Spice flavor extraction and recovery device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a spice flavor extracting and recycling device, which relates to the technical field of food processing equipment and comprises an extracting frame, the inner wall of the extracting frame is slowly inclined inwards from the surface to the bottom, and the extracting frame tends to have a large surface opening and a small bottom opening; the extrusion plate is arranged right above the extraction frame in a sliding manner; the inclined plates are uniformly fixed on the surface of the extrusion plate, and the inclined direction of each inclined plate is parallel to each edge of the extrusion plate; the bevel scrapers are horizontally and slidably arranged on the surface of the extraction frame, and the inner walls of the bevel scrapers are attached to the two adjacent side faces of the extrusion plate in a sliding mode. Through the movement linkage design of the bevel scraping plate and the extrusion plate, automatic scraping of residual materials and oil is achieved, the manual cleaning cost is reduced, meanwhile, residue rotting pollution is avoided, the scraped residues directly fall back into the extraction frame and can be extruded again along with the next batch of coarse materials, the utilization rate of the coarse materials is increased, and raw material waste is remarkably reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, specifically to a spice flavor extraction and recovery device. Background Technology

[0002] Spices are a class of natural seasonings derived from the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, or seeds of plants. They possess a rich aroma and unique flavor, primarily used to enhance the color, aroma, and taste of food or to extend its shelf life. Common spices include pepper, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, chili peppers, and star anise. They not only add layers of flavor to dishes, but many also contain bioactive components (such as curcumin and capsaicin), offering potential health benefits such as antioxidant, antibacterial, or digestive-promoting properties. Historically, spices were important commodities in East-West trade, even driving the development of the Age of Exploration. The combination of spices in different cultures (such as Indian curry powder and Chinese five-spice powder) has formed unique regional culinary characteristics. In the modern food industry, spices are also widely used in processed foods and condiment production.

[0003] Currently, in the spice flavor extraction process, traditional grinding extraction equipment simply grinds spices into powder through mechanical crushing, which often fails to fully release their inherent aromatic substances and flavor components. This is because most of the volatile essential oils and flavor compounds in spices are stored in the oil glands or resin ducts of plant cells, and simple physical crushing can only damage part of the cell structure. To maximize the unique flavor of spices, a special extrusion process is required. By applying appropriate pressure and temperature, the oils inside the spice cells are forced to seep out, extruding the spices into an oily form. However, during the extrusion process, spice residue and some of the extruded oil remain on the extrusion plate, resulting in waste of raw materials. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a spice flavor extraction and recovery device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A spice flavor extraction and recovery device, comprising

[0007] An extraction frame for storing coarse spices has an inner wall that gradually slopes inward from the surface to the bottom, with a larger opening on the surface and a smaller opening on the bottom.

[0008] The extrusion plate is slidably disposed directly above the extraction frame, and its outer surface is adapted to the contour shape of the inner wall of the extraction frame;

[0009] Several inclined plates are uniformly fixed on the surface of the extrusion plate, and the inclination direction of each inclined plate is parallel to the edge of the extrusion plate.

[0010] Several angled scrapers are horizontally slidably disposed on the surface of the extraction frame, with their inner walls sliding against the two adjacent sides of the extrusion plate, and their sliding guided by the inclination of the inclined plate;

[0011] When the extrusion plate slides downward to extrude the coarse spice material, the angled scraper slides horizontally outward along the side of the extrusion plate. When the extrusion plate slides upward away from the extraction frame, the angled scraper slides horizontally inward along the side of the extrusion plate. During this process, the angled scraper slides downward relative to the extrusion plate, scraping the coarse residue remaining on the side of the extrusion plate into the extraction frame.

[0012] Preferably, the two adjacent angled scrapers slide together, the length of a single segment of the angled scraper is less than or equal to the shortest length of the side of the extrusion plate, and the total length of the two segments of the angled scraper is greater than the longest length of the side of the extrusion plate.

[0013] Preferably, it also includes a C-shaped shaft, which is slidably disposed on the surface of the extraction frame. One end of the C-shaped shaft is fixedly connected to the angle scraper, and the other end is slidably disposed on the inclined surface of the inclined plate.

[0014] Preferably, a vertically downward guide shaft is fixed to the circumferential side of the C-shaped shaft, and a groove is provided on the surface of the extraction frame, with the guide shaft slidably disposed inside the groove.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom surface of the extraction frame is provided with a plurality of micropores, the diameter of which is smaller than the average particle size of the coarse spice material.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. This utility model achieves automatic scraping of residue and oil through the motion linkage design of the angle scraper and the extrusion plate, reducing the cost of manual cleaning while avoiding the putrefaction and pollution of residue. The scraped residue falls directly back into the extraction frame and can be extruded again with the next batch of coarse material, thereby improving the utilization rate of coarse material and significantly reducing raw material waste.

[0018] 2. The conical fit design of the extraction frame and the extrusion plate of this utility model allows the extrusion pressure to gradually increase with the downward depth, achieving "progressive extrusion" of coarse materials. It is especially suitable for tough spices and can improve the extraction rate of flavor substances. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The disclosure of this utility model is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts. Wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a spice flavor extraction and recovery device according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of region A;

[0022] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 A front sectional view;

[0023] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 1 A structural diagram of some of the parts;

[0024] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of region B.

[0025] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Extraction frame; 2. Extrusion plate; 3. Inclined plate; 4. Angle scraper; 5. C-shaped shaft; 6. Guide shaft; 7. Slide groove; 8. Micropore. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It is readily understood that, based on the technical solution of this utility model, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementations without altering the essential spirit of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model and should not be considered as the entirety of this utility model or as limitations or restrictions on the technical solution of this utility model.

[0027] Example

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, a spice flavor extraction and recovery device includes an extraction frame 1 for storing spice coarse material. The bottom of the extraction frame 1 is fixed with a support leg to support the entire device. A connecting shaft is fixed on its surface, and an electric telescopic rod is fixed at the end of the connecting shaft. The electric telescopic rod can extend and retract downward.

[0029] The bottom surface of the extraction frame 1 is provided with several micro-holes 8, the diameter of which is smaller than the average particle size of the coarse spice material, to ensure that the coarse material particles are retained, while the flavor extract oil can flow into the collection container below through the micro-holes 8.

[0030] Preferred, such as Figure 3 As shown, the extraction frame 1 is installed at the telescopic end of the electric telescopic rod and can move up and down with the telescopic rod. Its inner wall gradually slopes inward from the surface to the bottom, with a trend of a large opening on the surface and a small opening on the bottom. This design allows the extrusion plate 2 to generate gradually increasing extrusion force on the coarse material during the downward movement, while guiding the flavor extract oil to gather at the bottom.

[0031] The extrusion plate 2 is slidably positioned directly above the extraction frame 1. Its outer surface is adapted to the contour shape of the inner wall of the extraction frame 1 and has a conical structure to ensure that there is no gap between it and the inner wall of the extraction frame 1 when it descends, thus avoiding side leakage of coarse material. When the extrusion plate 2 descends, the inclined surface of the extrusion plate 2 can generate a lateral pushing force on the coarse material. Combined with the vertical extrusion force, it forms a three-dimensional extrusion effect, which significantly improves the release efficiency of flavor substances.

[0032] Preferred, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, several inclined plates 3 are uniformly fixed on the surface of the extrusion plate 2, and the inclination direction of each inclined plate 3 is parallel to each edge of the extrusion plate 2.

[0033] Several angled scrapers 4 are horizontally slidably disposed on the surface of the extraction frame 1. Their inner walls slide against the two adjacent sides of the extrusion plate 2. The angled scrapers 4 adopt a "Z" shaped structure and slide with the inclination direction of the inclined plate 3 as the guide.

[0034] It also includes a C-shaped shaft 5, which is slidably disposed on the surface of the extraction frame 1. One end of the C-shaped shaft 5 is fixedly connected to the angle scraper 4, and the other end is slidably disposed on the inclined surface of the inclined plate 3. The inclined plate 3 has a groove parallel to its inclined surface on its side. The end of the C-shaped shaft 5 is embedded in the groove, and the groove limits and guides the C-shaped shaft 5.

[0035] A vertically downward guide shaft 6 is fixed to the side of the C-shaped shaft 5. A groove 7 is provided on the surface of the extraction frame 1. The guide shaft 6 is slidably disposed inside the groove 7. The guide shaft 6 slides vertically in the groove 7 to ensure that the C-shaped shaft 5 remains stable during horizontal movement and to avoid shaking or jamming.

[0036] Preferred, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, the two adjacent angled scrapers 4 slide together with a convex-groove fit to ensure seamless connection during horizontal sliding and prevent coarse material residue from leaking out from the scraper gap;

[0037] The length of a single segment of the angle scraper 4 is less than or equal to the shortest length of the side of the extrusion plate 2, and the total length of the two segments of the angle scraper 4 is greater than the longest length of the side of the extrusion plate 2, so as to ensure that the angle scraper 4 can completely cover the side of the extrusion plate 2 no matter what position the extrusion plate 2 is in, and does not interfere with the sliding of adjacent angle scrapers 4.

[0038] When the extrusion plate 2 slides down to extrude the spice coarse material, the inclined groove on the inclined plate 3 pushes the C-shaped shaft 5 to slide outward in the horizontal direction, which in turn drives the angled scraper 4 to expand outward in sync.

[0039] As the extrusion plate 2 slides upward away from the extraction frame 1, the C-shaped shaft 5 slides inward along the inner wall of the inclined groove, and the angled scraper 4 retracts inward accordingly. At the same time, the guide shaft 6 slides vertically in the slide groove 7 to ensure that the C-shaped shaft 5 remains stable during horizontal movement and avoids shaking or jamming. During this process, the angled scraper 4 slides downward relative to the extrusion plate 2, and the right-angled edge of the angled scraper 4 scrapes off the residue adhering to the side. The scraped residue falls back to the bottom along the inner wall of the extraction frame 1, realizing automatic cleaning.

[0040] The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A spice flavour extraction recovery apparatus characterised in that: include The extraction frame (1) that can store coarse spices has an inner wall that gradually slopes inward from the surface to the bottom, with a large opening on the surface and a small opening on the bottom. The extrusion plate (2) is slidably disposed directly above the extraction frame (1), and its outer surface is adapted to the contour shape of the inner wall of the extraction frame (1); Several inclined plates (3) are uniformly fixed on the surface of the extrusion plate (2), and the inclination direction of each inclined plate (3) is parallel to each edge of the extrusion plate (2); Several angled scrapers (4) are horizontally slidably disposed on the surface of the extraction frame (1), and their inner walls are in contact with the two adjacent sides of the extrusion plate (2) and slide with the inclined direction of the inclined plate (3) as the guide. When the extrusion plate (2) slides down to extrude the spice coarse material, the angle scraper (4) slides horizontally outward along the side of the extrusion plate (2). When the extrusion plate (2) slides up away from the extraction frame (1), the angle scraper (4) slides horizontally inward along the side of the extrusion plate (2). During this process, the angle scraper (4) slides downward relative to the extrusion plate (2) to scrape the coarse material residue remaining on the side of the extrusion plate (2) into the extraction frame (1).

2. The spice flavor extraction and recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two adjacent angle scrapers (4) slide together, the length of a single segment of the angle scraper (4) is less than or equal to the shortest length of the side of the extrusion plate (2), and the total length of the two segments of the angle scraper (4) is greater than the longest length of the side of the extrusion plate (2).

3. The spice flavor extraction and recovery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a C-shaped shaft (5), which is slidably disposed on the surface of the extraction frame (1). One end of the C-shaped shaft (5) is fixedly connected to the angle scraper (4), and the other end is slidably disposed on the inclined surface of the inclined plate (3).

4. The spice flavor extraction and recovery device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The C-shaped shaft (5) has a vertically downward guide shaft (6) fixed on its circumferential side. The extraction frame (1) has a groove (7) on its surface, and the guide shaft (6) is slidably disposed inside the groove (7).

5. The spice flavor extraction and recovery device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the extraction frame (1) is provided with several micro-holes (8), the diameter of which is smaller than the average particle size of the coarse spice material.

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