Blanching machine for food processing
By designing a drum screen structure with a drain trough and drain pipe, the problem of residue adhesion inside the drum is solved, achieving high efficiency in cleaning and ease of operation for the blanching machine.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422735888.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-11
AI Technical Summary
In existing blanching machines, the collection of vegetable residue inside the drum is not perfect, causing residue to adhere to the inside of the drum and affecting cleanliness.
A blanching machine comprising an outer shell, a drum screen, a movable trough, and a connecting rod was designed. The drum screen is driven to rotate by a sprocket, and the residue is discharged centrally using a drain trough and a drain pipe. The machine achieves sealing and cleanliness management by combining a drive structure, an observation window, and a cover plate.
It effectively removes floating debris and residue inside the drum, keeping the equipment clean and reducing the cleaning workload for staff.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of blanching equipment technology, specifically to a blanching machine for food processing. Background Technology
[0002] Blanching machines for food processing are ideal equipment for color-preserving processes in fruit and vegetable processing. Blanching machines primarily use hot water or steam to treat fruits and vegetables at high temperatures for a short time. During this process, the enzyme activity in the materials is inhibited or destroyed, thus preserving the original color, texture, and nutritional components. Simultaneously, blanching can remove some impurities and microorganisms from the surface of the materials, improving food safety and hygiene. Drum-type blanching machines achieve this by continuously tumbling the materials inside the drum while they are subjected to hot water or steam.
[0003] While existing blanching machines offer many benefits, they still suffer from several problems. Their collection of vegetable residue inside the drum is inadequate, resulting in residue from broken or detached vegetables adhering to the inside of the drum after blanching. This residue is difficult to drain with the hot water, affecting the cleanliness of the drum's interior. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a blanching machine for food processing.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is a blanching machine for food processing, including a shell, a drum screen, a movable trough, and a connecting rod. The drum screen is rotatably installed inside the shell. A sprocket is installed on one side of the outer wall of the drum screen. A sewage discharge trough is opened inside the drum screen. A support frame is installed on the lower outer wall of the drum screen at equal and parallel intervals. A movable trough is opened inside the support frame. Limit grooves are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the movable trough. A connecting rod is arranged inside the movable trough. A baffle is rotatably installed on the upper outer wall of the connecting rod.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the drum screen can be driven to rotate by a sprocket and a drive structure, and the hot water inside the outer shell can flow into the drum screen through the holes. The baffle can block the drain pipe and maintain the relative sealing of the inside of the drum screen. The residue inside the drum screen can be discharged through the drain trough. The connecting rod can move vertically inside the movable groove.
[0007] Specifically, a drain pipe, a water supply pipe, and a sewage discharge pipe are sequentially inserted and installed on one side of the outer wall of the outer shell, and the drain pipe, water supply pipe, and sewage discharge pipe are all connected to the inside of the outer shell.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, floating debris on the surface of the hot water inside the shell can be discharged through the drain pipe, achieving the purpose of cleaning and collecting the floating residue on the surface of the hot water. Hot water can flow into the shell through the water supply pipe, which can regulate the water level inside the shell. Furthermore, the hot water and residue inside the shell can be discharged centrally through the sewage pipe, maintaining the cleanliness of the shell.
[0009] Specifically, a drive structure is provided on one side of the outer wall of the housing, and a chain is sleeved on one end of the outer wall of the drive structure, and the drive structure is connected to a sprocket through the chain.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the drive structure can drive the chain to rotate, and the chain and sprocket can drive the drum screen to rotate.
[0011] Specifically, the outer wall of the outer shell is provided with equally spaced parallel observation windows, and the outer wall of the upper end of the outer shell is provided with equally spaced parallel cover plates.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the observation window and cover can shield the inside of the outer casing and the hot water inside the outer casing, while allowing staff to observe the condition inside the outer casing through the observation window.
[0013] Specifically, the inner wall of the drum screen is equipped with spiral blades, the spiral blades are equipped with support tubes, and support rollers are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the outer shell, and the support rollers are in contact with the outer wall of the drum screen.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when the drum screen rotates, the spiral blades can push and move the vegetable material inside, driving the material to move smoothly inside the shell, and the support pipe can support the spiral blades and keep the position of the spiral blades stable.
[0015] Specifically, limit blocks are installed on both outer walls of the connecting rod. The size of the limit blocks is smaller than the inner wall size of the limit groove. A spring is provided on the outer side of the connecting rod, and the baffle is elastically connected to the support frame through the spring.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, when the limiting block is located outside the support frame, the use state of the connecting rod can be restricted by the spring force and the limiting block, so as to keep the relative position of the connecting rod stable. Moreover, the spring force pushes the baffle, which can keep the relative stability of the baffle inside the sewage trough and avoid the rotation of the drum screen or the weight of the vegetables from affecting the position stability of the baffle.
[0017] Specifically, the size of the baffle is smaller than the inner wall size of the sewage trough, and the baffle is located inside the limiting groove.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the baffle can cover the sewage trough, maintain the relative airtightness of the inside of the drum screen, and ensure that the discharge position of vegetables is controlled.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0020] (1) The food processing blanching machine described in this utility model has the following features: the residue and floating matter floating on the upper part of the hot water inside the shell can be directly discharged through the drain pipe to maintain the relative cleanliness of the hot water, and the residue at the bottom of the shell can be discharged through the sewage pipe to maintain the relative cleanliness of the shell.
[0021] (2) The blanching machine for food processing described in this utility model can mix the residue adhering to the inner wall of the drum screen into the hot water by rotating the drum screen, and can move with the flow of hot water. Then the hot water mixed with the residue can be discharged through the drain pipe, which ensures the cleanliness of the inside of the shell and avoids manual cleaning by the staff, thus reducing the workload of the staff. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the unfolded outer shell structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the drum screen structure of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the support frame structure of this utility model.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 11. Drainage pipe; 12. Water supply pipe; 13. Sewage pipe; 14. Observation window; 15. Cover plate; 16. Drive structure; 17. Sprocket; 18. Support roller; 2. Rotary drum screen; 21. Support pipe; 22. Spiral blade; 23. Sewage discharge trough; 24. Support frame; 3. Movable groove; 31. Limiting groove; 32. Connecting rod; 33. Limiting block; 34. Spring; 35. Baffle. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0029] To save manpower and improve efficiency, as one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the blanching machine for food processing according to this utility model includes a shell 1, a drum screen 2, a movable groove 3, and a connecting rod 32. The drum screen 2 is rotatably installed inside the shell 1. A sprocket 17 is installed on one side of the outer wall of the drum screen 2. A drain groove 23 is opened inside the drum screen 2. A support frame 24 is installed on the lower outer wall of the drum screen 2 at equal and parallel intervals. The movable groove 3 is opened inside the support frame 24. Limit grooves 31 are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the movable groove 3. A connecting rod 32 is arranged inside the movable groove 3. A baffle 35 is rotatably installed on the upper outer wall of the connecting rod 32.
[0030] In use, the drum screen 2 can be driven to rotate by the sprocket 17 and the drive structure 16, and the hot water inside the outer shell 1 can flow into the drum screen 2 through the holes. The baffle 35 can block the drain pipe 13 to maintain the relative sealing of the inside of the drum screen 2. The residue inside the drum screen 2 can be discharged in a concentrated manner through the drain trough 23. The connecting rod 32 can move vertically inside the movable groove 3.
[0031] For example, to allow hot water to flow, such as Figure 1 As shown, a drain pipe 11, a water supply pipe 12, and a sewage pipe 13 are sequentially installed on one side of the outer wall of the outer casing 1, and the drain pipe 11, the water supply pipe 12, and the sewage pipe 13 are all connected to the inside of the outer casing 1.
[0032] During use, floating debris on the surface of the hot water inside the outer shell 1 can be discharged through the drain pipe 11, achieving the purpose of cleaning and collecting the residue floating on the surface of the hot water. Hot water can flow into the interior of the outer shell 1 through the water supply pipe 12, which can regulate the water level inside the outer shell 1. The hot water and residue inside the outer shell 1 can be discharged centrally through the drain pipe 13, maintaining the cleanliness of the interior of the outer shell 1.
[0033] To drive rotation, for example, such as Figure 1 As shown, a drive structure 16 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the outer casing 1. A chain is sleeved on one end of the outer wall of the drive structure 16, and the drive structure 16 is connected to the sprocket 17 through the chain.
[0034] In use, the drive structure 16 can drive the chain to rotate, and the drum screen 2 can be driven to rotate through the chain and sprocket 17.
[0035] To shield the outer casing 1, for example, such as Figure 2 As shown, one side of the outer wall of the outer casing 1 is provided with equally spaced parallel observation windows 14, and the upper outer wall of the outer casing 1 is provided with equally spaced parallel cover plates 15.
[0036] In use, the observation window 14 and the cover plate 15 can shield the inside of the outer casing 1 and the hot water inside the outer casing 1, and the staff can observe the state inside the outer casing 1 through the observation window 14.
[0037] To facilitate material movement, for example, such as Figure 3 As shown, a spiral blade 22 is installed on the inner wall of the drum screen 2, and a support tube 21 is installed inside the spiral blade 22. Support rollers 18 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the outer shell 1, and the support rollers 18 are in contact with the outer wall of the drum screen 2.
[0038] When in use, the drum screen 2 rotates and can push and move the vegetable material inside it through the spiral blades 22, so as to drive the material to move smoothly inside the outer shell 1. The support tube 21 can support the spiral blades 22 and keep the position of the spiral blades 22 stable.
[0039] To maintain the baffle in position 35, for example, such as Figure 4 As shown, limit blocks 33 are installed on both outer walls of the connecting rod 32. The size of the limit blocks 33 is smaller than the inner wall size of the limit groove 31. A spring 34 is provided on the outer side of the connecting rod 32, and the baffle 35 is elastically connected to the support frame 24 through the spring 34.
[0040] When in use, the limiting block 33 can move out of the movable groove 3 through the limiting groove 31. When the limiting block 33 is located outside the support frame 24, the use state of the connecting rod 32 can be restricted by the elastic force of the spring 34 and the limiting block 33, so as to keep the relative position of the connecting rod 32 stable. The elastic force of the spring 34 pushes the baffle 35, which can keep the relative stability of the baffle 35 inside the sewage discharge trough 23, and prevent the rotation of the drum screen 2 or the weight of the vegetables from affecting the position stability of the baffle 35.
[0041] To maintain a relatively sealed interior for the drum screen 2, for example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the size of the baffle 35 is smaller than the inner wall size of the sewage trough 23, and the baffle 35 is located inside the limiting groove 31.
[0042] When in use, the baffle 35 can cover the sewage trough 23, maintain the relative sealing of the inside of the drum screen 2, and ensure that the discharge position of the vegetables is controlled.
[0043] When this utility model is in use, the staff manually picks up the vegetable material and places it inside the drum screen 2. The drive structure 16 drives the drum screen 2 to rotate in a circular motion through the chain. The drum screen 2 drives the material inside to move through the support pipe 21 and the spiral blades 22 until the material is discharged through the other end.
[0044] Hot water is squeezed and transported into the water supply pipe 12 by an external liquid pump, and the hot water flows into the outer shell 1 through the water supply pipe 12, raising the water level of the hot water inside the outer shell 1, so that the vegetables inside the drum screen 2 can be blanched by the hot water. The residue and floating matter floating on the surface of the hot water inside the outer shell 1 can be directly discharged through the drain pipe 11, and the residue at the bottom of the outer shell 1 can be discharged through the sewage pipe 13.
[0045] According to the above-mentioned rotation steps of the drum screen 2, the support plate of the drum screen 2 rotates to the right end. After the worker drains the hot water inside the outer shell 1 through the drain pipe 13, the worker manually opens the observation window 14, and the worker's arm passes through the outer shell 1 and pulls the connecting rod 32. The connecting rod 32 moves against the elastic force of the spring 34. The movement of the connecting rod 32 drives the baffle 35 to move out of the drain trough 23, thereby connecting the drum screen 2 with the inside of the outer shell 1, and the limiting block 33 is completely moved out of the movable groove 3.
[0046] The operator manually rotates the connecting rod 32 to make the interlocking block contact the outer wall of the support frame 24. The position of the baffle 35 can be restricted by the limiting block 33 and the support frame 24 to maintain continuous communication between the drum screen 2 and the interior of the outer shell 1. Then the observation window 14 is reset, and hot water enters the interior of the outer shell 1 again through the water supply pipe 12, filling the interior of the outer shell 1 with hot water. Through the rotation of the drum screen 2, the residue adhering to the inner wall of the drum screen 2 can be mixed into the hot water and can move with the flow of hot water. Then the hot water mixed with the residue can be discharged through the drain pipe 13.
[0047] It should be noted that this utility model is a blanching machine for food processing. All components in this utility model are known to those skilled in the art, and their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.
[0048] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A blanching machine for food processing, characterized in that, The device includes a shell (1), a drum screen (2), a movable groove (3), and a connecting rod (32). The drum screen (2) is rotatably installed inside the shell (1). A sprocket (17) is installed on one side of the outer wall of the drum screen (2). A sewage discharge groove (23) is opened inside the drum screen (2). A support frame (24) is installed on the lower outer wall of the drum screen (2). A movable groove (3) is opened inside the support frame (24). A limit groove (31) is opened on both sides of the inner wall of the movable groove (3). A connecting rod (32) is installed inside the movable groove (3). A baffle (35) is rotatably installed on the upper outer wall of the connecting rod (32).
2. The blanching machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drain pipe (11), a water supply pipe (12), and a sewage pipe (13) are sequentially inserted and installed on one side of the outer wall of the outer shell (1), and the drain pipe (11), the water supply pipe (12), and the sewage pipe (13) are all connected to the inside of the outer shell (1).
3. The blanching machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drive structure (16) is provided on one side of the outer wall of the outer shell (1). A chain is sleeved on one end of the outer wall of the drive structure (16), and the drive structure (16) is connected to the sprocket (17) through the chain.
4. The blanching machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the outer shell (1) is provided with observation windows (14) that are equally spaced and parallel, and the outer wall of the upper end of the outer shell (1) is provided with cover plates (15) that are equally spaced and parallel.
5. A blanching machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the drum screen (2) is equipped with a spiral blade (22), and a support tube (21) is installed inside the spiral blade (22). Support rollers (18) are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the outer shell (1), and the support rollers (18) are in contact with the outer wall of the drum screen (2).
6. A blanching machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting blocks (33) are installed on both outer walls of the connecting rod (32). The size of the limiting block (33) is smaller than the inner wall size of the limiting groove (31). A spring (34) is provided on the outer side of the connecting rod (32), and the baffle (35) is elastically connected to the support frame (24) through the spring (34).
7. A blanching machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The size of the baffle (35) is smaller than the inner wall size of the drain trough (23), and the baffle (35) is located inside the limiting groove (31).