Drying equipment for producing soft sweets

Abstract

The utility model relates to drying equipment for producing soft sweets. According to the technical scheme, the drying equipment is characterized by comprising a box body, a plurality of drying trays are arranged in the box body; a plurality of air supply systems in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of drying trays are arranged on the box body; an air supply channel is formed in the drying tray; an air outlet of the air supply system is formed in one side of the box body and communicates with the corresponding air supply channel; an air inlet of the air supply system is formed in the side, opposite to the air inlet, of the box body and communicates with the corresponding air supply channel. According to the device, the drying degree of the soft sweets on the drying tray is consistent, the taste of the dried soft sweets is consistent, and the quality of the soft sweets is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of soft candy production equipment, and more specifically, to a drying device for soft candy production. Background Art

[0002] Gummy candy is a soft and slightly elastic candy. Its shape can be rectangular or irregular depending on the molding process. In the gummy candy processing, the syrup needs to be molded and then coated with powder and then re-molded. The secondary molding is mainly to make the gummy candy have a standard structure and moisture content. In order to achieve a better taste, it is often necessary to dry it for a long time during the secondary molding to ensure the moisture content.

[0003] To reduce moisture content, conventional starch-molded gel candies require drying after molding. Temperature and humidity uniformity and uniform air velocity in the drying room are key factors in determining drying efficiency. The existing method involves placing the candies in a container, placing the container on a rack, or directly drying them in a drying oven. However, this drying method positions the candies in a fixed position during the drying process, resulting in inconsistent drying levels for candies located at different locations within the container. This leads to inconsistent moisture content, resulting in inconsistent taste and quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a drying equipment for soft candy production to solve the above technical problems.

[0005] The above technical objectives of the present utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions: A drying device for soft candy production, comprising: a box body; a plurality of drying trays are arranged in the box body; a plurality of air supply systems corresponding to the plurality of drying trays are provided on the box body; an air supply channel is opened on the drying tray; an air outlet of the air supply system is arranged on one side of the box body and is connected to the corresponding air supply channel; an air inlet of the air supply system is arranged on a side of the box body opposite to the air inlet and is connected to the corresponding air supply channel.

[0006] Specifically, after placing the soft candies on the drying tray, the air supply system is started, and part of the hot air is continuously supplied to dry the soft candies on the drying tray, while the other part of the hot air enters the drying tray through the air supply channel to heat the drying tray, so that the temperature of the drying tray is constant, thereby ensuring that the soft candies on the drying tray are dried to a consistent degree, making the taste of the dried soft candies consistent, and ensuring the quality of the soft candies.

[0007] Optionally, the air supply system includes: an air supply component, a return air component, a heating component, and a circulation air duct; an air supply port is provided on the box body; the heating component is arranged in the air supply port; the air supply component is arranged in the box body; the air outlet of the air supply component faces the heating component; the air outlet of the air supply component is respectively connected with the air supply port and the air supply duct; a return air port is provided on the side of the box body opposite to the air supply port; the return air component is arranged in the box body; the air inlet of the return air component is respectively connected with the return air port and the air supply duct; the circulation air duct is arranged in the box body; the air inlet of the circulation air duct is connected with the air outlet of the return air component; the air outlet of the circulation air duct is connected with the air inlet of the air supply component.

[0008] Specifically, after the air blown out by the air supply component is heated by the heating component, a part of it is directly supplied to the box through the air supply port evenly and comprehensively, so that the drying trays in the box can be evenly dried with hot air, and at the same time, the temperature of the upper and lower sides of the drying tray is more uniform, and the heat will not be concentrated in the area where the air inlet is located. The air blown out horizontally can enter the return air component through the return air port after flowing to the other side, and be transported back to the circulating air duct by the return air component, thereby ensuring the uniform flow of temperature, humidity and wind speed in the box, and making the candy drying efficiency in the box better; it effectively solves the problem that the wind speed in different areas of the shelves in the existing box is different, which makes it impossible to ensure the uniformity of temperature and humidity in each area of ​​the candy, and effectively improves the candy drying efficiency in the drying room.

[0009] Optionally, the air supply component includes: an air supply static pressure box; the air outlet of the air supply static pressure box faces the heating component; the air outlet of the air supply static pressure box is connected with the air supply port and the air supply channel respectively; an air supply fan is provided at the air inlet of the air supply static pressure box; the air inlet of the air supply fan is connected with the circulating air duct.

[0010] Specifically, the air supply static pressure box can discharge the air output by the blower more evenly into the air supply port and the air supply channel, ensuring uniform flow of temperature, humidity and wind speed in the box, making the candy drying efficiency in the box better.

[0011] Optionally, a plurality of air supply flow equalizing plates are provided in the air supply static pressure box.

[0012] By setting up several air supply equalizing plates in the air supply static pressure box, the air supply equalizing plates are set vertically along the horizontal direction. The air supply equalizing plates can not only support the air supply static pressure box, but also separate the space, making the heat more uniform.

[0013] Optionally, the return air component includes: a return air static pressure box; the air inlet of the return air static pressure box is connected to the return air outlet and the air supply channel; an exhaust fan is provided at the air outlet of the return air static pressure box; the air outlet of the exhaust fan is connected to the circulating air duct.

[0014] Specifically, the return air static pressure box can extract the air in the box more evenly and discharge it into the circulating air duct through the exhaust fan, ensuring uniform flow of temperature, humidity and wind speed in the box, making the candy drying efficiency in the box better.

[0015] Optionally, a plurality of return air flow equalizing plates are provided in the return air static pressure box.

[0016] By setting up several supply air equalizing plates in the return air static pressure box, the return air equalizing plates are set vertically along the horizontal direction. The return air equalizing plates can not only support the return air static pressure box, but also separate the space, making the heat more uniform.

[0017] Optionally, the heating component includes a heating wire; the heating wire is arranged at the air outlet of the air supply component.

[0018] After the air blown out by the blower is output through the air supply static pressure box, the air comes into contact with the heating wire to heat the air output to the box body and the air supply channel, thereby achieving rapid drying.

[0019] Optionally, a slide groove corresponding to a plurality of drying trays is provided on the box body; the drying trays are slidably arranged in the slide groove; and a through hole corresponding to the air supply channel is provided in the slide groove.

[0020] The chute allows the drying tray to be easily pulled out of the drying box for easy collection and placement of the soft candies. A through hole is provided in the chute, allowing the air supply channel to connect to the supply air plenum and the return air plenum during drying.

[0021] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] After placing the soft candies on the drying tray, the air supply system is started. Part of the hot air is continuously supplied to dry the soft candies on the drying tray, and the other part of the hot air enters the drying tray through the air supply channel to heat the drying tray, so that the temperature of the drying tray is constant, thereby ensuring the uniform drying degree of the soft candies on the drying tray, making the taste of the dried soft candies consistent and ensuring the quality of the soft candies. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the air supply system of the present utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1. Box body; 2. Drying tray; 31. Air supply assembly; 311. Supply air static pressure box; 312. Supply fan; 32. Return air assembly; 321. Return air static pressure box; 322. Exhaust fan; 33. Heating assembly; 34. Circulating air duct; 4. Air supply channel; 5. Air supply outlet; 6. Return air outlet; 7. Supply air equalizing plate; 8. Return air equalizing plate; 9. Chute; 10. Through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention more readily apparent, the following detailed description of the present invention is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings illustrate several embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0027] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be 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 a communication between the two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0028] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] This embodiment provides a drying device for producing soft candy, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes: a box body 1; a plurality of drying trays 2 are arranged in the box body 1; a plurality of air supply systems corresponding to the plurality of drying trays 2 are provided on the box body 1; an air supply channel 4 is opened on the drying tray 2; an air outlet of the air supply system is arranged on one side of the box body 1 and is connected to the corresponding air supply channel 4; an air inlet of the air supply system is arranged on a side of the box body 1 opposite to the air inlet and is connected to the corresponding air supply channel 4.

[0031] Specifically, after placing the soft candies on the drying tray 2, the air supply system is started, and part of the hot air is continuously supplied to dry the soft candies on the drying tray 2, while the other part of the hot air enters the drying tray 2 through the air supply channel 4 to heat the drying tray 2, so that the temperature of the drying tray 2 is constant, thereby ensuring that the degree of drying of the soft candies on the drying tray 2 is consistent, so that the taste of the dried soft candies is consistent, and the quality of the soft candies is ensured.

[0032] Optionally, the air supply system includes: an air supply component 31, a return air component 32, a heating component 33, and a circulation air duct 34; an air supply port 5 is opened on the box body 1; the heating component 33 is arranged in the air supply port 5; the air supply component 31 is arranged in the box body 1; the air outlet of the air supply component 31 is opposite to the heating component 33; the air outlet of the air supply component 31 is respectively connected with the air supply port 5 and the air supply duct 4; a return air port 6 is provided on the side of the box body 1 opposite to the air supply port 5; the return air component 32 is arranged in the box body 1; the air inlet of the return air component 32 is respectively connected with the return air port 6 and the air supply duct 4; the circulation air duct 34 is arranged in the box body 1; the air inlet of the circulation air duct 34 is connected with the air outlet of the return air component 32; the air outlet of the circulation air duct 34 is connected with the air inlet of the air supply component 31.

[0033] Specifically, after the air blown out by the air supply component 31 is heated by the heating component 33, a part of it is directly and evenly supplied to the box body 1 through the air supply port 5, so that the drying trays 2 in the box body 1 can be evenly dried by the hot air, and at the same time, the temperature of the upper and lower sides of the drying tray 2 is more uniform, and the heat will not be concentrated in the area where the air inlet is located. The air blown out laterally can enter the return air component 32 through the return air port 6 after flowing to the other side, and be transported back to the circulating air duct 34 by the return air component 32, thereby ensuring the uniform flow of temperature, humidity and wind speed in the box body 1, and making the candy drying efficiency in the box body 1 better; it effectively solves the problem that the wind speed in different areas of the shelves in the existing box body 1 is different, which makes it impossible to ensure the uniformity of temperature and humidity in each area of ​​the candy, and effectively improves the candy drying efficiency in the drying room.

[0034] Optionally, the air supply component 31 includes: an air supply static pressure box 311; the air outlet of the air supply static pressure box 311 is opposite to the heating component 33; the air outlet of the air supply static pressure box 311 is connected to the air supply port 5 and the air supply channel 4 respectively; an air supply fan 312 is provided at the air inlet of the air supply static pressure box 311; the air inlet of the air supply fan 312 is connected to the circulating air duct 34.

[0035] Specifically, the air supply static pressure box 311 can uniformly output the air output by the air supply fan 312 to the air supply port 5 and the air supply channel 4, ensure the uniform flow of temperature, humidity and air speed in the box 1, and improve the candy drying efficiency in the box 1.

[0036] Optionally, the air supply static pressure box 311 is provided with a plurality of air supply flow uniformizing plates 7.

[0037] By arranging the air supply flow uniformizing plates 7 in the air supply static pressure box 311, the air supply flow uniformizing plates 7 are arranged vertically along the horizontal direction, which can support the air supply static pressure box 311 and separate the space, so that the heat is more uniform.

[0038] Optionally, the air return assembly 32 comprises an air return static pressure box 321, the air inlet of the air return static pressure box 321 is communicated with the air return port 6 and the air supply channel 4, the air outlet of the air return static pressure box 321 is provided with an air exhaust fan 322, and the air outlet of the air exhaust fan 322 is communicated with the circulating air duct 34.

[0039] Specifically, the air return static pressure box 321 can uniformly draw the air in the box 1 and output the air to the circulating air duct 34 through the air exhaust fan 322, so as to ensure the uniform flow of temperature, humidity and air speed in the box 1 and improve the candy drying efficiency in the box 1.

[0040] Optionally, the air return static pressure box 321 is provided with a plurality of air return flow uniformizing plates 8.

[0041] By arranging the air return flow uniformizing plates 8 in the air return static pressure box 321, the air return flow uniformizing plates 8 are arranged vertically along the horizontal direction, which can support the air return static pressure box 321 and separate the space, so that the heat is more uniform.

[0042] Optionally, the heating assembly 33 comprises a heating wire, and the heating wire is arranged at the air outlet of the air supply assembly 31.

[0043] After the air blown by the air supply fan 312 is output through the air supply static pressure box 311, the air contacts the heating wire to heat the air output to the box 1 and the air supply channel 4, so as to realize rapid drying.

[0044] Embodiment Two

[0045] The embodiment provides a drying equipment for soft candy production, which comprises a box body 1, an air supply assembly 31, an air return assembly 32 and a heating assembly 33. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it includes: a box body 1; a plurality of drying trays 2 are arranged in the box body 1; a plurality of air supply systems corresponding to the plurality of drying trays 2 are provided on the box body 1; an air supply channel 4 is opened on the drying tray 2; an air outlet of the air supply system is arranged on one side of the box body 1 and is connected to the corresponding air supply channel 4; an air inlet of the air supply system is arranged on a side of the box body 1 opposite to the air inlet and is connected to the corresponding air supply channel 4.

[0046] Specifically, after placing the soft candies on the drying tray 2, the air supply system is started, and part of the hot air is continuously supplied to dry the soft candies on the drying tray 2, while the other part of the hot air enters the drying tray 2 through the air supply channel 4 to heat the drying tray 2, so that the temperature of the drying tray 2 is constant, thereby ensuring that the degree of drying of the soft candies on the drying tray 2 is consistent, so that the taste of the dried soft candies is consistent, and the quality of the soft candies is ensured.

[0047] Optionally, the air supply system includes: an air supply component 31, a return air component 32, a heating component 33, and a circulation air duct 34; an air supply port 5 is opened on the box body 1; the heating component 33 is arranged in the air supply port 5; the air supply component 31 is arranged in the box body 1; the air outlet of the air supply component 31 is opposite to the heating component 33; the air outlet of the air supply component 31 is respectively connected with the air supply port 5 and the air supply duct 4; a return air port 6 is provided on the side of the box body 1 opposite to the air supply port 5; the return air component 32 is arranged in the box body 1; the air inlet of the return air component 32 is respectively connected with the return air port 6 and the air supply duct 4; the circulation air duct 34 is arranged in the box body 1; the air inlet of the circulation air duct 34 is connected with the air outlet of the return air component 32; the air outlet of the circulation air duct 34 is connected with the air inlet of the air supply component 31.

[0048] Specifically, after the air blown out by the air supply component 31 is heated by the heating component 33, a part of it is directly and evenly supplied to the box body 1 through the air supply port 5, so that the drying trays 2 in the box body 1 can be evenly dried by the hot air, and at the same time, the temperature of the upper and lower sides of the drying tray 2 is more uniform, and the heat will not be concentrated in the area where the air inlet is located. The air blown out laterally can enter the return air component 32 through the return air port 6 after flowing to the other side, and be transported back to the circulating air duct 34 by the return air component 32, thereby ensuring the uniform flow of temperature, humidity and wind speed in the box body 1, and making the candy drying efficiency in the box body 1 better; it effectively solves the problem that the wind speed in different areas of the shelves in the existing box body 1 is different, which makes it impossible to ensure the uniformity of temperature and humidity in each area of ​​the candy, and effectively improves the candy drying efficiency in the drying room.

[0049] Optionally, the air supply component 31 includes: an air supply static pressure box 311; the air outlet of the air supply static pressure box 311 is opposite to the heating component 33; the air outlet of the air supply static pressure box 311 is connected to the air supply port 5 and the air supply channel 4 respectively; an air supply fan 312 is provided at the air inlet of the air supply static pressure box 311; the air inlet of the air supply fan 312 is connected to the circulating air duct 34.

[0050] Specifically, the air supply static pressure box 311 can discharge the air output by the blower 312 more evenly into the air supply port 5 and the air supply channel 4, ensuring uniform flow of temperature, humidity and wind speed in the box 1, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the candies in the box 1.

[0051] Optionally, a plurality of air supply equalizing plates 7 are provided in the air supply static pressure box 311 .

[0052] By setting up a number of air supply equalizing plates 7 in the air supply static pressure box 311, the air supply equalizing plates 7 are set vertically along the horizontal direction. The air supply equalizing plates 7 can not only support the air supply static pressure box 311, but also serve as a space separator, making the heat more uniform.

[0053] Optionally, the return air component 32 includes: a return air static pressure box 321; the air inlet of the return air static pressure box 321 is connected to the return air port 6 and the air supply channel 4; an exhaust fan 322 is provided at the air outlet of the return air static pressure box 321; the air outlet of the exhaust fan 322 is connected to the circulating air duct 34.

[0054] Specifically, the return air static pressure box 321 can extract the air in the box 1 more evenly and discharge it into the circulating air duct 34 through the exhaust fan 322, ensuring uniform flow of temperature, humidity and wind speed in the box 1, so that the candy drying efficiency in the box 1 is better.

[0055] Optionally, a plurality of return air flow equalizing plates 8 are provided in the return air static pressure box 321 .

[0056] By setting up several supply air equalizing plates 7 in the return air static pressure box 321, the return air equalizing plates 8 are set vertically along the horizontal direction. The return air equalizing plates 8 can not only support the return air static pressure box 321, but also serve as a space separator, making the heat more uniform.

[0057] Optionally, the heating component 33 includes a heating wire; the heating wire is arranged at the air outlet of the air supply component 31.

[0058] After the air blown out by the blower 312 is output through the air supply static pressure box 311, the air contacts the heating wire to heat the air output to the box body 1 and the air supply channel 4, thereby achieving rapid drying.

[0059] Optionally, a chute 9 corresponding to and adapted for a plurality of drying trays 2 is provided on the box body 1 ; the drying trays 2 are slidably arranged in the chute 9 ; a through hole 10 corresponding to and adapted for the air supply channel 4 is provided in the chute 9 .

[0060] The chute 9 facilitates pulling the drying tray 2 out of the housing 1 for collecting and placing the soft candies. A through hole 10 is provided within the chute 9 to connect the air supply duct 4 to the supply air plenum 311 and the return air plenum 321 during drying.

[0061] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. All technical solutions based on the concept of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, certain improvements and modifications that do not depart from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drying equipment for soft candy production, characterized in that: include: A box body; a plurality of drying trays are arranged in the box body; a plurality of air supply systems corresponding to the plurality of drying trays are provided on the box body; an air supply channel is opened on the drying tray; an air outlet of the air supply system is arranged on one side of the box body and is connected to the corresponding air supply channel; an air inlet of the air supply system is arranged on a side of the box body opposite to the air inlet and is connected to the corresponding air supply channel.

2. A drying equipment for soft candy production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air supply system includes: an air supply component, a return air component, a heating component, and a circulation air duct; an air supply port is provided on the box body; the heating component is arranged in the air supply port; the air supply component is arranged in the box body; the air outlet of the air supply component faces the heating component; the air outlet of the air supply component is respectively connected with the air supply port and the air supply duct; a return air port is provided on the side of the box body opposite to the air supply port; the return air component is arranged in the box body; the air inlet of the return air component is respectively connected with the return air port and the air supply duct; the circulation air duct is arranged in the box body; the air inlet of the circulation air duct is connected with the air outlet of the return air component; the air outlet of the circulation air duct is connected with the air inlet of the air supply component.

3. A drying equipment for soft candy production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air supply component includes: an air supply static pressure box; the air outlet of the air supply static pressure box is directly opposite to the heating component; the air outlet of the air supply static pressure box is connected with the air supply port and the air supply channel respectively; an air supply fan is provided at the air inlet of the air supply static pressure box; the air inlet of the air supply fan is connected with the circulating air duct.

4. The drying equipment for producing soft candies according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of air supply flow equalizing plates are arranged in the air supply static pressure box.

5. The drying equipment for producing soft candies according to claim 2, characterized in that: The return air assembly includes: a return air static pressure box; an air inlet of the return air static pressure box is connected to the return air outlet and the air supply channel; an exhaust fan is provided at the air outlet of the return air static pressure box; and the air outlet of the exhaust fan is connected to the circulating air duct.

6. The drying equipment for producing soft candies according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of return air flow equalizing plates are arranged in the return air static pressure box.

7. The drying equipment for producing soft candies according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating component includes a heating wire; the heating wire is arranged at the air outlet of the air supply component.

8. The drying equipment for producing soft candies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body is provided with a slide groove corresponding to a plurality of drying trays; the drying trays are slidably arranged in the slide groove; and the slide groove is provided with a through hole corresponding to the air supply channel.

Images