Hot air guide variable air duct structure for pepper drying

By designing a variable air duct structure, the direction of the air duct is adjusted using components such as cylinders, hot air pumps, and rotating rods. Combined with the movement of electric heating plates and push plates, the drying efficiency and quality problems caused by the fixed air duct of traditional hot air blowers are solved, achieving comprehensive drying and efficient drying of Sichuan peppercorns.

CN224262148UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19FENGXIAN DINGYU AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FENGXIAN DINGYU AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY PRODUCTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Traditional hot air drying equipment has a fixed air duct position, which limits the drying efficiency and quality of peppercorns and makes it impractical.

Method used

A variable-direction air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns was designed. Through the cooperation of cylinders, hot air pumps, air pipes, rotating rods and sealing rings, the direction of the air duct and the cyclic movement of the rectangular box can be achieved. Combined with the use of electric heating plates and push plates, the Sichuan peppercorns are ensured to be dried thoroughly.

Benefits of technology

This method achieves complete drying of Sichuan peppercorns, avoids drying dead spots, improves drying quality and efficiency, and enhances the practicality of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pepper drying, in particular to a hot air guide variable air duct structure for pepper drying, which comprises a bottom plate, a drying box fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate, a cover plate fixedly connected to the top of the drying box, a top groove formed in the top of the cover plate, a moving plate slidably connected into the top groove, and a rectangular box fixedly connected to the side face of the moving plate. A side plate is fixedly connected to the side surface of the drying box; an air cylinder is mounted on the side surface of the side plate; a hot air pump is fixedly connected to the side surface of the air cylinder; an air pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the hot air pump, and the bottom of the air pipe extends into the rectangular box and communicates with the rectangular box; the air outlet direction of an air pipe can be adjusted by rotating a rotating rod and a sealing ring, air can be discharged in different directions, then a rectangular box can be driven to circularly move under the power action of an air cylinder, pepper is comprehensively dried, and drying dead angles are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pepper drying technology, specifically a variable air duct structure for hot air guidance in pepper drying. Background Technology

[0002] Sichuan pepper, also known as Sichuan peppercorn, stinky pepper, and stinky peppercorn, is a deciduous small tree or perennial plant belonging to the Rutaceae family and the Zanthoxylum genus. It ranks first among the "Thirteen Spices" of seasonings and is renowned as the "King of Seasonings." A hot air blower is needed when drying Sichuan peppercorns.

[0003] Traditional hot air drying equipment has certain shortcomings. The fixed position of the air duct means that air can only be blown into a specific area, which reduces the drying efficiency of peppercorns and limits the practicality of the hot air blower. Furthermore, the single drying method can only be used to dry peppercorns, which also reduces the quality of drying and limits the overall practicality of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a variable hot air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns, so as 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 variable-airflow structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns includes a base plate, a drying chamber fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, a cover plate fixedly connected to the top of the drying chamber, a top groove on the top of the cover plate, a movable plate slidably connected within the top groove, a rectangular box fixedly connected to the side of the movable plate, a rotating rod rotatably connected within the rectangular box, a sealing ring fixedly connected to the side of the rotating rod, a side plate fixedly connected to the side of the drying chamber, a cylinder mounted on the side of the side plate, a hot air pump fixedly connected to the side of the cylinder, an air pipe fixedly connected to the top of the hot air pump, and the bottom of the air pipe extending into and communicating with the rectangular box.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a steel plate is fixedly connected inside the drying oven, an electric heating plate is fixedly connected inside the steel plate, a push plate is slidably connected to the top of the steel plate, and a toothed rack is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a drive motor is installed on the outside of the drying oven, and a gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor. The gear is disposed on the side of the rack and meshes with the rack.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the drying oven has a through groove, a side cover is abutted in the through groove, and a pull ring is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the side cover.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate, and the bottom of the support base is provided with anti-slip texture. The support base is T-shaped.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, two movable plates are provided, the two movable plates are positioned opposite each other, and the two movable plates are respectively arranged on both sides of the rectangular box.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the trachea is arc-shaped and is fixedly connected to the top center of the rectangular box.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the side end of the sealing ring is circular, the sealing ring is disposed at the center of the side of the rotating rod, and the sealing ring abuts against the inner wall of the rectangular box.

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

[0015] 1. In this utility model, by setting up a cylinder, a hot air pump, an air pipe, a rectangular box, a rotating rod, and a sealing ring, the direction of air outlet from the air pipe can be adjusted by rotating the rotating rod and the sealing ring, allowing air to be outleted in different directions. Then, under the power of the cylinder, the rectangular box can be driven to move in a cycle, so as to dry the peppercorns thoroughly and avoid the existence of dead corners in drying.

[0016] 2. In this utility model, by setting up a steel plate, an electric heating plate, a drive motor, gears, racks and pinions, and a push plate, the push plate can be driven to move in a cycle under the power of the drive motor. The push plate can mix the peppercorns, making the peppercorns more fully in contact with the electric heating plate, and making the peppercorn drying equipment more practical in use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cylinder and side plate of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rectangular box and rotating rod of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the drying oven of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Support base; 3. Drying oven; 4. Through slot; 5. Side cover; 6. Pull ring; 7. Cover plate; 8. Top slot; 9. Moving plate; 10. Drive motor; 11. Gear; 12. Rack; 13. Air pipe; 14. Hot air pump; 15. Cylinder; 16. Rectangular box; 17. Rotating rod; 18. Sealing ring; 19. Steel plate; 20. Electric heating plate; 21. Push plate; 22. Side plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] For examples, please refer to Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0024] The hot air guiding variable air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns includes a base plate 1, a drying chamber 3 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, a cover plate 7 fixedly connected to the top of the drying chamber 3, a top groove 8 on the top of the cover plate 7, a movable plate 9 slidably connected within the top groove 8, a rectangular box 16 fixedly connected to the side of the movable plate 9, a rotating rod 17 rotatably connected within the rectangular box 16, a sealing ring 18 fixedly connected to the side of the rotating rod 17, a side plate 22 fixedly connected to the side of the drying chamber 3, and a cylinder 15 mounted on the side of the side plate 22. The side cover 5 is opened, and then the Sichuan peppercorns are placed on the steel plate. The surface of 19 is closed and the side cover 5 is closed. When it is necessary to adjust the air direction, the rotating rod 17 is rotated, which in turn drives the sealing ring 18 to rotate. The direction of departure can be adjusted. Then, under the action of the hot air pump 14, hot air is sprayed out through the rectangular box 16. Under the power of the cylinder 15, the hot air pump 14 and the rectangular box 16 are driven to move in a cycle, which can dry the peppercorns thoroughly. The hot air pump 14 is fixedly connected to the side of the cylinder 15. The top of the hot air pump 14 is fixedly connected to the air pipe 13. The bottom of the air pipe 13 extends into the rectangular box 16 and communicates with the rectangular box 16.

[0025] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a steel plate 19 is fixedly connected inside the drying oven 3, an electric heating plate 20 is fixedly connected inside the steel plate 19, a push plate 21 is slidably connected to the top of the steel plate 19, a rack 12 is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate 21, a drive motor 10 is installed outside the drying oven 3, a gear 11 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 10, the gear 11 is located on the side of the rack 12, the gear 11 meshes with the rack 12, a through groove 4 is opened inside the drying oven 3, a side cover 5 abuts in the through groove 4, and a pull ring 6 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the side cover 5.

[0026] The direction of air outlet from the air pipe 17 can be adjusted by rotating the rotating rod 17 and the sealing ring 18, allowing air to exit in different directions. Then, under the power of the cylinder 15, the rectangular box 16 can be moved in a cycle to dry the peppercorns thoroughly and avoid any dead corners in the drying process.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a support base 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate 1. The bottom of the support base 2 has anti-slip texture. The support base 2 is T-shaped. There are two movable plates 9. The two movable plates 9 are positioned opposite each other. By moving the push plate 21, the peppercorns can be made to come into more comprehensive contact with the electric heating plate 20, thereby improving the drying quality of the peppercorns. The two movable plates 9 are respectively set on both sides of the rectangular box 16. The air pipe 13 is arc-shaped and is fixedly connected to the top center of the rectangular box 16. The side end of the sealing ring 18 is round. The sealing ring 18 is set at the center of the side of the rotating rod 17 and abuts against the inner wall of the rectangular box 16.

[0028] The push plate 21 can be driven by the power of the drive motor 10 to move in a cycle. The push plate 21 can mix the peppercorns, so that the peppercorns can come into more comprehensive contact with the electric heating plate 20, making the peppercorn drying equipment more practical to use.

[0029] The working process of this utility model is as follows: When using the variable air duct structure for drying peppercorns designed in this scheme, the side cover 5 is opened, the peppercorns are placed on the surface of the steel plate 19, and the side cover 5 is closed. When it is necessary to adjust the airflow direction, the rotating rod 17 is rotated, which in turn drives the sealing ring 18 to rotate, thus adjusting the direction of departure. Then, under the action of the hot air pump 14, hot air is sprayed out through the rectangular box 16, and under the power of the cylinder 15, the hot air pump 14 and the rectangular box 16 are driven to move in a cycle, which can dry the peppercorns thoroughly. When the drive motor 10 is working, it drives the gear 11 to rotate. Since the gear 11 and the rack 12 mesh, the push plate 21 can be driven to move in a cycle. Through the movement of the push plate 21, the peppercorns can be made to contact the electric heating plate 20 more thoroughly, improving the drying quality of the peppercorns. After the peppercorns are dried, the side cover 5 is opened and the peppercorns are taken out.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A variable-direction hot air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A drying chamber (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1). A cover plate (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the drying chamber (3). A top groove (8) is opened on the top of the cover plate (7). A movable plate (9) is slidably connected in the top groove (8). A rectangular box (16) is fixedly connected to the side of the movable plate (9). A rotating rod (17) is rotatably connected in the rectangular box (16). A sealing ring (18) is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating rod (17). A side plate (22) is fixedly connected to the side of the drying chamber (3). A cylinder (15) is installed on the side of the side plate (22). A hot air pump (14) is fixedly connected to the side of the cylinder (15). An air pipe (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the hot air pump (14). The bottom of the air pipe (13) extends into the rectangular box (16) and communicates with the rectangular box (16).

2. The variable-direction hot air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns according to claim 1, characterized in that, A steel plate (19) is fixedly connected inside the drying box (3), an electric heating plate (20) is fixedly connected inside the steel plate (19), a push plate (21) is slidably connected to the top of the steel plate (19), and a rack (12) is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate (21).

3. The variable-direction hot air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drive motor (10) is installed on the outside of the drying box (3). A gear (11) is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (10). The gear (11) is located on the side of the rack (12) and meshes with the rack (12).

4. The variable-direction hot air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying oven (3) has a through groove (4) inside, and a side cover (5) is abutted inside the through groove (4). A pull ring (6) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the side cover (5).

5. The variable-direction hot air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to a support seat (2), and the bottom of the support seat (2) is provided with anti-slip texture. The support seat (2) is T-shaped.

6. The variable-direction hot air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two movable plates (9), which are positioned opposite each other and are respectively located on both sides of the rectangular box (16).

7. The variable-direction hot air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trachea (13) is bow-shaped and is fixedly connected to the top center of the rectangular box (16).

8. The variable-direction hot air duct structure for drying Sichuan peppercorns according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing ring (18) has a circular side end and is located at the center of the side of the rotating rod (17). The sealing ring (18) abuts against the inner wall of the rectangular box (16).