A device for drying allulose centrifugation crystal and a method of using the same

Abstract

The application discloses an allulose centrifugal crystal drying device and a use method thereof, which comprises a storage box, a drying device, a cover body, a movable plate, a charging bin, a limiting piece, a feeding pipe, a rotating piece, a gas conveying pipe, a dispersing plate, a stirring hollow rod and a distributing hole. The feeding pipe rotates from the original position through a power piece, so that the entering allulose centrifugal crystal is dispersed. The movable plate shakes under the action of the limiting piece and switches positions along the inner ring of the fixed ring plate, and the allulose centrifugal crystal in the charging bin is dispersed. At the same time, the movable plate moves, the stirring hollow rod moves through the distributing hole, the allulose centrifugal crystal is dispersed, the effect of drying is combined, the allulose centrifugal crystal adhered together is dispersed, falls down from the gap between the distributing hole and the movable dispersing plate, the dispersing plate rotates, the falling allulose centrifugal crystal is dispersed and accumulated in the storage box, the allulose centrifugal crystal has a good dispersion effect, and the drying efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of allulose centrifugal crystal drying technology, specifically to an allulose centrifugal crystal drying device and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] Allulose centrifuged crystals are a high-purity, high-sweetness, low-calorie sugar product obtained through a complex preparation process. Its unique physical properties and wide range of applications make it of significant value and potential in various industries, including food and pharmaceuticals.

[0003] In the existing production of allulose centrifugal crystals, allulose is crystallized and then centrifuged to remove water, resulting in allulose centrifugal crystals. However, some residual moisture remains in the middle of the allulose centrifugal crystals that accumulate together, causing them to stick together. The existing allulose centrifugal crystal drying equipment has a fixed stirring and dispersion effect, resulting in poor dispersion of allulose centrifugal crystals and affecting drying efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, we propose an allulose centrifugal crystal drying device and its usage method. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an allulose centrifugal crystal drying device and its usage method to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an allulose centrifugal crystal drying device, comprising a storage box containing a drying device, a cover fitted onto the storage box, a movable plate movably disposed within the cover, a loading bin made of elastic material on the movable plate, a limiting member on the inner wall of the cover that sways with the movable plate, an inlet pipe extending into the loading bin on the cover, a rotating member between the bottom end of the inlet pipe and the central axis of the movable plate, an air supply pipe connected to the drying device, a dispersing plate fixedly connected to the top end of the air supply pipe and pressing against the movable plate, a plurality of hollow stirring rods fixedly connected to the dispersing plate, a plurality of distributing holes opened on the movable plate, and the hollow stirring rods stirring along the inner circumference of the distributing holes.

[0007] Preferably, the limiting member includes a fixing ring plate that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cover. The inner ring of the fixing ring plate has multiple meshing grooves. The outer end of the movable plate is fixedly connected to multiple protrusions. The protrusions cooperate with the meshing grooves. The number of meshing grooves is greater than the number of protrusions.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating component includes a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the central axis of the movable plate, a connecting plate fixedly connected to the rotating shaft and fixedly connected to the feed pipe, and a power component that drives the feed pipe to rotate on the cover.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of stirring plates are fixedly connected between the rotating shaft and the connecting plate, which are scraped and cooperate with the top surface of the movable plate. The top surface of the connecting plate is inclined to increase the dispersion effect.

[0010] Preferably, the plurality of stirring plates are spaced apart, and the top surface of the movable plate is grooved to facilitate the dispersion of allulose centrifugal crystals and their entry into the dispensing hole.

[0011] Preferably, the stirring hollow rod is located at the edge of the material distribution hole, an anti-detachment plate is fixedly connected to the end of the stirring hollow rod, a connecting pipe is inserted into the bottom of the air supply pipe, and the connecting pipe extends out of the storage box and communicates with the drying equipment.

[0012] Preferably, the fixed ring plate is fixedly connected with a plurality of L-shaped rods that press against the filling bin to increase the dispersing effect of the filling bin. The inner side of the filling bin is provided with a protective layer and a heat insulation layer to prevent temperature from affecting the elasticity of the filling bin.

[0013] Preferably, the power component includes a motor that is fixedly connected to the top of the cover, the output shaft of the motor is rotatably connected to a conveyor belt, the feed pipe that rotates in its original position is connected and fixedly connected to the pulley of the conveyor belt, and a rotating ring that is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the feed pipe and fixedly connected to the loading bin.

[0014] The feed pipe has multiple through holes, and a conical block is fixedly connected inside the feed pipe.

[0015] A method of using an allulose centrifugal crystal drying device, characterized in that the method includes the following steps:

[0016] S1. Connect the connecting pipe to the gas supply pipe, thereby fixing the cover to the storage box and connecting them as a whole.

[0017] S2. Allulose centrifuged crystals are fed into the loading bin through the feed pipe. The power component causes the feed pipe to rotate from its original position, dispersing the fed allulose centrifuged crystals. The movable plate shakes under the action of the limiting component and switches positions along the inner ring of the fixed ring plate, dispersing the allulose centrifuged crystals in the loading bin.

[0018] S3. While the movable plate moves, the stirring hollow rod moves through the dispensing hole to disperse allulose centrifugal crystals. The dispersion plate rotates to disperse the falling allulose centrifugal crystals into the collection box. Finally, the power component is stopped, and the collection box is separated from the cover to complete the collection of allulose centrifugal crystals.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] Allulose centrifuged crystals are fed into the loading hopper through the feed pipe. The feed pipe is rotated from its original position by a power component, thereby dispersing the fed allulose centrifuged crystals. The movable plate shakes under the action of the limiting component and switches positions along the inner ring of the fixed ring plate, dispersing the allulose centrifuged crystals located in the loading hopper.

[0021] While the movable plate moves, the stirring hollow rod moves through the dispensing hole, dispersing allulose centrifugal crystals. Combined with the drying effect, the allulose centrifugal crystals that are stuck together are dispersed and fall through the gap between the dispensing hole and the movable dispersing plate. The rotation of the dispersing plate causes the fallen allulose centrifugal crystals to accumulate in the collection box, resulting in good dispersion of allulose centrifugal crystals and improved drying efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the storage box and lid of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the storage box and lid of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the cover, feed tube, and fixing ring plate of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the movable plate and the loading bin of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the mating structure of the movable plate and the fixed ring plate of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the rotating component and the movable plate of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the rotating component of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the mating structure of the meshing groove and the protrusion of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the movable plate and the fixed ring plate of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the movable plate and the fixed ring plate of the present invention.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Storage box; 2. Drying equipment; 3. Cover; 4. Movable plate; 5. Loading bin; 6. Feed pipe; 7. Air supply pipe; 8. Dispersing plate; 9. Hollow stirring rod; 10. Distributing hole; 11. Fixing ring plate; 12. Engaging groove; 13. Protrusion; 14. Rotating shaft; 15. Connecting plate; 16. Stirring plate; 17. Anti-detachment plate; 18. Connecting pipe; 19. L-shaped rod; 20. Motor; 21. Conveyor belt; 22. Rotating ring; 23. Through hole; 24. Conical block. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] Please see Figures 1-11 This invention provides an allulose centrifugal crystal drying device, including a storage box 1, a drying device 2 inside the storage box 1, a cover 3 fitted onto the storage box 1, a movable plate 4 movably disposed inside the cover 3, a loading bin 5 made of elastic material on the movable plate 4, a limiting member on the inner wall of the cover 3 that moves with the movable plate 4, an inlet pipe 6 inserted into the loading bin 5 on the cover 3, a rotating member between the bottom end of the inlet pipe 6 and the central axis of the movable plate 4, an air supply pipe 7 connected to the drying device 2, a dispersing plate 8 fixedly connected to the top end of the air supply pipe 7 that presses against the movable plate 4, a plurality of stirring hollow rods 9 fixedly connected to the dispersing plate 8, the stirring hollow rods 9 further stirring the allulose centrifugal crystals in the distributing holes 10 to disperse the bonded allulose centrifugal crystals, a plurality of distributing holes 10 opened on the movable plate 4, and the stirring hollow rods 9 stirring along the inner circumference of the distributing holes 10;

[0036] A method of using an allulose centrifugal crystal drying device, characterized in that the method includes the following steps:

[0037] S1. Connect the connecting pipe 18 to the gas supply pipe 7, thereby fixing the cover 3 and the storage box 1 together as a whole.

[0038] S2. Allulose centrifuged crystals are fed into the loading bin 5 through the feed pipe 6. The feed pipe 6 is rotated from its original position by the power component, thereby dispersing the fed allulose centrifuged crystals.

[0039] Furthermore, the movable plate 4 sways under the action of the limiting component and switches positions along the inner ring of the fixed ring plate 11, dispersing the allulose centrifuged crystals located in the loading bin 5;

[0040] S3. As the movable plate 4 moves, the stirring hollow rod 9 moves through the dispensing hole 10, dispersing allulose centrifugal crystals. Combined with the drying effect, the allulose centrifugal crystals that are stuck together are dispersed and fall through the gap between the dispensing hole 10 and the movable dispersing plate 8. The dispersing plate 8 rotates, causing the fallen allulose centrifugal crystals to accumulate in the collection box 1. Finally, the power component is stopped, causing the collection box 1 to separate from the cover 3, completing the collection of allulose centrifugal crystals.

[0041] Introduction to the main production process of the allulose workshop:

[0042] Starch is extracted for fructose → further processed into allulose fructose and glucose mixture → chromatographic separation → allulose isomerization → decolorization → ion exchange → evaporation → chromatographic separation → mixed bed deodorization → evaporation → crystallization → centrifugation to remove water → drying → fineness separation → metal detection → packaging and dispensing;

[0043] In this application, the portable mounting and disassembling cover 3 and storage box 1 facilitate the rapid collection of dried allulose centrifuged crystals and the efficient cleaning and maintenance of such work.

[0044] It is worth noting that the storage box 1 and the lid 3 are equipped with handles that facilitate their installation and removal, and the hollow stirring rod 9 is provided with multiple ventilation holes.

[0045] In this application, the hot air transmission channel is: drying equipment 2 → connecting pipe 18 → air supply pipe 7 → dispersing plate 8 → stirring hollow rod 9 → air vent → loading bin 5. A sealing plate is installed on the feed pipe 6. The gap between the dispersing plate 8 and the distributing hole 10 is small, and a small amount of heat loss does not affect the overall drying effect.

[0046] The limiting component includes a fixed ring plate 11 that is connected and fixed to the inner wall of the cover 3. The inner ring of the fixed ring plate 11 has multiple meshing grooves 12. The outer end of the movable plate 4 is fixedly connected to multiple protrusions 13. The protrusions 13 cooperate with the meshing grooves 12. The number of meshing grooves 12 is greater than the number of protrusions 13, which facilitates the movable plate 4 to move within the inner ring of the fixed ring plate 11.

[0047] Under the action of the rotating component, the movable plate 4 makes a circular motion, and each protrusion 13 changes position one by one along the meshing groove 12. At the same time, due to the limiting cooperation between the material distribution hole 10 and the stirring hollow rod 9, the movable plate 4 shakes, thereby driving the loading bin 5 to shake, thereby dispersing the allulose centrifugal crystals that are stuck together.

[0048] The rotating component includes a rotating shaft 14 that is rotatably connected to the central axis of the movable plate 4. A connecting plate 15 that is fixedly connected to the feed pipe 6 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 14. The cover 3 is provided with a power component that drives the feed pipe 6 to rotate.

[0049] When the power component is activated, it causes the feed pipe 6 to rotate from its original position, which in turn causes the connecting plate 15 to rotate in a circle. The rotation shaft 14 moves in a circle, which in turn causes the movable plate 4 to move in a circle. Under the action of the limiting component, the movable plate 4 also rotates, which in turn causes the loading bin 5 to rotate and shake. That is, the bottom position of the loading bin 5 moves in a circle and rotates, while the top position of the loading bin 5 rotates from its original position. The rotation shafts 14 at the top and bottom of the loading bin 5 do not coincide, which causes the loading bin 5 to rotate and shake.

[0050] Multiple stirring plates 16 are fixedly connected between the rotating shaft 14 and the connecting plate 15, which are scraped and cooperate with the top surface of the movable plate 4. The top surface of the connecting plate 15 is inclined to avoid the accumulation of allulose centrifuged crystals on the connecting plate 15.

[0051] Multiple stirring plates 16 are spaced apart, and the top surface of the movable plate 4 is grooved, which helps the aloinose centrifuged crystals enter the dispensing hole 10.

[0052] The stirring hollow rod 9 is located at the edge of the material distribution hole 10. The end of the stirring hollow rod 9 is fixedly connected to the anti-detachment plate 17 to prevent the stirring hollow rod 9 from detaching from the material distribution hole 10. The bottom of the air supply pipe 7 is connected to the connecting pipe 18. The connecting pipe 18 passes through the storage box 1 and connects to the drying equipment 2. Through the connection between the connecting pipe 18 and the air supply pipe 7, the connection between the storage box 1 and the cover 3 is quickly completed, and the heat of the drying equipment 2 is ensured to enter the loading hopper 5.

[0053] The top surface of the dispersing plate 8 is inclined, which facilitates the centrifugal crystals of allulose to fall from the gap between the dispensing hole 10 and the dispersing plate 8.

[0054] Multiple L-shaped rods 19 are fixedly connected to the fixed ring plate 11 and press against the loading bin 5. When the shaking loading bin 5 comes into contact with the fixed L-shaped rods 19, the reaction force of the L-shaped rods 19 causes the loading bin 5 to sink in a local position, thereby further dispersing the allulose centrifuged crystals inside.

[0055] The inner side of the loading bin 5 is provided with a protective layer and a heat insulation layer to ensure the drying effect while avoiding the impact on the loading bin 5 made of elastic material. In addition, this application mainly dries the moisture on the surface of allulose centrifuged crystals. The temperature transmitted by the drying equipment 2 is not high and will not affect the elastic properties of the loading bin 5.

[0056] The power unit includes a motor 20 that is fixed to the top of the cover 3. The output shaft of the motor 20 is rotatably connected to a conveyor belt 21. The feed pipe 6, which rotates in its original position, is connected to and fixed to the wheel of the conveyor belt 21. The feed pipe 6 is rotatably connected to a rotating ring 22 that is fixed to the loading bin 5.

[0057] By starting the motor 20, the transmission belt is driven to rotate, which causes the feed pipe 6 to rotate in its original position, thereby causing the connecting plate 15 to rotate in a circle. The rotating shaft 14 moves in a circle, thereby causing the movable plate 4 to move in a circle.

[0058] Multiple through holes 23 are provided on the feed pipe 6. A conical block 24 is fixedly connected inside the feed pipe 6. Allulose centrifuged crystals fall from the feed pipe 6 and enter the loading bin 5 through the through holes 23. When the feed pipe 6 rotates, it helps to disperse the allulose centrifuged crystals and distribute them evenly inside the loading bin 5. The conical block 24 also helps the allulose centrifuged crystals enter the loading bin 5.

[0059] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0060] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drying apparatus for allulose centrifugal crystals, characterized in that, include: A storage box (1) is provided with a drying device (2) inside the storage box (1). A cover (3) is fitted onto the storage box (1). A movable plate (4) is movably provided inside the cover (3). A loading bin (5) made of elastic material is provided on the movable plate (4). A limiting member that shakes with the movable plate (4) is provided on the inner wall of the cover (3). An inlet pipe (6) is provided on the cover (3) and passes into the loading bin (5). A rotating member is provided between the bottom end of the inlet pipe (6) and the central axis of the movable plate (4). An air supply pipe (7) is connected to the drying device (2). A dispersing plate (8) that presses against the movable plate (4) is connected and fixed at the top end of the air supply pipe (7). Multiple stirring hollow rods (9) are fixedly connected to the dispersing plate (8). Multiple distributing holes (10) are opened on the movable plate (4). The stirring hollow rods (9) stir along the inner circumference of the distributing holes (10). The limiting component includes a fixing ring plate (11) that is fixed to the inner wall of the cover (3). The inner ring of the fixing ring plate (11) is provided with multiple meshing grooves (12). The outer end of the movable plate (4) is fixedly connected with multiple protrusions (13). The protrusions (13) cooperate with the meshing grooves (12). The number of meshing grooves (12) is greater than the number of protrusions (13). The rotating component includes a rotating shaft (14) that is rotatably connected to the central axis of the movable plate (4). A connecting plate (15) that is fixedly connected to the feed pipe (6) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (14). The cover (3) is provided with a power component that drives the feed pipe (6) to rotate. The fixed ring plate (11) is fixedly connected with a plurality of L-shaped rods (19) that press against the loading bin (5). The inner side of the loading bin (5) is provided with a protective layer and a heat insulation layer.

2. The allulose centrifugal crystal drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of stirring plates (16) that scrape against the top surface of the movable plate (4) are fixedly connected between the rotating shaft (14) and the connecting plate (15), and the top surface of the connecting plate (15) is inclined.

3. The allulose centrifugal crystal drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multiple stirring plates (16) are spaced apart, and the top surface of the movable plate (4) is grooved.

4. The allulose centrifugal crystal drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the stirring hollow rod (9) is fixedly connected to an anti-detachment plate (17), and the bottom of the gas supply pipe (7) is connected to a connecting pipe (18). The connecting pipe (18) passes through the storage box (1) and connects to the drying equipment (2).

5. The allulose centrifugal crystal drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power component includes a motor (20) that is fixedly connected to the top of the cover (3). The output shaft of the motor (20) is rotatably connected to a conveyor belt (21). The feed pipe (6) that rotates in its original position is connected and fixedly connected to the wheel of the conveyor belt (21). The feed pipe (6) is rotatably connected to a rotating ring (22) that is fixedly connected to the loading bin (5).

6. The allulose centrifugal crystal drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed pipe (6) has multiple through holes (23), and a conical block (24) is fixedly connected inside the feed pipe (6).

7. A method of using an allulose centrifugal crystal drying device, characterized in that, The method of using the allulose centrifugal crystal drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6 includes the following steps; S1. Connect the connecting pipe (18) to the gas supply pipe (7) so that the cover (3) is connected and fixed to the storage box (1) and the connection is as a whole; S2. Allulose centrifuged crystals are fed into the loading bin (5) through the feed pipe (6). The feed pipe (6) is rotated in its original position by the power component, dispersing the allulose centrifuged crystals. The movable plate (4) shakes under the action of the limiting component and switches positions along the inner ring of the fixed ring plate (11), dispersing the allulose centrifuged crystals in the loading bin (5). S3. While the moving plate (4) moves, the stirring hollow rod (9) moves through the dispensing hole (10) to disperse allulose centrifugal crystals, and the dispersing plate (8) rotates to disperse the falling allulose centrifugal crystals into the storage box (1). Finally, the power component is stopped, and the storage box (1) is separated from the cover (3) to complete the collection of allulose centrifugal crystals.

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