Food cleaning and unfreezing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a food cleaning and unfreezing device in the field of unfreezing devices, which comprises a machine body, a working cavity for unfreezing and cleaning food is arranged in the machine body, an opening of the working cavity is upward, a sealing cover plate for covering the working cavity is arranged on the surface of the machine body, and the sealing cover plate is connected with the machine body through a hinge. A heating pipe is arranged on the inner wall of the sealing cover plate, the two ends of the heating pipe extend to the surface of the sealing cover plate, a wiring control box used for controlling the heating pipe to work is arranged on the surface of the sealing cover plate, one end of the heating pipe is electrically connected with the wiring control box, and a spray head and a plurality of unfreezing baskets used for loading frozen food are arranged in the working cavity; the nozzle is arranged at one end of the working cavity, the unfreezing basket can rotate and move in the working cavity through the conveying assembly, the unfreezing basket is close to the heating pipe and then far away from the heating pipe in the working cavity, and the operation is repeated, so that the temperature of food is prevented from being too high, water for washing the food can be prevented from leaking from the unfreezing basket, and meat is prevented from becoming soft and white.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of thawing devices, in particular to a food cleaning and thawing device. Background Art

[0002] Food freezing is a method of preserving food by reducing the food to extremely low temperatures to extend its shelf life. Freezing can effectively slow down the spoilage process of food, thus maintaining the freshness and nutritional value of food.

[0003] Food freezing is usually achieved using liquid nitrogen, ice or other refrigerants. During the freezing process, water in the food forms ice crystals, so the freezing speed and temperature control are very important to avoid overly large ice crystals from damaging the food cell structure and causing a decline in food quality. Food freezing is applicable to various foods, such as meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, etc. During the freezing process, the food needs to be placed in a sealed container to prevent contact with oxygen and moisture, thus avoiding food oxidation and spoilage.

[0004] A food thawing and cleaning machine is a device used for food thawing and cleaning. The main function of this device is to quickly thaw frozen food within a short time and remove dirt and residues on the food surface through an efficient cleaning system. The food thawing and cleaning machine is applicable to various food processing enterprises, such as meat processing, seafood processing, fruit and vegetable processing, etc., which can improve production efficiency, ensure product quality, and meet the needs of consumers.

[0005] The thawing method of existing food thawing and cleaning devices is usually to pour a large amount of clear water into the thawing pool, and then pour the food into the thawing pool. The temperature of the food is restored to normal temperature through the clear water, and at the same time, the surface of the food is cleaned. However, when meat is thawed by soaking in water, nutrients such as meat juice and soluble nitrogenous substances in the food are easily lost into the water, resulting in a decrease in nutritional value. It may also make the surface of the food soft and white, affecting the taste and texture of the food. Especially when there is too much water or the thawing time is too long, it is easy to cause the cells of the meat to rupture, resulting in the softening and whitening of the outer layer of the meat, reducing the quality and nutrition. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art solutions, the utility model provides a food cleaning and thawing device, which can effectively solve the technical problem that soaking meat in water will make the food soft and white, reducing the quality and nutrition.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0008] A food cleaning and thawing device, comprising a body. A working cavity for thawing and cleaning food is arranged inside the body. The opening of the working cavity faces upward. A sealing cover plate for covering the working cavity is arranged on the surface of the body. The sealing cover plate is connected to the body through a hinge. A heating tube is arranged on the inner wall of the sealing cover plate. Both ends of the heating tube extend to the surface of the sealing cover plate. A wiring control box for controlling the operation of the heating tube is arranged on the surface of the sealing cover plate. One end of the heating tube is electrically connected to the wiring control box. A spray head and several thawing baskets for loading frozen food are arranged in the working cavity. The spray head is arranged at one end of the working cavity. The several thawing baskets are arranged in an annular and equidistant manner in the working cavity through a conveying assembly. Through the conveying assembly, the thawing baskets can rotate and move in the working cavity.

[0009] Further, a pneumatic support rod is arranged on the side wall of the body through a rotatable clamp seat. One end of the telescopic rod of the pneumatic support rod is provided with a connecting fixing block. The connecting fixing block is connected to the side wall of the sealing cover plate through a rotating shaft.

[0010] Further, a partition board is arranged in the working cavity. The partition board divides the working cavity into a thawing chamber and a cleaning chamber. A through groove is arranged on the partition board. The thawing chamber and the cleaning chamber are communicated with each other.

[0011] Further, the spray head is arranged in the cleaning chamber. One end of the spray head extends to the surface of the body and is provided with a water inlet control valve.

[0012] Further, drain grooves are arranged on the bottom surfaces of the cleaning chamber and the thawing chamber. A drain port is arranged on the side wall of the body. The drain port is communicated with the drain groove through a drain pipe.

[0013] Further, the conveying assembly includes a guiding track, a transmission chain and a driving motor. The guiding track is installed in the working cavity through a support rod. Support shafts are arranged at both ends of the thawing basket. The support shafts pass through the guiding track and are connected to the transmission chain. Several transmission sprockets are arranged on the inner wall of the working cavity. All the several transmission sprockets are engaged with the transmission chain. The driving motor is connected to any one of the transmission sprockets.

[0014] Further, counterweight blocks are arranged at the lower ends of the thawing baskets.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: Several thawing baskets are arranged in the working cavity. Through the conveying assembly, the thawing baskets can rotate and move in the working cavity. Food is placed in the thawing baskets. A heating tube is arranged on the sealing cover plate. The heat generated by the heating tube raises the temperature of the food. When the thawing baskets rotate in the working cavity, they approach and then move away from the heating tube, and so on in a cycle, preventing the temperature of the food from being too high. The spray head is arranged at one end in the working cavity. When the thawing baskets approach the spray head, the clear water sprayed by the spray head will wash the surface of the food. The water after washing the food can drain away from the thawing baskets, preventing the meat from becoming soft and white. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 Fig. is a schematic structural view of a food cleaning and thawing device of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 Fig. is a schematic structural view of the food cleaning and thawing device of the present utility model when the sealing cover plate is opened;

[0018] Figure 3 Fig. is a sectional view of the food cleaning and thawing device of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 Fig. is a schematic structural view of the conveying assembly in the food cleaning and thawing device of the present utility model;

[0020] Reference numerals in the figures: 1 - machine body, 2 - sealing cover plate, 3 - pneumatic support rod, 4 - connecting and fixing block, 5 - clamping seat, 6 - heating tube, 7 - wiring control box, 8 - spray head, 9 - thawing basket, 10 - counterweight block, 11 - partition board, 12 - thawing chamber, 13 - cleaning chamber, 14 - water inlet control valve, 15 - drainage trough, 16 - drainage port, 17 - drain pipe, 18 - conveying assembly, 19 - guiding track, 20 - driving chain, 21 - driving sprocket, 22 - driving motor. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments

[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Next, in conjunction with Figures 1-4 a detailed description will be given of a food cleaning and thawing device of the present utility model:

[0023] A food cleaning and thawing device includes a machine body 1. A working chamber for thawing and cleaning food is provided inside the machine body 1. The opening of the working chamber faces upward. A sealing cover plate 2 for covering the working chamber is provided on the surface of the machine body 1. The sealing cover plate 2 is connected to the machine body 1 through a hinge. A pneumatic support rod 3 is provided on the side wall of the machine body 1 through a rotatable clamping seat 5. One end of the telescopic rod of the pneumatic support rod 3 is provided with a connecting and fixing block 4. The connecting and fixing block 4 is connected to the side wall of the sealing cover plate 2 through a rotating shaft. The opening and closing of the sealing cover plate 2 are controlled by the pneumatic support rod 3, eliminating the need for manual operation.

[0024] The inner wall of the sealing cover plate 2 is provided with a heating tube 6. The two ends of the heating tube 6 extend to the surface of the sealing cover plate 2. The surface of the sealing cover plate 2 is provided with a wiring control box 7 for controlling the operation of the heating tube 6. One end of the heating tube 6 is electrically connected to the wiring control box 7. A spray head 8 and several thawing baskets 9 for loading frozen food are arranged in the working cavity. A counterweight block 10 is arranged at the lower end of each thawing basket 9. The spray head 8 is arranged at one end of the working cavity. Several thawing baskets 9 are arranged in the working cavity at equal intervals in a ring shape through a conveying assembly 18. Through the conveying assembly 18, the thawing baskets 9 can rotate and move in the working cavity. A partition plate 11 is arranged in the working cavity. The partition plate 11 divides the working cavity into a thawing chamber 12 and a cleaning chamber 13. A through groove is arranged on the partition plate 11. The thawing chamber 12 and the cleaning chamber 13 are communicated with each other. The spray head 8 is arranged in the cleaning chamber 13. One end of the spray head 8 extends to the surface of the machine body 1 and is provided with a water inlet control valve 14. Drainage grooves 15 are arranged at the bottom surfaces of the cleaning chamber 13 and the thawing chamber 12. A drain port 16 is arranged on the side wall of the machine body 1. The drain port 16 is communicated with the drainage groove 15 through a drain pipe 17.

[0025] The conveying assembly 18 includes a guiding track 19, a transmission chain 19 and a driving motor 22. The guiding track 19 is installed in the working cavity through a support rod. Support shafts are arranged at both ends of the thawing basket 9. The support shafts pass through the guiding track 19 and are connected to the transmission chain 19. Several transmission sprockets 21 are arranged on the inner wall of the working cavity. Several transmission sprockets 21 are all engaged with the transmission chain 19. The driving motor 22 drives any one of the transmission sprockets 21 through a belt pulley and a belt. The connection structure between the conveying assembly 18 and the thawing basket 9 is similar to the existing bucket elevator or bucket conveyor structure driven by a chain, and will not be elaborated here.

[0026] In a food cleaning and thawing device of this embodiment, several thawing baskets 9 are arranged in the working cavity. Through the conveying assembly 18, the thawing baskets 9 can rotate and move in the working cavity. Food is placed in the thawing baskets 9. A heating tube 6 is arranged on the sealing cover plate 2. The heat generated by the heating tube 6 raises the temperature of the food. When the thawing basket 9 rotates in the working cavity, it approaches and then moves away from the heating tube 6. In this way, the cycle prevents the temperature of the food from being too high. The spray head 8 is arranged at one end in the working cavity. When the thawing basket 9 approaches the spray head 8, the clear water sprayed by the spray head 8 will wash the surface of the food. The water after washing the food can leak from the thawing basket 9 to prevent the meat from becoming soft and white.

[0027] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present utility model is not limited to the details of the above-described exemplary embodiments, and the present utility model can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present utility model. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be embraced within the present utility model. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims involved.

Claims

1. A food cleaning and thawing device, comprising a body, a working chamber for thawing and cleaning food is arranged in the body, the opening of the working chamber is upward, a sealing cover plate for covering the working chamber is arranged on the surface of the body, and the sealing cover plate is connected to the body by a hinge, characterized in that: A heating tube is arranged on the inner wall of the sealing cover plate, and both ends of the heating tube extend to the surface of the sealing cover plate. A wiring control box for controlling the operation of the heating tube is arranged on the surface of the sealing cover plate, and one end of the heating tube is electrically connected to the wiring control box. A nozzle and a plurality of thawing baskets for loading frozen food are arranged in the working cavity, and the nozzle is arranged at one end of the working cavity. The plurality of thawing baskets are arranged in the working cavity in a circular shape with equal intervals through a conveying assembly, and the thawing baskets can be rotated and moved in the working cavity through the conveying assembly.

2. A food cleaning and thawing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the machine body is provided with a pneumatic support rod through a rotatable clamp seat, and a connecting and fixing block is provided at one end of the telescopic rod of the pneumatic support rod, and the connecting and fixing block is connected to the side wall of the sealing cover plate through a rotating shaft.

3. A food cleaning and thawing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition is arranged in the working chamber, the partition divides the working chamber into a thawing chamber and a cleaning chamber, a through groove is arranged on the partition, and the thawing chamber and the cleaning chamber are communicated with each other.

4. A food cleaning and thawing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The nozzle is arranged in the cleaning chamber, one end of the nozzle extends to the surface of the machine body, and is provided with a water inlet control valve.

5. A food cleaning and thawing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom surfaces of the cleaning chamber and the thawing chamber are both provided with drainage grooves, and the side walls of the machine body are provided with drainage ports, which are communicated with the drainage grooves through drainage pipes.

6. A food cleaning and thawing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The conveying assembly includes a guide rail, a transmission chain and a driving motor. The guide rail is installed in the working chamber through a support rod. Support shafts are provided at both ends of the thawing basket. The support shafts pass through the guide rail and are connected to the transmission chain. A plurality of transmission sprockets are provided on the inner wall of the working chamber. The plurality of transmission sprockets are meshed with the transmission chain, and the driving motor is connected to any one of the transmission sprockets.

7. A food cleaning and thawing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The lower end of the thawing basket is provided with a counterweight.

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