Ham desalting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a ham desalting device. Comprising a box body and a ham conveying mesh belt horizontally arranged in the box body, two supporting blocks used for clamping hams on the ham conveying mesh belt are arranged in an inner cavity in the middle of the box body, each supporting block is connected with a set of clamping air cylinders, and the corresponding clamping air cylinders drive the corresponding supporting blocks to move; a desalting rolling brush unit is further arranged in the inner cavity of the box body, the desalting rolling brush unit is used for brushing and desalting the surface of the ham, the desalting rolling brush unit is connected with a lifting air cylinder at the top of the box body, and the lifting air cylinder drives the whole desalting rolling brush unit to move up and down; and a plurality of spray heads for washing the surface of the ham are arranged at the upper end part of the supporting block. Compared with existing manual flushing desalination, the device has the advantages that flushing water cannot flow or splash at will, the environment is prevented from being affected by surrounding moisture, the labor intensity is relieved, and the device is suitable for being used by large and medium ham making units.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ham production, specifically to an automatic ham rinsing and desalting device. Background Technology

[0002] Ham is a popular food, with its reddish-brown muscle and white fat. Its production process includes shaping, salting and curing, desalting and drying, fermentation, and aroma treatment. Because cured ham has a high salt content, desalting is necessary. Besides this, there are several other reasons for desalting during ham production:

[0003] 1. Adjusting the flavor: Ham usually absorbs a lot of salt during the curing process. If it is not desalted, the finished ham will be too salty and difficult for most people to accept. Desalting can make the saltiness of the ham moderate, which can meet the taste preferences of the general public and improve the eating experience.

[0004] Second, ensuring health: A high-salt diet is detrimental to health and may increase the risk of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Desalting reduces the salt content of ham, making it healthier. Excessive salt intake burdens the kidneys; desalted ham reduces potential kidney damage, making it suitable for a wider range of people, including those with kidney disease or who need to control their salt intake.

[0005] Third, improving quality: The desalting process makes the texture of the ham more uniform. Uneven salt distribution will affect the taste and flavor of the ham. Desalting helps to achieve better consistency in all parts of the ham. Excessive salt may mask the natural meaty aroma and other flavor compounds of the ham. Proper desalting can make the ham's fresh and delicious flavor more prominent, showcasing its unique flavor characteristics.

[0006] Currently, the desalting process for ham involves manually rinsing it with a high-pressure water gun to remove the surface salt. This method causes the rinsing water to flow or splash randomly, making the surrounding area damp and affecting the environment. Moreover, manually operating the water gun for rinsing is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and requires considerable force. Utility Model Content

[0007] Therefore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a ham desalting device. Compared with the existing manual rinsing desalting, this device will not allow the rinsing water to flow or splash randomly, avoiding the surrounding moisture and affecting the environment, and reducing the labor intensity. It is suitable for use by large and medium-sized ham production units.

[0008] This invention is implemented as follows: a ham desalting device is constructed, characterized by comprising a housing and a ham conveyor belt horizontally arranged within the housing. Two support blocks are arranged in the central cavity of the housing to clamp the ham on the conveyor belt. Each support block is connected to a set of clamping cylinders, which drive the corresponding support block to move. A desalting roller brush unit is also located within the housing cavity, which brushes the ham surface to desalinate it. The desalting roller brush unit is connected to a lifting cylinder at the top of the housing, which drives the entire desalting roller brush unit to move up and down. Several nozzles for rinsing the ham surface are provided at the upper end of each support block.

[0009] According to the present invention, a ham desalting device is characterized in that the support block is in the shape of a cuboid, and the side closest to the ham is concave, so that it can fit and hold the ham more closely.

[0010] According to the present invention, a ham desalting device is characterized in that: the desalting roller brush unit has a base, a set of active desalting rollers, two sets of driven desalting rollers, and a motor. The active and driven desalting rollers are respectively located below the base, and brush bristles are provided on the outer side of the active and driven desalting rollers. An active wheel is provided at one end of the active desalting roller. The upper end of the base is connected to the telescopic end of the lifting cylinder. The motor is installed on the upper end of the base. The rotating end of the motor is connected to the active wheel through a transmission belt. A set of transmission wheels is provided at the other end of the active and driven desalting rollers, and the transmission wheels are connected to each other through a transmission belt.

[0011] According to the present invention, the ham desalting device is characterized in that the lower cavity of the box is a liquid receiving cavity.

[0012] According to the present invention, a ham desalting device is characterized in that a clamping cylinder is fixedly installed on the outside of the box body.

[0013] According to the present invention, a ham desalting device is characterized in that: the nozzle is installed at an angle on the support block to facilitate water spraying and rinsing of the ham held by the support block, and the water pipe connected to the nozzle extends along the box body.

[0014] This utility model has the following advantages: This application provides a ham desalting device. Unlike existing operations, this device first starts the ham conveyor belt, which can be driven by an external motor. The ham to be desalted is placed on the conveyor belt, and the belt moves the ham from left to right. When the conveyor belt moves the ham to the middle, it stops. The corresponding clamping cylinder actuates to drive the corresponding support blocks to move towards each other. The two sets of support blocks clamp the current ham. Then, the lifting cylinder drives the entire desalting roller brush unit to move downwards, thus lowering the entire desalting roller brush unit. The ham is lowered so that the brush bristles come into contact with it. Then, the motor is started, driving the active desalting roller to rotate. Simultaneously, the active desalting roller drives the driven desalting roller to rotate, brushing the surface of the ham with the brush bristles while spraying water onto it. This process, combined with the brushing, washes the ham for a certain period, completing the surface desalting treatment. After treatment, the ham is carried by a conveyor belt to the right side of the container for output. Since this operation treats the top surface of the ham, it needs to be flipped over and placed on the left side of the container's conveyor belt for desalting the other side. Compared to existing manual rinsing and desalting methods, this device prevents water from flowing or splashing freely, avoiding environmental dampness and reducing labor intensity. It is suitable for medium to large-sized ham production units. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view of the overall device of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of the overall device of this application;

[0017] Figures 3-4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at both ends of the desalination roller unit in this application. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1-4 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.

[0019] This utility model provides an improved ham desalting device, such as... Figures 1-4As shown, the device can be implemented as follows: The device includes a housing 1, the lower part of which is a liquid receiving chamber 9, where the collected rinsing water is automatically stored. The device also includes a ham conveyor belt 2 horizontally positioned within the housing 1, used to move the hams from left to right. Simultaneously, two support blocks 4 are installed in the middle inner cavity of the housing 1 to clamp the hams 3 on the ham conveyor belt 2. Each support block 4 is connected to a set of clamping cylinders 5, which are fixedly installed on the outside of the housing 1. When the conveyor belt... When the ham is moved to this position, it stops. The corresponding clamping cylinder 5 drives the corresponding support block 4 to move towards each other, and the two sets of support blocks 4 clamp the current ham. There is also a desalting roller brush unit 6 in the inner cavity of the box body 1. The desalting roller brush unit 6 brushes the surface of the ham 3 to desalt it. The desalting roller brush unit 6 is connected to the lifting cylinder 7 at the top of the box body 1. The lifting cylinder 7 drives the desalting roller brush unit 6 to move up and down as a whole. The upper end of the support block 4 is provided with several nozzles 8 for rinsing the surface of the ham.

[0020] The support block 4 described in this application is generally rectangular in shape, and the side closest to the ham 3 is concave 4-1, which makes it fit and hold the ham better.

[0021] like Figures 3-4 As shown, the desalination roller brush unit 6 described in this application has a base 6-1, a set of active desalination rollers 6-2, two sets of driven desalination rollers 6-3, and a motor 6-4. The active desalination rollers 6-2 and driven desalination rollers 6-3 are respectively located below the base 6-1, and brush bristles are provided on the outer side of the active desalination rollers 6-2 and driven desalination rollers 6-3. One end of the active desalination roller 6-2 is provided with an active wheel 6-5. The upper end of the base 6-1 is connected to the telescopic end of the lifting cylinder 7. The motor 6-4 is installed on the upper end of the base 6-1. The rotating end of the motor 6-4 is connected to the active wheel 6-5 through a transmission belt. The other end of the active desalination rollers 6-2 and driven desalination rollers 6-3 is respectively provided with a set of transmission wheels 6-6. The transmission wheels 6-6 are connected and driven by a transmission belt (to realize the rotation between the desalination rollers).

[0022] In this application, the nozzle 8 is installed at an angle on the support block 4 to facilitate water spraying and rinsing of the ham held by the support block 4, and the water pipe connected to the nozzle 8 extends along the box body 1.

[0023] The implementation process of this application is as follows: The ham conveyor belt 2 is started and driven by an external motor. The ham to be desalted is placed on the conveyor belt, which moves the ham from left to right. When the conveyor belt moves the ham to the middle, it stops. The corresponding clamping cylinder 5 actuates, causing the corresponding support blocks 4 to move towards each other. The two sets of support blocks 4 clamp the ham. Then, the lifting cylinder 7 drives the desalting brush unit 6 to move downwards, lowering the entire desalting brush unit 6 so that the bristles contact the ham. Then, the motor 6 is started. 4. The active desalting roller 6-2 rotates, which in turn drives the driven desalting roller 6-3 to rotate. The brushes brush the surface of the ham, while the spray nozzles 8 spray water onto the ham, rinsing it in conjunction with the brushing. This process continues for a certain period to complete the surface desalting of the ham. After treatment, the ham is conveyed by a conveyor belt to the right side of the container 1 for output. Since this operation treats the top surface of the ham, the treated ham needs to be flipped over and placed on the left side of the conveyor belt in the container 1 for desalting the other side. Compared to existing manual rinsing and desalting methods, this device prevents the rinsing water from flowing or splashing freely, avoiding environmental dampness and reducing labor intensity. It is suitable for large and medium-sized ham production units.

[0024] The following are the beneficial effects of this ham desalting device:

[0025] I. High-efficiency desalination:

[0026] 1. Design of the desalting roller brush unit: A motor drives the active desalting roller to rotate. Through the cooperation between the active and driven desalting rollers, and the brush bristles on the outer side of the rollers, the surface of the ham can be thoroughly and powerfully brushed. The active desalting roller provides stable rotational power under the motor's drive, while the driven desalting rollers work in concert under the connection of the transmission belt. The combination of multiple rollers allows the ham to be brushed from multiple angles and directions during transport, effectively removing salt from the ham surface and greatly improving desalting efficiency and effect.

[0027] 2. Auxiliary rinsing with nozzles: The nozzles at the upper end of the support block can rinse the surface of the ham. While the roller brush is desalting, the water flow can further wash away the salt brushed off and the impurities remaining on the surface of the ham. This complements the roller brush desalting and further improves the thoroughness of desalting.

[0028] II. Stable clamping and precise desalination:

[0029] 1. Special shape of the support block: The support block is rectangular in shape with a concave side near the ham. This shape allows it to fit the ham surface better, making the clamping more stable. During the desalting process, the ham will not easily shift or shake due to the force of the roller brush, ensuring the accuracy and stability of desalting and ensuring that every part receives uniform and effective desalting treatment.

[0030] 2. Precise control of the clamping cylinder: The clamping cylinder can drive the movement of the support block. By precisely controlling the extension and retraction of the clamping cylinder, the clamping force and position of the support block can be adjusted according to the size and shape of the ham, adapting to the desalting requirements of different specifications of ham, making the desalting operation more flexible and precise.

[0031] III. Convenient operation and maintenance:

[0032] 1. Reasonable structural layout: The lower cavity of the chamber serves as a liquid receiving chamber, which can effectively collect the brine and rinsing water generated during the desalination process, preventing the liquid from flowing around in the working area. This not only keeps the working environment clean but also facilitates the centralized treatment of waste liquid in the future.

[0033] 2. Convenient component installation: The clamping cylinder is fixedly installed on the outside of the housing, facilitating installation, debugging, and maintenance. The water pipes connected to the nozzles extend along the housing, with a neat and orderly pipe layout, making installation and daily maintenance convenient and reducing the cost and difficulty of equipment maintenance.

[0034] 3. Lifting cylinder drives the desalination roller brush unit: The lifting cylinder can drive the desalination roller brush unit to move up and down as a whole, which makes it convenient to adjust the position of the roller brush unit before or after the ham is transported by the ham conveyor belt. For example, when the equipment is not working, the roller brush unit can be raised to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the conveyor belt, the inside of the box, etc. It also makes it easy to adapt the height of the roller brush to the height difference of the ham, thus improving the versatility and operability of the equipment.

[0035] 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 desalting device, characterized in that; The device includes a housing (1) and a ham conveyor belt (2) horizontally arranged in the housing (1). Two support blocks (4) are set in the middle inner cavity of the housing (1) to clamp the ham (3) on the ham conveyor belt (2). Each support block (4) is connected to a set of clamping cylinders (5). The corresponding support block (4) is driven to move by the corresponding clamping cylinder (5). The inner cavity of the housing (1) also has a desalination roller brush unit (6). The desalination roller brush unit (6) brushes the surface of the ham (3) to desalinate. The desalination roller brush unit (6) is connected to the lifting cylinder (7) at the top of the housing (1). The lifting cylinder (7) drives the desalination roller brush unit (6) to move up and down as a whole. Several nozzles (8) are set at the upper end of the support block (4) to rinse the surface of the ham.

2. The ham desalting device according to claim 1, characterized in that; The support block (4) is rectangular in shape, and the side closest to the ham (3) is concave (4-1), which makes it fit and hold the ham better.

3. The ham desalting device according to claim 1, characterized in that; The desalination roller brush unit (6) has a base (6-1), a set of active desalination rollers (6-2), two sets of driven desalination rollers (6-3) and a motor (6-4). The active desalination rollers (6-2) and driven desalination rollers (6-3) are located below the base (6-1), and brush bristles are provided on the outer side of the active desalination rollers (6-2) and driven desalination rollers (6-3). One end of the active desalination roller (6-2) is provided with an active wheel (6-5). The upper end of the base (6-1) is connected to the telescopic end of the lifting cylinder (7). The motor (6-4) is installed on the upper end of the base (6-1). The rotating end of the motor (6-4) is connected to the active wheel (6-5) through a transmission belt. The other end of the active desalination rollers (6-2) and driven desalination rollers (6-3) is provided with a set of transmission wheels (6-6), and the transmission wheels (6-6) are connected and driven by a transmission belt.

4. The ham desalting device according to claim 1, characterized in that... ； The lower cavity of the box (1) is the liquid receiving cavity (9).

5. The ham desalting device according to claim 1, characterized in that; The clamping cylinder (5) is fixedly installed on the outside of the box (1).

6. The ham desalting device according to claim 1, characterized in that; The nozzle (8) is installed at an angle on the support block (4) to facilitate spraying water to rinse the ham held by the support block (4). The water pipe connected to the nozzle (8) extends along the box body (1).

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