Drying box for beef processing

By introducing heat-conducting flues and sealing discs into the beef drying oven, the heat from the humid airflow is recovered and utilized, solving the problem of resource waste and improving drying efficiency and the energy efficiency of the hot air blower.

CN223896400UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10CHUXIONG NORMAL UNIV +1
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Application Number
CN202422833413.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-20
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-20

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Technical Problem

Existing beef drying boxes fail to effectively recover and utilize the heat in the humid airflow, resulting in resource waste and low drying efficiency.

Method used

A drying oven was designed that recovers and reuses heat from the humid airflow by introducing a heat-conducting flue and a sealing plate structure. The heat is then exchanged with the outside air through the heat-conducting flue to achieve heat reuse.

Benefits of technology

It improved drying efficiency, reduced the power consumption of the hot air blower, increased the heat inside the drying chamber, and enhanced the drying effect of the beef strips.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a drying box for beef processing, and belongs to the technical field of beef processing. The induced draft fan and the air heater are fixed to the top and the bottom of the drying box respectively, the smoke pipe is fixed to an air outlet of the induced draft fan, the air inlet pipe is fixed to an air inlet of the air heater, an air inlet cover with holes is connected between the smoke pipe and the air inlet pipe, and a sealing disc is fixed to the interior of the smoke pipe. Through the arrangement of the sealing disc and the heat conduction smoke pipe, humid and hot airflow flows into the heat conduction smoke pipe through the sealing disc, external air enters from the air inlet cover with the holes and flows through the heat conduction smoke pipe, heat exchange between the air and the humid and hot airflow is achieved through the heat conduction smoke pipe, and recycling of heat in the humid and hot airflow is achieved; the air is heated and then enters the hot-air blower, the power consumption of the hot-air blower is reduced, meanwhile, heat in the drying box can be improved, and therefore the drying efficiency of the beef strips in the drying box is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to beef processing technical field especially relates to a drying box for beef processing. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of making beef jerky, beef is often cut into strips, then the strip-shaped beef is washed, seasoning is added for pickling after washing, and drying is carried out after pickling. When drying, a drying box is used. The beef strips are placed in the drying box, the hot air fan of the drying box is started, the hot air flow generated by the hot air fan flows through the position of the beef strips, the drying of the beef strips is realized, and the wet hot air flow is formed after the hot air flow passes through the position of the beef strips. The wet hot air flow is discharged from the air guide fan position at the top of the drying box.

[0003] Through the search, the authorized announcement No. CN220062437U of Chinese patent discloses a drying equipment for beef jerky, which comprises a beef drying box. A driving mechanism is arranged in the beef drying box. A turnover mechanism is arranged on one side of the driving mechanism. When the driving mechanism works, the turnover mechanism is turned over. The inside of the beef drying box is divided into a drying cavity and an equipment cavity by a partition. The driving mechanism and the turnover mechanism are arranged in the equipment cavity and the drying cavity, respectively. The beef drying box is symmetrically hinged with a door at opposite ends. Through the reciprocating motor, the gear, the connecting shaft and the turnover plate, the reciprocating motor rotates, drives the gear to rotate through multiple transmission processes, and then drives the connecting shaft and the turnover plate to reverse. Then the reciprocating motor reverses, and the turnover plate rotates repeatedly. The two sides of the beef jerky are fully and completely dried, the drying of the beef jerky is more sufficient and fast, and the drying efficiency is higher.

[0004] After the above-mentioned patent places the beef strips in the beef drying box, the hot air fan is started, the hot air flow flows through the position of the beef strips to realize the drying of the beef strips, the wet hot air flow is formed after the hot air flow passes through the position of the beef strips, and the wet hot air flow is discharged from the top of the drying box under the action of the air guide fan. However, the wet hot air flow still contains a large amount of heat, and the drying box does not recycle and utilize the heat in the wet hot air flow. Therefore, the present application provides a drying box for beef processing to meet the needs. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a drying box for beef processing to solve the technical problem that the drying box does not recycle and utilize the heat in the wet hot air flow.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0007] A drying box for beef processing, which comprises a drying box and air guide fans and hot air fans fixed at the top and the bottom of the drying box, respectively, and further comprises:

[0008] The heat-conducting flue is fixed at the bottom of the sealing disc, the sealing disc is provided with a flue, the flue is communicated with the heat-conducting flue, the number of the heat-conducting flues is several, the bottom of each of the heat-conducting flues is fixedly penetrated through the air inlet pipe and extends below the air inlet pipe, and a vertical through slot is formed in the side of each of the heat-conducting flues.

[0009] Preferably, the main flue and the air inlet pipe are fixedly sleeved with a support, and the support is fixed to the side of the drying box.

[0010] Preferably, the sealing disc is fixedly provided with a converging ring, and the inner wall of the converging ring is a slope.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the converging ring is a curved surface that is curved upwards, and the converging ring is located inside the raised portion.

[0012] Preferably, the number of the heat-conducting flues is four, the four heat-conducting flues are all arc-shaped, and the center of the heat-conducting flues is located on the central axis of the sealing disc.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the sealing disc is fixedly provided with a central flow guide cover, and the central flow guide cover is located between the heat-conducting flues.

[0014] Preferably, the circumferential surface of the central flow guide cover is fixedly provided with an inclined strip, and the inclined strip is provided with an inclined flow guide surface.

[0015] Preferably, the height of the central flow guide cover is greater than the height of the vertical through slot.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] In the scheme, the wet hot air flows to the heat-conducting flue through the sealing disc, the outside air enters the heat-conducting flue through the air inlet cover with holes, and the heat exchange between the air and the wet hot air is realized through the heat-conducting flue, so that the heat in the wet hot air is recycled, the air is heated and then enters the hot air fan, the power consumption of the hot air fan is reduced, the heat in the drying box is increased, and the drying efficiency of the beef strips in the drying box is improved.

[0018] Through the arrangement of the central flow guide cover and the inclined strip, the air flows to the central flow guide cover through the vertical through slot in the heat-conducting flue, the air passes between the central flow guide cover and the heat-conducting flue, the air circulation path is increased, the heat exchange capacity of the air is improved, and the air flows to the heat-conducting flue under the guidance of the inclined strip when the air flows through the inclined strip, the air contacts the side of the heat-conducting flue close to the central flow guide cover again, the heat exchange of the air is realized again, and the heat exchange capacity of the air is improved again. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure and enable those skilled in the art to implement and use the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the hot air blower of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the heat-conducting flue of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a top cross-sectional view of the heat-conducting flue of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the sealing plate of this utility model.

[0025] [Figure Labels]

[0026] 1. Drying oven; 2. Exhaust fan; 3. Hot air fan; 4. Main flue; 5. Air inlet pipe; 6. Perforated air inlet hood; 7. Sealing plate; 8. Heat-conducting flue; 9. Central guide hood; 10. Diagonal strip; 11. Protrusion; 12. Gathering ring; 13. Vertical through groove; 14. Flue.

[0027] As shown in the figure, specific structures and devices are marked in the figure to clearly illustrate the structure of the embodiments of this utility model. However, this is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit this utility model to the specific structure, device and environment. According to specific needs, those skilled in the art can adjust or modify these devices and environments, and such adjustments or modifications are still included in the scope of the appended claims. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following is a detailed description of a drying box for beef processing provided by this utility model, with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, to make the embodiments more detailed, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments; those skilled in the art can also use other alternative methods to implement some known technologies; and the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" in the specification indicates that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) should be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0030] Generally, terms can be understood at least partly from their use in context. For example, depending at least partly on the context, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense. Additionally, the term "based on" can be understood not necessarily to convey an exclusive set of factors, but rather, alternatively, depending at least partly on the context, to allow for the presence of other factors that are not necessarily explicitly described.

[0031] like Figures 1-5 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a drying box for beef processing, including a drying box 1 and an exhaust fan 2 and a hot air fan 3 respectively fixed to the top and bottom of the drying box 1. Beef strips are placed in the drying box 1, and the hot air fan 3 and exhaust fan 2 are started. The hot airflow generated by the hot air fan 3 flows through the beef strips, drying them. After passing through the beef strips, the hot airflow forms a humid airflow, which is discharged from the drying box 1 under the action of the exhaust fan 2, preventing the humid airflow from accumulating inside the drying box 1 and affecting the drying of the beef strips. The device also includes:

[0032] A heat-conducting flue 8 is provided. The outlet of the induced draft fan 2 is fixed with a main flue 4, and the inlet of the hot air fan 3 is fixed with an inlet pipe 5. A perforated inlet hood 6 connects the main flue 4 and the inlet pipe 5. The perforated inlet hood 6 consists of a circular cover and circular holes formed on the cover. A sealing plate 7 is fixed inside the main flue 4. The heat-conducting flue 8 is fixed to the bottom of the sealing plate 7. A flue 14 is provided on the sealing plate 7, and the flue 14 is connected to the heat-conducting flue 8. There are several heat-conducting flues 8, and the bottom of each heat-conducting flue 8 is fixedly inserted through the inlet pipe 5 and extends below the inlet pipe 5. A perforated inlet hood 6 is provided on the side of each heat-conducting flue 8. The humid and hot airflow blown out by the induced draft fan 2 flows through the main flue 4 to the sealing plate 7, then flows through the flue 14 of the sealing plate 7 into the heat-conducting flue 8, and finally exits from the bottom of the heat-conducting flue 8. Outside air enters through the perforated air inlet hood 6 and flows through the heat-conducting flue 8. The heat-conducting flue 8 is used to realize the heat exchange between the air and the humid and hot airflow, so that the air is heated and then enters the hot air blower 3 through the air inlet pipe 5. This realizes the reuse of heat in the humid and hot airflow, reduces the power consumption of the hot air blower 3, and increases the heat in the drying chamber 1, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the beef strips in the drying chamber 1.

[0033] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, in this embodiment, the main flue 4 and the air inlet pipe 5 are fixed with a bracket, the bracket is fixed on the side of the drying box 1, through the bracket to improve the fixed stability and reliability of the main flue 4 and the air inlet pipe 5.

[0034] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 5 shown, in this embodiment, the sealing disc 7 is fixed with a gathering ring 12, the inner wall of the gathering ring 12 is inclined, when the wet hot airflow flows to the top of the sealing disc 7, under the action of the inclined inner wall of the gathering ring 12, it flows to the flue 14, through the gathering ring 12 to realize the flow guiding of the wet hot airflow, so that the wet hot airflow flows smoothly to the flue 14.

[0035] As shown in Figure 3 shown, in this embodiment, the center of the top of the sealing disc 7 is provided with a protruding part 11, the top of the protruding part 11 is a curved surface bending upward, and the protruding part 11 is located inside the gathering ring 12, when the wet hot airflow flows through the protruding part 11, under the flow guiding action of the curved surface at the top of the protruding part 11, it is automatically dispersed to the position of the flue 14, reducing the accumulation of the wet hot airflow on the top of the sealing disc 7, so that the flow of the wet hot airflow is more smooth.

[0036] As shown in Figure 4 shown, in this embodiment, the number of heat conducting flues 8 is four, the four heat conducting flues 8 are all arc-shaped, and the centers of the heat conducting flues 8 are located on the central axis of the sealing disc 7, the four heat conducting flues 8 are used to realize the heat exchange between the air and the wet hot airflow, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency between the air and the wet hot airflow.

[0037] As shown in Figure 3 shown, in this embodiment, the bottom of the sealing disc 7 is fixed with a center flow guide cover 9, the center flow guide cover 9 is located between the several heat conducting flues 8, the air flowing from the vertical through slot 13 flows to the position of the center flow guide cover 9, so that the air passes between the center flow guide cover 9 and the heat conducting flues 8, realizing the utilization of the heat on the side of the heat conducting flues 8 close to the center flow guide cover 9, and increasing the flow path of the air, improving the heat exchange capacity of the air.

[0038] As shown in Figure 4 shown, in this embodiment, the circumferential surface of the center flow guide cover 9 is fixed with an inclined strip 10, the surface of the inclined strip 10 is provided with an inclined flow guide surface, when the air flowing to the center flow guide cover 9 flows through the inclined strip 10, under the guiding action of the flow guide surface on the inclined strip 10, it flows to the heat conducting flues 8, and contacts the side of the heat conducting flues 8 close to the center flow guide cover 9 again, realizing the secondary heat exchange of the air, thereby improving the heat exchange capacity of the air.

[0039] As shown in Figure 3As shown, in the embodiment, the height of the center fairing 9 is greater than the height of the vertical through slot 13, which ensures that the air flow in the vertical through slot 13 to the center fairing 9 can pass between the center fairing 9 and the heat-conducting flue 8 under the guiding action of the center fairing 9, so that the air heat exchange is more stable and reliable.

[0040] Working principle: the beef strips to be dried are placed in the drying box 1, the air heater 3 is started to make the hot air flow through the beef strip position to realize drying of the beef strips, the hot air flow forms a wet hot air flow after flowing through the beef strip position and flows into the main flue 4 under the action of the induced draft fan 2;

[0041] The wet hot air flow flows into the heat-conducting flue 8 through the smoke flue 14 under the guiding action of the raised portion 11 and the gathering ring 12 on the sealing disc 7, and finally flows out from the bottom of the heat-conducting flue 8, when the wet hot air flow flows in the heat-conducting flue 8, the outside air enters from the air inlet cover 6 with holes and flows through the position of the heat-conducting flue 8, the air flows through the heat-conducting flue 8 from the side of the heat-conducting flue 8 away from the center fairing, when the air flows through the heat-conducting flue 8 from the side of the heat-conducting flue 8 away from the center fairing, the air exchanges heat with the wet hot air flow through the heat-conducting flue 8, the air flowing through the vertical through slot 13 flows to the position of the center fairing 9, so that the air passes between the center fairing 9 and the heat-conducting flue 8, heat of the side of the heat-conducting flue 8 close to the center fairing 9 is utilized, and the air flow path is increased, the air heat exchange capacity is improved, and when the air flows through the inclined strip 10, the air flows to the heat-conducting flue 8 under the guiding action of the guide surface of the inclined strip 10, and contacts the side of the heat-conducting flue 8 close to the center fairing 9 again, so that the air is heat exchanged again, the air heat exchange capacity is improved, the air is heated through the air inlet pipe 5 and then enters the air heater 3, the power consumption of the air heater 3 is reduced, and the heat in the drying box 1 is also increased, so that the drying efficiency of the beef strips in the drying box 1 is improved.

[0042] The utility model discloses any in the utility model's essence and range do's replacement, modification, equivalent method and scheme. In order to make the public have the thorough understanding of the utility model, the specific details have been explained in the above utility model preferred embodiment, and the description without these details can also completely understand the utility model for the person skilled in the art.

[0043] The above only is the preferred implementation mode of the utility model, and it should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled person in the art, on the premise of not departing from the principle of the utility model, can make a number of improvements and refinements, and these improvements and refinements also should be regarded as the protection range of the utility model.

Claims

1. A drying box for beef processing, comprising a drying box (1) and an induced draft fan (2) and a hot air fan (3) respectively fixed to the top and bottom of the drying box (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The main flue (4) is fixed at the outlet of the blower (2), and the air inlet (5) is fixed at the inlet of the hot air blower (3). A perforated air inlet hood (6) is connected between the main flue (4) and the air inlet (5). A sealing plate (7) is fixed inside the main flue (4). The heat-conducting flue (8) is fixed at the bottom of the sealing plate (7). A flue (14) is opened on the sealing plate (7). The flue (14) is connected to the heat-conducting flue (8). There are several heat-conducting flues (8). The bottom of several heat-conducting flues (8) is fixed through the air inlet (5) and extends to the bottom of the air inlet (5). A vertical through groove (13) is opened on the side of the heat-conducting flue (8).

2. The drying oven for beef processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the main flue (4) and the air inlet pipe (5) are fixedly fitted with brackets, which are fixed to the side of the drying box (1).

3. The drying oven for beef processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A gathering ring (12) is fixed on the sealing plate (7), and the inner wall of the gathering ring (12) is inclined.

4. The drying oven for beef processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sealing plate (7) has a protrusion (11) at the center of its top. The top of the protrusion (11) is an upward curved surface, and the protrusion (11) is located inside the gathering ring (12).

5. The drying oven for beef processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of heat-conducting flues (8) is four, and all four heat-conducting flues (8) are arc-shaped, with the center of the heat-conducting flue (8) located on the central axis of the sealing plate (7).

6. The drying oven for beef processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the sealing plate (7) is fixed with a central guide shroud (9), which is located between several heat-conducting flue pipes (8).

7. The drying oven for beef processing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The central flow guide (9) has a slanted strip (10) fixed on its circumferential surface, and the surface of the slanted strip (10) is provided with an inclined flow guide surface.

8. The drying oven for beef processing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The height of the central guide shield (9) is greater than the height of the vertical through groove (13).

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  • Drying equipment for beef jerky

    CN220062437U