Apple crisp chip wetting device
By employing a raised ring and slot structure in the apple chip spraying device, the problem of easily damaged screw holes was solved, enabling rapid repair and improved structural stability. This also simplifies the screw hole replacement process and reduces the impact on the spraying operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
In existing apple chip spraying devices, the screw holes on the top of the pressure tank are easily damaged, making it difficult to install the top cover smoothly, resulting in long maintenance cycles and affecting the spraying operation.
The structure employs a convex ring and slot, with the insert block plugged into the convex ring. The first screw passes through the screw hole of the top cover and the convex ring to connect, dispersing the pressure force. The cooperation of the rectangular rod and the support improves the structural stability and reduces the requirement for the top wall thickness of the pressure tank.
It shortens the maintenance cycle, improves structural stability, reduces the impact on wet spraying operations, and simplifies the replacement process of screw holes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model is a wet spraying device for apple chips, belonging to the field of food processing. Background Technology
[0002] An air compressor plays a crucial role in the processing of apple chips. Through mechanical operation, the air compressor draws in and compresses outside air, continuously increasing its pressure. This high-pressure air is then delivered to a pressure tank, where the pressure gradually rises with the continuous injection of compressed air. The pressure tank not only stores high-pressure air but also contains the liquid used to process the apple chips. Once the set pressure value is reached, the liquid inside is forced through the high-pressure air to a connected atomizing nozzle. The liquid is then evenly sprayed upwards from the nozzle, densely coating the apple chips. In this way, the apple chips absorb the liquid evenly, achieving specific processing effects, such as improving texture and adjusting the firmness of the chips. The pressure tank is fitted with a top cover by screws. The top cover is connected to the air outlet of the air compressor pump via a connecting pipe. Removing the screws allows for easy replenishment of liquid into the pressure tank from the top, and also facilitates cleaning of the inner wall of the pressure tank through the opening at the top. Due to the high frequency of cleaning and replenishment of liquid in the pressure tank, the screw holes machined on the top of the pressure tank to mate with the screws may be damaged due to misalignment or other reasons during frequent screw removal and installation. This can prevent the top cover from being installed smoothly on the pressure tank, resulting in a longer repair cycle and affecting the operation of spraying wet apple chips. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an apple chip spraying device to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology. This utility model does not require the opening of a screw hole on the top of the pressure tank to cooperate with the fastener that limits the position of the top cover, thus shortening the maintenance cycle.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an apple chip spraying device, comprising a pressure tank, a convex ring mounted on the top of the pressure tank, a top cover mounted on the convex ring, the top cover being connected to the convex ring by a plurality of first screws, a connecting pipe communicating with the internal space of the pressure tank mounted on the upper surface of the top cover, an air compressor pump mounted on the top of the pressure tank, the end of the connecting pipe away from the top cover being connected to the air outlet of the air compressor pump, a liquid outlet pipe mounted on the bottom of the pressure tank, the end of the liquid outlet pipe away from the pressure tank being connected to two atomizing nozzles via a flexible hose, adjacent atomizing nozzles being connected via a flexible hose, a plurality of slots being equally spaced in a ring on the annular side of the convex ring, inserts being inserted into the slots, and one end of the first screw extending into the slot and threadedly connected to the insert.
[0005] Furthermore, a through hole is provided at the top of the slot, a round hole is provided on the upper surface of the top cover that is aligned with the through hole, a screw hole is provided on the upper surface of the insert block, the first screw passes through the channel formed by the round hole and the through hole and is threaded into the screw hole, and a sealing ring is provided between the top cover and the convex ring.
[0006] Furthermore, the pressure tank has multiple supports installed in a ring at equal intervals on its top. A rectangular opening is provided on the upper part of one side of each support. A rectangular rod is inserted into the rectangular opening. The side of the insert facing the support is recessed to form a rectangular groove. The end of the rectangular rod away from the rectangular opening is inserted into the rectangular groove.
[0007] Furthermore, the upper surface of the support is provided with a threaded hole communicating with the rectangular opening, and a second screw for limiting the relative position of the rectangular rod and the support is threaded into the threaded hole.
[0008] Furthermore, a base frame is fitted at the lower end of the pressure tank, and a support frame is installed at the end of the base frame near the air compressor pump. The support frame is connected to the bottom of the air compressor pump by means of U-bolts and nuts. A U-shaped frame is installed at the end of the base frame away from the support frame, and a thin tube is installed on the U-shaped frame by bolts. The atomizing nozzle is connected to the thin tube by bolts.
[0009] Furthermore, the U-shaped frame is bolted to a sheet metal frame, which is then connected and fixed to the pressure tank.
[0010] Furthermore, multiple lugs are evenly installed on the support frame by bolts, and the lugs are connected and fixed to the pressure tank.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] 1. Insert the insert block with the machined screw hole into the slot on the convex ring to achieve the insertion of the insert block and the convex ring. Then, let the first screw pass through the top cover, through the hole, and threaded into the screw hole to complete the restriction of the top cover to the top of the pressure tank. When the screw hole is damaged during disassembly and assembly, the insert block can be pulled out and replaced. Compared with the method of machining the screw hole on the top of the pressure tank, the maintenance cycle is shortened and the impact on the spraying of apple chips is reduced.
[0013] 2. Insert the two ends of the rectangular rod into the rectangular opening and the rectangular groove respectively, and then use the second screw to restrict the relative position of the rectangular rod and the support. At this time, the pressure inside the pressure tank acting on the top cover and the convex ring is dispersed to the top edge of the pressure tank, which improves the structural stability and reduces the requirement for the top wall thickness of the pressure tank. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an apple chip spraying device according to the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0017] Figure 3 This is another perspective view of the apple chip spraying device of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the convex ring and the pressure tank in the apple chip spraying device of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;
[0020] In the diagram: 1-Pressure tank, 2-Connecting pipe, 3-Air compressor pump, 4-U-shaped frame, 5-Thin tube, 6-Atomizing nozzle, 7-Hose, 8-Discharge pipe, 9-Base frame, 10-Top cover, 11-Rectangular rod, 12-Second screw, 13-Support, 14-Insertion block, 15-Protruding ring, 16-First screw, 17-Support frame, 18-Sheet metal frame, 19-Ear seat, 20-Through hole, 21-Slot, 22-Screw hole, 23-Rectangular groove, 24-Threaded hole, 25-Rectangular opening. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0022] Please see Figures 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: an apple chip spraying device, including a pressure tank 1, a convex ring 15 installed on the top of the pressure tank 1, a top cover 10 provided on the convex ring 15, the top cover 10 being connected to the convex ring 15 by a plurality of first screws 16, a sealing ring being provided between the top cover 10 and the convex ring 15 to improve the sealing performance between the top cover 10 and the convex ring 15, a connecting pipe 2 communicating with the internal space of the pressure tank 1 being installed on the upper surface of the top cover 10, an air compressor pump 3 being installed on the top of the pressure tank 1, the end of the connecting pipe 2 away from the top cover 10 being connected to the air outlet of the air compressor pump 3, and a liquid outlet pipe 8 being installed at the bottom of the pressure tank 1. Two atomizing nozzles 6 are connected to one end of the pressure tank 1 via a hose 7. Adjacent atomizing nozzles 6 are connected via hose 7. The air compressor pump 3 operates to draw in and compress outside air. This high-pressure air is delivered into the pressure tank 1. As the compressed air is continuously injected, the pressure inside the pressure tank 1 gradually increases. Under the action of the high-pressure air, the liquid inside the tank is forced to the atomizing nozzles 6 connected to it. Then, the liquid is evenly sprayed upward from the atomizing nozzles 6, densely covering the apple chips. The apple chips can evenly absorb the liquid to achieve specific processing effects, such as improving the taste and adjusting the softness and hardness of the chips.
[0023] See Figures 1-5 The annular side of the convex ring 15 has multiple slots 21 evenly spaced in a ring. Insert blocks 14 are inserted into the slots 21. One end of a first screw 16 extends into the slot 21 and is threadedly connected to the insert block 14. A through hole 20 is formed at the top of the slot 21. A circular hole aligned with the through hole 20 is formed on the upper surface of the top cover 10. A screw hole 22 is formed on the upper surface of the insert block 14. The first screw 16 passes through the channel formed by the circular hole and the through hole 20 and is threaded into the screw hole 22, thus forming the screw hole 22. The insert 14 of the 2 is inserted into the slot 21 on the convex ring 15 to achieve the insertion of the insert 14 and the convex ring 15. Then, the first screw 16 passes through the top cover 10 and the through hole 20 and is threaded into the screw hole 22 to complete the restriction of the top cover 10 to the top of the pressure tank 1. When the screw hole 22 is damaged during disassembly and assembly, the insert 14 can be pulled out and replaced. Compared with the method of machining the screw hole 22 on the top of the pressure tank 1, the maintenance cycle is shortened and the impact on the spraying of apple chips is reduced.
[0024] See 1- Figure 5The pressure tank 1 has multiple supports 13 installed in a ring at equal intervals on its top. A rectangular opening 25 is opened at the upper part of one side of the support 13. A rectangular rod 11 is inserted into the rectangular opening 25. The side of the insert block 14 facing the support 13 is recessed to form a rectangular groove 23. The end of the rectangular rod 11 away from the rectangular opening 25 is inserted into the rectangular groove 23. A threaded hole 24 communicating with the rectangular opening 25 is opened on the upper surface of the support 13. A second screw 12 is threaded into the threaded hole 24 to limit the relative position of the rectangular rod 11 and the support 13, so that the two ends of the rectangular rod 11 are respectively inserted into the rectangular opening 25 and the rectangular groove 23. Then, the second screw 12 is used to limit the relative position of the rectangular rod 11 and the support 13. At this time, the pressure inside the pressure tank 1 acting on the top cover 10 and the convex ring 15 is dispersed to the top edge of the pressure tank 1, which improves the structural stability and reduces the requirement for the top wall thickness of the pressure tank 1.
[0025] See Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 A base frame 9 is fitted at the lower end of the pressure tank 1. A support frame 17 is installed at the end of the base frame 9 near the air compressor pump 3. Multiple lugs 19 are evenly installed on the support frame 17 by bolts. The lugs 19 are connected and fixed to the pressure tank 1. The lugs 19 serve to connect the support frame 17 and the pressure tank 1. The support frame 17 is connected to the bottom of the air compressor pump 3 by U-bolts and nuts. A U-shaped frame 4 is installed at the end of the base frame 9 away from the support frame 17. A sheet metal frame 18 is installed on the U-shaped frame 4 by bolts. The sheet metal frame 18 is connected and fixed to the pressure tank 1. The sheet metal frame 18 serves to connect the U-shaped frame 4 and the pressure tank 1. A thin tube 5 is installed on the U-shaped frame 4 by bolts. The atomizing nozzle 6 is connected to the thin tube 5 by bolts. The structure formed by the U-shaped frame 4 and the thin tube 5 provides support and limit for the structure formed by the hose 7 and the atomizing nozzle 6.
[0026] Although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An apple chip spraying device, comprising a pressure tank (1), characterized in that: The pressure tank (1) has a convex ring (15) installed on its top. A top cover (10) is provided on the convex ring (15). The top cover (10) is connected to the convex ring (15) by multiple first screws (16). A connecting pipe (2) communicating with the internal space of the pressure tank (1) is installed on the upper surface of the top cover (10). An air compressor pump (3) is installed on the top of the pressure tank (1). The end of the connecting pipe (2) away from the top cover (10) is connected to the air outlet of the air compressor pump (3). The pressure tank (1) is equipped with a liquid outlet pipe (8) at the bottom. The end of the liquid outlet pipe (8) away from the pressure tank (1) is connected to two atomizing nozzles (6) through a hose (7). Two adjacent atomizing nozzles (6) are connected to each other through a hose (7). Multiple slots (21) are provided at equal intervals on the annular side of the convex ring (15). Inserts (14) are inserted into the slots (21). One end of the first screw (16) extends into the slot (21) and is threadedly connected to the insert (14).
2. The apple chip spraying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slot (21) has a through hole (20) at the top, the top cover (10) has a round hole aligned with the through hole (20) on its upper surface, the insert (14) has a screw hole (22) on its upper surface, the first screw (16) passes through the channel formed by the round hole and the through hole (20) and is threaded into the screw hole (22), and a sealing ring is provided between the top cover (10) and the convex ring (15).
3. The apple chip spraying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure tank (1) has multiple supports (13) installed in a ring at equal intervals on its top. A rectangular opening (25) is provided on the upper part of one side of the support (13). A rectangular rod (11) is inserted into the rectangular opening (25). The side of the insert (14) facing the support (13) is recessed to form a rectangular groove (23). The end of the rectangular rod (11) away from the rectangular opening (25) is inserted into the rectangular groove (23).
4. The apple chip spraying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper surface of the support (13) is provided with a threaded hole (24) communicating with the rectangular opening (25), and a second screw (12) for limiting the relative position of the rectangular rod (11) and the support (13) is threaded in the threaded hole (24).
5. The apple chip spraying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure tank (1) is fitted with a base frame (9) at its lower end. A support frame (17) is installed at the end of the base frame (9) near the air compressor pump (3). The support frame (17) is connected to the bottom of the air compressor pump (3) by means of U-bolts and nuts. A U-shaped frame (4) is installed at the end of the base frame (9) away from the support frame (17). A thin tube (5) is installed on the U-shaped frame (4) by bolts. The atomizing nozzle (6) is connected to the thin tube (5) by bolts.
6. The apple chip spraying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The U-shaped frame (4) is bolted to a sheet metal frame (18), which is connected and fixed to the pressure tank (1).
7. The apple chip spraying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple lugs (19) are evenly installed on the support frame (17) by bolts, and the lugs (19) are connected and fixed to the pressure tank (1).