Rotary valve for intake air drainage

By designing a rotary valve for air intake and drainage, the problem of high-temperature steam input and condensate recovery during the rotation of the steam food processing machine was solved. This achieved efficient steam input and condensate recovery during the rotation process, avoided pipe entanglement, and improved the ease of use and management efficiency of the equipment.

CN112576841BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04QINGDAO FRESH FOOD TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202011155383.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-10-26
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2040-10-26

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Technical Problem

Existing steam-type food processing machines have difficulty achieving high-temperature steam input and condensate recovery during the processing process while the chamber is rotating.

Method used

A rotary valve for air intake and drainage is designed, including a rotary inner sleeve and a drainage outer sleeve. The rotary inner sleeve is fixedly connected to the housing and has a return water inner hole, an outlet water inner hole and a steam inlet hole. The drainage outer sleeve and the rotary inner sleeve form an annular inner cavity. The outlet water inner hole communicates with the annular inner cavity. The drainage outer hole is vertically downward and a sealing ring is provided to ensure sealing.

Benefits of technology

It enables the input of high-temperature steam and the recovery of condensate during the rotation of the chamber, avoids pipe entanglement, and the clear pipe structure facilitates management.

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Abstract

The application discloses a rotary valve for air inlet drainage, relates to the technical field of food processing, and is connected to a box body, a rotary inner sleeve is provided with a backwater inner hole, a water outlet inner hole and a steam inlet hole, the backwater inner hole is arranged on the end face of the rotary inner sleeve, the water outlet inner hole is arranged on the side face of the rotary inner sleeve, the backwater inner hole and the water outlet inner hole are communicated, the rotary inner sleeve is fixedly connected with the box body, the backwater inner hole and the steam inlet hole of the rotary inner sleeve are respectively communicated with the inner cavity of the box body, a drainage outer sleeve is arranged on the outer side of the rotary inner sleeve, the drainage outer sleeve and the rotary inner sleeve are rotatably arranged, the drainage outer sleeve and the rotary inner sleeve form an annular inner cavity, the water outlet inner hole is communicated with the annular inner cavity, and the side face of the drainage outer sleeve is provided with a drainage outer hole communicated with the annular inner cavity. The box body can rotate, and the pipeline communicated with the box body is not wound, so that the application is convenient to use. The input cavity of high-temperature steam and the recovery cavity of condensed water are separated, the pipeline is clear and visible, and management is facilitated.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of food processing technology, in particular to a rotating valve for steam and water. BACKGROUND

[0002] "Food" is the energy and material basis for human survival and development, and the production speed and quality of food affect the efficiency of enterprises, and the production speed and food quality are mutually restricted. In the existing steam food processing machine, high-temperature steam needs to be injected into the box during processing, and then the condensed water is discharged. In order to improve the processing effect of food, the box needs to be rotated. At this time, the general pipeline cannot realize the input and output of steam. SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to ensure that high-temperature steam is input into the inside of the processing box and the condensed water is recovered during the rotation of the processing box. A rotating valve for steam and water is designed.

[0004] The technical scheme adopted by the present application to solve the technical problem is: a rotating valve for steam and water connected to a box, comprising: a rotating inner sleeve provided with a backwater inner hole, a water outlet inner hole and a steam inlet hole, the backwater inner hole being arranged on the end face of the rotating inner sleeve, the water outlet inner hole being arranged on the side face of the rotating inner sleeve, the backwater inner hole and the water outlet inner hole being communicated, the rotating inner sleeve and the box being fixedly connected, the backwater inner hole and the steam inlet hole of the rotating inner sleeve being communicated with the inner cavity of the box; a drainage outer sleeve arranged on the outer side of the rotating inner sleeve, the drainage outer sleeve and the rotating inner sleeve being rotatably arranged, the drainage outer sleeve and the rotating inner sleeve forming an annular inner cavity, the water outlet inner hole being communicated with the annular inner cavity, the side face of the drainage outer sleeve being provided with a drainage outer hole communicated with the annular inner cavity.

[0005] Further, the drainage outer hole is vertically downward.

[0006] Further, the inner side face of the drainage outer sleeve is provided with an annular inner groove.

[0007] Further, the outer side face of the rotating inner sleeve is provided with an annular inner groove.

[0008] Further, a sealing ring is arranged at the joint of the rotating inner sleeve and the drainage outer sleeve.

[0009] The beneficial effects of the present application are: the box can rotate without winding the pipeline connected thereto, which is convenient to use. The input cavity of high-temperature steam and the recovery cavity of condensed water are separated, the pipeline is clear and visible, and it is convenient to manage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and examples, wherein:

[0011] Figure 1 is a front view of the rotary valve;

[0012] Figure 2 is a bottom view of the rotary valve;

[0013] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a sectional view at A-A in the middle;

[0014] Figure 4 is Figure 2 a sectional view at B-B in the middle;

[0015] Figure 5 is a sectional view of the rotary valve in use;

[0016] Figure 6 is a schematic view of the rotary valve in use.

[0017] In the above figures, 1 is a rotary inner sleeve; 101 is a water return inner hole; 102 is a water outlet inner hole; 103 is a steam inlet hole; 2 is a water discharge outer sleeve; 201 is a water discharge outer hole; 12 is an annular inner cavity; 3 is a sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0019] A rotary valve for air intake and water discharge is connected to a box body, as shown in Figures 1 to 4 , comprising a rotary inner sleeve 1 and a water discharge outer sleeve 2.

[0020] The rotary inner sleeve 1 is provided with a water return inner hole 101, a water outlet inner hole 102 and a steam inlet hole 103. The water return inner hole 101 is arranged on the end face of the rotary inner sleeve 1, the water outlet inner hole 102 is arranged on the side face of the rotary inner sleeve 1, the water return inner hole 101 and the water outlet inner hole 102 are communicated, the rotary inner sleeve 1 is fixedly connected with the box body, and the water return inner hole 101 and the steam inlet hole 103 of the rotary inner sleeve 1 are respectively communicated with the inner cavity of the box body. The steam inlet hole 103 is communicated with the air inlet hole of the box body, the water return inner hole 101 is communicated with the water outlet hole of the box body, and after high-temperature steam enters the box body, its heat is absorbed and then discharged from the water outlet hole of the box body.

[0021] The drain jacket 2 is arranged outside the rotating inner jacket 1, and the drain jacket 2 and the rotating inner jacket 1 are arranged in rotation, and the drain jacket 2 and the rotating inner jacket 1 form an annular inner cavity 12, the water outlet inner hole 102 is communicated with the annular inner cavity 12, and the side surface of the drain jacket 2 is provided with a drain outer hole 201 communicated with the annular inner cavity 12. Regarding the shape of the annular inner cavity 12, two ways are provided in the application. One is that the inner side surface of the drain jacket 2 is provided with an annular inner groove; the other is that the outer side surface of the rotating inner jacket 1 is provided with an annular inner groove. The drain outer hole 201 is communicated with the annular inner cavity 12, and the drain outer hole 201 is circumscribed by a drain pipeline. In order to facilitate the discharge of the condensed water flowing out of the drain outer hole 201, the drain outer hole 201 is vertically downward. The drain jacket 2 is fixedly arranged on the ground, and the rotating inner jacket 1 is arranged in rotation with the drain jacket 2. In order to ensure the sealing performance of the drain jacket 2 and the rotating inner jacket 1, a sealing ring 3 is arranged at the joint of the rotating inner jacket 1 and the drain jacket 2.

[0022] In use, the condensed water drainage system is installed on the box body, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 , high-temperature steam enters the box body through the steam inlet hole 103, and when the steam heat is dissipated, it becomes condensed water, enters the rotating inner jacket 1 from the water return inner hole 101, and then flows out through the water outlet inner hole 102. Under the action of the annular inner cavity 12, the condensed water flows out of the drain outer hole 201.

[0023] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and not to limit them. For those skilled in the art, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments can be modified, or some technical features can be replaced; all these modifications and replacements shall belong to the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A rotary valve for air intake and drainage, connected to a housing, characterized in that, include: A rotating inner sleeve (1) is provided with a water return inner hole (101), a water outlet inner hole (102) and a steam inlet (103). The steam inlet (103) is connected to the air inlet of the box body, and the water return inner hole (101) is connected to the water outlet of the box body. The water return inner hole (101) is located on the end face of the rotating inner sleeve (1), and the water outlet inner hole (102) is located on the side of the rotating inner sleeve (1). The water return inner hole (101) and the water outlet inner hole (102) are connected. The rotating inner sleeve (1) is fixedly connected to the box body. The water return inner hole (101) and the steam inlet (103) of the rotating inner sleeve (1) are respectively connected to the inner cavity of the box body. The drainage jacket (2) is located on the outside of the rotating inner sleeve (1). The drainage jacket (2) and the rotating inner sleeve (1) are rotated together. The drainage jacket (2) and the rotating inner sleeve (1) form an annular inner cavity (12). The water outlet inner hole (102) is connected to the annular inner cavity (12). The side of the drainage jacket (2) is provided with a drainage outer hole (201) that is connected to the annular inner cavity (12). The drainage outer hole (201) is connected to the annular inner cavity (12). The drainage outer hole (201) is connected to a drainage pipe. The drainage jacket (2) is fixedly installed on the ground. The rotating inner sleeve (1) and the drainage jacket (2) are rotated together. High-temperature steam enters the box through the steam inlet (103). When the steam heat is dissipated, it becomes condensate. It enters the rotating inner sleeve (1) through the return water inner hole (101) and then flows out through the water outlet inner hole (102). After the action of the annular inner cavity (12), the condensate flows out from the drainage outer hole (201).

2. The rotary valve for air intake and drainage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage hole (201) is vertically downward.

3. The rotary valve for air intake and drainage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the drainage jacket (2) is provided with an annular inner groove.

4. The rotary valve for air intake and drainage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the rotating inner sleeve (1) is provided with an annular inner groove.

5. The rotary valve for air intake and drainage according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing ring (3) is provided at the junction of the rotating inner sleeve (1) and the drainage outer sleeve (2).

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