Fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing
By introducing a combination structure of springs and fixing columns into the fruit and vegetable dehydration equipment, the problem of unstable filter cartridge fixation is solved, enabling the filter cartridge to be stable and quick to disassemble, improving dehydration efficiency, preventing drainage pipe blockage, and simplifying the production process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU SHI FOOD CHAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
In traditional fruit and vegetable dehydration equipment, the filter cartridge is not fixed securely and is prone to shaking or displacement, which affects the dehydration effect and is complicated to disassemble, increasing the complexity and cost of the production process.
The system employs a structure consisting of a body, control panel, hot air blower, conveying pipe, motor, lead screw, moving frame, closing cover, insertion column, ball bearings, and bidirectional motor. Through the combination of springs and fixing columns, the filter cartridge is stably fixed and quickly disassembled. The system combines the dual dehydration of the bidirectional motor and hot air blower, and uses cutting blades to prevent the drain pipe from clogging.
It improves the stability of the filter cartridge during the dewatering process, simplifies the disassembly and replacement process of the filter cartridge, reduces the complexity and cost of the production process, improves the dewatering efficiency, and prevents the drain pipe from clogging.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, and in particular to a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing. Background Technology
[0002] Initially, people used natural air drying, placing fruits and vegetables in the sun and relying on the sun's heat and wind to evaporate moisture and dehydrate them. While simple, this primitive method was highly dependent on weather conditions, its dehydration effect was inconsistent, it was time-consuming, and it was easily contaminated by dust, insects, and other pollutants, affecting the quality of the produce. Over time, people gradually realized that the dehydration process could be improved through human intervention. Thus, simple drying equipment began to appear. Early drying equipment might have simply been a closed space that used heat generated from burning wood or coal to dry fruits and vegetables.
[0003] However, even within traditional equipment, the filter cartridge, a crucial component of fruit and vegetable dehydration systems, has significant drawbacks. The filter cartridge's fixing method is not robust enough, leading to shaking or displacement during operation, which not only affects dehydration efficiency but may also damage the equipment. Furthermore, the loading and unloading process of the filter cartridge is complex, requiring substantial time and manpower. After dehydration, different types of fruits and vegetables need to be re-sorted and classified, further increasing the complexity and cost of the production process, necessitating improvements. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] This utility model adopts the following technical solution: a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing, comprising a body, an operation panel fixedly installed on the surface of the body, a hot air blower fixedly installed on the surface of the body, a conveying pipe fixedly installed at the output end of the hot air blower, a fixed frame fixedly installed on the surface of the body, a motor fixedly installed on the surface of the fixed frame, a lead screw fixedly installed at the output end of the motor, a movable frame threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw, a closing cover sleeved on the outer surface of the movable frame, an insertion post fixedly installed at the bottom end of the closing cover, a ball bearing sleeved at the bottom end of the insertion post, a bidirectional motor II sleeved inside the body, and a bidirectional motor II having a lead screw at the output end of the motor II. A fixed plate is fixedly installed, an insertion block is fixedly installed at the top of the fixed plate, a fixed cylinder is fixedly installed at the top of the fixed plate, a limit post is fixedly installed inside the fixed cylinder, a spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the limit post, a movable push frame is sleeved on the outer surface of the limit post, a push block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the movable push frame, an insertion groove is opened on the surface of the fixed cylinder, a fixed post is sleeved inside the insertion groove, a spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed post, a filter cartridge is placed at the top of the fixed plate, a fixed groove is opened on the surface of the filter cartridge, a slot is opened at the bottom of the filter cartridge, a drain pipe is fixedly installed at the bottom of the body, and an air outlet slot is opened at the bottom of the closed cover.
[0006] Preferably, one end of the first spring is connected and fixed to the inner surface of the fixed cylinder, and the other end of the first spring is connected to the bottom end of the movable pusher. The initial state of the first spring is compressed. The other end of the conveying pipe is connected and fixed to the top surface of the closed cover. Here, the first spring is initially compressed, with one end connected to the inner surface of the fixed cylinder and the other end connected to the bottom end of the movable pusher. When the bidirectional motor two drives the fixed plate to rotate, the elastic force of the first spring can keep the movable pusher in a certain position, which facilitates the push block to push the fixed column into or out of the fixing groove of the filter cartridge, thereby realizing the fixing and loosening of the filter cartridge.
[0007] Preferably, the push block is semi-elliptical in shape, the filter cartridges are multiple sets arranged circumferentially at the top of the fixing plate, the insertion post is inserted into the slot, and the other end of the fixing post is inserted into the fixing groove. Here, the semi-elliptical push block, driven by the moving push frame, can more smoothly push the fixing post to move, realizing the fixing and loosening operation of the filter cartridges.
[0008] Preferably, the number of fixing grooves and fixing columns is multiple and symmetrically distributed on the surfaces of the filter cartridge and the fixed cylinder. The rear end of each fixing column is semi-circular, and its rear end surface is in contact with the surface of the push block. Here, the multiple sets of symmetrically distributed fixing grooves and fixing columns further enhance the connection stability between the filter cartridge and the fixed cylinder, making the filter cartridge more stable when rotating.
[0009] Preferably, there are multiple sets of springs, symmetrically distributed inside the fixed cylinder. One end of each spring is connected and fixed to the surface of the fixed post, and the other end is connected and fixed to the inner surface of the fixed cylinder. Here, the multiple sets of symmetrically distributed springs, with one end connected to the surface of the fixed post and the other end connected to the inner surface of the fixed cylinder, provide the fixed post with a restoring elastic force.
[0010] Preferably, the closing cover fits tightly against the surface of the machine body, the insertion post is inserted into the top of the fixed cylinder, the surface of the ball bearing fits against the top surface of the movable pusher, and the filter cylinder is arc-shaped trapezoidal. Here, the tight fit between the closing cover and the machine body surface ensures the equipment's airtightness, prevents hot air leakage, and improves dehydration efficiency.
[0011] Preferably, a pulley is fixedly mounted on the output end of the bidirectional motor 2, a pulley 2 is sleeved inside the drain pipe, a belt 1 is sleeved on the outer surface of both pulley 1 and pulley 2, a rotating rod is fixedly mounted on the top of pulley 2, and a cutting blade is fixedly mounted on the surface of the rotating rod. This transmission method features a simple and compact structure, high transmission efficiency, and ease of maintenance and repair, thus reducing equipment maintenance costs.
[0012] Preferably, the number of cutting blades is four sets, which are circumferentially distributed on the surface of the rotating rod, and both the cutting blades and the rotating rod are fitted inside the drain pipe. Here, the four sets of circumferentially distributed cutting blades increase the cutting area and effect on impurities in the drain pipe, enabling more effective crushing and cleaning of impurities and improving the ability to prevent blockage.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model, through the configuration of a machine body, control panel, hot air blower, conveying pipe, fixed frame, motor one, lead screw, moving frame, closing cover, insertion column, ball bearing, and bidirectional motor two, improves the stability of the filter cartridge during stirring, preventing shaking or displacement during equipment operation, thus avoiding affecting the dehydration effect of fruits and vegetables and preventing equipment damage. Furthermore, the filter cartridge can be quickly disassembled and replaced without consuming significant time and manpower. After dehydration, there is no need to re-sort and classify different types of fruits and vegetables, effectively reducing the complexity and cost of the production process.
[0015] 2. In this utility model, by setting up a structure of pulley one, pulley two, belt one, rotating rod, and cutting blade, when the equipment is in use, the output end two of the bidirectional motor two drives the rotating rod to rotate through pulley one, belt one, and pulley two. The cutting blade on the rotating rod can cut impurities or residual fruits and vegetables in the drain pipe, prevent the drain pipe from being blocked, and ensure smooth drainage. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This utility model provides a three-dimensional structural diagram of a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing;
[0017] Figure 2 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the side end structure of a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing;
[0018] Figure 3 This utility model provides a cross-sectional structural diagram of a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing;
[0019] Figure 4 This utility model provides a partial structural schematic diagram of a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing;
[0020] Figure 5 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the fixed cylinder structure of a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing;
[0021] Figure 6 This utility model proposes a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing. Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0022] Figure 7 This utility model proposes a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing. Figure 3 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;
[0023] Figure 8 This utility model proposes a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing. Figure 3 Enlarged view of point C.
[0024] Legend:
[0025] 1. Main body; 2. Control panel; 3. Hot air blower; 4. Conveyor pipe; 5. Fixing frame; 6. Motor 1; 7. Lead screw; 8. Moving frame; 9. Closing cover; 10. Insertion post; 11. Ball bearing; 12. Bidirectional motor 2; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Insertion block; 15. Fixing cylinder; 16. Limiting post; 17. Spring 1; 18. Moving push frame; 19. Push block; 20. Insertion slot; 21. Fixing post; 22. Spring 2; 23. Filter cartridge; 24. Fixing slot; 25. Slot; 26. Drain pipe; 27. Air outlet slot; 28. Pulley 1; 29. Pulley 2; 30. Belt 1; 31. Rotating rod; 32. Cutting blade. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0027] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.
[0028] Example 1
[0029] Please see Figures 1-8This utility model provides a technical solution: a fruit and vegetable dehydration device for food processing, comprising a body 1, an operation panel 2 fixedly mounted on the surface of the body 1, a hot air blower 3 fixedly mounted on the surface of the body 1, a conveying pipe 4 fixedly mounted on the output end of the hot air blower 3, a fixed frame 5 fixedly mounted on the surface of the conveying body 1, a motor 6 fixedly mounted on the surface of the fixed frame 5, a lead screw 7 fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor 6, a movable frame 8 threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw 7, a closing cover 9 sleeved on the outer surface of the movable frame 8, an insertion post 10 fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the closing cover 9, a ball bearing 11 sleeved on the bottom end of the insertion post 10, and a bidirectional motor 12 sleeved inside the body 1, with a fixed plate 1 fixedly mounted on the output end of the bidirectional motor 12. 3. An insertion block 14 is fixedly installed at the top of the fixed plate 13. A fixed cylinder 15 is fixedly installed at the top of the fixed plate 13. A limiting post 16 is fixedly installed inside the fixed cylinder 15. A spring 17 is sleeved on the outer surface of the limiting post 16. A movable push frame 18 is sleeved on the outer surface of the limiting post 16. A push block 19 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the movable push frame 18. An insertion groove 20 is opened on the surface of the fixed cylinder 15. A fixed post 21 is sleeved inside the insertion groove 20. A spring 22 is sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed post 21. A filter cartridge 23 is placed at the top of the fixed plate 13. A fixing groove 24 is opened on the surface of the filter cartridge 23. A slot 25 is opened at the bottom end of the filter cartridge 23. A drain pipe 26 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the machine body 1. An air outlet slot 27 is opened at the bottom end of the closed cover 9. In operation, first start motor 6. Motor 6 rotates lead screw 7, which in turn moves movable frame 8. Movable frame 8 then moves closing cover 9. Next, rotate closing cover 9 to place fruits and vegetables into different filter cartridges 23. Then, start motor 6 in reverse. Motor 6 rotates lead screw 7, which in turn moves movable frame 8. Movable frame 8 then moves closing cover 9. Closing cover 9 then moves insertion post 10, which in turn moves ball bearing 11. The movement of insertion post 10 and ball bearing 11 then moves movable push frame 18. Finally, [the process continues]. The moving pusher 18 moves the pusher block 19, which in turn moves the spring 17 to retract. The pusher block 19 then moves the fixed column 21, which in turn moves the spring 22 to retract. The fixed column 21 is then inserted into the fixed slot 24. The bidirectional motor 12 is then activated via the control panel 2, causing the fixed plate 13 to rotate. This rotation, in turn, causes the filter cartridge 23 to rotate. The hot air blower 3 is then activated, and the hot air generated by the blower 3 enters the machine body 1 through the conveying pipe 4 and the air outlet 27 at the bottom of the closed cover 9, dehydrating the fruits and vegetables inside the filter cartridge 23.The dual dehydration system, utilizing a bidirectional motor 12 and a hot air blower 3, effectively improves the dehydration efficiency of fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, the inclusion of multiple filter cartridges 23 allows for categorized dehydration during the dehydration process.
[0030] Please see Figures 1-8 One end of spring 17 is connected and fixed to the inner surface of the fixed cylinder 15, and the other end of spring 17 is connected to the bottom end of the movable pusher 18. The initial state of spring 17 is compressed. The other end of the conveying pipe 4 is connected and fixed to the top surface of the closed cover 9. The pusher block 19 is semi-elliptical in shape. There are multiple sets of filter cylinders 23, which are circumferentially distributed on the top of the fixed plate 13. The insertion post 10 is inserted into the slot 25. The other end of the fixing post 21 is inserted into the fixing groove 24. There are multiple sets of fixing grooves 24 and fixing posts 21, which are symmetrically distributed on the surfaces of the filter cylinders 23 and the fixed cylinder 15. The rear end of the fixing post 21 is semi-circular, and the rear end surface of the fixing post 21 is in contact with the surface of the pusher block 19. The number of springs 22 is... The filter cartridge 23 is symmetrically distributed in multiple sets inside the fixed cylinder 15. One end of the spring 22 is connected and fixed to the surface of the fixed column 21, and the other end of the spring 22 is connected and fixed to the inner surface of the fixed cylinder 15. The closing cover 9 is tightly fitted to the surface of the machine body 1. The insertion column 10 is inserted into the top of the fixed cylinder 15. The surface of the ball bearing 11 is fitted to the top surface of the movable push frame 18. The filter cartridge 23 is arc-shaped trapezoid. There are four sets of cutting blades 32, which are circumferentially distributed on the surface of the rotating rod 31. Both the cutting blades 32 and the rotating rod 31 are fitted inside the drain pipe 26. The cutting blades 32 and the rotating rod 31 are fitted inside the drain pipe 26, which makes reasonable use of the equipment space and does not occupy additional space, making the equipment structure more compact.
[0031] Example 2
[0032] Please see Figure 8 A pulley 28 is fixedly installed at the output end of the bidirectional motor 12. A pulley 29 is fitted inside the drain pipe 26. A belt 30 is fitted on the outer surface of pulley 28 and pulley 29. A rotating rod 31 is fixedly installed at the top of pulley 29. A cutting blade 32 is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating rod 31. During the operation of the equipment, if water and impurities fall into the drain pipe 26 through the filter cartridge 23, the output end of the bidirectional motor 12 drives pulley 28 to rotate. Pulley 28 drives pulley 29 to rotate through belt 30. Pulley 29 drives the rotating rod 31 and the cutting blade 32 to rotate. The cutting blade 32 cuts the impurities in the drain pipe 26, and the water is discharged through the drain pipe 26.
[0033] Working Principle: When the equipment is in use, firstly, motor 6 is started. The movement of motor 6 drives the lead screw 7 to rotate, which in turn moves the moving frame 8. The moving frame 8 then moves the closing cover 9. The closing cover 9 is then rotated, and fruits and vegetables are placed into different filter cartridges 23. Next, motor 6 is started in reverse, driving the lead screw 7 to rotate. The lead screw 7 then moves the moving frame 8, which in turn moves the closing cover 9. The closing cover 9 then moves the insertion post 10, which in turn moves the ball bearing 11. The movement of the insertion post 10 and the ball bearing 11 then moves the moving push frame 18, which in turn moves the push block 19. The movement of the moving push frame 18 then causes spring 17 to retract, which in turn moves the fixed post 21. The fixed post 21 then causes spring 22 to retract. By moving the fixed column 21, it can be inserted into the fixed groove 24. Then, the bidirectional motor 12 is started through the operation panel 2. The bidirectional motor 12 drives the fixed plate 13 to rotate, which in turn drives the filter cartridge 23 to rotate. Then, the hot air blower 3 is started. The hot air generated by the hot air blower 3 enters the machine body 1 through the conveying pipe 4 and the air outlet 27 at the bottom of the closed cover 9 to dehydrate the fruits and vegetables in the filter cartridge 23. Dehydration effectively improves the dehydration efficiency of fruits and vegetables. At the same time, by setting multiple sets of filter cartridges 23, it is possible to classify and dehydrate during the dehydration process. During the operation of the equipment, if water and impurities fall into the drain pipe 26 through the filter cartridges 23, the output end of the bidirectional motor 12 drives the pulley 28 to rotate. The pulley 28 drives the pulley 29 to rotate through the belt 30. The pulley 29 drives the rotating rod 31 and the cutting blade 32 to rotate. The cutting blade 32 cuts the impurities in the drain pipe 26, and the water is discharged through the drain pipe 26.
[0034] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A fruit and vegetable dehydrating device for food processing, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: An operation panel (2) is fixedly installed on the surface of the machine body (1). A hot air blower (3) is fixedly installed on the surface of the machine body (1). A conveying pipe (4) is fixedly installed at the output end of the hot air blower (3). A fixed frame (5) is fixedly installed on the surface of the conveying machine body (1). A motor (6) is fixedly installed on the surface of the conveying fixed frame (5). A lead screw (7) is fixedly installed at the output end of the conveying motor (6). A movable frame (8) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the conveying lead screw (7). A closing cover (9) is fitted on the outer surface of the movable frame (8). An insertion post (10) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the closing cover (9). A ball bearing (11) is fitted at the bottom end of the insertion post (10). A bidirectional motor (12) is fitted inside the machine body (1). A fixed plate (13) is fixedly installed at the output end of the bidirectional motor (12). An insertion block (14) is fixedly installed at the top end of the fixed plate (13). A fixed cylinder (15) is fixedly installed at the top of the fixed plate (13). A limiting post (16) is fixedly installed inside the fixed cylinder (15). A spring (17) is sleeved on the outer surface of the limiting post (16). A movable push frame (18) is sleeved on the outer surface of the limiting post (16). A push block (19) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the movable push frame (18). An insertion groove (20) is opened on the surface of the fixed cylinder (15). A fixed post (21) is sleeved inside the insertion groove (20). A spring (22) is sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed post (21). A filter cylinder (23) is placed at the top of the fixed plate (13). A fixing groove (24) is opened on the surface of the filter cylinder (23). A slot (25) is opened at the bottom of the filter cylinder (23). A drain pipe (26) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the body (1). An air outlet slot (27) is opened at the bottom of the closed cover (9).
2. A fruit and vegetable dehydrating apparatus for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the spring (17) is connected and fixed to the inner surface of the fixed cylinder (15), and the other end of the spring (17) is connected to the bottom end of the movable pusher (18). The initial state of the spring (17) is compressed. The other end of the conveying pipe (4) is connected and fixed to the top surface of the closed cover (9).
3. The fruit and vegetable dehydrating apparatus for food processing according to claim 1, wherein: The push block (19) is semi-elliptical in shape. The filter cylinders (23) are in multiple sets and are distributed in a circle at the top of the fixing plate (13). The insertion post (10) is inserted into the slot (25), and the other end of the fixing post (21) is inserted into the fixing groove (24).
4. The fruit and vegetable dehydrating apparatus for food processing according to claim 1, wherein: The number of fixed grooves (24) and fixed columns (21) is multiple and they are symmetrically distributed on the surface of filter cylinder (23) and fixed cylinder (15). The rear end of the fixed column (21) is semi-circular and the rear end surface of the fixed column (21) is in contact with the surface of the push block (19).
5. The fruit and vegetable dehydrating apparatus for food processing according to claim 1, wherein: The number of springs (22) is multiple and they are symmetrically distributed inside the fixed cylinder (15). One end of the spring (22) is connected and fixed to the surface of the fixed column (21), and the other end of the spring (22) is connected and fixed to the inner surface of the fixed cylinder (15).
6. The fruit and vegetable dehydrating apparatus for food processing according to claim 1, wherein: The closed cover (9) is in close contact with the surface of the body (1), the insertion post (10) is inserted into the top of the fixed cylinder (15), the surface of the ball (11) is in contact with the top surface of the movable push frame (18), and the filter cylinder (23) is in the shape of an arc trapezoid.
7. The fruit and vegetable dehydrating apparatus for food processing according to claim 1, wherein: The output end of the bidirectional motor 2 (12) is fixedly installed with a pulley 1 (28), the drain pipe (26) is fitted with a pulley 2 (29), the outer surfaces of the pulley 1 (28) and the pulley 2 (29) are fitted with a belt 1 (30), the top of the pulley 2 (29) is fixedly installed with a rotating rod (31), and the surface of the rotating rod (31) is fixedly installed with a cutting blade (32).
8. A fruit and vegetable dehydrating apparatus for food processing according to claim 7, characterized in that: The number of cutting blades (32) is four sets and they are distributed in a circle on the surface of the rotating rod (31). The cutting blades (32) and the rotating rod (31) are both sleeved inside the drain pipe (26).