Ham airing rack
By designing a ham drying rack with retractable crossbars, an internal ventilation system, protective cloth, and storage boxes, the problems of poor ventilation and inadequate storage in existing devices have been solved, achieving efficient and uniform ham drying and protection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422934471.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing ham drying devices suffer from reduced ventilation after a certain amount of ham is hung, lack protection at night, and have poor storage capacity.
Design a ham drying rack that includes a retractable crossbar, an internal ventilation system, a protective fabric, and a movable storage box, providing good ventilation, protection, and convenience.
It improves the efficiency and quality of ham drying, ensures uniform drying, reduces the risk of contamination, and enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ham production, specifically to a ham drying rack. Background Technology
[0002] Ham is a popular food, prized for its reddish-brown muscle and white fat after curing. Its production process involves three stages: low-temperature curing, medium-temperature dehydration, and high-temperature fermentation, specifically comprising five steps: shaping, salting, washing and drying, fermentation, and aroma assessment. First, the pig's leg is shaped and evenly coated with salt. Excess salt is then washed away and the ham is dried. After 10 months of fermentation, the aroma is assessed. Washing and drying are essential steps in ham preparation. The cured ham is soaked in clean water, meat side down, skin side up, completely submerged, stacked in layers. At a water temperature of around 10℃, it is soaked for about 10 hours, until the skin is softened and the meat is thoroughly soaked. After soaking, it is scrubbed to remove excess salt and impurities. The rinsed ham is then hung on a drying rack, ensuring even distribution, ample sunlight, and protection from rain or dew. The hams need to be sun-dried for about 5 days, until the skin is golden yellow and the meat is coated with oil. During the sun-drying process, when the hams are basically dry and hardened, they are shaped to make them look more attractive. The washing and drying process includes soaking and washing, and then air-drying. Air-drying is usually done using drying racks or drying devices. Existing drying devices are usually circular frames, and depending on the structure, they are equipped with motors to drive the rotation. However, analysis has shown that when using existing drying devices, the ventilation of the drying device decreases after a certain number of hams are hung, meaning that the inside of the hams does not dry well. Moreover, at night, the hams in the drying device are exposed and lack protection, making the device's storage capacity inadequate. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a ham drying rack that increases ventilation and is beneficial for drying.
[0004] This invention is implemented as follows: a ham drying rack is constructed, comprising a rack body forming four ham drying areas. Each ham drying area is provided with a set of horizontal bars for hanging hams. A set of cylinders is provided at both ends of the horizontal bars, and the cylinders are fixed to the lower end of the corresponding horizontal bar of the rack body. A transverse guide groove is opened on the inner side of the horizontal bar, and the two ends of the horizontal bars have guide protrusions placed in the guide grooves. The cylinders can drive the horizontal bars to be pushed out and retracted horizontally.
[0005] According to the present invention, a ham drying rack is provided; the crossbar has a series of evenly spaced hanging grooves.
[0006] According to the present invention, a ham drying rack is provided; the crossbar is hollow inside, and air inlets are provided at both ends of its upper surface, and several air outlets are opened on its upper surface. The air inlets are connected to a fan through pipes to blow air onto the hams hanging below.
[0007] According to the present invention, a ham drying rack is provided at the lower end of the drying rack body, which is equipped with a storage box that can be pulled out and pushed in, so as to catch and store foreign objects that occur during the drying of ham.
[0008] According to the present invention, a ham drying rack is provided at the bottom of the drying rack body, and the drying unit is an electric walking wheel or a remote-controlled walking wheel.
[0009] According to the present invention, a ham drying rack is provided around the rack body with a protective cloth connected by a zipper, forming a protective cover for the rack body.
[0010] This utility model has the following advantages: This utility model provides a ham drying rack, which includes a rack body forming a ham drying area. Each ham drying area is provided with a set of horizontal bars for hanging hams. A set of cylinders is provided at both ends of the horizontal bars. The cylinders are fixed to the lower end of the corresponding horizontal bar of the rack body. A transverse guide groove is opened on the inner side of the horizontal bar. The two ends of the horizontal bars have guide protrusions placed in the guide groove. The cylinders can drive the horizontal bars to be pushed out and retracted horizontally. During drying, the cylinders are controlled to push the horizontal bars out, which increases the internal space and ventilation, which is beneficial for drying.
[0011] Secondly, the crossbar described in this application has a series of evenly spaced hanging slots. Each ham is suspended in a hanging slot by a hook. The hanging slots are evenly spaced, so the suspended hams are also evenly arranged and will not crowd each other or cause any interference.
[0012] Third, the crossbar described in this application is hollow inside, with air inlets at both ends of its upper surface and several air outlets on its upper surface. The air inlets are connected to a fan via pipes to blow air onto the ham suspended below. This method can be used when there is no wind, the wind is weak, or at night, as it can guide air to the ham through an external fan and air ducts to further dry it.
[0013] Fourth, the lower end of the drying rack described in this application is provided with a storage box that can be pulled out and pushed in. When the storage box is pulled out, it is convenient to catch and store foreign objects that appear when the ham is drying, such as oil stains dripping from the meat surface.
[0014] Fifth, the bottom of the drying rack body described in this application is provided with a walking unit to facilitate the movement and travel of the drying rack. In implementation, the walking unit can be an electric walking wheel, a remote-controlled walking wheel, or ordinary walking wheels. The drying rack body is surrounded by a protective cloth connected by zippers. Figure 4 As shown, a protective cover is formed around the drying rack by the protective cloth around the rack. For example, the protective cloth can be installed at night to form a protective cover (the protective cloths are connected by zippers). This is implemented after the crossbar is retracted by the control cylinder, which provides a certain degree of protection for the ham and also enhances its storage capacity. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the device in its stored state according to this application;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ham extended state during use of the device described in this application;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this device;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the protective cloth installed in this device;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the crossbar in this device;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the end of the crossbar in this device.
[0021] The components include: 1. Drying rack body; 2. Ham drying area; 3. Horizontal bar; 3-1. Air inlet; 3-2. Air outlet; 4. Cylinder; 5. Horizontal frame body; 6. Guide groove; 7. Guide protrusion; 8. Ham; 9. Hanging groove; 10. Storage box; 11. Walking unit; 12. Protective cloth. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1-6 This utility model will be described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0023] This utility model provides a ham drying rack, such as Figures 1-6As shown, it can be implemented as follows: The drying rack includes a drying rack body 1, which forms four ham drying areas 2. Each ham drying area 2 is provided with a set of horizontal bars 3 for hanging hams 8. A set of cylinders 4 is provided at both ends of the horizontal bars 3. The cylinders 4 are fixed to the lower end of the corresponding horizontal frame body 5 of the drying rack body 1. The inner side of the horizontal frame body 5 has a transverse guide groove 6. The two ends of the horizontal bars 3 have guide protrusions 7 placed in the guide groove 6. The cylinders 4 can drive the horizontal bars 3 to be horizontally pushed out and retracted. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the device in its stored state according to this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ham extended state during the use of the device in this application. When drying, the control cylinder 4 pushes out the crossbar 3, which increases the internal space and ventilation, which is beneficial for drying.
[0024] When the ham drying rack described in this application is implemented, a series of evenly spaced hanging slots 9 are opened on the crossbar 3. Each ham is suspended in the hanging slot 9 by a hook. The hanging slots 9 are evenly spaced, so the suspended hams are also evenly arranged and will not crowd each other or cause any interference.
[0025] In the implementation of the ham drying rack described in this application, the crossbar 3 is hollow inside, with air inlets 3-1 at both ends of its upper surface and several air outlets 3-2 on its upper surface. The air inlets 3-1 are connected to a fan via pipes to blow air onto the hams hanging below. This method can be used when there is no wind, the wind is weak, or at night, as an external fan and air duct can be used to direct air towards the hams, further promoting drying.
[0026] When the ham drying rack described in this application is implemented, a storage box 10 that can be pulled out and pushed in is provided at the lower end of the drying rack body 1. When the storage box 10 is pulled out, it is convenient to catch and store foreign objects that appear when the ham is drying, such as oil stains dripping from the meat surface.
[0027] In the implementation of the ham drying rack described in this application, a walking unit 11 is provided at the bottom of the drying rack body 1 to facilitate the movement and walking of the drying rack. In the implementation, the walking unit 11 can be an electric walking wheel, a remote-controlled walking wheel, or an ordinary walking wheel.
[0028] In the implementation of the ham drying rack described in this application, the drying rack body 1 is provided with protective fabric 12 connected by zippers around its perimeter. Figure 4 As shown, the protective cloth around the drying rack 1 forms a protective cover. For example, the protective cloth can be installed at night to form a protective cover (the protective cloths are connected by zippers). This is implemented after the control cylinder 4 retracts the crossbar 3, which provides a certain degree of protection for the ham and also enhances the corresponding storage capacity.
[0029] The following are the beneficial effects of implementing this ham drying rack:
[0030] I. Convenient operation and efficient drying:
[0031] 1. Movable design of the crossbar: Cylinders at both ends of the crossbar can drive it to extend and retract horizontally. During ham drying, the crossbar can be easily extended to hang the ham in the drying area; when it is necessary to arrange, inspect, or remove the ham, the crossbar can be retracted. This extremely convenient operation reduces the labor intensity and time cost of manually handling the ham, improving the efficiency of the drying process. Simultaneously, the cooperation between the guide groove and the guide protrusion ensures the stability and accuracy of the crossbar during movement, preventing swaying or deviation and guaranteeing the safety and stability of the ham hanging.
[0032] 2. Setting of hanging slots: The evenly distributed hanging slots on the crossbar can keep the hams at a certain distance when hanging, avoid mutual squeezing and collision, ensure that each ham can fully contact the air, achieve uniform drying, which is conducive to improving the quality and consistency of ham drying and reducing quality differences caused by uneven drying.
[0033] II. Excellent Ventilation and Rapid Drying: The hollow interior of the crossbar, equipped with air inlets and outlets, combined with piping connected to a fan, allows for airflow over the suspended hams. This ventilation system accelerates airflow, promptly removing moisture from the ham's surface, promoting the drying process, and shortening drying time. This ventilation and drying function is particularly effective in high-humidity environments. Simultaneously, the evenly distributed air outlets ensure that the airflow is evenly distributed across all parts of the ham, further enhancing the uniformity of drying and contributing to improved flavor and quality.
[0034] III. Hygiene and Foreign Item Storage:
[0035] 1. The function of the protective cloth: The protective cloth around the drying rack is connected by zippers to form a protective cover, which can effectively block external dust, impurities, insects, and other contaminants from contaminating the ham. This provides a relatively clean environment for drying the ham, reduces the risk of contamination during the drying process, and helps ensure the ham's hygienic quality. In areas with strong winds and sandstorms or harsh environments, the protective cloth plays a particularly important role.
[0036] 2. Function of the storage box: The storage box at the bottom of the drying rack can be pulled out and pushed in to catch the grease, debris and other foreign objects that fall during the drying of ham, preventing these foreign objects from polluting the drying area, facilitating centralized cleaning, maintaining the cleanliness of the drying environment, and also facilitating the collection and subsequent treatment of these foreign objects, which is conducive to resource recycling or environmental protection.
[0037] IV. Flexible mobility and multi-functional applications:
[0038] 1. Convenience of the Moving Unit: The electric or remote-controlled wheels at the bottom of the drying rack enable it to be moved flexibly. During the ham drying process, the rack can be easily moved according to the direction of sunlight, the availability of space, and other needs, eliminating the need for manual transport of the entire rack and saving manpower and time. For example, during periods of abundant sunshine, the rack can be moved to an area with direct sunlight; when the weather changes and the ham needs to be moved indoors, the rack can also be moved quickly and conveniently, improving its flexibility and adaptability.
[0039] 2. Multifunctional Application Scenarios: This ham drying rack is not only suitable for traditional outdoor drying sites, but also, due to its functional components such as protective cloth, storage box, and walking unit, it can be used in some special environments or places with special needs. For example, it can be used for the initial drying of ham in factory production workshops, or in small processing plants, family workshops, and other places with limited space that require flexible arrangement of drying equipment. This expands the application range of the drying rack and meets the needs of different user groups and usage scenarios.
[0040] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A ham drying rack, characterized in that; The device includes a drying rack body (1), which forms four ham drying areas (2). Each ham drying area (2) is provided with a set of crossbars (3) for hanging hams (8). A set of cylinders (4) is provided at both ends of the crossbars (3). The cylinders (4) are fixed at the lower end of the corresponding crossbar body (5) of the drying rack body (1). The inner side of the crossbar body (5) has a horizontal guide groove (6). The two ends of the crossbars (3) have guide protrusions (7) placed in the guide grooves (6). The cylinders (4) can drive the crossbars (3) to achieve horizontal pushing and retraction.
2. The ham drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that; An array of evenly spaced hanging slots (9) are provided on the crossbar (3).
3. A ham drying rack according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that; The crossbar (3) is hollow inside, with air inlets (3-1) at both ends of its upper surface and several air outlets (3-2) on its upper surface. The air inlets (3-1) are connected to the fan through pipes to blow air onto the ham hanging below.
4. The ham drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that; The lower end of the drying rack (1) is provided with a storage box (10) that can be pulled out and pushed in, so as to catch and store foreign objects that appear when the ham is drying.
5. A ham drying rack according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that; The bottom of the drying rack body (1) is provided with a walking unit (11), which is an electric walking wheel or a remote-controlled walking wheel.
6. A ham drying rack according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that; The drying rack body (1) is surrounded by a protective cloth (12) connected by a zipper, which forms a protective cover for the drying rack body (1).