Beef jerky feeder

Abstract

The utility model relates to a beef jerky feeder which comprises a supporting frame, a stock bin is assembled on the supporting frame in a rotating mode, a feeding port is formed in the top of the stock bin, a discharging port is formed in the bottom of the stock bin, a switch valve is arranged at the discharging port, a feeding box is connected to the bottom of the stock bin in a floating mode, and a plurality of feeding holes are formed in the bottom side of the feeding box. A limiting structure is connected between the feeding box and the stock bin, a rotating shaft is arranged at the top of the stock bin, a driving mechanism for driving the stock bin to rotate is arranged on the supporting frame, a vibrating plate is arranged on the feeding box, and a vibrating mechanism used for being attached to the vibrating plate to drive the vibrating plate to shake is arranged on the supporting frame. And the taste uniformity and consistency are ensured, the structure is simple, and the control is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beef jerky production technology, and in particular to a beef jerky feeder. Background Technology

[0002] The current method of making beef jerky generally involves stir-frying freshly cut beef strips with seasonings, typically a mixture of powdered spices and seasonings such as five-spice powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, black pepper powder, chili powder, salt, sugar, and MSG. Fresh beef strips are usually poured into a wok and stir-fried on a stove. During the stir-frying process, the seasonings are sprinkled onto the surface of the beef strips manually. To achieve a multi-layered flavor, each beef strip needs to be evenly coated with seasonings, requiring multiple applications of seasoning.

[0003] The existing method of manually sprinkling ingredients has the following problems: (1) low sprinkling efficiency and uneven sprinkling, resulting in a large difference in the taste of beef strips produced in the same batch; (2) inaccurate control of sprinkling precision, resulting in differences in the taste of beef strips produced in different batches. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a beef jerky feeder to solve the problems of poor uniformity of feeding, waste of manpower, and low efficiency caused by manual feeding in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the beef jerky feeder involved in this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A beef jerky feeder includes a support frame on which a hopper is rotatably mounted. The hopper has a feeding port at the top and a discharging port at the bottom, with a switch valve at the discharging port. A feeding box is floatingly connected to the bottom of the hopper, and the bottom side of the feeding box has several feeding holes. A limit structure connects the feeding box and the hopper. A rotating shaft is mounted on the top of the hopper. The support frame is equipped with a drive mechanism for rotating the hopper. A vibrating plate is mounted on the feeding box. The support frame is equipped with a vibration mechanism for engaging with the vibrating plate to cause it to oscillate.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a flexible hose is connected between the discharge port of the hopper and the feeding box.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the two ends of the hose are detachably connected to the hopper and the feeding box, respectively.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, flanges are provided at both ends of the hose.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the limiting structure includes an upper support ring disposed on the side wall of the hopper, a lower support ring disposed on the side wall of the feeding box, and a connecting rod movably connected between the upper support ring and the lower support ring. The connecting rod can float horizontally between the upper support ring and the lower support ring to drive the feeding box to sway horizontally.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the connecting rod are connected to limit nuts, and both the upper and lower support rings are provided with limit holes, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the connecting rod.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the vibrating plate is an annular plate fixed on the outer side wall of the feeding box, and the vibration mechanism includes a drive motor mounted on a support frame, and an eccentric wheel connected to the drive motor. The outer contour surface of the eccentric wheel is arranged in close contact with the vibrating plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor mounted on a support frame, and a pulley and belt connected between the drive motor and the rotating shaft.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the support frame includes a base, a column disposed on the base, a support plate rotatably mounted on the column, and the hopper rotatably mounted on the support plate.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment,

[0016] As described above, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the beef jerky feeder involved in this utility model, in actual use, after adding the corresponding mixed auxiliary materials into the hopper, the auxiliary materials in the hopper are selectively controlled by opening and closing the switch valve according to the actual addition needs, so that the auxiliary materials fall into the feeding box. Then, the drive mechanism drives the hopper to rotate slowly, and the vibration mechanism drives the feeding box to shake horizontally, so that the auxiliary materials can be evenly sprinkled onto the surface of the fresh beef slices being roasted through the feeding holes of the feeding box. Because the feeding box is vibrated and shaken during rotation, it can effectively prevent the auxiliary materials from accumulating in the feeding box and causing it to be unable to discharge. At the same time, through several feeding holes, it can adapt to the even sprinkling and mixing of fresh beef jerky in various positions of the wok, ensuring the uniformity and consistency of its flavor. At the same time, it does not require manual determination of the amount and time of sprinkling, but can be uniformly controlled by the opening and closing time of the switch valve. The structure is simple and the control is convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below:

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the beef jerky feeder of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The front view;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the intermediate material hopper and the feeding box;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the vibration mechanism and the feeding box.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Support frame; 11-Base; 12-Column; 13-Support plate; 14-Connecting plate; 2-Hopper; 21-Feeding port; 22-Discharge port; 23-Switch valve; 24-Upper support ring; 3-Feeding box; 31-Feeding hole; 32-Lower support ring; 33-Limiting hole; 34-Connecting rod; 35-Limiting nut; 4-Hose; 41-Flange ring; 5-Drive motor; 6-Pulley; 7-Belt; 8-Drive motor; 9-Eccentric wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model; that is, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown herein can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0024] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "first," "second," and similar words do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. The terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can refer to mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two elements, and can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0026] Specific embodiments of the beef jerky feeder involved in this utility model are as follows: Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the beef jerky feeder includes a support frame 1. In this embodiment, the support frame 1 serves as the basic carrier for all other components. It includes a base 11, on which vertically extending columns 12 are mounted. A support plate 13 is rotatably mounted on the top of the columns 12. The support plate 13 is a flat plate structure, and a mounting bracket is provided on the support plate 13 for rotatably mounting to the hopper 2. Of course, in other embodiments, the structure of the support frame 1 is not specifically limited, as long as it meets the support function and can suspend the hopper 2 above the wok for convenient subsequent feeding.

[0027] A hopper 2 is rotatably mounted on a support frame 1. The hopper 2 has a feeding port 21 at the top and a discharge port 22 at the bottom, with a switch valve 23 installed at the discharge port 22. The hopper 2 is a cylindrical structure with a tapered constriction section at the bottom. The feeding port 21 is eccentrically arranged at the top of the hopper 2 to facilitate the addition of materials by workers. The switch valve 23 connects the discharge port 22 at the bottom of the hopper 2 to the tapered constriction section. The switch valve 23 can be a plate valve, or it can be designed as other types of shut-off valves, flow control valves, etc., depending on actual needs, without specific limitations. A bearing seat is provided on the upper part of the outer wall of the hopper 2. A circumferentially arranged support platform is provided at the tail end of the corresponding support plate 13. The support platform and the bearing seat are fitted together, and a bearing is installed between them. This allows for the rotatable assembly between the hopper 2 and the support plate 13, meeting the requirement for the hopper 2 to rotate around its own axis.

[0028] Meanwhile, a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the top center of the hopper 2. To drive the hopper 2, a drive mechanism for driving the hopper 2 is provided on the support frame 1. Specifically, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor 5 connected to the support plate 13, and belt pulleys 6 and belts 7 on the output shaft end of the drive motor 5 and on the shaft end of the rotating shaft, respectively. The two belt pulleys 7 are connected by a belt 7. Of course, in other embodiments, gear meshing transmission, chain transmission, or other methods can also be used to achieve the transmission connection.

[0029] In order to sprinkle the auxiliary materials onto the surface of the beef jerky, a feeding box 3 is floatingly connected to the bottom of the hopper 2, and the bottom side of the feeding box 3 has several feeding holes 31.

[0030] Specifically, a flexible hose 4 is connected between the discharge port 22 of the hopper 2 and the feeding box 3. The two ends of the flexible hose 4 are detachably connected to the hopper 2 and the feeding box 3 respectively. Flange rings 41 are provided at both ends of the flexible hose 4. Flange rings 41 are also provided at the corresponding discharge port 22 and the upper end of the feeding box 3. The three are sequentially fixedly connected by a flange connection structure.

[0031] The flexible hose 4 enables the feeding box 3 to float horizontally and vertically relative to the hopper 2, facilitating the even spreading of auxiliary materials when the feeding box 3 is vibrated.

[0032] To prevent the feeding box 3 from moving vertically, a limiting structure is connected between the feeding box 3 and the hopper 2. This limiting structure includes an upper support ring 24 on the side wall of the hopper 2, a lower support ring 32 on the side wall of the feeding box 3, and a connecting rod 34 movably connected between the upper support ring 24 and the lower support ring 32. The connecting rod 34 can float horizontally between the upper and lower support rings 24 and 32 to cause the feeding box 3 to sway horizontally. To achieve horizontal floating, limiting nuts 35 are connected to the upper and lower ends of the connecting rod 34. Both the upper support ring 24 and the lower support ring 32 have limiting holes 33, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the connecting rod 34. Thus, when the feeding box 3 is subjected to a horizontal thrust, the limiting hole 33 on the lower support ring 32 moves horizontally relative to the limiting hole 33 on the upper support ring 24, while the connecting rod 34 prevents them from swaying vertically, thus avoiding stress on the hose 4.

[0033] In order to achieve horizontal vibration drive of the feeding box 3, the feeding box 3 is provided with a vibration plate, and the support frame 1 is provided with a vibration mechanism for fitting with the vibration plate to drive the vibration plate to shake.

[0034] Specifically, a connecting plate 14 is provided in the middle of the column 12. The connecting plate 14 is a horizontal plate. The vibrating plate is an annular plate fixed on the outer side wall of the feeding box 3. The vibration mechanism includes a drive motor 8 provided on the connecting plate 14, and an eccentric wheel 9 connected to the drive motor 8. The outer contour surface of the eccentric wheel 9 is arranged in close contact with the vibrating plate.

[0035] When the drive motor 8 rotates, it drives the eccentric wheel 9 to rotate around the eccentric axis. The change in the outer contour of the eccentric wheel 9 causes the eccentric wheel 9 to collide with the vibrating plate. At the same time, the hopper 2 rotates, driving the feeding box 3 to rotate. During the rotation, the feeding box 3 is pushed and shakes in the horizontal direction, which can achieve the uniform distribution of auxiliary materials.

[0036] When it is necessary to add auxiliary materials again, simply move the support plate 13 outward relative to the column 12 of the wok; when it is necessary to add auxiliary materials multiple times, control the opening and closing time of the intermediate control valve 23 to control the amount of auxiliary materials entering the feeding box 3 each time.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only for illustration and not for limiting the technical solutions of this utility model. Any equivalent substitutions and modifications or partial substitutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A beef jerky feeder, characterized in that, The device includes a support frame on which a hopper is rotatably mounted. The hopper has a feeding port at the top and a discharging port at the bottom, with a switch valve at the discharging port. A feeding box is floatingly connected to the bottom of the hopper, and the bottom side of the feeding box has several feeding holes. A limit structure connects the feeding box and the hopper. A rotating shaft is mounted on the top of the hopper. The support frame is equipped with a drive mechanism to drive the hopper to rotate. A vibrating plate is mounted on the feeding box. The support frame is equipped with a vibration mechanism for contacting the vibrating plate to cause it to shake.

2. The beef jerky feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flexible hose connects the discharge port of the hopper to the feeding box.

3. The beef jerky feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two ends of the hose are detachably connected to the hopper and the feeding box, respectively.

4. The beef jerky feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hose is provided with flanges at both ends.

5. The beef jerky feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting structure includes an upper support ring disposed on the side wall of the hopper, a lower support ring disposed on the side wall of the feeding box, and a connecting rod movably connected between the upper support ring and the lower support ring. The connecting rod can float horizontally between the upper support ring and the lower support ring to drive the feeding box to sway horizontally.

6. The beef jerky feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper and lower ends of the connecting rod are connected to limit nuts, and both the upper and lower support rings are provided with limit holes, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the connecting rod.

7. The beef jerky feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vibrating plate is an annular plate fixed on the outer side wall of the feeding box. The vibration mechanism includes a drive motor mounted on a support frame and an eccentric wheel connected to the drive motor. The outer contour surface of the eccentric wheel is arranged in close contact with the vibrating plate.

8. The beef jerky feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a drive motor mounted on a support frame, and a pulley and belt connecting the drive motor and the rotating shaft.

9. The beef jerky feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame includes a base, a column mounted on the base, a support plate rotatably mounted on the column, and the hopper rotatably mounted on the support plate.

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