Pecan cooking device and processing assembly line

Abstract

The utility model provides a hickory cooking device and a processing line. The problems that an existing processing assembly line adopts two drying procedures including first-time pre-drying and second-time drying, and pecans processed through the assembly line cannot keep the most original fragrance of the pecans all the time are solved. According to the processing line disclosed by the utility model, the step of pre-drying is removed in the processing line, the pecan after cracking and deastringency is directly put into the material soaking device filled with material water to be tasty, the fragrance of the pecan can be effectively reserved, and the inner space of the box body is divided into two heating cavities through the partition plate in the cooking device, so that the heating efficiency is effectively improved; the hickory nuts in the heating cavity are heated and cooked through the heating rods at the bottom, high-temperature hot air rises to uniformly heat the hickory nuts in the heating cavity, discharging can be completed by opening the discharging plate at the bottom of the heating cavity after heating is completed, and the hickory nut cooking device is easy and convenient to use, full in cooking and high in efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pecan processing, in particular to a pecan steaming device and a processing line. Background Art

[0002] Pecan is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Carya, Juglandaceae. Its bark is smooth, grayish-white, and glossy. Its twigs are slender, and new branches are densely covered with shield-shaped, orange-yellow glands. These glands become sparser later, while one-year-old branches are purple-gray and often sparsely covered with short, soft hairs at the top. The lenticels are round and sparse. Pecan fruit, due to its high nutritional value and unique taste and flavor, has gained consumer recognition and become a popular luxury nut. Pecan production and processing require steaming. However, the steaming equipment in existing pecan processing lines has the following drawbacks: 1. Existing processing lines use a two-step drying process: a first pre-drying step and a second drying step. Pecans processed in these lines often fail to retain their original flavor. 2. Existing pecan steaming equipment has a simple structure, making it difficult to remove the steamed pecans after steaming, which is quite cumbersome. 3. Pecans are light in weight and tend to float on the water surface during steaming, resulting in incomplete cooking. This present technology leaves room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In response to the above-mentioned existing situation, the utility model provides a pecan steaming device, comprising a bracket and a box body fixedly arranged on the bracket for heating walnuts, the interior of the box body being divided into two heating chambers by a partition, the two ends of the partition body being arranged to be tilted downward, and a discharge plate facing the bottom of the above-mentioned heating chamber being respectively provided on both sides of the box body, the discharge plate being rotatably provided on the box body, a hollow heating rod being fixedly provided in the heating chamber, a plurality of air outlet holes being provided on the outer periphery of the heating rod, an air inlet pipe connected to the two above-mentioned heating rods being fixedly provided on the outer side of the box body, and an air inlet port being provided on the air inlet pipe connected to external equipment and used for air intake.

[0004] Preferably, guide plates for discharging are respectively provided on both sides of the box body, the upper ends of the guide plates are directly opposite to the above-mentioned discharging plates, and baffles are respectively fixedly provided on both sides of the guide plates.

[0005] Preferably, a shelf for placing the material box is fixedly provided on both sides of the bracket, and the shelf is located directly below the lower end of the guide plate.

[0006] Preferably, a plurality of water outlet troughs are provided on the partition, and a support plate is provided below the box body and is located directly below the water outlet troughs, and a water outlet pipe for discharging water is provided on the support plate.

[0007] Preferably, the upper ends of both sides of the discharge plate are rotatably set on the side walls of the above-mentioned box body through rotating seats, and the lower ends of both sides of the discharge plate are rotatably set with hooks for being clamped on the above-mentioned box body. A fixing rod that cooperates with the above-mentioned hook is provided on the side wall of the box body. When the hook is clamped on the fixing rod, the discharge plate rests on the above-mentioned box body.

[0008] Preferably, the distance between the two baffles is greater than the distance between the two hooks.

[0009] Preferably, a cover plate is rotatably provided above the box body and is used to be buckled on the upper end of the box body.

[0010] A processing line including the above-mentioned pecan steaming device includes a cleaning device for raw material acceptance and cleaning, a flotation device for screening pecans, the above-mentioned pecan steaming device, a shell cracking device for cracking the pecan shells, a soaking device for flavoring the pecans, a baking device for drying the pecans, and a packaging device for packaging after processing is completed.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention eliminates the pre-baking step in the processing line, and directly puts the cracked and de-astringent pecans into a soaking device filled with water for flavoring, which can effectively retain the aroma of the pecans themselves. In the steaming device, the internal space of the box is divided into two heating chambers by a partition, which effectively improves the heating efficiency. The heating and steaming are carried out by the heating rod at the bottom, and the high-temperature hot air rises to evenly heat the pecans in the heating chamber. After the heating is completed, the discharge plate at the bottom of the heating chamber can be opened to complete the discharge. The use is simple and convenient, and the steaming is sufficient and the efficiency is high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 It is a cutaway view of the interior of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0015] Markings in the figure: 1. Bracket; 2. Box body; 3. Partition; 4. Heating chamber; 5. Discharge plate; 6. Heating rod; 7. Air outlet; 8. Air inlet pipe; 9. Air inlet; 10. Guide plate; 11. Baffle; 12. Storage rack; 13. Water outlet trough; 14. Support plate; 15. Water outlet pipe; 16. Rotating seat; 17. Hook; 18. Fixing rod; 19. Cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings:

[0017] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a pecan steaming device includes a bracket 1 and a box 2 fixedly set on the bracket 1 for heating walnuts, the interior of the box 2 is divided into two heating chambers 4 by a partition 3, and the two ends of the partition 3 are tilted downward. A discharge plate 5 is respectively provided on both sides of the box 2 and is opposite to the bottom of the above-mentioned heating chamber 4. The discharge plate 5 is rotatably set on the box 2, and a hollow heating rod 6 is fixedly set in the heating chamber 4. A plurality of air outlet holes 7 are provided on the outer periphery of the heating rod 6. An air inlet pipe 8 connected with the two above-mentioned heating rods 6 is fixedly set on the outside of the box 2, and an air inlet port 9 connected with external equipment and used for air intake is provided on the air inlet pipe 8. A cover plate 19 for buckling on the upper end of the box 2 is rotatably provided above the box 2 to prevent high-temperature steam from escaping from the box 2 during heating. The partition 3 is provided with a plurality of water outlet grooves 13, and a support plate 14 is provided below the housing 2, located directly below the water outlet grooves 13. The support plate 14 is provided with a water outlet pipe 15 for discharging water. After the high-temperature steam cools down, it condenses into water droplets on the inner wall of the housing 2 and is discharged from the housing 2 through the water outlet grooves 13. In the steaming device, the partition 3 divides the interior space of the housing 2 into two heating chambers 4, effectively improving heating efficiency. The heating rod 6 at the bottom is used for heating and steaming. The high-temperature hot air rises, evenly heating the pecans in the heating chamber 4. After heating is completed, the material can be discharged by opening the discharge plate 5 at the bottom of the heating chamber 4. This device is simple and convenient to use, and provides sufficient and efficient steaming.

[0018] Guide plates 10 for discharging materials are installed on either side of the box 2. The upper ends of these guide plates 10 face the discharge plate 5, and baffles 11 are fixedly mounted on either side of these guide plates 10. Racks 12 for placing material boxes are fixedly mounted on either side of the bracket 1. These racks 12 are located directly below the lower ends of the guide plates 10. After cooking and processing, the material boxes are placed on these racks 12 for storage. At this point, the material boxes are located directly below the lower ends of the guide plates 10, making it easy to collect the materials.

[0019] The upper ends of the two sides of the discharge plate 5 are rotatably mounted on the side walls of the box body 2 via rotating seats 16. The lower ends of the two sides of the discharge plate 5 are rotatably mounted with hooks 17 for engaging with the box body 2. A fixing rod 18 is provided on the side wall of the box body 2 to cooperate with the hooks 17. When the hooks 17 are engaged with the fixing rods 18, the discharge plate 5 rests against the box body 2. The distance between the two baffles 11 is greater than the distance between the two hooks 17. The box body 2 is closed by snapping the discharge plate 5 onto the box body 2 and hooking the hooks 17 onto the fixing rods 18. After cooking is completed, the hooks 17 are rotated to disengage the hooks 17 from the fixing rods 18, thereby unlocking the discharge plate 5. The discharge plate 5 is then opened under the weight of the pecans themselves to complete the discharge of the pecans.

[0020] A processing line including the above-mentioned pecan steaming device includes a cleaning device for raw material acceptance and cleaning, a flotation device for screening pecans, the above-mentioned pecan steaming device, a shell cracking device for cracking the pecan shells, a soaking device for flavoring the pecans, a baking device for drying the pecans, and a packaging device for packaging after processing. By eliminating the pre-baking step in the processing line, the pecans after the cracked shells and the astringency are directly placed in the soaking device filled with water for flavoring, which can effectively preserve the aroma of the pecans themselves.

[0021] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising from these variations or modifications to the specification remain within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pecan cooking device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support (1) and a box (2) fixedly arranged on the support (1) for heating walnuts, wherein the interior of the box (2) is divided into two heating chambers (4) by a partition (3), and the two ends of the partition (3) are arranged to be tilted downwards. A discharge plate (5) facing the bottom of the heating chamber (4) is respectively provided on both sides of the box (2), and the discharge plate (5) is rotatably arranged on the box (2). A hollow heating rod (6) is fixedly arranged in the heating chamber (4), and a plurality of air outlet holes (7) are provided on the outer periphery of the heating rod (6). An air inlet pipe (8) connected to the two heating rods (6) is fixedly provided on the outer side of the box (2), and an air inlet (9) connected to an external device and used for air intake is provided on the air inlet pipe (8).

2. The pecan cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Guide plates (10) for discharging are respectively provided on both sides of the box body (2), the upper ends of the guide plates (10) face the above-mentioned discharging plates (5), and baffles (11) are respectively fixedly provided on both sides of the guide plates (10).

3. The pecan cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A shelf (12) for placing a material box is fixedly provided on both sides of the bracket (1), and the shelf (12) is located directly below the lower end of the guide plate (10).

4. The pecan cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of water outlet grooves (13) are provided on the partition (3), and a support plate (14) is provided below the box body (2) and is located directly below the water outlet grooves (13). A water outlet pipe (15) for discharging water is provided on the support plate (14).

5. The pecan cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper ends of both sides of the discharge plate (5) are rotatably arranged on the side walls of the box body (2) through rotating seats (16), and the lower ends of both sides of the discharge plate (5) are rotatably arranged with hooks (17) for being connected to the box body (2). A fixing rod (18) matching the hook (17) is provided on the side wall of the box body (2). When the hook (17) is connected to the fixing rod (18), the discharge plate (5) is against the box body (2).

6. The pecan cooking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The distance between the two baffles (11) is greater than the distance between the two hooks (17).

7. The pecan cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate (19) is rotatably provided above the box body (2) and is used to be fastened to the upper end of the box body (2).

8. A pecan processing line comprising the pecan cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cleaning device for raw material acceptance and cleaning, a flotation device for screening pecans, the pecan steaming device, a shell cracking device for cracking the pecan shells, a soaking device for flavoring the pecans, a baking device for drying the pecans, and a packaging device for packaging after processing.

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