Quick opening device of extraction kettle for lycopene production

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of extraction kettles, in particular to an extraction kettle quick-opening device for lycopene production, which comprises a kettle body, a feeding end is arranged at the top of the kettle body, a fixing frame is fixedly mounted on one side of the outer surface of the feeding end, a rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the fixing frame, and a connecting component is arranged on the outer wall of the rotating shaft. According to the extraction kettle quick-opening device for lycopene production, the kettle body, the feeding end, the sealing cover, the protruding edge, a hoop, an adjusting block, a threaded rod, a U-shaped frame, a first motor, a fixing frame, a connecting assembly, a longitudinal sliding groove, a transverse sliding groove, a worm gear, a second motor, a worm, a locking groove and a rotating shaft are used in cooperation; the opening mode of the sealing cover is completely mechanical and automatic, the operation process is simple and convenient, the quick opening effect of the sealing cover is achieved, and meanwhile the sealing cover is further positioned and locked through the hoop to be closed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of extraction kettles, in particular to an extraction kettle quick-opening device for lycopene production. Background Art

[0002] Lycopene is an important natural pigment and antioxidant widely used in food, health supplements, and medicine. It is primarily derived from tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is in widespread demand in the market due to its significant health benefits, such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular health protection. To efficiently extract lycopene from tomatoes, an extraction kettle is crucial equipment. The lycopene extraction process typically involves mixing fresh or processed tomato raw materials with a suitable solvent and extracting at a specific temperature and pressure. This process requires precise control to ensure maximum lycopene recovery and product purity.

[0003] Traditional lycopene extraction kettles typically use bolts to secure the feed-end sealing cap to the kettle. While this effectively prevents leakage during extraction, it can be inconvenient in practice. Each time workers need to remove and reinstall the sealing cap, they must individually loosen and tighten multiple bolts, a laborious and time-consuming process. Especially in large-scale production, this repetitive operation is not only time-consuming but also prone to operator fatigue and reduced work efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a quick-opening device for an extraction kettle for lycopene production to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a quick-opening device for an extraction kettle used in lycopene production, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A quick-opening device for an extraction kettle for producing lycopene, comprising:

[0008] A kettle body is provided with a feeding end on the top of the kettle body, a fixing frame is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the feeding end, a rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the fixing frame, a connecting component is provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft, a sealing cover is provided on the end of the connecting component away from the rotating shaft, a first motor is fixedly installed on the front side of the fixing frame, and the driving end of the first motor extends to the inside of the fixing frame and is fixedly connected to the front end of the rotating shaft, and a U-shaped frame is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the feeding end and located on the upper side of the fixing frame;

[0009] The U-shaped frame has two longitudinal slots on both sides of the top, and a transverse slot is provided on the front side of the top of the U-shaped frame. Threaded rods are rotatably installed inside the two longitudinal slots, and a worm is rotatably installed inside the transverse slot. The front ends of the two threaded rods pass through the U-shaped frame and extend into the interior of the transverse slot. Worm gears are fixedly installed on the outer walls of the front ends of the two threaded rods, and the worm gears are meshed with the worm gears. A second motor is fixedly installed in front of one side of the U-shaped frame, and the driving end of the second motor passes through the U-shaped frame and extends to the interior of the transverse slot and is fixedly connected to one end of the worm gear.

[0010] The outer wall of the threaded rod is provided with symmetrically distributed left-hand threads and right-hand threads, and the outer walls of the two threaded rods are respectively provided with symmetrically distributed adjustment blocks, and the adjustment blocks are slidably connected with the longitudinal slide grooves. There are four adjustment blocks, and the four adjustment blocks are divided into two groups. The tops of the two groups of adjustment blocks are fixedly installed with clamps, and the inner surfaces of the clamps are provided with locking grooves.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm, and the first connecting arm is hinged to the top of the second connecting arm, and a limit plate is fixedly installed above the hinge between the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm, and the limit plate is fixedly connected to the second connecting arm by bolts, and the end of the first connecting arm away from the second connecting arm is fixedly connected to the sealing cover, and the end of the second connecting arm away from the first connecting arm is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the locking groove is composed of a trapezoidal groove and a rectangular groove, and the rectangular groove is located on the inner side of the locking groove, and the trapezoidal groove is located on the outer side of the locking groove.

[0013] Preferably, the height of the locking groove is adapted to the thickness of the two raised edges closed together.

[0014] Preferably, a threaded hole adapted to the threaded rod is provided on the front surface of the adjusting block, and the adjusting block is threadedly connected to the threaded rod through the threaded hole provided on the front surface.

[0015] Preferably, a handle is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover, and an anti-slip sleeve is provided on the outer wall of the handle.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] 1. The utility model uses the kettle body, the feed end, the sealing cover, the raised edge, the clamp, the adjustment block, the threaded rod, the U-shaped frame, the first motor, the fixed frame, the connecting assembly, the longitudinal slide, the transverse slide, the worm gear, the second motor, the worm, the locking groove and the rotating shaft in coordination. During the use of the kettle body, the opening method of the sealing cover is completely mechanically automated, and the operation process is simple and convenient, achieving a quick opening effect of the sealing cover. At the same time, the closing of the sealing cover is further positioned and locked by the clamp. The design of the clamp adopts a double-sided synchronous drive, so that the clamp can be more stably engaged with the raised edge during operation, ensuring the sealing effect between it and the feed end. The double-sided synchronous drive not only improves the movement stability of the clamp, but also optimizes the accuracy of the engagement, so that the sealing cover can be quickly and reliably locked.

[0018] 2. The utility model uses the first connecting arm, the limit plate and the second connecting arm in coordination, so that the sealing cover can be switched to a manual opening and closing mode while having the function of mechanical opening and closing, ensuring that when the mechanical opening and closing mode of the sealing cover fails, the manual opening and closing function of the sealing cover can still ensure the normal operation of the equipment, thereby avoiding production stagnation caused by equipment failure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the feed end and the sealing cover in the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the U-shaped frame in the utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clamp in the utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the connection component in the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. kettle body; 2. feed end; 3. sealing cover; 4. raised edge; 5. clamp; 6. adjustment block; 7. threaded rod; 8. U-shaped frame; 9. handle; 10. first connecting arm; 11. limit plate; 12. second connecting arm; 13. first motor; 14. fixing frame; 15. connecting assembly; 16. longitudinal slide; 17. transverse slide; 18. worm gear; 19. second motor; 20. worm; 21. locking groove; 22. rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easier to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," "the other end," and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "provided with," "connected," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 , an embodiment provided by the utility model:

[0030] A quick-opening device for an extraction kettle for producing lycopene, comprising:

[0031] A kettle body 1 is provided with a feed end 2 on the top of the kettle body 1, a fixing frame 14 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the feed end 2, a rotating shaft 22 is rotatably installed on the fixing frame 14, a connecting component 15 is provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 22, a sealing cover 3 is provided on the end of the connecting component 15 away from the rotating shaft 22, a first motor 13 is fixedly installed on the front of the fixing frame 14, and the driving end of the first motor 13 extends to the inside of the fixing frame 14 and is fixedly connected to the front end of the rotating shaft 22, and a U-shaped frame 8 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the feed end 2 and located on the upper side of the fixing frame 14;

[0032] A longitudinal slide 16 is provided on both sides of the top of the U-shaped frame 8, and a transverse slide 17 is provided on the front side of the top of the U-shaped frame 8. The threaded rods 7 are rotatably installed inside the two longitudinal slides 16, and the worm 20 is rotatably installed inside the transverse slide 17. The front ends of the two threaded rods 7 pass through the U-shaped frame 8 and extend into the interior of the transverse slide 17. A worm gear 18 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the front end of the two threaded rods 7, and the worm gear 18 is meshed with the worm 20. A second motor 19 is fixedly installed in front of one side of the U-shaped frame 8, and the driving end of the second motor 19 passes through the U-shaped frame 8 and extends to the interior of the transverse slide 17 and is fixedly connected to one end of the worm 20.

[0033] The outer wall of the threaded rod 7 is provided with symmetrically distributed left-handed threads and right-handed threads. The outer walls of the two threaded rods 7 are both sleeved with symmetrically distributed adjustment blocks 6, and the adjustment blocks 6 are slidingly connected to the longitudinal slide groove 16. There are four adjustment blocks 6, and the four adjustment blocks 6 are divided into two groups. The tops of the two groups of adjustment blocks 6 are fixedly installed with clamps 5, and the inner surface of the clamps 5 is provided with locking grooves 21.

[0034] The connecting assembly 15 includes a first connecting arm 10 and a second connecting arm 12, and the first connecting arm 10 is hinged to the top of the second connecting arm 12. A limit plate 11 is fixedly installed above the hinge between the first connecting arm 10 and the second connecting arm 12. The limit plate 11 is fixedly connected to the second connecting arm 12 by bolts. The end of the first connecting arm 10 away from the second connecting arm 12 is fixedly connected to the sealing cover 3, and the end of the second connecting arm 12 away from the first connecting arm 10 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 22.

[0035] In one embodiment, the locking groove 21 is composed of a trapezoidal groove and a rectangular groove, and the rectangular groove is located on the inner side of the locking groove 21, and the trapezoidal groove is located on the outer side of the locking groove 21. The setting of the trapezoidal groove allows the raised edge 4 to stably enter the interior of the locking groove 21 even when the sealing cover 3 is not firmly closed, and then the two raised edges 4 are firmly embedded in the interior of the rectangular groove through the guidance of the trapezoidal groove, avoiding the need to manually press the sealing cover 3 to complete the positioning effect of the clamp 5 on the raised edge 4.

[0036] In one preferred embodiment, the height of the locking groove 21 is adapted to the thickness of the two raised edges 4 when closed together, ensuring a tight fit.

[0037] In one embodiment, a threaded hole adapted to the threaded rod 7 is provided on the front surface of the adjusting block 6 , and the adjusting block 6 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 7 through the threaded hole provided on the front surface.

[0038] In one of the preferred embodiments, a handle 9 is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover 3, and an anti-slip sleeve is provided on the outer wall of the handle 9, so that the operation of the sealing cover 3 is more efficient and reliable during the process of manually opening and closing the sealing cover 3.

[0039] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: the entire device is controlled by a master control button. Since the device matched with the control button is a common device and belongs to the existing common sense technology, its electrical connection relationship and specific circuit structure are not described here. The parts not involved in the device are the same as the existing technology or can be implemented by the existing technology. When in use, when it is necessary to open the sealing cover 3, the second motor 19 is controlled to start working. The driving end of the second motor 19 drives the worm 20 to rotate. Through the engagement of the worm 20 with the worm wheel 18, the two worm wheels 18 rotate synchronously. The rotation of the worm wheel 18 drives the threaded rod 7 to rotate. The two adjusting blocks 6 on the threaded rod 7 can move relative to each other or oppositely at the same time through the threaded transmission of the left-hand thread and the right-hand thread on the threaded rod 7, and the sliding relationship between the adjusting block 6 and the longitudinal slide 16. Due to the synchronous rotation of the two threaded rods 7, the two clamps 5 can move relative to each other or oppositely. When the two clamps 5 move in opposite directions, the raised edge 4 at the connection between the sealing cover 3 and the feed end 2 will be disengaged from the inside of the locking groove 21. After the clamp 5 loses its clamping position on the raised edge 4, the first motor 13 is controlled to start working. The driving end of the first motor 13 drives the rotating shaft 22 to rotate. The rotation of 22 drives the connecting assembly 15 to rotate, and the rotation of the connecting assembly 15 drives the sealing cover 3 to move, so that the sealing cover 3 is turned upward as a whole, completing the opening action of the sealing cover 3, and adding a certain amount of raw materials and solvents to the interior of the kettle body 1 through the feeding end 2, and then the sealing cover 3 is closed on the top opening of the feeding end 2 by the driving of the first motor 13. At the same time, the two clamps 5 are moved relative to each other by the driving of the second motor 19, and the raised edge 4 at the connection between the feeding end 2 and the sealing cover 3 will first enter the interior of the trapezoidal groove on the locking groove 21 and then enter the interior of the rectangular groove from the trapezoidal groove. The setting of the trapezoidal groove makes it possible for the sealing cover 3 to be opened. When the sealing cover 3 is not firmly closed, the raised edge 4 can also stably enter the interior of the locking groove 21, and subsequently, through the guidance of the trapezoidal groove, the two raised edges 4 are firmly embedded in the interior of the rectangular groove, avoiding the need to manually press the sealing cover 3 to complete the positioning effect of the clamp 5 on the raised edge 4. The clamping and positioning of the raised edge 4 by the clamp 5 makes the closure of the sealing cover 3 tighter. During the use of the kettle body 1, the opening method of the sealing cover 3 is completely mechanically automated, and the operation process is simple and convenient, achieving a quick opening effect of the sealing cover 3. At the same time, the closure of the sealing cover 3 is further positioned and locked by the clamp 5. The design of the clamp 5 adopts a double-sided synchronous drive, so that the clamp 5 can be more stably engaged with the raised edge 4 during operation, ensuring the sealing effect between it and the feed end 2. The double-sided synchronous drive not only improves the movement stability of the clamp 5, but also optimizes the accuracy of the engagement, so that the sealing cover 3 can be quickly and reliably locked.

[0040] The sealing cover 3 is opened and closed by the drive of the first motor 13. Once the first motor 13 as the driving source fails, the opening and closing of the sealing cover 3 will be affected. Therefore, when there is a problem in the mechanical operation of opening and closing the sealing cover 3, the staff can manually remove the fixing bolts between the limit plate 11 and the second connecting arm 12. At this time, the limit plate 11 and the second connecting arm 12 lose their fixed relationship and only have a hinged relationship. The staff can manually hold the handle 9 to pull the sealing cover 3 upward, and complete the opening and closing of the sealing cover 3 through the hinged relationship between the first connecting arm 10 and the second connecting arm 12, so that the sealing cover 3 can still switch to the manual opening and closing mode while having the function of mechanical opening and closing, ensuring that when the mechanical opening and closing mode of the sealing cover 3 fails, the manual opening and closing function of the sealing cover 3 can still ensure the normal operation of the equipment, avoiding production stagnation caused by equipment failure.

[0041] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A quick-opening device for an extraction kettle for lycopene production, characterized in that: It includes: A kettle body (1) is provided with a feed end (2) at the top of the kettle body (1), a fixing frame (14) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the feed end (2), a rotating shaft (22) is rotatably installed on the fixing frame (14), a connecting component (15) is provided on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (22), a sealing cover (3) is provided on the end of the connecting component (15) away from the rotating shaft (22), a first motor (13) is fixedly installed on the front of the fixing frame (14), and the driving end of the first motor (13) extends to the inside of the fixing frame (14) and is fixedly connected to the front end of the rotating shaft (22), and a U-shaped frame (8) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the feed end (2) and located on the upper side of the fixing frame (14); Both sides of the top of the U-shaped frame (8) are provided with longitudinal slide grooves (16), and the front side of the top of the U-shaped frame (8) is provided with a transverse slide groove (17). The interiors of the two longitudinal slide grooves (16) are rotatably installed with threaded rods (7), and the interiors of the transverse slide grooves (17) are rotatably installed with worm gears (20). The front ends of the two threaded rods (7) pass through the U-shaped frame (8) and extend into the interior of the transverse slide grooves (17). A worm gear (18) is fixedly installed on the front outer walls of the two threaded rods (7), and the worm gear (18) is meshed with the worm gear (20). A second motor (19) is fixedly installed in front of one side of the U-shaped frame (8), and the driving end of the second motor (19) passes through the U-shaped frame (8) and extends into the interior of the transverse slide groove (17) and is fixedly connected to one end of the worm gear (20). The outer wall of the threaded rod (7) is provided with a symmetrically distributed left-hand thread and a right-hand thread. The outer walls of the two threaded rods (7) are both sleeved with symmetrically distributed adjustment blocks (6), and the adjustment blocks (6) are slidably connected to the longitudinal slide groove (16). The number of the adjustment blocks (6) is four, and the four adjustment blocks (6) are divided into two groups. The tops of the two groups of adjustment blocks (6) are fixedly installed with a clamp (5), and the inner surface of the clamp (5) is provided with a locking groove (21).

2. The extraction kettle quick-opening device for lycopene production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (15) includes a first connecting arm (10) and a second connecting arm (12), and the first connecting arm (10) is hinged to the top of the second connecting arm (12), a limit plate (11) is fixedly installed above the hinge between the first connecting arm (10) and the second connecting arm (12), and the limit plate (11) is fixedly connected to the second connecting arm (12) through bolts, and the end of the first connecting arm (10) away from the second connecting arm (12) is fixedly connected to the sealing cover (3), and the end of the second connecting arm (12) away from the first connecting arm (10) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (22).

3. The extraction kettle quick-opening device for lycopene production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking groove (21) is composed of a trapezoidal groove and a rectangular groove, wherein the rectangular groove is located on the inner side of the locking groove (21) and the trapezoidal groove is located on the outer side of the locking groove (21).

4. The extraction kettle quick-opening device for lycopene production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the locking groove (21) is adapted to the thickness of the two raised edges (4) closed together.

5. The extraction kettle quick-opening device for lycopene production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front surface of the adjusting block (6) is provided with a threaded hole adapted to the threaded rod (7), and the adjusting block (6) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (7) via the threaded hole provided on the front surface.

6. The extraction kettle quick-opening device for lycopene production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (9) is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover (3), and an anti-slip sleeve is provided on the outer wall of the handle (9).

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