Airflow sterilization mixer for wheat flour

By combining a spiral guide plate and an electrically heated quartz tube, along with a waste heat recovery and cooling mechanism, the problems of low sterilization efficiency and powder agglomeration in wheat flour are solved, achieving efficient sterilization and optimized energy consumption.

CN224069691UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03SUZHOU MAOXIANG NOODLE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-05
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing wheat flour sterilization mixers have low sterilization efficiency, and the powder tends to clump together in the channel, affecting the flow rate.

Method used

The spiral channel, composed of a spiral guide plate and an electrically heated quartz tube, is used for high-temperature instantaneous sterilization. The wheat flour is preheated by a waste heat recovery mechanism and rapidly cooled by a cooling mechanism to prevent powder clumping.

Benefits of technology

It improves sterilization efficiency, reduces nutrient loss, lowers energy consumption, prevents powder agglomeration, and enhances equipment usability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer which comprises a rack, a sterilization tank is fixed on the inner wall of the rack through bolts, a spiral material guide plate is fixed on the inner wall of the sterilization tank, a feeding mechanism is arranged at the top of the rack, a sterilization mechanism is arranged in the sterilization tank, and the spiral material guide plate is fixed on the inner wall of the sterilization tank. The sterilization mechanism comprises a mounting sleeve, a mounting bracket and an electric heating quartz tube, a waste heat recovery mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the sterilization tank, and a cooling mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the rack; wheat flour is fed and conveyed through the feeding mechanism, the wheat flour is driven to spirally flow in the sterilization tank, high-temperature instant sterilization is conducted on the wheat flour through the sterilization mechanism, a spiral channel is formed by the sterilization tank and the spiral guide plate, airflow can be forced to form a vortex, the contact time of the wheat flour and the high-temperature airflow is prolonged, and the sterilization efficiency is improved. And secondly, the wheat flour can generate centrifugal force in the spiral flowing process, so that the condition of powder caking caused by local airflow overload is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wheat flour processing technology, and in particular to a wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer. Background Technology

[0002] Sterilization is required during wheat flour processing to ensure its cleanliness upon leaving the factory. Existing wheat flour sterilization mixers have low sterilization efficiency, and powder agglomeration occurs in the channel during sterilization, affecting the flow rate of wheat flour within the channel and resulting in low sterilization efficiency. To address these issues, we propose a wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer.

[0004] The present invention solves its technical problem through the following technical solution: It includes a frame, a sterilization tank is bolted to the inner wall of the frame, a spiral guide plate is bolted to the inner wall of the sterilization tank, a feeding mechanism is provided at the top of the frame, a sterilization mechanism is provided inside the sterilization tank, the sterilization mechanism includes an installation sleeve, the installation sleeve is bolted to the inner wall of the sterilization tank, an installation bracket is bolted to the inner wall of the installation sleeve, multiple electrically heated quartz tubes are bolted to the outer side of the installation bracket, a waste heat recovery mechanism is provided on the outer side of the sterilization tank, and a cooling mechanism is provided on the outer side of the frame.

[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, a control host is provided on one side of the frame.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the feeding mechanism includes a mounting crossbar, which is fixed to the top of the frame by bolts. A feeding hopper is fixed to one side of the mounting crossbar, a feeding trough is fixed to the bottom of the feeding hopper, a blower is fixed to one side of the feeding trough, and a discharge trough is fixed to the bottom of the sterilization tank.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the waste heat recovery mechanism includes a fan mounting base, which is fixed to one side of the frame by bolts. A suction fan is fixed to one side of the fan mounting base, and an air suction pipe is fixed to one side of the suction fan. Filter cotton is fixed to the inner wall of the air suction pipe, and an air delivery pipe is fixed to the side wall of the suction fan.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, a fastening bracket is fixed to the outside of the gas transmission pipe.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the cooling mechanism includes a fan mounting plate, which is fixed to the outside of the frame by bolts. A cold air fan is fixed to one side of the fan mounting plate by bolts. A connecting pipe is fixed to the bottom of the cold air fan. An air jet sleeve is fixed to one end of the connecting pipe. The air jet sleeve is fixedly connected to the sterilization tank.

[0010] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. The feeding mechanism feeds and transports wheat flour, driving it to flow in a spiral motion inside the sterilization tank. Multiple embedded electric heating quartz tubes are used to perform high-temperature instantaneous sterilization of the wheat flour, facilitating rapid cooling of the wheat flour and reducing nutrient loss.

[0012] 2. The spiral channel formed by the sterilization tank and the spiral guide plate can force the airflow to form a vortex, prolonging the contact time between wheat flour and high-temperature airflow, thus improving the efficiency of the sterilization operation;

[0013] 3. During the spiral flow of wheat flour, centrifugal force is generated, which can evenly disperse the airflow to each spiral layer, avoiding the situation of powder agglomeration caused by local airflow overload, and improving the practicality of the sterilization mixer;

[0014] 4. By setting up a waste heat recovery mechanism, an air suction pipe is connected to the outer wall of the sterilization tank at the end of the sterilization mechanism. During the sterilization operation, the suction fan absorbs the waste heat inside the sterilization tank through the air suction pipe and transports this waste heat to the wheat flour feeding part through the air delivery pipe, which can preheat the wheat flour and reduce the overall energy consumption of the machine. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an isometric structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an isometric sectional view of a structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0017] Figure 3 The present invention provides an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of part A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 4 The present invention provides an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section B in the middle;

[0019] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 6The present invention provides an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram of section C in the middle;

[0021] Figure 7 A partial structural schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Legend:

[0023] 100 Frame, 110 Control Unit, 120 Sterilization Tank, 130 Spiral Guide Plate, 210 Mounting Crossbar, 220 Feeding Hopper, 230 Feeding Slot, 240 Blower, 250 Discharge Slot, 310 Mounting Sleeve, 320 Mounting Bracket, 330 Electric Heating Quartz Tube, 410 Fan Mounting Base, 420 Suction Fan, 430 Suction Pipe, 431 Filter Cotton, 440 Air Supply Pipe, 441 Fastening Bracket, 510 Fan Mounting Plate, 520 Air Cooler, 530 Connecting Pipe, 540 Jet Sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] Please see Figure 1-7This utility model provides a technical solution: It includes a frame 100, a control host 110 on one side of the frame 100, a sterilization tank 120 fixed to the inner wall of the frame 100 by bolts, a spiral guide plate 130 fixed to the inner wall of the sterilization tank 120, a feeding mechanism on the top of the frame 100, a sterilization mechanism inside the sterilization tank 120, the sterilization mechanism including a mounting sleeve 310 and a mounting bracket 320, multiple electrically heated quartz tubes 330 fixed to the outer side of the mounting bracket 320 by bolts, a waste heat recovery mechanism on the outer side of the sterilization tank 120, and a cooling system on the outer side of the frame 100. The machine employs a feeding mechanism to transport wheat flour and drive it to spiral flow within the sterilization tank 120. Multiple embedded electrically heated quartz tubes 330 perform high-temperature instantaneous sterilization of the wheat flour, facilitating rapid cooling and minimizing nutrient loss. The sterilization tank 120 and the spiral guide plate 130 form a spiral channel, forcing airflow into a vortex, extending the contact time between the wheat flour and the high-temperature airflow, and improving the efficiency of the sterilization operation. Furthermore, the centrifugal force generated during the spiral flow of the wheat flour evenly disperses the airflow into each vortex layer, preventing localized airflow overload that could lead to powder agglomeration, thus enhancing the practicality of the sterilization mixer.

[0028] Specifically, the feeding mechanism includes a mounting crossbar 210, which is fixed to the top of the frame 100 by bolts. A feeding hopper 220 is fixed to one side of the mounting crossbar 210, a feeding trough 230 is fixed to the bottom of the feeding hopper 220, a blower 240 is fixed to one side of the feeding trough 230, and a discharge trough 250 is fixed to the bottom of the sterilization tank 120. The wheat flour is fed through the feeding mechanism, and the processed wheat flour is discharged through the discharge trough 250.

[0029] Specifically, the waste heat recovery mechanism includes a fan mounting base 410, which is fixed to one side of the frame 100 by bolts. A suction fan 420 is fixed to one side of the fan mounting base 410, and a suction pipe 430 is fixed to one side of the suction fan 420. A filter cotton 431 is fixed to the inner wall of the suction pipe 430, and an air delivery pipe 440 is fixed to the side wall of the suction fan 420. By setting up the waste heat recovery mechanism, the suction pipe 430 is connected to the outer wall of the sterilization tank 120 at the end of the sterilization mechanism. During the sterilization operation, the suction fan 420 absorbs the waste heat inside the sterilization tank 120 through the suction pipe 430 and delivers this part of the waste heat to the wheat flour feeding part through the air delivery pipe 440, which can preheat the wheat flour and reduce the overall energy consumption of the machine.

[0030] Specifically, a fastening bracket 441 is fixed to the outside of the gas pipeline 440; by setting the fastening bracket 441 to fasten and support the gas pipeline 440, the stability of the gas pipeline 440 during waste heat recovery operation is ensured.

[0031] Specifically, the cooling mechanism includes a fan mounting plate 510, which is fixed to the outside of the frame 100 by bolts. A cold air fan 520 is fixed to one side of the fan mounting plate 510 by bolts. A connecting pipe 530 is fixed to the bottom of the cold air fan 520, and an air jet sleeve 540 is fixed to one end of the connecting pipe 530. The air jet sleeve 540 is fixedly connected to the sterilization tank 120. By setting up the cooling mechanism, after the sterilization operation of wheat flour is completed, the wheat flour enters the cooling zone of the lower half of the sterilization tank 120. The cold air fan 520 is started, and the cold air fan 520 delivers cold air to the air jet sleeve 540 through the connecting pipe 530. The air jet sleeve 540 releases cold air into the sterilization tank 120, which can quickly cool the wheat flour.

[0032] Working Principle: During operation, the sterilization mixer is controlled by the main control unit 110. Wheat flour is injected into the feeding trough 230 through the feeding hopper 220. Air is blown into the feeding trough 230 by the blower 240, propelling the wheat flour into the sterilization tank 120, thus feeding the wheat flour. Inside the sterilization tank 120, the wheat flour spirals down along the spiral guide plate 130. The sterilization tank 120 and the spiral guide plate 130 form a spiral sterilization channel, driving the wheat flour to flow spirally within the sterilization tank 120. Multiple embedded electrically heated quartz tubes 330 perform high-temperature instantaneous sterilization of the wheat flour, facilitating rapid cooling. The spiral channel formed by the sterilization tank 120 and the spiral guide plate 130 forces the airflow into a vortex, extending the contact time between the wheat flour and the high-temperature airflow. Secondly, the centrifugal force generated during the spiral flow of wheat flour can evenly disperse the airflow to each vortex layer, avoiding powder agglomeration caused by local airflow overload. The outer wall of the sterilization tank 120 at the end of the sterilization mechanism is connected to the suction pipe 430. During the sterilization operation, the suction fan 420 is started. The suction fan 420 adsorbs the waste heat inside the sterilization tank 120 through the suction pipe 430 and transports this waste heat to the wheat flour feeding part through the air delivery pipe 440, which can preheat the wheat flour. After the sterilization operation of the wheat flour is completed, the wheat flour enters the cooling zone of the lower half of the sterilization tank 120. The cold air fan 520 is started. The cold air fan 520 delivers cold air to the jet sleeve 540 through the connecting pipe 530. The jet sleeve 540 releases cold air into the sterilization tank 120, which can quickly cool the wheat flour.

[0033] The motor involved in the embodiments, its matching control system, electromagnetic switch and pipeline circuit can also be provided by the manufacturer. Apart from that, the power supply module, circuit and electronic components and control module involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the internal structure and method.

[0034] Although the present invention discloses embodiments and accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that various substitutions, variations and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the contents disclosed in the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

Claims

1. A wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer, characterized in that, The system includes a frame (100), a sterilization tank (120) is fixed to the inner wall of the frame (100) by bolts, a spiral guide plate (130) is fixed to the inner wall of the sterilization tank (120), a feeding mechanism is provided on the top of the frame (100), a sterilization mechanism is provided inside the sterilization tank (120), the sterilization mechanism includes an installation sleeve (310), the installation sleeve (310) is fixed to the inner wall of the sterilization tank (120) by bolts, an installation bracket (320) is fixed to the inner wall of the installation sleeve (310), a plurality of electrically heated quartz tubes (330) are fixed to the outer side of the installation bracket (320) by bolts, a waste heat recovery mechanism is provided on the outer side of the sterilization tank (120), and a cooling mechanism is provided on the outer side of the frame (100).

2. The wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that, A control host (110) is provided on one side of the rack (100).

3. The wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a mounting crossbar (210), which is fixed to the top of the frame (100) by bolts. A feeding hopper (220) is fixed to one side of the mounting crossbar (210), a feeding trough (230) is fixed to the bottom of the feeding hopper (220), a blower (240) is fixed to one side of the feeding trough (230), and a discharge trough (250) is fixed to the bottom of the sterilization tank (120).

4. The wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waste heat recovery mechanism includes a fan mounting base (410), which is fixed to one side of the frame (100) by bolts. A suction fan (420) is fixed to one side of the fan mounting base (410), and a suction pipe (430) is fixed to one side of the suction fan (420). A filter cotton (431) is fixed to the inner wall of the suction pipe (430), and an air delivery pipe (440) is fixed to the side wall of the suction fan (420).

5. A wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer according to claim 4, characterized in that, A fastening bracket (441) is fixed to the outside of the gas pipeline (440).

6. The wheat flour airflow sterilization mixer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling mechanism includes a fan mounting plate (510), which is fixed to the outside of the frame (100) by bolts. A cold air fan (520) is fixed to one side of the fan mounting plate (510) by bolts. A connecting pipe (530) is fixed to the bottom of the cold air fan (520). An air jet sleeve (540) is fixed to one end of the connecting pipe (530). The air jet sleeve (540) is fixedly connected to the sterilization tank (120).