Fruit drying machine for kitchen

By introducing a cleaning ring and support block structure into the fruit dryer, the automatic cleaning of the air inlet filter is achieved, solving the problem of air inlet blockage, ensuring smooth airflow and low-temperature drying of fruits, and improving drying efficiency and hygiene safety.

CN224069657UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03DONGGUAN AOTU PLASTIC IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing kitchen dehydrators are prone to clogging of the air inlet and air filter when drying fruit, making them difficult to clean thoroughly, which reduces airflow and affects drying efficiency.

Method used

A structure including a cleaning ring, a support block, a limiting rod, and a spring was designed. The air inlet filter is automatically cleaned by pulling the dust removal rod. Combined with a leak-proof heating mesh and a sealing cover, it ensures unobstructed airflow and low-temperature drying of the fruit.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the air inlet filter from clogging, ensuring smooth airflow, preventing dust accumulation inside the machine, ensuring efficient drying, and preventing fruit from molding.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fruit dryer for kitchen, which relates to the technical field of fruit dryers and comprises a dryer body, a timing knob, function keys and an operation display screen are arranged on one side of the dryer body, a motor is fixedly mounted in the dryer body, and fan blades are fixedly connected to the surface of the output end of the motor. An air inlet filter cover is fixedly connected into the machine body, an air outlet is fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet filter cover, and the output end of the motor is rotationally connected to the air outlet. According to the fruit drying machine for the kitchen, when a cleaning ring cleans dust on the surface of an air inlet filter cover, a dust cleaning pull rod is loosened, so that a spring loses pressure and expands, a supporting block is driven to ascend on the surface of a limiting rod when the spring expands, and a sliding rod is driven to ascend when the supporting block ascends to complete resetting; and when the dust removal pull rod is repeatedly pulled, the surface of the air inlet filter cover can be repeatedly cleaned, it is ensured that air smoothly enters the machine body through the air inlet filter cover, and it is ensured that the drying process is efficiently carried out.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit dehydrator technology, and particularly to a fruit dehydrator for kitchen use. Background Technology

[0002] A dehydrator, also known as a food dehydrator or fruit and vegetable dehydrator, is a machine used for low-temperature drying of fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, etc. Because the primary purpose of a dehydrator is to bake and dry food, setting a timer is not practical, as the drying time is essentially unpredictable. However, if you require a timer function, you can use a power outlet with a timer function.

[0003] Existing kitchen dehydrators often experience clogging of the air inlet and air filter during fruit drying. It is difficult to thoroughly clean the filter, which requires disassembly for cleaning. The long-term one-way airflow causes dust to accumulate at the air inlet, easily clogging the air inlet and reducing the airflow inside the dehydrator. Therefore, this solution proposes a kitchen dehydrator to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a kitchen dehydrator that can solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a kitchen dehydrator, comprising a body, a timer knob and function buttons and an operation display screen are provided on one side of the body, a motor is fixedly installed inside the body, a fan blade is fixedly connected to the output end surface of the motor, an air inlet filter is fixedly connected inside the body, an air outlet is fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet filter, the output end of the motor is rotatably connected to the air outlet, a limit rod is fixedly connected inside the body, a support block is slidably connected to the surface of the limit rod, a spring is movably sleeved on the surface of the limit rod, the two ends of the spring are respectively fixedly connected to the limit rod and the support block, and a cleaning ring is fixedly connected to the side of the support block near the air inlet filter.

[0006] Preferably, the cleaning ring is provided with a brush on the inner surface near the air inlet filter cover, and the cleaning ring is slidably connected to the surface of the air inlet filter cover.

[0007] Preferably, a limiting groove is formed inside the body, and the support block is slidably connected inside the limiting groove.

[0008] Preferably, the portion of the support block inside the limiting groove is fixedly connected to a sliding rod, which extends through the bottom of the machine body.

[0009] Preferably, a dust removal rod is fixedly connected to one end of the sliding rod that passes through the bottom of the machine body.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the machine body is provided with a leak-proof heating mesh.

[0011] Preferably, a drying tray is movably connected to the top of the machine body, handles are provided on both sides of the drying tray, a sealing cover is movably connected to the top of the drying tray, a steam hole is opened on the top of the sealing cover, and a handle is provided on the top of the sealing cover.

[0012] Preferably, a dust removal ring is movably engaged at the bottom of the machine body, and an actuating rod is fixedly connected to the surface of the dust removal ring, with the support block in contact with the actuating rod.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] (1) When the cleaning ring finishes cleaning the dust on the surface of the air inlet filter, the cleaning rod is loosened, so the spring loses pressure and expands. When the spring expands, it drives the support block to rise on the surface of the limit rod. When the support block rises, it drives the sliding rod to rise and then completes the reset. When the cleaning rod is pulled repeatedly, the surface of the air inlet filter can be cleaned repeatedly, ensuring that the air inlet filter allows air to enter the interior of the machine smoothly and ensuring the efficient drying process.

[0015] (2) When the air passes through the leak-proof heating mesh of this kitchen dehydrator, the leak-proof heating mesh will heat the air, so that the air dries the fruit inside the drying tray at a low temperature. The steam generated during drying will be discharged through the steam hole at the top of the sealed lid, thus keeping the fruit in a sealed state during drying and preventing it from coming into contact with bacteria and becoming moldy.

[0016] (3) When the support block of this kitchen dehydrator descends, it will contact the trigger rod on the dust removal ring, which will then drive the dust removal ring to slide at the bottom of the machine body. This allows the dust that the cleaning ring has removed from the air intake filter to be discharged to the outside of the machine body through the dust removal ring, preventing excessive dust accumulation inside the machine body from damaging the internal electronic components. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the kitchen dehydrator of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a panoramic view of the kitchen dehydrator of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Drying drawer; 3. Sealing cover; 4. Leak-proof heating mesh; 5. Motor; 6. Fan blade; 7. Inlet filter cover; 8. Cleaning ring; 9. Support block; 10. Limiting rod; 11. Limiting groove; 12. Spring; 13. Actuating rod; 14. Sliding rod; 15. Dust removal ring; 16. Air outlet; 17. Dust removal pull rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0027] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution: a kitchen dehydrator, including a body 1. A timer knob, function buttons, and an operation display screen are provided on one side of the body 1. A motor 5 is fixedly installed inside the body 1. A fan blade 6 is fixedly connected to the output end surface of the motor 5. An air inlet filter 7 is fixedly connected inside the body 1. An air outlet 16 is fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet filter 7. The output end of the motor 5 is rotatably connected to the air outlet 16. A limit rod 10 is fixedly connected inside the body 1. A support block 9 is slidably connected to the surface of the limit rod 10. A spring 12 is movably sleeved on the surface of the limit rod 10. The two ends of the spring 12 are respectively fixedly connected to the limit rod 10 and the support block 9. The support block 9 is close to the air inlet filter. A cleaning ring 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the filter cover 7. A brush is provided on the inner surface of the cleaning ring 8 near the air inlet filter cover 7. The cleaning ring 8 is slidably connected to the surface of the air inlet filter cover 7. A limiting groove 11 is opened inside the body 1. A support block 9 is slidably connected inside the limiting groove 11. A sliding rod 14 is fixedly connected to the part of the support block 9 inside the limiting groove 11. A dust removal pull rod 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the body 1 through the sliding rod 14. A leak-proof heating mesh 4 is provided on the top of the body 1. A drying tray 2 is movably connected to the top of the body 1. Handles are provided on both sides of the drying tray 2. A sealing cover 3 is movably connected to the top of the drying tray 2. A steam hole is opened on the top of the sealing cover 3. A handle is provided on the top of the sealing cover 3.

[0028] When fruit needs to be dried, place the sliced ​​fruit into the drying tray 2, place the drying tray 2 on top of the machine body 1, and then place the sealing cover 3 on top of the drying tray 2 to seal it. Set the timer according to the type and quantity of fruit using the timer knob. At this time, the motor 5 starts, causing its output end to drive the fan blades 6 to rotate. When the fan blades 6 rotate, air is drawn in through the air inlet filter 7. As the air passes through the air inlet filter 7, the air inlet filter 7 will block dust and bacteria in the air. The air drawn in through the air inlet filter 7 is then discharged through the air outlet 16 by the fan blades 6. When the air passes through the leak-proof heating mesh 4, the leak-proof heating mesh 4 will heat the air, causing the air to dry the fruit inside the drying tray 2 at a low temperature. The steam generated during drying will be discharged through the steam hole at the top of the sealing cover 3, thus ensuring that the fruit is always in a sealed state during the drying process, preventing it from coming into contact with bacteria and becoming moldy.

[0029] During prolonged use, dust accumulates on the surface of the air intake filter 7. Pulling the cleaning rod 17 lowers the sliding rod 14, causing the support block 9 to slide inside the limiting groove 11. As the support block 9 descends, it slides on the surface of the limiting rod 10, putting pressure on the spring 12 and causing it to deform and contract. This, in turn, causes the cleaning ring 8 to descend synchronously. The brush inside the cleaning ring 8 then cleans the dust from the surface of the air intake filter 7, preventing excessive dust from clogging it. The blockage reduces the amount of air entering the drying tray 2, causing the temperature inside the drying tray 2 to rise. When the cleaning ring 8 finishes cleaning the dust on the surface of the air inlet filter 7, the dust removal lever 17 is loosened, so the spring 12 loses pressure and expands. When the spring 12 expands, it drives the support block 9 to rise on the surface of the limit rod 10. When the support block 9 rises, it drives the sliding rod 14 to rise and then complete the reset. By repeatedly pulling the dust removal lever 17, the surface of the air inlet filter 7 can be repeatedly cleaned, ensuring that the air inlet filter 7 allows air to enter the interior of the machine body 1 smoothly, ensuring the efficient operation of the drying process.

[0030] A cleaning ring 15 is movably attached to the bottom of the body 1, and an actuating rod 13 is fixedly connected to the surface of the cleaning ring 15. The support block 9 is in contact with the actuating rod 13.

[0031] When the support block 9 descends, it will contact the trigger rod 13 on the cleaning ring 15, which will cause the cleaning ring 15 to slide at the bottom of the body 1. This allows the dust that the cleaning ring 8 has cleaned from the air intake filter 7 to be discharged to the outside of the body 1 through the cleaning ring 15, preventing excessive dust accumulation inside the body 1 from damaging the internal electronic components.

[0032] Working principle:

[0033] When fruit needs to be dried, place the sliced ​​fruit into the drying tray 2, place the drying tray 2 on top of the machine body 1, and then place the sealing cover 3 on top of the drying tray 2 to seal it. Set the timer according to the type and quantity of fruit using the timer knob. At this time, the motor 5 starts, causing its output end to drive the fan blades 6 to rotate. When the fan blades 6 rotate, air is drawn in through the air inlet filter 7. As the air passes through the air inlet filter 7, the air inlet filter 7 will block dust and bacteria in the air. The air drawn in through the air inlet filter 7 is then discharged through the air outlet 16 by the fan blades 6. When the air passes through the leak-proof heating mesh 4, the leak-proof heating mesh 4 will heat the air, causing the air to dry the fruit inside the drying tray 2 at a low temperature. The steam generated during drying will be discharged through the steam hole at the top of the sealing cover 3.

[0034] During prolonged use, dust accumulates on the surface of the air intake filter 7. Pulling the dust removal lever 17 lowers the sliding rod 14, causing the support block 9 to slide inside the limiting groove 11. As the support block 9 descends, it slides on the surface of the limiting rod 10, thus putting pressure on the spring 12, causing it to deform and contract. This, in turn, causes the cleaning ring 8 to descend synchronously, allowing the brush inside the cleaning ring 8 to clean the dust adhering to the surface of the air intake filter 7. To prevent excessive dust from clogging the air inlet filter 7, which would reduce the amount of air entering the drying drawer 2 and cause the temperature inside the drying drawer 2 to rise, the cleaning ring 8 loosens the cleaning rod 17 when it finishes cleaning the dust on the surface of the air inlet filter 7. As a result, the spring 12 loses pressure and expands. When the spring 12 expands, it drives the support block 9 to rise on the surface of the limit rod 10. When the support block 9 rises, it drives the sliding rod 14 to rise and thus complete the reset. By repeatedly pulling the cleaning rod 17, the surface of the air inlet filter 7 can be repeatedly cleaned.

[0035] When the support block 9 descends, it will contact the trigger rod 13 on the cleaning ring 15, which will cause the cleaning ring 15 to slide at the bottom of the body 1, so that the dust that the cleaning ring 8 cleans off the air inlet filter 7 will be discharged to the outside of the body 1 through the cleaning ring 15.

[0036] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A kitchen dehydrator, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: The machine body (1) is provided with a timer knob, function buttons and operation display screen on one side. A motor (5) is fixedly installed inside the machine body (1). A fan blade (6) is fixedly connected to the output end surface of the motor (5). An air inlet filter (7) is fixedly connected inside the machine body (1). An air outlet (16) is fixedly connected to the top of the air inlet filter (7). The output end of the motor (5) is rotatably connected to the air outlet (16). A limit rod (10) is fixedly connected inside the machine body (1). A support block (9) is slidably connected to the surface of the limit rod (10). A spring (12) is movably sleeved on the surface of the limit rod (10). The two ends of the spring (12) are fixedly connected to the limit rod (10) and the support block (9) respectively. A cleaning ring (8) is fixedly connected to the side of the support block (9) near the air inlet filter (7).

2. The kitchen dehydrator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning ring (8) is provided with a brush on the inner surface of the air inlet filter (7) and the cleaning ring (8) is slidably connected to the surface of the air inlet filter (7).

3. The kitchen dehydrator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The body (1) has a limiting groove (11) inside, and the support block (9) is slidably connected inside the limiting groove (11).

4. The kitchen dehydrator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support block (9) is fixedly connected to a sliding rod (14) inside the limiting groove (11), and the sliding rod (14) passes through the bottom of the body (1).

5. The kitchen dehydrator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sliding rod (14) is fixedly connected to a dust removal pull rod (17) at one end, which passes through the bottom of the machine body (1).

6. The kitchen dehydrator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the body (1) is provided with a leak-proof heating mesh (4).

7. The kitchen dehydrator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the machine body (1) is movably connected to a drying tray (2), and handles are provided on both sides of the drying tray (2). The top of the drying tray (2) is movably connected to a sealing cover (3), and a steam hole is provided on the top of the sealing cover (3). A handle is provided on the top of the sealing cover (3).

8. The kitchen dehydrator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the body (1) is movably connected to a cleaning ring (15), and a trigger rod (13) is fixedly connected to the surface of the cleaning ring (15). The support block (9) is in contact with the trigger rod (13).