Feed curing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a feed curing device which comprises a curing bin, a temporary storage bin, a discharging part, a feeding part and a discharging part, the temporary storage bin is sequentially communicated with the curing bin so as to ensure that materials and parts sequentially pass through, and the front end and the rear end of the temporary storage bin are provided with opening and closing energy supply devices; and the air supply part is communicated between the discharging part and the curing bin, and external air enters from the discharging part and enters the curing bin. Through the combination of the temporary storage bin and the discharging part, loss of hot air in the curing bin can be effectively reduced in the discharging process, meanwhile, heat in feed can be recovered in the air inlet process, and compared with the prior art, the energy consumption can be effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of feed processing equipment, specifically a feed maturation device. Background Technology

[0002] Compared to conventional synthetic feed, cooked feed is more palatable to livestock. In addition, the heat treatment can effectively kill some microorganisms in the ingredients, resulting in a longer shelf life and making it suitable for storage.

[0003] Currently, high-pressure hot gas cooking is a commonly used cooking method in feed cooking. The process involves continuously injecting feed into a sealed chamber and continuously introducing high-temperature, high-pressure hot gas to achieve batch and continuous heating and cooking of the feed. However, existing equipment still has certain drawbacks in this process. Specifically, during the discharge of the cooked feed, a large amount of hot gas is also released, resulting in a significant loss of heat inside the chamber and thus increasing the overall energy consumption of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0005] To address the problems mentioned above, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A feed maturation apparatus includes a maturation chamber, and:

[0007] The buffer bin and the discharge section are connected in sequence to the curing bin to ensure that the materials pass through in sequence. The buffer bin has power to open and close at both the front and rear ends.

[0008] An air supply unit is connected between the discharge unit and the curing chamber. External air enters from the discharge unit and then enters the curing chamber.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution for a feed maturation device, the maturation chamber, the buffer chamber, and the discharge section are connected in series via a first pipeline, and a gate assembly is configured on the first pipeline.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution for a feed maturation device, it also includes a heating source, which is connected in series with the air supply unit in the same air path.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution for a feed maturation device, the discharge section includes a material guiding channel, and its side wall is provided with a through section for airflow to pass through only. After passing through the through section, the airflow passes through the air passage to reach the air supply section.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution for a feed maturation device, the discharge section further includes a collection channel, which is separated from the guide channel by a through section, and the collection channel is connected to the air supply section through a pipeline.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the feed maturation device provided by this utility model are: by combining the buffer chamber and the discharge section, the loss of heat in the maturation chamber can be effectively reduced during the discharge process, and the heat in the feed can be recovered during the air intake process. Compared with the prior art, this utility model can effectively reduce energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a pipeline system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material discharge section in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 For about Figure 2 A three-dimensional sectional diagram.

[0018] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Curing bin; 2. Buffer bin; 3. Discharge section; 301. Material guide channel; 302. Collection channel; 303. Through section; 4. Air supply section; 5. Upper gate valve; 6. Lower gate valve; 7. First pipeline; 8. Second pipeline. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0021] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0022] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views showing the device structure may be partially enlarged, not according to the usual proportions. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, in

[0023] Reference Figure 1 One embodiment of this utility model provides a feed maturation device, including a maturation chamber 1 for loading feed to be maturated. By continuously introducing high-pressure steam and adding feed into the maturation chamber 1, the feed is maturated within the maturation chamber 1. In addition, this utility model also includes a buffer chamber 2, a discharge section 3, and an air supply section 4. Specifically:

[0024] The maturation chamber 1, buffer chamber 2, and discharge section 3 are connected in sequence, so that after the feed is maturated, it is discharged from the maturation chamber 1 to the buffer chamber 2, and then discharged through the discharge section 3. The buffer chamber 2 has a small volume and is powered by opening and closing at both ends. When the feed is discharged from the maturation chamber 1, it enters the buffer chamber 2. After the buffer chamber 2 is full, its front end is closed to isolate it from the maturation chamber 1. Then the rear end of the buffer chamber 2 is opened, allowing the temporarily stored feed inside to fall into the discharge section 3 and finally be discharged. As feed continues to enter the maturation chamber 1, the maturated feed is gradually discharged in this manner, thus completing the operation of the system. During this process, the maturation chamber 1 is never directly connected to the outside, which can reduce the leakage of high-pressure hot air inside.

[0025] The air supply unit 4 is connected between the discharge unit 3 and the curing chamber 1. The air supply unit 4 is used to inject high-pressure hot air into the curing chamber 1. Specifically, the air supply unit 4 allows external air to enter from the discharge unit 3 and then enter the curing chamber 1 through a pipeline. A heating source is installed in the pipeline or at the location of the air supply unit 4 to heat the airflow. During this process, when the external air enters the entire system, it first passes through the discharge unit 3, so that it can come into contact with the material discharged after curing to absorb the heat from the material and then be carried back into the curing chamber 1. This allows the external air to be preheated when it enters the system, thereby reducing the heating load on the heating source. In combination with the material feeding process described above, the energy consumption of the entire device can be effectively reduced.

[0026] The above is a basic introduction to the workflow of this utility model. (Refer to...) Figure 1-3 The specific structure of this utility model will be described below. Specifically, the curing chamber 1, the buffer chamber 2, and the discharge section 3 are connected in series via a first pipeline 7. At the same time, a second pipeline 8 is also connected between the curing chamber 1 and the discharge section 3. The air supply section 4 and the heating source are connected in series on the second pipeline 8. The air supply section 4 can be an air pump or other air extraction element. The heating source is the same as the existing type and can be an electric heating wire or other element. A gate assembly is configured on the first pipeline 7, which includes an upper gate valve 5 and a lower gate valve 6 located at the front and rear ends of the buffer chamber. When the upper gate valve 5 is open and the lower gate valve 6 is closed, the material falls into the buffer chamber. When the upper gate valve 5 is closed and the lower gate valve 6 is open, the material in the buffer chamber is discharged.

[0027] Furthermore, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Regarding the discharge section 3, it has a shell structure, which includes a material guiding channel 301 and a collecting channel 302. The two are separated by a through section 303. The through section 303 has a selective permeability structure, which only allows gas to pass through. When air is introduced, external air enters the material guiding channel 301 from the lower end of the material guide, then passes through the through section 303 to reach the collecting channel 302, and finally enters the second pipeline 8. The through section 303 can adopt a perforated plate structure, which intercepts material particles while ensuring normal airflow.

[0028] In practical use, this invention can be applied not only to the cooking of feed, but also to other food products that employ the same high-pressure hot gas cooking method. Therefore, the materials described in this invention are not limited to feed, but can be other types of cooked products.

[0029] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0030] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feed maturation device, comprising a maturation chamber, characterized in that: Also includes: The buffer bin and the discharge section are connected in sequence to the curing bin to ensure that the materials pass through in sequence. The buffer bin has power to open and close at both the front and rear ends. An air supply unit is connected between the discharge unit and the curing chamber. External air enters through the discharge unit and then enters the curing chamber. The discharge section includes a material guiding channel and a collection channel. The side wall of the discharge section is provided with a through section for airflow to pass through. After passing through the through section, the airflow reaches the air supply section through an air passage. The collection channel and the material guiding channel are separated by the through section. The collection channel is connected to the air supply section through a pipeline.

2. The feed maturation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The maturation chamber, buffer chamber, and discharge section are connected in series via a first pipeline, on which a gate assembly is installed.

3. The feed maturation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a heating source, which is connected in series with the gas supply unit in the same gas path.

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