Blanching equipment for Chinese chestnut processing

By designing an automated storage basket system driven by hydraulic cylinders and servo motors in chestnut processing equipment, the scald problem caused by the extraction of storage structures in existing equipment is solved, and the safety and automation of the equipment are improved.

CN222322760UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10ANHUI HE YI FOOD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421227816.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-31
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-31

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Technical Problem

During the blanching process, the existing chestnut processing equipment is still located above the boiling water after extraction, which causes workers to extend into the steam range during the discharge operation, which is prone to burns, and the equipment is poorly safe.

Method used

A bleaching equipment for chestnut processing including a reservoir, heating mechanism and auxiliary components is designed. Through a storage basket driven by a hydraulic cylinder and a servo motor, it realizes automatic extraction and rotary pouring, reduces manual operation and improves safety.

Benefits of technology

Through the automated storage basket system, the operating frequency of workers in high-temperature areas is reduced, the safety and efficiency of equipment are improved, and the risk of scalding is reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of Chinese chestnut processing, in particular to blanching equipment for Chinese chestnut processing, which comprises a water storage tank, a heating mechanism and an auxiliary component, the heating mechanism is arranged behind the water storage tank, the input end of the heating mechanism is communicated with the inner wall of the water storage tank, and a water injection pipe is mounted at the input end of the heating mechanism. The water injection pipe is fixedly connected with the side surface of the reservoir, the water injection pipe is communicated with the inner wall of the reservoir, a distribution box is arranged on the side of the reservoir, a guide assembly is arranged on the side surface of the reservoir and comprises a sliding block, and the auxiliary assembly is arranged on the upper surface of the sliding block. According to the automatic feeding device, the guiding assembly and the auxiliary assembly are arranged, so that the automation degree of the device is increased, the problem that when a worker conducts manual discharging, the arm needs to stretch into a machining area, and consequently the worker is prone to being injured is solved, and the safety of the device in the using process is further improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of chestnut processing, in particular to blanching equipment for chestnut processing. Background Art

[0002] Chestnut is a plant of the genus Castanea in the Fagaceae family, native to China. It is an important economic crop and has a high demand in the market. It is rich in nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. With the development of the times, today's chestnut processing companies use blanching equipment to treat the surface cortex of the chestnuts during the processing of chestnuts to facilitate the subsequent processing steps.

[0003] Prior art includes a utility model with publication number CN216853730U, which discloses a blanching device for chestnut processing that prevents scalding. The patent adopts a blanching pool, and two guide rods are fixedly connected to the top surface of the blanching pool, and a top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the two guide rods. A threaded screw is rotatably connected between the blanching pool and the top plate, and a lifting plate is threadedly connected to the side surface of the threaded screw. The surface of the lifting plate is slidably matched with the guide rods, a first bracket is fixedly connected to the top surface of the lifting plate, and a rotating plate is rotatably connected to the surface of the lifting plate. The purpose of the utility model is to provide a blanching device for chestnut processing that prevents scalding, so as to solve the problem that the existing chestnut blanching device, when in use, directly pours the chestnuts into hot water, and the chestnuts are left to blanch in the hot water, which makes it difficult to fully blanch the chestnuts, resulting in poor blanching effect of the device, and after blanching, when the chestnuts are taken out of the hot water, the workers are easily scalded, resulting in poor safety of the equipment.

[0004] The inventor discovered in his daily work that in the process of using blanching equipment to process chestnuts, there is an existing blanching equipment such as the above-mentioned one that can lift the storage structure located in the boiling water through a driving mechanism to reduce the chance of workers being scalded. Although the driving structure set therein can achieve a separation effect, the storage structure after extraction is still located above the boiling water, so that when the staff perform the feeding operation, they need to extend their arms and other parts of their body into the steam range of the boiling water, which leads to the problem that the staff will still be burned. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to solve the problem in the prior art that the storage structure after extraction is still located above the boiling water, so that the staff need to extend their arms and other parts into the steam range of the boiling water when performing the feeding operation, which will cause the staff to be burned. A blanching device for chestnut processing is proposed to solve the problem.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a blanching device for chestnut processing, comprising a water reservoir, a heating mechanism and an auxiliary component, wherein the heating mechanism is arranged at the rear of the water reservoir, the input end of the heating mechanism is connected to the inner wall of the water reservoir, the input end of the heating mechanism is equipped with a water injection pipe, the water injection pipe is fixedly connected to the side surface of the water reservoir, the water injection pipe is connected to the inner wall of the water reservoir, a distribution box is arranged at the side of the water reservoir, the distribution box is electrically connected to the heating mechanism, a guide component is arranged on the side surface of the water reservoir, the guide component comprises a slider, the auxiliary component is arranged on the upper surface of the slider, the auxiliary component comprises a hydraulic cylinder, the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the slider, the driving end of the hydraulic cylinder is bolted with an L-shaped bracket, the side surface of the L-shaped bracket is bolted with a servo motor, the driving end of the servo motor is bolted with a connecting sleeve, the outer circumference of the connecting sleeve is fixedly connected with a connecting frame, the lower surface of the connecting frame is fixedly connected with a storage basket, and the storage basket is located on the inner wall of the water reservoir.

[0007] Preferably, the number of the hydraulic cylinders is two, and the two hydraulic cylinders are symmetrically arranged about the water reservoir. The L-shaped bracket matches the number of hydraulic cylinders. By installing the hydraulic cylinders on both sides of the water reservoir, the storage basket containing the chestnuts can be ejected after the chestnuts are blanched to reduce the risks caused by manual operation.

[0008] Preferably, the driving end of the servo motor passes through the side surface of the L-shaped bracket, and there are two servo motors, which are symmetrically arranged with respect to the water tank. By installing the servo motor above the L-shaped bracket, the connecting frame and the storage basket can be rotated in cooperation with the connecting sleeve after the storage basket is separated from the water tank, thereby facilitating the removal of chestnuts from the storage basket.

[0009] Preferably, the length of the connecting sleeve is greater than the width of the water tank wall, and the connecting frame is located on the inner wall of the water tank. The connecting sleeve and the storage basket can be connected by installing the connecting frame above the storage basket, thereby achieving a linkage effect between the two to ensure that the connecting sleeve can drive the storage basket to move.

[0010] Preferably, the guide assembly also includes a guide rail, which is arranged on the side surface of the water reservoir, and both ends of the guide rail are bolted with limit blocks, the slider is slidably connected to the surface of the guide rail, the upper surface of the slider is fixedly connected with a rear baffle, the rear baffle abuts against the side surface of the hydraulic cylinder, the upper surface of the slider is fixedly connected with a front baffle, the front baffle abuts against the side surface of the hydraulic cylinder, the side surface of the front baffle is fixedly connected with a connecting column, and the side surface of the connecting column is fixedly connected with a handle, and the spacing of the guide rails can be limited by installing a limit block above the guide rail, thereby ensuring that the sliding spacing of the slider is within the guide rail.

[0011] Preferably, the upper surface of the slider is fixedly connected with a reinforcing rib, the reinforcing rib is fixedly connected to the side surface of the rear baffle, and the reinforcing rib is fixedly connected to the side surface of the front baffle. By designing the reinforcing rib above the slider, the structural strength between the slider and the front baffle and the rear baffle can be increased, thereby improving the firmness of the connecting parts.

[0012] Preferably, there are two connecting columns, which are symmetrically arranged about the handle. By installing the connecting columns on the surface of the front baffle, the staff can install the handle to ensure that the handle is in a suspended state, and under the action of the connecting columns, the handle and the front baffle can be connected, so that when the staff pulls the handle, the front baffle can be driven to move.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:

[0014] In the utility model, by providing a guide component and an auxiliary component, during processing, it is ensured that the storage basket is above the water reservoir, and then the chestnuts are poured into the storage basket. After the chestnut adding operation is completed, the hydraulic cylinder is controlled to work so that the hydraulic cylinder retracts and the height of the storage basket is lowered. While the height of the storage basket is lowered, it is immersed in the boiling water in the water reservoir, and at the same time, the heating mechanism is powered on to circulate and heat the water source to ensure that the water source is in a high temperature state. When the chestnuts are blanched, the hydraulic cylinder is controlled to work again, and the hydraulic cylinder cooperates with the L-shaped bracket to lift the servo motor, and the servo motor cooperates with the connecting sleeve and the connecting frame to pull the storage basket, and the storage basket is forced to separate from the water reservoir. When the storage basket is completely separated from the water reservoir, it is pulled The handle cooperates with the connecting column to pull the front baffle, and the front baffle is subjected to force to cooperate with the rear baffle and the slider. Under the guidance of the guide rail, the auxiliary component is driven to move. When the slider moves to the maximum spacing, the servo motor is turned on, and the servo motor is energized to cooperate with the connecting sleeve to rotate the connecting frame counterclockwise. The connecting frame drives the storage basket to rotate. During the rotation, the storage basket gradually tilts and pours out the chestnuts inside itself, and then the chestnut blanching operation is completed. By setting the guiding components and auxiliary components, the degree of automation of the equipment is increased, thereby reducing the problem of workers needing to extend their arms into the processing area when manually unloading materials, which can easily cause injuries to workers, and further improves the safety of the equipment during use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 The utility model provides a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a chestnut blanching device;

[0016] Figure 2 The utility model provides a rear view structural schematic diagram of a blanching device for chestnut processing;

[0017] Figure 3 The utility model proposes a blanching device for chestnut processing Figure 2Schematic diagram of the structure at A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 4 The utility model provides a partial structural schematic diagram of a blanching device for chestnut processing;

[0019] Figure 5 The utility model proposes a blanching device for chestnut processing Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Water reservoir; 2. Heating mechanism; 3. Water injection pipe; 4. Distribution box; 5. Guide assembly; 51. Guide rail; 52. Limit block; 53. Slider; 54. Rear baffle; 55. Front baffle; 56. Connecting column; 57. Handle; 6. Auxiliary assembly; 61. Hydraulic cylinder; 62. L-shaped bracket; 63. Servo motor; 64. Connecting sleeve; 65. Connecting frame; 66. Storage basket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] See also Figure 1-5 The utility model provides a technical solution: a blanching device for chestnut processing, comprising a water reservoir 1, a heating mechanism 2 and an auxiliary component 6, the heating mechanism 2 is arranged at the rear of the water reservoir 1, the input end of the heating mechanism 2 is connected to the inner wall of the water reservoir 1, a water injection pipe 3 is installed at the input end of the heating mechanism 2, the water injection pipe 3 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the water reservoir 1, the water injection pipe 3 is connected to the inner wall of the water reservoir 1, a distribution box 4 is arranged on the side of the water reservoir 1, the distribution box 4 is electrically connected to the heating mechanism 2, a guide component 5 is arranged on the side surface of the water reservoir 1, the guide component 5 includes a slider 53, and the auxiliary component 6 is arranged on the upper surface of the slider 53.

[0023] The specific settings and functions of the auxiliary component 6 and the guide component 5 are described in detail below.

[0024] In this embodiment: the auxiliary component 6 includes a hydraulic cylinder 61, the hydraulic cylinder 61 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the slider 53, the driving end of the hydraulic cylinder 61 is bolted with an L-shaped bracket 62, the side surface of the L-shaped bracket 62 is bolted with a servo motor 63, the driving end of the servo motor 63 is bolted with a connecting sleeve 64, the outer circumference of the connecting sleeve 64 is fixedly connected with a connecting frame 65, the lower surface of the connecting frame 65 is fixedly connected with a storage basket 66, and the storage basket 66 is located on the inner wall of the water reservoir 1.

[0025] Specifically, there are two hydraulic cylinders 61, which are symmetrically arranged with respect to the water reservoir 1. The L-shaped bracket 62 matches the number of the hydraulic cylinders 61. By installing the hydraulic cylinders 61 on both sides of the water reservoir 1, the storage basket 66 containing the chestnuts can be ejected after the chestnuts are blanched to reduce the risk of manual operation.

[0026] Specifically, the driving end of the servo motor 63 passes through the side surface of the L-shaped bracket 62 . There are two servo motors 63 , and the two servo motors 63 are disposed symmetrically with respect to the water reservoir 1 .

[0027] In this embodiment: by installing a servo motor 63 above the L-shaped bracket 62, after the storage basket 66 is separated from the water reservoir 1, the connecting frame 65 and the storage basket 66 can be rotated in cooperation with the connecting sleeve 64, thereby facilitating the removal of the chestnuts in the storage basket 66.

[0028] Specifically, the length of the connecting sleeve 64 is greater than the width of the wall of the water reservoir 1, and the connecting frame 65 is located on the inner wall of the water reservoir 1. The connecting frame 65 installed above the storage basket 66 can connect the connecting sleeve 64 and the storage basket 66, thereby achieving a linkage effect between the two to ensure that the connecting sleeve 64 can drive the storage basket 66 to move.

[0029] In this embodiment: the guide assembly 5 also includes a guide rail 51, which is arranged on the side surface of the water reservoir 1, and both ends of the guide rail 51 are bolted to limit blocks 52, a slider 53 is slidably connected to the surface of the guide rail 51, and the upper surface of the slider 53 is fixedly connected to a rear baffle 54, and the rear baffle 54 abuts against the side surface of the hydraulic cylinder 61, and the upper surface of the slider 53 is fixedly connected to a front baffle 55, and the front baffle 55 abuts against the side surface of the hydraulic cylinder 61, and the side surface of the front baffle 55 is fixedly connected to a connecting column 56, and the side surface of the connecting column 56 is fixedly connected to a handle 57.

[0030] In this embodiment, the spacing of the guide rail 51 can be limited by the limit block 52 installed above the guide rail 51 , thereby ensuring that the sliding spacing of the slider 53 is within the guide rail 51 .

[0031] Specifically, the upper surface of the slider 53 is fixedly connected with a reinforcing rib, the reinforcing rib is fixedly connected to the side surface of the rear baffle 54, and the reinforcing rib is fixedly connected to the side surface of the front baffle 55. By designing the reinforcing rib above the slider 53, the structural strength between the slider 53 and the front baffle 55 and the rear baffle 54 can be increased, thereby improving the firmness of the connection parts.

[0032] Specifically, there are two connecting posts 56 , and the two connecting posts 56 are disposed symmetrically with respect to the handle 57 .

[0033] In this embodiment: through the connecting column 56 installed on the surface of the front baffle 55, the staff can install the handle 57 to ensure that the handle 57 is in a suspended state, and under the action of the connecting column 56, the handle 57 and the front baffle 55 can be connected, so that when the staff pulls the handle 57, the front baffle 55 can be driven to move.

[0034] Working principle: During processing, ensure that the storage basket 66 is above the water reservoir 1, then pour the chestnuts into the storage basket 66. After the chestnut adding operation is completed, control the hydraulic cylinder 61 to work, so that the hydraulic cylinder 61 retracts and lowers the height of the storage basket 66. While the height of the storage basket 66 is lowered, it is immersed in the boiling water in the water reservoir 1. At the same time, the heating mechanism 2 is powered on to circulate the heating water source to ensure that the water source is in a high temperature state. When the chestnuts are blanched, control the hydraulic cylinder 61 to work again. The hydraulic cylinder 61 cooperates with the L-shaped bracket 62 to lift the servo motor 63. The servo motor 63 cooperates with the connecting sleeve 64 and the connecting frame 65 to pull the storage basket 66. Basket 66, the storage basket 66 is forced to separate from the water reservoir 1. When the storage basket 66 is completely separated from the water reservoir 1, pull the handle 57, and the handle 57 cooperates with the connecting column 56 to pull the front baffle 55. The front baffle 55 is forced to cooperate with the rear baffle 54 and the slider 53. Under the guidance of the guide rail 51, the auxiliary component 6 is driven to move. When the slider 53 moves to the maximum spacing, turn on the switch of the servo motor 63. The servo motor 63 is energized to cooperate with the connecting sleeve 64 to rotate the connecting frame 65 counterclockwise. The connecting frame 65 drives the storage basket 66 to rotate. During the rotation, the storage basket 66 gradually tilts and pours out the chestnuts inside itself, and then the chestnut blanching operation is completed.

Claims

1. A blanching device for chestnut processing, comprising a water reservoir (1), a heating mechanism (2) and an auxiliary component (6), characterized in that: The heating mechanism (2) is arranged at the rear of the water reservoir (1); the input end of the heating mechanism (2) is connected to the inner wall of the water reservoir (1); a water injection pipe (3) is installed at the input end of the heating mechanism (2); the water injection pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the water reservoir (1); the water injection pipe (3) is connected to the inner wall of the water reservoir (1); a distribution box (4) is arranged on the side of the water reservoir (1); the distribution box (4) is electrically connected to the heating mechanism (2); a guide assembly (5) is arranged on the side surface of the water reservoir (1); the guide assembly (5) includes a slider (53); the auxiliary assembly (6) is arranged On the upper surface of the slider (53), the auxiliary component (6) includes a hydraulic cylinder (61), the hydraulic cylinder (61) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the slider (53), the driving end of the hydraulic cylinder (61) is bolted to an L-shaped bracket (62), the side surface of the L-shaped bracket (62) is bolted to a servo motor (63), the driving end of the servo motor (63) is bolted to a connecting sleeve (64), the outer circumference of the connecting sleeve (64) is fixedly connected to a connecting frame (65), the lower surface of the connecting frame (65) is fixedly connected to a storage basket (66), and the storage basket (66) is located on the inner wall of the water reservoir (1).

2. The blanching equipment for chestnut processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the hydraulic cylinders (61) is two, and the two hydraulic cylinders (61) are arranged symmetrically with respect to the water reservoir (1). The number of the L-shaped brackets (62) matches the number of the hydraulic cylinders (61).

3. The blanching equipment for chestnut processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving end of the servo motor (63) passes through the side surface of the L-shaped bracket (62), the number of the servo motors (63) is two, and the two servo motors (63) are arranged in a left-right symmetrical manner with respect to the water reservoir (1).

4. The blanching equipment for chestnut processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the connecting sleeve (64) is greater than the width of the wall of the water reservoir (1), and the connecting frame (65) is located on the inner wall of the water reservoir (1).

5. The blanching equipment for chestnut processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide assembly (5) further comprises a guide rail (51), wherein the guide rail (51) is arranged on the side surface of the water reservoir (1), and both ends of the guide rail (51) are bolted to limit blocks (52), the slider (53) is slidably connected to the surface of the guide rail (51), the upper surface of the slider (53) is fixedly connected to a rear baffle (54), and the rear baffle (54) abuts against the side surface of the hydraulic cylinder (61), the upper surface of the slider (53) is fixedly connected to a front baffle (55), and the front baffle (55) abuts against the side surface of the hydraulic cylinder (61), the side surface of the front baffle (55) is fixedly connected to a connecting column (56), and the side surface of the connecting column (56) is fixedly connected to a handle (57).

6. The blanching equipment for chestnut processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper surface of the sliding block (53) is fixedly connected with a reinforcing rib, the reinforcing rib is fixedly connected to the side surface of the rear baffle (54), and the reinforcing rib is fixedly connected to the side surface of the front baffle (55).

7. The blanching equipment for chestnut processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the connecting posts (56) is two, and the two connecting posts (56) are disposed in a left-right symmetrical manner with respect to the handle (57).

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  • Anti-scald blanching equipment for Chinese chestnut processing

    CN216853730U