Cooling tower of bread integral forming production line

By combining a horizontally oriented, repeatedly bending conveyor belt with the tower cover in the bread cooling tower, along with a cooling fan and baffles, the problems of large space occupation and uneven cooling in existing cooling towers are solved, achieving a highly efficient and uniform bread cooling effect.

CN224151244UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21东莞市利明轩食品有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
东莞市利明轩食品有限公司
Filing Date
2025-04-12
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing bread cooling tower structures occupy a large space and have poor cooling effects, especially the bread on the inner side is easily blocked, resulting in uneven cooling.

Method used

The conveyor belt body, which is horizontally transported and repeatedly bent, is combined with the tower cover. Combined with the design of cooling fans and baffles, it ensures uniform airflow and uses baffles to disperse airflow to improve cooling efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and uniform bread cooling, reduces space occupation, and improves the cooling efficiency of the cooling tower.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooling tower of an integrated bread forming production line in the field of cooling towers, which comprises a tower cover and a conveying belt body used for conveying bread, and the conveying belt body conveys along the horizontal direction and is arranged in the tower cover after being repeatedly and reversely bent; an opening is formed in the top of the tower cover, a cooling fan blowing air to the inner conveying belt body is assembled at the opening, a wind shield fixed to the inner wall of the tower cover is further arranged below the cooling fan, a sharp corner part protruding and located below the cooling fan is arranged on the surface of the wind shield, and the surface of the wind shield inclines downwards from the sharp corner part to the peripheral edge. A plurality of air holes communicated with the bottom are further formed in the surface of the wind shield, and the inner diameters of the air holes are gradually increased towards the ends away from the sharp corner parts. The mode that the conveying belt body which is conveyed in the horizontal direction and bent repeatedly is combined with the tower cover is adopted, the cooling fan which blows air to the conveying belt body is additionally arranged in the tower cover to accelerate circulation of internal air, the air baffle which balances and disperses the air flow is further utilized, the air flow is balanced to each position in the tower cover, and the cooling effect is better.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling tower technology, specifically to a cooling tower for an integrated bread forming production line. Background Technology

[0002] Bread is a widely popular food, primarily made from basic ingredients such as wheat flour (or other grain flour), water, yeast, and salt. During bread production, the moisture and gas inside the bread expand during baking, making it soft and fluffy. However, if eaten or handled immediately, the high temperature accelerates the evaporation of moisture and the escape of gas, causing the bread to dry out and lose its original texture. By cooling, the bread gradually stabilizes, maintaining its soft and moist texture. Simultaneously, the bread's shape and volume gradually stabilize, reducing the likelihood of deformation or breakage during packaging.

[0003] Currently, most bread is cooled using cooling towers. However, these cooling towers are typically multi-layered rotating structures that take up a lot of space. Furthermore, the bread on the inner side is easily blocked, resulting in poor cooling performance due to poor air circulation. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing technical solutions, this utility model provides a cooling tower for an integrated bread forming production line, which can effectively solve the technical problem of poor cooling effect of current bread cooling towers.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A cooling tower for an integrated bread forming production line includes a tower cover and a conveyor belt body for conveying bread. The conveyor belt body is conveyed horizontally and repeatedly bent in the opposite direction before being disposed inside the tower cover.

[0007] The top of the tower cover is open and a cooling fan is installed at the opening to blow air into the conveyor belt body. Below the cooling fan, there is a baffle plate fixed to the inner wall of the tower cover. The surface of the baffle plate has a pointed corner protruding below the cooling fan. The surface of the baffle plate slopes downward from the pointed corner to the surrounding edges. The surface of the baffle plate also has multiple air holes that communicate with the bottom. The inner diameter of the air holes gradually increases towards the end away from the pointed corner.

[0008] Furthermore, the tower cover has two side openings on its side, which are used to extend the input end and output end of the conveyor belt body to the outside of the tower cover, respectively.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the conveyor belt body is provided with a support bracket for fixed support.

[0010] Furthermore, a fan frame for assembling and fixing a cooling fan is provided at the top opening of the tower cover, and a drive head for driving and controlling the cooling fan is provided at the top of the fan frame.

[0011] Furthermore, a dustproof net is also connected to the opening at the top of the tower cover, which is located above the cooling fan.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the wind deflector is connected to a longitudinal support rod facing the sharp corner, and the end of the longitudinal support rod is connected to at least three transverse support rods fixed to the inner wall of the tower cover.

[0013] Furthermore, the side of the tower cover is also provided with multiple through-holes.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This invention adopts a method of combining a horizontally transmitted and repeatedly bent conveyor belt body with a tower cover. A cooling fan is added inside the tower cover to blow air onto the conveyor belt body to accelerate the internal air circulation and speed up the cooling efficiency of the bread. At the same time, a baffle plate is used to balance and disperse the airflow during the blowing process, so that the airflow can flow to every position inside the tower cover, resulting in a better cooling effect for the bread. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Numbering on the map:

[0019] 1-Tower cover, 2-Conveyor belt body, 3-Cooling fan, 4-Wind baffle, 5-Sharp corner, 6-Air hole, 7-Side opening, 8-Conveyor support, 9-Fan frame, 10-Drive head, 11-Dustproof net, 12-Dustproof frame, 13-Longitudinal support rod, 14-Transverse support rod, 15-Air hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] like Figure 1-2As shown, this utility model provides a cooling tower for an integrated bread-making production line, mainly assembled on the bread production line for cooling bread. Its specific structure mainly includes a tower cover 1 and a conveyor belt body 2 for conveying bread. When the bread is placed on the surface of the conveyor belt body 2 and conveyed, it passes through the inside of the tower cover 1. To accelerate the cooling speed, a cooling fan 3 is added inside the tower cover 1 to increase airflow. Furthermore, to prolong the time the bread stays inside the tower cover 1, the conveyor belt body 1 adopts a repeatedly bent structure. Doors can also be added to the side of the tower cover 1 to facilitate user access.

[0022] The conveyor belt body 2 is installed inside the tower shroud 1 after being transported horizontally and repeatedly bent in the opposite direction. The bent conveyor belt body 2 is spliced ​​in an S-shaped structure. When transporting bread, the conveyor belt body 2 always transports along the same horizontal plane. With the speed of the conveyor belt body 2 adjustable, it reduces the space occupied and facilitates later maintenance. Most importantly, it does not affect the cooling efficiency of the bread and prevents obstruction that may affect cooling.

[0023] A conveyor support 8 is provided at the bottom of the conveyor belt body 2, which supports the entire conveyor belt body 2 to transport bread. Its length extends from the input end to the output end of the conveyor belt body 2. In order to better utilize the conveyor belt body 2 inside the tower 1, two side openings 7 that communicate with the outside are provided on the side of the tower 1. One side opening 7 is used to extend the input end of the conveyor belt body 2 outward, and the other side opening 7 is used to extend the output end of the conveyor belt body 2 outward, so that the bread enters the tower 1 from the input end, is cooled, and then comes out from the output end.

[0024] To accelerate airflow and bread cooling within the tower cover 1, a cooling fan 3 is installed at the top opening of the tower cover 1, blowing air into the conveyor belt body 2. Driven by its own drive head 10, the cooling fan 3 blows air into the tower cover 1, creating an airflow over the bread surface and rapidly cooling the bread. To ensure proper airflow, the airflow exits through side openings 7 on both sides of the tower cover 1, and also through multiple vents 15 on the sides of the tower cover 1 that communicate with the interior, thus reducing internal pressure.

[0025] When the cooling fan 3 is fixed at the top opening of the tower cover 1, a fan frame 9 for fixing the cooling fan 3 is provided at the top opening of the tower cover 1, and the drive head 10 for driving and controlling the cooling fan 3 is mounted on the top of the fan frame 9. At the same time, in order to prevent debris from being blown into one end of the cooling fan 3, a dustproof net 11 fixed above the cooling fan 3 is also connected to the top opening of the tower cover 1. A dustproof frame 12 welded and fixed to the tower cover 1 is provided on the inner side of the dustproof net 11, and the dustproof net 11 can be fixed by the dustproof frame 12.

[0026] Inside the tower cover 1, a baffle plate 4 is added below the cooling fan 3. This baffle plate 4 is mainly used to disperse the airflow blown out by the cooling fan 3, ensuring it is distributed to every position within the tower cover 1. To evenly disperse the airflow, a raised sharp corner 5 is provided at the center of the baffle plate 4. When the cooling fan 3 blows air, it blows vertically downwards towards the sharp corner 5, causing the airflow to be dispersed in all directions at the sharp corner 5. To allow the airflow to flow downwards, the surface of the baffle plate 4 is sloping downwards from the sharp corner 5 towards the surrounding edges, allowing the airflow to flow through multiple air holes 6 on the surface that connect to the bottom towards one end of the conveyor belt body 2. Since the airflow is dispersed at the sharp corner 5, the airflow becomes weaker as the baffle plate 4 moves away from the sharp corner 5. Therefore, to achieve a better downward airflow balance, the inner diameter of the air holes 6 gradually increases towards the end away from the sharp corner 5.

[0027] In addition, in order to prevent the wind baffle 4 from being loosened due to the impact of the airflow from the cooling fan 3 for a long time, a longitudinal support rod 13 is connected to the bottom of the wind baffle 4 for support and fixation. At the end of the longitudinal support rod 13, several transverse support rods 14 are connected to the inner wall of the tower cover 1 for welding and fixing.

[0028] Compared with traditional technology, this technical solution adopts a combination of a horizontally transmitted and repeatedly bent conveyor belt body 2 and a tower cover 1. A cooling fan 3 is added inside the tower cover 1 to blow air onto the conveyor belt body 2 to accelerate the internal air circulation and speed up the cooling efficiency of the bread. At the same time, a baffle plate 4 is used to balance and disperse the airflow during the blowing process, which allows the airflow to flow to every position inside the tower cover 1, resulting in a better cooling effect for the bread.

[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cooling tower for a bread integrated forming line comprising a tower housing and a conveyor belt body for conveying bread, characterized in that: The conveying belt body is conveyed along the horizontal direction and is repeatedly reversely bent and arranged inside the tower cover; The tower cover is open at the top and is equipped with a cooling fan blowing air to the inside conveying belt body, and a baffle fixed to the inner wall of the tower cover is further arranged below the cooling fan, the surface of the baffle is provided with a sharp corner part protruding below the cooling fan, the surface of the baffle is downwardly inclined from the sharp corner part to the periphery, the surface of the baffle is further provided with a plurality of air holes communicated with the bottom, and the inner diameter of the air holes gradually increases away from the sharp corner part.

2. The cooling tower of the bread integrated forming production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side surface of the tower cover is provided with two side openings, and the two side openings are respectively used for extending the input end and the output end of the conveying belt body outside the tower cover.

3. A cooling tower for an integrated bread forming line according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that: The bottom of the conveying belt body is provided with a supporting and fixed conveying support.

4. The cooling tower of the bread integrated forming production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top opening of the tower cover is provided with a fan frame assembling and fixing the cooling fan, and the top of the fan frame is provided with a drive head driving and controlling the cooling fan.

5. The cooling tower of the bread integrated forming production line according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The top opening of the tower cover is further connected with a dustproof net arranged above the cooling fan.

6. The cooling tower of the bread integrated forming production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the baffle is connected with a longitudinal support rod opposite to the sharp corner part, and the end of the longitudinal support rod is connected with at least three transverse support rods fixed to the inner wall of the tower cover.

7. The cooling tower of the bread integrated forming production line according to claim 1 or 2 or 4, characterized in that: The side surface of the tower cover is further provided with a plurality of air holes.