Frozen beef and mutton thawing device

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of unfreezing devices, and discloses a frozen beef and mutton unfreezing device which comprises an unfreezing box with a pore plate, a bubble mechanism and a heating mechanism, the bubble mechanism comprises a pump body, a header pipe and a plurality of branch pipes with discharge holes, the pump body is fixed on the unfreezing box and communicated with the header pipe, and the header pipe is fixed in the unfreezing box and communicated with the branch pipes; the main pipe is connected with an integrated connecting ring through a connecting column, a communicating hole and an external connecting hole with a one-way valve are formed in the connecting column, an annular groove is formed in the connecting ring, a limiting block is formed in the annular groove, the main pipe is communicated with the annular groove through the communicating hole, and the annular groove is communicated with the outside through the external connecting hole; the branch pipes are in rotary sealing fit with the connecting ring, driving blocks are formed on the branch pipes and are in sliding fit with the annular grooves, and elastic pieces are arranged between the driving blocks and the limiting blocks; according to the water tank, when the water tank is not used, the discharge holes of the branch pipes are vertically downward, so that water in the branch pipes can be conveniently discharged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of thawing devices, and in particular relates to a thawing device for frozen beef and mutton. Background Art

[0002] In the process of transporting beef and mutton, it is necessary to transport the beef and mutton by freezing. When the frozen beef and mutton are transported to the destination, they need to be thawed by a thawing device. There are many ways to thaw. Among them, in the process of thawing beef and mutton by bubble thawing, the tube holes of the tube body that generates bubbles are generally set vertically upward to ensure the normal discharge of bubbles. However, after the thawing is completed, the water inside the device will enter the interior of the tube body through the tube holes. Although the tube body can be rotated manually to clean it, the operation is undoubtedly cumbersome, so this technical problem needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a frozen beef and mutton thawing device, which effectively solves the problem that after the thawing is completed, the water inside the device will enter the interior of the tube body through the tube hole. Although the tube body can be manually rotated to clean it, the operation is undoubtedly cumbersome.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a device for thawing frozen beef and mutton, comprising a thawing box having an orifice plate, a bubble mechanism, and a heating mechanism, the bubble mechanism comprising a pump body, a main pipe, and a plurality of branch pipes having discharge holes, the pump body being fixed to the thawing box and communicating with the main pipe, the main pipe being fixed in the thawing box and communicating with the plurality of branch pipes; an integral connecting ring being connected to the main pipe via a connecting column, the connecting column being provided with a communicating hole and an external connecting hole having a one-way valve, the connecting ring being provided with an annular groove and a limiting block being formed therein, the main pipe being connected to the annular groove via the communicating hole, and the annular groove being connected to the outside world via the external connecting hole;

[0005] The branch pipe is in rotational sealing cooperation with the connecting ring, and a driving block is formed on the branch pipe, which is in sliding cooperation with the annular groove. An elastic member is provided between the driving block and the limit block, and a front trough body, a middle trough body with a pressure relief valve and a rear trough body are provided in the driving block. The front trough body is connected with the annular groove, and the front trough body is connected with the rear trough body through the middle trough body. The rear trough body is a through groove and is connected with the branch pipe.

[0006] Preferably, an external pipe is provided inside the main pipe, and the external connection hole is connected to the outside world through the external pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting ring is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the branch pipe, and the branch pipe is rotatably arranged in the thawing box.

[0008] Preferably, the limit block includes an upper limit portion and a lower limit portion which are connected as one body, and an inner groove is formed in the lower limit portion.

[0009] Preferably, the elastic member includes a telescopic spring, one end of the telescopic spring is placed in the inner groove body, and the other end of the telescopic spring abuts against the driving block.

[0010] Preferably, when the driving block is in a stressed state, the opening of the discharge hole on the branch pipe is vertically upward; when the driving block is in an unstressed state, the opening of the discharge hole on the branch pipe is vertically downward.

[0011] Preferably, the orifice plate, the bubble mechanism and the heating mechanism are arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

[0012] Preferably, a frame is fixed in the thawing box, and the orifice plate is placed above the frame.

[0013] Preferably, the heating mechanism includes a plurality of electric heating tubes, and the plurality of electric heating tubes are all fixed inside the thawing box.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. During operation, through the cooperation of the connecting column and the connecting ring, the discharge hole of the branch pipe can be made vertically upward when in use to ensure the quality of the bubbles generated. When not in use, the discharge hole of the branch pipe can be made vertically downward to facilitate the discharge of water in the branch pipe. It does not require manual operation and is more convenient.

[0016] 2. During operation, after thawing is completed, water can be transported through the pump body to flush the thawing box, and after flushing is completed, air can be transported through the pump body to dry the thawing box with air. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings are used to provide further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. They are used to explain the present invention together with the embodiments of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention.

[0018] In the attached figure:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a frozen beef and mutton thawing device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the thawing box of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the main pipe and branch pipes of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the main pipe and branch pipes of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the connecting ring of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the unstressed structure of the driving block of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 A in the middle is an enlarged structural diagram;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the force-bearing structure of the driving block of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1. Thawing box; 2. Orifice plate; 3. Pump body; 4. Main pipe; 5. Branch pipe; 6. Discharge hole; 7. Connecting column; 8. Connecting ring; 9. Connecting hole; 10. External hole; 11. One-way valve; 12. Annular groove; 13. Limit block; 14. Drive block; 15. Front tank body; 16. Middle tank body; 17. Rear tank body; 18. Pressure relief valve; 19. External pipe; 20. Upper limit part; 21. Lower limit part; 22. Inner tank body; 23. Telescopic spring; 24. Frame; 25. Electric heating tube. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] In the process of transporting beef and mutton, it is necessary to transport the beef and mutton by freezing. When the frozen beef and mutton are transported to the destination, they need to be thawed by a thawing device. There are many ways to thaw. Among them, in the process of thawing beef and mutton by bubble thawing, the tube holes of the tube body that generates bubbles are generally set vertically upward to ensure the normal discharge of bubbles. However, after the thawing is completed, the water inside the device will enter the interior of the tube body through the tube holes. Although the tube body can be rotated manually to clean it, the operation is undoubtedly cumbersome, so this technical problem needs to be solved.

[0030] Depend on Figures 1-8 The present invention relates to a frozen beef and mutton thawing device, comprising a thawing box 1 with a perforated plate 2, a bubble mechanism and a heating mechanism, the bubble mechanism comprising a pump body 3, a main pipe 4 and a plurality of branch pipes 5 with discharge holes 6, the pump body 3 is fixed on the thawing box 1 and connected to the main pipe 4, the main pipe 4 is fixed in the thawing box 1 and connected to the plurality of branch pipes 5.

[0031] With such a design, when in use, the inside of the thawing box 1 is filled with water, and the frozen beef and mutton are placed in the thawing box 1. The beef and mutton above are separated from the bubble mechanism and the heating mechanism below by the orifice plate 2, and then the water is heated by the heating mechanism. Since the heating mechanism is arranged at the inner bottom of the thawing box 1, the water at the inner bottom of the thawing box 1 is first heated, and bubbles are generated during this period by the bubble mechanism, that is, the outside air is transported to the inside of the branch pipe 5 through the main pipe 4 through the pump body 3, and then discharged through the discharge hole 6 to generate bubbles. The water below is driven to the top of the thawing box 1 by the bubbles, accelerating the heat transfer of the water inside the thawing box 1, and the bubbles can make the water in the thawing box 1 roll and surge, so that the frozen beef and mutton are constantly rolling, thereby increasing the contact area and uniformity between the frozen beef and mutton and water, thereby increasing the thawing rate.

[0032] Considering that after thawing, there may be water inside the branch pipe 5, which may easily lead to the growth of bacteria, in order to solve this problem, an integral connecting ring 8 is connected to the main pipe 4 through a connecting column 7. The connecting column 7 is provided with a communicating hole 9 and an external connecting hole 10 with a one-way valve 11. The connecting ring 8 is provided with an annular groove 12 and a limit block 13 formed therein. The main pipe 4 is connected to the annular groove 12 through the communicating hole 9, and the annular groove 12 is connected to the outside through the external connecting hole 10.

[0033] The branch pipe 5 is in rotational sealing cooperation with the connecting ring 8. A driving block 14 is formed on the branch pipe 5. The driving block 14 is in sliding cooperation with the annular groove 12. An elastic member is provided between the driving block 14 and the limit block 13. A front tank body 15, a middle tank body 16 with a pressure relief valve 18 and a rear tank body 17 are provided in the driving block 14. The front tank body 15 is communicated with the annular groove 12. The front tank body 15 is communicated with the rear tank body 17 through the middle tank body 16. The rear tank body 17 is a through groove and is communicated with the branch pipe 5.

[0034] With this design, when in use, the outside air is transported to the interior of the main pipe 4 through the pump body 3, and the air in the main pipe 4 enters the annular groove 12 through the connecting hole 9 in the connecting column 7 and the front groove body 15 on the driving block 14 into the space between the driving block 14 and the limit block 13. The space here is located in the upper half of the connecting ring 8. As the air enters, the pressure in the space increases, thereby pushing the driving block 14 to move. After the driving block 14 moves, it squeezes the elastic part until it stops moving after being blocked by the limit block 13. Then, as the pressure increases, the air breaks through the restriction of the pressure relief valve 18, allowing the air to pass through the front groove body 15, the middle groove body 16 and the rear groove body 17 in turn into the interior of the branch pipe 5, and then be discharged through the discharge hole 6. At this time, the orifice of the discharge hole 6 is vertically upward.

[0035] When it is necessary to drain the water in the branch pipe 5, the pump body 3 only needs to stop working. At this time, under the action of the elastic member, the driving block 14 drives the branch pipe 5 to rotate in the opposite direction and then return to the original position. At this time, the opening of the discharge hole 6 on the branch pipe 5 is vertically downward, and the rear groove 17 is connected to the external hole 10. The outside air can enter the branch pipe 5 through the external hole 10 and the rear groove 17, and the water in the branch pipe 5 can be discharged through the discharge hole 6 under the action of its own gravity.

[0036] It should be noted that a drain pipe or water inlet pipe with a valve is fixed to the outer wall of the thawing box 1 to facilitate the injection or discharge of water; and the inner bottom wall of the thawing box 1 is high on both sides and low in the middle, which makes it easier for the water to be fully discharged.

[0037] Specifically, an external pipe 19 is provided inside the main pipe 4, and the external hole 10 is connected to the outside through the external pipe 19. With this design, the external hole 10 can be connected to the outside of the thawing box 1 through the external pipe 19; or the external pipe 19 is not used, and the external hole 10 is not connected to the main pipe 4, and the external hole 10 is directly connected to the inside of the thawing box 1.

[0038] Specifically, the connecting ring 8 is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the branch pipe 5, and the branch pipe 5 is rotatably arranged in the thawing box 1. This design makes it easy to support the branch pipe 5 through the thawing box 1 or to facilitate installation.

[0039] In order to ensure the accuracy of the position of the driving block 14 before and after movement, the limiting block 13 includes an upper limiting portion 20 and a lower limiting portion 21 connected as one body, and an inner groove 22 is formed in the lower limiting portion 21.

[0040] With this design, the upper limit portion 20 is provided to limit the driving block 14 so that the front slot 15 on the driving block 14 is aligned with the connecting hole 9, and the rear slot 17 is aligned with the external hole 10; and the lower limit portion 21 is provided to ensure that the discharge hole 6 on the branch pipe 5 is in a vertical downward position after rotation.

[0041] Specifically, the elastic member includes a telescopic spring 23 , one end of the telescopic spring 23 is placed in the inner groove 22 , and the other end of the telescopic spring 23 abuts against the driving block 14 .

[0042] In short, when the driver block 14 is under stress, the outlet hole 6 on the branch pipe 5 points vertically upward. When the driver block 14 is unstressed, the outlet hole 6 on the branch pipe 5 points vertically downward. This design ensures the quality of bubble generation when bubbles are generated, while facilitating the drainage of water from the branch pipe 5 when bubbles are not generated.

[0043] Specifically, the orifice plate 2, the bubble mechanism and the heating mechanism are arranged in sequence from top to bottom. A frame 24 is fixed in the thawing box 1, and the orifice plate 2 is placed above the frame 24. The heating mechanism includes multiple electric heating tubes 25, and the multiple electric heating tubes 25 are all fixed inside the thawing box 1.

[0044] Such a design facilitates supporting the orifice plate 2 through the frame 24 , and such a design facilitates disassembly and assembly of the orifice plate 2 , making it convenient to repair the heating mechanism and the bubble mechanism located therebelow.

[0045] It should be noted that the pump body 3 can also adopt a gas-liquid dual-purpose pump. In this way, when the input end of the pump body 3 is connected to liquid, liquid can be input into the inside of the thawing box 1 through the pump body 3, the main pipe 4, and the branch pipe 5 so as to inject the liquid into the thawing box 1. The liquid is detergent or clean water; and when the input end of the pump body 3 is connected to air, air can be input into the inside of the thawing box 1 through the pump body 3, the main pipe 4, and the branch pipe 5 so as to generate bubbles; and after the thawing is completed, detergent can be input through the pump body 3, and the water flow in the thawing box 1 is caused to roll and surge through the bubble mechanism to achieve a self-cleaning operation. When the water is discharged from the thawing box 1, clean liquid is input through the pump body 3 to assist in flushing the thawing box 1. After the flushing is completed, air is input through the pump body 3 to assist in drying the inside of the branch pipe 5 and the inside of the thawing box 1; wherein a certain friction force can be provided between the driving block 14 and the annular groove 12, so that the driving block 14 drives the branch pipe 5 to rotate at a slow speed to ensure the effect of flushing or drying.

[0046] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0047] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for thawing frozen beef and mutton, comprising a thawing box (1) having a perforated plate (2), a bubble mechanism and a heating mechanism, the bubble mechanism comprising a pump body (3), a main pipe (4) and a plurality of branch pipes (5) having discharge holes (6), the pump body (3) being fixed on the thawing box (1) and communicating with the main pipe (4), the main pipe (4) being fixed in the thawing box (1) and communicating with the plurality of branch pipes (5); characterized in that, The main pipe (4) is connected to an integral connecting ring (8) via a connecting column (7); a connecting hole (9) and an external connecting hole (10) having a one-way valve (11) are provided in the connecting column (7); an annular groove (12) is provided in the connecting ring (8) and a limiting block (13) is formed therein; the main pipe (4) is connected to the annular groove (12) via the connecting hole (9); and the annular groove (12) is connected to the outside world via the external connecting hole (10); The branch pipe (5) is in rotational sealing cooperation with the connecting ring (8). A driving block (14) is formed on the branch pipe (5). The driving block (14) is in sliding cooperation with the annular groove (12). An elastic member is provided between the driving block (14) and the limiting block (13). A front tank body (15), a middle tank body (16) having a pressure relief valve (18), and a rear tank body (17) are provided in the driving block (14). The front tank body (15) is in communication with the annular groove (12). The front tank body (15) is in communication with the rear tank body (17) through the middle tank body (16). The rear tank body (17) is a through-groove and is in communication with the branch pipe (5).

2. A frozen beef and mutton thawing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An external pipe (19) is provided inside the main pipe (4), and the external connection hole (10) is communicated with the outside world through the external pipe (19).

3. The frozen beef and mutton thawing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting ring (8) is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the branch pipe (5), and the branch pipe (5) is rotatably arranged in the thawing box (1).

4. The frozen beef and mutton thawing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting block (13) comprises an upper limiting portion (20) and a lower limiting portion (21) which are connected as one body, and an inner groove (22) is formed in the lower limiting portion (21).

5. The frozen beef and mutton thawing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic member comprises a telescopic spring (23), one end of the telescopic spring (23) is placed in the inner groove (22), and the other end of the telescopic spring (23) abuts against the driving block (14).

6. The frozen beef and mutton thawing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the driving block (14) is in a stressed state, the opening of the discharge hole (6) on the branch pipe (5) is vertically upward; when the driving block (14) is in an unstressed state, the opening of the discharge hole (6) on the branch pipe (5) is vertically downward.

7. The frozen beef and mutton thawing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The orifice plate (2), the bubble mechanism and the heating mechanism are arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

8. The frozen beef and mutton thawing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A frame (24) is fixed inside the thawing box (1), and the orifice plate (2) is placed above the frame (24).

9. The frozen beef and mutton thawing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating mechanism comprises a plurality of electric heating tubes (25), and the plurality of electric heating tubes (25) are all fixed inside the thawing box (1).

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