Drying unit of ice making equipment production line

Abstract

The utility model discloses a drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line, which comprises a conveying track, a plurality of moving seats are mounted on the conveying track, the moving seats are used for mounting ice-making equipment and drive the ice-making equipment to move along the conveying track, the drying unit is provided with a tunnel type drying device, and the tunnel type drying device drives the ice-making equipment to move along the conveying track. The drying unit performs tunnel type drying on the ice-making equipment through the tunnel type drying device, and the tunnel type drying device is additionally arranged in the production line and used for drying the detected ice-making equipment, so that water residue is avoided, manual operation is reduced, and the production efficiency of the ice-making equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ice-making equipment technology, and more specifically to a drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous improvement of living standards, the application fields of ice-making equipment have expanded from the traditional food and beverage industry to multiple fields such as industry, medicine, and agriculture. As a key link in ensuring product quality and performance, the ice-making equipment production line undertakes the task of quality control throughout the entire process, from component assembly and performance testing to final packaging. Ice-making equipment production is no longer limited to small-scale, inefficient manual operations, but is gradually transforming into large-scale, automated, and intelligent production lines. Currently, many ice-making equipment production lines consist of assembly modules, vacuum modules, and performance testing modules. Ice-making equipment enters the performance testing module to test its ice-making performance by producing ice blocks. Therefore, residual moisture remains inside the ice-making equipment. After testing, the ice-making equipment usually goes directly to the packaging stage. However, residual moisture accelerates the corrosion and rust of internal metal components, reducing the equipment's lifespan. Furthermore, it can easily cause the ice-making equipment to clump or breed bacteria during packaging due to residual moisture, affecting product quality and user experience. Therefore, there is still a need for a production line that can remove moisture from the ice-making equipment after testing, reducing manual operation and significantly improving the overall performance and production efficiency of ice-making equipment, while optimizing product quality and user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a drying unit for an ice-making equipment production line, which is to dry the ice-making equipment after testing by adding a tunnel-type drying device in the production line, thereby avoiding moisture residue, reducing manual operation, and improving the production efficiency of the ice-making equipment.

[0004] This application provides a drying unit for an ice-making equipment production line, including a conveyor track, on which multiple movable seats are installed. The movable seats are used to install ice-making equipment, and the movable seats drive the ice-making equipment to move along the conveyor track. The drying unit is equipped with a tunnel-type drying device, which dries the ice-making equipment in a tunnel-like manner.

[0005] In this technical solution, a conveyor track serves as the main frame of the drying unit. Movable seats are installed on the conveyor track, enabling the ice-making equipment to move along it, achieving automated operation. Multiple movable seats allow the same production line to simultaneously handle the production of multiple ice-making devices, thus improving efficiency. The production line uses a performance testing module to test the ice-making performance of the assembled equipment, selecting qualified devices to ensure the finished products meet design requirements. After performance testing, residual moisture remains in the ice-making equipment. The drying unit then dries the equipment, ensuring complete removal of moisture from both the inside and surface, effectively solving problems such as ice blockage and corrosion caused by residual moisture in traditional production lines. The drying unit includes, but is not limited to, hot air drying, infrared drying, or vacuum drying. This solution, through the conveyor track and movable seats, achieves automated operation of the ice-making equipment, reducing manual intervention and significantly improving production efficiency. Each module functions independently. Furthermore, the collaborative operation ensures efficient operation of each link, avoiding production bottlenecks caused by manual operation in traditional production methods. A drying unit is added to the production line to remove residual moisture from the ice-making equipment, preventing clumping or bacterial growth during packaging, thus improving production efficiency and product quality. The tunnel-type drying device is a continuous drying equipment that can continuously dry the ice-making equipment, allowing the production line to maintain high-efficiency continuous drying operation. It avoids production delays due to interruptions in the drying process, greatly improving production efficiency and shortening the production cycle. The tunnel-type drying device can fully contact the ice-making equipment, achieving efficient heat exchange. On the other hand, the tunnel-type drying device adopts a linear through-type structure, forming a continuous drying channel. The length of this drying channel can be customized according to actual production needs, meeting more production requirements. The entire drying process is automated, reducing manual intervention, lowering labor intensity, and improving production stability.

[0006] As an improvement, the tunnel-type drying device includes a drying chamber located on the outer periphery of the conveyor track, with conveying ports at both ends of the drying chamber. In this technical solution, the drying chamber is located on the outer periphery of the conveyor track, forming an independent drying area that ensures the drying process does not interfere with other production processes, guaranteeing the overall smoothness of the production line and improving drying efficiency. The conveying ports at both ends of the drying chamber are used for the entry and exit of the ice-making equipment, enabling continuous through-flow drying of the ice-making equipment, avoiding the time intervals of traditional batch drying methods, and improving production efficiency.

[0007] As an improvement, a heating element is installed inside the drying chamber to dry the ice-making equipment inside. In this technical solution, the heating element inside the drying chamber provides heat, raising the air temperature to achieve the purpose of drying the ice-making equipment. The heat generated by the heating element creates a thermal environment inside the drying chamber, which, combined with the continuous drying channel of the tunnel-type drying device, ensures that the ice-making equipment continuously receives heat during transport, achieving efficient drying.

[0008] As an improvement, multiple heating tubes are arranged along the length of the drying chamber. In this technical solution, the arrangement direction of the multiple heating tubes is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drying chamber, so that the heating tubes can cover the entire length of the drying chamber, ensuring a more uniform heat distribution within the drying chamber. Multiple heating tubes can provide a wider and more uniform heat distribution, avoiding problems such as local overheating or insufficient local temperature, thereby improving the consistency of drying quality and increasing drying efficiency.

[0009] As an improvement, a fan is installed inside the drying chamber to dry the ice-making equipment inside. In this technical solution, the main function of the fan is to promote airflow within the drying chamber, carrying away moisture from the surface of the ice-making equipment through air circulation, accelerating moisture evaporation, and thus achieving a drying effect. The fan can work in conjunction with a heating device (such as a heating element) inside the drying chamber. The heating device provides heat, and the fan distributes the heat evenly to all corners of the drying chamber through air circulation, ensuring that all parts of the ice-making equipment receive the same hot air, improving drying efficiency and uniformity.

[0010] As an improvement, multiple fans are arranged along the length of the drying chamber. In this technical solution, the fans are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drying chamber. This layout allows the fans to cover the entire length of the drying chamber, ensuring airflow throughout the entire chamber. Multiple fans provide stronger airflow capabilities, ensuring sufficient air circulation within the drying chamber and preventing localized air stagnation or poor flow, thereby achieving uniform drying. Compared to a single fan, multiple fans significantly shorten drying time and improve production efficiency.

[0011] As an improvement, the drying chamber is connected to a temperature control component, which is used to regulate and control the internal ambient temperature of the drying chamber. In this technical solution, the core function of the temperature control component is to regulate and control the temperature inside the drying chamber. The temperature control component can flexibly adjust the temperature setpoint according to actual production needs, ensuring consistent drying results. It can monitor and adjust the temperature in real time, preventing damage to the ice-making equipment due to excessively high temperatures or incomplete drying due to excessively low temperatures. The temperature control component can effectively cope with changes in ambient temperature and interference, ensuring stable temperature inside the drying chamber. This not only optimizes the drying process but also provides an important guarantee for the efficient and stable operation of the ice-making equipment production line.

[0012] As an improvement, the temperature control component includes a temperature sensor and a controller. The temperature sensor is installed inside the drying chamber. The temperature sensor, heating element, and fan are all electrically connected to the controller. The controller controls the operation of the heating element and fan based on the temperature monitored by the temperature sensor. In this technical solution, a temperature sensor is installed inside the drying chamber to monitor temperature changes in real time. The temperature sensor is connected to the controller's battery and converts temperature changes into electrical signals, providing real-time temperature data to the controller. The heating element and fan are electrically connected to the controller. As the core of the temperature control component, the controller receives signals from the temperature sensor and controls the heating element and fan according to preset temperature values. The controller can be a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) for remote control. The controller dynamically adjusts the operating status of the heating element and fan based on real-time temperature data to avoid temperature fluctuations and ensure the stability of the drying process. The PLC controller automates the drying process, reduces manual intervention, and improves production efficiency. Users can remotely monitor the operating status inside the drying chamber in real time and adjust parameters promptly to ensure continuous production. Users can flexibly adjust drying parameters through a remote interface according to different drying needs, which not only improves production efficiency and drying quality but also reduces maintenance costs and enhances system reliability and energy efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line according to this application.

[0014] Figure 2 For this application Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0015] The diagram shows: 1. Conveying track; 2. Moving seat; 3. Ice-making equipment; 4. Tunnel-type drying device; 41. Drying chamber; 42. Fan; 43. Temperature control components. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To better understand this application, various aspects of this application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these detailed descriptions are merely illustrative of exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application in any way. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements.

[0017] In the accompanying drawings, the thickness, size, and shape of the objects have been slightly exaggerated for illustrative purposes. The drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn to scale.

[0018] It should also be understood that the terms "comprising," "including," "having," "containing," and "including," when used in this specification, indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (the specific types and constructions may be the same or different), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0019] Furthermore, it should be noted that the terms "installation," "setting," "equipped with," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components; they can refer to a direct installation on another component or the possible presence of another intermediate component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0020] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this application discloses a drying unit for an ice-making equipment production line, including a conveyor track 1. Multiple movable seats 2 are installed on the conveyor track 1, and the movable seats 2 are used to mount ice-making equipment 3. The movable seats 2 drive the ice-making equipment 3 to move along the conveyor track 1. The conveyor track 1 serves as the main frame of the drying unit. The movable seats 2, installed on the conveyor track 1, enable the ice-making equipment 3 to move along the conveyor track 1, achieving automated operation. The multiple movable seats 2 allow the same production line to simultaneously produce multiple ice-making equipment 3, thereby improving production efficiency. The production line uses a performance testing module to test the ice-making performance of the assembled ice-making equipment 3, selecting qualified ice-making equipment 3 to ensure that the finished ice-making equipment 3 meets design requirements. Residual water will remain inside the ice-making equipment 3 after performance testing. The ice-making equipment 3 is dried by a drying unit to ensure that the moisture inside and on the surface of the equipment is completely removed. This effectively solves the problems of ice blockage and corrosion caused by residual moisture in traditional production lines. The drying unit includes, but is not limited to, hot air drying, infrared drying, or vacuum drying. In this solution, the ice-making equipment 3 is automatically moved through the conveyor track 1 and the moving seat 2, reducing manual intervention and significantly improving production efficiency. Each module functions independently and works collaboratively to ensure efficient operation of each link, avoiding production bottlenecks caused by manual operation in traditional production methods. The addition of a drying unit in the production line is used to remove residual moisture inside the ice-making equipment 3, preventing the ice-making equipment 3 from clumping or breeding bacteria during the packaging process due to residual moisture, thereby improving the production efficiency and product quality of the ice-making equipment 3.

[0021] More specifically, the drying unit is equipped with a tunnel-type drying device 4. The drying unit uses the tunnel-type drying device 4 to perform tunnel-type drying on the ice-making equipment 3. The tunnel-type drying device 4 is a continuous drying device that can continuously dry the ice-making equipment 3 without interruption. This allows the production line to maintain high-efficiency continuous drying operation, avoiding production progress affected by interruptions in the drying process, greatly improving production efficiency and shortening the production cycle. The tunnel-type drying device 4 can fully contact the ice-making equipment 3 to achieve efficient heat exchange. On the other hand, the tunnel-type drying device 4 adopts a linear through-type structure to form a continuous drying channel. The length of this drying channel can be customized according to actual production needs to meet more production requirements. The entire drying process is automated, reducing manual intervention, lowering labor intensity, and improving production stability.

[0022] More specifically, the tunnel drying device 4 includes a drying chamber 41 located on the outer periphery of the conveying track 1. Both ends of the drying chamber 41 are provided with conveying ports. The drying chamber 41 is located on the outer periphery of the conveying track 1, forming an independent drying area so that the drying process does not interfere with other production links, ensuring the overall smoothness of the production line and improving drying efficiency. The two ends of the drying chamber 41 are respectively provided with conveying ports for the entry and exit of the ice-making equipment 3, realizing continuous through-type drying of the ice-making equipment 3, avoiding the time interval of the traditional batch drying method, and improving production efficiency.

[0023] More specifically, a heating tube is installed inside the drying chamber 41. The heating tube is used to dry the ice-making equipment 3 inside the drying chamber 41. The heating tube is installed inside the drying chamber 41 to provide heat and raise the air temperature, thereby achieving the purpose of drying the ice-making equipment 3. The heat generated by the heating tube creates a thermal environment inside the drying chamber 41. Combined with the continuous drying channel of the tunnel drying device 4, it ensures that the ice-making equipment 3 can continuously receive heat during the transportation process, achieving efficient drying.

[0024] More specifically, multiple heating tubes are arranged along the length of the drying chamber 41, and the arrangement of the multiple heating tubes is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drying chamber 41, so that the heating tubes can cover the entire length of the drying chamber 41, ensuring a more uniform heat distribution within the drying chamber 41. Multiple heating tubes can provide a wider and more uniform heat distribution, avoiding the problems of local overheating or insufficient local temperature, thereby improving the consistency of drying quality and increasing drying efficiency.

[0025] More specifically, a fan 42 is installed inside the drying chamber 41. The fan 42 is used to dry the ice-making equipment 3 inside the drying chamber 41. The main function of the fan 42 is to promote airflow inside the drying chamber 41, and to remove the moisture on the surface of the ice-making equipment 3 through air circulation, thereby accelerating the evaporation of moisture and achieving the drying effect. The fan 42 can work in conjunction with the heating device (such as heating tube) inside the drying chamber 41. The heating device provides heat, and the fan 42 distributes the heat evenly to all corners inside the drying chamber 41 through air circulation, ensuring that all parts of the ice-making equipment 3 are subjected to the same hot air effect, thereby improving drying efficiency and uniformity.

[0026] More specifically, multiple fans 42 are arranged along the length of the drying chamber 41, with the arrangement of the fans 42 parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drying chamber 41. This layout allows the fans 42 to cover the entire length of the drying chamber 41, ensuring airflow throughout the entire chamber. Multiple fans 42 provide stronger airflow capacity, ensuring sufficient air circulation within the drying chamber 41 and preventing localized air stagnation or poor flow, thus achieving uniform drying. Compared to a single fan 42, multiple fans 42 can significantly shorten drying time and improve production efficiency.

[0027] More specifically, the drying chamber 41 is connected to a temperature control component 43, which is used to regulate and control the internal ambient temperature of the drying chamber 41. The core function of the temperature control component 43 is to regulate and control the temperature inside the drying chamber 41. The temperature control component 43 can flexibly adjust the temperature set value according to actual production needs to ensure the consistency of drying effect. The temperature control component 43 can monitor and adjust the temperature in real time to avoid damage to the ice-making equipment 3 due to excessive temperature or incomplete drying due to excessively low temperature. The temperature control component 43 can effectively cope with changes in ambient temperature and interference to ensure the temperature stability inside the drying chamber 41. This not only optimizes the drying process and prevents the equipment from overheating or incomplete drying, but also provides an important guarantee for the efficient and stable operation of the ice-making equipment 3 production line.

[0028] More specifically, the temperature control component 43 includes a temperature sensor and a controller. The temperature sensor is installed inside the drying chamber 41. The temperature sensor, heating element, and fan 42 are all electrically connected to the controller. The controller controls the operation of the heating element and fan 42 based on the temperature monitored by the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor installed inside the drying chamber 41 can monitor the temperature changes inside the chamber in real time. The temperature sensor is connected to the controller's battery and can convert temperature changes into electrical signals, providing real-time temperature data to the controller. The heating element and fan 42 are both electrically connected to the controller. The controller, as the core of the temperature control component 43, receives the signal from the temperature sensor and adjusts the operation of the heating element and fan 42 according to the preset temperature value. The heating element and fan 42 are controlled by a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) for remote control. The controller dynamically adjusts the operating status of the heating element and fan 42 based on real-time temperature data to avoid temperature fluctuations and ensure the stability of the drying process. The PLC controller automates the drying process, reduces manual intervention, and improves production efficiency. Users can remotely monitor the operating status inside the drying chamber 41 in real time and adjust parameters in a timely manner to ensure the continuity of the production process. Users can flexibly adjust drying parameters through a remote interface according to different drying needs, which not only improves production efficiency and drying quality but also reduces operation and maintenance costs and enhances system reliability and energy saving.

[0029] This application is not limited to the above-described preferred embodiments. Anyone can derive other products in various forms under the guidance of this application. However, regardless of any changes made to their shape or structure, any technical solution that is the same as or similar to that of this application falls within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A drying unit in an ice-making equipment production line, characterized in that, The system includes a conveying track (1), on which multiple movable seats (2) are installed. The movable seats (2) are used to install ice-making equipment (3). The movable seats (2) drive the ice-making equipment (3) to move along the conveying track (1). The drying unit is equipped with a tunnel drying device (4), which is used to perform tunnel drying on the ice-making equipment (3) on the conveying track (1).

2. The drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tunnel drying device (4) includes a drying box (41) disposed on the outer periphery of the conveying track (1), and both ends of the drying box (41) are provided with conveying ports.

3. The drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying chamber (41) is equipped with a heating tube, which is used to dry the ice-making equipment (3) inside the drying chamber (41).

4. The drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple heating tubes are arranged along the length of the drying chamber (41).

5. The drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The drying chamber (41) is equipped with a fan (42), which is used to dry the ice-making equipment (3) inside the drying chamber (41).

6. The drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line according to claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple fans (42) are provided along the length of the drying chamber (41).

7. The drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying chamber (41) is connected to a temperature control component (43), which is used to adjust and control the internal ambient temperature of the drying chamber (41).

8. The drying unit of an ice-making equipment production line according to claim 7, characterized in that, The temperature control component (43) includes a temperature sensor and a controller. The temperature sensor is installed inside the drying chamber (41). The temperature sensor, heating tube, and fan (42) are all electrically connected to the controller. The controller controls the operation of the heating tube and fan (42) based on the temperature monitored by the temperature sensor.

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