Ham air-drying chamber

Abstract

The utility model discloses a ham air-drying chamber which is provided with an outer box body, the interior of the outer box body is divided into a plurality of ham air-drying cavities, air supply units for ham air-drying are arranged at the bottoms of the ham air-drying cavities, a set of rotary ham air-drying suspension device is arranged in each ham air-drying cavity, and air-drying chamber box doors capable of being opened are arranged on the two sides of the outer box body. The rotary ham air-drying suspension device comprises a hollow rotary drum, the upper end of the rotary drum is in butt joint with a motor, the motor drives the rotary drum to rotate at a constant speed or a slow speed in a ham air-drying cavity, a plurality of air outlet holes are formed in the periphery of the rotary drum, a bearing is arranged at the lower end of the rotary drum, and the rotary drum can rotate conveniently; the bottom of the rotary drum communicates with the air supply unit; according to the ham air-drying device, the air supply unit supplies air to the surrounding corresponding ham through the air outlet holes in the rotary drum, the air from the air outlet holes can directly correspond to the surrounding ham, air loss can be prevented, and the rotary drum is driven to rotate along with the motor, so that the ham is quickly air-dried.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ham drying, specifically a rotating ham rapid drying chamber. Background Technology

[0002] After curing, the ham needs to be removed, rinsed with clean water to remove surface salt, and then hung in a well-ventilated, dry place to air-dry. The purpose of air-drying is to further reduce the moisture content of the ham and simultaneously form a hard crust on its surface, which helps protect the internal meat and prevent microbial contamination. Air-drying usually takes several weeks or even months, until the ham's weight has decreased to a certain extent and the surface becomes dry and hard. The following are existing methods for air-drying ham: First, a suitable environment must be chosen. Generally, a well-ventilated, dry place with a suitable temperature is needed. The ham is hung up using ropes or hooks on a simple frame. Current methods for removing surface moisture from ham primarily involve hanging and air-drying, which is slow, affecting subsequent processes, resulting in a long production cycle, low efficiency, and a negative impact on the quality of the meat product. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, to address the aforementioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a ham drying chamber, which is a rotary ham rapid drying device. It has an outer casing, the inner part of which is divided into multiple ham drying chambers. An air supply unit for ham drying is installed at the bottom of each ham drying chamber. Each ham drying chamber is equipped with a rotary ham drying suspension device. Openable drying chamber doors are located on both sides of the outer casing. The rotary ham drying suspension device comprises a hollow rotating cylinder. The upper end of the rotating cylinder is connected to a motor, which drives the rotating cylinder to rotate at a uniform or slow speed within the ham drying chamber. Several air outlets are opened around the rotating cylinder. A bearing is installed at the lower end of the rotating cylinder to facilitate its rotation. The bottom of the rotating cylinder is connected to the air supply unit. The air supply unit delivers air through the air outlets in the rotating cylinder to the surrounding hams, and the airflow directly reaches the surrounding hams, preventing air loss. The rotating cylinder is driven by the motor, thus rapidly drying the hams.

[0004] This utility model is implemented as follows: a ham drying chamber is constructed, characterized in that: it has an outer casing (1), the interior of which is divided into multiple ham drying chambers (2), an air supply unit for ham drying is provided at the bottom of the ham drying chambers (2), a set of rotating ham drying hanging devices (3) is provided in each ham drying chamber (2), and drying chamber doors (4) that can be opened are provided on both sides of the outer casing (1). The rotating ham drying hanging device (3) consists of a hollow rotating cylinder (3- 1) The upper end of the rotating drum (3-1) is connected to the motor (5). The motor (5) drives the rotating drum (3-1) to rotate at a constant or slow speed in the ham drying chamber (2). Several air outlets (3-2) are opened around the rotating drum (3-1). A bearing (3-3) is provided at the lower end of the rotating drum (3-1) to facilitate the rotation of the rotating drum (3-1). The bottom of the rotating drum (3-1) is connected to the air supply unit. The air supply unit sends air to the corresponding hams (6) around it through the air outlets (3-2) in the rotating drum (3-1).

[0005] Furthermore, a circular fixing seat (7) is fixed to the upper end and middle of the rotating drum (3-1), and a plurality of hook assemblies (8) for hanging hams (6) are connected to the lower end face of the circular fixing seat (7).

[0006] Furthermore, the hook assembly (8) is connected to the lower end face of the circular fixing seat (7) by a ball joint connection structure (9).

[0007] Furthermore, the air supply unit consists of an external air box (10) and an air duct (11) connected to the bottom of the rotating drum (3-1) of each rotating ham drying hanging device (3). An air filter layer (12) is provided at the inlet end of the air duct (11). The air filter layer adopts an activated carbon adsorption device to effectively remove floating objects and some harmful substances in the air, and can effectively prevent the ham from being contaminated during the drying process.

[0008] Furthermore, the outlet end of the air duct (11) is connected to the bottom of each rotating drum (3-1) through an enlarged end (13), and an electric heating mechanism (14) is provided in the enlarged end (13). The electric heating mechanism can heat the air in cold or humid weather, further improving the efficiency of ham drying.

[0009] Furthermore, the top of the outer casing (1) is provided with multiple sets of exhaust fans (15).

[0010] Furthermore, each ham drying chamber (2) is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp (16), which can disinfect and sterilize the inside of the drying box (1) during the ham drying process, prevent bacteria from growing inside the drying box, and thus ensure the quality, health and safety of the ham.

[0011] This utility model has the following advantages: It provides a ham drying chamber, which is a rotary ham rapid drying device, and has the following advantages: First, it has an outer casing, the inner part of which is divided into multiple ham drying chambers. An air supply unit for ham drying is installed at the bottom of each ham drying chamber. Each ham drying chamber is equipped with a rotary ham drying suspension device. Openable drying chamber doors are provided on both sides of the outer casing. The rotary ham drying suspension device consists of a hollow rotating cylinder. The upper end of the rotating cylinder is connected to a motor, which drives the rotating cylinder to rotate at a uniform or slow speed within the ham drying chamber. Several air outlets are opened around the rotating cylinder. A bearing is installed at the lower end of the rotating cylinder to facilitate its rotation. The bottom of the rotating cylinder is connected to the air supply unit. The air supply unit delivers air to the surrounding hams through the air outlets in the rotating cylinder, and the air delivered through the air outlets directly corresponds to the surrounding hams, preventing air loss. The rotating cylinder is driven by the motor to rotate, thereby rapidly drying the ham.

[0012] Secondly, in this application, a circular fixing base is fixed to the upper and middle parts of the rotating drum. Multiple hook assemblies for hanging hams are connected to the lower end of the circular fixing base, allowing the hams to be hung around the rotating drum. This ensures that the air vents around the drum can reach the hams, increasing airflow efficiency. A certain distance must be maintained between each ham to facilitate air circulation; generally, a spacing of about 15-20 centimeters is suitable. In this application, the hook assemblies are connected to the lower end of the circular fixing base using a ball-joint connection structure. This ball-joint connection structure facilitates rotation or turning of the hams.

[0013] Third, in this application, the air supply unit consists of an external air box (which contains an exhaust unit) and an air duct connected to the bottom of the rotating drum of each rotating ham drying hanging device. The air duct is introduced from the bottom of the box, which makes the structure and layout more reasonable. An air filter layer is provided at the inlet end of the air duct. The air filter layer uses an activated carbon adsorption device to effectively remove floating objects and some harmful substances in the air, which can effectively prevent the ham from being contaminated during the drying process.

[0014] Fourth, in this application, the outlet end of the air duct is connected to the bottom of each rotating drum through an expanded end, and an electric heating mechanism is provided in the expanded end. The electric heating mechanism can heat the air in cold or humid weather, further improving the efficiency of ham drying.

[0015] Fifth, in this application, multiple exhaust fans are installed on the top of the outer casing, which increase airflow when turned on. In this application, each ham drying chamber is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp, which disinfects and sterilizes the inside of the drying chamber during the ham drying process, preventing bacteria from growing inside and thus ensuring the quality, health, and safety of the ham. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an external schematic diagram of the drying chamber of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the drying room in this application;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating ham drying and hanging device in this application.

[0019] The components include: outer casing 1, ham drying chamber 2, rotating ham drying hanging device 3, rotating drum 3-1, air outlet 3-2, bearing 3-3, drying chamber door 4, motor 5, ham 6, circular fixed seat 7, hook assembly 8, ball head connection structure 9, air box 10, air duct 11, air filter layer 12, expanded end 13, electric heating mechanism 14, exhaust fan 15, and ultraviolet disinfection lamp 16. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1-3 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.

[0021] This utility model provides a ham drying chamber, which belongs to a rotary ham rapid drying device, such as... Figures 1-3 As shown, it can be implemented as follows: It has an outer casing 1, the interior of which is divided into multiple ham drying chambers 2. An air supply unit for ham drying is installed at the bottom of each ham drying chamber 2. A rotating ham drying and hanging device 3 is installed in each ham drying chamber 2. Openable drying chamber doors 4 are provided on both sides of the outer casing 1. The rotating ham drying and hanging device 3 consists of a hollow rotating cylinder 3-1. The upper end of the rotating cylinder 3-1 is connected to a motor 5, which drives the rotating cylinder 3-1 to rotate... The ham drying chamber 2 rotates at a uniform or slow speed. Several air outlets 3-2 are opened around the rotating drum 3-1. A bearing 3-3 is provided at the lower end of the rotating drum 3-1 to facilitate the rotation of the rotating drum 3-1. The bottom of the rotating drum 3-1 is connected to the air supply unit. The air supply unit blows air through the air outlets 3-2 in the rotating drum 3-1 to the surrounding hams 6. The air blown out through the air outlets 3-2 can directly correspond to the surrounding hams, which can prevent the air volume from being lost. Along with the motor 5 driving the rotating drum 3-1 to rotate, the ham is dried quickly.

[0022] In this application, a circular fixing seat 7 is fixed at the upper end and middle of the rotating drum 3-1. A plurality of hook assemblies 8 for hanging hams 6 are connected to the lower end face of the circular fixing seat 7, so that the hams are hung around the rotating drum 3-1. Therefore, the air outlets 3-2 around the rotating drum 3-1 can blow on the hams, increasing the efficiency of air outlet. A certain distance should be maintained between each ham to facilitate air circulation. Generally speaking, an interval of about 15-20 cm is more appropriate.

[0023] In this application, the hook assembly 8 and the lower end face of the circular fixing seat 7 are connected by a ball joint connection structure 9. The advantage of using this ball joint connection structure is that it facilitates rotation or turning of the ham.

[0024] In this application, the air supply unit consists of an external air box 10 (which contains an exhaust unit) and an air duct 11 that communicates with the bottom of the rotating drum 3-1 of each rotating ham drying hanging device 3. The air duct 11 is introduced from the bottom of the box, which makes the structure and layout more reasonable. An air filter layer 12 is provided at the inlet end of the air duct 11. The air filter layer adopts an activated carbon adsorption device to effectively remove floating objects and some harmful substances in the air, which can effectively prevent the ham from being contaminated during the drying process.

[0025] In this application, the outlet end of the air duct 11 is connected to the bottom of each rotating drum 3-1 through the expansion end 13, and an electric heating mechanism 14 is provided in the expansion end 13. The electric heating mechanism can heat the air in cold or humid weather, further improving the efficiency of ham drying.

[0026] In this application, the top of the outer casing 1 is provided with multiple sets of exhaust fans 15, which can increase airflow when the exhaust fans 15 are turned on.

[0027] In this application, each ham drying chamber 2 is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 16, which can disinfect and sterilize the inside of the drying chamber 1 during the ham drying process, prevent bacteria from growing inside the drying chamber, and thus ensure the quality, health and safety of the ham.

[0028] The following are the beneficial effects of implementing this ham drying room:

[0029] I. Highly efficient and uniform drying effect:

[0030] Rotary Suspension and Air Supply System: The rotating drum of the rotary ham drying and hanging device is driven by a motor to rotate at a constant or slow speed, and air outlets are opened around the drum and connected to the air supply unit. This design allows the ham to rotate continuously while suspended, and the air supplied by the air supply unit is evenly blown to all parts of the ham through the air outlets, ensuring uniform air circulation on the ham surface and accelerating moisture evaporation and the drying process. Compared with the traditional static hanging drying method, this greatly improves drying efficiency, shortens the drying cycle of the ham, and makes the drying effect more consistent, which is conducive to improving the quality stability of the ham.

[0031] Electric heating mechanism: An electric heating mechanism installed inside the expanded end of the air duct outlet heats the air when the weather is cold or humid. The heated air increases the temperature and humidity difference around the ham, further accelerating the evaporation of moisture. This effectively overcomes the impact of adverse environmental factors on the drying process, ensuring efficient drying of the ham under different climatic conditions, and guaranteeing continuous production and stable product quality.

[0032] II. Good hygiene and quality control:

[0033] Air filtration and UV disinfection: The activated carbon adsorption device at the inlet end of the air supply unit's duct acts as an air filter layer, effectively removing airborne particles and some harmful substances, preventing these impurities from adhering to the ham surface during the drying process and contaminating the ham. Simultaneously, UV disinfection lamps installed in each ham drying chamber disinfect and sterilize the interior of the drying box during the ham drying process, preventing bacterial growth and reproduction. The combined effect of these two methods ensures a hygienic and clean drying environment from the source, significantly reducing the risk of ham contamination during the drying process, effectively guaranteeing the quality, health, and safety of the ham, extending its shelf life, and enhancing the product's market competitiveness.

[0034] Independent drying chamber design: The outer casing is divided into multiple ham drying chambers. This independent chamber design avoids cross-contamination between different batches or different qualities of ham. Each drying chamber is equipped with an independent rotating suspension device, air supply system and disinfection facilities, which facilitates targeted drying treatment and quality control for different hams, improves the flexibility and precision of production management, and helps to produce higher quality and more standard-compliant ham products.

[0035] III. Convenient and flexible operation and maintenance:

[0036] Hook assembly and door design: The hook assembly connected to the circular fixed seat on the rotating drum adopts a ball-head connection structure. This connection method allows the hook to be freely adjusted within a certain range, facilitating the hanging of hams of different shapes and sizes, and improving the versatility and ease of operation of the device. The openable drying chamber doors on both sides of the outer casing facilitate the entry and exit of hams and their hanging, as well as the daily inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of various components within the drying chamber. This reduces operational difficulty and labor intensity, and improves production efficiency and equipment lifespan.

[0037] The regulating function of exhaust fans: Multiple sets of exhaust fans installed on the top of the outer casing help regulate air circulation and humidity balance within the drying chamber. During the drying process, the exhaust fans can be turned on or off as needed to control the air pressure and humidity within the drying chamber, allowing for smoother evaporation and removal of moisture, further optimizing the drying effect. This also helps maintain a stable environment within the drying chamber, reducing adverse effects on the equipment and ham quality caused by humidity buildup.

[0038] 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 chamber, characterized in that; It has an outer casing (1), the interior of which is divided into multiple ham drying chambers (2). An air supply unit for ham drying is installed at the bottom of each ham drying chamber (2). A rotating ham drying and hanging device (3) is installed in each ham drying chamber (2). Openable drying chamber doors (4) are installed on both sides of the outer casing (1). The rotating ham drying and hanging device (3) consists of a hollow rotating cylinder (3-1), the upper end of which is connected to… The motor (5) is connected, and the motor (5) drives the rotating drum (3-1) to rotate at a constant or slow speed in the ham drying chamber (2). Several air outlets (3-2) are opened around the rotating drum (3-1). A bearing (3-3) is provided at the lower end of the rotating drum (3-1) to facilitate the rotation of the rotating drum (3-1). The bottom of the rotating drum (3-1) is connected to the air supply unit. The air supply unit sends air to the corresponding hams (6) around it through the air outlets (3-2) in the rotating drum (3-1).

2. The ham drying chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that; A circular fixing seat (7) is fixed at the upper end and middle of the rotating drum (3-1), and a number of hook assemblies (8) for hanging hams (6) are connected to the lower end face of the circular fixing seat (7).

3. The ham drying chamber according to claim 2, characterized in that; The hook assembly (8) is connected to the lower end face of the circular fixing base (7) by a ball head connection structure (9).

4. The ham drying chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that; The air supply unit consists of an external air box (10) and an air duct (11) connected to the bottom of the rotating drum (3-1) of each rotating ham drying hanging device (3). An air filter layer (12) is provided at the inlet end of the air duct (11). The air filter layer adopts an activated carbon adsorption device to effectively remove floating objects and some harmful substances in the air, which can effectively prevent the ham from being contaminated during the drying process.

5. The ham drying chamber according to claim 4, characterized in that; The outlet end of the air duct (11) is connected to the bottom of each rotating drum (3-1) through the expansion end (13), and an electric heating mechanism (14) is provided in the expansion end (13). The electric heating mechanism can heat the air in cold or humid weather, further improving the efficiency of ham drying.

6. The ham drying chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that; Multiple exhaust fans (15) are installed on the top of the outer casing (1).

7. The ham drying chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that; Each ham drying chamber (2) is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp (16), which can disinfect and sterilize the inside of the outer box (1) when the ham is being dried, preventing bacteria from growing inside the drying chamber and thus ensuring the quality, health and safety of the ham.

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