Multi-layer sterilization cooling machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of sterilization equipment, and particularly relates to a multi-layer sterilization cooling machine. According to the technical scheme, the multi-layer sterilization cooling machine comprises a machine body, and a sterilization box and a cooling box are arranged in the machine body; the machine body is provided with a feeding end chain wheel and a leading-in chain wheel which are positioned outside the machine body, a plurality of sterilizing and turning-back chain wheels positioned in the sterilizing box, a plurality of cooling and turning-back chain wheels positioned in the cooling box and a discharging end chain wheel positioned outside the machine body; a plurality of hanging baskets used for containing materials are connected to the chain, a plurality of layers of sterilization grooves are formed in the sterilization box, the hanging baskets are sequentially guided into all the layers of sterilization grooves through the chain, a cooling groove is formed in the cooling box, the hanging baskets are guided into the cooling groove through the chain, a water tank is arranged at the bottom of the cooling box, and each sterilization groove is provided with a sterilization spraying circulating mechanism. The cooling box is provided with a cooling spraying circulating mechanism; the machine body is further provided with a driving mechanism used for driving the chain to move. The utility model provides a multi-layer sterilization cooling machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of sterilization equipment, and particularly relates to a multi-layer sterilization cooling machine. Background Art

[0002] Nowadays, in food and pharmaceutical companies, some foods and nutritional products that need to be stored for a long time need to be sterilized at high temperatures. Most of the equipment required for these products during the sterilization process is a high-temperature sterilizer. When the products are sterilized in the high-temperature sterilizer, they need to be loaded in a cage. The cage tray loaded with the products to be sterilized is sent into the sterilizer, or the products are pulled out of the sterilizer after sterilization.

[0003] The patent application number CN202111668622.8 discloses a water-sealed continuous hanging frame type sterilizer. Its technical solution is: a water-sealed continuous hanging frame type sterilizer, including a frame, a driving sprocket and a plurality of driven sprockets are rotatably connected to the frame, a power mechanism is connected to the driving sprocket, a chain is connected between the driving sprocket and the plurality of driven sprockets, and a hanging frame for holding materials is connected to the chain; a barrier is installed on the frame, one end of the barrier is connected to the sterilizer body, and a plurality of material distributors are also installed on the frame, the material distributors are located on the side of the barrier away from the sterilizer body, and the chain passes through the area where the material distributors are located, the barrier and the sterilizer body in turn; the sterilizer body is connected to a steam pipeline for introducing high-temperature steam and a water supply interface for introducing cooling water, and the cooling water in the sterilizer body submerges the connecting section between the sterilizer body and the barrier. The utility model provides a water-sealed continuous hanging frame type sterilizer.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned sterilizing kettle cannot realize the continuous processing of sterilization and cooling, and a cooling device needs to be arranged separately to cool the material. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0007] A multi-layer sterilizing and cooling machine comprises a machine body, in which a sterilizing box and a cooling box are arranged, and a feeding end sprocket outside the machine body, an introduction sprocket, a plurality of sterilizing return sprockets in the sterilizing box, a plurality of cooling return sprockets in the cooling box and a discharge end sprocket outside the machine body are installed on the machine body and are sequentially driven by a chain; a plurality of hanging baskets for holding materials are connected to the chain, a plurality of layers of sterilizing troughs are arranged in the sterilizing box, the chain guides the hanging baskets into each layer of sterilizing troughs in sequence, a cooling trough is arranged in the cooling box, the chain guides the hanging baskets into the cooling trough, a water tank is arranged at the bottom of the cooling box, each sterilizing trough is provided with a sterilizing spray circulation mechanism, and the cooling box is provided with a cooling spray circulation mechanism; a driving mechanism for driving the chain to move is also installed on the machine body.

[0008] The chain of the utility model drives each hanging basket filled with materials to pass through each layer of sterilization tank and cooling tank in turn. The sterilization tank of the sterilization spray circulation mechanism box circulates water with high-temperature steam to ensure that the materials are fully sterilized in the sterilization box. The cooling spray circulation mechanism circulates the cooling water to the cooling tank, and the water in the cooling tank overflows into the water tank and is recovered, so that the cooling box fully cools the materials. The high-temperature water in the sterilization tank fully sterilizes the materials, and the sterilized materials are sent out after being fully cooled by the cooling box. The materials can achieve sufficient multi-layer sterilization and sufficient cooling in one body, simplifying the equipment layout structure and improving production efficiency.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, a sterilization introduction guide rail is provided in the sterilization tank, the middle section of the sterilization introduction guide rail is located in the sterilization tank, and the chain sleeve is arranged in the sterilization introduction guide rail; a cooling introduction guide rail is provided in the cooling tank, the middle section of the cooling introduction guide rail is located in the cooling tank, and the chain sleeve is arranged in the cooling introduction guide rail. The sterilization introduction guide rail guides the chain into the sterilization tank, so that the hanging basket containing the material can be immersed in the water, ensuring that the material is fully sterilized. The cooling introduction guide rail can guide the chain into the cooling tank, so that the hanging basket containing the material can be immersed in the cooling water, ensuring that the material is fully cooled.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a tensioning cylinder is installed in both the sterilization box and the cooling box, and the central axis of the sterilization return sprocket or the central axis of the cooling return sprocket is connected to the piston rod of the tensioning cylinder. The tensioning cylinder can drive the central axis of the sterilization return sprocket or the central axis of the cooling return sprocket to move, thereby realizing chain tensioning.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a turning arc guide rail for guiding the hanging basket to turn over is fixed on the machine body, and the turning arc guide rail is concentric with the discharge end sprocket. When the chain drives the hanging basket to move to the discharge end sprocket, the bottom of the hanging basket contacts the turning arc guide rail, and the hanging basket gradually turns over under the guidance of the turning arc guide rail, so that the material in the hanging basket can be poured out.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the sterilization spray circulation mechanism includes a sterilization circulation pump, a sterilization return pipe is connected between the water inlet of the sterilization circulation pump and the sterilization tank, a sterilization water supply pipe is connected to the water outlet of the sterilization circulation pump, the other end of the sterilization water supply pipe is connected to a sterilization spray pipeline, the sterilization spray pipeline is arranged above the sterilization tank, and a plurality of sterilization nozzles are arranged on the sterilization spray pipeline. The sterilization circulation pump extracts water from the sterilization tank and sends it to the sterilization spray pipeline, and the sterilization nozzles on the sterilization spray pipeline spray the material to improve the sterilization effect.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a thermometer and a liquid level gauge are installed on the sterilization tank, and a steam pipe is connected to the sterilization water supply pipe. The thermometer and the liquid level gauge are used to monitor the water temperature and liquid level in the sterilization tank in real time, and the control system controls the opening and closing of the steam pipe according to the water temperature and the opening and closing of the water supply pipe on the sterilization return pipe according to the liquid level.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the sterilization water return pipe is connected to a plurality of water return interface pipes, and the plurality of water return interface pipes are evenly distributed along the horizontal direction of the sterilization tank. The water return interface pipes are evenly distributed on the sterilization tank, so that water in each section of the sterilization tank can be pumped out at the same time, ensuring that the water flow in each section of the sterilization tank is more uniform, so that the water temperature in each section of the sterilization tank is close, so as to ensure uniform sterilization.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the cooling spray circulation mechanism includes a cooling circulation pump, a cooling return water pipe is connected between the water inlet of the cooling circulation pump and the water tank, a cooling water supply pipe is connected to the water outlet of the cooling circulation pump, the other end of the cooling water supply pipe is connected to a cooling spray pipeline, the cooling spray pipeline is arranged above the cooling tank, and a plurality of cooling nozzles are arranged on the cooling spray pipeline. The cooling circulation pump extracts the water in the cooling tank and sends it to the cooling spray pipeline, and the cooling nozzles on the cooling spray pipeline spray the material to improve the cooling effect. The water in the cooling tank overflows into the water tank, and the water in the water tank returns to the cooling circulation pump through the cooling return water pipe.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a thermometer and a liquid level gauge are installed in the cooling box, a cold water pipe is connected to the cooling return pipe, and / or a cooling fan is installed on the cooling box. The water temperature and liquid level in the cooling tank are monitored in real time by the thermometer and the liquid level gauge, and the steam pipe is controlled to be on and off according to the water temperature, and the cold water pipe on the cooling return pipe is controlled to be on and off or the fan is controlled to be on and off according to the liquid level.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a vibration mechanism for vibrating the hanging basket is installed on the machine body, and the vibration mechanism is located between the feed end sprocket and the introduction sprocket. Under the action of the vibration mechanism, the materials in the basket can be evenly spread.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0019] The chain of the utility model drives each hanging basket filled with materials to pass through each layer of sterilization tank and cooling tank in turn. The sterilization tank of the sterilization spray circulation mechanism box circulates water with high-temperature steam to ensure that the materials are fully sterilized in the sterilization box. The cooling spray circulation mechanism circulates the cooling water to the cooling tank, and the water in the cooling tank overflows into the water tank and is recovered, so that the cooling box fully cools the materials. The high-temperature water in the sterilization tank fully sterilizes the materials, and the sterilized materials are sent out after being fully cooled by the cooling box. The materials can achieve sufficient multi-layer sterilization and sufficient cooling in one body, simplifying the equipment layout structure and improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model when part of the shell is removed;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0023] Figure 4 It is the front view of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a top view of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Sectional view at the middle BB;

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 Cross-sectional view at CC.

[0028] In the figure: 1-body; 2-chain; 3-basket; 4-sterilization tank; 5-cooling tank; 6-water tank; 7-sterilization spray circulation mechanism; 8-cooling spray circulation mechanism; 9-driving mechanism; 10-vibration mechanism; 11-sterilization box; 12-cooling box; 13-feeding end sprocket; 14-introduction sprocket; 15-sterilization return sprocket; 16-cooling return sprocket; 17-discharging end sprocket; 18-tensioning cylinder; 1 9- material turning arc guide rail; 41- sterilization introduction guide rail; 51- cooling introduction guide rail; 71- sterilization circulation pump; 72- sterilization return water pipe; 73- sterilization water supply pipe; 74- sterilization spray pipeline; 75- sterilization nozzle; 76- steam pipe; 77- return water interface pipe; 81- cooling circulation pump; 82- cooling return water pipe; 83- cooling water supply pipe; 84- cooling spray pipeline; 85- cooling nozzle; 86- cold water pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0030] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, the multi-layer sterilizing and cooling machine of this embodiment includes a body 1, in which a sterilizing box 11 and a cooling box 12 are arranged, and a feeding end sprocket 13, an introduction sprocket 14, a plurality of sterilizing return sprockets 15 in the sterilizing box 11, a plurality of cooling return sprockets 16 in the cooling box 12 and a discharge end sprocket 17 outside the body 1 are installed on the body 1, which are sequentially driven by a chain 2; a plurality of hanging baskets 3 for holding materials are connected to the chain 2, a plurality of layers of sterilizing troughs 4 are arranged in the sterilizing box 11, the chain 2 guides the hanging baskets 3 into each layer of the sterilizing troughs 4 in sequence, a cooling trough 5 is arranged in the cooling box 12, the chain 2 guides the hanging baskets 3 into the cooling trough 5, a water tank 6 is arranged at the bottom of the cooling box 12, each sterilizing trough 4 is provided with a sterilizing spray circulation mechanism 7, and the cooling box 12 is provided with a cooling spray circulation mechanism 8; a driving mechanism 9 for driving the chain 2 to move is also installed on the body 1.

[0032] The chain 2 of the utility model drives the hanging baskets 3 containing materials to pass through the sterilization tanks 4 and cooling tanks 5 in each layer in turn. The sterilization spray circulation mechanism 7 circulates water with high-temperature steam in the sterilization tank 4 to ensure that the materials are fully sterilized in the sterilization box 11. The cooling spray circulation mechanism 8 circulates the cooling water to the cooling tank 5, and the water in the cooling tank 5 overflows into the water tank 6 and is recovered, so that the cooling box 12 fully cools the materials. The high-temperature water in the sterilization tank 4 fully sterilizes the materials, and the sterilized materials are sent out after being fully cooled by the cooling box 12. The materials can be fully sterilized and cooled in multiple layers in one body 1, which simplifies the equipment layout structure and improves production efficiency.

[0033] It should be noted that a sterilization introduction guide rail 41 is provided in the sterilization tank 4, the middle section of the sterilization introduction guide rail 41 is located in the sterilization tank 4, and the chain 2 is sleeved in the sterilization introduction guide rail 41; a cooling introduction guide rail 51 is provided in the cooling tank 5, the middle section of the cooling introduction guide rail 51 is located in the cooling tank 5, and the chain 2 is sleeved in the cooling introduction guide rail 51. The sterilization introduction guide rail 41 guides the chain 2 into the sterilization tank 4, so that the hanging basket 3 containing the material can be immersed in water, ensuring that the material is fully sterilized. The cooling introduction guide rail 51 can guide the chain 2 into the cooling tank 5, so that the hanging basket 3 containing the material can be immersed in cooling water, ensuring that the material is fully cooled.

[0034] Furthermore, a tensioning cylinder 18 is installed in both the sterilizing box 11 and the cooling box 12, and the central axis of the sterilizing return sprocket 15 or the central axis of the cooling return sprocket 16 is connected to the piston rod of the tensioning cylinder 18. The tensioning cylinder 18 can drive the central axis of the sterilizing return sprocket 15 or the central axis of the cooling return sprocket 16 to move, thereby achieving tensioning of the chain 2. A tensioning cylinder 18 is also installed at the feed end sprocket 13, and the piston rod of the tensioning cylinder 18 is connected to the central axis of the feed end sprocket 13.

[0035] The machine body 1 is fixed with a turning arc guide rail 19 for guiding the hanging basket 3 to turn over, and the turning arc guide rail 19 is concentric with the discharge end sprocket 17. When the chain 2 drives the hanging basket 3 to move to the discharge end sprocket 17, the bottom of the hanging basket 3 contacts the turning arc guide rail 19, and the hanging basket 3 gradually turns over under the guidance of the turning arc guide rail 19, so that the material in the hanging basket 3 can be poured out.

[0036] Specifically, the sterilization spray circulation mechanism 7 includes a sterilization circulation pump 71, a sterilization return water pipe 72 is connected between the water inlet of the sterilization circulation pump 71 and the sterilization tank 4, a sterilization water supply pipe 73 is connected to the water outlet of the sterilization circulation pump 71, and the other end of the sterilization water supply pipe 73 is connected to a sterilization spray pipeline 74, which is arranged above the sterilization tank 4, and a plurality of sterilization nozzles 75 are arranged on the sterilization spray pipeline 74. The sterilization circulation pump 71 extracts water from the sterilization tank 4 and sends it to the sterilization spray pipeline 74, and the sterilization nozzles 75 on the sterilization spray pipeline 74 spray the material to improve the sterilization effect.

[0037] The sterilization tank 4 is equipped with a thermometer and a liquid level gauge, and the sterilization water supply pipe 73 is connected with a steam pipe 76. The water temperature and liquid level in the sterilization tank 4 are monitored in real time by the thermometer and the liquid level gauge, and the steam pipe 76 is controlled to be on and off according to the water temperature and the water supply pipe on the sterilization return pipe 72 is controlled to be on and off according to the liquid level by the control system.

[0038] The sterilization water return pipe 72 is connected to a plurality of water return interface pipes 77, which are evenly distributed along the horizontal direction of the sterilization tank 4. The water return interface pipes 77 are evenly distributed on the sterilization tank 4, so that the water in each section of the sterilization tank 4 can be pumped out at the same time, ensuring that the water flow in each section of the sterilization tank 4 is more uniform, so that the water temperature in each section of the sterilization tank 4 is close, so as to ensure uniform sterilization.

[0039] Specifically, the cooling spray circulation mechanism 8 includes a cooling circulation pump 81, a cooling return water pipe 82 is connected between the water inlet of the cooling circulation pump 81 and the water tank 6, a cooling water supply pipe 83 is connected to the water outlet of the cooling circulation pump 81, and the other end of the cooling water supply pipe 83 is connected to a cooling spray pipeline 84, which is arranged above the cooling tank 5, and a plurality of cooling nozzles 85 are arranged on the cooling spray pipeline 84. The cooling circulation pump 81 extracts the water in the cooling tank 5 and sends it to the cooling spray pipeline 84, and the cooling nozzles 85 on the cooling spray pipeline 84 spray the material to improve the cooling effect. The water in the cooling tank 5 overflows into the water tank 6, and the water in the water tank 6 returns to the cooling circulation pump 81 through the cooling return water pipe 82.

[0040] The cooling box 12 is equipped with a thermometer and a liquid level gauge, and the cooling return pipe 82 is connected with a cold water pipe 86 and / or a cooling fan is installed on the cooling box 12. The water temperature and liquid level in the cooling tank 5 are monitored in real time by the thermometer and the liquid level gauge, and the steam pipe 76 is controlled to be on and off according to the water temperature, and the cold water pipe 86 on the cooling return pipe 82 or the fan is controlled to be on and off according to the liquid level through the control system.

[0041] The machine body 1 is provided with a vibration mechanism 10 for vibrating the hanging basket 3, and the vibration mechanism 10 is located between the feed end sprocket 13 and the introduction sprocket 14. Under the action of the vibration mechanism 10, the material in the basket can be spread evenly. The vibration mechanism 10 includes a vibration motor installed on the machine body 1, and the output end of the vibration motor is connected to a vibration table. When the hanging basket 3 passes through the vibration table, the hanging basket 3 is vibrated by the vibration table, so that the material in the hanging basket 3 is evenly spread.

[0042] Specifically, the driving mechanism 9 includes a driving motor, and a driving sprocket is installed at the output end of the driving motor, and the driving sprocket is respectively connected to a sterilization return sprocket 15, a cooling return sprocket 16 and a discharge end sprocket 17 through driving connection. The utility model can disperse the tension of the chain 2 and prevent the chain 2 from being broken by driving multiple sprockets separately.

[0043] The present utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned optional implementation modes. Anyone can derive other various forms of products under the inspiration of the present utility model. However, no matter what changes are made in the shape or structure, all technical solutions that fall within the scope defined by the claims of the present utility model fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a machine body (1), wherein a sterilization box (11) and a cooling box (12) are arranged in the machine body (1); a feeding end sprocket (13) outside the machine body (1), an introduction sprocket (14), a plurality of sterilization return sprockets (15) inside the sterilization box (11), a plurality of cooling return sprockets (16) inside the cooling box (12), and a discharge end sprocket (17) outside the machine body (1) are installed on the machine body (1), and are sequentially driven by a chain (2); a plurality of hanging baskets (3) for containing materials are connected to the chain (2); A plurality of sterilization tanks (4) are arranged in the box (11), and the chain (2) guides the hanging basket (3) into each layer of the sterilization tank (4) in sequence. A cooling tank (5) is arranged in the cooling box (12), and the chain (2) guides the hanging basket (3) into the cooling tank (5). A water tank (6) is arranged at the bottom of the cooling box (12), and each sterilization tank (4) is provided with a sterilization spray circulation mechanism (7). The cooling box (12) is provided with a cooling spray circulation mechanism (8). A driving mechanism (9) for driving the chain (2) to move is also installed on the machine body (1).

2. A multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization tank (4) is provided with a sterilization introduction guide rail (41), the middle section of the sterilization introduction guide rail (41) is located in the sterilization tank (4), and the chain (2) is sleeved in the sterilization introduction guide rail (41); the cooling tank (5) is provided with a cooling introduction guide rail (51), the middle section of the cooling introduction guide rail (51) is located in the cooling tank (5), and the chain (2) is sleeved in the cooling introduction guide rail (51).

3. A multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tensioning cylinder (18) is installed in both the sterilization box (11) and the cooling box (12), and the central axis of the sterilization return sprocket (15) or the central axis of the cooling return sprocket (16) is connected to the piston rod of the tensioning cylinder (18).

4. A multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body (1) is fixed with a material turning arc guide rail (19) for guiding the hanging basket (3) to turn over, and the material turning arc guide rail (19) is concentric with the discharge end sprocket wheel (17).

5. A multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization spray circulation mechanism (7) comprises a sterilization circulation pump (71), a sterilization return water pipe (72) is connected between the water inlet of the sterilization circulation pump (71) and the sterilization tank (4), a sterilization water supply pipe (73) is connected to the water outlet of the sterilization circulation pump (71), the other end of the sterilization water supply pipe (73) is connected to a sterilization spray pipeline (74), the sterilization spray pipeline (74) is arranged above the sterilization tank (4), and a plurality of sterilization nozzles (75) are arranged on the sterilization spray pipeline (74).

6. A multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sterilization tank (4) is equipped with a thermometer and a liquid level gauge, and the sterilization water supply pipe (73) is connected with a steam pipe (76).

7. A multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sterilization water return pipe (72) is connected to a plurality of water return interface pipes (77), and the plurality of water return interface pipes (77) are evenly distributed along the horizontal direction of the sterilization tank (4).

8. A multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling spray circulation mechanism (8) comprises a cooling circulation pump (81), a cooling water return pipe (82) is connected between the water inlet of the cooling circulation pump (81) and the water tank (6), a cooling water supply pipe (83) is connected to the water outlet of the cooling circulation pump (81), the other end of the cooling water supply pipe (83) is connected to a cooling spray pipeline (84), the cooling spray pipeline (84) is arranged above the cooling tank (5), and a plurality of cooling nozzles (85) are arranged on the cooling spray pipeline (84).

9. A multi-layer sterilization and cooling machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A thermometer and a liquid level gauge are installed in the cooling box (12); a cold water pipe (86) is connected to the cooling return water pipe (82) and / or a cooling fan is installed on the cooling box (12).

10. A multi-layer sterilizing and cooling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The machine body (1) is provided with a vibration mechanism (10) for vibrating the hanging basket (3), and the vibration mechanism (10) is located between the feed end sprocket (13) and the introduction sprocket (14).

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