Beef jerky airing rack

Abstract

The utility model discloses a beef jerky airing rack, which belongs to the technical field of food processing and comprises two support frames, sliding grooves are formed in the outer surfaces, close to each other, of the two support frames, moving plates are connected in the two sliding grooves in a sliding manner, a telescopic assembly for adjusting the distance between the two support frames is arranged between the two support frames, and the telescopic assembly is connected with the moving plates in a sliding manner. The outer surfaces, close to each other, of the two supporting frames are provided with adjusting assemblies used for adjusting the heights of the multiple hooks, through the design of the telescopic assemblies, the length of the airing rack can be flexibly adjusted according to actual requirements, and through sliding connection between first connecting blocks and second connecting blocks and cooperation of limiting holes and limiting columns, the airing rack is more convenient to use. According to the air-drying rack, the space of the air-drying rack can be locked at any required position, so that the problem of space waste possibly caused by a traditional air-drying rack with a fixed length or incapability of fully utilizing available space is solved, the air-drying rack can meet the air-drying requirements of different sizes and quantities of beef jerky, and the space utilization rate is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, and more specifically, to a beef jerky drying rack. Background Technology

[0002] Beef jerky, a popular meat product, is mainly produced through steps including marinating, sun-drying, and baking. Among these steps, sun-drying is a crucial one, directly affecting the quality, taste, and shelf life of the beef jerky.

[0003] Patent CN220229826U discloses a drying device for beef jerky production, including a base frame, a sleeve on the top of the base frame, a lifting rod slidably engaged at the top of the sleeve, a fixing block inside the sleeve, a threaded rod connected to one side wall of the fixing block via a bearing, a first bevel gear mounted at the bottom of the threaded rod, a rotating shaft connected to one side wall of the base frame via a bearing, a second bevel gear mounted on the side wall of the rotating shaft, the second bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear, a first motor mounted on one side wall of the base frame, the output end of the first motor connected to the rotating shaft, the lifting rod threadedly connected to the side wall of the threaded rod, a crossbar at the top of the lifting rod, and suspension rods mounted on both sides of the crossbar, allowing for height adjustment of the drying device, making it easier and more convenient for workers to place and collect beef jerky, while also preventing the dried beef jerky from falling.

[0004] Although the device has many benefits, the following problems still exist: Although the height of the drying device can be adjusted, making it easier for workers to place and collect beef strips, the length of traditional drying racks is generally fixed. The fixed length of the drying rack cannot be adjusted according to actual needs, which may lead to wasted space or failure to make full use of available space. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a beef jerky drying rack, which solves the aforementioned problems.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a beef jerky drying rack, comprising two support frames, each of the two support frames having a sliding groove on its adjacent outer surface, and a movable plate slidably connected inside each of the two sliding grooves. A telescopic assembly for adjusting the distance between the two support frames is provided between them. The telescopic assembly includes a hook, a first connecting block, a first limiting block, a second connecting block, a second limiting block, and a rectangular groove. A first connecting block is provided between the two movable plates, with a rectangular groove on its top. Second connecting blocks are slidably connected to both sides of the rectangular groove, and each of the two second connecting blocks is fixedly connected to a corresponding movable plate. Multiple equidistantly distributed first limiting blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the first connecting block with the rectangular groove as its center line. Multiple second limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the top of each of the two second connecting blocks. Hooks are hung between adjacent first connecting blocks or second limiting blocks. An adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of multiple hooks is provided on the adjacent outer surfaces of the two support frames.

[0009] Preferably, the telescopic assembly further includes a connecting frame, a first connecting column, a second connecting column, a limiting hole, a limiting post, and a first guide block. The connecting frame is fixedly connected to the top of the first connecting block. The connecting frame is arranged in a "T" shape. The first connecting columns are fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting frame. The outer surfaces of the two movable plates that are close to each other are fixedly connected to the second connecting columns. The outer surfaces of the two first connecting columns are fixedly connected to two symmetrically distributed first guide blocks. The two first guide blocks are slidably connected to the interior of the corresponding second connecting columns. The outer surfaces of the two first connecting columns and the second connecting columns are provided with a plurality of equidistantly distributed limiting holes. Limiting posts are inserted into the corresponding limiting holes of the first connecting column and the second connecting column.

[0010] Preferably, a second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer surface of one of the support frames, and a first connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the other support frame. A second guide block is fixedly connected to both outer surfaces of the second connecting plate. The two second guide blocks are slidably connected to the interior of the first connecting plate. The second connecting plate is located inside the first connecting plate and is slidably connected.

[0011] Preferably, a drain pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first connecting plate, the drain pipe is hollow, and a plug-in post is movably inserted into the top of the drain pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the height adjustment assembly includes a motor and a gear. A motor is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of one of the support frames, and a gear is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the other side of the support frame. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the gear, and a plurality of equidistantly distributed teeth are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the moving plate close to the gear. The gear meshes with the plurality of teeth.

[0013] Preferably, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the two adjacent support frames, and both fixing plates are located below the movable plate.

[0014] Preferably, each of the two support frames has two symmetrically distributed casters fixedly installed at its bottom.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a beef jerky drying rack, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This beef jerky drying rack, through the design of the telescopic component, allows the length of the drying rack to be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. The sliding connection between the first connecting block and the second connecting block, as well as the cooperation of the limiting hole and the limiting post, enable the spacing of the drying rack to be locked at any desired position. This avoids the space waste or inability to fully utilize available space that may be caused by traditional fixed-length drying racks, allowing the drying rack to adapt to the drying needs of beef jerky of different sizes and quantities, thus improving space utilization.

[0018] 2. This beef jerky drying rack features a height adjustment component that uses a motor-driven gear to precisely adjust the height of the moving plate and hooks, further enhancing the adaptability and flexibility of the drying rack. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Casters; 3. Motor; 4. Slide groove; 5. Moving plate; 6. Connecting frame; 7. First connecting column; 8. Second connecting column; 9. Limiting hole; 10. Limiting column; 11. First guide block; 12. Hook; 13. First connecting plate; 14. Second connecting plate; 15. First connecting block; 16. First limiting block; 17. Second connecting block; 18. Second limiting block; 19. Rectangular groove; 20. Fixing plate; 21. Gear; 22. Drain pipe; 23. Insertion column; 24. Second guide block. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0026] A beef jerky drying rack includes two support frames 1. Each support frame 1 has a groove 4 on its outer surface that is close to each other. A movable plate 5 is slidably connected inside each groove 4. A telescopic assembly for adjusting the distance between the two support frames 1 is provided between them. The telescopic assembly includes a hook 12, a first connecting block 15, a first limiting block 16, a second connecting block 17, a second limiting block 18, and a rectangular groove 19. A first connecting block 15 is provided between the two movable plates 5. A rectangular groove 19 is provided on the top of the first connecting block 15. Second connecting blocks 17 are slidably connected to both sides of the rectangular groove 19. Each second connecting block 17 is fixedly connected to a corresponding movable plate 5. The top of the first connecting block 15 is connected to the rectangular groove 19. Multiple equidistant first limiting blocks 16 are fixedly connected to both sides of the center line 9. Multiple second limiting blocks 18 are fixedly connected to the top of the two second connecting blocks 17. Hooks 12 are hung between two adjacent first connecting blocks 15 or second limiting blocks 18. Adjustment components for adjusting the height of multiple hooks 12 are provided on the outer surfaces of the two support frames 1 that are close to each other. The first connecting block 15 and the second connecting block 17 are slidably connected through a rectangular groove 19, so that the second connecting block 17 can move within the first connecting block 15. The first limiting blocks 16 and the second limiting blocks 18 are fixed on the first connecting block 15 and the second connecting block 17 respectively, for hanging hooks 12. The position and number of hooks 12 can be selected according to the drying needs.

[0027] Furthermore, the telescopic assembly also includes a connecting frame 6, a first connecting post 7, a second connecting post 8, a limiting hole 9, a limiting post 10, and a first guide block 11. The top of the first connecting block 15 is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 6, which is arranged in a "T" shape. The first connecting post 7 is fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting frame 6. The outer surfaces of the two moving plates 5 that are close to each other are fixedly connected to the second connecting post 8. The outer surfaces of the two first connecting posts 7 are fixedly connected to two symmetrically distributed first guide blocks 11. The two first guide blocks 11 are slidably connected to the interior of the corresponding second connecting post 8. The outer surfaces of the two first connecting posts 7 and the second connecting post 8 are provided with multiple equidistantly distributed limiting holes 9. The limiting posts 10 are inserted into the corresponding limiting holes 9 of the first connecting post 7 and the second connecting post 8. The first guide block 11 ensures the sliding stability between the first connecting post 7 and the second connecting post 8. The cooperation of the limiting hole 9 and the limiting post 10 can fix the relative position between the first connecting post 7 and the second connecting post 8, thereby locking the length of the telescopic assembly.

[0028] Furthermore, a second connecting plate 14 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of one of the support frames 1, and a first connecting plate 13 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the other support frame 1. A second guide block 24 is fixedly connected to both outer surfaces of the second connecting plate 14. The two second guide blocks 24 are slidably connected to the inside of the first connecting plate 13. The second connecting plate 14 is located inside the first connecting plate 13 and is slidably connected. The second connecting plate 14 slides inside the first connecting plate 13 through the cooperation of the second guide block 24 and the first connecting plate 13.

[0029] Furthermore, a drain pipe 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first connecting plate 13. The drain pipe 22 is hollow, and a plug post 23 is movably inserted into the top of the drain pipe 22. The bottom of the first connecting plate 13 is provided with a hollow drain pipe 22 for collecting water that may be generated during the drying process. The plug post 23 is movably inserted into the top of the drain pipe 22. When drainage is needed, the plug post 23 can be pulled out to allow the water to flow out.

[0030] Furthermore, the height adjustment component includes a motor 3 and a gear 21. The motor 3 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of one of the support frames 1, and the gear 21 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the other side of the support frame 1. The output end of the motor 3 is fixedly connected to the gear 21. Multiple equidistantly distributed teeth are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the moving plate 5 close to the gear 21. The gear 21 meshes with the multiple teeth. After the motor 3 is started, it drives the gear 21 to rotate. The gear 21 meshes with the teeth on the outer surface of the moving plate 5. When the gear 21 rotates, it drives the moving plate 5 to move up and down along the slide 4, thereby adjusting the height of the hook 12 to adapt to different lengths of beef jerky or different drying needs.

[0031] Furthermore, two fixing plates 20 are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the two support frames 1 that are close to each other. The two fixing plates 20 are located below the movable plate 5. The fixing plates 20 are provided on the outer surfaces of the two support frames 1 that are close to each other to restrict the movement position of the movable plate 5.

[0032] Furthermore, two symmetrically distributed casters 2 are fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the two support frames 1, and one of the support frames 1 can be moved under the action of the casters 2.

[0033] Working principle: When the beef jerky drying rack is needed, it is supported by two support frames 1. One support frame 1 moves under the action of casters 2, causing the first connecting block 15 and the second connecting block 17 to slide through the rectangular groove 19. This allows the second connecting block 17 to move within the first connecting block 15. The first limiting block 16 and the second limiting block 18 are fixed to the first connecting block 15 and the second connecting block 17 respectively, for attaching hooks 12. The position and number of hooks 12 can be selected according to drying needs. The first guide block 11 ensures stable sliding between the first connecting post 7 and the second connecting post 8. The cooperation of the limiting hole 9 and the limiting post 10 fixes the relative position between the first connecting post 7 and the second connecting post 8, thereby locking the length of the telescopic component. The casters 2 have locking devices to ensure stability. The second connecting plate 14 slides within the first connecting plate 13. The distance between the two support frames 1 can be adjusted by the first connecting column 7 and the second connecting column 8 through the cooperation of the second guide block 24 and the first connecting plate 13. The distance between the support frames 1 can be fixed or unlocked by adjusting the position of the limiting column 10 in the limiting hole 9. After the motor 3 is started, it drives the gear 21 to rotate. The gear 21 meshes with the teeth on the outer surface of the moving plate 5. When the gear 21 rotates, it will drive the moving plate 5 to move up and down along the slide 4, thereby adjusting the height of the hook 12 to adapt to different lengths of beef jerky or different drying needs. The bottom of the first connecting plate 13 is provided with a hollow drain pipe 22 to collect water that may be generated during the drying process. The top of the drain pipe 22 is movably connected to the insertion column 23. When drainage is needed, the insertion column 23 can be pulled out to let the water flow out. The outer surfaces of the two support frames 1 that are close to each other are provided with fixing plates 20 to limit the movement position of the moving plate 5.

[0034] 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 embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the 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 the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A beef jerky drying rack, comprising two support frames (1), characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the two support frames (1) that are close to each other are provided with sliding grooves (4), and movable plates (5) are slidably connected inside the two sliding grooves (4). A telescopic assembly for adjusting the distance between the two support frames (1) is provided between the two support frames (1). The telescopic assembly includes a hook (12), a first connecting block (15), a first limiting block (16), a second connecting block (17), a second limiting block (18), and a rectangular groove (19). A first connecting block (15) is provided between the two movable plates (5). A rectangular groove (19) is provided on the top of the first connecting block (15). Both sides of the first connecting block (15) are slidably connected to a second connecting block (17). Both second connecting blocks (17) are fixedly connected to the corresponding moving plate (5). Both sides of the top of the first connecting block (15) are fixedly connected to a plurality of equidistant first limiting blocks (16) with the rectangular groove (19) as the center line. Both tops of the two second connecting blocks (17) are fixedly connected to a plurality of second limiting blocks (18). Hooks (12) are hung between two adjacent first connecting blocks (15) or second limiting blocks (18). The outer surfaces of the two support frames (1) that are close to each other are provided with adjustment components for adjusting the height of the plurality of hooks (12).

2. The beef jerky drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly also includes a connecting frame (6), a first connecting post (7), a second connecting post (8), a limiting hole (9), a limiting post (10), and a first guide block (11). The top of the first connecting block (15) is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (6). The connecting frame (6) is arranged in a "T" shape. The two sides of the connecting frame (6) are fixedly connected to the first connecting post (7). The outer surfaces of the two moving plates (5) that are close to each other are fixedly connected to the second connecting post (8). The outer surfaces of the two first connecting posts (7) are fixedly connected to two symmetrically distributed first guide blocks (11). The two first guide blocks (11) are slidably connected to the interior of the corresponding second connecting post (8). The outer surfaces of the two first connecting posts (7) and the second connecting post (8) are provided with a plurality of equidistantly distributed limiting holes (9). The limiting holes (9) corresponding to the first connecting post (7) and the second connecting post (8) are all inserted with limiting posts (10).

3. The beef jerky drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the support frames (1) has a second connecting plate (14) fixedly connected to its outer surface, and the other support frame (1) has a first connecting plate (13) fixedly connected to its outer surface. The outer surfaces of both sides of the second connecting plate (14) are fixedly connected to second guide blocks (24). The two second guide blocks (24) are slidably connected to the inside of the first connecting plate (13). The second connecting plate (14) is located inside the first connecting plate (13) and is slidably connected.

4. A beef jerky drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the first connecting plate (13) is fixedly connected to a drain pipe (22), the drain pipe (22) is hollow, and the top of the drain pipe (22) is movably connected to a plug post (23).

5. A beef jerky drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height adjustment assembly includes a motor (3) and a gear (21). The motor (3) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of one of the support frames (1), and the gear (21) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the other side of the support frame (1). The output end of the motor (3) is fixedly connected to the gear (21). A plurality of equally spaced teeth are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the moving plate (5) close to the gear (21), and the gear (21) meshes with the plurality of teeth.

6. A beef jerky drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both of the two support frames (1) have fixed plates (20) fixedly connected to their adjacent outer surfaces, and both fixed plates (20) are located below the movable plate (5).

7. A beef jerky drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two symmetrically distributed casters (2) are fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the two support frames (1).

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