Rapid air-drying device for potatoes

Abstract

The utility model discloses a potato rapid air-drying device which comprises a rack, a conveying assembly, an air-drying assembly, a cleaning assembly and a collecting assembly, the conveying assembly, the air-drying assembly, the cleaning assembly and the collecting assembly are arranged on the rack, and an overturning rod is detachably installed at the position, corresponding to the conveying assembly, of the rack, is hollow and communicates with an external water supply system; a plurality of through holes are formed in the overturning rod in the extending direction of the overturning rod at intervals, the air drying assembly is movably installed above the conveying assembly in a limited mode, and the collecting assembly is detachably installed below the cleaning assembly. The automatic cleaning function of the conveying assembly can be achieved through matched use of the cleaning assembly and the overturning rod, the cleanliness degree of the conveying assembly is effectively guaranteed, the food safety of potatoes in the deep processing process is improved, workers do not need to stop the conveying assembly regularly for cleaning and maintenance, use is convenient, and the working efficiency is improved. And the labor intensity of workers is relieved, continuous operation of the potato deep processing production line is guaranteed, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of potato drying, in particular to a potato fast air-drying device. Background Art

[0002] Potatoes, an annual herbaceous plant in the Solanaceae family, have edible tubers and are the fourth most important food crop worldwide. During deep processing, such as making fried potatoes, potatoes often need to be washed after dicing to remove dirt and residual starch. Washed potatoes often retain a significant amount of moisture on their surface. This excess moisture is typically removed to enhance adhesion during the subsequent coating process, improve coating quality, and reduce oil splatter during frying.

[0003] The applicant searched and obtained the following prior art. Specifically, patent publication number CN220512161U discloses a potato rapid drying device, which relates to the field of potato drying technology and includes: a supporting base plate, a conveying assembly disposed on the supporting base plate, a drying assembly disposed in the middle of the supporting base plate, a partitioning assembly disposed at the entrance end of the drying assembly for separating potatoes, the conveying assembly comprising a supporting plate fixedly mounted on the supporting base plate, a driving roller disposed on the supporting plate, a conveyor belt disposed on the driving roller, and sidewall belts fixedly connected to both ends of the conveyor belt. The conveying assembly, drying assembly, and partitioning assembly can separate potatoes from each other, thereby preventing them from contacting each other. Dry air can also be blown from the upper and lower sides of the potatoes, thereby increasing the blowing area and improving the drying efficiency, making the device very convenient to use.

[0004] It can be seen from the above patent that although the potato rapid drying equipment can avoid contact between potatoes and blow air to the upper and lower sides of the potatoes, thereby increasing the blowing area and improving the drying efficiency, in actual use, due to the different sizes of potatoes after cutting, small potato pieces are easily blocked in the gaps on the conveyor belt body, and the potato pieces blocked in the gaps are prone to rot and deterioration after long-term use of the equipment. The potato rapid drying equipment is not provided with a corresponding cleaning mechanism or device for the conveyor belt body, making it difficult to ensure the food safety of potatoes during deep processing, and requires regular shutdown for manual cleaning, which is inconvenient to use, not only increasing the labor intensity of the staff, but also reducing production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a potato rapid air-drying device, which aims to solve the problem that the existing potato rapid air-drying device is difficult to ensure the food safety of potatoes during the deep processing process, and requires regular shutdown for manual cleaning, which is inconvenient to use and not only increases the labor intensity of the staff but also reduces production efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a potato rapid air-drying device, comprising a frame and a conveying component, an air-drying component, a cleaning component and a collecting component arranged on the frame, the conveying component is used to transport potatoes, and a turning rod for turning potatoes is detachably installed at a position corresponding to the conveying component on the frame, the turning rod is hollow and connected to an external water supply system, and the turning rod is provided with a plurality of through holes at intervals along its extension direction, the air-drying component is movably installed above the conveying component and is used to blow air to the conveying component, the cleaning component is used to clean potato residues on the conveying component, and the collecting component is detachably installed below the cleaning component and is used to collect potato residues.

[0007] Preferably, several of the air-drying components are arranged on the frame, and a flip rod is arranged between two adjacent air-drying components. Any of the flip rods forms a first slope on both sides of the conveying direction of the conveying component, and several of the through holes are located on the bottom surface of the flip rod.

[0008] Preferably, the air-drying component includes a fan and two support frames, and the two support frames are spaced apart on both sides of the fan, wherein any of the support frames includes a fixed rod and a movable rod, and the two ends of the fixed rod are respectively detachably connected to the frame, and a limiting groove and a positioning groove are provided on the fixed rod, and the movable rod extends into the limiting groove and slides into contact with the limiting groove. One end of the movable rod is provided with a locking piece passing through the positioning groove, and the fan is detachably connected to the movable rod, and a handle is provided on the outer wall of the fan.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying assembly includes a conveyor belt, and the frame is provided with a plurality of mounting holes spaced apart on the upper and lower sides relative to the conveyor belt. The cleaning assembly includes a plurality of brushes, and the brushes are respectively and one-to-one inserted into the plurality of mounting holes and used to clean the conveyor belt.

[0010] Preferably, pressure plates are detachably mounted on both sides of the frame relative to the conveyor belt.

[0011] Preferably, the collecting assembly includes a plurality of collecting troughs, and each of the plurality of collecting troughs is provided with a handle.

[0012] Preferably, a limiting rod is provided on the frame, and the limiting rod is used to abut against the tops of the plurality of collecting troughs, and a second slope is formed on the top surface of the limiting rod.

[0013] Beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The utility model provides a potato rapid air-drying device that can realize the automatic cleaning function of the conveying component through the coordinated use of the cleaning component and the turning rod, which not only effectively ensures the cleanliness of the conveying component and improves the food safety of potatoes during the deep processing process, but also does not require the staff to stop the machine regularly for cleaning and maintenance. It is easy to use, reduces the labor intensity of the staff, ensures the continuous operation of the potato deep processing production line, and improves production efficiency.

[0015] 2. The utility model provides a potato rapid air-drying device that can make the potato blocks roll and turn over on the conveying component through the turning rod, so that the air-drying component can fully blow dry the surface of the potato blocks, realize rapid and uniform drying of the potato blocks, and effectively prevent the potato blocks from being unevenly coated with powder in the subsequent powder coating process.

[0016] 3. The utility model provides a potato rapid air-drying device by arranging a collecting component below the cleaning component, thereby being able to collect the cleaned potato residues or potato pieces, so as to prevent the potato residues or potato pieces from falling to the ground and polluting the workshop environment, and facilitate secondary processing of the potato residues or potato pieces.

[0017] 4. In the potato rapid air-drying device of the present invention, the air-drying component can be limitedly moved relative to the conveying component to extend to one side of the frame or retract to the top of the frame, which not only makes it convenient for the staff to disassemble or connect the external water supply system and the flip rod, but also facilitates the disassembly, assembly and replacement of other components in the frame such as the conveying component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a potato rapid air-drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention from a first viewing angle;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a potato rapid air-drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention at a second viewing angle;

[0021] Figure 3yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a potato rapid air-drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention from a third perspective;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a top view of a potato rapid air-drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Cross-section at BB.

[0025] In the figure: 1-frame; 2-conveying assembly; 3-air drying assembly; 4-cleaning assembly; 5-collecting assembly; 6-flip rod; 7-fan; 8-support frame; 9-fixing rod; 10-movable rod; 11-limiting slot; 12-positioning slot; 13-handle; 14-conveyor belt; 15-brush; 16-pressing plate; 17-collecting trough; 18-handle; 19-limiting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0028] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on this application. In addition, if the terms "first", "second", etc. appear in the description of this application, they are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" in the description of this application does not necessarily imply that a component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical" and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0031] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. A person of ordinary skill in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] Example 1:

[0033] The utility model provides a potato rapid air-drying device.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, a potato rapid air-drying device includes a frame 1 and a conveying component 2, an air-drying component 3, a cleaning component 4 and a collecting component 5 arranged on the frame 1. The conveying component 2 is used to transport potatoes. A turning rod 6 for turning potatoes is detachably installed at a position corresponding to the conveying component 2 on the frame 1. The turning rod 6 is hollow and connected to an external water supply system, and the turning rod 6 is provided with a plurality of through holes spaced apart along its extension direction. The air-drying component 3 is movably installed above the conveying component 2 in a limited manner and is used to blow air to the conveying component 2. The cleaning component 4 is used to clean potato residues on the conveying component 2. The collecting component 5 is detachably installed below the cleaning component 4 and is used to collect potato residues.

[0035] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 6As shown, in the present invention's rapid potato drying device, the frame 1 serves as the basic support structure for the entire device, capable of bearing the weight of the conveying assembly 2, air-drying assembly 3, cleaning assembly 4, and collection assembly 5, thereby preventing the device from shaking or tipping over during operation. Furthermore, the conveying assembly 2 can utilize a conventional chain-type conveying mechanism, thereby enabling the cleaned potato pieces to be smoothly and continuously conveyed by the conveying assembly 2. During the conveying process, the air-drying assembly 3, positioned above the conveying assembly 2, blows air toward the potato pieces, thereby removing excess moisture remaining on the surface of the potato pieces. This results in a simple and rational structural design.

[0036] It can be understood that since the flip rod 6 is detachably mounted on the frame 1 at the position corresponding to the conveying component 2, the flip rod 6 and the frame 1 can be detachably mounted in a threaded connection or a ferrule connection, which facilitates the disassembly and cleaning of the flip rod 6. Furthermore, during the conveying process, when the potato pieces move to abut against the flip rod 6, the potato pieces will flip over the flip rod 6 under the action of the conveying component 2, causing the potato pieces to roll and turn over, thereby allowing the air-drying component 3 to fully dry the surface of the potato pieces, achieving rapid and uniform drying of the potato pieces, and effectively preventing uneven coating of the potato pieces during the subsequent coating process. At the same time, since the flip rod 6 is hollow and connected to the external water supply system, and the flip rod 6 is provided with a number of through holes spaced apart along its extension direction, the conveying component 2 can be rinsed through the flip rod 6, and the water sprayed on the conveying component 2 is then discharged through the air-drying component 3. The cleaning component 4 is removed, and the flip rod 6 is used in the process of flushing the conveying component 2. Since the frame 1 is also provided with a cleaning component 4, the cleaning component 4 can be a scraper or brush 15 in the prior art. The cleaning component 4 can simultaneously clean the potato residue or blocked potato pieces on the conveying component 2, thereby being able to cooperate with the flip rod 6 to realize the automatic cleaning function of the conveying component 2, which not only effectively ensures the cleanliness of the conveying component 2 and improves the food safety of potatoes during deep processing, but also does not require the staff to stop the machine regularly for cleaning and maintenance. It is easy to use and reduces the labor intensity of the staff, ensuring the continuous operation of the potato deep processing production line and improving production efficiency. In addition, by arranging a collection component 5 below the cleaning component 4, the cleaned potato residue or potato pieces can be collected to prevent the potato residue or potato pieces from falling to the ground and polluting the workshop environment, and facilitate the secondary processing of the potato residue or potato pieces.

[0037] It should be noted that the air-drying component 3 can be a fan 7 in the prior art, so that the excess moisture attached to the surface of the potatoes can be quickly dried; at the same time, the air-drying component 3 can be installed on the frame 1 in a limited and movable manner by using any one of a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or a screw transmission mechanism, that is, the air-drying component 3 can be limited and moved relative to the conveying component 2 to extend to one side of the frame 1 or retract to the top of the frame 1, which not only makes it convenient for the staff to disassemble or connect the external water supply system and the flip rod 6, but also facilitates the disassembly and replacement of other components in the frame 1 such as the conveying component 2.

[0038] It is worth noting that the frame 1 is also provided with a control system. The control system and the external water supply system are both mature existing technologies and will not be described in detail here. The specific structural components are not shown in the drawings of the specification. The present utility model is only aimed at solving the problem that the existing potato rapid air-drying device is difficult to ensure the food safety of potatoes during the deep processing process, and requires regular shutdown for manual cleaning, which is inconvenient to use, not only increases the labor intensity of the staff, but also reduces production efficiency.

[0039] In one embodiment, specifically, Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a plurality of air-drying assemblies 3 are mounted on the frame 1. A turning rod 6 is positioned between two adjacent air-drying assemblies 3. Each turning rod 6 has first slopes formed on both sides along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly 2. A plurality of through-holes are located on the bottom surface of the turning rod 6. This ensures that the potato pieces are exposed to air from a new air-drying assembly 3 each time they roll, thereby ensuring effective and efficient drying of the potato pieces. Furthermore, the two first slopes formed on the turning rod 6 make it easier for the potatoes to roll over the turning rod 6 during transportation, thereby achieving both rolling and turning over. This results in an ingenious and rational structural design.

[0040] It is worth noting that the inclination angle of the two first slopes should be moderate to ensure that the potato pieces can smoothly flip over the turning rods 6 without being blocked by the turning rods 6 and stagnating on the conveyor assembly 2. Preferably, the inclination angle of the two first slopes relative to the conveyor assembly 2 is 5° to 20°. The number and position of the turning rods 6 can be determined based on the length of the conveyor assembly 2, the size and shape of the potatoes, and the air blowing rate of the air-drying assembly 3.

[0041] In one embodiment, the air-drying component 3 includes a fan 7 and two support frames 8, and the two support frames 8 are spaced apart on both sides of the fan 7, wherein any support frame 8 includes a fixed rod 9 and a movable rod 10, and the two ends of the fixed rod 9 are respectively detachably connected to the frame 1, and a limiting groove 11 and a positioning groove 12 are provided on the fixed rod 9. The movable rod 10 extends into the limiting groove 11 and slides into contact with the limiting groove 11. One end of the movable rod 10 is provided with a locking member passing through the positioning groove 12, the fan 7 is detachably connected to the movable rod 10, and a handle 13 is provided on the outer wall of the fan 7.

[0042] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 5 As shown, since the two support frames 8 in the air-drying component 3 are spaced apart on both sides of the fan 7, the fan 7 can be stably supported. Furthermore, this embodiment provides a method for manually limiting the movement of the fan 7, that is, by detachably connecting the two ends of the fixed rod 9 in the support frame 8 to the frame 1, the detachable connection method can be a threaded connection, so as to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the fixed rod 9; at the same time, by providing a limiting groove 11 on the fixed rod 9, the movable rod 10 extends into the limiting groove 11 and slides in contact with the limiting groove 11, and the fan 7 is detachably connected to the movable rod 10, thereby enabling the staff to manually push the fan 7 and move the movable rod 10 in the limiting groove 11, thereby enabling the fan 7 to be moved to one side of the frame 1 or the top of the frame 1, which is simple to operate and convenient for disassembling and assembling the flip rod 6, and facilitating the disassembly and replacement of other components in the frame 1 such as the conveying component 2. It is understandable that, since the fixed rod 9 is also provided with a positioning groove 12, and one end of the movable rod 10 is provided with a locking member that passes through the positioning groove 12, the locking member can be a screw, stud or pin in the prior art. When the movable rod 10 moves in the limiting groove 11, the locking member only moves in the positioning groove 12, thereby effectively preventing the movable rod 10 from driving the fan 7 to separate from the fixed rod 9. The structural design is simple and reasonable. In addition, the handle 13 provided on the outer wall of the fan 7 makes it easy for the staff to pull the fan 7, which is convenient for operation.

[0043] In one embodiment, the conveying assembly 2 includes a conveyor belt 14, and a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the upper and lower sides of the frame 1 relative to the conveyor belt 14. The cleaning assembly 4 includes a plurality of brushes 15, which are respectively arranged in the plurality of mounting holes and used to clean the conveyor belt 14. Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, by inserting a plurality of brushes 15 into a plurality of mounting holes in a one-to-one correspondence, it is convenient to disassemble, clean or replace a single brush 15, and the operation is convenient; at the same time, since a plurality of mounting holes are spaced apart from the upper and lower sides of the conveyor belt 14, that is, a plurality of brushes 15 are spaced apart from the upper and lower sides of the conveyor belt 14, the upper and lower sides of the conveyor belt 14 can be fully cleaned, and the gaps on the conveyor belt 14 can be effectively prevented from being clogged with potato residues or potato chunks, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect of the conveyor belt 14 and reliable use.

[0044] In one embodiment, a pressing plate 16 is detachably mounted on both sides of the frame 1 relative to the conveyor belt 14. Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the two pressing plates 16 can be detachably mounted on the frame 1 by threaded connections, thereby facilitating assembly and disassembly of the two pressing plates 16. Furthermore, the two pressing plates 16 can limit the positions of both sides of the conveyor belt 14, thereby not only improving the transmission stability of the conveyor belt 14 but also preventing the potato pieces from falling off the sides of the conveyor belt 14 and outside the frame 1 during the conveying process.

[0045] In one embodiment, the collecting assembly 5 includes a plurality of collecting tanks 17, each of which is provided with a handle 18. Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the cleaned potato residues or potato pieces can be collected through a number of collecting troughs 17, which not only effectively prevents the potato residues or potato pieces from polluting the workshop environment, but also facilitates the subsequent secondary processing of the potato residues or potato pieces; at the same time, the handle 18 makes it easy for the staff to take or disassemble the collecting trough 17, which is convenient for operation.

[0046] In one embodiment, a limit rod 19 is provided on the frame 1, and the limit rod 19 is used to abut against the tops of the plurality of collecting tanks 17, and a second slope is formed on the top surface of the limit rod 19. Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the limiting rod 19 abuts against the tops of the plurality of collecting troughs 17, thereby limiting the plurality of collecting troughs 17 and preventing them from falling off the frame 1. The structural design is simple and reasonable. Furthermore, the second slope formed on the top surface of the limiting rod 19 prevents potato residue or potato chunks from accumulating on the top surface of the limiting rod 19.

[0047] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Various modifications and variations are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A potato rapid air drying device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame (1) and a conveying assembly (2), an air-drying assembly (3), a cleaning assembly (4) and a collecting assembly (5) arranged on the frame (1); the conveying assembly (2) is used to convey potatoes; a turning rod (6) for turning potatoes is detachably mounted at a position corresponding to the conveying assembly (2) on the frame (1); the turning rod (6) is hollow and connected to an external water supply system; and the turning rod (6) is provided with a plurality of through holes spaced apart along its extension direction; the air-drying assembly (3) is movably mounted above the conveying assembly (2) and is used to blow air toward the conveying assembly (2); the cleaning assembly (4) is used to clean potato residues on the conveying assembly (2); and the collecting assembly (5) is detachably mounted below the cleaning assembly (4) and is used to collect potato residues.

2. A potato rapid air drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the air-drying components (3) are arranged on the frame (1), and a flip rod (6) is arranged between two adjacent air-drying components (3). Each flip rod (6) is provided with a first slope formed on both sides along the conveying direction of the conveying component (2), and a plurality of through holes are located on the bottom surface of the flip rod (6).

3. A potato rapid air drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air drying component (3) includes a fan (7) and two support frames (8), and the two support frames (8) are spaced apart on both sides of the fan (7), wherein any of the support frames (8) includes a fixed rod (9) and a movable rod (10), and the two ends of the fixed rod (9) are detachably connected to the frame (1), and a limiting groove (11) and a positioning groove (12) are provided on the fixed rod (9). The movable rod (10) extends into the limiting groove (11) and is in sliding contact with the limiting groove (11). One end of the movable rod (10) is provided with a locking member passing through the positioning groove (12), and the fan (7) is detachably connected to the movable rod (10). A handle (13) is provided on the outer wall of the fan (7).

4. A potato rapid air drying device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The conveying assembly (2) includes a conveyor belt (14), and a plurality of mounting holes are spaced apart on the upper and lower sides of the frame (1) relative to the conveyor belt (14). The cleaning assembly (4) includes a plurality of brushes (15), and the plurality of brushes (15) are respectively and correspondingly inserted into the plurality of mounting holes and used to clean the conveyor belt (14).

5. The potato rapid air drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Pressing plates (16) are detachably mounted on both sides of the frame (1) relative to the conveyor belt (14).

6. A potato rapid air drying device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The collecting assembly (5) comprises a plurality of collecting troughs (17), and each of the collecting troughs (17) is provided with a handle (18).

7. A potato rapid air drying device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A limiting rod (19) is provided on the frame (1), and the limiting rod (19) is used to abut against the tops of the plurality of collecting troughs (17), and a second slope is formed on the top surface of the limiting rod (19).

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