Bread processing tunnel furnace with temperature capable of being intelligently controlled

By introducing a cleaning mechanism into the tunnel oven for bread processing, and utilizing a combination of scrapers and cleaning brushes, the problem of incomplete cleaning of debris from the conveyor chain was solved, achieving efficient cleaning and convenient maintenance, and improving production efficiency.

CN224091050UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07STAR PARTNER FOOD (FUJIAN) CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the debris removal effect on conveyor chain plates is poor, and the residue cannot be effectively removed.

Method used

A tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control was designed, equipped with a cleaning mechanism including a rectangular frame, a hollow mounting rod, a damping rod, a mounting plate, a cleaning brush, and a scraper. The flexible and telescopic scraper and cleaning brush contact the conveyor belt surface to achieve diverse cleaning, and the snap-fit ​​structure facilitates disassembly and installation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the cleaning effect of the conveyor belt, reduces downtime, ensures bread baking production efficiency, and facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the cleaning brush.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an intelligent temperature control tunnel furnace for bread processing, which belongs to the technical field of bread processing and comprises a tunnel furnace body, a conveying belt is arranged in the tunnel furnace body, and a cleaning mechanism for cleaning the conveying belt is arranged in the tunnel furnace body. The cleaning mechanism comprises a rectangular frame fixedly mounted in the tunnel furnace body, a hollow mounting rod is clamped to the inner side of the rectangular frame, a damping rod is fixedly mounted on the surface of the hollow mounting rod, and a mounting plate is fixedly mounted at the top of the damping rod. According to the bread processing tunnel furnace with the temperature capable of being intelligently controlled, the scraper blade capable of elastically stretching out and drawing back and the cleaning scrubbing brushes are arranged on the tunnel furnace body, the scraper blade can make contact with the surface of the conveying belt all the time in the running process of the conveying belt so that residues left on the surface of the conveying belt can be scraped away, and the multiple cleaning scrubbing brushes are used for wiping and cleaning the surface of the conveying belt; the cleaning modes are diversified, and the cleaning effect on the conveying belt can be greatly improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bread processing technology, specifically to a tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control. Background Technology

[0002] Bread is a food made by mixing flour, water, yeast, and other ingredients (such as salt, sugar, and oil) and then fermenting and baking it. Tunnel ovens for bread processing with intelligent temperature control use high-precision temperature sensors (such as thermocouples or PT100) to monitor the oven temperature in real time. The data is processed and feedback is controlled by a microcontroller to ensure that the temperature is kept within the set range. Through the intelligent control system, the oven temperature can be precisely adjusted to ensure the efficiency and stability of the baking process.

[0003] CN222442894U discloses a bread-baking tunnel oven, relating to the field of bread-baking technology. The technical solution includes: a base plate with two frames fixedly connected to its top, each frame having internal slots; a belt conveyor installed inside the two frames, with the tunnel oven body fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor; and a U-shaped frame fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, extending through the two slots. A brush is fitted onto the top of the U-shaped frame, and the brush is in contact with the bottom of the conveyor chain plate of the belt conveyor. The beneficial effects of this invention are: the belt conveyor's operation causes the conveyor chain plate to rotate, the motor's operation causes the turntable to rotate, and the pull rod causes the brush to move back and forth continuously. Combined with the rotation of the conveyor chain plate, this increases the cleaning effect, effectively removing all debris.

[0004] The aforementioned patent addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies that rely solely on brushes contacting and rotating conveyor chains to clean debris from conveyor belts. This method, however, suffers from poor cleaning effectiveness and fails to effectively remove debris. This application, in turn, addresses the same shortcomings of the aforementioned patent method, providing an alternative solution to the problems raised in the patent. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control. It has the advantage of good cleaning effect and solves the problem that the existing technology only cleans the debris on the conveyor chain plate by having a brush contact the conveyor chain plate and then rotating the conveyor chain plate. This cleaning method has poor cleaning effect and cannot effectively remove the debris during cleaning.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control, comprising a tunnel oven body, a conveyor belt inside the tunnel oven body, and a cleaning mechanism for cleaning the conveyor belt inside the tunnel oven body;

[0007] The cleaning mechanism includes a rectangular frame fixedly installed inside the tunnel furnace body. A hollow mounting rod is snapped into the inner side of the rectangular frame. A damping rod is fixedly installed on the surface of the hollow mounting rod. A mounting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the damping rod. A cleaning brush that contacts the surface of the conveyor belt is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the mounting plate. A rectangular hollow plate is fixedly installed inside the rectangular frame. A first top spring is fixedly installed inside the rectangular hollow plate. A connecting plate is slidably installed at one end of the first top spring. A scraper extending to the outside of the rectangular hollow plate and in contact with the surface of the conveyor belt is fixedly installed on the surface of the connecting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, a rectangular hole is provided on one side surface of the rectangular frame, and a support strip is fixedly installed on the opposite side surface inside the rectangular frame. A collection box that contacts the support strip is inserted into the rectangular hole.

[0009] The advantage of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that it facilitates the collection of the cleaned-up residue.

[0010] Furthermore, the hollow mounting rod is rectangular in shape, and a partition is fixedly installed inside the hollow mounting rod. A second top spring is fixedly installed on the opposite side surface of the partition. A rectangular connecting block is fixedly installed at one end of the second top spring. An extension rod extending to the outside of the hollow mounting rod is fixedly installed at one end of the rectangular connecting block. A locking block is fixedly installed at one end of the extension rod. A locking groove adapted to the locking block is opened on the opposite side surface inside the rectangular frame.

[0011] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by setting a snap-fit ​​structure, it is easy to remove the hollow mounting rod from the rectangular frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the mounting plate has a locking hole on its surface, a rubber retaining ring is fixedly installed inside the locking hole, and a retaining rod is fixedly installed on the surface of the cleaning brush, with an annular groove on the surface of the retaining rod that matches the rubber retaining ring.

[0013] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are: by setting the locking holes and locking rods, it is easy to install the mounting plate and the cleaning brush, and at the same time, it is easy to disassemble the cleaning brush, and easy to maintain and replace the cleaning brush.

[0014] Furthermore, a drive motor is fixedly installed on the outside of the tunnel furnace body, and a drive shaft and a number of support rollers are fixedly installed on the inside of the tunnel furnace body. The output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to one end of the drive shaft, and the conveyor belt is sleeved on the surface of the drive shaft and the support rollers.

[0015] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that it facilitates the operation of the conveyor belt.

[0016] Furthermore, both the rectangular hollow plate and the scraper are inclinedly arranged inside the rectangular frame.

[0017] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that it facilitates better contact between the scraper and the surface of the conveyor belt 2 to remove the residue from the surface of the conveyor belt.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This intelligent temperature-controlled tunnel oven for bread processing features retractable scrapers and cleaning brushes on its main body. These scrapers and brushes remain in constant contact with the conveyor belt surface during operation, scraping away any residue. Multiple cleaning brushes further enhance the cleaning efficiency by wiping the conveyor belt surface, providing a variety of cleaning methods.

[0020] 2. This intelligent temperature-controlled tunnel oven for bread processing features a snap-fit ​​structure between the rectangular frame and the hollow mounting rod, as well as a snap-fit ​​structure between the mounting plate and the cleaning brush. This facilitates the disassembly and installation of the cleaning brush, making it easy to maintain and replace the brush. This reduces downtime of the tunnel oven and helps ensure efficient bread baking production. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hollow mounting rod structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rectangular hollow plate structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the tunnel furnace body of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the rectangular frame structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Tunnel furnace body; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Rectangular frame; 4. Hollow mounting rod; 5. Damping rod; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Cleaning brush; 8. Rectangular hollow plate; 9. First top spring; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Scraper; 12. Rectangular hole; 13. Support strip; 14. Collection box; 15. Partition plate; 16. Second top spring; 17. Rectangular connecting block; 18. Extension rod; 19. Locking block; 20. Locking groove; 21. Locking hole; 22. Rubber retaining ring; 23. Locking rod; 24. Annular groove; 25. Drive motor; 26. Drive shaft; 27. Support roller. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This embodiment discloses a temperature-controlled tunnel oven for bread processing, comprising a tunnel oven body 1, a conveyor belt 2 inside the tunnel oven body 1, a drive motor 25 fixedly installed outside the tunnel oven body 1, a drive shaft 26 and a plurality of support rollers 27 fixedly installed inside the tunnel oven body 1, the output end of the drive motor 25 being fixedly connected to one end of the drive shaft 26, the conveyor belt 2 being sleeved on the surface of the drive shaft 26 and the support rollers 27 for easy operation of the conveyor belt 2, and a cleaning mechanism inside the tunnel oven body 1 for cleaning the conveyor belt 2, the cleaning mechanism including a rectangular frame 3 fixedly installed inside the tunnel oven body 1, the inner side of the rectangular frame 3 being fitted with a hollow core. Mounting rod 4, a damping rod 5 is fixedly mounted on the surface of the hollow mounting rod 4, a mounting plate 6 is fixedly mounted on the top of the damping rod 5, a cleaning brush 7 that contacts the surface of the conveyor belt 2 is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the mounting plate 6, a rectangular hollow plate 8 is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the rectangular frame 3, a first top spring 9 is fixedly mounted inside the rectangular hollow plate 8, a connecting plate 10 is slidably mounted on one end of the first top spring 9, a scraper 11 that extends to the outside of the rectangular hollow plate 8 and contacts the surface of the conveyor belt 2 is fixedly mounted on the surface of the connecting plate 10, the rectangular hollow plate 8 and the scraper 11 are both inclined inside the rectangular frame 3, so that the scraper 11 can better contact the surface of the conveyor belt 2 to scrape off the residue on the surface of the conveyor belt 2.

[0030] A rectangular hole 12 is provided on one side surface of the rectangular frame 3. A support strip 13 is fixedly installed on the opposite side surface inside the rectangular frame 3. A collection box 14 that contacts the support strip 13 is inserted into the rectangular hole 12 to facilitate the collection of the cleaned residue.

[0031] The hollow mounting rod 4 is rectangular in shape. A partition 15 is fixedly installed inside the hollow mounting rod 4. A second top spring 16 is fixedly installed on the opposite surface of the partition 15. A rectangular connecting block 17 is fixedly installed at one end of the second top spring 16. An extension rod 18 extending to the outside of the hollow mounting rod 4 is fixedly installed at one end of the rectangular connecting block 17. A locking block 19 is fixedly installed at one end of the extension rod 18. A slot 20 matching the locking block 19 is formed on the opposite surface inside the rectangular frame 3, allowing for a snap-fit ​​connection. The structure facilitates the removal of the hollow mounting rod 4 from the rectangular frame 3. The mounting plate 6 has a locking hole 21 on its surface, and a rubber retainer 22 is fixedly installed inside the locking hole 21. The cleaning brush 7 has a locking rod 23 fixedly installed on its surface, and an annular groove 24 that matches the rubber retainer 22 is opened on the surface of the locking rod 23. By setting the locking hole 21 and the locking rod 23, it is easy to install the mounting plate 6 and the cleaning brush 7, and at the same time, it is easy to disassemble the cleaning brush 7 for maintenance and replacement.

[0032] It should be noted that the tunnel oven body 1 in this embodiment is a temperature-controlled tunnel oven for bread processing. The working principle of this tunnel oven is mainly based on heat conduction, convection and radiation to bake bread. Through the intelligent control system, the oven temperature can be precisely adjusted to ensure the efficiency and stability of the baking process. The intelligent control system can precisely adjust the temperature of the heating element according to different bread baking needs. Whether it is the dough fermentation stage or the baking stage, the temperature can be controlled just right. The temperature sensor built into the system will monitor the oven temperature in real time to ensure that the temperature is always kept within the set range. The intelligent control system can pre-store multiple sets of baking parameters, which can facilitate users to quickly switch according to different bread types and baking needs.

[0033] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:

[0034] In use, press the extension rod 18 into the hollow mounting rod 4, compressing the second top spring 16, aligning the locking block 19 with the locking slot 20, and then release the extension rod 18. The second top spring 16 pushes the extension rod 18 out, causing the locking block 19 to engage with the locking slot 20, thus completing the installation of the hollow mounting rod 4. The cooperation between the hollow mounting rod 4 and the rectangular connecting block 17 can limit the extension rod 18, preventing rotation of the hollow mounting rod 4 and the extension rod 18. At this time, the damping rod 5 pushes the mounting plate 6 and the cleaning brush 7 upward, causing the cleaning brush 7 to contact the surface of the conveyor belt 2. The first top spring 9 pushes the connecting plate 10 and the scraper 11, so that the scraper 11 comes into contact with the surface of the conveyor belt 2. When the conveyor belt 2 is running, the scraper 11 will scrape off the residue on the surface of the conveyor belt 2. By using the frictional contact between the cleaning brush 7 and the surface of the conveyor belt 2, the surface of the conveyor belt 2 can be cleaned a second time, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the surface of the conveyor belt 2. When the cleaning brush 7 needs to be replaced, simply pull the locking rod 23 out of the locking hole 21 and then insert the locking rod 23 on the new cleaning brush 7 into the locking hole 21, so that the rubber retaining ring 22 fits into the annular groove 24.

[0035] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control, comprising a tunnel oven body (1), wherein a conveyor belt (2) is provided inside the tunnel oven body (1), characterized in that: The tunnel furnace body (1) is equipped with a cleaning mechanism for cleaning the conveyor belt (2); The cleaning mechanism includes a rectangular frame (3) fixedly installed inside the tunnel furnace body (1). A hollow mounting rod (4) is snapped into the inner side of the rectangular frame (3). A damping rod (5) is fixedly installed on the surface of the hollow mounting rod (4). A mounting plate (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the damping rod (5). A cleaning brush (7) that contacts the surface of the conveyor belt (2) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the mounting plate (6). A rectangular hollow plate (8) is fixedly installed inside the rectangular hollow plate (8). A first top spring (9) is fixedly installed inside the rectangular hollow plate (8). A connecting plate (10) is slidably installed at one end of the first top spring (9). A scraper (11) that extends to the outside of the rectangular hollow plate (8) and contacts the surface of the conveyor belt (2) is fixedly installed on the surface of the connecting plate (10).

2. The tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rectangular hole (12) is provided on one side surface of the rectangular frame (3), and a support strip (13) is fixedly installed on the opposite side surface inside the rectangular frame (3). A collection box (14) that contacts the support strip (13) is inserted into the rectangular hole (12).

3. A tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hollow mounting rod (4) is rectangular in shape. A partition (15) is fixedly installed inside the hollow mounting rod (4). A second top spring (16) is fixedly installed on the opposite side surface of the partition (15). A rectangular connecting block (17) is fixedly installed at one end of the second top spring (16). An extension rod (18) extending to the outside of the hollow mounting rod (4) is fixedly installed at one end of the rectangular connecting block (17). A locking block (19) is fixedly installed at one end of the extension rod (18). A slot (20) that matches the locking block (19) is opened on the opposite side surface inside the rectangular frame (3).

4. A tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (6) has a locking hole (21) on its surface. A rubber retainer (22) is fixedly installed inside the locking hole (21). A retainer rod (23) is fixedly installed on the surface of the cleaning brush (7). An annular groove (24) that matches the rubber retainer (22) is opened on the surface of the retainer rod (23).

5. A tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive motor (25) is fixedly installed on the outside of the tunnel furnace body (1). A drive shaft (26) and a number of support rollers (27) are fixedly installed on the inside of the tunnel furnace body (1). The output end of the drive motor (25) is fixedly connected to one end of the drive shaft (26). The conveyor belt (2) is sleeved on the surface of the drive shaft (26) and the support rollers (27).

6. A tunnel oven for bread processing with intelligent temperature control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rectangular hollow plate (8) and scraper (11) are both inclinedly arranged inside the rectangular frame (3).

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  • Bread baking tunnel furnace

    CN222442894U