Suspended matter removing system and method for cooking food

Abstract

The suspended matter removing system comprises a tank body and an end cover connected with the tank body in a sealed mode, an adaptive piston is arranged in the tank body, a driving mechanism for driving the piston to do reciprocating motion is arranged on the end cover, a soup inlet and outlet and an oil outlet are formed in the side face of the end, close to the end cover, of the tank body, and the oil outlet is communicated with the piston. The soup inlet and outlet is connected with an external pot body, control valves are arranged on the soup inlet and outlet and the oil discharge port, and the oil pot further comprises a lifting mechanism used for opening the end cover. According to the system, floating foam or grease floating on the surface of soup in the food cooking process can be removed, the food quality and sanitation are guaranteed, the interior and the exterior of the system can be cleaned, and the overall sanitation level of the equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of food machinery, and in particular relates to a system and method for removing suspended matter in cooked food. Background Technology

[0002] During the cooking process, foam or grease usually forms on the surface of the soup. If not removed, it will affect the appearance and quality of the food. Existing removal methods mostly rely on manual removal, which is time-consuming and laborious. Moreover, manual removal in the high-temperature environment of the pot during operation will inevitably cause safety hazards. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that can automatically remove suspended matter. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention proposes a suspended matter removal system and method for cooking food. This system can remove foam or grease floating on the surface of the soup during the cooking process, ensuring food quality and hygiene. The system can be cleaned both inside and outside, improving the overall hygiene level of the equipment.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a suspended matter removal system for cooking food, comprising a tank body and an end cap sealed to the tank body, wherein a suitable piston is provided in the tank body, and a drive mechanism for driving the piston to reciprocate is provided on the end cap, and a soup inlet and outlet and an oil outlet are provided on the side of the tank body near the end cap, the soup inlet and outlet being connected to an external pot body, and control valves are provided on the soup inlet and outlet and the oil outlet, and a lifting mechanism for opening the end cap is also included.

[0005] Preferably, it also includes a control system, which is connected to the drive mechanism and control valve via signals.

[0006] Preferably, the can body is cylindrical, with a closed bottom and an opening at the top, the opening of the can body being an outward-flaring flared shape; the end cap includes an adapter and a sealing plate integrally connected to the adapter, the adapter being conical and fitting into the opening of the can body, and the sealing plate abutting against the edge of the can body.

[0007] Preferably, the driving mechanism is a telescopic rod, which can be any one of an electric telescopic rod, a pneumatic telescopic rod, or a hydraulic telescopic rod.

[0008] Preferably, the end cap is provided with a mounting hole, the telescopic rod is installed in the mounting hole, and a sealing ring is provided between the telescopic rod and the mounting hole. A sealing ring is provided at the connection between the telescopic rod and the piston. A telescopic rod cover is connected to the end cap, the telescopic rod is located inside the telescopic rod cover, and a sealing ring is provided at the connection between the telescopic rod cover and the end cap.

[0009] Preferably, the sealing plate is provided with multiple ears, each ear having a slot, and the side of the can body is hinged with multiple locking nuts corresponding to the slots. After the locking nuts are flipped upwards, they can be inserted into the slots. Rotating the locking nuts can lock the sealing plate against the slots.

[0010] Preferably, the adapter is provided with two oblique grooves, one oblique groove corresponding to the soup inlet / outlet and the other oblique groove corresponding to the oil outlet, and the bottom of the adapter is higher than the bottom of the soup inlet / outlet and the oil outlet.

[0011] Preferably, a soup inlet is provided on the side of the tank away from the end cap, the soup inlet is connected to the bottom of the outer pot body, and a control valve is provided on the soup inlet, the control valve being connected to the control system signal.

[0012] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes an outer sleeve connected to the tank body, an inner sleeve slidably connected to the outer sleeve, a rotatable nut disposed inside the inner sleeve, and a screw connected to the nut. A handwheel is disposed at the end of the screw, and an end cover is connected to the inner sleeve. When the handwheel is rotated, the screw drives the end cover, the inner sleeve, and the piston to rise and fall synchronously.

[0013] A method for removing suspended solids using the aforementioned food cooking suspended solids removal system, wherein, in use, the inlet and outlet of the suspended solids removal system are connected to the pot body, the broth in the pot is higher than the inlet and outlet, when the piston moves away from the drive mechanism, a vacuum is generated, the oil outlet closes, the inlet and outlet open to draw the broth into the pot, when the piston moves towards the drive mechanism, pressure is generated, the inlet and outlet closes, the oil outlet opens to push out the suspended solids, after the suspended solids are pushed out, the oil outlet closes, the inlet and outlet open to push the broth back into the pot; When cleaning the tank, with no upper or lower limit on the end cap, the end cap, piston, and drive mechanism are lifted upwards by the lifting mechanism. After the piston is separated from the tank, the end cap can be rotated to the left or right to clean the tank and piston.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are as follows: In use, the inlet and outlet of the suspended matter removal system are connected to the pot body. The soup in the pot is higher than the inlet and outlet. When the piston moves away from the piston drive mechanism, a vacuum is generated, the electronically controlled valve on the oil drain port closes, and the inlet and outlet open to draw soup containing floating oil or foam into the pot. Since the floating oil or foam is relatively light, it floats on the upper surface. When the piston moves towards the piston drive mechanism, the inlet and outlet close, and the resulting pressure pushes the soup upward. The oil drain port opens to drain the lighter floating oil or foam and other suspended matter. After the suspended solids are removed, the oil drain is closed, and the soup inlet and outlet are opened to push the soup, from which the floating oil or foam has been removed, back into the pot. This ensures the hygiene of the soup in the pot and better removes the floating oil or foam, thereby ensuring the quality and hygiene of the cooked food and improving food safety and quality. When cleaning the can, with no upper or lower limit on the end cap, the lifting mechanism lifts the end cap, piston, and drive mechanism upwards. After the piston is disengaged from the can, the end cap can be rotated to the left or right to clean the can and piston, ensuring the hygiene of the can and piston, preventing bacterial growth, and ensuring food safety. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the piston after it has moved downwards according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the piston of the present invention in its original position; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the piston detaching from the tank body according to the present invention; Figure 6 for Figure 4 A partial sectional view of part A in the middle; Figure 7 for Figure 5 A partial sectional view of section B; Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the present invention after the piston detaches from the rear end cover of the tank and rotates.

[0016] In the above figures: 1. Tank body; 11. Sealing ring; 12. Locking nut; 121. Stud; 122. Nut; 13. Inlet / outlet; 14. Oil drain port; 15. Control valve; 16. Inlet; 2. End cap; 21. Sealing plate; 211. Ear; 212. Slot; 213. Fixing ear; 214. Fastener; 22. Adapter; 221. Angled groove; 222. Angled groove; 3. [Unclear - possibly a type of fitting] Plug; 31. Sealing ring; 32. Sealing ring; 33. Guide ring; 4. Drive mechanism; 41. Sealing ring; 5. Telescopic rod cover; 51. Sealing ring; 6. Lifting mechanism; 61. Outer sleeve; 611. Bearing; 612. Sealing ring; 613. Guide ring; 62. Inner sleeve; 621. Nut; 622. Cover; 623. Sealing ring; 624. Sealing ring; 63. Screw; 64. Handwheel. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To better understand the above technical solution, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. Example

[0018] A suspended matter removal system for cooking food, see [link to relevant documentation] Figures 1-8 The container includes a tank body 1 and an end cap 2 that is sealed to the tank body 1. The tank body 1 is cylindrical and serves as a shell. The bottom of the tank body 1 is closed, and the top has an opening. The opening of the tank body 1 is an outward-flaring flared mouth. The end cap 2 includes an adapter part 22 and a sealing plate 21 integrally connected to the adapter part 22. The adapter part 22 is conical and is inserted into the opening of the tank body 1. The sealing plate 21 abuts against the edge of the opening of the tank body 1. The sealing connection is achieved by setting a sealing ring 11 on the rim of the opening of the tank body 1, and by setting multiple ears 211 on the sealing plate 21, each ear 211 having a slot 212. Multiple locking nuts 12 corresponding to the slots 212 are hinged to the side of the tank body 1. In this embodiment, the locking nut 12 includes a stud 121 hinged to the side of the tank body 1 and a nut 122 screwed to the stud 121. The nut 122 is located above the sealing plate 21. After the stud 121 in the locking nut 12 is flipped upward, it can be inserted into the slot 212. By rotating the nut 122 of the locking nut 12, it can abut against the slot 212 and lock the sealing plate 21. The tank body 1 is provided with a matching piston 3. Two sealing rings 31 and 32 are provided on the matching surface of the piston 3 and the tank body 1, respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the piston 3. A guide ring 33 is provided between the sealing rings 31 and 32. The end cap 2 is provided with a drive mechanism 4 for driving the piston 3 to reciprocate. The drive mechanism 4 is a telescopic rod, which can be any one of an electric telescopic rod, a pneumatic telescopic rod, or a hydraulic telescopic rod. In this embodiment, the telescopic rod is pneumatic. Specifically, the end cap 2 is provided with a mounting hole, the telescopic rod is installed in the mounting hole, and a sealing ring is provided between the telescopic rod and the mounting hole. A sealing ring 41 is provided at the connection between the telescopic rod and the piston 3. In order to improve the overall hygiene level of the equipment, avoid dead corners, and make the overall outer surface thoroughly cleanable, a telescopic rod cover 5 is connected to the end cover 2. The telescopic rod cover 5 is cylindrical, the telescopic rod is located inside the telescopic rod cover 5, and a sealing ring 51 is provided at the connection between the telescopic rod cover and the end cover 2. The side of the tank body 1 near the end cap 2 is provided with a soup inlet / outlet 13 and an oil outlet 14. The soup inlet / outlet 13 is connected to the external pot body. The adapter part 22 is provided with two oblique grooves 221 and 222, one oblique groove 221 corresponds to the soup inlet / outlet 13, and the other oblique groove 222 corresponds to the oil outlet 14. The bottom of the adapter part 22 is higher than the bottom of the soup inlet / outlet 13 and the oil outlet 14. A control valve is provided on the soup inlet / outlet 13, which is not shown in the figure. A control valve 15 is provided on the oil outlet 14. The control valve is a solenoid valve. A sensor for detecting the amount of oil when returning soup is provided on the soup inlet / outlet 13. The sensor is an oil-water sensor. It also includes a lifting mechanism for opening the end cap 2. The lifting mechanism includes an outer sleeve 61 connected to the tank body 1. A bearing 611 is provided at the bottom of the inner sleeve 61. An inner sleeve 62 is slidably connected to the outer sleeve 61. A guide ring 613 is provided between the inner sleeve 62 and the outer sleeve 61. A fixing lug 213 is provided on the sealing plate 21. The outer sleeve 61 and the inner sleeve 62 are located below the fixing lug 213. A fastener 214 is connected to the fixing lug 213 to fix the inner sleeve 62 to the fixing lug 213. 14. The waterproof fastener disclosed in CN207715519U is used. A sealing ring 623 is provided at the mating point between the inner sleeve 62 and the fixing ear 213. Both the outer sleeve 61 and the inner sleeve 62 are cylindrical. A rotatable nut 621 is provided inside the inner sleeve 61. The fastener also includes a screw 63 connected to the nut 621. The bottom of the screw 63 is connected to the bearing 611. A handwheel 64 is provided at the end of the screw 63. The end cap 2 is connected to the inner sleeve 62. When the handwheel 64 is turned, the screw 63 drives the end cap 2, the inner sleeve 62 and the piston 3 to rise and fall synchronously. Furthermore, a cap 622 is provided at the bottom of the inner sleeve to seal the gap between the bottom end of the inner sleeve 62 and the screw 63; a sealing ring 624 is provided between the top of the inner sleeve 62 and the screw 63 to seal the gap between the top of the inner sleeve 62 and the screw 63; and a sealing ring 612 is provided between the top of the inner sleeve 62 and the top of the outer sleeve 61 to seal the gap between the top of the inner sleeve 62 and the top of the outer sleeve 63.

[0019] It also includes a control system, which is a PLC control system or other controllable system. The control system is connected to the drive mechanism and control valve via signals, and the sensor is connected to the control system via signals. Example

[0020] See Figure 3 , 4 8. A soup inlet 16 is provided on the side of the tank body 1 away from the end cap 2. The soup inlet 16 is connected to the bottom of the external pot body. A control valve, which is a solenoid valve, is provided on the soup inlet 16. The control valve is connected to the control system signal. Through the reciprocating motion of the piston 3 in the tank body 1, the soup in the pot enters and exits the tank body 1, promoting the circulation of the soup in the pot and increasing the liquid level of the soup in the pot, which is beneficial for oil removal and food cooking. The reciprocating motion of the piston 3 in the tank body 1, and the soup in the pot enters and exits the tank body 1 through the soup inlet 16, promotes the circulation of the soup in the pot and increases the liquid level of the soup in the pot. Example

[0021] A method for removing suspended solids using the aforementioned food cooking system is described. In use, the inlet / outlet 13 of the system is connected to the pot body. The broth inside the pot is higher than the inlet / outlet 13. When the piston 3 moves away from the drive mechanism 4, a vacuum is generated, closing the electronically controlled valve on the oil drain port 14. The inlet / outlet 13 opens, drawing broth containing floating oil or foam into the pot. Because the floating oil or foam is relatively light, it floats on the upper surface. When the piston 3 moves towards the drive mechanism 4, the inlet / outlet 13 closes, and the resulting pressure pushes the broth upwards. The oil drain port 14 opens, removing the lighter floating oil or foam and other suspended solids. After the suspended solids are removed, the oil drain port 14 closes, and the inlet / outlet 13 opens, pressing the broth, now free of floating oil or foam, back into the pot. This ensures the hygiene of the broth inside the pot, better removes floating oil or foam, and thus guarantees the quality and hygiene of the cooked food, improving food safety and quality. When cleaning the tank 1, with the end cap 2 in an unrestricted state, the lifting mechanism 6 lifts the end cap 2, piston 3, and drive mechanism 4 upwards. After the piston 3 disengages from the tank 1, the end cap 2 can rotate to the left or right to clean the tank 1 and piston 3. Cleaning can be done with high-temperature and high-pressure water or with cleaning agents to ensure the hygiene of the tank 1 and piston 3, prevent bacterial growth, and ensure food safety.

[0022] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A system for removing suspensions from a food product being cooked, characterized in that: The application relates to a soup suspension removing system for cooking food, which comprises a tank body, a cover sealingly connected with the tank body, a piston arranged in the tank body, a driving mechanism arranged on the cover and used for driving the piston to reciprocate, a soup inlet and outlet arranged on the side of the tank body close to the cover, an oil outlet, a control valve arranged on the soup inlet and outlet, and a lifting mechanism used for opening the cover.

2. The suspended foodstuff removal system for cooking foodstuffs of claim 1, wherein: The application further comprises a control system which is signal connected with the driving mechanism and the control valve.

3. The suspended foodstuff removal system for cooking foodstuffs of claim 1, wherein: The tank body is cylindrical, the bottom end of the tank body is closed, the top end of the tank body is provided with a port, and the port of the tank body is in the shape of an outwardly flared trumpet; the cover comprises a matching part and a sealing plate which is integrally connected with the matching part, the matching part is in the shape of a taper and is inserted and matched with the port of the tank body, and the sealing plate is abutted with the port of the tank body.

4. The suspended foodstuff removal system for cooking foodstuffs of claim 3, wherein: The driving mechanism is a telescopic rod, which can be any one of an electric telescopic rod, a pneumatic telescopic rod or a hydraulic telescopic rod.

5. The suspended foodstuff removal system for cooking foodstuffs of claim 4, wherein: The cover is provided with a mounting hole, the telescopic rod is mounted in the mounting hole, a sealing ring is arranged between the telescopic rod and the mounting hole, a sealing ring is arranged at the connection between the telescopic rod and the piston, the cover is connected with a telescopic rod cover, the telescopic rod is located in the telescopic rod cover, and a sealing ring is arranged at the connection between the telescopic rod cover and the cover.

6. The suspended food removal system for cooking food of claim 3, wherein: The sealing plate is provided with a plurality of ears, the ears are provided with clamping grooves, the side of the tank body is hingedly connected with a plurality of locking nuts corresponding to the clamping grooves, the locking nuts can be clamped into the clamping grooves after being turned upward, and the sealing plate can be locked by rotating the locking nuts and abutting with the clamping grooves.

7. The suspended food removal system for cooking food of claim 3, wherein: The matching part is provided with two inclined grooves, one of the two inclined grooves corresponds to the soup inlet and outlet, the other of the two inclined grooves corresponds to the oil outlet, and the bottom of the matching part is higher than the bottom of the soup inlet and outlet and the oil outlet.

8. The suspended food particle removal system for cooking food of claim 1, wherein: The side of the tank body away from the cover is provided with a soup outlet, the soup outlet is connected with the bottom of an external pot, the soup outlet is provided with a control valve, and the control valve is signal connected with the control system.

9. The suspended food removal system for cooking food of claim 6, wherein: The lifting mechanism comprises an outer sleeve connected with the tank body, an inner sleeve slidingly connected with the outer sleeve, a rotatable nut arranged in the inner sleeve, a screw rod connected with the nut, a hand wheel arranged at the end of the screw rod, and the cover connected with the inner sleeve; when the hand wheel is rotated, the screw rod drives the cover, the inner sleeve and the piston to synchronously ascend and descend.

10. A removing method of the soup suspension removing system according to any one of claims 1-9. In use, the soup inlet and outlet of the soup suspension removing system is connected with a pot, the soup material in the pot is higher than the soup inlet and outlet, when the piston moves away from the driving mechanism, a vacuum suction force is generated, the oil outlet is closed, the soup inlet and outlet are opened to suck the soup material into the tank body, when the piston moves towards the driving mechanism, a pressure is generated, the soup inlet and outlet is closed, the oil outlet is opened to press the soup suspension out, after the soup suspension is pressed out, the oil outlet is closed, and the soup inlet and outlet is opened to press the soup material back into the pot; When the tank body is cleaned, the cover is lifted up by the lifting mechanism without any limiting state, the piston is separated from the tank body, and the cover can be rotated to the left or right to clean the tank body and the piston.

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