Production line for normal-temperature boxed rice

Abstract

The utility model provides a normal temperature boxed rice production line which comprises a cooking area, a metering filling area, a sterile packaging area, a sterilizing area and a detecting area which are sequentially arranged, the cooking area is sequentially provided with a rice washing module, a rice distributing module, a rice cooking module and a rice water vapor removing module, and a conveying device is arranged between the modules. And the conveying device is used for conveying the inner containers for washing, blending and cooking the rice. According to the production line of the normal-temperature boxed rice, after being cooked in the cooking area, the rice is filled in the metering and filling area, so that the problems that steam is not uniformly distributed when the rice is placed in a packaging box to be cooked, and the rice in partial areas is scorched and half-cooked are avoided. According to the rice packaging box, after metering and filling, packaging is conducted through the sterile packaging area, sterilization is conducted through the sterilization area, it is avoided that the bacteriostatic agent is directly added into rice in the packaging box, sterilization is conducted after packaging is conducted, the delicious taste of the rice is guaranteed, and meanwhile it is avoided that the rice added with the bacteriostatic agent causes potential risks to the health of a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of food processing, in particular to a production line for boxed rice at room temperature. Background Art

[0002] In the modern food industry, packaged rice is widely popular for its convenience and easy storage. To achieve long-term storage at room temperature, the existing production process usually involves adding antibacterial agents to the rice in the box, steaming it along with the box, and finally sealing it.

[0003] In the process of implementing the prior art, the inventors found that:

[0004] Before the rice in the box is steamed, antibacterial agents are added to keep the rice sterile. Long-term consumption of this boxed rice may pose potential risks to the user's health. In addition, due to uneven steam distribution during the steaming process, the rice in some areas may be burnt or undercooked, affecting the taste of the boxed rice.

[0005] Based on this, the present application provides a new production line technology solution for boxed rice at room temperature that does not require the addition of antibacterial agents and can ensure that the rice is evenly cooked, so as to solve the problems in the prior art where the addition of antibacterial agents to boxed rice affects the health of users and direct steaming in the packaging box leads to uneven cooking, burning or undercooking. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a technical solution that does not require the addition of antibacterial agents and can ensure that rice is evenly cooked, so as to solve the problems in the prior art of adding antibacterial agents to boxed rice, which affects the health of users, and directly steaming the packaging box, which leads to uneven cooking, burning or undercooking.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a production line for boxed rice at room temperature, comprising a rice cooking area, a metering and filling area, a sterile packaging area, a sterilization area and a detection area which are arranged in sequence; the rice cooking area comprises a rice washing module, a rice mixing module, a rice steaming module and a rice desiccant module which are arranged in sequence; the rice washing module and the rice mixing module are located on one side of the rice steaming module; the rice desiccant module is located on one side of the rice washing module, the rice mixing module and the rice steaming module; a conveying device is provided between the rice washing module, the rice mixing module, the rice steaming module and the rice desiccant module for conveying an inner liner for washing, mixing and steaming rice; the conveying device is further provided with a conveyor belt returning to the rice washing module after the rice desiccant module, for returning the inner liner to the rice washing module for the next conveying after conveying the cooked rice to the rice desiccant module; the rice steaming module comprises at least two steaming pots for steaming rice.

[0008] Preferably, the rice washing module is at least used for washing rice grains.

[0009] Preferably, the rice mixing module is provided with a water injection unit for mixing rice grains and water in a certain proportion, so that the rice grains cooked in the rice cooking module are distinct.

[0010] Preferably, the rice cooking module heats the cooking pot through electromagnetic control.

[0011] Preferably, a stirring unit is provided behind the water injection unit for uniformly mixing the rice grains with water and positioning the rice grains in the inner container of the cooking pot.

[0012] Preferably, the rice desiccant module comprises at least a pouring unit for pouring out the rice cooked in the inner pot of the cooking pot and a loosening unit for loosening the poured rice to remove the moisture.

[0013] Preferably, the rice desiccant module further comprises a washing unit for washing the inner pot after pouring out the rice and transporting the rice to the rice washing module.

[0014] Preferably, the metering filling area is used to fill the rice into the packaging box in a quantitative manner.

[0015] Preferably, the detection area includes at least a sealing detection module and a weight detection module.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention lie in the fact that, in the production line for boxed rice at room temperature provided by the present invention, after the rice is washed in the rice washing module in the rice cooking area, it is then mixed in the rice mixing module to ensure that the rice grains cooked in the rice steaming module are distinct. The rice steaming module uses electromagnetic heating to ensure the quality of the cooking process. The rice dehumidification module is used to dissipate the heat of the cooked rice, facilitating the subsequent storage of the rice in the packaging box for a longer period of time. After the rice is cooked in the rice cooking area, it is then filled in the metering and filling area, avoiding the problem of uneven steam distribution during the cooking process in the packaging box, which may cause the rice in some areas to burn or become undercooked.

[0017] After metering and filling, the rice is packaged in the sterile packaging area and sterilized in the sterilization area. This avoids adding antibacterial agents directly to the rice in the package. Instead, the rice is sterilized after packaging, ensuring its delicious taste while avoiding the potential health risks of consuming rice with antibacterial agents. Finally, the weight of the sealed box is tested in the inspection area, completing the production of room temperature boxed rice. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a production line for boxed rice at room temperature provided by the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another production line for boxed rice at room temperature provided by the present invention;

[0020] Legend: 100. Production line for room temperature boxed rice;

[0021] 1. Rice cooking area; 11. Rice washing module; 12. Rice mixing module; 121. Water injection unit; 122. Mixing unit; 13. Rice steaming module; 131. Steaming pot; 14. Rice dehumidification module; 141. Rice pouring unit; 142. Rice loosening unit; 143. Washing unit; 17. Conveying device; 171. Conveyor belt;

[0022] 2. Measuring and filling area;

[0023] 3. Sterile packaging area;

[0024] 4. Sterilization area;

[0025] 5. Detection area; 51. Sealing detection module; 52. Weight detection module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0027] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0028] See also Figures 1 to 2 The utility model provides a technical solution: a production line 100 of boxed rice at room temperature, comprising a rice cooking area 1, a metering and filling area 2, a sterile packaging area 3, a sterilization area 4 and a detection area 5 arranged in sequence, the rice cooking area 1 comprises a rice washing module 11, a rice mixing module 12, a rice steaming module 13 and a rice dehumidification module 14 arranged in sequence, the rice washing module 11 and the rice mixing module 12 are located on one side of the rice steaming module 13, and the rice dehumidification module 14 is located on the other side of the rice washing module 11, the rice mixing module 12 and the rice steaming module 13. On one side, a conveying device 17 is provided between the rice washing module 11, the rice blending module 12, the rice steaming module 13, and the rice desiccant module 14, for conveying the inner pot for washing, blending, and steaming rice. The conveying device 17 is also provided with a conveyor belt 171 for returning to the rice washing module 11 after the rice desiccant module 14, for the inner pot to return to the rice washing module 11 for the next conveyance after conveying the cooked rice to the rice desiccant module 14. The rice steaming module 13 includes at least two cooking pots 131 for steaming rice.

[0029] Specifically, the production line 100 for room temperature boxed rice provided by the present application comprises, in sequence, a rice cooking area 1, a metering and filling area 2, an aseptic packaging area 3, a sterilization area 4, and a testing area 5. The rice cooking area 1 breaks away from the previous process of directly placing rice into the packaging box for steaming. Instead, the rice washing module 11, the rice mixing module 12, the rice steaming module 13, and the rice dehumidification module 14 are rationally arranged. That is, the rice washing module 11 and the rice mixing module 12 are located on one side of the rice steaming module 13, and the rice dehumidification module 14 is located on one side of the rice washing module 11, the rice mixing module 12, and the rice steaming module 13. This allows the conveying device 17 to deliver the steamed rice to the metering and filling area 2 for packaging. Compared with the previous steaming method of boxed rice, this avoids the problem of rice in the steam box being burnt or undercooked due to uneven steam. In addition, the present application sterilizes the rice after packaging. Compared with the previous method of directly adding antibacterial agents to the rice in the packaging box, no antibacterial related contents are added in the present application, ensuring the safety of the rice.

[0030] The rice washing module 11 in the rice cooking area 1 is used to wash the rice grains, that is, to remove impurities in the rice grains. In addition, the rice washing module 11 is also provided with a rice washing and soaking device for fully absorbing water after the rice grains are soaked. In a preferred embodiment provided in the present application, the rice washing module 11 uses a rice washing machine for washing.

[0031] The rice preparation module 12 is equipped with a water injection unit 121, which is used to mix rice grains and water in a certain ratio, so that the rice grains cooked in the rice cooking module 13 are clearly separated. A stirring unit 122 is also provided behind the water injection unit 121, which is used to evenly mix the rice grains and water and position them in the inner container of the cooking pot 131. In a preferred embodiment provided in this application, the rice preparation module 12 is generally integrated into a rice washing machine, and is used to prepare the rice after washing through the water injection unit. Of course, the rice preparation module can also be a separate device.

[0032] In addition, the rice preparation module 12 is also provided with a seasoning unit for improving the taste of rice, preventing it from sticking to the pan, and enhancing the aroma.

[0033] The rice cooking module 13 heats the cooking pot 131 by electromagnetic control. It is understood that electromagnetic heating for cooking rice can ensure uniform heating and precise control, ensuring that the cooked rice grains are evenly heated to avoid overcooking or half-cooking.

[0034] The rice cooking module 13 includes at least two cooking pots 131 for cooking rice. It is understood that the rice cooked in the rice cooking module 13 can be a variety of rice types, such as white rice and black rice. Using multiple cooking pots 131 allows for the cooking of a variety of rice varieties in small batches. In a preferred embodiment provided herein, the cooking pots of the rice cooking module 13 are IH pressurized rice cookers.

[0035] The rice dehumidification module 14 includes at least a pouring unit 141 for pouring out the rice cooked in the inner pot of the cooking pot 131 and a loosening unit 142 for loosening the poured rice to remove moisture. It is understandable that after the rice is cooked, it is necessary to dissipate heat to ensure that it can be stored in the packaging box for a long time after subsequent packaging. The rice dehumidification module 14 also includes a washing unit 143, which is used to wash the inner pot after pouring out the rice and transport it to the rice washing unit. In a preferred embodiment provided in the present application, the pouring unit is specifically a reversing machine, and the loosening unit 142 is specifically a rice loosening machine.

[0036] It should be noted that, during the process of transferring the rice from the rice steaming module 13 to the rice desiccant module 14 , a vinegar adding device is provided for spraying vinegar on the cooked rice to make the rice softer.

[0037] It should also be noted that the conveying device 17 can convey the inner pot in the rice washing module 11, rice preparation module 12, rice steaming module 13, and rice dehumidification module 14 by either a robot or a conveyor belt 171. A conveyor belt 171 is provided behind the rice dehumidification module 14 to return to the rice washing module 11. After conveying the cooked rice to the rice dehumidification module 14, the inner pot returns to the rice washing module 11 for the next conveyance.

[0038] The metering and filling area 2 is used to quantitatively fill the packaging box with rice. Metering and filling involves placing a quantitative amount of heat-dissipated rice into the packaging box, which is then sealed in the sterile packaging area 3. The sterilization area 4 is used to heat, sterilize, and cool the sealed packaging box, rather than directly placing an antibacterial agent inside the box. In a preferred embodiment provided herein, the metering and filling area 2 is equipped with a rice metering machine, and the sterile packaging area 3 is equipped with a packaging machine for gas displacement sealing.

[0039] The detection area 5 includes at least a seal detection module 51 and a weight detection module 52. The seal detection module 51 is used to detect whether the package is completely sealed, and the weight detection module 52 is used to detect whether rice is placed in the sealed package. In a preferred embodiment provided in this application, the seal detection module 51 is equipped with a seal detection device, and the weight detection module 52 is equipped with a weight detection machine to perform gas displacement sealing.

[0040] The specific working principle of the production line 100 of room temperature boxed rice provided by the present application is as follows: rice, black rice, or millet is placed in the inner pot on the conveying device 17, then washed by the rice washing module 11. After washing, it is soaked to fully absorb water. Then, water is added to a certain ratio through the water injection unit 121 of the rice blending module 12. During this process, seasonings such as sesame oil can also be added through the seasoning unit to enhance the taste of the steamed rice. Then, the inner pot is transported to the rice steaming pot 131 of the corresponding type in the rice steaming module 13 for steaming. After steaming, the rice is poured out from the inner pot by the pouring unit 141 of the rice dehumidification module 14, and the rice is loosened by the loosening unit 142 to facilitate heat dissipation. The rice is then added to the packaging box in a fixed amount through the metering and filling area 2. Next, the packaging machine in the sterile packaging area 3 performs gas displacement sealing. The packaging box and the film are constructed of oxygen-isolating materials to prevent the growth of bacterial colonies. The process is carried out in a sterile environment to reduce contact with fungi. The sealed boxed rice is heated, sterilized, and cooled in the sterilization zone 4, and then the entire product is inspected in the inspection zone 5. The sealing detection module 51 detects whether the package box is completely sealed. Finally, after confirmation by the weight detection module 52, it is shipped to ensure that the product maintains its taste while being conveniently stored at room temperature. It can be seen that the working principle of this production line avoids directly adding antibacterial agents to the rice in the package. Instead, it sterilizes the rice after packaging, ensuring that the rice is delicious while avoiding the consumption of rice with antibacterial agents that poses a potential risk to the user's health. Moreover, after the rice is steamed in the cooking zone 1, it is filled in the metering and filling zone 2 to avoid uneven steam distribution during the steaming process of the rice in the package, which may cause the rice in some areas to be burnt or undercooked.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any other form. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical content disclosed above to change or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes for application in other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiment made according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A production line for boxed rice at room temperature, characterized in that: The invention comprises a rice cooking area, a metering and filling area, a sterile packaging area, a sterilization area and a detection area which are arranged in sequence. The rice cooking area comprises a rice washing module, a rice mixing module, a rice steaming module and a rice desiccant module which are arranged in sequence. The rice washing module and the rice mixing module are located on one side of the rice steaming module, and the rice desiccant module is located on one side of the rice washing module, the rice mixing module and the rice steaming module. A conveying device is provided between the rice washing module, the rice mixing module, the rice steaming module and the rice desiccant module for conveying an inner liner for washing, mixing and steaming rice. The conveying device is further provided with a conveyor belt returning to the rice washing module after the rice desiccant module, so that the inner liner returns to the rice washing module for the next conveying after conveying the cooked rice to the rice desiccant module. The rice steaming module comprises at least two steaming pots for steaming rice.

2. The production line of room temperature boxed rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rice washing module is at least used for washing rice grains.

3. The production line of room temperature boxed rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rice mixing module is provided with a water injection unit for mixing rice grains and water in a certain proportion, so that the rice grains cooked by the rice cooking module are distinct.

4. The production line for boxed rice at room temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rice cooking module heats the cooking pot through electromagnetic control.

5. The production line of room temperature boxed rice according to claim 3, characterized in that: A stirring unit is also provided behind the water injection unit for uniformly mixing the rice grains with water and positioning the rice grains in the inner container of the cooking pot.

6. The production line of room temperature boxed rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rice dehumidification module at least comprises a pouring unit for pouring out the rice cooked in the inner pot of the cooking pot and a loosening unit for loosening the poured rice to remove moisture.

7. The production line of room temperature boxed rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rice dehumidification module further comprises a washing unit, which is used for washing the inner pot after pouring out the rice and transporting the inner pot to the rice washing module.

8. The production line for boxed rice at room temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metering and filling area is used to quantitatively fill rice into the packaging box.

9. The production line of room temperature boxed rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection area at least includes a sealing detection module and a weight detection module.

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