Cooling device for fried potatoes

Abstract

The cooling device comprises a shell, a cooling mechanism, a collecting mechanism and a plurality of conveying mechanisms, a feeding hopper is arranged on the shell, a discharging opening is formed in the shell, the conveying mechanisms are arranged in the shell, and a conveying channel allowing potato blocks to penetrate through is formed by the conveying mechanisms; a height limiting rod is detachably installed at the position, close to the feeding hopper, of the conveying channel, the cooling mechanism is arranged at the top of the shell, the collecting mechanism is arranged below the conveying mechanisms, and a plurality of air outlets are formed in the bottom of the shell. According to the potato block cooling device, different surfaces of potato blocks can be blown, the contact time of cold air and the potato blocks is prolonged, the potato block cooling efficiency is improved, redundant oil on the surfaces of the potato blocks can be removed, and use is reliable; excessive oil liquid can be collected and discharged through the collecting mechanism, so that the oil liquid is effectively prevented from depositing in the shell to influence the edible safety of the potato blocks, and the production quality of the fried potatoes is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing, in particular to a cooling device for fried potatoes. 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 of potatoes, such as making fried potatoes or French fries, the fried potatoes need to be cooled to facilitate packaging or transportation. Currently, air drying is commonly used to cool fried potatoes, but this method is inefficient.

[0003] The applicant searched and obtained the following prior art. Specifically, patent publication number CN211812455U discloses a fried food cooling and conveying device, comprising a receiving device, a conveying device, a bracket, a cooling device, and a transmission device. The conveying device is fixedly mounted above the bracket, a receiving device is mounted above one end of the conveying device, and a feeding device and a transmission device are mounted at the other end of the conveying device. The cooling device is evenly arranged below the conveying device. The transmission device includes a power unit, a conveyor belt, and a controller. The conveyor belt is mounted on the conveying device via a main shaft and a secondary shaft, and the main shaft is connected to the power unit via a transmission wheel. This utility model utilizes a structural design in which the cooling device is positioned below the conveying device, thereby achieving rapid cooling of the food while effectively utilizing equipment space. Furthermore, the device has a compact structural design and low manufacturing cost. During use, the cooling device is less likely to contaminate the food and affect food safety.

[0004] It can be seen from the above patent that although the fried food cooling and conveying device realizes the cooling function of food by adopting a structural design in which the cooling device is arranged below the conveying device, when the device is used for frying potato chunks, since excess oil usually adheres to the surface of the potato chunks after frying, the cold wind or cold air output by the cooling device will cause the oil to splash or condense and adhere to the conveying device, that is, it is difficult to collect the excess oil, which not only increases the safety risks of the equipment, but also reduces food safety; at the same time, the cold wind or cold air output by the cooling device has a short contact time with the potato chunks on the conveying device, which is not convenient for quickly cooling the potato chunks and has low cooling efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a cooling device for fried potatoes, aiming to solve the problems that the existing cooling devices for fried potatoes are difficult to collect excess oil on the surface of fried food, are not convenient for quickly cooling potato pieces, and have low cooling efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a cooling device for fried potatoes, comprising a shell, a cooling mechanism, a collecting mechanism and a plurality of conveying mechanisms, the shell being provided with a feed hopper and a discharge port, the plurality of conveying mechanisms being spaced and staggered in sequence from top to bottom in the shell and being used to convey potato chunks, the plurality of conveying mechanisms forming a conveying channel for the potato chunks to pass through, the conveying channel being detachably mounted with a limited height rod near the feed hopper, the cooling mechanism being arranged at the top of the shell and being used to output cold air to the plurality of conveying mechanisms, the collecting mechanism being arranged below the plurality of conveying mechanisms and being used to collect oil, and the bottom of the shell being provided with a plurality of air outlets.

[0007] Preferably, any of the conveying mechanisms includes a conveyor belt, a drive assembly and two anti-overflow plates. The conveyor belt is installed between the two anti-overflow plates through the drive assembly. The drive assembly is used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate in a circular motion. The two anti-overflow plates are respectively detachably connected to the inner wall of the shell.

[0008] Preferably, any of the conveying mechanisms further comprises a baffle, which is detachably mounted between the two anti-overflow plates and is used to block potato pieces falling from the conveyor belt.

[0009] Preferably, a brush for cleaning the conveyor belt is detachably mounted on the bottom of any baffle.

[0010] Preferably, the collecting mechanism comprises several trays, each of which is provided with an oil absorbing layer, one of the trays can be detachably mounted under any of the conveying mechanisms, and an opening and a switch door are provided on the shell at a position corresponding to the tray.

[0011] Preferably, any of the trays is arranged to be inclined from top to bottom, and a connecting pipe is detachably mounted on the bottom of any of the trays, and the connecting pipe extends out of the shell and is connected to the oil tank.

[0012] Preferably, one side edge of the height-limiting rod facing the conveying mechanism is arranged to be chamfered in a circular arc.

[0013] Beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. When the utility model is used, the cooling device for fried potatoes causes the potato pieces to roll in the conveying channel, so that the cooling mechanism can blow on different surfaces of the potato pieces, which not only improves the cooling efficiency of the potato pieces, but also effectively removes excess oil on the surface of the potato pieces.

[0015] 2. The utility model provides a cooling device for fried potatoes, which prolongs the contact time between cold air and potato pieces through the feeding channel, realizes cyclical blowing and cooling of potato pieces, further improves the cooling efficiency of potato pieces, and is reliable to use.

[0016] 3. The utility model is a cooling device for fried potatoes that can collect and discharge excess oil through a collecting mechanism, effectively preventing the oil from being deposited in the shell and affecting the edible safety of the potato pieces, keeping the shell clean and tidy, and ensuring the production quality of the fried potatoes.

[0017] 4. The utility model provides a cooling device for fried potatoes that can spread the potato pieces flatly through a height-limiting rod, effectively preventing the potato pieces from piling up and affecting heat dissipation and cooling, so that the potato pieces on the conveying mechanism can fully contact with the cold air, ensuring the cooling and degreasing effect of the potato pieces. 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 cooling device for fried potatoes according to an embodiment of the present invention at one viewing angle;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of a cooling device for fried potatoes according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Cross-section at AA;

[0022] Figure 4 The utility model is a partial structural diagram of a cooling device for fried potatoes according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the figure: 1-shell; 2-cooling mechanism; 3-collecting mechanism; 4-conveying mechanism; 5-feed hopper; 6-discharge port; 7-height limit rod; 8-air outlet; 9-conveyor belt; 10-drive assembly; 11-anti-overflow plate; 12-baffle; 13-brush; 14-tray. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Example 1:

[0031] The utility model provides a cooling device for fried potatoes.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present utility model, a cooling device for fried potatoes includes a shell 1, a cooling mechanism 2, a collecting mechanism 3 and a plurality of conveying mechanisms 4. The shell 1 is provided with a feed hopper 5 and a discharge port 6. The plurality of conveying mechanisms 4 are spaced and staggered in sequence from top to bottom in the shell 1 and are used to convey potato pieces. The plurality of conveying mechanisms 4 form a conveying channel for conveying potato pieces through which the conveying pieces pass. A limited height rod 7 is detachably installed near the position of the conveying channel near the feed hopper 5. The cooling mechanism 2 is provided at the top of the shell 1 and is used to output cold air to the plurality of conveying mechanisms 4. The collecting mechanism 3 is provided below the plurality of conveying mechanisms 4 and is used to collect oil. The bottom of the shell 1 is provided with a plurality of air outlets 8.

[0033] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the fried potato cooling device of the present invention, a feed hopper 5 and a discharge port 6 are provided on the housing 1. Fried potato chunks can be conveyed to the feed hopper 5 via external conveying equipment, such as an auger or chain conveyor. Once in the feed hopper 5, the potato chunks fall directly into the housing 1 and, after cooling, are discharged from the discharge port 6. This results in a simple and rational structural design. Furthermore, because the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of conveying mechanisms 4 spaced and staggered from top to bottom, when the potato chunks enter the housing 1 from the feed hopper 5, they fall onto the top conveying mechanism 4. Each of the conveying mechanisms 4 can be a mesh belt conveyor. This not only ensures smooth conveyance of the potato chunks to the discharge port 6, but also facilitates oil penetration and collection of the potato chunks. During the conveying process, the cooling mechanism 2 is provided on the top of the frame. This cool air is then directed to the conveying mechanisms 4, blowing across the surface of the potato chunks and removing heat from them, achieving rapid cooling and reliable operation.

[0034] It can be understood that since several conveying mechanisms 4 form conveying channels for potato blocks to pass through, when potato blocks are transported in the conveying channels, they will roll when they fall from one conveying mechanism 4 to another adjacent conveying mechanism 4, and at this time the cooling mechanism 2 will continuously output cold air, so that it can blow on different surfaces of the potato blocks, thereby not only improving the cooling efficiency of the potato blocks, but also effectively removing excess oil on the surface of the potato blocks; at the same time, since the potato blocks will move back and forth when transported in the conveying channels, the contact time between the cold air and the potato blocks can be extended, thereby achieving cyclic blowing and cooling of the potato blocks, further improving the cooling efficiency of the potato blocks, and being reliable to use.

[0035] It should be noted that when the cooling device blows the oil off the potato pieces, since a collecting mechanism 3 is provided below the several conveying mechanisms 4, the collecting mechanism 3 can be a connecting pipe and an oil tank in the prior art, that is, by connecting the connecting pipe with the bottom of the shell 1, the oil can flow into the oil tank through the connecting pipe, thereby completing the collection and discharge of excess oil, and effectively preventing the oil from being deposited in the shell 1 and affecting the edible safety of the potato pieces, keeping the shell 1 clean and tidy, and ensuring the production quality of fried potatoes.

[0036] It is worth noting that a height limiting rod 7 is detachably mounted near the feed hopper 5 in the conveying channel. The height limiting rod 7 can be detachably mounted using a threaded connection, facilitating assembly and disassembly for maintenance. When potato chunks fall onto the conveying mechanism 4 and accumulate, as the conveying mechanism 4 continues to operate, the height limiting rod 7 pushes down the accumulated potato chunks to spread them out flat, effectively preventing the potato chunks from accumulating and affecting heat dissipation and cooling. This allows the potato chunks on the conveying mechanism 4 to be fully exposed to cold air, ensuring cooling and degreasing of the potato chunks. Furthermore, since the bottom of the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of air outlets 8, these air outlets 8 not only exhaust hot air and excess oil mist from within the housing 1 but also ensure adequate air circulation within the housing 1, thus meeting the requirements of the present invention for cooling potatoes. Clearly, the present invention maintains the potato chunks within the housing 1 during the cooling of the fried potatoes, effectively preventing dust, impurities, and the like from adhering to their surfaces and ensuring the quality of the fried potatoes.

[0037] In one embodiment, each conveying mechanism 4 includes a conveyor belt 9, a drive assembly 10 and two anti-overflow plates 11. The conveyor belt 9 is installed between the two anti-overflow plates 11 through the drive assembly 10. The drive assembly 10 is used to drive the conveyor belt 9 to circulate. The two anti-overflow plates 11 are respectively detachably connected to the inner wall of the housing 1. Specifically, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the conveyor belt 9 can be a food-grade stainless steel mesh belt or a high-temperature, corrosion-resistant plastic mesh belt, as is conventionally used, to ensure compliance with food hygiene standards while being able to withstand the weight of the potato pieces and the high temperatures after frying. Furthermore, because the conveyor belt 9 is mounted between two anti-overflow plates 11 via a drive assembly 10, the drive assembly 10 drives the conveyor belt 9 to circulate relative to the two anti-overflow plates 11, thereby conveying the potato pieces. This results in a simple and rational structural design. Furthermore, the two anti-overflow plates 11 prevent the potato pieces from falling or spilling from the conveyor belt 9 during conveyance, facilitating smooth conveyance of the potato pieces by the conveyor belt 9. Furthermore, the two anti-overflow plates 11 can be detachably connected to the inner wall of the housing 1 using a threaded connection, facilitating assembly and disassembly of the two anti-overflow plates 11 and other components.

[0038] It is worth noting that the drive component 10, as a component that drives the conveyor belt 9 to rotate in a circular motion, includes a motor, a reducer, rollers, etc. The speed and direction of the conveyor belt 9 can be adjusted by precisely controlling the speed and direction of the motor. This is a mature existing technology and will not be elaborated here.

[0039] In one embodiment, any conveying mechanism 4 further includes a baffle 12, which is detachably mounted between the two anti-overflow plates 11 and is used to block potato pieces falling from the conveyor belt 9. Specifically, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the removable connection between the ends of the baffle 12 and the two anti-overflow plates 11 can be a threaded connection, thereby facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the baffle 12. It is understood that when the potato pieces fall from the conveyor belt 9, they fall in the conveying direction due to inertia. The baffle 12 can block the potato pieces and prevent them from falling out of the conveying channel, allowing the potato pieces to fall smoothly onto the next conveyor belt 9, thereby ensuring stable conveyance of the potato pieces and reliable use.

[0040] In one embodiment, a brush 13 for cleaning the conveyor belt 9 is detachably mounted on the bottom of any baffle 12. Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, by detachably installing a brush 13 at the bottom of the baffle 12, on the one hand, it can prevent potato pieces from falling from the gap between the baffle 12 and the conveyor belt 9 to the outside of the feeding channel, and on the other hand, it can clean the conveyor belt 9, thereby effectively preventing impurities such as oil residue from adhering to the conveyor belt 9 and affecting food safety. This not only realizes the automatic cleaning of the conveyor belt 9, shortens the cleaning and maintenance cycle, improves production efficiency, but also reduces the labor intensity of the staff, and is simple and convenient to use. It is worth noting that during actual production and manufacturing of the utility model, an opening is opened on the housing 1 at the position corresponding to the brush 13 and a switch door is provided, and the brush 13 and the baffle 12 are detachably installed in a sliding card connection or a threaded connection, thereby facilitating the disassembly, replacement or cleaning of the brush 13.

[0041] In one embodiment, the collecting mechanism 3 includes a plurality of trays 14, each of which is provided with an oil absorbing layer. A tray 14 can be detachably mounted under any conveying mechanism 4, and an opening is provided on the housing 1 at a position corresponding to the tray 14 and a switch door is provided. Specifically, Figures 1 to 4As shown, several trays 14 can collect oil dripping from the conveying mechanisms 4. The trays 14 can be removably mounted using a sliding latch, allowing staff to remove or load the trays 14 by opening or closing the door to clean the oil within. Furthermore, since each tray 14 is provided with an oil-absorbing layer, which can be made of oil-absorbing paper or cloth as is conventionally known, the oil-absorbing layer can fully absorb the oil within the trays 14, preventing it from being blown and splashed by wind. As can be understood, as the potato pieces are sequentially conveyed from top to bottom onto the various conveyor belts 9, the amount of oil adhering to their surfaces gradually decreases. To reduce the number of times staff need to clean the trays 14 and simplify the operational process, the present invention can, depending on actual usage, provide a separate tray 14 under the topmost conveying mechanism 4 and another tray 14 at the bottom of the housing 1. Staff only need to remove and clean these two trays 14, reducing their workload.

[0042] In another embodiment, it can be understood that any tray 14 is tilted from top to bottom, and a connecting pipe is detachably installed at the bottom of any tray 14, which extends out of the shell 1 and is connected to the oil tank, so that the oil can be automatically discharged. The staff only needs to replace the oil tank regularly, which simplifies the operating steps of cleaning the tray 14 and is easy to use.

[0043] In one embodiment, specifically, Figure 3 As shown, the edge of the side of the height limiting rod 7 facing the conveying mechanism 4 is set with a circular arc chamfer, so as to prevent the bottom edge of the height limiting rod 7 from scratching the potato pieces, ensure the integrity of the potato pieces during the conveying process, and guide the potato pieces through the height limiting rod 7, thereby improving the smoothness of the potato piece conveying and reducing the probability of potato pieces piling up and getting blocked at the height limiting rod 7.

[0044] 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 cooling device for fried potatoes, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (1), a cooling mechanism (2), a collecting mechanism (3) and a plurality of conveying mechanisms (4); the shell (1) is provided with a feed hopper (5) and a discharge port (6); the plurality of conveying mechanisms (4) are arranged in a staggered manner from top to bottom in the shell (1) and are used to convey potato pieces; the plurality of conveying mechanisms (4) form a conveying channel for the potato pieces to pass through; a height-limiting rod (7) is detachably installed at a position of the conveying channel close to the feed hopper (5); the cooling mechanism (2) is arranged at the top of the shell (1) and is used to output cold air to the plurality of conveying mechanisms (4); the collecting mechanism (3) is arranged below the plurality of conveying mechanisms (4) and is used to collect oil; and the bottom of the shell (1) is provided with a plurality of air outlets (8).

2. A cooling device for fried potatoes according to claim 1, characterized in that: Any of the conveying mechanisms (4) comprises a conveyor belt (9), a drive assembly (10) and two anti-overflow plates (11); the conveyor belt (9) is installed between the two anti-overflow plates (11) via the drive assembly (10); the drive assembly (10) is used to drive the conveyor belt (9) to rotate in a circular motion; and the two anti-overflow plates (11) are respectively detachably connected to the inner wall of the shell (1).

3. A cooling device for fried potatoes according to claim 2, characterized in that: Any of the conveying mechanisms (4) further comprises a baffle (12), which is detachably mounted between the two anti-overflow plates (11), and is used to block potato pieces falling from the conveyor belt (9).

4. A cooling device for fried potatoes according to claim 3, characterized in that: A brush (13) for cleaning the conveyor belt (9) is detachably mounted on the bottom of any baffle (12).

5. The cooling device for fried potatoes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receipt The collecting mechanism (3) comprises a plurality of trays (14), each of which is provided with an oil absorbing layer. A tray (14) can be detachably mounted below any of the conveying mechanisms (4), and an opening and a switch door are provided on the housing (1) at a position corresponding to the tray (14).

6. A cooling device for fried potatoes according to claim 5, characterized in that: Any of the trays (14) is arranged tilted from top to bottom, and a connecting pipe is detachably mounted on the bottom of any of the trays (14), the connecting pipe extending out of the housing (1) and communicating with the oil tank.

7. A cooling device for fried potatoes according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The edge of one side of the height-limiting rod (7) facing the conveying mechanism (4) is arranged in a circular arc chamfer.

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