High-temperature sterilization equipment and process for edible sauce

Abstract

This invention provides a high-temperature sterilization device and process for edible sauces, relating to the field of high-temperature sterilization technology. It includes: a sterilization chamber with a rotatable sealing door at its inlet end; high-temperature spray pipes fixed annularly at equal intervals on the inner wall of the sterilization chamber; a placement component inserted inside the sterilization chamber; an unfolding component on the inner wall of the sterilization chamber away from the inlet end; the placement component being inserted into the sterilization chamber and connected to the unfolding component via a transmission mechanism; and a driving component located on the outer wall of the unfolding component. The placement component includes a first ring. Initially, the placement component has two rows for easy removal and placement of packaged sauces. After being fed into the sterilization chamber and docked with the unfolding component, six placement frames unfold into a ring shape, with the placement frames corresponding to the high-temperature spray pipes. The driving component drives the placement frames to rotate, shortening the distance between the placement frames and the spray pipes. Furthermore, by flipping the placement frames, efficient and comprehensive high-temperature sterilization is achieved, improving the high-temperature sterilization efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of high-temperature sterilization technology, specifically to a high-temperature sterilization equipment and process for edible sauces. Background Technology

[0002] High-temperature sterilization autoclaves, also known as sterilization boilers, are pressure vessels primarily made of stainless steel. They are mainly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries for high-temperature sterilization of packaged products. They achieve sterilization temperatures above 100℃ using steam or water bath media. Equipped with a shutter-type safety interlock device and an automated control system, they support constant temperature and timed operation. The equipment employs four sterilization modes: water bath, steam, water spray, and water-steam mixture. A double-layer structure design improves thermal efficiency and reduces energy consumption, and the system can automatically switch water flow direction to ensure temperature uniformity. The tank structure includes single-tank, double-layer, and parallel types. Compressed air backpressure technology prevents packaging damage during operation, and a computer-controlled, preset sterilization formula is used. The equipment includes sterilization frames, steam nozzles, and other components. The lid uses an inflatable silicone sealing ring to improve sealing. It is suitable for sterilizing metal, plastic containers, and soft-bag packaging.

[0003] Existing sterilizers use annular spray pipes inside to achieve comprehensive high-temperature spraying. However, the packaged sauces are usually placed inside the frame and fed in. During this process, because the sauces remain stationary, the surfaces that are offset from the spray positions and the surfaces that are directly opposite the spray positions receive different high-temperature sterilization effects, affecting the uniformity of heating. Furthermore, there is the problem that some packages may block each other, preventing them from directly contacting the high-temperature gas. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the present invention aims to provide a high-temperature sterilization device and process for edible sauces to solve the problems mentioned in the background section. To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces, comprising: a sterilization chamber, wherein a sealing door is rotatably installed at the inlet end of the sterilization chamber, high-temperature spray pipes are fixedly fixed annularly at equal intervals on the inner wall of the sterilization chamber, a placement component is inserted inside the sterilization chamber, an unfolding component is provided on the inner wall of the sterilization chamber away from the inlet end, the placement component is connected to the unfolding component after being inserted into the sterilization chamber, and a driving component is provided on the outer wall of the sterilization chamber located on the unfolding component; the placement component includes a first ring, and a [missing information - likely a component name] is fixed at the axis of the first ring. The central rod has three sets of placement frames at its top and bottom, with notches at the top and the end facing the unfolding component. The unfolding component includes a second ring fixed to the inner wall of the sterilization chamber away from the inlet. A cover plate is provided on the surface of the second ring corresponding to the positions of the six placement frames. The cover plate is a right-angle plate, and its horizontal and vertical surfaces seal the notches of the placement frames. The driving component includes six sets of connecting shafts, which are equidistantly rotatably mounted on the surface of the second ring. The other end of each connecting shaft rotatably extends out of the sterilization chamber.

[0005] Optionally, the sterilization box has drainage channels equidistantly provided on both sides of the bottom high-temperature spray pipe. A return box is fixed on the bottom outer wall of the sterilization box, and a delivery box is fixed on the top of the sterilization box. The drainage channels are connected to the return box, and the delivery box is connected to the high-temperature spray pipe through a pipe. A heat exchange device is fixed on the side wall of the sterilization box, and the top and bottom of the heat exchange device are fixedly connected to the return box and the delivery box through pipes, respectively.

[0006] Optionally, the placement assembly further includes: sliding frames and sliding brackets. Six sliding frames are fixedly fixed at equal intervals on the surfaces of the first ring and the second ring. A first slider is slidably connected inside the sliding frame of the first ring. The six sets of placement frames are rotatably connected to the nearest first slider through a rotating shaft. Sliding brackets are symmetrically fixed at the bottom of the first ring. A return spring is fixed between the first slider and the sliding frame. A slide rail is fixed on the inner wall of the bottom of the sterilization box corresponding to the position of the sliding bracket. The sliding bracket is slidably inserted into the slide rail.

[0007] Optionally, an arc frame is symmetrically fixed at the end of the central rod away from the first ring. The arc frame is located between the placement frame and the second ring, and the outer side of the arc frame is located outside the movement path of the placement frame along the slide frame. The bottom of the arc frame is fixedly connected to the slide frame. A insertion hole is provided at the axis of the second ring, and the end of the central rod away from the first ring is inserted into the insertion hole.

[0008] Optionally, a bidirectional electric push rod is fixed to the side of the carriage, and a vertical plate is fixed to the two extended ends of the bidirectional electric push rod. A support plate is fixed to the top of the vertical plate, and the support plate is in pressing contact with the bottom of the placement frame at the lower end of the central rod. A middle block is fixed to the middle surface of the central rod, and the middle block is in pressing contact with the bottom of the three sets of placement frames at the upper end of the central rod. The support plate is in contact with the bottom of the outer and middle placement frames, and the two support plates at the same end of the carriage are located on both sides of the middle carriage.

[0009] Optionally, the unfolding assembly further includes: a second slider, a rotating shaft, and an insert block. The second slider is slidably connected inside the sliding frame of the second ring. The first slider and the second slider at both ends of the placement frame are on the same straight line. A rotating shaft is rotatably installed at the axis of the second slider. One end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the vertical surface of the cover plate. The outer wall of the sterilization box is fixed with a first electric push rod at the position corresponding to the six sliding frames in the second ring, and the extended end of the first electric push rod passes through the sliding frame and is fixedly connected to the second slider.

[0010] Optionally, slots are provided at equal intervals on both sides and bottom of the placement frame and on the horizontal surface of the cover plate. A slot is provided on the top inner wall of the placement frame near the first ring. An insert is fixed to one end of the cover plate corresponding to the slot. Sliding grooves are provided on the top of both sides of the placement frame. The cover plate slides along the inside of the sliding grooves, and the insert is inserted into the slot when the cover plate covers the top of the placement frame.

[0011] Optionally, the first and second rings are provided with slots at the positions corresponding to the connecting shaft. The slots are the same width as the inner wall of the slide frame. One end of the rotating shaft passing through the second slider is fixed with a socket, and the connecting shaft is fixed with a protrusion at the position corresponding to the socket. After the second slider moves into the slot, the protrusion is vertically inserted into the socket.

[0012] Optionally, the drive assembly further includes: a fixed frame, a drive motor, a gear plate, and gears. One end of the connecting shaft that extends out of the sterilization chamber is fixed with a gear. The outer wall of the sterilization chamber is rotatably mounted on the inner ring of the six gears, and the gear plate is meshed with the gears. The outer wall of the sterilization chamber is fixed with a fixed frame, and the surface of the fixed frame is fixed with a drive motor. The output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the gear plate.

[0013] A method for high-temperature sterilization of edible sauces, the high-temperature sterilization process comprising the following steps: (1) The packaged sauce is evenly placed inside the placement box. The six placement boxes are divided into two rows and sent into the sterilization box. The placement boxes are combined with the cover of the unfolding component. (2) The six sets of placement frames and cover plates are moved and unfolded along the sliding frame of the first ring and the second ring by the unfolding component. The six sets of placement frames are distributed in a ring inside the sterilization box, corresponding to the high temperature spray pipes arranged in a ring. (3) After the drive shaft of the cover plate moves into the slot of the second ring, it engages with the connecting shaft. The drive assembly drives the placement frame and the cover plate to rotate, and the high-temperature spray pipe thoroughly sterilizes the packaged sauce in the placement frame. (4) The water generated by the high-temperature spray flows into the return box through the drainage trough, is heated by the heat exchange device and then returned to the delivery box for another ring spray high-temperature sterilization. (5) After sterilization, open the sealed door and pull the placement component out of the sterilization box. Push the packaged sauce out from the notch side of the placement frame and add new packaged sauce for the next high-temperature sterilization.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1. This invention delivers high-temperature liquid to each high-temperature spray pipe through a delivery box. The water after spraying flows from the drain trough into the return box, is reheated by the heat exchange device, and then returns to the delivery box, thereby realizing the internal water circulation of the device and enabling multiple high-temperature sterilization processes.

[0015] 2. When the placement frame is pulled out of the sterilization box, the invention moves the vertical plate and the tray through the bidirectional electric push rod, so that the tray supports the bottom of the three lower placement frames and the middle block on the central rod supports the three upper placement frames. Thus, the six placement frames are arranged in two layers. After being pulled out, it is convenient to send out the sauce inside in a unified manner, and it is also convenient to stack new sauces for high-temperature sterilization.

[0016] 3. The placement component of the present invention is fed into the sterilization box along the slide rail via a slide frame. The insertion rod is inserted into the insertion hole of the second ring. The structure of the first and second rings facilitates the unfolding of the two rows of placement frames into a ring structure, which is convenient for close proximity to the high-temperature spray pipe and improves the high-temperature sterilization efficiency. The arc frames at both ends of the central rod are connected to the slide frame to maintain the stability of the placement component. The position of the arc frames will not interfere with the unfolding and rotation of the placement frames. When unfolding, the bidirectional electric push rod moves the tray away from the placement frame to avoid interfering with the movement of the placement frame. The gap between the two trays will not interfere with the downward movement of the middle placement frame.

[0017] 4. Before the placement component is sent into the sterilization chamber, the invention moves the second slider along the sliding frame of the second ring closer to the center position using the first electric push rod. At this time, the cover plates at the outer end of the second slider converge and merge in the same way as the placement frame. After the placement frame is sent in, each cover plate slides along the sliding groove on both sides of the corresponding placement frame. After the insert is inserted into the slot, the cover plate and the placement frame are connected. Then, the first electric push rod drives the second slider to slide along the sliding frame. At the same time, the first slider at the other end of the placement frame slides along the sliding frame. Finally, the first slider and the second slider enter the slot at the same time. The rotating shaft of the second slider is connected to the protrusion of the connecting shaft through the socket. The drive motor drives the gear plate to rotate and mesh with six gears, so that the connecting shaft rotates synchronously. Under the action of the protrusion and the socket, the rotating shaft, the placement frame and the cover plate rotate at the same time, so that the different surfaces of the sauce inside the placement frame correspond to the outlet end of the high-temperature spray pipe, so as to ensure uniform heating and improve the high-temperature sterilization efficiency.

[0018] 5. In this invention, the placement frames are unfolded into a ring structure from two rows, with each placement frame close to the high-temperature spray pipe, thus making the contact more thorough and avoiding heat waste. After the high-temperature sterilization is completed, the six sets of placement frames are gathered back into two rows and the placement frames are sent out again. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a high-temperature sterilization process for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer wall structure of the sterilization chamber in a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which components are placed and fed into the sterilization chamber. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component structure in a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between a component and a second ring in a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the component structure in a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second ring in a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the socket and the connecting shaft in a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sterilization chamber in a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the placement frame and the first ring in a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the placement frame and the cover plate in a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces according to an embodiment of this disclosure; As shown in the figure: 1. Sterilization chamber; 11. Sealed door; 12. Heat exchanger; 13. Reflux chamber; 14. Discharge chamber; 15. High-temperature spray pipe; 16. Drainage trough; 17. Slide rail; 2. Placement components; 21. First ring; 22. Sliding frame; 23. Carriage; 24. Arc frame; 25. Bidirectional electric push rod; 26. Vertical plate; 27. Support plate; 28. Placement frame; 29. ​​Center rod; 210. Intermediate block; 211. Return spring; 212. First slider; 213. Slot; 214. Slide groove; 215. Slot; 3. Drive assembly; 31. Mounting frame; 32. Drive motor; 33. Gear disc; 34. Gear; 4. Unfolding assembly; 41. First electric push rod; 42. Second ring; 43. Connecting shaft; 44. Second slider; 45. Rotating shaft; 46. Slot; 47. Socket; 48. Protrusion; 49. Cover plate; 410. Insert block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, a method for high-temperature sterilization of edible sauces includes the following steps: (1) The packaged sauce is evenly placed inside the placement box. The six placement boxes are divided into two rows and sent into the sterilization box. The placement boxes are combined with the cover of the unfolding component. (2) The six sets of placement frames and cover plates are moved and unfolded along the sliding frame of the first ring and the second ring by the unfolding component. The six sets of placement frames are distributed in a ring inside the sterilization box, corresponding to the high temperature spray pipes arranged in a ring. (3) After the drive shaft of the cover plate moves into the slot of the second ring, it engages with the connecting shaft. The drive assembly drives the placement frame and the cover plate to rotate, and the high-temperature spray pipe thoroughly sterilizes the packaged sauce in the placement frame. (4) The water generated by the high-temperature spray flows into the return box through the drainage trough, is heated by the heat exchange device and then returned to the delivery box for another ring spray high-temperature sterilization. (5) After sterilization, open the sealed door and pull the placement component out of the sterilization box. Push the packaged sauce out from the notch side of the placement frame and add new packaged sauce for the next high-temperature sterilization.

[0022] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown in the present disclosure, an embodiment of a high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces is proposed, comprising: a sterilization chamber 1, a sealing door 11 rotatably installed at the inlet end of the sterilization chamber 1, high-temperature spray pipes 15 fixed circumferentially at equal intervals on the inner wall of the sterilization chamber 1, a placement component 2 inserted inside the sterilization chamber 1, and an unfolding component 4 provided on the inner wall of the sterilization chamber 1 away from the inlet end, the placement component 2 being connected to the unfolding component 4 after being inserted into the sterilization chamber 1, and a driving component 3 provided on the outer wall of the sterilization chamber 1 located on the unfolding component 4; the placement component 2 includes a first ring 21, a central rod 29 fixed at the axis of the first ring 21, three sets of placement frames 28 provided at the top and bottom of the central rod 29, and notches provided at the top and the end of the placement frame 28 facing the unfolding component 4; the unfolding component 4 includes a second ring 42, the second ring 42 being fixed to the sterilization chamber 1. On the inner wall of the sterilization chamber 1 away from the inlet, a cover plate 49 is provided on the surface of the second ring 42 corresponding to the position of the six sets of placement frames 28. The cover plate 49 is a right-angle plate, and the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the cover plate 49 block the notch position of the placement frame 28. The driving component 3 includes a connecting shaft 43, and there are six sets of connecting shafts 43. The six sets of connecting shafts 43 are equidistantly rotatably mounted on the surface of the second ring 42. The other end of the connecting shaft 43 rotates out of the sterilization chamber 1. When using the device, the initial two rows of placement components 2 are convenient for taking out and putting in the packaged sauce. After being sent into the sterilization chamber 1 and docked with the unfolding component 4, the six sets of placement frames 28 are unfolded into a ring shape. The placement frames 28 correspond to the high-temperature spray pipe 15. The driving component 3 drives the placement frames 28 to rotate, shortening the distance between the placement frames 28 and the spray pipe. Furthermore, by flipping the placement frames 28, efficient and comprehensive high-temperature sterilization is achieved, improving the high-temperature sterilization efficiency.

[0023] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the sterilization box 1 has drainage grooves 16 equidistantly provided on both sides of the bottom high-temperature spray pipe 15. A return box 13 is fixed on the bottom outer wall of the sterilization box 1, and a delivery box 14 is fixed on the top of the sterilization box 1. The drainage grooves 16 are connected to the return box 13, and the delivery box 14 is connected to the high-temperature spray pipe 15 through a pipe. A heat exchange device 12 is fixed on the side wall of the sterilization box 1. The top and bottom of the heat exchange device 12 are fixedly connected to the return box 13 and the delivery box 14 through pipes, respectively.

[0024] It is understandable that high-temperature liquid is delivered to each high-temperature spray pipe 15 through the delivery box 14, and the sprayed water flows into the return box 13 from the drain trough 16. After being reheated by the heat exchange device 12, it returns to the delivery box 14, thereby realizing the internal water circulation of the device and enabling multiple high-temperature sterilizations.

[0025] like Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the placement assembly 2 further includes: a sliding frame 22 and a sliding bracket 23. Six sliding frames 22 are equidistantly fixed on the surfaces of the first ring 21 and the second ring 42. A first slider 212 is slidably connected inside the sliding frame 22 of the first ring 21. The six sets of placement frames 28 are respectively rotatably connected to the nearest first slider 212 via a rotating shaft. A sliding bracket 23 is symmetrically fixed at the bottom of the first ring 21. A return spring 211 is fixed between the first slider 212 and the sliding frame 22. A slide rail 17 is fixed on the inner wall of the bottom of the sterilization box 1 at the position corresponding to the sliding bracket 23. The sliding bracket 23 is slidably inserted into the slide rail 17. An arc frame 24 is symmetrically fixed at the end of the central rod 29 away from the first ring 21. The arc frame 24 is located between the placement frame 28 and the second ring 42, and the outer side of the arc frame 24 is... The bottom of the arc frame 24 is fixedly connected to the slide frame 23 on the outer side of the moving path of the placement frame 28 along the slide frame 22. An insertion hole is provided at the axis of the second ring 42, and the end of the central rod 29 away from the first ring 21 is inserted into the insertion hole. A bidirectional electric push rod 25 is fixed to the side of the slide frame 23. Vertical plates 26 are fixed to the two extended ends of the bidirectional electric push rod 25. A support plate 27 is fixed to the top of the vertical plate 26. The support plate 27 is in contact with the bottom of the placement frame 28 at the lower end of the central rod 29. A middle block 210 is fixed to the middle surface of the central rod 29, and the middle block 210 is in contact with the bottom of the three sets of placement frames 28 at the upper end of the central rod 29. The support plate 27 contacts the bottom of the outer and middle placement frames 28, and the two support plates 27 at the same end of the slide frame 23 are located on both sides of the middle slide frame 22.

[0026] Understandably, when the placement frame 28 is pulled out of the sterilization chamber 1, the bidirectional electric push rod 25 drives the vertical plate 26 and the tray 27 to move, so that the tray 27 supports the bottom of the three lower placement frames 28, and the middle block 210 on the central rod 29 supports the three upper placement frames 28. Thus, the six placement frames 28 are arranged in two layers. After being pulled out, it is convenient to uniformly send out the sauces inside, and it is also convenient to stack new sauces for high-temperature sterilization. The placement component 2 is sent into the sterilization chamber 1 along the slide rail 17 via the slide 23, and the insertion rod is inserted into the second ring 42. Inside the hole, the structure of the first ring 21 and the second ring 42 facilitates the unfolding of the two rows of placement frames 28 into a ring structure, which is convenient to approach the high-temperature spray pipe 15 and improve the high-temperature sterilization efficiency. The arc frame 24 at both ends of the central rod 29 is connected to the slide 23 to maintain the stability of the placement component 2. The position of the arc frame 24 will not interfere with the unfolding and rotation of the placement frame 28. When unfolding, the bidirectional electric push rod 25 moves the support plate 27 away from the placement frame 28 to avoid interfering with the movement of the placement frame 28. The gap between the two support plates 27 will not interfere with the downward movement of the middle placement frame 28.

[0027] like Figure 5 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, in some embodiments, the unfolding assembly 4 further includes: a second slider 44, a rotating shaft 45, and an insert block 410. The second slider 44 is slidably connected inside the sliding frame 22 of the second ring 42. The first slider 212 and the second slider 44 at both ends of the placement frame 28 are on the same straight line. The rotating shaft 45 is rotatably mounted at the axis of the second slider 44. One end of the rotating shaft 45 is fixedly connected to the vertical surface of the cover plate 49. The outer wall of the sterilization box 1 corresponds to the six sliding frames 22 in the second ring 42. A first electric push rod 41 is fixed in position, and the extended end of the first electric push rod 41 passes through the interior of the sliding frame 22 and is fixedly connected to the second slider 44. The sides and bottom of the placement frame 28 and the horizontal surface of the cover plate 49 are all provided with equally spaced slots 213. A slot 215 is provided on the top inner wall of the placement frame 28 near the end of the first ring 21. A plug 410 is fixed to one end of the cover plate 49 corresponding to the slot 215. Sliding grooves 214 are provided on the top of both sides of the placement frame 28; wherein, the sides of the cover plate 49 are along the sliding groove... When the slide is inside the groove 214 and the cover plate 49 covers the top of the placement frame 28, the insert 410 is inserted into the slot 215. The first ring 21 and the second ring 42 have slots 46 at the positions corresponding to the connecting shaft 43. The slots 46 are the same width as the inner wall of the sliding frame 22. The rotating shaft 45 is fixed to a socket 47 at one end passing through the second slider 44. The connecting shaft 43 is fixed to a protrusion 48 at the position corresponding to the socket 47. After the second slider 44 moves into the slot 46, the protrusion 48 is vertical. The drive assembly 3, which is plugged into the socket 47, also includes: a fixing frame 31, a drive motor 32, a gear 33, and a gear 34. The gear 34 is fixed at one end of the connecting shaft 43 that passes through the sterilization box 1. The gear 33 is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the sterilization box 1 within the inner ring of the six gears 34, and the gear 33 meshes with the gear 34. The fixing frame 31 is fixed on the outer wall of the sterilization box 1, and the drive motor 32 is fixed on the surface of the fixing frame 31. The output end of the drive motor 32 is fixedly connected to the gear 33.

[0028] It should be noted that before the placement component 2 is sent into the sterilization chamber 1, the second slider 44 is moved closer to the center position along the sliding frame 22 of the second ring 42 by the first electric push rod 41. At this time, the cover plate 49 at the outer end of the second slider 44 gathers and merges in the same way as the placement frame 28. After the placement frame 28 is sent in, each cover plate 49 slides along the sliding groove 214 on both sides of the corresponding placement frame 28. After the insert block 410 is inserted into the slot 215, the cover plate 49 and the placement frame 28 are connected. Then, the first electric push rod 41 drives the second slider 44 to slide along the sliding frame 22. At the same time, the first slider 212 at the other end of the placement frame 28 slides along the sliding frame 22. Finally, the first slider 212 and the second slider 44 enter the slot 46 at the same time. The rotating shaft 45 of block 44 is connected to the protrusion 48 of connecting shaft 43 through socket 47. The drive motor 32 drives the gear disk 33 to rotate and mesh with six gears 34, so that the connecting shaft 43 rotates synchronously. Under the action of the protrusion 48 and socket 47, the rotating shaft 45, the placement frame 28 and the cover plate 49 rotate simultaneously, so that the different surfaces of the sauce inside the placement frame 28 correspond to the outlet end of the high temperature spray pipe 15, so as to ensure uniform heating and improve the high temperature sterilization efficiency. Because the placement frame 28 unfolds into a ring structure from two rows, each placement frame 28 is close to the high temperature spray pipe 15, so that the contact is more thorough and heat is not wasted. After the high temperature sterilization is completed, the six sets of placement frames 28 are gathered back into two rows and the placement frames 28 are sent out again.

[0029] Working principle: In use, the initial two rows of placement components 2 facilitate the removal and placement of packaged sauces. When the placement frames 28 are pulled out of the sterilization chamber 1, the bidirectional electric push rod 25 drives the vertical plate 26 and the tray 27 to move, so that the tray 27 supports the bottom of the three lower placement frames 28, and the middle block 210 on the central rod 29 supports the upper three placement frames 28. Thus, the six placement frames 28 are arranged in two layers. After being pulled out, it is convenient to uniformly send out the internal sauces, and it is also convenient to stack new sauces for high-temperature sterilization. The placement components 2 are sent into the sterilization chamber 1 along the slide rail 17 via the slide 23. The insertion rod is inserted into the insertion hole of the second ring 42. The structure of the first ring 21 and the second ring 42 facilitates the unfolding of the two rows of placement frames 28 into a ring structure, which is convenient for close proximity to the high-temperature spray pipe. 15. To improve the efficiency of high-temperature sterilization, the arc frames 24 at both ends of the central rod 29 are connected to the slide frame 23 to maintain the stability of the placement component 2. The position of the arc frames 24 will not interfere with the unfolding and rotation of the placement frame 28. When unfolding, the bidirectional electric push rod 25 moves the tray 27 away from the placement frame 28 to avoid interfering with the movement of the placement frame 28. The gap between the two trays 27 will not interfere with the downward movement of the middle placement frame 28. Before the placement component 2 is sent into the sterilization chamber 1, the first electric push rod 41 moves the second slider 44 along the slide frame 22 of the second ring 42 closer to the center position. At this time, the cover plate 49 at the outer end of the second slider 44 gathers and merges in the same way as the placement frame 28. After the placement frame 28 is sent in, each cover plate 49 moves along the corresponding sides of the placement frame 28. The slide 214 slides, and the insert 410 is inserted into the slot 215 to complete the docking of the cover plate 49 and the placement frame 28. Then, the first electric push rod 41 drives the second slider 44 to slide along the slide frame 22. At the same time, the first slider 212 at the other end of the placement frame 28 slides along the slide frame 22. Finally, the first slider 212 and the second slider 44 enter the slot 46 at the same time. The rotating shaft 45 of the second slider 44 is connected to the protrusion 48 of the connecting shaft 43 through the socket 47. The drive motor 32 drives the gear disk 33 to rotate and mesh with the six gears 34, so that the connecting shaft 43 rotates synchronously. Under the action of the protrusion 48 and the socket 47, the rotating shaft 45, the placement frame 28 and the cover plate 49 rotate at the same time, so that the different surfaces of the sauce inside the placement frame 28 are exposed to high temperatures. The outlet end of the spray pipe 15 is designed for uniform heating and improved high-temperature sterilization efficiency. Because the placement frames 28 unfold into a ring structure from two rows, each placement frame 28 is close to the high-temperature spray pipe 15, ensuring more thorough contact and preventing heat waste. After high-temperature sterilization, the six sets of placement frames 28 are brought back together into two rows and re-delivered, shortening the distance between the placement frames 28 and the spray pipe. Furthermore, flipping the placement frames 28 achieves efficient and comprehensive high-temperature sterilization, improving sterilization efficiency. High-temperature liquid is supplied to each high-temperature spray pipe 15 through the delivery box 14. The sprayed water flows from the drain trough 16 into the return box 13, is reheated by the heat exchange device 12, and then returns to the delivery box 14, thus achieving internal water circulation within the device.It can undergo multiple high-temperature sterilization processes.

[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of the present invention and its advantages. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A high-temperature sterilization device for edible sauces, characterized in that, include: A sterilization box (1) is provided with a sealing door (11) rotatably installed at the inlet end of the sterilization box (1). High-temperature spray pipes (15) are fixed in a ring at equal intervals on the inner wall of the sterilization box (1). A placement component (2) is inserted inside the sterilization box (1). An unfolding component (4) is provided on the inner wall of the sterilization box (1) away from the inlet. After the placement component (2) is inserted into the sterilization box (1), it is connected to the unfolding component (4) in a transmission manner. A driving component (3) is provided on the outer wall of the sterilization box (1) located on the unfolding component (4). The placement component (2) includes a first ring (21), a central rod (29) is fixed at the axis of the first ring (21), and three sets of placement frames (28) are provided at the top and bottom of the central rod (29). The top of the placement frame (28) and the end facing the unfolding component (4) are provided with notches. The unfolding component (4) includes a second ring (42), which is fixed on the inner wall of the sterilization box (1) away from the inlet. The surface of the second ring (42) is provided with a cover plate (49) corresponding to the position of the six sets of placement frames (28). The cover plate (49) is a right-angle plate, and the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the cover plate (49) are sealed at the notch position of the placement frame (28). The drive assembly (3) includes a connecting shaft (43), which is provided in six sets. The six sets of connecting shafts (43) are equidistantly rotatably mounted on the surface of the second ring (42), and the other end of the connecting shaft (43) rotatably passes through the sterilization box (1).

2. The apparatus for high temperature sterilization of edible sauce according to claim 1, wherein The sterilization box (1) has drainage channels (16) equidistantly provided on both sides of the bottom high-temperature spray pipe (15). A return box (13) is fixed on the bottom outer wall of the sterilization box (1). A delivery box (14) is fixed on the top of the sterilization box (1). The drainage channels (16) are connected to the return box (13). The delivery box (14) is connected to the high-temperature spray pipe (15) through a pipe. The sterilization box (1) is equipped with a heat exchange device (12) fixed on its side wall. The top and bottom of the heat exchange device (12) are fixedly connected to the return box (13) and the delivery box (14) respectively through pipes.

3. The apparatus for high temperature sterilization of edible sauce according to claim 2, wherein The placement component (2) also includes: Slide frame (22), slide bracket (23), six slide frames (22) are fixed at equal intervals on the surface of the first ring (21) and the second ring (42), a first slider (212) is slidably connected inside the slide frame (22) of the first ring (21), the six sets of placement frames (28) are respectively rotatably connected to the nearest first slider (212) through a rotating shaft, the bottom of the first ring (21) is symmetrically fixed with a slide bracket (23), and a return spring (211) is fixed between the first slider (212) and the slide frame (22); The sterilization box (1) has a slide rail (17) fixed on the inner wall of the bottom corresponding to the position of the slide (23), and the slide (23) is slidably inserted into the slide rail (17).

4. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The center rod (29) is symmetrically fixed with an arc frame (24) at one end away from the first ring (21). The arc frame (24) is located between the placement frame (28) and the second ring (42), and the outer side of the arc frame (24) is located outside the movement path of the placement frame (28) along the slide frame (22). The bottom of the arc frame (24) is fixedly connected to the slide frame (23). The second ring (42) has an insertion hole at its axis, and the end of the central rod (29) away from the first ring (21) is inserted into the insertion hole.

5. The apparatus for high temperature sterilization of edible sauce according to claim 4, wherein The slide (23) is fixed with a bidirectional electric push rod (25) on its side. The two extended ends of the bidirectional electric push rod (25) are fixed with vertical plates (26). The top of the vertical plates (26) is fixed with a support plate (27). The support plate (27) is pressed against the bottom of the placement frame (28) at the lower end of the central rod (29). The middle surface of the central rod (29) is fixed with a middle block (210). The middle block (210) is pressed against the bottom of the three sets of placement frames (28) at the upper end of the central rod (29). The tray (27) is in contact with the bottom of the outer and middle placement frames (28), and the two trays (27) at the same end of the carriage (23) are located on both sides of the middle carriage (22).

6. The apparatus for high temperature sterilization of edible sauce according to claim 5, wherein The unfolding component (4) also includes: The second slider (44), the rotating shaft (45), and the insert (410) are slidably connected inside the sliding frame (22) of the second ring (42). The first slider (212) and the second slider (44) at both ends of the placement frame (28) are on the same straight line. The rotating shaft (45) is rotatably installed at the axis of the second slider (44). One end of the rotating shaft (45) is fixedly connected to the vertical surface of the cover plate (49). The sterilization box (1) has a first electric push rod (41) fixed on the outer wall corresponding to the position of the six sliding frames (22) in the second ring (42), and the extended end of the first electric push rod (41) is inserted into the sliding frame (22) and fixedly connected to the second slider (44).

7. The apparatus for high temperature sterilization of edible sauce as claimed in claim 6 wherein, The placement frame (28) has slots (213) at equal intervals on both sides and bottom as well as on the horizontal surface of the cover plate (49). The placement frame (28) has a slot (215) on the top inner wall near the first ring (21). The cover plate (49) has a plug (410) fixed at one end corresponding to the slot (215). The placement frame (28) has sliding grooves (214) on both sides at the top. The cover plate (49) slides along the inside of the groove (214) on both sides, and the insert (410) is inserted into the slot (215) when the cover plate (49) covers the top of the placement frame (28).

8. The apparatus for high temperature sterilization of edible sauce according to claim 7, wherein The first ring (21) and the second ring (42) are provided with a slot (46) at the position corresponding to the connecting shaft (43). The slot (46) is the same width as the inner wall of the slide frame (22). The rotating shaft (45) passes through the second slider (44) and is fixed with a socket (47). The connecting shaft (43) is fixed with a protrusion (48) at the position corresponding to the socket (47). When the second slider (44) moves into the slot (46), the protrusion (48) is vertically inserted into the socket (47).

9. The apparatus for high temperature sterilization of edible sauce according to claim 8, wherein The driving component (3) also includes: The set includes a fixed frame (31), a drive motor (32), a gear disc (33), and a gear (34). The connecting shaft (43) extends out of the sterilization box (1) and is fixed with a gear (34). The outer wall of the sterilization box (1) is rotatably mounted with a gear disc (33) on the inner ring of the six gears (34), and the gear disc (33) meshes with the gear (34). The outer wall of the sterilization box (1) is fixed with a fixed frame (31), and the surface of the fixed frame (31) is fixed with a drive motor (32). The output end of the drive motor (32) is fixedly connected to the gear disc (33).

10. A process for high temperature sterilization of edible sauce as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The high-temperature sterilization process includes the following steps: (1) The packaged sauce is evenly placed inside the placement box. The six placement boxes are divided into two rows and sent into the sterilization box. The placement boxes are combined with the cover of the unfolding component. (2) The six sets of placement frames and cover plates are moved and unfolded along the sliding frame of the first ring and the second ring by the unfolding component. The six sets of placement frames are distributed in a ring inside the sterilization box, corresponding to the high temperature spray pipes arranged in a ring. (3) After the drive shaft of the cover plate moves into the slot of the second ring, it engages with the connecting shaft. The drive assembly drives the placement frame and the cover plate to rotate, and the high-temperature spray pipe thoroughly sterilizes the packaged sauce in the placement frame. (4) The water generated by the high-temperature spray flows into the return box through the drainage trough, is heated by the heat exchange device and then returned to the delivery box for another ring spray high-temperature sterilization. (5) After sterilization, open the sealed door and pull the placement component out of the sterilization box. Push the packaged sauce out from the notch side of the placement frame and add new packaged sauce for the next high-temperature sterilization.

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