Raw material drying device for food production

By designing a rotating air outlet pipe and a striking ball assembly, the problem of food raw materials clumping during the drying process is solved, achieving uniform drying and energy-saving effects, and improving the quality and efficiency of food production.

CN224080575UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03SHANGQIU HENGWEI SCI & TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

In food production, raw materials containing sugar or viscous components are prone to sticking together and clumping during the drying process, resulting in uneven drying and unstable quality.

Method used

It adopts a rotating air outlet structure and a tapping ball assembly. Hot air rotates and covers the surface of the raw material, and the tapping ball vibrates and disperses the raw material. Combined with a dehumidifier and humidity detector to control humidity, it achieves uniform drying.

Benefits of technology

It improves the uniformity and efficiency of drying, prevents raw materials from clumping, ensures product quality stability, and achieves energy saving and consumption reduction.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a raw material drying device for food production, which comprises a drying box body, a food placing component and a rotary knocking component, the top of the drying box body is fixedly connected with an air heater, the food placing component comprises a shunt pipe, the shunt pipe is fixedly connected to one side of a main pipeline, and the rotary knocking component is fixedly connected with the main pipeline. Through the structure, the rotary air outlet pipe structure automatically rotates under the driving of hot air, so that the hot air can cover the surfaces of raw materials at multiple angles, uniform air supply is realized, and meanwhile, the drying efficiency is improved. The rotary motion drives the knocking balls to periodically knock the food placing plate through the connecting rods and the springs, vibration is generated, raw materials are automatically and effectively shaken to be scattered and turned over, caking of the raw materials is prevented, outward migration of internal water and evaporation of surface water are promoted, and drying uniformity and efficiency are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food production technology, and in particular to a raw material drying device for food production. Background Technology

[0002] In the food production industry, raw material drying is a key process to ensure product quality and extend shelf life. For raw materials in granular or flake form (such as grains, vegetable slices, and Chinese herbal medicine slices), the drying process needs to achieve uniform evaporation of moisture while avoiding problems such as raw material clumping, spoilage, or incomplete drying.

[0003] During the drying process, especially for raw materials containing sugar or viscous components, the surface moisture tends to stick together after evaporation, forming lumps or caking. This not only hinders the further outward migration of internal moisture but also makes it more difficult for hot air to penetrate the material layer. Furthermore, the material piled at the bottom dries slowly, resulting in inconsistent overall dryness and affecting the quality stability of the final product. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a raw material drying device for food production, which solves the problem that after the surface moisture evaporates, sugar or sticky components cause the materials to stick together and form lumps or caking.

[0005] This utility model also provides a raw material drying device for food production, comprising: a drying chamber, a food placement assembly, and a rotating and striking assembly. A hot air blower is fixedly connected to the top of the drying chamber. The hot air blower has two air inlets, and a main pipe is fixedly connected to the air outlet of the hot air blower. A door is movably connected to one side of the drying chamber. The food placement assembly includes a distribution pipe, which is fixedly connected to one side of the main pipe. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to one side of the distribution pipe, and a connecting ring is rotatably connected to one side of the rotating shaft. An air outlet is fixedly connected around the connecting ring. The tube has a connecting rod fixedly connected to one side of the connecting ring, a first spring fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod, and a striking ball fixedly connected to the bottom of the first spring. The rotating striking assembly includes a food placement plate, a second spring fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the food placement plate, and a connecting plate fixedly connected to the other end of the second spring. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the drying chamber. The striking ball contacts the food placement plate and is connected through the first spring. When the ball rotates with the air outlet tube, it strikes the food placement plate, causing the raw materials to vibrate and disperse, preventing accumulation, and improving drying uniformity.

[0006] According to the present invention, a raw material drying device for food production includes a dehumidifier fixedly connected to one side of the drying chamber. The air inlet of the dehumidifier is fixedly connected to the inside of the drying chamber, and the outlet is fixedly connected to one of the air inlets of a hot air blower. A humidity detector is fixedly connected inside the drying chamber. After the moisture in the drying chamber is processed by the dehumidifier, it is transported to the air inlet of the hot air blower and converted into dry hot air, thereby reducing heat waste and achieving energy saving and consumption reduction.

[0007] According to the present invention, a raw material drying device for food production is provided, wherein an electrically controlled valve is fixedly connected to the air inlet end of the dehumidifier, and a humidity detector electrically controls the electrically controlled valve. When the humidity inside the chamber exceeds a threshold, the dehumidifier is automatically turned on and turned off when the humidity decreases, thereby avoiding excessive dehumidification and improving energy utilization efficiency and drying accuracy.

[0008] According to the present invention, a raw material drying device for food production has a water collection box fixedly connected inside the drying chamber. The water collection box is located at the bottom of the food placement plate. The water collection box and the food placement plate have through holes for the main pipe to pass through. The water collection box is located at the bottom of the food placement plate to collect the water that is released during the drying process and prevent water accumulation from contaminating the raw materials or equipment.

[0009] According to the present invention, a raw material drying device for food production is provided, wherein multiple air outlet pipes are axially and uniformly fixedly connected to the air outlet pipe, and the air outlet pipes are curved and have their openings facing the same direction.

[0010] According to the present invention, a raw material drying device for food production has a guide rod slidably connected inside the food placement plate and fixedly connected to the connecting plate. The second spring is wound around the guide rod, and the food placement plate slides along the guide rod to avoid displacement during vibration and ensure accurate striking of the ball.

[0011] According to the present invention, in a raw material drying device for food production, the diversion pipe is fixedly connected to the inside of the drying chamber by a fixing ring and a connecting rod.

[0012] According to the present invention, a raw material drying device for food production is provided at the connection between the connecting ring and the distribution pipe, and the sealing sleeve is fixedly connected to the distribution pipe.

[0013] Beneficial effects:

[0014] The raw material drying device for food production in this technical solution automatically rotates under the drive of hot air through a rotating air outlet structure, allowing hot air to cover the surface of the raw materials from multiple angles and achieve uniform air delivery. At the same time, the rotational motion drives the striking ball through the connecting rod and spring to periodically strike the food placement plate, generating vibration, which automatically and effectively shakes and turns the raw materials (such as granules and flakes), preventing them from clumping, and promoting the migration of internal moisture to the outside and the evaporation of surface moisture, thereby improving the uniformity and efficiency of drying. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram showing the internal connection relationships of the drying chamber of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the food placement component of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the rotating striking component of this utility model.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Drying chamber; 2. Food placement assembly; 3. Rotating and tapping assembly;

[0022] 101. Hot air blower; 102. Dehumidifier; 103. Cabinet door; 104. Humidity detector; 105. Water collection box; 201. Diverter pipe; 202. Shaft; 203. Connecting ring; 204. Air outlet pipe; 205. First spring; 206. Striking ball; 301. Food placement plate; 302. Connecting plate; 303. Guide rod; 304. Second spring;

[0023] 1011, Main pipe; 2031, Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-4This utility model discloses a raw material drying device for food production, comprising: a drying chamber 1, a food placement assembly 2, and a rotating and striking assembly 3. A hot air blower 101 is fixedly connected to the top of the drying chamber 1, and the hot air blower 101 has two air inlets. A main pipe 101 is fixedly connected to the air outlet of the hot air blower 101. A door 103 is movably connected to one side of the drying chamber 1, and a dehumidifier 102 is fixedly connected to one side of the drying chamber 1. The air inlet of the dehumidifier 102 is fixedly connected to the drying chamber. Inside the body 1, the discharge end is fixedly connected to one of the air inlets of the hot air blower 101. A humidity detector 104 is fixedly connected inside the drying chamber 1. An electrically controlled valve is fixedly connected to the air inlet of the dehumidifier 102, and the humidity detector 104 electrically controls the electrically controlled valve. A water collection box 105 is fixedly connected inside the drying chamber 1. The water collection box 105 is located at the bottom of the food placement plate 301. The water collection box 105 and the food placement plate 301 have through holes for the main pipe 1011 to pass through.

[0026] Specifically, the hot air blower 101 delivers hot air through the main pipe 1011. The dehumidifier 102 on the side of the chamber, under the automatic control of the humidity detector 104 (through an electrically controlled valve), recovers and dries the moisture inside the chamber, and sends the dry air back to the hot air blower 101 for reuse, saving energy and maintaining a low humidity environment. The bottom water collection box 105 collects dripping water to prevent secondary evaporation.

[0027] The food placement assembly 2 includes a diversion pipe 201, which is fixedly connected to one side of the main pipe 1011. A rotating shaft 202 is fixedly connected to one side of the diversion pipe 201, and a connecting ring 203 is rotatably connected to one side of the rotating shaft 202. An exhaust pipe 204 is fixedly connected around the connecting ring 203, and a connecting rod 2031 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting ring 203. A first spring 205 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod 2031, and a striking ball 206 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first spring 205. Multiple exhaust pipes 204 are evenly fixedly connected axially along the exhaust pipe 204, and the exhaust pipes 204 are curved with their openings facing the same direction. The diversion pipe 201 is fixedly connected to the inside of the drying chamber 1 through a fixing ring and a connecting rod. A sealing collar is provided at the connection between the connecting ring 203 and the diversion pipe 201, and the sealing collar is fixedly connected to the diversion pipe 201.

[0028] Specifically, the hot air from the main pipe 1011 is distributed to the branch pipe 201. The curved air outlet pipe 204 with the same opening direction drives the connecting ring 203 to rotate around the rotating shaft 202 under the push of the hot air, so that the hot air covers the raw materials in all directions. At the same time, the connecting ring 203 is connected to the first spring 205 and the striking ball 206 through the connecting rod 2031. During the rotation, the connecting ring 203 periodically strikes the food placement plate 301 to realize the automatic turning of the raw materials, improve the drying uniformity, and the sealing ring ensures that there is no leakage of hot air.

[0029] The rotating striking assembly 3 includes a food placement plate 301. A second spring 304 is fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the food placement plate 301. A connecting plate 302 is fixedly connected to the other end of the second spring 304. The connecting plate 302 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the drying chamber 1. The striking ball 206 contacts the food placement plate 301. A guide rod 303 is slidably connected inside the food placement plate 301 and is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 302. The second spring 304 is wound around the guide rod 303.

[0030] Specifically, the vibration generated by the striking ball 206 hitting the food placement plate 301 can effectively shake apart food raw materials (such as granules and flakes), prevent them from clumping, and promote the migration of internal moisture to the outside (falling into the water collection box 105) and the evaporation of surface moisture, thereby improving drying efficiency and uniformity.

[0031] Working principle: During use, the hot air blower 101 at the top of the drying chamber 1 delivers hot air through its main pipe 1011. After the hot air enters the distribution pipe 201, it drives the rotation of multiple curved air outlet pipes 204 connected to it with the same opening orientation. This causes the entire connecting ring 203 to rotate around the rotating shaft 202, achieving all-round coverage of the raw materials with hot air. At the same time, the rotating connecting ring 203 drives the striking ball 206 at the end of the first spring 205 to periodically strike the food placement plate 301 through the connecting rod 2031. This striking causes the food placement plate 301 to vibrate, effectively shaking and turning the raw materials, preventing clumping and promoting moisture migration and evaporation. In addition, the humidity detector 104 inside the chamber automatically controls the electronically controlled valve at the air inlet of the dehumidifier 102, drying the moisture and recycling it through one of the air inlets of the hot air blower 101 to maintain a low-humidity environment. The water collection box 105 at the bottom collects dripping water.

[0032] 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 raw material drying device for food production, characterized by comprising: a drying device main body; a raw material feeding device; a drying device; and a control device. Include: Dry box (1), food placement assembly (2) and rotating knock assembly (3), the top of the dry box (1) is fixedly connected with a hot air machine (101), the hot air machine (101) is provided with two air inlet ends, the air outlet end of the hot air machine (101) is fixedly connected with a main pipeline (1011), one side of the dry box (1) is movably connected with a box door (103); The food placement assembly (2) includes a shunt pipe (201), the shunt pipe (201) is fixedly connected on one side of the main pipeline (1011), one side of the shunt pipe (201) is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft (202), one side of the rotating shaft (202) is rotatably connected with a connecting ring (203), the connecting ring (203) is fixedly connected with an air outlet pipe (204) around, one side of the connecting ring (203) is fixedly connected with a connecting rod (2031), the bottom of the connecting rod (2031) is fixedly connected with a first spring (205), the bottom of the first spring (205) is fixedly connected with a knocking ball (206); The rotating knock assembly (3) includes a food placement plate (301), the top and bottom of the food placement plate (301) are fixedly connected with a second spring (304), the other end of the second spring (304) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (302), the connecting plate (302) is fixedly connected on the inner wall of the dry box (1), the knocking ball (206) is in contact with the food placement plate (301).

2. The raw material drying device for food production according to claim 1, characterized by One side of the dry box (1) is fixedly connected with a dehumidifier (102), the air inlet end of the dehumidifier (102) is fixedly connected in the dry box (1), the air outlet end is fixedly connected with one of the air inlet ends of the hot air machine (101), the inside of the dry box (1) is fixedly connected with a humidity detector (104).

3. The raw material drying device for food production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air inlet end of the dehumidifier (102) is fixedly connected with an electric control valve, and the humidity detector (104) electrically controls the electric control valve.

4. The raw material drying device for food production according to claim 1, characterized by The inside of the dry box (1) is fixedly connected with a water collecting box (105), the water collecting box (105) is located at the bottom of the food placement plate (301), the water collecting box (105) and the inside of the food placement plate (301) are provided with through holes for the main pipeline (1011) to pass through.

5. The raw material drying apparatus for food production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axial direction of the air outlet pipe (204) is uniformly fixedly connected with a plurality of air outlet pipes (204), and the air outlet pipe (204) is curved and opens in the same direction.

6. The raw material drying device for food production according to claim 1, characterized by The inside of the food placement plate (301) is slidably connected with a guide rod (303), and the guide rod (303) is fixedly connected on the connecting plate (302), and the second spring (304) is wound on the guide rod (303).

7. The raw material drying apparatus for food production according to claim 1, characterized by The shunt pipe (201) is fixedly connected in the dry box (1) through a fixing ring and a connecting rod.

8. The raw material drying apparatus for food production according to claim 5, wherein The connecting ring (203) is provided with a sealing sleeve ring at the connection with the shunt pipe (201), and the sealing sleeve ring is fixedly connected on the shunt pipe (201).