Full-automatic double-layer water bath sterilization pot for food production

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of food production, in particular to a full-automatic double-layer water bath sterilization pot for food production, which comprises a sterilization pot, the sterilization pot is mounted on a base, a hot water pot is arranged above the sterilization pot, the hot water pot is mounted on the base, and a sealing end cover is mounted at one end of the sterilization pot; the sterilization pot and the hot water pot are communicated through a pipeline provided with a pump body, conveying and transferring of a hot water bag are achieved, and steam mechanisms are symmetrically installed and distributed on the two sides of the sterilization pot and conduct heat exchange with hot water in the sterilization pot through a plurality of heat transfer pipes. And the sterilization pot can meet the sterilization use requirements of various products by adjusting the number and the positions of the heat transfer pipes, and the circulation mechanism is installed at the bottom of the sterilization pot and used for achieving circulation of hot water in the sterilization pot. Through flexible adjustment of the heat transfer pipe and timely circulation of hot water, the adaptability of the sterilization pot is improved, and the stability in the food processing process is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of food production, and in particular to a fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer for food production. Background Art

[0002] The fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer is a highly efficient sterilization equipment used in food production, mainly used for sterilization of canned food, beverages, vacuum-packed food and other products. The equipment adopts a double-layer design, with hot water stored in the upper layer and sterilization completed in the lower layer, using the recycling of hot water to improve production efficiency.

[0003] However, due to the different products being sterilized, the temperature and duration of hot water vary during the sterilization process. The traditional double-layer water bath sterilizer uses electric heating to quickly heat up the hot water, which has two disadvantages: first, electric heating consumes a lot of energy; second, during the sterilization process of the product, there are gradient differences in water temperature at different levels, resulting in uneven product treatment. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer for food production, which solves the problems of high energy consumption and low adaptability by adjusting the position and number of steam pipelines; and solves the problem of uneven water temperature by setting a circulation mechanism to realize hot water circulation in the sterilizer, which is specifically achieved through the following technical solutions.

[0005] The invention discloses a fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer for food production, comprising a sterilizer, wherein the sterilizer is mounted on a base, a hot water pot is arranged above the sterilizer, the hot water pot is mounted on the base, and a sealing end cover is mounted at one end of the sterilizer.

[0006] The bottom of the hot water pot is fixedly connected to several branch pipes through a pipeline equipped with a control valve, and the several branch pipes are fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilizing pot. The hot water pot is fixedly connected to the outlet of the water pump through a pipeline, and the inlet of the water pump is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilizing pot through a pipeline.

[0007] Steam mechanisms are symmetrically installed on both sides of the sterilizer. The steam mechanisms include a steam inlet pipe, a heat transfer pipe and a steam outlet pipe. Several of the heat transfer pipes are installed in the sterilizer through the installation mechanism. The steam inlet pipe, several heat transfer pipes and the steam outlet pipe are connected in series in sequence through a connecting hose.

[0008] The mounting mechanism comprises a slider and a guide rail. Both ends of the heat transfer tube are respectively mounted on the slider. The slider is slidably mounted in the guide rail. The guide rail is fixed to the inner wall of the sterilizing pot.

[0009] Preferably, the circulation mechanism at the bottom of the sterilizing pot comprises a mounting shell, the mounting shell is fixed to the bottom of the sterilizing pot, a plurality of first through holes are formed on the top of the mounting shell, and a plurality of second through holes are formed on both sides of the mounting shell.

[0010] A first gear and a second gear are rotatably mounted in the mounting shell, the first gear meshes with the second gear, a mounting shaft seal of the first gear penetrates the sterilizer and is coaxially fixed with an output end of the motor, and the motor is fixed to the sterilizer.

[0011] Preferably, both ends of the steam inlet pipe are respectively provided with interfaces after passing through the side wall of the sterilizing pot through connecting pipes, and sealing nuts can be threadedly connected to the interfaces, and the sealing nuts can completely seal the interfaces.

[0012] The interface can also be threadedly connected with a butt nut, and the butt nut is rotatably mounted on both ends of the connecting hose.

[0013] Interfaces are fixedly installed at both ends of the heat transfer tube.

[0014] Preferably, both ends of the heat transfer tube are respectively sleeved in mounting sleeves, and the mounting sleeves are fixed to the slider.

[0015] A plurality of pin holes are evenly formed on the side wall of the guide rail, and limit pins are inserted into the pin holes. The limit pins overlap the side surface of the sliding block.

[0016] The first end of the limit pin is coaxially fixed to the retaining ring, the second end of the limit pin is fixed to the limit protrusion, and the second end of the limit pin is provided with a notch, and the notch passes through the limit protrusion.

[0017] Preferably, the diameter of the retaining ring is larger than the diameter of the pin hole, and the diameter of the limiting protrusion is larger than the diameter of the pin hole.

[0018] Preferably, outer surfaces of the first gear and the second gear overlap with the inner surface of the mounting shell.

[0019] Preferably, a slide rail is provided at the inner bottom of the sterilizing pot along the length direction, and a plurality of convection grooves are evenly arranged at the bottom of the slide rail.

[0020] After adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. By setting up a steam mechanism, heat exchange is carried out with the hot water in the sterilizer through steam heating, which can achieve rapid heating of the hot water, and the use of steam heating further reduces energy consumption.

[0021] 2. By freely adjusting the position and number of heat transfer tubes, the hot water temperature in the sterilizer can be flexibly controlled to meet the sterilization needs of various products.

[0022] 3. During the process of adjusting the position and quantity of heat transfer tubes, the installation is convenient and quick, the operation is simple, and the production efficiency can be greatly improved.

[0023] 4. The circulation mechanism is used to realize the circulation of hot water in the sterilizer to ensure the uniformity of the hot water in the sterilizer, thereby improving product quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional picture of a fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a sterilizing pot; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of local anatomy; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram of some of the components; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Front section view of some parts in the middle; Figure 6 for Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram of some of the components; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of the A part; Figure 8 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of the B area; Fig. 9 for Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram of some of the components; Fig.10 for Figure 3 Transverse section view of some parts in the middle.

[0026] Description of reference numerals: 101-sterilizer, 102-base, 103-hot water pot, 104-sealing end cover, 105-control valve, 106-branch pipe, 107-water pump, 108-slide rail, 109-convection tank; 200-steam mechanism, 201-steam inlet pipe, 202-interface, 203-sealing nut, 204-butt nut, 205-connecting hose, 206-heat transfer pipe, 207-steam outlet pipe; 300-installation mechanism, 301-installation sleeve, 302-slider, 303-guide rail, 304-pin hole, 305-limiting pin, 306-blocking ring, 307-limiting protrusion, 308-notch; 400 - circulation mechanism, 401 - mounting shell, 402 - first through hole, 403 - second through hole, 404 - first gear, 405 - second gear, 406 - motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present invention will be described in detail below. In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only configured to explain the present invention and are not configured to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can be implemented without the need for some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is only to provide a better understanding of the present invention by illustrating examples of the present invention.

[0028] The directional words appearing in the following description are all directions shown in the figures, and do not limit the specific structure of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation, connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, or a detachable connection or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] The embodiment of the present invention provides a fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer for food production, see Figures 1 to 10 The fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer includes a sterilizer 101, which is fixedly mounted on a base 102. A hot water pot 103 is arranged on the top of the sterilizer 101. The hot water pot 103 is used to collect and store hot water. The hot water pot 103 is fixedly mounted on the base 102. A sealing end cover 104 capable of sealing the sterilizer 101 is hingedly mounted on the first end of the sterilizer 101.

[0030] The bottom of the first end of the hot water pot 103 is fixedly connected to the first ends of several branch pipes 106 through a pipeline equipped with a control valve 105, the second ends of the several branch pipes 106 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilizing pot 101, the bottom of the second end of the hot water pot 103 is fixedly connected to the outlet of the water pump 107 through a pipeline, and the inlet of the water pump 107 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilizing pot 101 through a pipeline.

[0031] The present embodiment can realize the recycling of hot water through the above-mentioned structure, thereby reducing energy consumption. When it is necessary to sterilize the product in the sterilizer 101, the control valve 105 is opened, and the hot water in the hot water pot 103 is diverted along the pipeline to several branch pipes 106, and enters the sterilizer 101 through the bottom of the sterilizer 101. When the sterilization of the product in the sterilizer 101 is completed, the control valve 105 is closed, and the hot water in the sterilizer 101 is pumped into the hot water pot 103 by the water pump 107 to complete the collection and storage of hot water.

[0032] Among them, a slide rail 108 is arranged along the length direction at the inner bottom of the sterilizing pot 101 for placing shelves for the products to be sterilized. A plurality of convection grooves 109 are evenly arranged along the length direction at the bottom of the slide rail 108 to facilitate the circulation of hot water in the sterilizing pot 101.

[0033] For further explanation of the embodiments of the present invention, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 The steam mechanism 200 is symmetrically installed on both sides of the sterilizing pot 101. The steam mechanism 200 includes a steam inlet pipe 201. The steam inlet pipe 201 is fixedly connected to the first end of the connecting pipe near the two ends of the sterilizing pot 101. The connecting pipe passes through the side wall of the sterilizing pot 101. An interface 202 is installed on the second end of the connecting pipe. A sealing nut 203 can be threadedly connected to the interface 202. The sealing nut 203 can completely block the interface 202. A butt nut 204 can also be threadedly connected to the interface 202. The butt nut 204 is rotatably installed at both ends of a connecting hose 205 to achieve a sealed connection between the interface 202 and the connecting hose 205. The connecting hose 205 is used to connect the steam inlet pipe 201 with the heat transfer pipe 206.

[0034] A plurality of heat transfer tubes 206 are installed and distributed on the inner side of the sterilizing pot 101 . The plurality of heat transfer tubes 206 are connected in series in sequence through connecting hoses 205 . The last heat transfer tube 206 is connected to the interface 202 installed on the steam outlet pipe 207 through the connecting hose 205 .

[0035] Among them, each connecting hose 205 has a butt nut 204 rotatably installed at both ends, and each heat transfer tube 206 has an interface 202 fixedly installed at both ends. Several heat transfer tubes 206 are connected in series through threaded connection between the butt nut 204 rotatably installed on the connecting hose 205 and the interface 202 on the heat transfer tube 206.

[0036] Through the above structure, this embodiment can realize the flow of steam in a plurality of heat transfer tubes 206, thereby realizing heat exchange between the heat transfer tubes 206 and the hot water in the sterilizing pot 101. By changing the number and position of the heat transfer tubes 206, the temperature of the hot water in the sterilizing pot 101 can be adjusted, thereby adapting to the use requirements of sterilizing a variety of products.

[0037] As a further explanation of the above embodiments, see Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 A plurality of heat transfer tubes 206 are installed on the side wall of the sterilizing pot 101 through the installation mechanism 300. The two ends of the heat transfer tube 206 are respectively sleeved in the installation sleeve 301. The installation sleeve 301 is fixed to the slider 302. The slider 302 is slidably configured in the guide rail 303. The guide rail 303 is fixed to the inner surface of the sterilizing pot 101. A plurality of pin holes 304 are evenly opened on the side wall of the guide rail 303. The pin holes 304 can be inserted with limit pins 305. The limit pins 305 overlap the side of the slider 302. The first end of the limit pin 305 is coaxially fixed with the retaining ring 306. The second end of the limit pin 305 is fixedly connected to the limit protrusion 307. The second end of the limit pin 305 is opened with a notch 308, and the notch 308 passes through the limit protrusion 307.

[0038] Among them, the diameter of the retaining ring 306 is larger than the diameter of the pin hole 304, and the diameter of the limiting protrusion 307 is slightly larger than the diameter of the pin hole 304. This structure allows the operator to insert the limiting pin 305 into the pin hole 304 by squeezing the limiting protrusion 307 so that the limiting pin 305 can pass through the pin hole 304 smoothly, and under the limiting action of the retaining ring 306, the middle part of the limiting pin 305 can be smoothly clamped with the slider 302. This structure is easy to operate and flexible to adjust, and can effectively improve work efficiency.

[0039] When the operator needs to increase the number of heat transfer tubes 206 or adjust the position of the heat transfer tubes 206, the slider 302 is driven to slide along the guide rail 303 to the target position, and the limit pins 305 are respectively inserted into the upper and lower sides of the slider 302, so that the limit pins 305 overlap the upper and lower sides of the slider 302, thereby completing the limitation of the position of the slider 302, thereby realizing the selection and fixation of the position of the heat transfer tube 206, and realizing the series connection of several heat transfer tubes 206 by connecting the hose 205, so that the steam in the steam inlet pipe 201 passes through several heat transfer tubes 206 and finally flows into the steam outlet pipe 207 and is discharged outward, thereby realizing the smooth circulation of steam.

[0040] The present invention adjusts the number and position of the heat transfer tubes 206 to achieve flexible adjustment of parameters such as the heat exchange efficiency and heating speed of the hot water in the sterilizing pot 101, so that the sterilizing pot 101 can adapt to the sterilization requirements of various products, and is easy to adjust and quick to install through plug-in, thereby greatly improving production efficiency.

[0041] As a further explanation of the above embodiments, see Figure 3 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 A circulation mechanism 400 is installed at the bottom of the sterilizing pot 101 to circulate the hot water in the sterilizing pot 101 so that the temperature of the hot water in the sterilizing pot 101 is kept uniform at different levels.

[0042] The circulation mechanism 400 includes a mounting shell 401, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilizing pot 101. A plurality of first through holes 402 are evenly provided on the top of the mounting shell 401 along the length direction, and a plurality of second through holes 403 are evenly provided on both sides of the mounting shell 401 along the length direction. A first gear 404 and a second gear 405 rotating along the mounting shell are arranged inside the mounting shell 401, and the first gear 404 is meshed with the second gear 405. The first gear 404 and the second gear 405 are rotatably mounted on the end of the mounting shell 401 through a mounting shaft. The mounting shaft seal of the first gear 404 passes through the side wall of the sterilizing pot 101 away from the sealing end cover 104 and is coaxially fixed with the output end of the motor 406. The motor 406 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the sterilizing pot 101.

[0043] Among them, Fig.10 As shown, the outer surfaces of the first gear 404 and the second gear 405 overlap with the inner surface of the mounting shell 401. This structure enables the hot water in the sterilizing pot 101 to circulate efficiently during the rotation of the first gear 404 and the second gear 405.

[0044] Through the above structure in the present embodiment, when the output end of the motor 406 drives the first gear 404 to rotate, the meshing relationship between the second gear 405 and the second gear 405 drives the second gear 405 to rotate synchronously, thereby forming a pressure difference in the mounting shell 401, so that the water in the mounting shell 401 flows from the first through hole 402 to the second through hole 403, or from the second through hole 403 to the first through hole 402, thereby realizing the circulation of hot water in the sterilization pot 101, avoiding the stratification phenomenon of high temperature upward and low temperature downward in the hot water, thereby improving the uniform distribution of hot water in the sterilization pot 101, which is beneficial to improving the uniformity of product heating and sterilization.

[0045] According to the embodiments of the present invention as described above, these embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to only specific embodiments. Obviously, based on the above description, many modifications and changes can be made. This specification selects and describes these embodiments in detail in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present invention, so that technicians in the relevant technical field can make good use of the present invention and the modifications based on the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer for food production, characterized by: The sterilizing pot (101) comprises a sterilizing pot (101), the sterilizing pot (101) being mounted on a base (102), a hot water pot (103) being arranged above the sterilizing pot (101), the hot water pot (103) being mounted on the base (102), and a sealing end cover (104) being mounted on one end of the sterilizing pot (101); The bottom of the hot water pot (103) is fixedly connected to a plurality of branch pipes (106) via a pipeline equipped with a control valve (105); the plurality of branch pipes (106) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilizing pot (101); the hot water pot (103) is fixedly connected to the outlet of a water pump (107) via a pipeline; and the inlet of the water pump (107) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sterilizing pot (101) via a pipeline; Steam mechanisms (200) are symmetrically installed on both sides of the sterilizing pot (101), the steam mechanism (200) comprising a steam inlet pipe (201), a heat transfer pipe (206) and a steam outlet pipe (207), a plurality of the heat transfer pipes (206) are installed in the sterilizing pot (101) via an installation mechanism (300), and the steam inlet pipe (201), the plurality of heat transfer pipes (206) and the steam outlet pipe (207) are sequentially connected in series via a connecting hose (205); The mounting mechanism (300) comprises a slider (302) and a guide rail (303), both ends of the heat transfer tube (206) are respectively mounted on the slider (302), the slider (302) is slidably mounted in the guide rail (303), and the guide rail (303) is fixed to the inner wall of the sterilizing pot (101).

2. The fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It comprises a circulation mechanism (400) installed at the bottom of the sterilizing pot (101); The circulation mechanism (400) comprises a mounting shell (401), the mounting shell (401) is fixed to the bottom of the sterilizing pot (101), a plurality of first through holes (402) are formed on the top of the mounting shell (401), and a plurality of second through holes (403) are formed on both sides of the mounting shell (401); A first gear (404) and a second gear (405) are rotatably mounted in the mounting shell (401), the first gear (404) meshing with the second gear (405), the mounting shaft seal of the first gear (404) penetrating the sterilizing pot (101) and being coaxially fixed with the output end of the motor (406), and the motor (406) is fixed to the sterilizing pot (101).

3. The fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Both ends of the steam inlet pipe (201) are respectively connected through connecting pipes through the side wall of the sterilizing pot (101) and then installed with interfaces (202), and sealing nuts (203) can be threadedly connected to the interfaces (202), and the sealing nuts (203) can completely block the interfaces (202); The interface (202) can also be threadedly connected with a butt nut (204), and the butt nut (204) is rotatably mounted on both ends of the connecting hose (205); Interfaces (202) are fixedly mounted on both ends of the heat transfer tube (206).

4. The fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Both ends of the heat transfer tube (206) are respectively sleeved in the mounting sleeves (301), and the mounting sleeves (301) are fixed to the slider (302); A plurality of pin holes (304) are evenly formed on the side wall of the guide rail (303), and a limit pin (305) is inserted into the pin hole (304), and the limit pin (305) overlaps the side surface of the slider (302); The first end of the limit pin (305) is coaxially fixed to the retaining ring (306), the second end of the limit pin (305) is fixed to the limit protrusion (307), and the second end of the limit pin (305) is provided with a notch (308), and the notch (308) passes through the limit protrusion (307).

5. The fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The diameter of the retaining ring (306) is greater than the diameter of the pin hole (304), and the diameter of the limiting protrusion (307) is greater than the diameter of the pin hole (304).

6. The fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the first gear (404) and the second gear (405) overlap the inner surface of the mounting shell (401).

7. The fully automatic double-layer water bath sterilizer according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A slide rail (108) is provided at the inner bottom of the sterilizing pot (101) along the length direction, and a plurality of convection grooves (109) are evenly arranged at the bottom of the slide rail (108).

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