Device convenient for circulating drying of walnuts

By introducing a combination of a turning cage and a hot air duct in the walnut drying device, the problem of inconvenience in turning during walnut drying is solved, efficient and uniform walnut drying is achieved, and the quality and economic benefits of walnuts are improved.

CN223247498UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22湖北安琪屈姑生物科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422250449.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-13
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-13

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Technical Problem

The existing walnut drying device cannot effectively turn walnuts, resulting in low drying efficiency and serious heat loss, affecting the quality and nutritional value of walnuts.

Method used

A device is designed to facilitate the circulation and drying of walnuts. It uses a rotatable turning cage and hot air duct to turn walnuts in the drying chamber through the turning cage, and uses the hot air duct to provide a stable heat source to ensure that the walnuts are heated evenly.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and uniformity of walnut drying, ensures the quality and nutritional value of walnuts, and is convenient to operate and has good economic benefits.

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Abstract

The device comprises a drying bin arranged on a fixing frame, a material turning cage is rotatably arranged in the drying bin, a feeding hopper and a discharging hopper are arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the drying bin respectively, a hot air pipe is inserted into one side of the drying bin, and the hot air pipe is used for providing a drying heat source for the interior of the drying bin. The walnut drying device is compact in structure and convenient to operate, the walnut drying efficiency is improved, the drying effect is guaranteed, and good economic benefits are achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mechanical tools, in particular to a device for facilitating cyclic drying of walnuts. Background Art

[0002] Walnut drying is an important step in walnut processing. It is mainly to remove moisture from the walnut shell, making the walnut easier to preserve and preventing mold. It is related to the maintenance of walnut quality and subsequent storage stability. During the drying process, the control of temperature and time is very critical. Excessive temperature or too long time may cause the walnut kernel to burn or over-dry, affecting the taste and nutritional value.

[0003] Chinese patent document CN 210980623 U describes a column-type centralized walnut dryer, which is unable to turn the walnuts during use, resulting in low drying efficiency; Chinese patent document CN 219781492 U describes a walnut drying device, which is also unable to turn the walnuts well, has defects in use, and causes heat loss, and therefore needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a device for walnuts to be dried in a cycle, solving the problems of inconvenient walnut drying operation and low drying efficiency.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a device for facilitating the circulation drying of walnuts, comprising a drying bin arranged on a fixed frame, a turning cage rotatably provided in the drying bin, an inlet hopper and an outlet hopper respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of the drying bin, a hot air pipe inserted on one side of the drying bin, and the hot air pipe is used to provide a drying heat source for the interior of the drying bin.

[0006] In a preferred solution, a feed port and a discharge port are provided at the top and the bottom of the drying bin respectively, and the feed hopper and the discharge hopper are connected to the feed port and the discharge port respectively by screws.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the drying chamber includes a first semi-ring plate and a second semi-ring plate arranged opposite to each other, the first semi-ring plate and the second semi-ring plate are connected by screws, the feed port and the discharge port are respectively arranged on the first semi-ring plate and the second semi-ring plate, and sealing plates are provided at the ends of the first semi-ring plate and the second semi-ring plate.

[0008] In the preferred solution, the outer side of the sealing plate is detachably provided with an anti-rotation support, and the outer sides of the first half-ring plate and the second half-ring plate are provided with ear plates, which are connected to the fixing frame through the anti-rotation support. The anti-rotation support includes an L-plate, which is connected to the top of the fixing frame through screws. A clamping groove is provided on the upper side of the L-plate, and the ear plate and the clamping groove are plugged into each other.

[0009] In the preferred solution, a first ring plate and a second ring plate are respectively provided on the two sealing plates, a slide is formed between the first ring plate and the second ring plate, the turning cage includes a first disc and a second disc, a convex ring is provided on the second disc, the convex ring and the slide are slidably connected, a shaft is provided on one side of the first disc, the shaft is connected to the drive unit, and the hot air pipe is inserted in the second disc.

[0010] In the preferred solution, the turning cage includes two circular rings arranged opposite to each other, the two circular rings are connected by a plurality of vertical ribs, the first disc and the second disc are connected to the circular rings by connecting ribs respectively, and a plurality of shifting rods are staggeredly arranged on two adjacent connecting ribs.

[0011] In the preferred solution, the middle parts of the two sealing plates are connected to form a first through hole, the middle part of the second disc is provided with a second through hole, the hot air pipe is passed through the first through hole and the second through hole, and the driving unit includes a support bracket and a motor, the support bracket is fixed to the top outer side of the fixed frame, and the output shaft of the motor is connected to the shaft.

[0012] In the preferred solution, limit sleeves are respectively provided on both sides of the top of the fixed frame, the shaft and the hot air pipe are respectively inserted into the limit sleeves, a wire mesh is provided at the end of the hot air pipe, and a reference sleeve is provided in the middle of the hot air pipe, the reference sleeve is against the outside of the limit sleeve, a buffer cylinder is provided on one side of the reference sleeve, and a one-way valve is provided in the buffer cylinder.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the fixing frame is further provided with a first switch door and a second switch door, the first switch door and the second switch door are respectively provided with a first plug plate and a second plug plate, and the first plug plate and the second plug plate are respectively connected to the feed port and the discharge port.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the first switch door includes a first bracket and a first locking sleeve, a first cylinder is sleeved in the first locking sleeve, a first push rod is slidably provided in the first cylinder, and the first inserting plate is fixed to the end of the first push rod;

[0015] The second switch door includes a second bracket and a second locking sleeve. The second locking sleeve is provided with a second cylinder. A second push rod is slidably provided in the second cylinder. The second plug plate is fixed to the end of the second push rod. A first through groove and a second through groove are respectively provided on one side of the feed port and the discharge port. The first plug plate is plugged into the first through groove, and the second plug plate is plugged into the second through groove.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a drying bin is installed on a fixed frame, the drying bin is a detachable structure, the drying bin does not rotate as a whole, and is connected to the fixed frame through an anti-rotation support, and then a turning cage is arranged in the drying bin, and the walnuts are pushed to roll and change positions by the rotation of vertical ribs and a shifting rod, the shaft of the turning cage in the drying bin passes through one side of the drying bin and is then connected to the motor of the driving unit, and the temperature of the internal environment on the other side of the drying bin is ensured to be relatively stable through a hot air duct, thereby ensuring the drying efficiency of the walnuts within a suitable time, convenient operation, and good economic benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a right side schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a front view schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a top view schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a rear view schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure Figure 3 ;

[0026] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure Figure 4 ;

[0027] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 Internal diagram of the connection between the turning cage and the drying bin;

[0028] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 13 yes Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the tipping cage structure.

[0031] In the figure: fixing frame 1; drying chamber 2; first half ring plate 201; second half ring plate 202; feeding port 203; discharging port 204; first through slot 205; second through slot 206; first ring plate 207; second ring plate 208; slideway 209; first through hole 210; sealing plate 211; ear plate 212; feeding hopper 3; discharging hopper 4; driving unit 5; supporting frame 501; motor 502; turning cage 6; ring 601; vertical rib 602; connecting rib 603; lever 604; first disc 605; shaft 606; first Second disc 607; convex ring 608; second through hole 609; hot air pipe 7; reference sleeve 701; buffer cylinder 702; wire mesh 703; anti-rotation support 8; L-plate 801; clamping groove 802; first switch door 9; first bracket 901; first locking sleeve 902; first cylinder 903; first push rod 904; first plug plate 905; second switch door 10; second bracket 1001; second locking sleeve 1002; second cylinder 1003; second push rod 1004; second plug plate 1005; screw 11; limit sleeve 12. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] like Figure 1-9 A device for facilitating the circulation drying of walnuts is provided, comprising a drying bin 2 arranged on a fixed frame 1, a turning cage 6 rotatably provided in the drying bin 2, an inlet hopper 3 and an outlet hopper 4 provided on the upper and lower sides of the drying bin 2 respectively, a hot air pipe 7 inserted on one side of the drying bin 2, and the hot air pipe 7 is used to provide a drying heat source for the interior of the drying bin 2.

[0033] The fixing frame 1 is adjusted to a suitable position, the walnuts are fed through the feeding hopper 3, and then the drying bin 2 is temporarily closed. The hot air pipe 7 passes hot air into the drying bin 2. The hot air and the walnuts transfer heat while taking away moisture to achieve the purpose of drying. The turning cage 6 turns and displaces the walnuts in the drying bin 2 to ensure that the walnuts circulate and roll in the drying bin 2 as evenly as possible, and the area in contact with the hot air is larger and more sufficient, thereby improving the drying efficiency. When the drying is completed, the discharging hopper 4 is opened, and the turning cage 6 is continued to be rotated to discharge the walnuts in the drying bin 2. The overall operation is convenient and the use effect is good.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, a feed port 203 and a discharge port 204 are provided at the top and bottom of the drying chamber 2 respectively, and the feed hopper 3 and the discharge hopper 4 are connected to the feed port 203 and the discharge port 204 respectively via screws 11 .

[0035] The cross-sectional area of ​​the feed port 203 is larger than that of the discharge port 204, thereby ensuring fast feeding and stable and orderly discharge. Since the walnuts become more brittle after drying, the integrity of the walnuts from drying to bagging is ensured. At the same time, the overall installation and disassembly is convenient and easy to maintain.

[0036] In the preferred embodiment, the drying chamber 2 includes a first semi-ring plate 201 and a second semi-ring plate 202 arranged opposite to each other, the first semi-ring plate 201 and the second semi-ring plate 202 are connected by screws 11, the feed port 203 and the discharge port 204 are respectively arranged on the first semi-ring plate 201 and the second semi-ring plate 202, and a sealing plate 211 is provided at the ends of the first semi-ring plate 201 and the second semi-ring plate 202.

[0037] The drying chamber 2 adopts a detachable structure, which is easy to manufacture and install, and more convenient for later maintenance. The sealing plate 211 is fixed at both ends of the first half ring plate 201 and the second half ring plate 202 by welding, and the structure is stable and the load-bearing sealing is better.

[0038] In the preferred solution, the outer side of the sealing plate 211 is detachably provided with an anti-rotation support 8, and the outer sides of the first half-ring plate 201 and the second half-ring plate 202 are provided with ear plates 212. The ear plates 212 are connected to the fixing frame 1 through the anti-rotation support 8. The anti-rotation support 8 includes an L-plate 801, and the L-plate 801 is connected to the top of the fixing frame 1 through a screw 11. The upper side of the L-plate 801 is provided with a clamping groove 802, and the ear plate 212 and the clamping groove 802 are plugged into each other.

[0039] After the fixing frame 1 is installed on the ground, the anti-rotation support 8 stably clamps the ear plate 212 of the drying bin 2, ensuring the stability of the drying bin 2 during operation. A plurality of threaded holes are provided on the fixing frame 1. By adjusting the position of the anti-rotation support 8, the locking position of the drying bin 2 can be adjusted and adjusted as needed.

[0040] like Figure 10-13 In the preferred embodiment, a first ring plate 207 and a second ring plate 208 are respectively provided on the two sealing plates 211, and a slide 209 is formed between the first ring plate 207 and the second ring plate 208. The turning cage 6 includes a first disc 605 and a second disc 607. A convex ring 608 is provided on the second disc 607. The convex ring 608 is slidably connected to the slide 209. A shaft rod 606 is provided on one side of the first disc 605. The shaft rod 606 is connected to the drive unit 5, and the hot air pipe 7 is inserted in the second disc 607.

[0041] The shaft 606 is limited by the first through holes 210 on both sides of the drying bin 2, and the slide 209 supports the convex ring 608. The shaft 606 rotates under the action of the driving unit 5, and the convex ring 608 rotates in the slide 209. The turning cage 6 has high rotation accuracy and good effect, thereby ensuring high turning efficiency of the walnuts in the drying bin 2.

[0042] In the preferred embodiment, the turning cage 6 includes two circular rings 601 arranged opposite to each other, the two circular rings 601 are connected by multiple vertical ribs 602, the first disc 605 and the second disc 607 are respectively connected to the circular rings 601 through connecting ribs 603, and multiple shift rods 604 are respectively staggered on the two adjacent connecting ribs 603.

[0043] The turning cage 6 is made of a frame, which can ensure that it has sufficient accommodating space in conjunction with the drying bin 2, and can also push the walnuts to move and turn over in the drying bin 2. The levers 604 on the different connecting ribs 603 cooperate with each other to shift the walnuts that may stay at the discharge port 204.

[0044] In the preferred embodiment, the middle parts of the two sealing plates 211 are connected to form a first through hole 210, a second through hole 609 is provided in the middle part of the second disc 607, the hot air pipe 7 is passed through the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 609, and the driving unit 5 includes a support bracket 501 and a motor 502. The support bracket 501 is fixed to the top outer side of the fixing frame 1, and the output shaft of the motor 502 is connected to the shaft 606.

[0045] The support frame 501 is also provided with ribs to ensure that the motor 502 is positioned accurately and works stably. The hot air pipe 7 is externally connected to a hot air blower to continuously pass hot air into the drying chamber 2.

[0046] In the preferred solution, limiting sleeves 12 are respectively provided on both sides of the top of the fixing frame 1, the shaft rod 606 and the hot air pipe 7 are respectively inserted into the limiting sleeves 12, a wire mesh 703 is provided at the end of the hot air pipe 7, and a reference sleeve 701 is provided in the middle of the hot air pipe 7. The reference sleeve 701 is against the outside of the limiting sleeve 12, and a buffer cylinder 702 is provided on one side of the reference sleeve 701, and a one-way valve is provided in the buffer cylinder 702.

[0047] Bearings are provided in the limit sleeve 12 to improve the overall load-bearing capacity and ensure smooth rotation. The one-way valve can ensure that the hot air works efficiently and stably in the drying chamber 2 to avoid escape. The control box can control the ventilation time of the hot air blower and the temperature of the hot air. With the cooperation of the one-way valve, it plays a role in energy saving and environmental protection.

[0048] In the preferred embodiment, the fixing frame 1 is further provided with a first switch door 9 and a second switch door 10, and the first switch door 9 and the second switch door 10 are respectively provided with a first plug plate 905 and a second plug plate 1005, and the first plug plate 905 and the second plug plate 1005 are respectively connected to the feed port 203 and the discharge port 204.

[0049] The state of the drying chamber 2 is changed by the state of the first plug plate 905 and the second plug plate 1005. The operation is convenient and the use effect is good. Rubber buffer pads are provided at the ends of the first plug plate 905 and the second plug plate 1005. During the process of closing the drying chamber 2, the impact on the feed port 203 and the discharge port 204 can be reduced, thereby ensuring the overall use effect and reducing impact damage.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the first switch door 9 includes a first bracket 901 and a first locking sleeve 902. A first cylinder 903 is sleeved in the first locking sleeve 902. A first push rod 904 is slidably mounted in the first cylinder 903. A first insert plate 905 is fixed to the end of the first push rod 904.

[0051] The second switch door 10 includes a second bracket 1001 and a second locking sleeve 1002. The second locking sleeve 1002 is provided with a second cylinder 1003. A second push rod 1004 is slidably provided in the second cylinder 1003. A second plug plate 1005 is fixed to the end of the second push rod 1004. A first through groove 205 and a second through groove 206 are respectively provided on one side of the feed port 203 and the discharge port 204. The first plug plate 905 is plugged into the first through groove 205, and the second plug plate 1005 is plugged into the second through groove 206.

[0052] The first bracket 901 and the second bracket 1001 are respectively installed on the fixing frame 1 by screws 11, which are easy to manufacture and have strong bearing capacity, ensuring the high installation accuracy of the first cylinder 903 and the second cylinder 1003. The limit stroke of the first push rod 904 is greater than the internal width of the feed port 203 and smaller than the external width of the feed port 203. The limit stroke of the second push rod 1004 is greater than the internal width of the discharge port 204 and smaller than the external width of the discharge port 204. That is, the first plug plate 905 and the second plug plate 1005 are at the farthest position when the drying chamber 2 is closed, and at the closest position when the drying chamber 2 is opened. When in the closest position, the ends of the first plug plate 905 and the second plug plate 1005 are respectively located in the first through groove 205 and the second through groove 206, thereby preventing the first plug plate 905 and the second plug plate 1005 from being separated from the drying chamber 2, and the overall use is safe and stable.

[0053] The above embodiments are merely preferred technical solutions of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be the technical solutions set forth in the claims, including equivalent alternatives to the technical features of the technical solutions set forth in the claims. Equivalent alternatives and improvements within this scope are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for drying walnuts in a cycle, characterized by: The drying chamber (2) comprises a drying chamber (2) arranged on a fixed frame (1), a turning cage (6) being rotatably provided in the drying chamber (2), a material inlet hopper (3) and a material outlet hopper (4) being provided on the upper side and the lower side of the drying chamber (2), respectively, and a hot air pipe (7) being inserted into one side of the drying chamber (2), the hot air pipe (7) being used to provide a drying heat source for the interior of the drying chamber (2); The top and bottom of the drying chamber (2) are respectively provided with a feed port (203) and a discharge port (204), and the feed hopper (3) and the discharge hopper (4) are respectively connected to the feed port (203) and the discharge port (204) via screws (11); The drying chamber (2) comprises a first semi-annular plate (201) and a second semi-annular plate (202) arranged opposite to each other, wherein the first semi-annular plate (201) and the second semi-annular plate (202) are connected by screws (11), a feed port (203) and a discharge port (204) are respectively arranged on the first semi-annular plate (201) and the second semi-annular plate (202), and sealing plates (211) are provided at the ends of the first semi-annular plate (201) and the second semi-annular plate (202).

2. The device for facilitating walnut cycle drying according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the sealing plate (211) is detachably provided with an anti-rotation support (8), and the outer sides of the first half-ring plate (201) and the second half-ring plate (202) are provided with ear plates (212), and the ear plates (212) are connected to the fixing frame (1) through the anti-rotation support (8). The anti-rotation support (8) includes an L-plate (801), and the L-plate (801) is connected to the top of the fixing frame (1) through screws (11). The upper side of the L-plate (801) is provided with a clamping groove (802), and the ear plate (212) and the clamping groove (802) are plugged.

3. The device for facilitating walnut cycle drying according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first ring plate (207) and a second ring plate (208) are respectively provided on the two sealing plates (211), a slideway (209) is formed between the first ring plate (207) and the second ring plate (208), the turning cage (6) comprises a first disc (605) and a second disc (607), a convex ring (608) is provided on the second disc (607), the convex ring (608) and the slideway (209) are slidably connected, a shaft (606) is provided on one side of the first disc (605), the shaft (606) is connected to the driving unit (5), and the hot air pipe (7) is inserted into the second disc (607).

4. The device for facilitating cyclic drying of walnuts according to claim 3, characterized in that: The turning cage (6) comprises two circular rings (601) arranged opposite to each other, the two circular rings (601) are connected by a plurality of vertical ribs (602), a first circular disc (605) and a second circular disc (607) are respectively connected to the circular rings (601) by connecting ribs (603), and a plurality of shifting rods (604) are respectively staggeredly arranged on two adjacent connecting ribs (603).

5. The device for facilitating cyclic drying of walnuts according to claim 4, characterized in that: The middle parts of the two sealing plates (211) are connected to form a first through hole (210), the middle part of the second disc (607) is provided with a second through hole (609), the hot air pipe (7) is passed through the first through hole (210) and the second through hole (609), the driving unit (5) includes a support frame (501) and a motor (502), the support frame (501) is fixed to the top outer side of the fixing frame (1), and the output shaft of the motor (502) is connected to the shaft (606).

6. The device for facilitating cyclic drying of walnuts according to claim 5, characterized in that: Limiting sleeves (12) are provided on both sides of the top of the fixing frame (1), the shaft (606) and the hot air pipe (7) are respectively inserted into the limiting sleeves (12), the end of the hot air pipe (7) is provided with a steel mesh (703), the middle of the hot air pipe (7) is provided with a reference sleeve (701), the reference sleeve (701) is against the outside of the limiting sleeve (12), a buffer cylinder (702) is provided on one side of the reference sleeve (701), and a one-way valve is provided in the buffer cylinder (702).

7. The device for facilitating cyclic drying of walnuts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing frame (1) is further provided with a first switch door (9) and a second switch door (10), and the first switch door (9) and the second switch door (10) are respectively provided with a first plug plate (905) and a second plug plate (1005), and the first plug plate (905) and the second plug plate (1005) are respectively plugged into the feed port (203) and the discharge port (204).

8. The device for facilitating cyclic drying of walnuts according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first switch door (9) comprises a first bracket (901) and a first locking sleeve (902); a first cylinder (903) is sleeved in the first locking sleeve (902); a first push rod (904) is slidably provided in the first cylinder (903); and a first insert plate (905) is fixed to the end of the first push rod (904); The second switch door (10) comprises a second bracket (1001) and a second locking sleeve (1002), a second cylinder (1003) is provided in the second locking sleeve (1002), a second push rod (1004) is slidably provided in the second cylinder (1003), a second plug plate (1005) is fixed to the end of the second push rod (1004), a first through groove (205) and a second through groove (206) are provided on one side of the feed port (203) and the discharge port (204), respectively, the first plug plate (905) is plugged into the first through groove (205), and the second plug plate (1005) is plugged into the second through groove (206).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Column type walnut centralized dryer

    CN210980623U

  • Walnut drying equipment

    CN219781492U