Continuous slice processing method for beef jerky blocky materials

Abstract

The invention discloses a beef jerky blocky material continuous slice processing method, relates to the technical field of food processing, and aims to solve the technical problem of low efficiency of a traditional making method of thin and crisp beef jerky. By adopting a continuous processing mode, sliced beef jerky raw materials are loaded into a baking tray and directly conveyed to an integrated mechanism by virtue of a conveying device; by means of the layered baking frame in the mechanism, the multiple baking trays can be stacked in a layered mode, gaps are kept, multiple sets of beef can be baked at the same time, the processing amount in unit time is greatly increased, the raw material transferring link is reduced, the risk that the beef makes contact with external pollutants is reduced, the frequency of raw material transferring between equipment is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. The labor cost and the time cost required by frequent transfer are reduced, the processing efficiency is remarkably improved, the processing technology of the thin and crisp beef jerky is optimized, and the product quality is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of food processing, and more particularly to a method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material. Background Art

[0002] Thin and crispy beef jerky is a unique snack. Made primarily from high-quality beef, it's crafted through a specialized process into thin, crispy flakes. This jerky not only retains the nutritional value of beef's high protein and low fat content, but also boasts a uniquely crispy texture that has earned it a consumer following, making it a popular snack item in the market. However, traditional production methods have numerous drawbacks. Currently, the production of thin and crispy beef jerky involves a complex, multi-step process, including slicing, baking, aging, and air-drying. Each step often requires separate equipment, necessitating frequent transfer of the beef between multiple machines.

[0003] On the one hand, this discontinuous processing method significantly reduces production efficiency. The connection between different equipment is not smooth, and the raw material transfer process is time-consuming, resulting in extended production cycles and difficulty meeting the needs of large-scale production. On the other hand, during the multiple transfers, the beef raw material is highly susceptible to external contamination. For example, dust and microorganisms in the air can adhere to the beef surface, affecting product quality and food safety.

[0004] To ensure their products meet food safety standards, companies must invest heavily in dust-free production environments, significantly increasing production costs, including equipment purchase, maintenance, and daily operations. Therefore, developing a device that can continuously slice beef jerky blocks into thin slices, thereby reducing raw material transfer, improving production continuity and product safety, and lowering production costs, has become a pressing challenge in the current thin and crispy beef jerky production industry. Given this, we propose a method for continuously slicing beef jerky blocks. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for continuously processing beef jerky block materials into thin slices, so as to solve the technical problem of low efficiency of traditional methods for making thin and crispy beef jerky.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a method for continuously slicing beef jerky block materials, comprising S1, raw material processing: the beef jerky block raw materials are cut into blocks and slices by a meat cutter;

[0007] S2, marinating: adding seasoning to the processed beef raw material for marinating;

[0008] S3, fixing operation: spreading the marinated beef slices flatly, placing them on the grill and clamping them in place;

[0009] S4, conveying: the grill holding several slices of beef raw materials is transported by a belt conveyor;

[0010] S5. Processing: The grill is conveyed via a belt conveyor to a aging and air-drying device. The aging and air-drying device includes a high-temperature aging zone and a low-temperature air-drying zone. The high-temperature aging zone is located at the bottom of the aging and air-drying device, and the low-temperature air-drying zone is located at the top of the aging and air-drying device. A gap aging rack is provided within the high-temperature aging zone. The gap aging rack has a plurality of through-holes formed vertically and evenly spaced apart. A pressure rack is hingedly connected to the bottom of one end of each through-hole. The pressure racks are connected to each other by a sliding mechanism.

[0011] When the grill falls into the gap aging rack, the grill falls and presses on the bottom pressure rack. Gravity lifts the pressure rack, causing the other end of the pressure rack to rise. The lifting of the other end of the pressure rack drives another pressure rack to rise through the insertion and sliding mechanism, causing the other pressure rack to rotate and protrude out of the through hole. When the other grill falls in, it presses on the pressure rack, resulting in multiple groups of grills stacked on the gap aging rack for aging.

[0012] S6. Transfer operation: The baked and matured beef slices and the grill are lifted by the cylinder to the low-temperature air-drying area for cooling and air-drying. After air-drying and cooling, they are taken out and packaged.

[0013] Preferably, the sliding mechanism includes a sliding rod and a sliding bracket, the sliding rod is rotatably sleeved on the bottom end of the pressing bracket, the sliding bracket is fixedly connected to the top end of the pressing bracket, and the sliding rod is slidably plugged into the sliding bracket.

[0014] Preferably, the aging and air-drying device also includes a box body, a pulley is provided at the bottom end of the box body, the high-temperature aging zone is provided at the top end of the box body, the low-temperature air-drying zone is provided at the bottom end of the box body, the gap aging frame is provided at the bottom end of the box body, and a plurality of fans are provided at the top end of the box body outside the high-temperature aging zone. A feed port is provided on one side of the box body, and a discharge port is provided on the other side of the box body.

[0015] Preferably, a transmission mechanism is provided on the inner wall of the box near the feed port, and the transmission mechanism includes a fixed rod, a conveyor belt and a rotating wheel, wherein one group of the fixed rods is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box near the bottom end of the feed port, and the other group of the fixed rods is fixedly connected to the top of the gap aging rack, the rotating wheel is rotatably sleeved on the fixed rods, the conveyor belt is sleeved on the two rotating wheels, and the rotating wheel is driven by a motor.

[0016] Preferably, a stabilizing mechanism is further provided at the top of the gap aging rack, and the stabilizing mechanism includes a rotating block, a supporting leaf and a motor. The rotating block is symmetrically rotatable and arranged at the top of the gap aging rack, the supporting leaf is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating block, and the motor is arranged at the top of the rotating block. The distance between the two supporting leaves is smaller than the distance of the gap of the gap aging rack.

[0017] Preferably, the support leaf includes a spiral section and a flat section, the spiral section is arranged at the top starting end of the support leaf, and the flat section is arranged at the bottom end of the support leaf.

[0018] Preferably, a cylinder is provided at the bottom end of the interior of the box body, located at the bottom end of the gap aging rack, and a carrier plate is provided at the output end of the cylinder, and the size of the carrier plate is adapted to the gap of the gap aging rack.

[0019] Preferably, a hinge groove is further provided on the gap aging rack near the through hole, and the pressing rack is rotatably arranged on the hinge groove.

[0020] Preferably, the pressure frame includes a rotating shaft, a sleeve, a straight plate and a suspension rod, the rotating shaft is provided on the hinge groove, the sleeve is rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft, the straight plates are symmetrically fixed on the outer wall of the sleeve, one of the straight plates is movably inserted into the through hole, the suspension rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the other straight plate, the sliding rod is rotatably sleeved on the suspension rod, and the slide is fixed on the straight plate.

[0021] Preferably, an air-drying rack is symmetrically provided at the top of the box body in the position of the low-temperature air-drying zone, and the air-drying rack is located directly above the gap aging rack. Rotating rods are arranged vertically and evenly inside the air-drying rack, and baffles are also arranged vertically and evenly inside the air-drying rack. A triangular block is rotatably sleeved on the rotating rod, and the volume of the triangular block close to the baffle is smaller than the volume of the triangular block away from the baffle. A slot is provided at the end of the triangular block away from the baffle, and the slot is adapted to the edge of the grill.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. The present invention achieves efficient production through innovative design. In traditional methods, beef raw materials are frequently transferred between multiple steps such as slicing, baking, aging, and air-drying, and the equipment connection is not smooth, resulting in a long production cycle. The present invention adopts a continuous processing method, the sliced beef jerky raw materials are loaded into baking trays, and are directly sent to the baking and air-drying integrated mechanism with the help of a transportation device. The layered baking rack in the mechanism is cleverly designed, so that multiple baking trays can be stacked in layers and maintain gaps, so that multiple groups of beef can be baked at the same time, greatly increasing the processing volume per unit time. Compared with the traditional method of baking only a small amount of beef each time, the baking efficiency is significantly improved, the overall processing time is reduced, and it can better meet the needs of large-scale production.

[0024] 2. In the traditional production process, beef raw materials are transferred many times and are easily contaminated by the outside world, which affects product quality and food safety. Enterprises need to invest a lot of money to create a dust-free environment, which increases production costs. The present invention effectively solves this problem and reduces the raw material transfer link. After the beef slices are loaded into the baking tray, they are baked and air-dried in an integrated mechanism until they are completed, which reduces the risk of contact between the beef and external pollutants and ensures the quality and safety of the product from the source. In addition, in the air-drying step, the reasonable air supply through the fan can make the beef slices air-dry quickly and evenly, further improving the product quality.

[0025] 3. This invention reduces the number of raw material transfers between equipment, lowering the labor and time costs associated with frequent transfers. Furthermore, by minimizing the risk of external contamination, companies no longer need to invest heavily in high-standard dust-free production environments, significantly reducing costs for equipment acquisition, maintenance, and daily operations. This increased production efficiency also means lower costs per unit of product. Taking all these factors into consideration, this effectively reduces overall production costs, improving the company's economic benefits and the market competitiveness of its products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one side of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the other side of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the box section of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal side view of the box section of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism and grill structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gap aging rack and the stabilizing mechanism of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the grill and the stabilizing mechanism of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the stabilizing mechanism of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the gap aging rack of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of the air-drying rack of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating rod, blocking rod, triangular block and slot structure of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the air-drying rack of the present invention in use.

[0038] Description of the numbers in the figure:

[0039] 1. High-temperature aging area; 2. Low-temperature air-drying area; 3. Interstitial aging rack; 4. Box; 5. Pulley; 6. Stabilizing mechanism; 7. Feed inlet; 8. Discharge outlet; 9. Conveying mechanism; 10. Fan; 11. Cylinder; 12. Carrier plate;

[0040] 201, air drying rack; 202, rotating rod; 203, stopper; 204, triangular block; 205, card slot;

[0041] 301, through hole; 302, press frame; 303, inserting and sliding mechanism; 304, hinge groove;

[0042] 601, rotating block; 602, supporting leaf; 603, motor;

[0043] 901, fixed rod; 902, conveyor belt; 903, rotating wheel;

[0044] 3021, rotating shaft; 3022, sleeve; 3023, straight plate; 3024, suspension rod;

[0045] 3031, slide bar; 3032, slide frame;

[0046] 6021, spiral section; 6022, flat section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the present invention relates to a method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material, comprising the following steps:

[0048] S1. Raw material processing: The beef jerky block raw material is cut into blocks and slices by a meat cutter;

[0049] S2, marinating: adding seasoning to the processed beef raw material for marinating;

[0050] S3, fixing operation: spreading the marinated beef slices flatly, placing them on the grill and clamping them in place;

[0051] S4, conveying: the grill holding several slices of beef raw materials is transported by a belt conveyor;

[0052] S5. Processing: The grill is conveyed by a belt conveyor to a aging and air-drying device. The aging and air-drying device comprises a high-temperature aging zone 1 and a low-temperature air-drying zone 2. The high-temperature aging zone 1 is located at the bottom of the aging and air-drying device, while the low-temperature air-drying zone 2 is located at the top. A gap aging rack 3 is provided within the high-temperature aging zone 1. The gap aging rack 3 has a plurality of vertically and evenly spaced through holes 301 formed therein. A pressing rack 302 is hingedly connected to the bottom of one end of the through hole 301. The pressing racks 302 are connected to each other by a sliding mechanism 303.

[0053] When the grill falls into the gap cooking rack 3, the grill falls and presses on the bottom pressure rack 302. Gravity lifts the pressure rack 302, so that the other end of the pressure rack 302 is lifted. The lifting of the other end of the pressure rack 302 drives the other pressure rack 302 to be lifted through the insertion and sliding mechanism 303, so that the other pressure rack 302 rotates and protrudes out of the through hole 301. When the other grill falls in, it presses on the pressure rack 302, so that multiple groups of grills are stacked on the gap cooking rack 3 for cooking.

[0054] S6, transfer operation: the baked and matured beef slices and the grill are lifted by the cylinder to the low-temperature air-drying zone 2 for cooling and air-drying treatment, and then taken out for packaging after being air-dried and cooled.

[0055] When processing beef jerky slices, a belt conveyor transports the grilled beef slices, carrying the marinated beef slices, to the high-temperature aging zone 1 of the aging and air-drying unit, and then to the gap aging rack 3. When the grilled beef slices fall into the gap aging rack 3, they first fall down and press onto the bottommost pressing rack 302. Due to the weight of the grilled beef slices, the pressing rack 302 rotates about its hinge point, causing one end, which was originally in a lower position, to tilt and the other end to rise. The pressing racks 302 are connected by a sliding mechanism 303. This mechanism 303 includes a slide rod 3031 that rotatably fits around the bottom end of the pressing rack 302 and a slide 3032 fixedly connected to the top end of the pressing rack 302. The slide rod 3031 and the slide 3032 are slidably engaged. When the other end of the bottommost pressing rack 302 rises, the slide rod 3031 and the slide 3032 slide relative to each other, causing the other connected pressing rack 302 to also rise. The raised pressing rack 302 rotates and projects out of the through hole 301. At this time, another grill falls in and presses onto the protruding pressing rack 302. The above action is repeated, so that multiple sets of grills can be stacked on the gap aging rack 3. In this state, the beef slices are aged in the high-temperature aging zone 1.

[0056] The present invention adopts a continuous processing method, the sliced beef jerky raw materials are loaded into the baking tray, and are directly sent to the integrated mechanism with the help of a transportation device. Through the layered baking rack in the mechanism, multiple baking trays can be stacked in layers while maintaining gaps. In this way, multiple groups of beef can be baked at the same time, which greatly increases the processing volume per unit time, reduces the raw material transfer link, reduces the risk of beef contact with external pollutants, reduces the number of raw material transfers between equipment, reduces the labor cost and time cost required for frequent transfers, and significantly improves processing efficiency, which is conducive to optimizing the processing technology of thin and crispy beef jerky and improving product quality.

[0057] In an embodiment of the present invention, the sliding mechanism 303 includes a slide rod 3031 and a slide rack 3032 . The slide rod 3031 is rotatably sleeved on the bottom end of the pressing frame 302 , and the slide rack 3032 is fixedly connected to the top end of the pressing frame 302 . The slide rod 3031 and the slide rack 3032 are slidably plugged into each other.

[0058] When an external force acts on a pressure frame 302, it rotates about its hinge point. For example, when a grill falls onto the bottommost pressure frame 302, the grill's gravity pushes one end of the pressure frame 302 downward and lifts the other. As the pressure frame 302 rises, the slide 3032 affixed to its top also rises. Because the slide rod 3031 is rotatably mounted on the bottom end of the adjacent lower pressure frame 302 and slidably engaged with the slide 3032, the slide 3032 slides upward along the slide rod 3031 as it rises. The force generated by this sliding motion is transmitted to the upper pressure frame 302. Because the slide rod 3031 is rotatably mounted, the transmitted force is converted into a torque that causes the upper pressure frame 302 to rotate about its hinge point, thereby lifting the upper pressure frame 302. If another grill falls on the pressing rack 302 that is driven to be lifted and protrude from the through hole 301, the above action will be repeated, and the pressing rack 302 above will be continuously lifted in sequence, realizing a chain reaction between multiple pressing racks 302, and achieving the effect of multiple groups of grills stacked on the gap aging rack 3, providing support for the subsequent aging process of beef jerky.

[0059] In an embodiment of the present invention, the aging and air-drying device also includes a box body 4, a pulley 5 is provided at the bottom end of the box body 4, a high-temperature aging zone 1 is provided at the top end of the box body 4, a low-temperature air-drying zone 2 is provided at the bottom end of the box body 4, a gap aging rack 3 is provided at the bottom end of the box body 4, and a plurality of fans 10 are provided outside the high-temperature aging zone 1 at the top end of the box body 4. A feed port 7 is provided on one side of the box body 4, and a discharge port 8 is provided on the other side of the box body 4.

[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, a transmission mechanism 9 is provided on the inner wall of the box body 4 near the feed port 7. The transmission mechanism 9 includes a fixed rod 901, a conveyor belt 902 and a rotating wheel 903. One group of fixed rods 901 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body 4 near the bottom end of the feed port 7, and the other group of fixed rods 901 is fixedly connected to the top of the gap aging rack 3. The rotating wheel 903 is rotatably mounted on the fixed rod 901, and the conveyor belt 902 is mounted on the two rotating wheels 903. The rotating wheel 903 is driven by a motor.

[0061] The motor serves as a power source, providing power for the entire transmission mechanism 9. When the motor is started, the power generated is transmitted to the runner 903. Since the runner 903 is mounted on the fixed rod 901, under the action of the power, the runner 903 begins to move in a circular motion around the fixed rod 901. Among them, one group of fixed rods 901 is fixed to the inner wall of the box body 4 near the bottom of the feed port 7, and another group of fixed rods 901 is fixed to the top of the gap aging rack 3. These two groups of fixed rods 901 provide stable support and rotation axis for the runner 903. The conveyor belt 902 mounted on the two runners 903 starts to operate as the runner 903 rotates. When the grill carrying the beef raw materials is placed on the conveyor belt near the feed port 7, the operation of the conveyor belt 902 will generate a friction force, which acts on the grill and pushes the grill to move along the movement direction of the conveyor belt 902. Since the conveyor belt 902 connects the feed port 7 and the gap aging rack 3, the grill is smoothly transferred from the feed port 7 to the gap aging rack 3 under the drive of the conveyor belt 902, realizing the automatic transportation of the grill in the aging and drying device, and improving the continuity and efficiency of the processing flow.

[0062] In an embodiment of the present invention, a stabilizing mechanism 6 is further provided at the top of the gap aging rack 3. The stabilizing mechanism 6 includes a rotating block 601, a supporting leaf 602 and a motor 603. The rotating block 601 is symmetrically rotated and arranged at the top of the gap aging rack 3. The supporting leaf 602 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating block 601. The motor 603 is arranged at the top of the rotating block 601. The distance between the two supporting leaves 602 is smaller than the distance of the gap of the gap aging rack 3.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support leaf 602 includes a spiral section 6021 and a flat section 6022 . The spiral section 6021 is located at the top end of the support leaf 602 , and the flat section 6022 is located at the bottom end of the support leaf 602 .

[0064] The grill is transported by the transmission mechanism 9 to the support leaf 602 of the stabilizing mechanism 6. The support leaf 602 places the grill steadily just above the gap of the gap aging rack 3. The driving motor 603 drives the rotating block 601 and the support leaf 602 to rotate. When the support leaf 602 rotates to the end of the tooth, the grill is separated from the support of the support leaf 602 and falls steadily into the gap of the gap aging rack 3, preventing the grill from being offset or tipping over, reducing the risk of failure of the equipment during operation, avoiding damage to equipment components by the grill falling, extending the service life of the equipment, reducing maintenance costs and downtime, and ensuring production continuity.

[0065] The present invention provides a flat section 6022 at the bottom end of the spiral section 6021 of the support leaf 602, which further prevents the grill from tipping over, further improves the placement accuracy of the grill, improves the consistency of the quality of the beef jerky product, and reduces the product quality difference caused by the deviation of the grill position.

[0066] As another embodiment of the present invention, a cylinder 11 is provided at the bottom end of the box body 4 at the bottom end of the gap aging rack 3, and a carrier plate 12 is provided at the output end of the cylinder 11. The size of the carrier plate 12 is adapted to the gap of the gap aging rack 3.

[0067] The arrangement of cylinder 11 and carrier plate 12 precisely transfers the grills, which have completed high-temperature aging on the interstitial aging racks 3, upward to the low-temperature air-drying zone 2. The carrier plate 12, sized to fit the gaps between the interstitial aging racks 3, fits snugly against the bottom of the grills, ensuring stability during transfer and preventing them from shaking, tilting, or even falling. This ensures that multiple groups of grills can be transferred from the high-temperature aging zone to the low-temperature air-drying zone in an orderly and efficient manner, improving the consistency and efficiency of the processing flow.

[0068] As another embodiment of the present invention, a hinge groove 304 is further provided on the gap aging rack 3 near the through hole 301 , and the pressing rack 302 is rotatably mounted on the hinge groove 304 .

[0069] The hinge slot 304 on the interstitial aging rack 3 provides a pivoting support point for the pressing rack 302. The pressing rack 302 has a rotating shaft 3021 mounted on the hinge slot 304, and a sleeve 3022 rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft 3021. This structure allows the pressing rack 302 to flexibly rotate on the hinge slot 304 around the rotating shaft 3021.

[0070] As another embodiment of the present invention, the pressure frame 302 includes a rotating shaft 3021, a sleeve 3022, a straight plate 3023 and a suspension rod 3024. The rotating shaft 3021 is arranged on the hinge groove 304, the sleeve 3022 is rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft 3021, the straight plates 3023 are symmetrically fixed on the outer wall of the sleeve 3022, one of the straight plates 3023 is movably inserted into the through hole 301, the suspension rod 3024 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the other straight plate 3023, the sliding rod 3031 is rotatably sleeved on the suspension rod 3024, and the slide 3032 is fixed on the straight plate 3023.

[0071] When the grill falls into the gap-cooking rack 3, it presses against the bottom-most pressure rack 302. The weight of the grill acts on the pressure rack 302, causing it to rotate about the rotation axis 3021. At this point, the straight plates 3023 fixed to the outer wall of the sleeve 3022 move as the sleeve 3022 rotates, causing one of the straight plates 3023 movably inserted into the through hole 301 to change position. The suspension rod 3024 connected to the straight plates 3023 also moves accordingly. Since the slide rod 3031 is rotatably mounted on the suspension rod 3024, and the slide 3032 is fixed to the straight plates 3023, the rotation of the pressure rack 302 causes relative movement between the slide rod 3031 and the slide 3032. This, in turn, drives the other pressure racks 302 through the insertion and sliding mechanism 303, allowing multiple groups of grills to be stacked on the gap-cooking rack 3.

[0072] As another embodiment of the present invention, an air-drying rack 201 is symmetrically provided at the top of the box body 4, which is located in the low-temperature air-drying zone 2. The air-drying rack 201 is located directly above the gap aging rack 3. Rotating rods 202 are arranged vertically and evenly spaced inside the air-drying rack 201. Baffle rods 203 are also arranged vertically and evenly spaced inside the air-drying rack 201. A triangular block 204 is rotatably sleeved on the rotating rod 202. The volume of the triangular block 204 at the end close to the baffle rod 203 is smaller than the volume of the triangular block 204 at the end away from the baffle rod 203. A slot 205 is provided at the end of the triangular block 204 away from the baffle rod 203, and the slot 205 is adapted to the edge of the grill.

[0073] After high-temperature cooking is complete, cylinder 11 activates, pushing carrier plate 12 upward. Because carrier plate 12 is sized to fit the gaps between the gap-cooking racks 3, it smoothly transfers the entire grill from the gap-cooking racks 3 upward to the low-temperature air-drying zone 2. This process ensures a precise and stable transition from the high-temperature cooking area to the low-temperature air-drying zone, preparing for the subsequent air-drying process.

[0074] As the grill ascends along the carrier plate 12 to the low-temperature air-drying zone 2, it contacts a triangular block 204, which is rotatably mounted on the rotating rod 202. Due to the upward movement of the grill, it pushes the triangular block 204 aside. The triangular block 204 can rotate around the rotating rod 202, rotating under the force of the grill, allowing the grill to smoothly move above the triangular block 204.

[0075] After the grill reaches above the triangular block 204, the cylinder 11 and the carrier plate 12 descend. At this time, the grill falls into the slot 205 at the end of the triangular block 204 away from the baffle 203 by its own gravity. Because the slot 205 is adapted to the edge of the grill, the grill can be accurately positioned in the slot 205. The gravity of the grill acts on the larger end of the triangular block 204, causing the triangular block 204 to have a tendency to rotate around the rotating rod 202, and its smaller end rotates accordingly and gets stuck on the baffle 203. This structural design utilizes the gravity of the grill and the cooperation between the triangular block 204 and the baffle 203 to firmly fix the grill on the air-drying rack 201, ensuring that the grill will not shift or shake during the low-temperature air-drying process, so that the beef jerky can be evenly affected by the wind during the air-drying process, ensuring the consistency and stability of the air-drying effect.

[0076] The embodiments disclosed in the present invention are preferred embodiments, but are not limited to them. Ordinary technicians in this field can easily understand the spirit of the present invention based on the above embodiments and make different extensions and changes. As long as they do not deviate from the spirit of the present invention, they are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. Raw material processing: The beef jerky block raw material is cut into blocks and slices by a meat cutter; S2, marinating: adding seasoning to the processed beef raw material for marinating; S3, fixing operation: spreading the marinated beef slices flatly, placing them on the grill and clamping them in place; S4, conveying: the grill holding several slices of beef raw materials is transported by a belt conveyor; S5. Processing: The grill is conveyed via a belt conveyor to a aging and air-drying device. The aging and air-drying device includes a high-temperature aging zone and a low-temperature air-drying zone. The high-temperature aging zone is located at the bottom of the aging and air-drying device, and the low-temperature air-drying zone is located at the top of the aging and air-drying device. A gap aging rack is provided within the high-temperature aging zone. The gap aging rack has a plurality of through-holes formed vertically and evenly spaced apart. A pressure rack is hingedly connected to the bottom of one end of each through-hole. The pressure racks are connected to each other by a sliding mechanism. When the grill falls into the gap aging rack, the grill falls and presses on the bottom pressure rack. Gravity lifts the pressure rack, causing the other end of the pressure rack to rise. The lifting of the other end of the pressure rack drives another pressure rack to rise through the insertion and sliding mechanism, causing the other pressure rack to rotate and protrude out of the through hole. When the other grill falls in, it presses on the pressure rack, resulting in multiple groups of grills stacked on the gap aging rack for aging. S6. Transfer operation: The baked and matured beef slices and the grill are lifted by the cylinder to the low-temperature air-drying area for cooling and air-drying. After air-drying and cooling, they are taken out and packaged.

2. The method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inserting and sliding mechanism includes a slide rod and a slide rack. The slide rod is rotatably sleeved on the bottom end of the pressing rack. The slide rack is fixedly connected to the top end of the pressing rack. The slide rod is slidably inserted into the slide rack.

3. The method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material according to claim 2, characterized in that: The aging and air-drying device also includes a box body, a pulley is provided at the bottom of the box body, the high-temperature aging zone is provided at the top of the inside of the box body, the low-temperature air-drying zone is provided at the bottom of the inside of the box body, the gap aging frame is provided at the bottom of the box body, and a plurality of fans are provided at the top of the box body outside the high-temperature aging zone. A feed port is provided on one side of the box body, and a discharge port is provided on the other side of the box body.

4. The method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material according to claim 3, characterized in that: A transmission mechanism is provided on the inner wall of the box near the feed port, and the transmission mechanism includes a fixed rod, a conveyor belt and a rotating wheel, wherein one group of the fixed rods is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box near the bottom end of the feed port, and the other group of the fixed rods is fixedly connected to the top end of the gap aging rack. The rotating wheel is rotatably sleeved on the fixed rods, and the conveyor belt is sleeved on the two rotating wheels, and the rotating wheel is driven by a motor.

5. The method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the gap aging rack is also provided with a stabilizing mechanism, which includes a rotating block, a supporting leaf and a motor. The rotating block is symmetrically rotated and arranged at the top of the gap aging rack. The supporting leaf is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating block. The motor is arranged at the top of the rotating block. The distance between the two supporting leaves is smaller than the distance of the gap of the gap aging rack.

6. The method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support leaf includes a spiral section and a flat section. The spiral section is arranged at the top starting end of the support leaf, and the flat section is arranged at the bottom end of the support leaf.

7. The method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material according to claim 6, characterized in that: A cylinder is provided at the bottom end of the box body at the bottom end of the gap aging rack, and a carrier plate is provided at the output end of the cylinder. The size of the carrier plate is adapted to the gap of the gap aging rack.

8. The method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material according to claim 7, characterized in that: A hinge groove is further provided on the gap aging rack near the through hole, and the pressing rack is rotatably arranged on the hinge groove.

9. The method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pressing frame includes a rotating shaft, a sleeve, a straight plate and a hanging rod. The rotating shaft is arranged on the hinge groove, the sleeve is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft, the straight plates are symmetrically fixed on the outer wall of the sleeve, one of the straight plates is movably inserted into the through hole, the hanging rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the other straight plate, the sliding rod is rotatably mounted on the hanging rod, and the slide is fixed on the straight plate.

10. The method for continuously slicing beef jerky block material according to claim 9, characterized in that: The top of the box is located in the low-temperature air-drying area and is symmetrically provided with an air-drying rack. The air-drying rack is located directly above the gap aging rack. Rotating rods are arranged vertically and evenly inside the air-drying rack. Baffle rods are also arranged vertically and evenly inside the air-drying rack. A triangular block is rotatably sleeved on the rotating rod. The volume of the triangular block close to the baffle rod is smaller than the volume of the triangular block away from the baffle rod. A slot is provided on the end of the triangular block away from the baffle rod, and the slot is adapted to the edge of the grill.

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