Airing device

Abstract

The utility model provides an airing device. The airing device comprises a supporting frame and at least one airing unit. At least one airing unit is supported on the supporting frame. The airing unit comprises a plurality of airing racks, a driving device and a first detection device. And the driving device is in driving connection with the plurality of drying racks. The first detection device is configured to detect airing rack working information of the multiple airing racks. And the driving device drives the airing rack bearing the aired objects in the plurality of airing racks to move along a horizontal second direction relative to the support frame according to the airing rack working information detected by the first detection device, so that more than two airing racks bearing the aired objects are arranged at intervals. According to the airing device, the airing efficiency can be improved, and airing objects can be sufficiently aired.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Sun-drying is a common process in manufacturing. Its core purpose is to remove excess moisture from sun-dried products such as tobacco leaves and dried meat to improve their storability and quality.

[0003] Traditional drying processes typically use temporary wooden drying racks, which are not only time-consuming and labor-intensive to set up, but also prone to insufficient drying space due to variations in the type and quantity of wood, resulting in items not drying properly.

[0004] The above statements are for the purpose of providing background information in relation to this application only, and do not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a drying device that aims to solve the problem of insufficient drying space on drying racks, which easily leads to insufficient drying.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a first aspect of this application provides a drying device in which a driving device drives a drying rack carrying an object to be dried among a plurality of drying racks to move relative to a support frame based on drying rack operation information detected by a first detection device, comprising: a support frame; at least one drying unit supported on the support frame, the drying unit comprising: a plurality of drying racks extending along a first direction; a driving device drivenly connected to the plurality of drying racks; and a first detection device configured to detect drying rack operation information of the plurality of drying racks, wherein the driving device drives the drying rack carrying the object to be dried among the plurality of drying racks to move relative to the support frame along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction based on the drying rack operation information detected by the first detection device, so that two or more drying racks carrying the object to be dried are arranged at intervals along the second direction.

[0007] In some embodiments, the driving device includes multiple driving units respectively corresponding to the multiple drying racks. Each driving unit is drivenly connected to its corresponding drying rack and configured to drive the corresponding drying rack to move relative to the support frame in a second direction. The first detection device includes multiple detection units respectively corresponding to the multiple drying racks. Each detection unit detects the drying rack operation information of its corresponding drying rack. Each driving unit is configured to drive the corresponding drying rack to move relative to the support frame in the second direction based on the information detected by the corresponding detection unit.

[0008] In some embodiments, the drying unit includes two roller guide rails, each roller guide rail including a guide rail connected to a support frame and a plurality of rollers cooperating with the guide rail. The guide rails of the two roller guide rails extend along a second direction and are arranged side by side at intervals along a first direction. Each drying rack is supported on the rollers of the two roller guide rails.

[0009] In some embodiments, grooves are provided on the opposite sides of the two roller guides, the grooves extending along a second direction, and multiple rollers of each roller guide are rotatably disposed in the corresponding grooves.

[0010] In some embodiments, the drive unit includes a motor, and the rollers connected to the drying rack corresponding to the drive unit are connected to the output shaft of the motor and roll along the guide rail under the drive of the motor.

[0011] In some embodiments, the detection unit is configured to detect first working information regarding whether the corresponding drying rack carries an item to be dried, the drying rack working information including the first working information, and the drive unit is configured to control whether the corresponding drying rack moves according to the first working information; and / or the detection unit is configured to detect second working information regarding the interval between the corresponding drying rack and adjacent drying racks, the drying rack working information including the second working information, and the drive unit is configured to control whether the corresponding drying rack stops moving according to the information.

[0012] In some embodiments, the detection unit includes: a pressure sensor configured to detect pressure information borne by the corresponding drying rack to detect whether the drying rack is carrying the item to be dried, the first working information including pressure information; and / or a distance sensor configured to detect distance information between the corresponding drying rack and adjacent drying racks to detect the interval between the corresponding drying rack and adjacent drying racks, the second working information including distance information.

[0013] In some embodiments, a drive unit is disposed between the corresponding roller and the drying rack, and is configured to drive the corresponding roller to roll along the guide rail. The drying rack is connected to the corresponding roller through the drive unit. A receiving groove is provided on the end face of the drive unit away from the roller, and the end of the drying rack is installed in the receiving groove. A pressure sensor is disposed between the bottom surface of the receiving groove and the lower surface of the drying rack, and / or a distance sensor is disposed on the outer side of the drive unit in the second direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the drying rack includes: a drying rod extending along a first direction; and a plurality of hooks connected to the drying rod, wherein the plurality of hooks are spaced apart along the first direction on the drying rod.

[0015] In some embodiments, the drying device includes a plurality of drying units, at least one of which is height-adjustable.

[0016] In some embodiments, the support frame includes a bottom frame and a plurality of length-adjustable support rod assemblies connected to the bottom frame. The support rod assemblies extend along a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions and are connected to the bottom frame, wherein at least one drying unit is connected to the top of the support rod assembly; and / or at least one drying unit is connected to the middle of the support rod assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments, the support rod assembly includes a first support rod segment and a second support rod segment, with the second support rod segment located above the first support rod segment. The lower end of the first support rod segment is connected to the bottom frame. At least one of the first and second support rod segments is provided with a plurality of connecting holes arranged side by side and spaced apart along a third direction. The first support rod segment and the second support rod segment can be selectively connected through a portion of the plurality of connecting holes.

[0018] In some embodiments, a socket is provided on one of the first support rod segment and the second support rod segment, and a plurality of connection holes are provided on the socket. An insertion port is provided on the other of the first support rod segment and the second support rod segment, and the socket is slidably disposed in the insertion port along a third direction.

[0019] In some embodiments, at least one drying unit includes a roller guide rail, with sleeves at both ends of the roller guide rail in a third direction. The sleeves are fitted onto the outside of the socket and have mounting holes corresponding to a plurality of connection holes. The first support rod segment, the second support rod segment, and the guide rail are connected by inserting a rod into the mounting hole and any one of the plurality of connection holes.

[0020] In some embodiments, the drying device further includes a controller, which is signal-connected to the first detection device and the drive device, and is configured to control the drive device to operate based on the drying rack operation information detected by the first detection device.

[0021] In some embodiments, the drying device further includes: a second detection device configured to detect temperature and / or humidity information of the space where the drying device is located; and an adjustment device configured to adjust the temperature and / or humidity of the environment where the drying device is located based on the temperature and / or humidity information detected by the second detection device.

[0022] In some embodiments, the drying device further includes a controller, which is signal-connected to the second detection device and the regulating device, and is configured to control the regulating device to operate based on temperature and / or humidity information detected by the second detection device.

[0023] In the drying device disclosed herein, by setting a driving device and a first detection device, the drying racks carrying the dried items can be automatically moved relative to the support frame according to the working information of multiple drying racks detected by the first detection device, so that two or more drying racks carrying the dried items can be arranged at intervals, thereby providing effective drying space for the dried items, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the drying device and enabling the dried items to be fully dried.

[0024] Other features and advantages of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drying device according to some embodiments of this application.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the combined structure of the drying rack, motor, pressure sensor, distance sensor and rollers in the drying device.

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the drying device at point A.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating the control principle of the drying device of this application.

[0030] Figures 1 to 4 In the figures, the labels represent:

[0031] 10. Support frame; 11. Bottom frame; 12. Support rod assembly; 121. First support rod segment; 122. Second support rod segment; 123. Connecting hole; 124. Socket; 125. Insert rod; 20. Drying unit; 21. Drying rack; 211. Drying rod; 212. Hook; 22. Roller guide rail; 221. Guide rail; 2211. Groove; 2212. Sleeve; 2213. Mounting hole; 222. Roller; 23. Drive device; 231. Drive unit; 2311. Motor; 24. First detection device; 241. Detection unit; 2411. Pressure sensor; 2412. Distance sensor; 30. Second detection device; 31. Temperature and humidity sensor; 40. Controller; 50. Adjustment device; X, First direction; Y, Second direction; Z, Third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this application or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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 on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0036] Furthermore, when an element is referred to as being "on" another element, the element may be directly on the other element, or it may be indirectly on the other element with one or more intermediate elements inserted between them. Additionally, when an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, the element may be directly connected to the other element, or it may be indirectly connected to the other element with one or more intermediate elements inserted between them. In the following drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same elements.

[0037] Unless otherwise required by the content, throughout the following description, the word “including” and its variations, such as “comprising” and “having”, will be interpreted in an open-ended, inclusive sense, that is, as “including but not limited to”.

[0038] In this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similarly, "multiple groups" means two or more (including two groups).

[0039] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the first direction X is a horizontal direction, and the second direction Y is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the first direction X, corresponding to... Figure 1 The left and right directions are defined by the first direction X and the second direction Y, respectively.

[0041] To address the problem mentioned in the background art of insufficient drying space on drying racks, which easily leads to inadequate drying, this disclosure provides a drying device that can drive multiple drying racks 21, each carrying the items to be dried, to move relative to the support frame 10 along a second direction Y, based on the drying rack operation information detected by a first detection device 24, so that two or more drying racks 21 carrying the items to be dried are arranged at intervals. The drying device provided in this application is applicable to food drying and processing, temporary storage and drying of tobacco leaves, preliminary processing of traditional Chinese medicine, and initial processing of seafood.

[0042] like Figure 1 middle Figure 3As shown, the drying device according to an embodiment of this application includes a support frame 10 and at least one drying unit 20. At least one drying unit 20 is supported on the support frame 10. The drying unit 20 includes a plurality of drying racks 21, a drive device 23, and a first detection device 24. The drying racks 21 extend along a first direction X. The drive device 23 is drivenly connected to the plurality of drying racks 21. The first detection device 24 is configured to detect the drying rack operating information of the plurality of drying racks 21. Based on the drying rack operating information detected by the first detection device 24, the drive device 23 drives one of the drying racks 21 carrying the dried item to move relative to the support frame 10 along a second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X, so that two or more drying racks 21 carrying the dried item are spaced apart along the second direction Y.

[0043] Based on the drying device provided in this application, during the use of the drying device, the driving device 23 drives the drying rack 21 to move according to the working information of the drying rack detected by the first detection device 24, so that two or more drying racks carrying the drying items can be arranged at intervals, thereby providing an effective drying space for the drying items, enabling the drying items to be fully dried, and thus improving the drying efficiency of the drying device.

[0044] When multiple drying units 20 are included, the space utilization of the drying device is improved by integrating different drying units 20 into one drying device.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying apparatus, the driving device 23 includes multiple driving units 231 respectively corresponding to multiple drying racks 21. Each driving unit 231 is drivenly connected to its corresponding drying rack 21. The driving unit 231 drives the corresponding drying rack 21 to move relative to the support frame 10 along the second direction Y. The first detection device 24 includes multiple detection units 241 respectively corresponding to multiple drying racks 21. Each detection unit 241 detects the drying rack operation information of its corresponding drying rack 21. Each driving unit 231 drives the corresponding drying rack 21 to move relative to the support frame 10 along the second direction Y according to the information detected by the corresponding detection unit 241.

[0046] By assigning a one-to-one correspondence between multiple drive units 231 and multiple drying racks 21, each drying rack 21 can move independently via its corresponding drive unit 231, resulting in greater mobility and independence from interference from the movement of other drying racks 21. Furthermore, each drying rack 21 is equipped with a corresponding detection unit 241 to detect its operational information. The drive unit 231 for each drying rack 21 drives its movement based on the detected information, ensuring that movement is controlled flexibly and improving the overall drying efficiency of the drying device.

[0047] In some embodiments not shown, the drive unit 23 includes a power unit and a transmission device driven by the power unit. The transmission device includes multiple drive shafts, each of which is connected to a corresponding drying rack 21.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device, the drying unit 20 includes two roller guide rails. The roller guide rails include a guide rail connected to the support frame 10 and a plurality of rollers that cooperate with the guide rails. The guide rails of the two roller guide rails extend along the second direction Y and are arranged side by side at intervals along the first direction X. Each drying rack 21 is supported on the rollers of the two roller guide rails.

[0049] By providing a roller guide rail 221 that allows the drying rack 21 to be rotatably connected to the roller guide rail 22, the drying rack 21 can move along the guide rail 221. This rotatable connection structure effectively reduces the frictional resistance between the drying rack 21 and the support frame 10, facilitating the smooth movement of the drying rack 21. It also allows for precise adjustment of the spacing between adjacent drying racks 21 as needed, improving the flexibility of the drying rack 21 and extending the service life of the drying device.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device, the guide rails 221 of the two roller guide rails 22 are provided with grooves 2211 on the opposite side of each other. The grooves 2211 extend along the second direction Y, and the multiple rollers of each roller guide rail 22 are rotatably arranged in the corresponding grooves 2211.

[0051] By providing grooves 2211 on the opposite sides of the guide rails 221 of the two roller guide rails 22, multiple rollers 222 can roll in the grooves 2211, thereby reducing the risk of the rollers 222 slipping off due to force.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device, the drive unit 231 includes a motor 2311, and the rollers connected to the drying rack 21 corresponding to the drive unit 231 are connected to the output shaft of the motor 2311 and roll along the guide rail under the drive of the motor 2311.

[0053] The motor 2311 is connected to the roller 222, so that the output shaft of the motor 2311 and the roller 222 form a power transmission path, thereby enabling the motor 2311 to drive the drying rack 21 to move along the guide rail 221 when energized.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, in some embodiments of the drying apparatus, the detection unit 241 is configured to detect first working information regarding whether the corresponding drying rack 21 carries an item to be dried, the drying rack working information including the first working information, and the drive unit 231 is configured to control whether the corresponding drying rack 21 moves according to the first working information; and / or the detection unit 241 is configured to detect second working information regarding the interval between the corresponding drying rack 21 and adjacent drying racks 21, the drying rack 21 working information including the second working information, and the drive unit 231 is configured to control whether the corresponding drying rack 21 stops moving according to the information.

[0055] The drive unit 231 can control the drying rack 21 carrying the drying items to move automatically along the support frame 10 and be arranged at intervals based on the first working information detected by the detection unit 241 regarding whether the corresponding drying rack 21 is carrying the items to be dried and / or the second working information detected regarding the interval between the corresponding drying rack 21 and the adjacent drying rack 21.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying apparatus, the detection unit 241 includes: a pressure sensor 2411, configured to detect pressure information borne by the corresponding drying rack 21 to detect whether the drying rack 21 is carrying the item to be dried, the first working information including pressure information; and / or a distance sensor 2412, configured to detect distance information between the corresponding drying rack 21 and adjacent drying racks 21 to detect the interval between the corresponding drying rack 21 and adjacent drying racks 21, the second working information including distance information.

[0057] Pressure sensor 2411 is used to detect whether the corresponding drying rack 21 is carrying an item to be dried. When it is detected that the corresponding drying rack 21 is carrying an item, drive unit 231 controls the corresponding drying rack 21 to move. Distance sensor 2412 is used to detect the distance between the corresponding drying rack 21 and adjacent drying racks 21. When distance sensor 2412 detects that the distance between the drying rack 21 and adjacent drying racks 21 reaches a preset distance, drive unit 231 controls the drying rack 21 to stop. By setting pressure sensor 2411 and distance sensor 2412, the drying rack 21 can move automatically and stop after moving to a suitable position, thereby realizing automated drying and improving drying efficiency.

[0058] In some embodiments not shown, the first detection device 24 can realize its function of detecting the working information of the drying rack in other forms. For example, the first detection device 24 can detect whether the drying rack 21 is carrying the item to be dried using an infrared sensor, a graphic sensor, etc. The distance sensor 2412 can be, for example, an optical distance sensor, an ultrasonic distance sensor, etc.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device, a drive unit 231 is disposed between the corresponding roller 222 and the drying rack 21, and is configured to drive the corresponding roller 222 to roll along the guide rail 221. The drying rack 21 is connected to the corresponding roller 222 through the drive unit 231. A receiving groove is provided on the end face of the drive unit 231 away from the roller 222, and the end of the drying rack 21 is installed in the receiving groove. A pressure sensor 2411 is disposed between the bottom surface of the receiving groove and the lower surface of the drying rack 21, and / or a distance sensor 2412 is disposed on the outside of the drive unit 231 in the second direction Y.

[0060] A receiving groove is provided on the end face of the drive unit 231 away from the roller 222, and is disposed between the corresponding roller 222 and the drying rack 21, serving to connect the drying rack 21 and the roller 222. A pressure sensor 2411 is disposed between the bottom surface of the receiving groove and the lower surface of the drying rack 21 to facilitate the detection of pressure information on the drying rack 21. The motor 2311 controls the roller 222 to rotate based on the received pressure information, thereby moving the drying rack 21 along the guide rail 221. A distance sensor 2412 is disposed on the outer side of the drive unit 231 in the second direction Y, used to detect distance information. The motor 2311 controls the drying rack 21 to move to a suitable position and stop based on the received distance information.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device, the drying rack 21 includes: a drying rod 211 extending along a first direction X; a plurality of hooks 212 connected to the drying rod 211, and the plurality of hooks 212 are spaced apart along a second direction Y on the drying rod 211.

[0062] The hooks 212 are configured to secure items to be dried, such as tobacco leaves or meat strips. Multiple hooks 212 are spaced apart along the first direction X on the drying rod 211, which facilitates thorough drying of the items.

[0063] In some embodiments not shown, the drying rack can be a frame structure. For example, the drying rack may include two parallel rods supported on two pairs of rollers on two roller guides, the two parallel rods being connected by a connecting structure so that the frame structure drying rack can move as a whole along the roller guides.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying apparatus, the drying apparatus includes a plurality of drying units 20, and at least one drying unit 20 is height-adjustable.

[0065] The drying device includes multiple drying units 20, which, when integrated, improve the space utilization of the device. The height of each drying unit 20 is adjustable, allowing for height adjustments based on the drying needs of items of different lengths, thus ensuring thorough drying.

[0066] Each drying unit 20 can be arranged in layers, horizontally side by side, or staggered layers.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying apparatus, the support frame 10 includes a bottom frame 11 and a plurality of length-adjustable support rod assemblies 12 connected to the bottom frame 11. The support rod assemblies 12 extend along a third direction Z perpendicular to the first direction X and the second direction Y, and are connected to the bottom frame 11. At least one drying unit 20 is connected to the top of the support rod assembly 12; and / or at least one drying unit 20 is connected to the middle of the support rod assembly 12.

[0068] The height of the support rod assembly 12 is adjustable, which enables the drying unit 20 to be height adjustable. This allows the drying device to adaptively adjust the height of the entire drying device and the distance or height difference between two adjacent drying units 20 according to the type of the dried material, such as tobacco leaves, the available space in the drying environment, and the process parameters of the drying process, thereby further improving the flexibility of the drying device.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device, the support rod assembly 12 includes a first support rod segment 121 and a second support rod segment 122, with the second support rod segment 122 located above the first support rod segment 121. The lower end of the first support rod segment 121 is connected to the bottom frame 11. At least one of the first support rod segment 121 and the second support rod segment 122 is provided with a plurality of connecting holes arranged side by side at intervals along the third direction Z. The first support rod segment 121 and the second support rod segment 122 can be selectively connected through a portion of the plurality of connecting holes.

[0070] By providing multiple connecting holes 123 spaced side-by-side along the third direction Z on at least one of the first support rod segment 121 and the second support rod segment 122, the height of the support rod assembly 12 is different when connected through different connecting holes 123, thereby adjusting the length of the support rod assembly 12.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device, a socket is provided on one of the first support rod segment 121 and the second support rod segment 122, and a plurality of connection holes are provided on the socket. An insertion port is provided on the other of the first support rod segment 121 and the second support rod segment 122, and the socket is slidably disposed in the insertion port along the third direction Z.

[0072] By providing a socket 124 and multiple connection holes 123 on the socket 124, the distance between the first support rod segment 121 and the second support rod segment 122 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the length of the support rod assembly 12.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device, at least one drying unit 20 includes a roller guide rail 22. The roller guide rail 22 has sleeves 2212 at both ends of the guide rail 221 along the third direction Z. The sleeves 2212 are sleeved on the outside of the socket 124. The sleeves 2212 have mounting holes 2213 corresponding to a plurality of connection holes 123. The first support rod segment 121, the second support rod segment 122 and the guide rail 221 are connected by inserting a rod 125 into the mounting hole 2213 and any one of the plurality of connection holes 123.

[0074] The insertion rod 125, the connecting hole 123, and the mounting hole 2213 connect the first support rod segment 121, the second support rod segment 122, and the guide rail 221 together. The length of the support rod assembly 12 can be adjusted by inserting the insertion rod 125 into different connecting holes 123.

[0075] In some embodiments, the connecting hole 123 and the insertion rod 125 are engaged by threads.

[0076] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device, the drying device further includes a controller 40, which is signal-connected to the first detection device 24 and the drive device 23, and is configured to control the drive device 23 to work according to the drying rack working information detected by the first detection device 24.

[0077] By setting the controller 40, the first detection device 24 and the drive device 23 are connected. Through the controller 40, the drying device can control the drive device 23 to drive the drying racks carrying the dried items to move relative to the support frame 10 along the first horizontal direction X, so that the adjacent drying racks have a spacing that better meets the drying needs.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying apparatus, the drying apparatus further includes a second detection device 30 and an adjustment device 50. The second detection device 30 is configured to detect temperature and / or humidity information of the space where the drying apparatus is located. The adjustment device 50 is configured to adjust the temperature and / or humidity of the environment where the drying apparatus is located based on the temperature and / or humidity information detected by the second detection device 30.

[0079] By setting up a second detection device 30 and an adjustment device 50, the drying device can detect the temperature and / or humidity information of the space where it is located through the second detection device 30, and adjust the temperature and / or humidity of the environment where the drying device is located through the adjustment device 50. Controlling the temperature and / or humidity of the environment where the drying device is located within an appropriate range is beneficial for drying items such as tobacco leaves under suitable ambient temperature and / or humidity, thereby making it easier to ensure the quality of the dried items.

[0080] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying apparatus, the drying apparatus further includes a controller 40, which is signal-connected to the second detection device 30 and the regulating device 50, and is configured to control the operation of the regulating device 50 based on the temperature and / or humidity information detected by the second detection device 30.

[0081] By setting the controller 40, the second detection device 30 and the regulating device 50 are connected. Through the controller 40, the drying device can control the regulating device 50 to adjust the temperature and / or humidity of the environment in which the drying device is located based on the temperature and / or humidity information detected by the second detection device 30, so that the temperature and / or humidity of the environment is more in line with the drying requirements.

[0082] The following combination Figures 1 to 4 A drying apparatus according to an embodiment of this application will be described in more detail.

[0083] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the drying device in this embodiment includes a support frame 10, two drying units 20, a second detection device 30, a controller 40, and an adjustment device 50.

[0084] The support frame 10 includes a bottom frame 11 and four support rod assemblies 12. The two drying units 20 are a first drying unit and a second drying unit. The first drying unit is connected to the top of the four support rod assemblies 12, and the second drying unit is located below the first drying unit and connected to the middle of the four support rod assemblies 12.

[0085] The bottom frame 11 includes a first crossbar and a second crossbar. A plurality of first crossbars extend horizontally along a first direction X and are arranged side by side at intervals along a second direction Y that is perpendicular to the first direction X. A plurality of second crossbars extend along the second direction Y and are arranged side by side at intervals along the first direction X.

[0086] The support rod assembly 12 extends vertically in the Z direction and is connected to the bottom frame 11. The support rod assembly 12 includes a first support rod segment 121, a second support rod segment 122, and an insert rod 125.

[0087] The second support rod segment 122 is located above the first support rod segment 121, and the upper end of the second support rod segment 122 is connected to the roller guide rail 22 of the first drying unit. The lower end of the first support rod segment 121 is connected to the bottom frame 11.

[0088] A socket 124 is provided at the lower end of the second support rod segment 122. A socket is provided at the upper end of the first support rod segment 121, and the socket 124 is slidably disposed within the socket along the third direction Z. The socket 124 is provided with a plurality of connection holes 123 arranged side by side at intervals along the third direction Z.

[0089] The roller guide rail 22 of the second drying unit has sleeves 2212 extending in the third direction Z at both ends. The sleeves 2212 are located at the top of the first support rod segment 121 and are sleeved on the outside of the socket 124. The sleeves 2212 have mounting holes 2213 corresponding to multiple connection holes 123. The first support rod segment 121, the second support rod segment 122 and the guide rail 221 are connected by inserting a rod 125 into the mounting hole 2213 and any one of the multiple connection holes 123.

[0090] The connecting hole 123 is provided with an internal thread, and the insert rod 125 is provided with an external thread. The connecting hole 123 and the insert rod 125 are engaged by the threads.

[0091] Each drying unit 20 includes two roller guide rails 22, multiple drying racks 21, multiple detection units 241 corresponding to each drying rack 21, and multiple drive units 231. Each detection unit includes a pressure sensor 2411 and a distance sensor 2412. Each drive unit includes a motor 2311.

[0092] like Figure 4 As shown, the controller 40 is signal-connected to the first detection device 24, the second detection device 30, the drive device 23, and the adjustment device 50. The first detection device 24 includes multiple detection units 241, and the drive device 23 includes multiple drive units 231. The controller 40 controls the multiple drive units 231 of the drive device 23 to operate based on the drying rack operation information detected by the multiple detection units 241 of the first detection device 24. The controller 40 also controls the adjustment device 50 to operate based on the temperature and / or humidity information detected by the second detection device 30.

[0093] In this embodiment, a single controller 40 controls both the drive device 23 and the regulating device 50 simultaneously. In embodiments not shown, different controllers can be used to connect the first detection device 24 to the corresponding drive device, and the second detection device 30 to the regulating device, so that the drive device 23 and the regulating device 50 can be controlled separately by two controllers.

[0094] The controller 40 may be implemented as a general-purpose processor, a programmable logic controller (PLC), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic device, discrete hardware component, or any suitable combination thereof for performing the functions described in this disclosure.

[0095] Two roller guide rails 22 extend horizontally along a second direction Y and are arranged side-by-side at intervals along a first direction X. Each roller guide rail 22 includes a guide rail 221 connected to the support frame 10 and a plurality of rollers 222 cooperating with the guide rail 221. Grooves 2211 are provided on opposite sides of the guide rails 221 of each roller guide rail 22, extending along the second direction Y. The plurality of rollers 222 of each roller guide rail 22 are rotatably disposed within the corresponding grooves 2211.

[0096] Each motor 2311 is connected to a corresponding drying rack 21, and the motor 2311 is positioned between the guide rail 221 and the drying rack 21. The output shaft of the motor 2311 is connected to the roller 222 of the roller guide rail 22.

[0097] The end face of the motor 2311 away from the roller 222 is provided with a receiving groove, and the end of the drying rack 21 is installed in the receiving groove.

[0098] Pressure sensor 2411 is disposed between the bottom surface of the receiving tank and the lower surface of the drying rack 21. Pressure sensor 2411 detects whether the corresponding drying rack 21 is carrying the item to be dried, and motor 2311 controls whether the corresponding drying rack 21 moves according to the signal from the corresponding pressure sensor 2411.

[0099] The distance sensor 2412 is located on the outside of the motor in the second direction Y. The distance sensor 2412 detects the distance between the corresponding drying rack 21 and the adjacent drying rack 21, and the motor controls whether the corresponding drying rack 21 stops based on the signal from the corresponding distance sensor 2412.

[0100] The drying rack 21 includes a drying rod 211 and a plurality of hooks 212. The drying rod 211 extends along a first direction X. The plurality of hooks 212 are connected to the drying rod 211 and are spaced apart along the first direction X on the drying rod 211. The hooks 212 are configured to secure items to be dried, such as tobacco leaves or meat strips.

[0101] The second detection device 30 includes a temperature and humidity sensor 31. The regulating device 50 includes a humidifier 51 and a heater 52. The temperature and humidity sensor 31 is disposed on the outside of the second support rod of the support rod assembly 12. The temperature and humidity sensor 31 is used to detect the temperature and humidity of the environment in which the drying device is located. The temperature and humidity sensor 31 is connected to the controller 40, the humidifier 51, and the heater 52. The controller 40 controls the humidifier 51 and the heater 52 according to the temperature and humidity detected by the temperature and humidity sensor 31, so as to maintain the temperature and humidity of the environment in which the drying device is located within a certain range.

[0102] The bottom frame 11, support rod assembly 12, roller guide rail 22, and drying rack 21 can be made of metal materials, such as stainless steel. Stainless steel has advantages such as corrosion resistance and high strength. In some embodiments, the bottom frame 11, support rod assembly 12, roller guide rail 22, and drying rack 21 can be coated with a protective layer to isolate them from the air and prevent oxidation.

[0103] The following describes the working process of a drying device according to an embodiment of this application, taking the drying of fresh tobacco leaves as an example.

[0104] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, when using the drying device to dry tobacco leaves, the tobacco leaves are hung sequentially on hooks 212. At this time, pressure sensor 2411 detects an increase in pressure on the drying rod 211 and transmits the detected pressure information to controller 40. When all the tobacco leaves are hung on hooks 212, the pressure information exceeds the preset value. Controller 40 then controls motor 2311 to be powered on and operate, driving roller 222 to move along guide rail 221, thereby causing drying rack 21 to move along guide rail 221. When the distance sensor 2412 on the motor 2311 corresponding to drying rack 21 detects that the distance to the distance sensor 2412 on the adjacent drying rack 21 reaches the preset distance, controller 40 controls motor 2311 to stop. Similarly, subsequent drying racks 21 move forward sequentially and stop after reaching the preset distance. The drying device of this application embodiment enables multiple drying racks 21 to automatically move to suitable positions, providing effective drying space for tobacco leaves, thereby improving the efficiency of drying tobacco leaves and facilitating the full drying of tobacco leaves.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in the methods described in the specific embodiments, the order in which the steps are written does not imply a strict execution order and does not constitute any limitation on the implementation process. The specific execution order of each step should be determined by its function and possible internal logic.

[0106] The description of the various embodiments above tends to emphasize the differences between the various embodiments. The similarities or similarities between them can be referred to, and for the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0107] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and not to limit them; although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this application or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features, all of which should be covered within the scope of the technical solutions claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A drying device, characterized in that, The drying device includes: Support frame (10); and At least one drying unit (20) is supported on the support frame (10); The drying unit (20) mentioned above includes: Multiple drying racks (21) extend along a first direction (X); The drive unit (23) is connected to the plurality of drying racks (21) via a drive mechanism; and The first detection device (24) is configured to detect the drying rack operation information of the plurality of drying racks (21), and the driving device (23) drives the drying rack (21) carrying the dried item to move relative to the support frame (10) along a second direction (Y) perpendicular to the first direction (X) according to the drying rack operation information detected by the first detection device (24) so ​​that two or more drying racks (21) carrying the dried item are arranged at intervals along the second direction (Y).

2. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving device (23) includes a plurality of driving parts (231) respectively corresponding to the plurality of drying racks (21). Each driving part (231) is drivenly connected to the corresponding drying rack (21) and is configured to drive the corresponding drying rack (21) to move relative to the support frame (10) along the second direction (Y). The first detection device (24) includes a plurality of detection units (241) respectively corresponding to the plurality of drying racks (21). Each detection unit (241) detects the drying rack working information of the corresponding drying rack (21). Each drive unit (231) is configured to drive the corresponding drying rack (21) to move relative to the support frame (10) along the second direction (Y) according to the information detected by the corresponding detection unit (241).

3. The drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying unit (20) includes two roller guide rails (22), each roller guide rail (22) including a guide rail (221) connected to the support frame (10) and a plurality of rollers (222) cooperating with the guide rail (221). The guide rails (221) of the two roller guide rails (22) extend along the second direction (Y) and are arranged side by side at intervals along the first direction (X). Each drying rack (21) is supported on the rollers (222) of the two roller guide rails (22).

4. The drying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide rails (221) of the two roller guide rails (22) are provided with grooves (2211) on the opposite side of each other. The grooves (2211) extend along the second direction (Y). The plurality of rollers (222) of each roller guide rail (22) are rotatably disposed in the corresponding grooves (2211).

5. The drying apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive unit (231) includes a motor (2311), and the roller (222) connected to the drying rack (21) corresponding to the drive unit (231) is connected to the output shaft of the motor (2311) and rolls along the guide rail (221) under the drive of the motor (2311).

6. The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The detection unit (241) is configured to detect first working information regarding whether the corresponding drying rack (21) carries the item to be dried, the drying rack working information including the first working information, and the drive unit (231) is configured to control whether the corresponding drying rack (21) moves according to the first working information; and / or The detection unit (241) is configured to detect second working information of the interval between the corresponding drying rack (21) and the adjacent drying rack (21), the drying rack working information including the second working information, and the drive unit (231) is configured to control whether the corresponding drying rack (21) stops moving according to the second working information.

7. The drying apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The detection unit (241) includes: Pressure sensor (2411) is configured to detect pressure information borne by the corresponding drying rack (21) to detect whether the drying rack (21) is carrying the item to be dried, the first working information including the pressure information; and / or A distance sensor (2412) is configured to detect distance information between the corresponding drying rack (21) and the adjacent drying rack (21) to detect the interval between the corresponding drying rack (21) and the adjacent drying rack (21), the second working information including the distance information.

8. The drying apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drying unit (20) includes two roller guide rails (22), each roller guide rail (22) including a guide rail (221) connected to the support frame (10) and a plurality of rollers (222) cooperating with the guide rail (221). The guide rails (221) of the two roller guide rails (22) extend along the second direction (Y) and are arranged side by side at intervals along the first direction (X). Each drying rack (21) is supported on the rollers (222) of the two roller guide rails (22). The drive unit (231) is disposed between the corresponding roller (222) and the drying rack (21), and is configured to drive the corresponding roller (222) to roll along the guide rail (221). The drying rack (21) is connected to the corresponding roller (222) through the drive unit (231). The end face of the drive unit (231) away from the roller (222) is provided with a receiving groove, and the end of the drying rack (21) is installed in the receiving groove. The pressure sensor (2411) is disposed between the bottom surface of the receiving groove and the lower surface of the drying rack (21), and / or the distance sensor (2412) is disposed on the outside of the drive unit (231) in the second direction (Y).

9. The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The drying rack (21) includes: The drying rack (211) extends along the first direction (X); Multiple hooks (212) are connected to the drying rod (211), and the multiple hooks (212) are spaced apart on the drying rod (211) along the first direction (X).

10. The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It includes multiple drying units (20), at least one of the drying units (20) being height-adjustable.

11. The drying apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The support frame (10) includes a bottom frame (11) and a plurality of length-adjustable support rod assemblies (12) connected to the bottom frame (11). The support rod assemblies (12) extend along a third direction (Z) perpendicular to the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y) and are connected to the bottom frame (11). At least one of the drying units (20) is connected to the top of the support rod assembly (12); and / or At least one of the drying units (20) is connected to the middle of the support rod assembly (12).

12. The drying apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The support rod assembly (12) includes a first support rod segment (121) and a second support rod segment (122), with the second support rod segment (122) located above the first support rod segment (121). The lower end of the first support rod segment (121) is connected to the bottom frame (11). At least one of the first support rod segment (121) and the second support rod segment (122) is provided with a plurality of connecting holes (123) arranged side by side and spaced apart along a third direction (Z). The first support rod segment (121) and the second support rod segment (122) can be selectively connected through a portion of the plurality of connecting holes (123).

13. The drying apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that, A socket (124) is provided on one of the first support rod segment (121) and the second support rod segment (122), and the plurality of connecting holes (123) are provided on the socket (124). A plug is provided on the other of the first support rod segment (121) and the second support rod segment (122), and the socket (124) is slidably disposed in the plug along the third direction (Z).

14. The drying apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, At least one of the drying units (20) includes a roller guide rail (22), and the two ends of the guide rail (221) of the roller guide rail (22) have sleeves (2212) along a third direction (Z), the sleeves (2212) are sleeved on the outside of the socket (124), and the sleeves (2212) have mounting holes (2213) corresponding to the plurality of connecting holes (123). The first support rod segment (121), the second support rod segment (122) and the guide rail (221) are connected by a plug (125) inserted into the mounting hole (2213) and any of the plurality of connecting holes (123).

15. The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The drying device also includes a controller (40), which is signal-connected to the first detection device (24) and the drive device (23) and is configured to control the drive device (23) to work according to the working information of the drying rack detected by the first detection device (24).

16. The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The drying device also includes: The second detection device (30) is configured to detect temperature and / or humidity information of the space where the drying device is located; The regulating device (50) is configured to adjust the temperature and / or humidity of the environment in which the drying device is located based on the temperature and / or humidity information detected by the second detection device (30).

17. The drying apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that, The drying device also includes a controller (40), which is signal-connected to the second detection device (30) and the regulating device (50) and is configured to control the regulating device (50) to operate based on the temperature and / or humidity information detected by the second detection device (30).

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