Corn drying device

By using a servo motor-driven spiral blade conveyor and stirring plate, combined with temperature adjustment by sensors, the problem of uneven drying in traditional corn drying equipment has been solved. This achieves uniform drying of corn and automated operation of the equipment, improving work efficiency and equipment lifespan.

CN224188893UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01SDIC BIOENERGY (JIDONG) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SDIC BIOENERGY (JIDONG) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Traditional corn drying equipment cannot achieve uniform drying, which makes the corn prone to mold after storage, resulting in waste.

Method used

A hollow rotating rod driven by a servo motor drives the spiral blades to transport corn, which is then stirred by a stirring plate. Temperature and humidity sensors monitor the process in real time and adjust the temperature of the heating wire and hot air blower to ensure uniform drying. At the same time, a cleaning plate cleans the inner wall of the equipment to prevent residue and clumping.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform drying of corn, avoids local overheating or uneven drying, extends equipment life, improves work efficiency, and ensures the stability and automated operation of the drying process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a corn drying device which comprises a fixing plate, a heat preservation frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the heat preservation frame, a driving unit is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the fixing frame, and two right-angle containing plates are fixedly connected to the bottom face of the fixing plate. And an air heater is jointly mounted on the upper surfaces of the two right-angle placement plates. According to the device, a hollow rotating rod is driven to rotate through a servo motor, corn is conveyed upwards from the bottom of a heat preservation frame through a spiral blade, the corn is stirred through a stirring plate, uniform drying is achieved, local overheating or non-uniform drying is avoided, meanwhile, the temperature and humidity of the corn are monitored in real time through a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, and the corn drying efficiency is improved. The temperature of the heating wire and the temperature of the air heater are accurately adjusted, the stability of the drying process is ensured, the inner wall of the heat preservation frame is cleaned through the cleaning plate, corn residues and caking are prevented, and the equipment is kept clean.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of corn technology, and in particular to a corn drying device. Background Technology

[0002] Corn belongs to the genus Zea of ​​the tribe Zea in the family Poaceae. Its scientific name is Zea mays, and it is commonly known as corn, maize, or corn kernels. With the development of the world's shipping industry, corn has gradually spread to all parts of the world and has become one of the most important food crops. Corn is known as a longevity food and is rich in protein, fat, vitamins, trace elements, polysaccharides, etc. It has great potential to develop highly nutritious and biologically functional foods.

[0003] Corn is one of my country's important food crops, widely used in food processing, feed production, and industrial raw materials. Harvested corn usually contains high moisture content. However, traditional corn drying equipment has been found to be inconvenient to dry corn evenly. If the drying is uneven, the corn is prone to mold after storage, resulting in waste. To address this issue, we propose a corn drying device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a corn drying device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A corn drying device includes a fixed plate, an insulation frame fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate, a fixed bracket fixedly connected to the upper surface of the insulation frame, a drive unit fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the fixed bracket, two right-angled placement plates fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixed plate, a hot air fan mounted on the upper surface of the two right-angled placement plates, a discharge pipe fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixed plate, a solenoid valve fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the discharge pipe, a heating cylinder fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate, the top end of the heating cylinder fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the insulation frame, two sets of heating wires mounted on the upper surface of the fixed plate, and a display fixedly mounted on the front of the insulation frame.

[0007] In a further embodiment, two stabilizing plates are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate, and the bottom surface of each stabilizing plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the insulation frame.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the bottom surface of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to two support seats, each of the support seats has two mounting holes on its upper surface, and a reinforcing wedge is fixedly connected to the side of the two support seats that are close to each other, and the upper surface of each reinforcing wedge is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixing plate.

[0009] In a further embodiment, each of the two support bases has a stabilizing block fixedly connected to one of its adjacent sides, and the two stabilizing blocks are respectively fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the right-angled placement plate. The upper surface of each stabilizing block is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixing plate.

[0010] In a further embodiment, two limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate. The side of the two limiting blocks that are close to each other is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heating cylinder, and the side of the two heating cylinders that are far apart from each other is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the insulation frame.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the drive unit includes a servo motor mounted on the upper surface of a fixed frame. A bearing is fixedly embedded on the upper surface of the fixed plate. A hollow rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner ring of the bearing. Spiral blades are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod. Spiral exhaust ports are opened on the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod. Two stirring plates are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod. A temperature sensor and a humidity sensor are respectively installed on the front of the two stirring plates. Two cleaning plates are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod, and the cleaning plates are in contact with the fixed plate. The output end of the right-angled plate passes through the bearing and extends to the inner ring of the hollow rotating rod.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This device uses a servo motor to drive a hollow rotating rod to rotate, and uses spiral blades to convey corn from the bottom of the insulation frame upwards. The corn is then stirred by a stirring plate to achieve uniform drying, avoiding localized overheating or uneven drying. Simultaneously, temperature and humidity sensors monitor the temperature and humidity of the corn in real time and provide feedback to the control system, which precisely adjusts the temperature of the heating wire and hot air blower to ensure the stability of the drying process. A cleaning plate cleans the inner wall of the insulation frame to prevent corn residue and clumping, keeping the equipment clean and extending its service life. The dried corn is discharged through a discharge pipe controlled by a solenoid valve, achieving automated discharge, simple operation, and improved work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the insulation frame of a corn drying device.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the fixed plate structure in a corn drying device.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the insulation frame in a corn drying device.

[0017] Figure 4This is a top-section schematic diagram of the insulation frame in a corn drying device.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Fixing plate; 2. Insulation frame; 3. Fixing bracket; 4. Stabilizing plate; 5. Drive unit; 501. Servo motor; 502. Bearing; 503. Hollow rotating rod; 504. Spiral blades; 505. Exhaust port; 506. Stirring plate; 507. Temperature sensor; 508. Humidity sensor; 509. Cleaning plate; 6. Support base; 7. Mounting hole; 8. Reinforcing wedge; 9. Right-angle placement plate; 10. Hot air blower; 11. Stabilizing block; 12. Discharge pipe; 13. Solenoid valve; 14. Heating cylinder; 15. Limiting block; 16. Heating wire. Detailed Implementation

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[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] Please see Figure 1-4 In this utility model, a corn drying device includes a fixed plate 1, an insulation frame 2 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate 1, a fixed frame 3 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the insulation frame 2, a drive unit 5 fixedly installed on the upper surface of the fixed frame 3, two right-angled placement plates 9 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixed plate 1, a hot air blower 10 jointly installed on the upper surface of the two right-angled placement plates 9, a discharge pipe 12 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixed plate 1, a solenoid valve 13 fixedly installed on the outer surface of the discharge pipe 12, a heating cylinder 14 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate 1, the top end of the heating cylinder 14 fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the insulation frame 2, two sets of heating wires 16 installed on the upper surface of the fixed plate 1, and a display screen fixedly installed on the front of the insulation frame 2.

[0023] Two stabilizing plates 4 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate 1. The bottom surface of each stabilizing plate 4 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the insulation frame 2. The stabilizing plates 4 facilitate the reinforcement of the insulation frame 2. Two support seats 6 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixing plate 1. Two mounting holes 7 are opened on the upper surface of each support seat 6. A reinforcing wedge 8 is fixedly connected to the side of the two support seats 6 that is close to each other. The upper surface of each reinforcing wedge 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixing plate 1. The reinforcing wedge 8 facilitates the reinforcement of the support seat 6. A stabilizing block 11 is fixedly connected to the side of the two support seats 6 that is close to each other. The side of the two stabilizing blocks 11 that is close to each other is fixedly connected to the side of the right-angled placement plate 9 that is far from each other. The upper surface of each stabilizing block 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixing plate 1. The stabilizing blocks 11 can reinforce the right-angled placement plate 9.

[0024] Two limiting blocks 15 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate 1. The sides of the two limiting blocks 15 that are close to each other are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heating cylinder 14, and the sides of the two heating cylinders 14 that are far from each other are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the insulation frame 2. The limiting blocks 15 facilitate the reinforcement of the insulation frame 2. The drive unit 5 includes a servo motor 501, which is mounted on the upper surface of the fixing frame 3. A bearing 502 is fixedly embedded in the upper surface of the fixing plate 1. A hollow rotating rod 503 is rotatably connected to the inner ring of the bearing 502, and a screw is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod 503. The outer surface of the rotary blade 504 and the hollow rotating rod 503 is provided with spirally arranged exhaust ports 505. Two stirring plates 506 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod 503. Temperature sensor 507 and humidity sensor 508 are respectively installed on the front of the two stirring plates 506. Two cleaning plates 509 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod 503, and the cleaning plates 509 are in contact with the fixed plate 1. The output end of the right-angled plate 9 passes through the bearing 502 and extends to the inner ring of the hollow rotating rod 503, which facilitates the reciprocating turning of the corn, so that it is heated evenly, ensures the discharge of moisture, and increases the drying efficiency.

[0025] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0026] In use, first connect the servo motor 501 and the hot air blower 10 to the power supply and control them via the control switch. After the servo motor 501 starts, it drives the hollow rotating rod 503 to rotate through the bearing 502. The spiral blades 504 on the surface of the hollow rotating rod 503 rotate accordingly, conveying the corn from the bottom of the insulation frame 2 upwards. At the same time, the hot air generated by the hot air blower 10 enters the insulation frame 2 through the heating cylinder 14 and the exhaust port 505, heating and drying the corn turned by the spiral blades 504. The temperature sensor 507 installed at the stirring plate 506 also contributes to the drying process. The humidity sensor 508 can monitor the temperature and humidity of the corn in real time and feed the data back to the control system so as to adjust the temperature of the heating wire 16 and the hot air blower 10. The stirring plate 506 stirs the corn under the drive of the hollow rotating rod 503, so that the corn is heated more evenly and prevents local overheating or uneven drying. The cleaning plate 509 is used to clean the inner wall of the insulation frame 2 to prevent corn residue and clumping. At the same time, the corn is discharged to the discharge pipe 12. The dried corn is discharged through the discharge pipe 12 controlled by the solenoid valve 13, thus completing the entire drying process.

[0027] 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, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0028] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A corn drying apparatus, characterized by: The device includes a fixed plate (1), an insulation frame (2) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate (1), a fixed bracket (3) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the insulation frame (2), a drive unit (5) fixedly installed on the upper surface of the fixed bracket (3), two right-angle placement plates (9) fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixed plate (1), a hot air blower (10) jointly installed on the upper surface of the two right-angle placement plates (9), a discharge pipe (12) fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixed plate (1), a solenoid valve (13) fixedly installed on the outer surface of the discharge pipe (12), a heating cylinder (14) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate (1), the top of the heating cylinder (14) fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the insulation frame (2), two sets of heating wires (16) installed on the upper surface of the fixed plate (1), and a display fixedly installed on the front of the insulation frame (2).

2. A corn drying apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: The upper surface of the fixed plate (1) is fixedly connected to two stabilizing plates (4), and the bottom surface of each stabilizing plate (4) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the insulation frame (2).

3. The corn drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the fixing plate (1) is fixedly connected to two support seats (6). Each support seat (6) has two mounting holes (7) on its upper surface. The two support seats (6) are fixedly connected to a reinforcing wedge (8) on their side that is close to each other. The upper surface of each reinforcing wedge (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixing plate (1).

4. The corn drying apparatus of claim 3, wherein: Each of the two support bases (6) has a stabilizing block (11) fixedly connected to one side of each other. The two stabilizing blocks (11) are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the right-angled placement plate (9). The upper surface of each stabilizing block (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixing plate (1).

5. A corn drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the fixing plate (1) is fixedly connected to two limiting blocks (15). The side of the two limiting blocks (15) that are close to each other is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heating cylinder (14), and the side of the two heating cylinders (14) that are far apart from each other is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heat preservation frame (2).

6. A corn drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive unit (5) includes a servo motor (501), which is mounted on the upper surface of the fixed frame (3). A bearing (502) is fixedly embedded on the upper surface of the fixed plate (1). A hollow rotating rod (503) is rotatably connected to the inner ring of the bearing (502). A spiral blade (504) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod (503). A spirally arranged exhaust port (505) is opened on the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod (503). Two stirring plates (506) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod (503). A temperature sensor (507) and a humidity sensor (508) are respectively installed on the front of the two stirring plates (506). Two cleaning plates (509) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the hollow rotating rod (503), and the cleaning plates (509) are in contact with the fixed plate (1). The output end of the right-angle placement plate (9) passes through the bearing (502) and extends to the inner ring of the hollow rotating rod (503).