Ice water soaking tank

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of fish processing, and discloses an ice water soaking tank which comprises a rack and a conveying belt arranged in the rack and further comprises a heat preservation cover detachably arranged on the rack and a fixing device used for fixing the heat preservation cover to the rack. The heat preservation cover comprises a top plate and two side plates arranged on the two sides of the top plate, the length direction of the heat preservation cover is parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying belt, inserting grooves allowing the side plates to be connected in an inserted mode are formed in the machine frame, and the side plates can be fixed in the inserting grooves through the fixing devices. The cooling device can reduce the rising speed of the ice water temperature and improve the cooling effect on fishes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of fish processing, and in particular to an ice water immersion tank. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the food industry, fish processing has changed from traditional workshop-style production to highly automated assembly line processing. Fish assembly line processing generally includes a continuous production method that integrates multiple links such as pretreatment, cutting, cleaning, and packaging.

[0003] After cleaning the fish, it is generally necessary to use an ice water soaking tank to soak and cool the fish before packaging the fish. The ice water soaking tank includes a frame, the frame is hollow inside, and is provided with a conveyor belt. The lower end of the frame is provided with a water inlet pipe, and the upper end is provided with a water outlet pipe. When in use, the fish is placed on the conveyor belt, and the water inlet pipe inputs ice water so that the ice water overflows the fish. The water outlet pipe discharges water to maintain the water level in the frame. The discharge end of the rear end of the conveyor belt is tilted upward, and the fish is sent out from the discharge end of the conveyor belt after being soaked in water.

[0004] With respect to the above-mentioned related technologies, the ice water in the rack is exposed to the air for a long time. When the weather is hot, the temperature of the ice water rises rapidly, which will affect the cooling effect on the fish. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to reduce the rising speed of ice water temperature and improve the cooling effect on fish, the present application provides an ice water immersion tank.

[0006] The present application provides an ice water immersion tank, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An ice water immersion tank comprises a frame and a conveyor belt arranged in the frame, and also comprises a heat preservation cover detachably arranged on the frame, and a fixing device for fixing the heat preservation cover to the frame, the heat preservation cover comprises a top plate and two side plates arranged on both sides of the top plate, the length direction of the heat preservation cover is parallel to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt, the frame is provided with a slot for the side plate to be plugged in, and the fixing device can fix the side plate in the slot.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the temperature is high, the insulation cover is fixed on the frame, which can play the effect of isolating the temperature, reduce the rising speed of the ice water temperature, and improve the cooling effect of fish immersion; the insulation cover side panel and the slot are plugged in and matched to perform preliminary positioning of the insulation cover.

[0009] Optionally, a water inlet pipe is provided at the lower end of the frame, a water outlet pipe is provided at the upper end of the frame, baffle plates are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt, a water storage tank is formed between the baffle plates and the side walls of the frame, and the conveyor belt has openings for passing ice water.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the method of water inlet at the lower end and water outlet at the upper end can maintain the height of the ice water level, and at the same time, the setting of the baffle plate can limit the fish from falling from the side of the conveyor belt.

[0011] Optionally, a water hole for ice water to pass through is opened on the baffle plate, and the water hole corresponds to the position of the water outlet pipe.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to discharge the ice water with higher temperature on the surface.

[0013] Optionally, a filter plate is provided between the conveyor belt and the frame, the conveyor belt has a horizontal section for soaking fish, and an inclined section for discharging materials, and the filter plates are respectively provided at both ends of the horizontal section of the conveyor belt.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, impurities that may be on the fish's body will fall into the water, and the filter plate can intercept the impurities within a certain range, making it easier to clean them later.

[0015] Optionally, two mutually parallel positioning plates are provided on the side wall of the frame facing the conveyor belt and the side wall of the conveyor belt facing the frame, and a mounting groove for placing the filter plate is formed between the four positioning plates.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the filter plate can be installed or disassembled conveniently and quickly.

[0017] Optionally, the fixing device includes a slide plate slidably set on the frame, the frame is provided with a slide groove for the slide plate to slide, the slide groove is connected with the slot, the side panel is provided with a card slot for the slider to be inserted into the card slot, and the fixing device also includes an elastic member for driving the slide plate to be inserted into the card slot, and an unlocking member for driving the slide plate out of the card slot.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the slide plate is inserted into the slot under the drive of the elastic member, so that the side plate can be fixed, that is, the heat preservation cover can be fixed on the frame.

[0019] Optionally, the elastic member is a spring, and the spring is arranged between the bottom wall of the slide groove and the slide plate. When the end surface of the slide plate abuts against the side wall of the slot, the spring is in a compressed state.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the spring can drive the slide plate to press against the side wall of the slot, thereby improving the stability of fixing the heat preservation cover.

[0021] Optionally, a chamfer is formed at one end of the slide plate facing away from the spring, and when the side plate is inserted into the slot, the side plate can abut against the chamfer of the slide plate.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, when installing the heat preservation cover, the chamfered position of the slide plate can slide into the slide groove under the abutment of the side plate. When the side plate is inserted into the bottom wall of the slot, the slide plate can be reinserted into the slot under the action of the spring, which is simple and quick.

[0023] Optionally, the unlocking member is an unlocking block arranged on the slide plate, and a clearance groove for the unlocking block to slide is provided on the frame, and one end of the unlocking block away from the slide plate extends outside the frame.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the thermal insulation cover can be quickly unlocked by sliding the unlocking block.

[0025] Optionally, the ice water immersion tank also includes a water inlet main pipe arranged on one side of the conveyor belt, and a water inlet branch pipe arranged on the water inlet main pipe, the water inlet branch pipe extends above the conveyor belt, and a water outlet is opened on the water inlet branch pipe. The water inlet main pipe extends along the length direction of the conveyor belt, and a plurality of water inlet branches are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the water inlet main pipe, and a plurality of water outlets are opened along the length direction of the water inlet branch pipe.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, through the cooperation of the water inlet main pipe and the water inlet branch pipe, ice water can be directly poured onto the upper surface of the conveyor belt, thereby further increasing the cooling effect on the fish.

[0027] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0028] 1. By setting up a heat preservation cover, it can play a heat preservation effect, reduce the speed of ice water temperature drop, and improve the cooling effect on fish;

[0029] 2. By setting up the water inlet main pipe and water inlet branch pipe, ice water can be directly sprayed on the surface of the conveyor belt to further improve the cooling effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the frame;

[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the water inlet main pipeline.

[0034] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1. frame; 11. slot; 12. water inlet pipe; 13. water outlet pipe; 14. positioning plate; 15. slide; 2. conveyor belt; 21. material baffle plate; 211. water hole; 3. insulation cover; 31. top plate; 32. side plate; 321. slot; 4. fixing device; 41. slide plate; 42. elastic member; 421. spring; 43. unlocking member; 431. unlocking block; 5. filter plate; 6. water inlet main pipe; 61. water inlet branch pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 This application is described in further detail.

[0036] The present application embodiment discloses an ice water immersion tank. Figure 1 The ice water immersion tank includes a frame 1 and a conveyor belt 2 fixed in the frame 1. The frame 1 is hollow inside and open at the top. A water inlet pipe 12 and a water outlet pipe 13 are provided on the frame 1. The water inlet pipe 12 is located at the lower end of the frame 1, and the water outlet pipe 13 is located at the upper end of the frame 1. Ice water is sent into the frame 1 through the water inlet pipe 12 until the ice water overflows the conveyor belt 2, so that the fish placed on the conveyor belt 2 can be chilled. Water is discharged from the water outlet pipe 13, which can be used to control the water level in the frame 1.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the ice water immersion tank further includes a heat preservation cover 3 detachably arranged on the frame 1, and a fixing device 4 for fixing the heat preservation cover 3 on the frame 1. The heat preservation cover 3 includes a fixed plate located at the top and two side plates 32 integrally formed on both sides of the top plate 31. The two side plates 32 and the top plate 31 form an inverted "U" shape, so that the heat preservation cover 3 can cover the top of the frame 1, reduce the speed of the loss of the ice water temperature in the frame 1, and improve the cooling effect on the fish.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the conveyor belt 2 has a horizontal section and an inclined section, wherein the fish are placed in the horizontal section and immersed in ice water for cooling; the inclined section is located at the outlet end of the conveyor belt 2 and is connected to the horizontal section. When the fish are immersed, they can be sent from the horizontal section to the inclined section for draining and then sent upward out of the conveyor belt 2. A flushing device can be provided above the inclined section to rinse and clean the fish entering the inclined section. The heat-insulating cover 3 extends along the length direction of the frame 1 and is covered on the horizontal section; a slot 11 for inserting two side panels 32 is provided on the upper surface of the frame 1, and two fixing devices 4 are provided corresponding to the two side panels 32, and the two side panels 32 can be fixed in the two slots 11 respectively.

[0039] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3In this embodiment, the fixing device 4 includes a slide plate 41 slidably arranged on the frame 1. The slide plate 41 can be a rectangular plate and extends along the length direction of the frame 1. A slide groove 15 for the slide plate 41 to slide is opened in the frame 1. The slide groove 15 is connected to the slot 11 and is located on the side of the slot 11 away from the conveyor belt 2. A slot 11 for the slide plate 41 to be plugged into is opened on the side wall of the side plate 32 away from the conveyor belt 2. When the slide plate 41 is slidably inserted into the slot 11, the side plate 32 can be fixed on the frame 1, that is, the thermal insulation cover 3 can be fixed on the frame 1.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the fixing device 4 also includes an elastic member 42 for driving the slide plate 41 to be inserted into the slot 321, and an unlocking member 43 for driving the slide plate 41 to be disengaged from the slot 321; specifically, the elastic member 42 is a spring 421, which is fixed between the inner bottom wall of the slide slot 15 and the side wall of the slide plate 41, and multiple springs 421 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the slide plate 41. When the slide plate 41 slides to abut against the side wall of the slot 11, the spring 421 is in a compressed state, so that the slide plate 41 can be driven to abut against the side wall of the slot 11, and the side plate 32 can be restricted from being disengaged from the slot 11. Furthermore, a chamfer is provided on the upper surface of one end of the slide plate 41 away from the spring 421, so that when the side plate 32 is inserted into the slot 11 from top to bottom, it can abut against the chamfer, driving the slide plate 41 to slide toward the slide slot 15, and the side plate 32 can be inserted.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the unlocking member 43 is an unlocking block 431 fixed on the slide 41. The unlocking block 431 can be set on the upper surface of the slide 41 or on the side wall of the slide 41. In this embodiment, the unlocking block 431 is fixed on the side wall of the slide 41 away from the slot 11. A clearance groove for the unlocking block 431 to slide is provided on the side wall of the frame 1. The clearance groove is connected to the slide 15. The unlocking block 431 can be a rectangular block, and when the slide 41 is inserted into the slot 11, the end of the unlocking block 431 away from the slide 41 extends outside the frame 1. In actual use, the spring 421 is not provided in the area where the unlocking block 431 is located, that is, the spring 421 is respectively provided in the slide 15 on both sides of the unlocking block 431. Optionally, grooves can be provided on the upper and lower side walls of the unlocking block 431 to facilitate the application of force to the unlocking block 431.

[0042] In other embodiments, the fixing device 4 may also be a bolt, which is inserted from the side wall of the frame 1 through the side plate 32 to fix the side plate 32 in the slot 11 .

[0043] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4In this embodiment, baffles are fixed on both sides of the conveyor belt 2, and the baffles extend upward to limit the fish from escaping from the conveyor belt 2. A water storage tank for accommodating ice water is formed between the baffles and the inner side wall of the frame 1, and the positions of the inlet pipe 12 and the outlet pipe 13 are both opened in the water storage tank; the conveyor belt 2 can adopt a mesh conveyor belt 2, so that the conveyor belt 2 has openings for ice water to pass through, or in other embodiments, the conveyor belt 2 can also adopt a plate chain conveyor belt 2, and multiple openings are opened on the surface of the conveyor belt 2, so that ice water can enter the conveyor belt 2 from the water storage tank. Furthermore, a water hole 211 for ice water to pass through is opened on the side plate 32, and the position of the water hole 211 corresponds to the position of the outlet pipe 13, so that the water on the water surface can flow out of the outlet pipe 13 through the water hole 211.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, a filter plate 5 is detachably provided between the conveyor racks 1. The filter plates 5 can be provided at both ends of the horizontal section of the conveyor belt 2. During the soaking and conveying process of the fish, impurities on the fish may flow into the water storage tank along with the water flow. The filter plates 5 can be used to intercept the impurities and facilitate subsequent cleaning. Two mutually parallel positioning plates 14 are provided on the side walls of the rack 1 and the conveyor belt 2 close to each other, so that an installation groove for placing the filter plate 5 is formed between the four positioning plates 14. The filter plate 5 can be installed in the installation groove by plugging it up and down.

[0045] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 In another embodiment, in order to better cool down the fish, the ice water immersion tank also includes a water inlet main pipe 6 arranged on one side of the conveyor belt 2, and a water inlet chaser fixed on the water inlet main pipe 6, wherein one water inlet main pipe 6 can be provided, or two water inlet main pipes 6 can be provided on both sides of the conveyor belt 2; the water inlet branch pipe 61 is connected to the water inlet main pipe 6, and the water inlet branch pipe 61 is preferably designed to be an inverted "U" shape, and the water inlet branch pipe 61 is located in the insulation cover 3, and the horizontal part of the water inlet branch pipe 61 is provided with a plurality of water outlet openings at intervals along the length direction, and a plurality of water inlet branch rods are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the water inlet main pipe 6, so that when the temperature is too high, the water inlet main pipe 6 can be opened, and ice water can be sprayed along the surface of the conveyor belt 2 along the water inlet branch pipe 61 to cool down the fish, thereby further increasing the cooling effect.

[0046] The implementation principle of an ice water immersion tank in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: fish are placed on a conveyor belt 2, and ice water is sent into the water inlet pipe 12 to immerse the fish for immersion and cooling; when the weather is hot, the thermal insulation cover 3 can be fixed on the frame 1 for heat insulation, and the water inlet main pipe 6 can also be opened to spray ice water on the surface of the conveyor belt 2 through the water inlet branch pipe 61 to further cool the fish.

[0047] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An ice water immersion tank, comprising a frame (1) and a conveyor belt (2) arranged in the frame (1), characterized in that: It also comprises a heat-insulating cover (3) detachably arranged on the frame (1), and a fixing device (4) for fixing the heat-insulating cover (3) on the frame (1), the heat-insulating cover (3) comprising a top plate (31) and two side plates (32) arranged on both sides of the top plate (31), the length direction of the heat-insulating cover (3) is parallel to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt (2), the frame (1) is provided with a slot (11) for the side plate (32) to be plugged in, and the fixing device (4) is capable of fixing the side plate (32) in the slot (11).

2. The ice water immersion tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water inlet pipe (12) is provided at the lower end of the frame (1), a water outlet pipe (13) is provided at the upper end of the frame (1), baffle plates (21) are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt (2), a water storage tank is formed between the baffle plates (21) and the side walls of the frame (1), and the conveyor belt (2) has an opening for ice water to pass through.

3. The ice water immersion tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The baffle plate (21) is provided with a water hole (211) for ice water to pass through, and the water hole (211) corresponds to the position of the outlet of the water outlet pipe (13).

4. The ice water immersion tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: A filter plate (5) is arranged between the conveyor belt (2) and the frame (1); the conveyor belt (2) has a horizontal section for soaking fish and an inclined section for discharging materials; the filter plates (5) are respectively arranged at both ends of the horizontal section of the conveyor belt (2).

5. The ice water immersion tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two mutually parallel positioning plates (14) are provided on a side wall of the frame (1) facing the conveyor belt (2), and on a side wall of the conveyor belt (2) facing the frame (1); a mounting groove for placing the filter plate (5) is formed between the four positioning plates (14).

6. The ice water immersion tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing device (4) comprises a slide plate (41) slidably arranged on the frame (1); a slide groove (15) is provided on the frame (1) for the slide plate (41) to slide; the slide groove (15) is communicated with the slot (11); a card slot (321) is provided on the side plate (32) for the slide plate (41) to be inserted; the fixing device (4) further comprises an elastic member (42) for driving the slide plate (41) to be inserted into the card slot (321), and an unlocking member (43) for driving the slide plate (41) to be released from the card slot (321).

7. The ice water immersion tank according to claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic member (42) is a spring (421), and the spring (421) is arranged between the inner bottom wall of the slide groove (15) and the slide plate (41). When the end surface of the slide plate (41) abuts against the side wall of the slot (321), the spring (421) is in a compressed state.

8. The ice water immersion tank according to claim 7, characterized in that: An end of the slide plate (41) facing away from the spring (421) is provided with a chamfer, and when the side plate (32) is inserted into the slot (11), the side plate (32) can abut against the chamfer of the slide plate (41).

9. The ice water immersion tank according to claim 6, characterized in that: The unlocking member (43) is an unlocking block (431) arranged on the slide plate (41); a clearance groove for the unlocking block (431) to slide is provided on the frame (1); and one end of the unlocking block (431) away from the slide plate (41) extends outside the frame (1).

10. An ice water immersion tank according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The ice water soaking tank further comprises a water inlet main pipe (6) arranged on one side of the conveyor belt (2), and a water inlet branch pipe (61) arranged on the water inlet main pipe (6), the water inlet branch pipe (61) extending above the conveyor belt (2), a water outlet being provided on the water inlet branch pipe (61), the water inlet main pipe (6) extending along the length direction of the conveyor belt (2), a plurality of the water inlet branch pipes (61) being arranged at intervals along the length direction of the water inlet main pipe (6), and a plurality of the water outlets being provided along the length direction of the water inlet branch pipe (61).

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