Seasoning processing deep drying equipment and method
By designing innovative structures for the drying drum and feeding components, the problems of low drying efficiency and caking of seasonings were solved, achieving efficient and uniform drying of seasonings, preserving flavor and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LOTUS HEALTH GROUP CO
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing seasoning drying equipment is inefficient, and the clumped seasonings are difficult to dry effectively, affecting flavor retention and product quality.
A drying barrel assembly was designed, including a drying barrel, a rotating ring, an air pipe, and a feeding assembly. The seasonings are dispersed by the introduction of hot air and the reciprocating oscillation of the exhaust pipe. At the same time, the rotation of the feeding assembly and the vibration of the limiting rod prevent blockage, thereby achieving uniform heating of the seasonings and preventing caking.
This technology enables efficient drying of seasonings, preventing caking, preserving flavor, extending shelf life, and reducing production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of seasoning processing equipment, and more specifically, to a deep drying equipment and method for seasoning processing. Background Technology
[0002] The main reasons for the need for deep drying in seasoning processing are as follows:
[0003] Preserving Flavor: Many seasonings, such as spices and herbs, easily lose their original aroma in humid environments. Deep drying can effectively preserve these flavors, allowing the product to release its aroma more effectively during cooking.
[0004] Preventing spoilage: Moisture is a key factor for the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Deep drying can reduce the moisture content in seasonings, thereby reducing the opportunity for microbial growth and reproduction and extending the product's shelf life.
[0005] Easy to store and transport: Deep-dried seasonings have a longer shelf life and can be stored and transported stably under different environments. In addition, dried seasonings make it easier to control the amount used during cooking.
[0006] Improving product quality: Deeply dried seasonings release their aroma more easily during cooking, resulting in a richer flavor in dishes. This contributes to improving the overall quality of the product.
[0007] Reduced costs: Deeply dried seasonings can reduce losses during storage and transportation, thus lowering production costs.
[0008] In summary, deep drying is necessary in the processing of seasonings to maintain their original flavor, prevent spoilage, facilitate storage and transportation, improve product quality, and reduce costs.
[0009] Especially when dealing with seasonings with high oil content, which are more prone to clumping, deep drying and breaking up the seasonings can better preserve their original flavor, prevent spoilage, facilitate storage and transportation, improve product quality, reduce costs, and better prevent clumping.
[0010] Currently, the main methods for drying seasonings are spreading them out to dry or passing them through a drying gas, which are relatively inefficient and make it difficult to dry seasonings that have hardened. Summary of the Invention
[0011] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a deep drying equipment and method for seasoning processing, which facilitates the drying of seasonings.
[0012] The present invention achieves its objective by employing the following technical solution:
[0013] A deep drying device and method for seasoning processing includes a drying barrel assembly, characterized in that: the drying barrel assembly includes a drying barrel, a fixed ring is fixedly connected to the top of the drying barrel, the drying barrel is provided with a circular groove, and a horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the lower part of the drying barrel; the drying barrel is bearing-connected to the drying assembly, the drying assembly includes a rotating ring, the rotating ring is bearing-connected to the drying barrel, the rotating ring is disposed in the circular groove, the rotating ring is fixedly connected to the circular ring, and the circular ring is provided with a set of evenly distributed circular blocks; the fixed ring is rotatably connected to the upper part of a set of evenly distributed air pipes, the lower end of each air pipe is rotatably connected to the bottom plate of the drying barrel, each air pipe is fixedly connected to a set of interfaces, each interface is fixedly connected to an exhaust pipe, each air pipe is fixedly connected to a sliding groove, and each circular block is disposed in a corresponding sliding groove.
[0014] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the drying drum is fixedly connected to a power assembly, the power assembly includes a motor, the drying drum is fixedly connected to the motor, the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to a turntable, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the edge of the turntable, the fixing block is disposed in a straight groove, and the straight groove is fixedly connected to the ring.
[0015] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the drying barrel is connected to the feeding assembly by a bearing. The feeding assembly includes a feeding barrel, which is connected to the drying barrel by a bearing. The top plate of the feeding barrel is provided with a set of second feeding holes, and the bottom plate of the drying barrel is provided with a set of first feeding holes. The set of first feeding holes matches the set of second feeding holes. The feeding barrel is rotatably connected to a transition pipe corresponding to each of the second feeding holes. Each transition pipe is fixedly connected to a feeding box, and each feeding box is provided with a feeding chute corresponding to the transition pipe.
[0016] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the feeding hopper is fixedly connected to a set of symmetrical limiting rods, each set of symmetrical limiting rods forming a limiting groove, and each feeding box is respectively set in the corresponding limiting groove.
[0017] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the horizontal plate bearing is connected to the main shaft, the upper end of the main shaft is fixedly connected to the upper friction wheel, the lower end of the main shaft is fixedly connected to the lower friction wheel, the turntable contacts the upper friction wheel, and the feeding hopper contacts the lower friction wheel.
[0018] As a further limitation of this technical solution, a pressure relief valve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drying barrel.
[0019] A drying method for a deep drying device for seasoning processing includes the following steps:
[0020] S1: Connect the hot air generator to the air pipe using a hose, install the drying barrel in a suitable position, and place the material box below the feeding barrel;
[0021] S2: Pour the seasonings continuously into the drying barrel, and turn on the motor and the hot air generator;
[0022] S3: Hot air is discharged from the exhaust pipe through the air pipe and comes into contact with the seasoning. The exhaust pipe swings back and forth to break up the clumped seasoning, which facilitates the drying of the seasoning.
[0023] S4: When the feeding assembly rotates, and the second feeding hole overlaps with the first feeding hole, the seasoning falls into the material box from the feeding chute through the first feeding hole, the second feeding hole and the transition pipe.
[0024] As a further limitation of this technical solution, by using hot air to introduce the exhaust pipe, it is cleverly designed to heat, ventilate, and break up the clumped seasonings at the same time. The multi-layered oscillating contact prevents clumping, ensures uniform heating, and breaks up the clumps while heating.
[0025] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the feeding box vibrates during rotation by colliding with the limiting rod, preventing the seasoning from clogging the feeding chute. At the same time, the limiting rod limits the amplitude and range of the feeding box's swing. Combined with the inclined setting of the feeding chute and the rotation of the feeding assembly, this prevents the seasoning from clogging the feeding chute.
[0026] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the feeding component rotates, and when the second feeding hole overlaps with the first feeding hole, intermittent feeding is achieved to avoid excessive feeding and clogging of the feeding chute.
[0027] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:
[0028] 1. This device uses round blocks placed in a chute and fixed blocks placed in a straight groove to achieve synchronous movement of the exhaust pipe, which discharges hot air. The exhaust pipe is cleverly designed to heat, ventilate, and break up clumps of seasonings simultaneously. Multiple layers of oscillation contact with multiple layers prevent clumping, ensure uniform heating, and break up clumps while heating.
[0029] 2. The feeding hopper of this device is rotatably connected to the transition pipe. During rotation, the feeding hopper vibrates upon colliding with the limiting rod, preventing material from clogging the feeding chute. Simultaneously, the limiting rod restricts the amplitude and range of the feeding hopper's swing. Combined with the inclined setting of the feeding chute and the rotation of the feeding assembly, this effectively prevents material from clogging the feeding chute. Furthermore, when the second feeding hole overlaps with the first feeding hole, intermittent feeding is achieved, avoiding excessive material discharge that could clog the feeding chute. This provides a double anti-clogging mechanism. Attached Figure Description
[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .
[0031] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 .
[0032] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0033] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 3 .
[0034] Figure 5 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding assembly of the present invention.
[0035] Figure 6 This is a partially cut-out three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding assembly of the present invention.
[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0037] In the picture:
[0038] 1. Drying barrel assembly; 11. Fixing ring; 12. Circular groove; 13. Drying barrel; 14. Horizontal plate; 15. First discharge hole;
[0039] 2. Drying component; 21. Circular block; 22. Circular ring; 23. Rotating ring; 24. Exhaust pipe; 25. Interface; 26. Air pipe; 27. Straight groove; 28. Slide groove.
[0040] 3. Power assembly; 31. Lower friction wheel; 32. Main shaft; 33. Upper friction wheel; 34. Motor; 35. Turntable; 36. Fixed block;
[0041] 4. Feeding assembly; 41. Feeding bucket; 42. Second feeding hole; 43. Limiting rod; 44. Limiting groove; 45. Transition pipe; 46. Feeding box; 47. Feeding chute.
[0042] 5. Pressure relief valve. Detailed Implementation
[0043] The following detailed description of a specific embodiment of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment.
[0044] Example 1: The present invention includes a drying barrel assembly 1, which includes a drying barrel 13. A fixing ring 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the drying barrel 13. The drying barrel 13 is provided with a circular groove 12. A horizontal plate 14 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the drying barrel 13. The drying barrel 13 is bearing-connected to a drying assembly 2. The drying assembly 2 includes a rotating ring 23. The rotating ring 23 is bearing-connected to the drying barrel 13. The rotating ring 23 is disposed in the circular groove 12. The rotating ring 23 is fixedly connected to a ring 22. The ring 22 is provided with a set of evenly distributed circular blocks 21. The fixing ring 11 is rotatably connected to the upper part of a set of evenly distributed air pipes 26. The lower end of each air pipe 26 is rotatably connected to the bottom plate of the drying barrel 13. Each air pipe 26 is fixedly connected to a set of interfaces 25. Each interface 25 is fixedly connected to an exhaust pipe 24. Each air pipe 26 is fixedly connected to a sliding groove 28. Each circular block 21 is disposed in the corresponding sliding groove 28.
[0045] The drying barrel 13 is fixedly connected to the power assembly 3, which includes a motor 34. The drying barrel 13 is fixedly connected to the motor 34. The output shaft of the motor 34 is fixedly connected to the turntable 35. A fixing block 36 is fixedly connected to the edge of the turntable 35. The fixing block 36 is disposed in a straight groove 27. The straight groove 27 is fixedly connected to the ring 22.
[0046] The bottom of the drying barrel 13 is fixedly connected to a pressure relief valve 5.
[0047] The workflow of this embodiment is as follows:
[0048] Connect the hot air generator to the air pipe 26 using a flexible hose. Install the drying barrel 13 in a suitable position and continuously pour the seasonings into the drying barrel 13. Turn on the motor 34 and the hot air generator. The rotation of the motor 34 drives the turntable 35 to rotate. The turntable 35 drives the fixed block 36 to swing within the straight groove 27. The fixed block 36 drives the straight groove 27 to swing back and forth. The straight groove 27 drives the ring 22 to rotate back and forth. The ring 22 drives the rotating ring 23 to rotate back and forth. The ring 22 drives the round block 21 to swing back and forth along the slide 28. The round block 21 drives the slide 28 to swing back and forth. The slide 28 drives the air pipe 26 to rotate back and forth. The air pipe 26 drives the interface 25 and the exhaust pipe 24 to swing back and forth. Hot air is discharged from the exhaust pipe 24 through the air pipe 26 and comes into contact with the seasonings. The back and forth swing of the exhaust pipe 24 breaks up the clumps of seasonings, facilitating the drying of the seasonings.
[0049] Common models of hot air generators include:
[0050] The SKH-100 uses hot air circulation to improve thermal efficiency and can be used in places that require hot air circulation, such as drying rooms and ovens.
[0051] The SKH-200 uses an electric heating wire and has an adjustable temperature, making it suitable for use in laboratories, industries, and other places.
[0052] The SKH-300 uses an electric heating element, and the temperature and time are adjustable. It can be used in laboratories, industrial settings, and other places.
[0053] Example 2: This example further elaborates on Example 1. The drying barrel 13 is connected to the feeding assembly 4 by a bearing. The feeding assembly 4 includes a feeding barrel 41. The drying barrel 13 is connected to the feeding barrel 41 by a bearing. The top plate of the feeding barrel 41 is provided with a set of second feeding holes 42. The bottom plate of the drying barrel 13 is provided with a set of first feeding holes 15. The set of first feeding holes 15 matches the set of second feeding holes 42. The feeding barrel 41 is rotatably connected to a transition pipe 45 corresponding to each of the second feeding holes 42. Each transition pipe 45 is fixedly connected to a feeding box 46. Each feeding box 46 is provided with a feeding chute 47 corresponding to the corresponding transition pipe 45.
[0054] The feeding hopper 41 is fixedly connected to a set of symmetrical limiting rods 43, and each set of symmetrical limiting rods 43 forms a limiting groove 44. Each feeding box 46 is respectively set in the corresponding limiting groove 44.
[0055] The horizontal plate 14 is connected to the main shaft 32 by a bearing. The upper end of the main shaft 32 is fixedly connected to the upper friction wheel 33, and the lower end of the main shaft 32 is fixedly connected to the lower friction wheel 31. The turntable 35 contacts the upper friction wheel 33, and the feeding hopper 41 contacts the lower friction wheel 31.
[0056] The workflow of this embodiment is as follows:
[0057] Connect the hot air generator to the air pipe 26 using a flexible hose, install the drying barrel 13 in a suitable position, and place the material box below the feeding barrel 41. Continuously pour the seasonings into the drying barrel 13, and turn on the motor 34 and the hot air generator. The motor 34 rotates, driving the turntable 35 to rotate. The turntable 35 drives the fixed block 36 to swing within the straight groove 27. The fixed block 36 drives the straight groove 27 to swing back and forth. The straight groove 27 drives the ring 22 to rotate back and forth. The ring 22 drives the rotating ring 23 to rotate back and forth. The ring 22 drives the round block 21 to swing back and forth along the sliding groove 28. The round block 21 drives the sliding groove 28 to swing back and forth. The sliding groove 28 drives the air pipe 26 to rotate back and forth. The air pipe 26 drives the interface 25 and the exhaust pipe 24 to swing back and forth. Hot air is discharged from the exhaust pipe 24 through the air pipe 26 to contact the seasonings. The exhaust pipe 24 swings back and forth, breaking up the clumps of seasonings, facilitating the drying of the seasonings. The turntable 35 drives the upper friction wheel 33 to rotate, the upper friction wheel 33 drives the main shaft 32 to rotate, the main shaft 32 drives the lower friction wheel 31 to rotate, and the lower friction wheel 31 drives the feeding assembly 4 to rotate. When the second feeding hole 42 overlaps with the first feeding hole 15, the seasoning falls from the feeding chute 47 through the first feeding hole 15, the second feeding hole 42 and the transition pipe 45. Since the feeding bucket 41 is connected to the transition pipe 45, the feeding box 46 will collide with the limit rod 43 and vibrate under the action of inertia during the rotation process, preventing the seasoning from blocking the feeding chute 47.
[0058] A drying method for a deep drying device for seasoning processing includes the following steps:
[0059] S1: Connect the hot air generator to the air pipe 26 using a hose, install the drying barrel 13 in a suitable position, and place the material box below the feeding barrel 41;
[0060] S2: Pour the seasonings continuously into the drying barrel 13, and turn on the motor 34 and the hot air generator;
[0061] S3: Hot air is discharged from the exhaust pipe 24 through the air pipe 26 to contact the seasoning. The exhaust pipe 24 swings back and forth to break up the clumped seasoning, which facilitates the drying of the seasoning.
[0062] S4: When the feeding component 4 rotates, and the second feeding hole 42 overlaps with the first feeding hole 15, the seasoning falls into the material box from the feeding chute 47 through the first feeding hole 15, the second feeding hole 42 and the transition pipe 45.
[0063] By introducing hot air, the exhaust pipe 24 is cleverly designed to heat, ventilate, and break up clumps of seasonings simultaneously. This multi-layered oscillating contact prevents clumping, ensures uniform heating, and breaks up the clumps while heating.
[0064] During rotation, the feeding box 46 vibrates by colliding with the limiting rod 43, preventing the seasoning from clogging the feeding chute 47. At the same time, the limiting rod 43 limits the amplitude and range of the swing of the feeding box 46. Combined with the inclined setting of the feeding chute 47 and the rotation of the feeding assembly 4, it plays a role in preventing the seasoning from clogging the feeding chute 47.
[0065] When the feeding component 4 rotates, and the second feeding hole 42 overlaps with the first feeding hole 15, intermittent feeding is achieved, thus avoiding excessive feeding that could clog the feeding chute 47.
[0066] This device uses a circular block 21 placed in a sliding groove 28 and a fixed block 36 placed in a straight groove 27 to achieve synchronous movement of the exhaust pipe 24, which discharges hot air. The exhaust pipe 24 is cleverly designed to heat, ventilate, and break up clumps of seasonings simultaneously, with multiple layers of oscillation contacting multiple layers to prevent clumping, ensuring uniform heating, and breaking up clumped seasonings while heating.
[0067] The feeding hopper 41 of this device is rotatably connected to the transition pipe 45. During rotation, the feeding box 46 vibrates by colliding with the limiting rod 43, preventing the material from clogging the feeding chute 47. Simultaneously, the limiting rod 43 limits the amplitude and range of the feeding box 46's swing. Combined with the inclined setting of the feeding chute 47 and the rotation of the feeding assembly 4, this effectively prevents the material from clogging the feeding chute 47. Furthermore, when the second feeding hole 42 overlaps with the first feeding hole 15, intermittent feeding is achieved, preventing excessive material from clogging the feeding chute 47. This achieves a double anti-clogging effect.
[0068] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely specific examples of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any variations that can be conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A deep drying device for seasoning processing, comprising a drying drum assembly (1), characterized in that: The drying barrel assembly (1) includes a drying barrel (13), a fixing ring (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the drying barrel (13), the drying barrel (13) is provided with a circular groove (12), and a horizontal plate (14) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the drying barrel (13). The drying barrel (13) is connected to the drying assembly (2) by a bearing. The drying assembly (2) includes a rotating ring (23). The rotating ring (23) is connected to the drying barrel (13) by a bearing. The rotating ring (23) is disposed in the circular groove (12). The rotating ring (23) is fixedly connected to a circular ring (22). The circular ring (22) is provided with a set of evenly distributed circular blocks (21). The fixed ring (11) is rotatably connected to the upper part of a set of evenly distributed air pipes (26), the lower end of each air pipe (26) is rotatably connected to the bottom plate of the drying barrel (13), each air pipe (26) is fixedly connected to a set of interfaces (25), each interface (25) is fixedly connected to an exhaust pipe (24), each air pipe (26) is fixedly connected to a slide groove (28), and each round block (21) is respectively set in the corresponding slide groove (28).
2. The seasoning processing deep drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying barrel (13) is fixedly connected to the power assembly (3), the power assembly (3) includes a motor (34), the drying barrel (13) is fixedly connected to the motor (34), the output shaft of the motor (34) is fixedly connected to the turntable (35), the edge of the turntable (35) is fixedly connected to the fixing block (36), the fixing block (36) is set in the straight groove (27), and the straight groove (27) is fixedly connected to the ring (22).
3. The seasoning processing deep drying equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drying barrel (13) is connected to the feeding assembly (4) by a bearing. The feeding assembly (4) includes a feeding barrel (41). The drying barrel (13) is connected to the feeding barrel (41) by a bearing. The top plate of the feeding barrel (41) is provided with a set of second feeding holes (42). The bottom plate of the drying barrel (13) is provided with a set of first feeding holes (15). The set of first feeding holes (15) matches the set of second feeding holes (42). The feeding barrel (41) is rotatably connected to a transition tube (45) corresponding to each of the second feeding holes (42). Each of the transition tubes (45) is fixedly connected to a feeding box (46). Each feeding box (46) is provided with a feeding chute (47) corresponding to the corresponding transition tube (45).
4. The seasoning processing deep drying equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feeding hopper (41) is fixedly connected to a set of symmetrical limiting rods (43), each set of symmetrical limiting rods (43) forms a limiting groove (44), and each feeding box (46) is respectively set in the corresponding limiting groove (44).
5. The seasoning processing deep drying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The horizontal plate (14) is connected to the main shaft (32) by a bearing. The upper end of the main shaft (32) is fixedly connected to the upper friction wheel (33), and the lower end of the main shaft (32) is fixedly connected to the lower friction wheel (31). The turntable (35) contacts the upper friction wheel (33), and the feeding hopper (41) contacts the lower friction wheel (31).
6. The seasoning processing deep drying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the drying barrel (13) is fixedly connected to a pressure relief valve (5).
7. The drying method of the seasoning processing deep drying equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: Connect the hot air generator to the air pipe (26) using a hose, install the drying barrel (13) in a suitable position, and place the material box under the feeding barrel (41); S2: Pour the seasonings continuously into the drying barrel (13), and turn on the motor (34) and the hot air generator; S3: Hot air is discharged from the exhaust pipe (24) through the air pipe (26) to contact the seasoning. The exhaust pipe (24) swings back and forth to break up the clumped seasoning, which facilitates the drying of the seasoning. S4: When the feeding assembly (4) rotates, when the second feeding hole (42) overlaps with the first feeding hole (15), the seasoning falls into the material box from the feeding chute (47) through the first feeding hole (15), the second feeding hole (42) and the transition pipe (45).
8. The drying method according to claim 7, characterized in that: By introducing hot air, the exhaust pipe (24) is cleverly designed to heat, ventilate, and break up clumps of seasonings at the same time. The multiple layers of oscillating contact prevent clumping, ensure uniform heating, and break up the clumps while heating.
9. The drying method according to claim 7, characterized in that: The feeding box (46) vibrates when it collides with the limiting rod (43) during rotation, preventing the seasoning from clogging the feeding chute (47). At the same time, the limiting rod (43) limits the amplitude and range of the swing of the feeding box (46). Combined with the inclined setting of the feeding chute (47) and the rotation of the feeding assembly (4), it plays the role of preventing the seasoning from clogging the feeding chute (47).
10. The drying method according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the feeding component (4) rotates, it achieves intermittent feeding when the second feeding hole (42) overlaps with the first feeding hole (15), thus avoiding excessive feeding that could clog the feeding chute (47).