Eel freezing and shaping device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an eel freezing and shaping device which comprises a chain conveying device used for being in butt joint with an eel roasting production line, and a freezing and shaping box body is detachably installed on the chain conveying device. A rotating mechanism is rotatably arranged on the inner side of the freezing and shaping box body, and refrigerating mechanisms are arranged corresponding to the upper and lower positions of the rotating mechanism. The device can be automatically butted with a roasted eel production line, the roasted eels can be automatically grabbed, clamped, overturned and uniformly frozen and shaped, the production efficiency is improved, and the freezing quality and the shape consistency of the roasted eels are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of eel processing equipment technology, and in particular to a device for freezing and shaping eel, which is mainly used in the production line of roasted eel to freeze and shape roasted eel. Background Technology

[0002] In the eel processing industry, freezing and shaping of grilled eel is a crucial step in ensuring product quality and appearance. Traditional eel freezing methods have several problems: 1) Manually placing grilled eel in freezing equipment is inefficient and makes it difficult to ensure the eel's shape consistency during freezing, affecting the product's aesthetics and market competitiveness; 2) Some existing freezing equipment has a simple structure, which cannot effectively clamp and uniformly freeze the eel, easily causing deformation and internal tissue damage during freezing, thus affecting taste and quality. Furthermore, traditional freezing equipment has uneven cooling effects and high energy consumption, increasing production costs.

[0003] Therefore, it is urgent to develop an efficient, stable device that can guarantee the quality of frozen eel shaping. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an eel freezing and shaping device that can automatically connect to a roasted eel production line to achieve automatic grabbing, clamping, flipping, and uniform freezing and shaping of roasted eels, thereby improving production efficiency and ensuring the freezing quality and shape consistency of roasted eels, thus solving the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above technical solution, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A freezing and shaping device for eels includes a chain conveyor for connecting to a grilled eel production line, wherein a freezing and shaping box is detachably installed on the chain conveyor; a rotating mechanism is rotatably provided inside the freezing and shaping box, and a refrigeration mechanism is provided corresponding to the upper and lower positions of the rotating mechanism; the rotating mechanism includes:

[0006] Lifting components are symmetrically arranged inside the freezing and shaping box to lift the roasted eel conveyed from the chain conveyor to the flipping height;

[0007] A rotating component is disposed at the output end of the lifting component, and the lifting component can drive the rotating component to reciprocate back and forth; and

[0008] A mold component is fixed to the output end of the rotating component, and adjacent mold components are arranged in opposite directions of movement to achieve clamping of the grilled eel; the rotating component can drive the mold component to reciprocate and flip back and forth.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting component includes a lifting base; a first servo motor is rotatably mounted on the lifting base; a lifting platform is movably inserted into the lifting base; the first servo motor can drive the lifting platform to move back and forth.

[0010] Furthermore, the mold component includes a mold base; the mold base is provided with a second servo motor and a third servo motor; a first mold clamping arm and a second mold clamping arm are inserted parallel to each other on the mold base; the second servo motor can drive the first mold clamping arm to move back and forth; the third servo motor can drive the second mold clamping arm to move back and forth; the first mold clamping arm and the second mold clamping arm are arranged in opposite directions of movement.

[0011] Furthermore, the freeze-setting box is surrounded by a heat insulation layer; curtains are provided at both ends of the freeze-setting box.

[0012] Furthermore, the refrigeration mechanism includes a cold air head, a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and an expansion valve mounted inside the refrigeration and shaping chamber; and pipelines connect adjacent cold air heads, compressors, condensers, evaporators, and expansion valves.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1) This utility model connects to the roasted eel production line through a chain conveyor device and combines the automatic lifting, grabbing and flipping functions of the rotating mechanism to realize the automated production of roasted eel freezing and shaping, which greatly improves production efficiency and reduces labor costs.

[0015] 2) The refrigeration mechanism of this utility model is set above and below the rotating mechanism. Together with the mold component, it clamps and flips the roasted eel, so that the roasted eel can be cooled evenly, effectively avoiding local overcooling or overheating, ensuring the freezing quality of the roasted eel, and improving the taste and quality of the product.

[0016] 3) This utility model, through the special design of the mold components, clamps the roasted eel by the relative movement of the two clamping arms, and the adjacent mold components move in opposite directions, ensuring that the roasted eel maintains a stable shape during the freezing process, thereby improving the appearance quality of the product.

[0017] 4) The insulation layer and curtain design of the freezer shaping box of this utility model effectively reduce heat loss, reduce energy consumption, meet the requirements of energy conservation and environmental protection, and reduce production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention and are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments, and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these drawings, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and the advantages of the present invention. Components in the drawings are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0019] Figure 1 A 3D diagram of an eel freezing and shaping device;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial sectional view of AA. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] Please see the appendix Figure 1 The image shows an eel freezing and shaping device, comprising a chain conveyor 1 for connecting to a grilled eel production line. A freezing and shaping chamber 2 is detachably mounted on the chain conveyor 1, facilitating installation, maintenance, and replacement of the equipment. A rotating mechanism 3 is rotatably mounted inside the freezing and shaping chamber 2, and a refrigeration mechanism 4 is positioned above and below the rotating mechanism 3. This arrangement allows the grilled eel on the rotating mechanism to receive sufficient refrigeration, achieving rapid freezing and shaping.

[0024] Based on the above embodiments, the rotating mechanism 3 includes:

[0025] Lifting components 31 are symmetrically arranged inside the freezing and shaping box 2 to lift the roasted eel conveyed from the chain conveyor 1 to the flipping height;

[0026] Rotating component 32 is disposed at the output end of lifting component 31, and lifting component 31 can drive rotating component 32 to move back and forth; and

[0027] The mold component 33 is fixed to the output end of the rotating component 32, and adjacent mold components 33 are arranged in opposite directions to achieve clamping of the roasted eel; the rotating component 32 can drive the mold component 33 to flip back and forth to ensure that all parts of the roasted eel are cooled evenly during the freezing process.

[0028] Based on the above embodiments, the lifting component 31 includes a lifting base 311; a first servo motor 312 is rotatably mounted on the lifting base 311; a lifting platform 313 is movably inserted into the lifting base 311; the first servo motor 312 can drive the lifting platform 313 to move back and forth.

[0029] Based on the above embodiments, the mold component 33 includes a mold base 331; the mold base 331 is provided with a second servo motor 332 and a third servo motor 333; a first mold clamping arm 334 and a second mold clamping arm 335 are inserted parallel to each other on the mold base 331; the second servo motor 332 can drive the first mold clamping arm 334 to move back and forth; the third servo motor 333 can drive the second mold clamping arm 335 to move back and forth; the moving directions of the first mold clamping arm 334 and the second mold clamping arm 335 are arranged in opposite directions.

[0030] Based on the above embodiments, the freeze-setting chamber 2 is made of stainless steel to ensure good corrosion resistance and heat insulation performance, and is wrapped with a heat insulation layer on its periphery; curtains are provided at both ends of the freeze-setting chamber 2. The heat insulation layer wrapped around the periphery of the freeze-setting chamber reduces heat exchange between the inside and outside of the chamber, thus reducing energy consumption; the curtains at both ends of the freeze-setting chamber further prevent heat loss and also prevent external dust and other impurities from entering the chamber.

[0031] Based on the above embodiments, the refrigeration mechanism 4 includes a cold air head, a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and an expansion valve mounted inside the freezing and shaping chamber 2; adjacent cold air heads, compressors, condensers, evaporators, and expansion valves are connected by pipelines. This embodiment employs a compression refrigeration cycle, achieving refrigeration through the coordinated operation of the compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator. Heat absorption via refrigerant phase change is utilized to cool and freeze the roasted eel. This method offers high refrigeration efficiency, rapidly lowering the temperature of the roasted eel to the ideal freezing range of -20℃ to -30℃, meeting the requirements for rapid freezing and shaping, reducing ice crystal formation, and maintaining the texture and taste of the roasted eel. Furthermore, the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve are all existing technologies, well-known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0032] The operation of this invention is as follows: The roasted eel is conveyed to the bottom of the freezing and shaping chamber via a chain conveyor. The first servo motor of the lifting component starts, driving the lifting platform down to the height of the chain conveyor. Then, the second and third servo motors of the mold component start, controlling the first and second mold clamping arms to move closer together and clamp the roasted eel. After clamping the eel, the first servo motor reverses, driving the lifting platform up to the flipping height. Simultaneously, the rotating component starts, causing the mold component to flip back and forth. At the same time, the compressor of the refrigeration mechanism starts, and through the coordinated work of the condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve, cold air blown from the air blower is delivered to the freezing and shaping chamber to freeze and shape the eel. After freezing and shaping, the rotating component stops flipping, the first servo motor drives the lifting platform down, placing the frozen eel on the chain conveyor, which then transports it to the next production stage. This invention can automatically connect to the roasted eel production line, realizing automatic clamping, flipping, and uniform freezing and shaping of the eel, improving production efficiency and ensuring the freezing quality and shape consistency of the roasted eel.

[0033] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art should be able to make equivalent embodiments by making some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A frozen eel shaping device, comprising a chain conveying device (1) for connecting an eel roasting production line, a frozen shaping box (2) being detachably installed on the chain conveying device (1); a rotating mechanism (3) being rotatably arranged inside the frozen shaping box (2), and a refrigeration mechanism (4) being arranged at positions above and below the rotating mechanism (3); characterized in that, The rotating mechanism (3) includes: Lifting components (31) are symmetrically arranged inside the freezing and shaping box (2) to lift the roasted eel conveyed from the chain conveyor (1) to the flipping height; A rotating component (32) is disposed at the output end of the lifting component (31), and the lifting component (31) can drive the rotating component (32) to move back and forth; and The mold component (33) is fixed at the output end of the rotating component (32), and the adjacent mold components (33) are arranged in opposite directions of movement to achieve clamping of the grilled eel; the rotating component (32) can drive the mold component (33) to flip back and forth.

2. The eel freezing and forming apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The lifting component (31) includes a lifting seat (311); a first servo motor (312) is rotatably mounted on the lifting seat (311); a lifting platform (313) is movably inserted into the lifting seat (311); the first servo motor (312) can drive the lifting platform (313) to move back and forth.

3. The eel freezing and forming apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The mold component (33) includes a mold base (331); the mold base (331) is provided with a second servo motor (332) and a third servo motor (333); a first mold clamping arm (334) and a second mold clamping arm (335) are inserted parallel to each other on the mold base (331); the second servo motor (332) can drive the first mold clamping arm (334) to move back and forth; the third servo motor (333) can drive the second mold clamping arm (335) to move back and forth; the first mold clamping arm (334) and the second mold clamping arm (335) are arranged in opposite directions of movement.

4. The eel freezing and forming apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The freeze-setting box (2) is surrounded by a heat insulation layer; curtains are provided at both ends of the freeze-setting box (2).

5. The eel freezing and forming apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The refrigeration mechanism (4) includes a cold air head, a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator and an expansion valve mounted inside the refrigeration and shaping box (2); and pipelines connect adjacent cold air heads, compressors, condensers, evaporators and expansion valves.

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