Rolling and kneading machine for producing air-dried meat

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tumbling machine for producing air-dried meat, and aims to solve the problems of fixed blades, difficulty in cleaning and single function of the conventional tumbling machine. The tumbling machine comprises an L-shaped supporting frame, a roller, a rotating table, a barrel cover, a sealing cover, a vacuum pipe and a spiral device. A feeding opening is formed in the front end of the barrel cover, the feeding opening is sealed through a sealing cover, the front end of the sealing cover is connected with a vacuum pipe, and the free end of the vacuum pipe is connected with a vacuum device. A detachable spiral device is arranged in the roller, the number of the blades is adjustable, and the blades are tightly attached to the inner wall of the roller after being installed. Sealing rings are arranged between the roller and the barrel cover and between the barrel cover and the sealing cover, so that the sealing performance is ensured. Through the synergistic effect of the vacuum device and the spiral device, the tumbling machine can realize efficient tumbling and pickling of meat, and is convenient to clean, the equipment cost is reduced, and the pickling effect, sanitation and safety are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to meat pressing technology, and more particularly to a tumbling machine for the production of air-dried meat. Background Technology

[0002] A tumbler is a food processing device used to marinate and tenderize beef and mutton through tumbling, rolling, and pounding processes. The beef and mutton, along with the marinade, are repeatedly rolled and pounded inside the tumbler, causing the meat proteins to blend with the marinade, while simultaneously improving the meat's elasticity and tenderizing its texture.

[0003] Existing meat tumblers work by feeding beef or mutton into a drum, which is then driven by a mechanism to rotate, causing the meat to tumble and pound repeatedly inside. After tumbling, the marinated meat is removed through a gate. Different effects can be achieved by using different numbers and shapes of paddles inside the tumbler, but since the paddles are fixed inside the drum, different types of tumblers with different paddles are needed for different processing methods, resulting in high purchase costs. Furthermore, the gaps between the paddles and the tumbler are difficult to clean thoroughly during cleaning. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a tumbling machine for the production of dried meat, so as to solve the problems of fixed blades, difficult cleaning, and limited functionality of existing tumbling machines.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a tumbling machine for producing air-dried meat, comprising an L-shaped support frame, a roller at the top of the support frame, a rotating table fixedly connected to the rear end of the roller, a motor connected to the rotating table, the motor being housed within the support frame, a lid spirally connected to the top of the roller, a feeding port at the front end of the lid, a sealing cap threadedly connected to the feeding port, a vacuum tube fixedly connected to the front end of the sealing cap, the vacuum tube connecting the inside and outside of the sealing cap, a vacuum device at the free end of the vacuum tube, a plurality of spiral devices connected end-to-end within the roller, each spiral device including a connecting column, a plurality of blades fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting column, a fixing block fixedly connected to the rear end of the roller and the front end of the connecting column, a fixing hole cooperating with the fixing block at the rear end of the connecting column, the outer surfaces of the plurality of blades abutting against the inner wall of the roller, and the front ends of the plurality of spiral devices abutting against the sealing cap after installation.

[0006] Preferably, the vacuum device includes a vacuum pump, a vacuum hose, and a sealed bearing. The vacuum pump is mounted on a support frame and is connected to the vacuum hose. The free end of the vacuum hose is connected to a vacuum tube via the sealed bearing.

[0007] Preferably, sealing rings are provided between the roller and the barrel lid, and between the barrel lid and the sealing cap.

[0008] Preferably, the spiral structure has 1-5 blades.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing block has a square structure.

[0010] The principle and beneficial effects of this technical solution:

[0011] The principle of this technical solution is to design a novel tumbling machine for producing air-dried meat, employing a detachable spiral device and a vacuum device to achieve efficient tumbling and marinating of meat. The core component of the tumbling machine is the drum, whose internal spiral device consists of connecting columns and blades. The number of blades can be adjusted according to needs. After installation, it fits tightly against the inner wall of the drum. Driven by a rotary table and a motor, the drum rotates, causing the meat to repeatedly roll and tumble inside, achieving the effects of marinating and tenderizing. Simultaneously, the lid at the top of the drum is connected to a vacuum device via a vacuum tube, which can create a vacuum during the tumbling process, further promoting the integration of the meat and marinade and enhancing the marinating effect.

[0012] The detachable design of the spiral mechanism allows users to flexibly change the number and shape of the blades to suit different meat processing needs, eliminating the need to purchase multiple tumblers and significantly reducing equipment costs. Sealing rings are installed between the drum and the lid, and between the lid and the sealing cap. Combined with the vacuum system, this effectively prevents liquid leakage during marinating, maintains a vacuum environment inside the drum, and improves marinating efficiency and quality. The detachable spiral mechanism also facilitates cleaning, solving the problem of difficult-to-clean internal crevices in traditional tumblers and ensuring the hygiene and safety of food processing. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a tumbling machine for producing air-dried meat is provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the drum structure of a tumbler for producing air-dried meat is provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Roller; 3. Rotary table; 4. Bucket lid; 5. Sealing cap; 6. Vacuum tube; 7. Connecting column; 8. Blade; 9. Fixing block; 10. Fixing hole; 11. Vacuum pump; 12. Vacuum hose; 13. Sealed bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0017] Example:

[0018] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this utility model provides a tumbling machine for producing dried meat, including a support frame 1 with an L-shaped structure to provide stable support for the entire tumbling machine. A roller 2, mounted on the top of the support frame 1, is the core component of the tumbling machine and is used to hold the meat to be processed. A rotating table 3 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the roller 2, and the rotating table 3 is driven by a motor, enabling the roller 2 to rotate around its central axis. A lid 4 is screwed onto the top of the roller 2, and a feeding port is provided at the front end of the lid 4 for adding meat and marinade.

[0019] The feeding opening of the bucket lid 4 is connected to a sealing cap 5 via threads. A vacuum tube 6 is fixedly connected to the front end of the sealing cap 5, and the vacuum tube 6 connects the inside and outside of the sealing cap. The free end of the vacuum tube 6 is connected to a vacuum device, which includes a vacuum pump 11, a vacuum hose 12, and a sealed bearing 13. The vacuum pump 11 is mounted on the support frame 1 and connected to the vacuum tube 6 via the vacuum hose 12. The free end of the vacuum hose 12 is connected to the vacuum tube 6 via the sealed bearing 13 to ensure the airtightness of the vacuum system.

[0020] The drum 2 contains several interconnected spiral devices, each consisting of a connecting column 7 and several blades 8. The front and rear ends of the connecting column 7 are respectively provided with fixing holes 10 and fixing blocks 9. The fixing blocks 9 are square in structure and cooperate with the fixing blocks 9 at the rear end inside the drum to ensure the stable installation of the spiral devices. The blades 8 are fixed to the outside of the connecting column 7, and their outer surfaces are tightly fitted against the inner wall of the drum. The number of blades can be adjusted according to requirements, generally 1-5 blades. After installation, the front end of the spiral device abuts against the sealing cap 5, ensuring that the meat can roll and tumble evenly under the action of the spiral device during drum rotation.

[0021] To ensure a tight seal during the tumbling process, sealing rings are installed between the roller 2 and the lid 4, and between the lid 4 and the sealing cap 5. These sealing rings effectively prevent leakage of the marinating liquid while maintaining a vacuum environment inside the roller, thus improving the marinating effect.

[0022] Working principle

[0023] 1. Meat placement and vacuum environment establishment

[0024] When using this tumbler, first open the sealing cover 5 and place the chopped meat and marinade into the drum 2 through the feeding port. Then tighten the sealing cover 5 and start the vacuum pump 11. The air inside the drum is extracted through the vacuum hose 12 and vacuum tube 6 to create a vacuum environment. The establishment of a vacuum environment helps the meat and marinade to fully blend, while reducing the oxygen content and preventing the meat from oxidizing and spoiling.

[0025] 2. Tumbling process

[0026] The motor is started, and it drives the drum 2 to rotate around its central axis via the rotary table 3. During the drum's rotation, the meat is continuously rolled and tumbled under the action of the spiral device. The blades 8 of the spiral device are designed to create a spiral motion within the drum, increasing the contact area between the meat and the marinade. Simultaneously, the tumbling action tenderizes the meat and improves its texture. Because the number and shape of the spiral device blades can be adjusted according to different types of meat and processing requirements, this tumbling machine can adapt to the production needs of various types of dried meat.

[0027] 3. Cleaning and Maintenance

[0028] After tumbling, turn off the motor and vacuum pump 11, open the sealing cover 5, and remove the processed meat. Because the spiral device is detachable, users can easily disassemble it for cleaning, solving the problem of difficult internal cleaning in traditional tumbling machines and ensuring the hygiene and safety of the equipment.

[0029] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known technical solutions or characteristics are not described in detail here. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the technical solution of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These modifications will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application shall be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A tumbling machine for producing dried meat, characterized in that: The device includes an L-shaped support frame (1), with a roller (2) at the top. A rotating platform (3) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the roller (2). A motor is connected to the rotating platform (3) and is located inside the support frame (1). A bucket lid (4) is screwed to the top of the roller (2). A feeding port is opened at the front end of the bucket lid (4). A sealing cap (5) is threadedly connected to the feeding port. A vacuum tube (6) is fixedly connected to the front end of the sealing cap (5). The vacuum tube (6) connects the inside and outside of the sealing cap (5). The vacuum tube (6) is self-contained. A vacuum device is provided at one end. Several spiral devices connected end to end are provided inside the roller (2). The spiral device includes a connecting column (7). Several blades (8) are fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting column (7). Fixing blocks (9) are fixedly connected to the rear end of the roller (2) and the front end of the connecting column (7). The rear end of the connecting column (7) is provided with a fixing hole (10) that cooperates with the fixing block (9). The outside of several blades (8) abuts against the inner wall of the roller (2). After installation, the front end of several spiral devices abuts against the sealing cap (5).

2. A tumbling machine for producing dried meat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuum device includes a vacuum pump (11), a vacuum hose (12) and a sealed bearing (13). The vacuum pump (11) is mounted on a support frame (1). The vacuum pump (11) is connected to the vacuum hose (12). The free end of the vacuum hose (12) is connected to the vacuum tube (6) through the sealed bearing (13).

3. A tumbling machine for producing dried meat according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring is provided between the roller (2) and the barrel cover (4), and between the barrel cover (4) and the sealing cap (5).

4. A tumbling machine for producing dried meat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spiral device has 1-5 blades (8).

5. A tumbling machine for producing dried meat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing block (9) has a square structure.

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