Centrifugal device for food and beverage production

Abstract

The utility model discloses a food beverage production centrifugal device which comprises a frame, an intermittent pressing mechanism, a shell clamping mechanism and a clamping auxiliary mechanism, and the intermittent pressing mechanism comprises a hydraulic assembly, a lower pressing plate, a centrifugal box, sieve holes and a connecting frame. The shell clamping mechanism comprises an outer box body, a clamping pipe, a clamping rod, a clamping groove, a warped toothed rod, a directional frame, an inner toothed plate and a compression spring, the lower pressing plate is driven by the hydraulic assembly to intermittently press the interior of the centrifugal box, and the material separation efficiency in the centrifugal process can be effectively improved; according to the shell clamping mechanism, firm clamping of a shell and a centrifugal box is achieved through a clamping pipe, a clamping rod, a warping tooth rod and other assemblies, efficient clamping and dismounting operation can be achieved through arrangement of a compression spring, it is ensured that equipment keeps stable in the working process, a clamping auxiliary mechanism can make a directional frame and an ejector block longitudinally fixed on the outer wall of the clamping pipe, and the clamping auxiliary mechanism is convenient to use. Therefore, additional support is provided, and the accuracy and stability of clamping are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field, and more specifically, to a centrifugal device for food and beverage production. Background Technology

[0002] In food and beverage production, centrifuges primarily rely on high-speed rotation to generate centrifugal force, promoting material separation. Ideally, the juice in the material should be quickly discharged through centrifugation. However, during centrifugation, some materials may adhere to the inner wall of the equipment, especially highly viscous pulp and juice. Due to centrifugal force, these materials often adhere firmly to the inner wall, making them difficult to separate effectively by rotation. This is particularly problematic when processing moist, viscous materials, as incomplete separation from the inner wall leads to delayed juice extraction.

[0003] Due to differences in density, shape, and moisture content, some lighter or wetter materials may not be evenly distributed in the centrifuge chamber during centrifugation. This results in centrifugal force not acting equally on all materials, causing some materials to fail to dehydrate effectively, especially those close to the inner wall, which will greatly reduce the juice extraction effect.

[0004] In the food and beverage production process, the external protective shell not only protects the equipment, increases safety, and reduces external pollution, but also prevents material leakage and splashing to a certain extent. Currently, the design of the external protective shell of equipment is usually quite complex, and installation and disassembly require multiple steps and tools. For example, some protective shells use bolt-fixed or snap-fit ​​structures. Although this method can ensure the sturdiness of the protective shell, it also leads to a cumbersome installation and disassembly process. Especially in production environments that require frequent cleaning and maintenance, operators need to spend a lot of time disassembling and reinstalling, which greatly affects production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a centrifuge device for food and beverage production, which solves the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the material adhering to the inner wall during the centrifugation process cannot be extracted in time, and the installation and disassembly of the outer protective shell are inconvenient.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a centrifuge device for food and beverage production, comprising a frame, an intermittent pressing mechanism, a shell clamping mechanism, and a clamping auxiliary mechanism. The intermittent pressing mechanism includes a hydraulic component, a lower pressure plate, a centrifuge chamber, sieve holes, and a connecting frame. The hydraulic component is installed at the top end of the frame, the lower pressure plate is installed at the output end of the hydraulic component, and the connecting frame is installed at the bottom end of the centrifuge chamber. The centrifuge chamber is mounted on the frame with a limiting rotation setting. Multiple sets of sieve holes are arranged on the side wall of the centrifuge chamber. The lower pressure plate can intermittently press against the inside of the centrifuge chamber. The shell clamping mechanism includes an outer casing, a clamping tube, a clamping rod, a clamping groove, a toothed rod, a directional frame, an inner toothed plate, and a compression spring. The outer casing is fixedly fitted onto the outside of the centrifuge chamber. The clamping tube is installed on the outer casing. The clamping rod can extend into the inside of the clamping tube to compress the compression spring. The clamping groove is arranged on the side wall of the clamping rod. The toothed rod is rotatably installed on the side wall of the clamping tube. The directional frame is directionally and slidably installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube. The inner toothed plate on the inner wall of the directional frame meshes with one end of the toothed rod.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism includes a top block, a winding rod, a limiting ring, a rotating rod, and adjustment holes. The top block is installed on the top end of the directional frame, the winding rod is installed on the side wall of the top block, the limiting ring is installed on the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​tube to limit rotation, the rotating rod is installed on the bottom end of the limiting ring, and multiple sets of adjustment holes are provided on the rotating rod. Different adjustment holes can be fitted into the winding rod to fix the directional frame and the top block longitudinally on the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​tube.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a base frame is installed at the bottom end of the frame, and a drive motor is installed at the top end face of the base frame. The base frame provides support for the entire device.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a transmission component is installed at the output end of the drive motor, and one end of the transmission component is connected to the connecting frame. The transmission component facilitates the provision of stable power transmission to the centrifuge.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a bottom support plate is installed on the frame, and the connecting frame is configured to limit rotation in the center of the bottom support plate. The bottom support plate is configured to provide support for the outer casing.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a side plate is installed at the bottom of the side wall of the outer casing, and a connecting plate is installed at the bottom of the side wall of the clamping pipe, and the connecting plate is fixedly installed at the top of the side plate. The side plate facilitates the stable installation of the clamping pipe.

[0014] This invention is further configured such that one end of the snap-fit ​​rod can extend through the bottom support plate and the side plate, and engages with the snap-fit ​​tube for quick snap-fit. The rod can compress the compression spring by extending into the snap-fit ​​tube. This design provides a quick snap-fit ​​function, facilitating rapid connection and disassembly between components, improving the flexibility of the production process and the ease of maintenance.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that a spring support plate is installed on the top end face of the connecting plate, and one end of the spring support plate is connected to the bottom end of the orientation frame. The spring support plate is installed on the top end face of the connecting plate and is connected to the orientation frame to provide additional support and restoring force, thereby ensuring the structural integrity and applicability.

[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a centrifuge device for food and beverage production, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This invention features an intermittent pressing mechanism. The lower pressure plate is driven by a hydraulic component to intermittently press into the centrifuge chamber, which can effectively improve the material separation efficiency during the centrifugation process. This allows the material to be subjected to more uniform pressing force within the centrifuge chamber. The hydraulic system makes the movement of the lower pressure plate more precise and adjustable, thereby adapting to different materials or operational needs and improving the flexibility of the production process.

[0019] This utility model is equipped with a shell snap-fit ​​mechanism, which achieves a firm snap-fit ​​between the shell and the centrifuge through components such as snap-fit ​​tube, snap-fit ​​rod, and toothed rod. The compression spring helps to achieve efficient snap-fit ​​and disassembly operations, ensuring that the equipment remains stable during operation. The meshing design of the toothed rod and the inner toothed plate makes the snap-fit ​​more secure, preventing the equipment from loosening or becoming unstable during operation, thereby ensuring the long-term efficient operation of the equipment.

[0020] This utility model is equipped with a snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism. Through the cooperation of components such as the top block, the winding rod, and the limiting ring, the snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism can fix the directional frame and the top block longitudinally on the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​tube, thereby providing additional support and ensuring the accuracy and stability of the snap-fit. The design of the adjustment hole and the rotating rod can adjust the working state of the snap-fit ​​mechanism as needed, making it convenient for operators to adjust and adapt to different production needs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device in the unused state of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the device in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3This is a structural schematic diagram of the outer shell mounting method in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell snap-fit ​​mechanism and the snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the outer shell snap-fit ​​mechanism and the snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism in this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Hydraulic assembly; 2. Lower pressure plate; 3. Centrifuge; 4. Sieve hole; 5. Connecting frame; 6. Outer casing; 7. Clamping pipe; 8. Clamping rod; 9. Clamping slot; 10. Grinding tooth rod; 11. Orientation frame; 12. Inner tooth plate; 13. Compression spring; 14. Top block; 15. Winding rod; 16. Limiting ring; 17. Rotating rod; 18. Adjustment hole; 19. Base frame; 20. Drive motor; 21. Transmission assembly; 22. Bottom support plate; 23. Side plate; 24. Connecting plate; 25. Spring support plate; 101. Frame. Detailed Implementation

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-5A centrifuge device for food and beverage production includes a frame 101, an intermittent pressing mechanism, a shell clamping mechanism, and a clamping auxiliary mechanism. The intermittent pressing mechanism includes a hydraulic component 1, a lower pressure plate 2, a centrifuge chamber 3, sieve holes 4, and a connecting frame 5. The hydraulic component 1 is installed at the top end of the frame 101, the lower pressure plate 2 is installed at the output end of the hydraulic component 1, and the connecting frame 5 is installed at the bottom end of the centrifuge chamber 3. The centrifuge chamber 3 is mounted on the frame 101 with a limit rotation setting. Multiple sets of sieve holes 4 are arranged on the side wall of the centrifuge chamber 3. The lower pressure plate 2 can intermittently press into the interior of the centrifuge chamber 3. The connecting mechanism includes an outer casing 6, a locking tube 7, a locking rod 8, a locking groove 9, a toothed rod 10, a directional frame 11, an inner toothed plate 12, and a compression spring 13. The outer casing 6 is fixedly fitted onto the outside of the centrifuge 3. The locking tube 7 is installed on the outer casing 6. The locking rod 8 can extend into the inside of the locking tube 7 to compress the compression spring 13. The locking groove 9 is set on the side wall of the locking rod 8. The toothed rod 10 is rotatably installed on the side wall of the locking tube 7. The directional frame 11 is directionally and slidably installed on the outer wall of the locking tube 7. The inner toothed plate 12 on the inner wall of the directional frame 11 is engaged with one end of the toothed rod 10.

[0031] In this embodiment, food and beverage processing is achieved through a combination of hydraulic and centrifugal methods. The hydraulic component 1 is installed on top of the frame 101, applying intermittent pressure to the centrifuge chamber 3 via the lower pressure plate 2. The centrifuge chamber 3 is connected to the drive motor 20 at the bottom via a connecting frame 5, achieving limited rotation on the frame 101. Multiple sets of sieve holes 4 are provided on the side walls of the centrifuge chamber 3 to achieve material separation in conjunction with centrifugal motion. The bottom support plate 22 provides rotational support for the connecting frame 5, ensuring the stability of the entire centrifugation process. The drive motor 20 drives the connecting frame 5 via a transmission component 21, causing the centrifuge chamber 3 to generate continuous centrifugal force. The rotational movement ensures that the outer casing 6 is securely connected to the outer end of the centrifuge 3. The outer casing 6 is fixedly fitted onto the outside of the centrifuge 3 and forms a reliable connection through the locking tube 7 and the locking rod 8. The locking rod 8 passes through the bottom support plate 22 and the side plate 23 and extends into the inside of the locking tube 7, compressing the internal compression spring 13. The locking groove 9 on the side wall of the locking rod 8 cooperates with the prying tooth rod 10, and the prying tooth rod 10 engages with the inner tooth plate 12 on the inner wall of the orientation frame 11, forming a complete locking mechanism. Further prying the prying tooth rod 10 causes the locking rod 8 to compress the compression spring 13, thereby moving the prying tooth rod 10 away from the locking groove 9.

[0032] The snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism includes a top block 14, a winding rod 15, a limiting ring 16, a rotating rod 17, and adjusting holes 18. The top block 14 is installed on the top end of the orientation frame 11, the winding rod 15 is installed on the side wall of the top block 14, the limiting ring 16 is installed on the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​tube 7 to limit rotation, the rotating rod 17 is installed on the bottom end of the limiting ring 16, and multiple sets of adjusting holes 18 are provided on the rotating rod 17. Different adjusting holes 18 can be fitted into the winding rod 15 to fix the orientation frame 11 and the top block 14 longitudinally on the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​tube 7.

[0033] In this embodiment, the top block 14 is installed on the top of the orientation frame 11, and the winding rod 15 on its side wall can cooperate with multiple adjustment holes 18 on the rotating rod 17 at the bottom of the limiting ring 16 to fix the orientation frame 11 at different heights. The limiting ring 16 is limited to rotation on the outer wall of the clamping tube 7. Different adjustment holes 18 can be selected to cooperate with the winding rod 15 by rotation adjustment. The spring support plate 25 is installed on the top of the connecting plate 24 and connected to the bottom of the orientation frame 11 to provide additional support and restoring force.

[0034] Please see Figures 1-5 As a supplementary embodiment of a food and beverage production centrifuge device for intermittent pressing mechanism, shell snap-fit ​​mechanism and snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism: A base frame 19 is installed at the bottom end of the frame 101, and a drive motor 20 is installed on the top end face of the base frame 19. A transmission component 21 is installed at the output end of the drive motor 20, and one end of the transmission component 21 is connected to the connecting frame 5. A bottom support plate 22 is installed on the frame 101, and the connecting frame 5 is configured to be limited and rotated in the center of the bottom support plate 22. A side plate 23 is installed at the bottom end of the side wall of the outer casing 6. A connecting plate 24 is installed at the bottom end of the side wall of the snap-fit ​​tube 7, and the connecting plate 24 is fixedly installed at the top end of the side plate 23. One end of the snap-fit ​​rod 8 can extend through the bottom support plate 22 and the side plate 23, and is configured to quickly snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​tube 7. A spring support plate 25 is installed on the top end face of the connecting plate 24, and one end of the spring support plate 25 is connected to the bottom end of the directional frame 11.

[0035] More specifically, firstly, the drive motor 20 starts, which drives the connecting frame 5 to rotate via the transmission assembly 21. The connecting frame 5 is an important component mounted on the frame 101 at the bottom of the centrifuge 3, serving as support and limiting element to ensure the stable rotation of the centrifuge 3. The rotation of the connecting frame 5 causes the centrifuge 3 to rotate within the frame 101 in a restricted manner. The centrifuge 3 itself is equipped with multiple sieve holes 4, which help separate food and beverage materials. Then, the intermittent pressing mechanism is activated. When the centrifuge 3 starts rotating and reaches the required working state, the hydraulic assembly 1 drives the lower pressure plate 2 through its output end. The hydraulic assembly 1 controls the intermittent pressing of the lower pressure plate 2. The pressure plate 2 applies pressure to the centrifuge 3, helping to separate the materials. As the pressure plate 2 moves, the materials are gradually separated through the sieve holes 4 of the centrifuge 3, ensuring that unqualified components or residues in the materials are filtered out. The outer casing 6 is connected to the centrifuge 3 through the clamping pipe 7 and clamping rod 8. During the rotation of the centrifuge 3, the clamping part of the outer casing 6 remains in a tight state and is not affected by the rotation, ensuring airtightness. The outer casing can protect the centrifuge 3 from external influences and prevent internal materials from splashing out.

[0036] In summary, when the overall equipment is in use or operation: when the intermittent pressing mechanism is required, food and beverage processing is achieved through a combination of hydraulic and centrifugal methods. The hydraulic component 1 is installed on the top of the frame 101 and applies intermittent pressure to the centrifuge box 3 through the lower pressure plate 2. The centrifuge box 3 is connected to the drive motor 20 at the bottom through the connecting frame 5, and achieves limited rotation on the frame 101. Multiple sets of sieve holes 4 are provided on the side wall of the centrifuge box 3 to achieve material separation in conjunction with the centrifugal motion. The bottom support plate 22 provides rotational support for the connecting frame 5 to ensure the stability of the entire centrifugation process. The drive motor 20 drives the connecting frame 5 through the transmission component 21, so that the centrifuge box 3 generates continuous rotational motion.

[0037] When the outer casing locking mechanism is required to operate, ensure that the outer casing 6 is securely connected to the outer end of the centrifuge 3. The outer casing 6 is fixedly fitted onto the outside of the centrifuge 3 and forms a reliable connection through the locking tube 7 and the locking rod 8. The locking rod 8 passes through the bottom support plate 22 and the side plate 23 and extends into the inside of the locking tube 7, compressing the internal compression spring 13. The locking groove 9 on the side wall of the locking rod 8 cooperates with the prying tooth rod 10, and the prying tooth rod 10 engages with the inner tooth plate 12 on the inner wall of the orientation frame 11, forming a complete locking mechanism. Further prying the prying tooth rod 10 causes the locking rod 8 to compress the compression spring 13, thereby moving the prying tooth rod 10 away from the locking groove 9.

[0038] When the auxiliary mechanism needs to be engaged, the top block 14 is installed on the top of the orientation frame 11. The winding rod 15 on its side wall can cooperate with multiple adjustment holes 18 on the rotating rod 17 at the bottom of the limiting ring 16 to fix the orientation frame 11 at different heights. The limiting ring 16 is limited to rotate on the outer wall of the clamping tube 7. Different adjustment holes 18 can be selected to cooperate with the winding rod 15 by rotation adjustment. The spring support plate 25 is installed on the top of the connecting plate 24 and connected to the bottom of the orientation frame 11 to provide additional support and reset force.

[0039] First, the drive motor 20 starts, which drives the connecting frame 5 to rotate via the transmission assembly 21. The connecting frame 5 is an important component mounted on the frame 101 at the bottom of the centrifuge 3, serving as support and limiting element to ensure the stable rotation of the centrifuge 3. The rotation of the connecting frame 5 causes the centrifuge 3 to rotate within the frame 101 in a restricted manner. The centrifuge 3 itself is equipped with multiple sieve holes 4, which help separate food and beverage materials. The intermittent pressing mechanism is activated when the centrifuge 3 begins to rotate and reaches the required working state. The hydraulic assembly 1 then drives the lower pressure plate 2 through its output end to actuate. The hydraulic assembly 1 controls the intermittent pressing of the lower pressure plate 2. The pressure plate 2 applies pressure to the centrifuge 3, helping to separate the materials. As the pressure plate 2 moves, the materials are gradually separated through the sieve holes 4 of the centrifuge 3, ensuring that unqualified components or residues in the materials are filtered out. The outer casing 6 is connected to the centrifuge 3 through the clamping pipe 7 and clamping rod 8. During the rotation of the centrifuge 3, the clamping part of the outer casing 6 remains in a tight state and is not affected by the rotation, ensuring airtightness. The outer casing can protect the centrifuge 3 from external influences and prevent internal materials from splashing out.

[0040] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A food and beverage production centrifugal device comprising a frame (101), an intermittent pressing mechanism, a housing clamping mechanism and a clamping auxiliary mechanism, characterized in that: The intermittent pressing mechanism comprises a hydraulic assembly (1), a pressing plate (2), a centrifugal box (3), a sieve hole (4) and a connecting frame (5), the hydraulic assembly (1) is installed at the top end of the frame (101), the pressing plate (2) is installed at the output end of the hydraulic assembly (1), the connecting frame (5) is installed at the bottom end of the centrifugal box (3), the centrifugal box (3) is rotatably arranged on the frame (101) in cooperation with the limit, a plurality of sieve holes (4) are arranged on the side wall of the centrifugal box (3), the shell clamping mechanism comprises an outer box (6), a clamping pipe (7), a clamping rod (8), a clamping groove (9), a skewed tooth rod (10), a directional frame (11), an inner tooth plate (12) and a compression spring (13), the outer box (6) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the centrifugal box (3), the clamping pipe (7) is installed on the outer box (6), the clamping rod (8) can be inserted into the inside of the clamping pipe (7) to compress the compression spring (13), the clamping groove (9) is arranged on the side wall of the clamping rod (8), the skewed tooth rod (10) is rotatably installed on the side wall of the clamping pipe (7), the directional frame (11) is slidably installed on the outer wall of the clamping pipe (7), and the inner tooth plate (12) on the inner wall of the directional frame (11) is in meshing connection with one end of the skewed tooth rod (10).

2. A centrifugal device for the production of food and beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping auxiliary mechanism comprises a top block (14), a winding rod (15), a limiting ring (16), a rotating rod (17) and an adjusting hole (18), the top block (14) is installed at the top end of the directional frame (11), the winding rod (15) is installed on the side wall of the top block (14), the limiting ring (16) is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the clamping pipe (7), the rotating rod (17) is installed at the bottom end of the limiting ring (16), a plurality of adjusting holes (18) are arranged on the rotating rod (17), different adjusting holes (18) can be sleeved into the winding rod (15), so that the directional frame (11) and the top block (14) are fixed longitudinally on the outer wall of the clamping pipe (7).

3. The centrifugal device for food and beverage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the frame (101) is provided with a bottom frame (19), and the top end surface of the bottom frame (19) is provided with a driving motor (20).

4. A centrifugal device for the production of food and beverage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The output end of the driving motor (20) is provided with a transmission assembly (21), and one end of the transmission assembly (21) is connected with the connecting frame (5).

5. The food and beverage production centrifugal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (101) is provided with a bottom support plate (22), and the connecting frame (5) is rotatably arranged in the middle of the bottom support plate (22).

6. A centrifugal device for the production of food and beverage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side wall of the outer box (6) is provided with a lateral plate (23), the side wall of the clamping pipe (7) is provided with a connecting plate (24), and the connecting plate (24) is fixedly installed at the top end of the lateral plate (23).

7. A centrifugal device for the production of food and beverage according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the clamping rod (8) can extend through the bottom support plate (22) and the lateral plate (23) and be quickly clamped with the clamping pipe (7).

8. A centrifugal device for the production of food and beverage according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top end surface of the connecting plate (24) is provided with a spring support plate (25), and one end of the spring support plate (25) is connected with the bottom end of the directional frame (11).

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