Meat product airing rack
By designing a meat drying rack with an unfolding and collecting mechanism, the problem that existing drying racks are inconvenient to store and unfold is solved, and flexible space utilization and environmental hygiene management are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423066285.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing meat drying racks are inconvenient to store and unfold, occupy a large space, and are difficult to move and transfer flexibly.
A meat drying rack is designed, which includes a fixed frame, an unfolding mechanism and a collecting mechanism. The unfolding mechanism realizes the flexible unfolding and folding of the side panels through the cooperation of the connecting shaft, the positioning shaft and the hinge. The collecting mechanism collects blood and grease through the rotating shaft and the guide plate, saving space.
It realizes the flexible expansion and storage of the drying area, improves the space utilization, keeps the drying environment sanitary, and is convenient for movement and storage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drying rack technology, and in particular to a drying rack for meat products. Background Technology
[0002] Meat products are foods made primarily from livestock and poultry meat through a series of processing steps. They encompass a wide variety, including common cured and preserved meats such as bacon, sausages, and ham. These products, through processes like curing and smoking, impart unique flavors and a longer shelf life to the meat. There are also dried meat products, such as beef jerky and pork jerky, which, after dehydration and drying, have a firm, chewy texture and are easy to carry and store. Braised and stewed meat products are also quite popular, such as braised beef and braised pig's trotters, which, through braising and stewing, have a rich flavor and tender meat. In addition, there are roasted meat products, such as roasted lamb skewers and roasted chicken wings, made using roasting techniques, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior, with an irresistible aroma. Meat products not only satisfy people's pursuit of delicious meat but also, through different processing methods, alter the nutritional components and shelf life of meat to a certain extent, becoming an indispensable part of people's daily diet and food culture.
[0003] A drying rack is a tool used for drying various items. It has wide applications in many fields, including meat processing. Its design ensures ample air circulation, allowing items to dry evenly. In meat processing, drying racks place meat in a well-ventilated area, accelerating moisture evaporation and promoting preservation and flavor enhancement. Besides meat, it can also be used to dry vegetables, fruits, and medicinal herbs, helping to remove excess moisture, prevent mold and rot, and extend shelf life.
[0004] However, some existing meat drying racks cannot be easily folded and unfolded during use. When the drying rack needs to be folded for storage or transportation, the lack of a flexible folding or disassembly mechanism often results in the entire drying rack remaining in a large and fixed shape, occupying a lot of space and being inconvenient to move. This increases the difficulty of warehousing and is not conducive to transfer between different locations. Therefore, in order to address the above shortcomings, a meat drying rack is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a meat drying rack, which aims to improve the problem that some existing meat drying racks are not easy to unfold and store.
[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:
[0007] A meat drying rack includes a fixed frame, an unfolding mechanism fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame, and a collecting mechanism fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame.
[0008] The unfolding mechanism includes two fixed plates. A connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the far side of each of the two fixed plates. A positioning shaft is fixedly connected to the far side of each of the two fixed plates. A connecting plate is slidably connected to the far side of each of the two fixed plates. An arc-shaped groove is formed inside each of the two connecting plates. A positioning groove is formed inside each of the two connecting plates. A sliding groove is formed inside each of the two connecting plates. A support plate is fixedly connected to the top of each of the two connecting plates. Two hinges are fixedly connected to the top of each of the two support plates. A side plate is rotatably connected to the top of each of the two support plates through the hinges.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0010] The collecting mechanism includes a collecting frame, the bottom of which is detachably connected to the inside of the fixed frame. Two rotating shafts are rotatably connected inside the collecting frame, and guide plates are fixedly connected to the outside of the two rotating shafts. Multiple guide grooves are provided on the top of the two guide plates.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0012] Multiple drying racks are fixedly connected to the top inside the fixed frame, and two drying racks are fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the two side panels. Universal wheels are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the fixed frame.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0014] The external part of the connecting shaft is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove, and the external part of the connecting shaft is slidably connected to the inside of the arc-shaped groove;
[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0016] The external part of the positioning shaft is slidably connected to the inside of the positioning groove, and the bottom of the side plate is fixedly connected to the top of the hinge.
[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0018] The side plates are slidably connected to the front and rear sides of the fixed frame, respectively, and the outside of the guide plate is slidably connected to the inside of the collection frame.
[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0020] Both the second drying rack and the first drying rack are made of stainless steel.
[0021] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0022] The guide grooves are arranged linearly on the top of the guide plate for guiding grease or blood.
[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0024] 1. In this utility model, when the drying area needs to be expanded, rotating the connecting plate causes the connecting shaft to slide within the arc-shaped groove. After rotating half a revolution, the connecting shaft smoothly slides into the sliding groove. The degree of expansion and the fixed position of the side panel are precisely determined by the positioning shaft's stops at different positions in the positioning groove. During expansion, the side panel can be smoothly expanded from both sides of the fixed frame with the help of hinges, thereby significantly expanding the drying area and meeting the drying needs of more meat products. When the drying rack is not in use, the side panel can be easily folded up with the help of hinges and other components, fitting tightly against both sides of the fixed frame without taking up too much extra space. This greatly improves the flexibility and space utilization of the drying rack, making it well-suited for both spacious outdoor drying areas and relatively small indoor storage spaces.
[0025] 2. In this utility model, the collection frame can promptly process the collected blood and grease, maintaining the hygiene of the drying environment. The rotating shaft serves as the axis of rotation for the guide plate, allowing the guide plate to rotate flexibly. Furthermore, the guide plate is slidably connected to the inside of the collection frame, allowing it to be retracted when not in use, saving space. This enables comprehensive and efficient collection of blood and grease, preventing them from flowing freely and polluting the drying environment. It also facilitates unified processing and reduces hygiene risks. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a meat drying rack proposed in this utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing frame structure of a meat drying rack proposed in this utility model;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting plate structure of a meat drying rack proposed in this utility model;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the collection frame structure of a meat drying rack proposed in this utility model.
[0030] Legend:
[0031] 1. Fixed frame; 2. Fixed plate; 3. Connecting shaft; 4. Positioning shaft; 5. Connecting plate; 6. Arc groove; 7. Positioning groove; 8. Sliding groove; 9. Support plate; 10. Hinge; 11. Side plate; 12. Collection frame; 13. Rotating shaft; 14. Guide plate; 15. Guide groove; 16. Drying rack one; 17. Drying rack two; 18. Casters. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a meat drying rack, including a fixed frame 1. The fixed frame 1 serves as the basic frame structure of the entire drying rack, playing a crucial role in supporting and connecting other components. An unfolding mechanism and a collecting mechanism are fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame 1.
[0034] The unfolding mechanism includes two fixed plates 2, with connecting shafts 3 fixedly connected to opposite sides of each fixed plate 2, and positioning shafts 4 fixedly connected to opposite sides of each fixed plate 2. Connecting plates 5 are slidably connected to opposite sides of each fixed plate 2. Both connecting plates 5 have arc-shaped grooves 6 inside, which serve as sliding tracks for the connecting shafts 3 during unfolding. When the drying area needs to be unfolded, the connecting shafts 3 first slide within the arc-shaped grooves 6. The outside of the connecting shafts 3 is slidably connected to the inside of the arc-shaped grooves 6. Both connecting plates 5 have positioning grooves 7 inside. During the rotation of the connecting plates 5, the positioning shafts 4 slide within the positioning grooves 7. By observing the different positions of the positioning shafts 4 within the positioning grooves 7, the unfolding degree and fixed position of the connecting plates 5 and the connected side plates 11 can be determined.
[0035] The external slidable connection of the positioning shaft 4 is inside the positioning groove 7. Sliding grooves 8 are provided inside both connecting plates 5, and the external slidable connection of the connecting shaft 3 is inside the sliding grooves 8. This allows the connecting shaft 3 to move along a predetermined trajectory during rotation. After rotating half a revolution, the connecting shaft 3 smoothly slides into the sliding groove 8, thus providing the necessary space and angle change conditions for the unfolding of the side plate 11. Support plates 9 are fixedly connected to the top of both connecting plates 5. The main function of the support plates 9 is to provide support and connection points for the side plate 11. Two hinges 10 are fixedly connected to the top of both support plates 9. The hinges 10 allow the side plate 11 to rotate relative to the support plates 9, realizing unfolding and retracting actions. The top of both support plates 9 is rotatably connected to the side plate 11 via the hinges 10. The side plate 11 is rectangular in shape, allowing it to fit tightly against both sides of the fixed frame 1 when retracted, without occupying too much space; when unfolded, the hinges 10, in cooperation with the support plates 9, can stably maintain a horizontal position. The bottom of the side panel 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the hinge 10, and the adjacent sides of the side panel 11 are slidably connected to the front and rear sides of the fixed frame 1 respectively.
[0036] Reference Figures 2 to 4 The collection mechanism includes a collection frame 12, the bottom of which is detachably connected to the inside of a fixed frame 1. The collection frame 12 is mainly used to collect blood and grease dripping from meat products during the drying process. Two rotating shafts 13 are rotatably connected inside the collection frame 12, and guide plates 14 are fixedly connected to the outside of each of the two rotating shafts 13. The rotating shafts 13 are the axes of rotation of the guide plates 14. The guide plates 14 are slidably connected to the inside of the collection frame 12, and their main function is to guide the blood and grease dripping onto their surface into the collection frame 12. Multiple guide grooves 15 are provided on the top of each of the two guide plates 14, arranged linearly on the top of the guide plates 14 for guiding the flow of grease or blood. Multiple drying racks 16 are fixedly connected to the top side of the inside of the fixed frame 1, and two drying racks 17 are fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the two side panels 11. When the side panels 11 are unfolded, the drying racks 17 provide additional space for drying. The drying rack 2 (17) and the drying rack 1 (16) are made of stainless steel, and the bottom four corners of the fixed frame 1 are all fixedly connected with casters 18.
[0037] Working principle: When using this drying rack, to expand the drying area, first rotate the connecting plate 5. This will cause the connecting shaft 3 to slide inside the arc groove 6. After rotating half a turn, the connecting shaft 3 can slide inside the sliding groove 8. Then, the positioning shaft 4 can slide inside the positioning groove 7. Subsequently, the side plate 11 can be expanded from both sides with the help of the hinge 10 and the support plate 9, thereby expanding the drying area. Then, the meat products can be hung at the bottom of the drying rack 16 and the drying rack 2 17. During the drying process, blood or oil will drip into the inside of the collection frame 12 and the top of the guide plate 14. Some of the blood and oil will flow along the guide groove 15 into the inside of the collection frame 12 for collection. When not using this drying rack, the side plate 11 can be folded up, and the guide plate 14 can also be folded up by rotating around the rotating shaft 13.
[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A meat drying rack, comprising a fixed frame (1), characterized in that: An unfolding mechanism is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame (1), and a collecting mechanism is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame (1). The unfolding mechanism includes two fixed plates (2), each fixedly connected to a connecting shaft (3) on one of the opposite sides of the two fixed plates (2), each fixedly connected to a positioning shaft (4) on one of the opposite sides of the two fixed plates (2), each fixedly connected to a connecting plate (5) on one of the opposite sides of the two fixed plates (2), each connecting plate (5) has an arc-shaped groove (6) inside, each connecting plate (5) has a positioning groove (7) inside, each connecting plate (5) has a sliding groove (8) inside, each connecting plate (5) has a support plate (9) fixedly connected to the top of the two connecting plates (5), each support plate (9) has two hinges (10) fixedly connected to the top of the two support plates (9), and each support plate (9) has a side plate (11) rotatably connected to the top of the two support plates (9) through the hinges (10).
2. The meat drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection mechanism includes a collection frame (12), the bottom of which is detachably connected to the inside of the fixed frame (1). The inside of the collection frame (12) is rotatably connected to two rotating shafts (13), and the outside of the two rotating shafts (13) is fixedly connected to guide plates (14). The top of the two guide plates (14) is provided with multiple guide grooves (15).
3. A meat drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple drying racks (16) are fixedly connected to the top inside the fixed frame (1), and two drying racks (17) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the two side plates (11). Universal wheels (18) are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the fixed frame (1).
4. A meat drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external part of the connecting shaft (3) is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding groove (8), and the external part of the connecting shaft (3) is slidably connected to the inside of the arc groove (6).
5. A meat drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external part of the positioning shaft (4) is slidably connected to the inside of the positioning groove (7), and the bottom of the side plate (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the hinge (10).
6. A meat drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side plates (11) are slidably connected to the front and rear sides of the fixed frame (1) respectively, and the outside of the guide plate (14) is slidably connected to the inside of the collection frame (12).
7. A meat drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drying rack 2 (17) and the drying rack 1 (16) are made of stainless steel.
8. A meat drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide grooves (15) are arranged linearly on the top of the guide plate (14) for guiding grease or blood.