Glutinous sorghum digester

By designing the connection and limiting mechanism between the grate and the cage bearing of the glutinous sorghum cooking pot, non-tumbling material feeding is achieved, solving the problems of inconvenience and safety hazards in the operation of traditional steamers, improving safety and equipment lifespan, and increasing processing efficiency.

CN224055299UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31GUIZHOU LIANGYAN FOOD DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

In the traditional process of steaming glutinous sorghum, the operation of turning the steamer is inconvenient, posing safety hazards and the risk of material spillage. In addition, frequent turning reduces the lifespan of the equipment.

Method used

A glutinous sorghum cooking pot is designed. By connecting the grate and the cage with bearings, combined with a limiting mechanism and a rotating handle, the sorghum can be fed without turning it over. The structure is optimized by using a limiting slide and a spring, combined with a heat insulation layer and an exhaust valve to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the labor intensity of operators, avoids personnel injuries and material spills, improves safety and work efficiency, extends the service life of equipment, and optimizes the performance and user experience of the cooking pot.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of digester, in particular to a glutinous sorghum digester, which comprises a steamer, a steaming cover and a plurality of layers of food steamers arranged between the steamer and the steaming cover, each food steamer consists of a steamer body and a grate, the grate is movably connected with the steamer body through a bearing, rotating handles are fixed at two ends of the grate, and the steaming cover is fixed on the steamer body. According to the food steamer, the food steamer does not need to be turned over, discharging can be achieved through simple operation of pulling the pull ring to relieve limiting and rotating the rotating handle, the labor intensity of operators is reduced, and the problems of personnel injury and material scattering possibly caused by turning over the food steamer are solved. The operation safety is improved, the working efficiency is improved, the tedious operation of turning over the steamer is reduced, the blanking time is saved, and the overall working efficiency of glutinous sorghum cooking processing is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cooking pot technology, specifically relating to a glutinous sorghum cooking pot. Background Technology

[0002] In the traditional process of steaming and processing glutinous sorghum, after steaming, the operator needs to flip the entire steamer to unload the cooked sorghum for further processing. This method is not only inconvenient but also poses a risk of injury to the operator due to the weight of the steamer. Furthermore, the hot sorghum can easily spill during the flipping process, resulting in material waste and safety hazards. In addition, frequent flipping of the steamer can damage the steamer itself and reduce its lifespan. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that avoids flipping the steamer and facilitates the unloading process. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this invention provides a sorghum steaming pot. By releasing the limiting position of the grate and rotating the handle to make the grate rotate, the sorghum on the grate can be fed without turning the steamer over, thus solving the aforementioned problems in the prior art.

[0004] A glutinous sorghum steaming pot includes a steaming pot and a steaming lid, as well as several layers of steaming baskets disposed between the steaming pot and the steaming lid. Each steaming basket consists of a basket body and a grate. The grate is movably connected to the basket body via a bearing, and one end of the grate is fixed with a rotating handle. The basket body is provided with a limiting mechanism for limiting the position of the grate. The limiting mechanism includes a pair of limiting sliding cavities formed on the basket body. A limiting sliding plate is disposed inside each limiting sliding cavity. A limiting head is fixed to one end of each limiting sliding plate, and a pull rod is fixed to the other end. A pull ring is fixed between the two pull rods, and a spring is sleeved on each pull rod.

[0005] When feeding is required, the operator pulls the ring, causing the lever to slide the limiting slide plate within the limiting cavity, compressing the spring and disengaging the limiting head from the grate. At this point, the operator rotates the handle; because the grate and cage are connected by a bearing, the grate rotates around the bearing, thus tilting the glutinous sorghum out of the grate, completing the feeding operation. After feeding, the ring is released, and under the spring's elasticity, the limiting slide plate resets, and the limiting head re-limits the grate, keeping it in the normal steaming position.

[0006] Furthermore, the side wall of the steamer is provided with a heat insulation layer, which is made of high-temperature resistant heat insulation material to reduce heat loss and prevent burns to operators, ensuring the safety of operators when pulling the pull ring and turning the handle.

[0007] Furthermore, the top of the steaming lid is provided with an exhaust hole, and an adjustable exhaust valve is installed in the exhaust hole to control the amount of steam discharged from the pot, ensuring stable pressure inside the pot during the steaming process, and also allowing the operator to adjust the steaming environment according to the steaming needs.

[0008] Furthermore, the surface of the rotating handle is provided with anti-slip texture, which increases the friction between the rotating handle and the operator's hand, making it easier for the operator to rotate the rotating handle more stably and easily to complete the material feeding operation.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner wall of the limiting slide cavity is provided with a guide groove, and the edge of the limiting slide is provided with a guide block that cooperates with the guide groove, which is used to limit the movement direction of the limiting slide, ensure that the limiting slide slide slides smoothly in the limiting slide cavity, and enable the limiting mechanism to work reliably.

[0010] Furthermore, the grate is evenly distributed with several steaming holes, which are circular in shape and have a diameter range of 3-5mm. This ensures that steam passes through evenly and prevents the glutinous sorghum from leaking down, ensuring that the glutinous sorghum is heated evenly during the steaming process. It also prevents material from falling down and affecting the steaming effect and equipment cleanliness.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] This invention eliminates the need to flip the steamer. By simply pulling the ring to release the limit and rotating the handle, material can be discharged, reducing the labor intensity of operators, avoiding potential injuries and material spillage caused by flipping the steamer, and improving operational safety.

[0013] Improved work efficiency: Reduced the tedious operation of turning the steamer, saved feeding time, and improved the overall work efficiency of glutinous sorghum steaming and processing.

[0014] Extend equipment lifespan: Avoids damage to the steamer caused by frequent turning of the steamer, extends the lifespan of the steamer, and reduces equipment maintenance costs.

[0015] Reasonable and stable structure: The limiting mechanism, through the design of springs and guide structures, ensures the stability of the grate during the limiting and rotation process. At the same time, the setting of structures such as heat insulation layer and exhaust valve further optimizes the performance and user experience of the cooking pot. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the steamer structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the steamer structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a front view structural diagram of the steamer of this utility model in cross section;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point A in the middle;

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] Steamer 1, Steaming lid 2, Steamer basket 3, Basket body 31, Grate 32, Bearing, Rotary handle 33, Limiting mechanism 34, Limiting slide cavity 341, Limiting slide plate 342, Limiting head 343, Pull rod 344, Pull ring 345, Spring 346. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] like Figure 1-5 As shown;

[0027] A type of glutinous sorghum steaming pot.

[0028] This implementation plan addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art, such as those disclosed in the background section above: "In the traditional sorghum steaming process, after steaming, the operator needs to flip the entire steamer to unload the cooked sorghum for further processing. This method is not only inconvenient but also poses a risk of injury to the operator due to the weight of the steamer. Furthermore, the hot sorghum is prone to spillage during the flipping process, resulting in material waste and safety hazards. In addition, frequent flipping of the steamer can also damage the steamer itself, reducing its lifespan." Considering practical use, this problem is clearly real and difficult to solve. Therefore, to solve this technical problem, a sorghum steaming pot is provided.

[0029] like Figure 1-5 As shown in the figure;

[0030] Based on the above, the steamer includes a steamer 1 and a steaming lid 2, and several layers of steaming baskets 3 arranged between the steamer 1 and the steaming lid 2. The steaming baskets 3 are composed of a basket body 31 and a rack 32. The rack 32 is movably connected to the basket body 31 through a bearing, and the two ends of the rack 32 are fixed with rotating handles 33. The basket body 31 is provided with a limiting mechanism 34 for limiting the rack 32. The limiting mechanism 34 includes a pair of limiting sliding cavities 341 opened on the basket body 31. The limiting sliding cavities 341 are provided with limiting sliding plates 342 inside. One end of the limiting sliding plate 342 is fixed with a limiting head 343, and the other end is fixed with a pull rod 344. A pull ring 345 is fixed between the two pull rods 344, and a spring 346 is sleeved on the pull rod 344.

[0031] The side wall of the steamer 31 is provided with a heat insulation layer, which is made of high temperature resistant heat insulation material to reduce heat loss and prevent burns to the operator.

[0032] The top of the steaming lid 2 is provided with an exhaust hole, and an adjustable exhaust valve is installed in the exhaust hole to control the amount of steam discharged from the pot.

[0033] The surface of the handle 33 is provided with anti-slip texture, which increases the friction between the handle 33 and the operator's hand, making it easier to rotate the grate 32.

[0034] The inner wall of the limiting slide cavity 341 is provided with a guide groove, and the edge of the limiting slide 342 is provided with a guide block 3421 that cooperates with the guide groove to limit the movement direction of the limiting slide 342.

[0035] The steaming grate 32 has several steaming holes evenly distributed on it. The steaming holes are circular in shape and have a diameter range of 3-5 mm to ensure that the steam passes through evenly and to prevent the glutinous sorghum from leaking down.

[0036] Two limiting heads 343 are set at the upper and lower ends of the grate 32 and limit the grate 32.

[0037] When using the glutinous sorghum steaming pot of this utility model, first place the glutinous sorghum on the rack, cover it with the steaming lid, and begin steaming. After steaming, the operator pulls the pull ring, causing the lever to move the limiting slide plate against the spring force and slide within the limiting slide cavity, disengaging the limiting head from the rack and releasing it from its limiting position. Then, the operator holds the rotating handle and uses the anti-slip texture on the handle surface to steadily rotate the handle, causing the rack to rotate around the bearing and pouring out the glutinous sorghum from the rack, completing the unloading process. After unloading, release the pull ring, the spring pushes the limiting slide plate back to its original position, and the limiting head re-limits the rack, ready for the next steaming operation. Throughout the entire operation, the heat insulation layer on the side wall of the steamer effectively prevents burns to the operator, and the exhaust valve on the steaming lid can adjust the steam discharge according to the steaming requirements, ensuring a smooth steaming process.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A waxy sorghum steamer, characterized by, The utility model provides a steam pot, which comprises a steam pot (1), a steam cover (2) and a plurality of layers of steam cages (3) arranged between the steam pot (1) and the steam cover (2), wherein each steam cage (3) is composed of a cage body (31) and a grate (32), the grate (32) is movably connected to the cage body (31) through a bearing, and a rotating handle (33) is fixed to both ends of the grate (32); a limiting mechanism (34) for limiting the grate (32) is arranged on the cage body (31); the limiting mechanism (34) comprises a pair of limiting sliding cavities (341) formed in the cage body (31), a limiting sliding disc (342) is arranged in each limiting sliding cavity (341), one end of the limiting sliding disc (342) is fixed with a limiting head (343), the other end of the limiting sliding disc (342) is fixed with a pull rod (344), a pull ring (345) is fixed between the two pull rods (344), and a spring (346) is sleeved on the pull rod (344).

2. The waxy sorghum steaming kettle according to claim 1, wherein, The sidewall of the cage body (31) of the steam cage (3) is provided with a heat insulation layer made of high-temperature-resistant heat insulation material, so as to reduce heat loss and prevent the operator from being scalded.

3. The waxy corn steaming kettle according to claim 1, wherein: An exhaust hole is arranged on the top of the steam cover (2), and an exhaust valve capable of adjusting the opening degree is arranged in the exhaust hole, so as to control the exhaust amount of steam in the pot.

4. The waxy corn steaming kettle of claim 1, wherein: The surface of the rotating handle (33) is provided with anti-skid lines, so as to increase the friction between the rotating handle (33) and the hands of the operator and facilitate the rotation of the grate (32).

5. The waxy corn steaming kettle of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the limiting sliding cavity (341) is provided with a guide groove, and the edge of the limiting sliding disc (342) is provided with a guide block (3421) matched with the guide groove, so as to limit the moving direction of the limiting sliding disc (342).

6. The waxy corn steaming kettle of claim 1, wherein: A plurality of steam holes are uniformly distributed on the grate (32), the steam holes are circular in shape, and the diameter of the steam holes ranges from 3 mm to 5 mm, so as to ensure that the steam is uniformly passed and prevent the high-glutinous sorghum from leaking.

7. The waxy corn steaming kettle of claim 1, wherein: The two limiting heads (343) are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the grate (32) and limit the grate (32).