Food air-drying and draining equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing, in particular to food air-drying and draining equipment which comprises an air-drying box, cavities are formed in the two sides of the outer portion of the air-drying box, a plurality of heating assemblies are arranged in the cavities, a plurality of air inlets arranged at intervals are formed in the inner walls of the two sides of the air-drying box, and the air inlets are communicated with the cavities. Cover plates corresponding to the cavities are further arranged on the two sides of the outer portion of the air drying box, the cover plates are detachably installed on the air drying box, and at least one cross flow fan is installed on the cover plates. A rotating shaft is arranged in the air drying box and is a hollow pipe, and the two ends of the rotating shaft penetrate through the air drying box and are rotationally connected with the air drying box. The food drying device has the advantages that through rotation of the rotating shaft in the air drying box, food placed on the hanging frame can slowly rotate during air drying and draining, the distance between each piece of food and the air inlet is regularly changed, and therefore it is guaranteed that each piece of food can be evenly and fully air-dried.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, and in particular to a food air-drying and draining device. Background Technology

[0002] A food drying and dehydration device is a device used to remove moisture from the surface of food. It is commonly used in food processing to ensure the dryness and preservation of food.

[0003] When using food drying and dehydration devices to dry food, the food is usually placed inside the device and dried by ventilation. However, because the food is placed in a fixed position, the distance between the food and the air vent varies, which causes the drying rate of the food in different positions to differ. Moreover, water on the food at the top may fall onto the food below it during the drying process, further interfering with the drying of the food below, thus prolonging its drying time and affecting the efficiency of drying and dehydration.

[0004] Therefore, a food air-drying and dewatering device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing food drying and draining devices, which have inconsistent drying effects on food in different locations and are prone to interference between adjacent foods during drying and draining. Therefore, this invention proposes a food drying and draining device.

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides a food air-drying and draining device, including an air-drying box, with cavities on both sides of the outside of the air-drying box, and multiple heating components installed in the cavities. Multiple air inlets are arranged at intervals on the inner walls of both sides of the air-drying box, and the air inlets are connected to the cavities. Cover plates corresponding to the cavities are also provided on both sides of the outside of the air-drying box. The cover plates are detachably installed on the air-drying box, and at least one crossflow fan is installed on the cover plate.

[0007] Inside the drying chamber is a rotating shaft, which is a hollow tube. Both ends of the rotating shaft pass through the drying chamber and are rotatably connected to it. A drive motor is installed at the top of the rotating shaft and is fixed to the top of the drying chamber. A drain pipe is rotatably installed at the bottom of the rotating shaft and is fixed to the bottom of the drying chamber by a bracket.

[0008] Several strip seats are installed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft, and several connecting seats are installed on the strip seats. A receiving groove is provided on the other side of the connecting seat. The receiving groove is connected to the connecting seat through a connecting pipe. A through hole is opened on the inner wall of the receiving groove to allow the receiving groove to communicate with the rotating shaft. A hanging frame is provided above each receiving groove and is set on the strip seat.

[0009] Preferably, an opening is provided on one side of the drying box, a sealing door is hinged to one side of the opening, and the other side of the sealing door is connected to the drying box by a latch. A window is provided on the drying box, and a viewing glass is installed inside the window.

[0010] Preferably, a control cabinet is installed on the outer wall of the sealed door, and a controller is installed inside the control cabinet. The controller is connected to the drive motor, crossflow fan and heating components through wires.

[0011] Preferably, a sensor assembly is provided on the inner wall of the drying box. The sensor assembly includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, and the sensor assembly is connected to the controller via wires.

[0012] Preferably, a number of sliding grooves are provided on the outer side of the strip seat, and the sliding grooves correspond one-to-one with the connecting seats and are located above the connecting seats. The suspension frame includes a support rod, one end of which is connected to the slider. The slider is slidably installed in the sliding groove, and a locking bolt is threaded on the slider. The end of the locking bolt corresponds to the inner wall of the sliding groove. Two parallel support plates are installed at the bottom of the other end of the support rod, and a hanging rod is provided through one of the support plates. One end of the hanging rod is threaded to the other support plate.

[0013] Preferably, a reinforcing rod is provided below the support rod, with one end of the reinforcing rod fixed to the support rod and the other end of the reinforcing rod fixed to the slider.

[0014] Preferably, self-locking casters are installed at the bottom corners of the drying box.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a food air-drying and draining device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This utility model, by rotating the rotating shaft inside the drying box, allows the food placed on the hanging rack to rotate slowly during the air drying and draining process, so that the distance between each food and the air inlet changes in a regular manner, thereby ensuring that each food is evenly and fully dried.

[0017] 2. This utility model collects liquid dripping from the food through a receiving trough located below the food, allowing the liquid to fall into the rotating shaft along the connecting pipe and be discharged, thus preventing the liquid dripping from the food from accumulating in the receiving trough for a long time and affecting the subsequent drying process of the food. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the drying box of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cavity in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the drying box of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating shaft structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Drying box; 2. Chamber; 3. Cover plate; 4. Crossflow fan; 5. Air inlet; 6. Heating assembly; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. Drive motor; 9. Strip seat; 10. Locking bolt; 11. Slide groove; 12. Support rod; 13. Sliding block; 14. Self-locking caster wheel; 15. Support plate; 16. Hanging rod; 17. Reinforcing rod; 18. Receiving trough; 19. Connecting pipe; 20. Connecting seat; 21. Through hole; 22. Drain pipe; 23. Sensor assembly; 24. Opening; 25. Sealed door; 26. Window; 27. Control cabinet. 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 of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 5 A food drying and dehydration device includes a drying box 1, with self-locking casters 14 installed at the bottom corners of the drying box 1 to facilitate the movement of the drying box 1.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, an opening 24 is provided on one side of the drying box 1, and a sealing door 25 is hinged to one side of the opening 24. The other side of the sealing door 25 is connected to the drying box 1 by a latch, which makes it convenient to open the drying box 1 and put food into the drying box 1. A window 26 is provided on the drying box 1, and a viewing glass is installed in the window 26, which makes it convenient for the operator to observe the situation inside the drying box 1 from the outside after the sealing door 25 is closed.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, cavities 2 are provided on both sides of the outside of the drying box 1. Multiple heating components 6 are installed inside the cavities 2, and multiple air inlets 5 are arranged at intervals on the inner walls of both sides of the drying box 1. The air inlets 5 are connected to the cavities 2. In actual use, the heating components 6 are either heating wires or heating rods, which heat the air around the air inlets 5 to regulate the temperature inside the drying box 1. Cover plates 3 corresponding to the cavities 2 are also provided on both sides of the outside of the drying box 1. The cover plates 3 are detachably installed on the drying box 1. At least one crossflow fan 4 is installed on the cover plate 3 to send the heated air into the drying box 1. The removal and installation of the cover plates 3 on the drying box 1 facilitates the maintenance and repair of the heating components 6 and the crossflow fan 4.

[0029] Furthermore, a sensor assembly 23 is provided on the inner wall of the drying chamber 1. The sensor assembly 23 includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor to monitor the temperature and humidity inside the drying chamber 1.

[0030] When the sealed door 25 is opened, as follows Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a rotating shaft 7 is provided inside the drying box 1. The rotating shaft 7 is a hollow tube, and both ends of the rotating shaft 7 pass through the drying box 1 and are rotatably connected to the drying box 1. A drive motor 8 is installed on the top of the rotating shaft 7 and is fixed on the top of the drying box 1. A drain pipe 22 is rotatably installed on the bottom of the rotating shaft 7 and is fixed to the bottom of the drying box 1 by a bracket. Under the action of the drive motor 8, the rotating shaft 7 can rotate inside the drying box 1.

[0031] Several strip seats 9 are installed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 7, and several connecting seats 20 are installed on the strip seats 9. A receiving groove 18 is provided on the other side of the connecting seat 20. The receiving groove 18 is connected to the connecting seat 20 through a connecting pipe 19, and a through hole 21 is opened on the inner wall of the receiving groove 18 to allow the receiving groove 18 to communicate with the rotating shaft 7. A hanging frame is provided above each receiving groove 18 and is set on the strip seat 9. After the food is hung on the hanging frame, the rotating shaft 7 will drive the food to rotate slowly, so that the distance between the food and the air inlet 5 at each position is regulated. The cyclical changes of the rhythm ensure that the food at each position is dried evenly and thoroughly, guaranteeing the drying and draining effect of the drying and draining device on the food. The liquid dripping from the food will fall into the receiving tank 18 for collection. As the liquid accumulates in the receiving tank 18, it will converge at the through hole 21 and flow from the connecting seat 20 into the rotating shaft 7, and finally be discharged from the drain pipe 22, preventing the liquid from accumulating in the receiving tank 18 and affecting the subsequent drying operation. In actual use, the bottom of the receiving tank 18 is an inclined surface, and the bottom of the inclined surface corresponds to the through hole 21.

[0032] The strip seat 9 has several grooves 11 on its outer side, and each groove 11 corresponds to a connecting seat 20 and is located above the connecting seat 20. The suspension frame includes a support rod 12, one end of which is connected to a slider 13. The slider 13 is slidably installed in the groove 11, and a locking bolt 10 is threaded onto the slider 13. The end of the locking bolt 10 corresponds to the inner wall of the groove 11. Two parallel support plates 15 are installed at the bottom of the other end of the support rod 12, and a hanging rod 16 is threaded through one of the support plates 15. One end of the hanging rod 16 is threaded onto the other support plate 15. Because the slider 13 slides in the groove 11, the distance between the support rod 12 and the receiving groove 18 is adjustable. This allows the distance between the support rod 12 and the receiving groove 18 to be adjusted according to the size of the food, so that the distance between the food and the receiving groove 18 after suspension is not too large, thus preventing excessive splashing of liquid on the food when it falls into the receiving groove 18.

[0033] Furthermore, a reinforcing rod 17 is provided below the support rod 12. One end of the reinforcing rod 17 is fixed to the support rod 12, and the other end of the reinforcing rod 17 is fixed to the slider 13, thereby improving the support strength of the support rod 12 for the food.

[0034] It should be noted that a control cabinet 27 is installed on the outer wall of the sealed door 25. The control cabinet 27 contains a controller, which is connected to the drive motor 8, the crossflow fan 4, the heating component 6, and the sensor component 23 via wires. In actual use, the controller is one of a PLC logic controller, a control motherboard, or a control host. A touch screen display is also installed on the outer wall of the control cabinet 27. The touch screen display is connected to the controller via wires to control and adjust the air-drying and draining device.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A food drying and dewatering device, characterized in that: The equipment includes a drying box (1), with cavities (2) on both sides of the outside of the drying box (1). Multiple heating components (6) are installed inside the cavities (2), and multiple air inlets (5) are arranged at intervals on the inner walls of both sides of the drying box (1). The air inlets (5) are connected to the cavities (2). Cover plates (3) corresponding to the cavities (2) are also provided on both sides of the outside of the drying box (1). The cover plates (3) are detachably installed on the drying box (1), and at least one crossflow fan (4) is installed on the cover plates (3). Inside the drying box (1), there is a rotating shaft (7). The rotating shaft (7) is a hollow tube, and both ends of the rotating shaft (7) pass through the drying box (1) and are rotatably connected to the drying box (1). A drive motor (8) is installed on the top of the rotating shaft (7). The drive motor (8) is fixed on the top of the drying box (1). A drain pipe (22) is rotatably installed on the bottom of the rotating shaft (7). The drain pipe (22) is fixed to the bottom of the drying box (1) through a bracket. Several strip seats (9) are installed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (7), and several connecting seats (20) are installed on the strip seats (9). A receiving groove (18) is provided on the other side of the connecting seat (20). The receiving groove (18) is connected to the connecting seat (20) through the connecting pipe (19). A through hole (21) is opened on the inner wall of the receiving groove (18) so that the receiving groove (18) can communicate with the rotating shaft (7). A hanging frame is provided above each receiving groove (18). The hanging frame is set on the strip seat (9).

2. The food air-drying and draining equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opening (24) is provided on one side of the drying box (1), and a sealing door (25) is hinged to one side of the opening (24). The other side of the sealing door (25) is connected to the drying box (1) by a latch. A window (26) is provided on the drying box (1), and a viewing glass is installed inside the window (26).

3. The food air-drying and draining equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A control cabinet (27) is installed on the outer wall of the sealed door (25). A controller is installed inside the control cabinet (27). The controller is connected to the drive motor (8), the crossflow fan (4), and the heating component (6) through wires.

4. The food air-drying and draining equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sensor assembly (23) is provided on the inner wall of the drying box (1). The sensor assembly (23) includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, and the sensor assembly (23) is connected to the controller through wires.

5. The food air-drying and draining equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several grooves (11) are provided on the outer side of the strip seat (9), and the grooves (11) correspond one-to-one with the connecting seat (20) and are located above the connecting seat (20). The suspension frame includes a support rod (12), one end of the support rod (12) is connected to the slider (13), the slider (13) is slidably installed in the groove (11), and a locking bolt (10) is threaded on the slider (13). The end of the locking bolt (10) corresponds to the inner wall of the groove (11). Two parallel support plates (15) are installed at the bottom of the other end of the support rod (12), and a hanging rod (16) is provided through one of the support plates (15). One end of the hanging rod (16) is threadedly connected to the other support plate (15).

6. The food air-drying and draining equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: A reinforcing rod (17) is provided below the support rod (12). One end of the reinforcing rod (17) is fixed to the support rod (12), and the other end of the reinforcing rod (17) is fixed to the slider (13).

7. The food air-drying and draining equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Self-locking casters (14) are installed at the bottom corners of the drying box (1).

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