Hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing
By adopting a U-shaped connecting air duct and a moisture-absorbing fan system in the beef jerky processing device, the problems of uneven hot air distribution and untimely moisture removal are solved, achieving uniform drying and efficient, energy-saving beef jerky processing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INNER MONGOLIA CATTLE HERDING FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing hot air drying equipment for beef jerky suffers from uneven hot air distribution and untimely moisture removal, resulting in significant differences in drying degree. Some beef jerky is over-dried or under-dried and is prone to mold, affecting food safety.
The design incorporates a U-shaped connecting air duct and air guide nozzle, combined with a moisture-absorbing fan and moisture-absorbing hood system, to ensure even distribution of hot air and timely removal of moisture. The hot air temperature and fan speed are adjusted by external control equipment to achieve intelligent drying.
This method achieves uniform drying of beef jerky, shortens drying time, improves drying efficiency and quality, reduces energy consumption, and ensures food safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to a hot air combined drying device for processing beef jerky. Background Technology
[0002] A drying oven is a device used for quickly drying items and is widely used in homes, industries, and laboratories.
[0003] Drying is a crucial step in the processing of beef jerky, directly affecting its taste, color, and shelf life.
[0004] Currently, existing hot air drying devices for beef jerky have many shortcomings. On the one hand, the hot air circulation path is not designed properly, and the hot air is not evenly distributed in the drying chamber, resulting in large differences in the degree of drying of beef jerky in different locations. Some beef jerky is over-dried, while some is under-dried. On the other hand, the moisture in the drying chamber is not discharged in time, resulting in high humidity in the drying environment, which prolongs the drying time and makes it easy for mold to grow on the surface of the beef jerky, which can affect food hygiene and safety.
[0005] To address the above issues, we have developed a hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing. Utility Model Content
[0006] This utility model discloses a hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing, which aims to solve the technical problems in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0008] A hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing includes a drying chamber. U-shaped connecting air ducts are equidistantly arranged inside the drying chamber. Air guide nozzles are fixedly connected at equal intervals along the inner wall of the drying chamber. The input ends of the air guide nozzles extend into the corresponding connecting air ducts. Connecting pipes are fixedly connected between the interiors of the multiple connecting air ducts. A hot air pump is fixedly connected to the top of the drying chamber. An air inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the input end of the hot air pump. The end of the connecting pipe furthest from the connecting air duct is fixedly connected to the output end of the hot air pump. Multiple sets of baffles are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the drying chamber, and a placement rack is provided between each pair of baffles.
[0009] When processing beef jerky, the cut beef jerky is placed on a rack between the drying racks. Hot air generated by the hot air pump enters the connecting air duct through the air inlet pipe and connecting pipe, and is then evenly blown onto the beef jerky from the air guide nozzles. The U-shaped connecting air duct ensures more even distribution of hot air and improves drying efficiency.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, two transmission grooves are formed at the bottom of the inner wall of the drying chamber, and a moisture-absorbing fan is installed inside each transmission groove. A moisture-absorbing cover is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drying chamber and outside the transmission groove. A moisture-absorbing pipe is fixedly connected between the bottoms of the two moisture-absorbing covers, and the end of the moisture-absorbing pipe away from the moisture-absorbing cover is connected to an external moisture-absorbing device.
[0011] During the drying process, the moisture released by the beef jerky increases the humidity inside the box. The dehumidifying fan blows the moisture towards the dehumidifying hood, and then transports it to the external dehumidifying equipment through the dehumidifying pipe to reduce the humidity inside the box, prevent the beef jerky from getting damp and spoiling, and ensure the drying quality.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the inner wall of the drying oven and the outside of the transmission groove are both connected to a protective net by screws.
[0013] When placing or removing the rack, the protective netting prevents beef jerky crumbs from falling into the transmission groove, avoids impurities affecting the operation of the desiccant fan, and protects the fan blades from collision damage, thus extending the service life of the equipment.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, one side of the drying oven is hinged to two sealing doors, which engage with each other to contact one side of the drying oven.
[0015] The sealed door is closed during drying to reduce heat loss and maintain a stable drying temperature. When taking out or putting in beef jerky, one door can be opened separately to reduce heat loss, saving energy and making operation convenient.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the drying oven is fixedly connected to four support legs, and the bottom of each support leg is fixedly connected to a shock-absorbing pad.
[0017] The hot air pump and dehumidifying fan generate vibrations, and the shock-absorbing pads at the bottom of the support legs reduce the transmission of vibrations, preventing the drying box from resonating with the ground and generating noise, while also preventing the beef jerky on the rack from shifting due to vibration.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment, both the hot air pump and the dehumidifying fan are electrically connected to an external control device.
[0019] The drying parameters are set by external control equipment, and the hot air temperature of the hot air pump and the speed of the dehumidifying fan are automatically adjusted. For example, the hot air temperature and fan speed are increased in the early stage to quickly dehydrate, and the parameters are reduced in the later stage for fine drying, so as to realize intelligent processing.
[0020] The hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0021] In this utility model:
[0022] 1. The output of the hot air pump is sent to the interior of the connecting air duct through the connecting pipe, and then the hot air is circulated to the beef jerky placed on the top of the rack through the air guide nozzle. It can blow hot air evenly onto the beef jerky from different directions. Combined with the adjustable placement height, it effectively solves the problem of uneven drying.
[0023] 2. By using a dehumidifying fan to expel moisture from inside the drying chamber, the drying time is shortened. Compared with traditional devices, this improves drying efficiency and reduces energy consumption, greatly enhancing the quality of operation and efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of a hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing proposed in this utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a second-view perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of a hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing proposed in this utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the moisture-absorbing hood structure of a hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing proposed in this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the drying box of a hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing proposed in this utility model.
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the placement rack structure of a hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing proposed in this utility model.
[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0030] In the attached diagram: 1. Drying oven; 2. Connecting air duct; 3. Air guide nozzle; 4. Connecting pipe; 5. Hot air pump; 6. Air inlet pipe; 7. Placement rack; 8. Baffle; 9. Transmission groove; 10. Moisture-absorbing fan; 11. Moisture-absorbing hood; 12. Moisture-absorbing pipe; 13. Protective net; 14. Sealing door; 15. Support leg. Detailed Implementation
[0031] 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 components of the embodiments of this application described and marked in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0032] The hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing disclosed in this utility model is mainly used in food processing equipment scenarios.
[0033] Reference Figures 1-6 A hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing includes a drying box 1. U-shaped connecting air ducts 2 are equidistantly arranged inside the drying box 1. Air guide nozzles 3 are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the inner wall of the drying box 1. The input ends of the air guide nozzles 3 extend into the corresponding connecting air ducts 2. Connecting pipes 4 are fixedly connected between the interiors of multiple connecting air ducts 2. A hot air pump 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the drying box 1. An air inlet pipe 6 is fixedly connected to the input end of the hot air pump 5. The end of the connecting pipe 4 away from the connecting air ducts 2 is fixedly connected to the output end of the hot air pump 5. Multiple sets of baffles 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the drying box 1. A placement rack 7 is provided between two corresponding baffles 8.
[0034] In this embodiment: When processing beef jerky, the cut beef jerky is placed on the rack 7 and positioned between the baffles 8. Hot air generated by the hot air pump 5 enters the connecting air duct 2 through the air inlet pipe 6 and the connecting pipe 4, and is then evenly blown onto the beef jerky from the air guide nozzle 3. The U-shaped connecting air duct 2 makes the hot air distribution more uniform and improves the drying efficiency.
[0035] In a preferred embodiment, two transmission grooves 9 are provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the drying box 1. A moisture-absorbing fan 10 is provided inside each transmission groove 9. A moisture-absorbing cover 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drying box 1 and outside the transmission grooves 9. A moisture-absorbing pipe 12 is fixedly connected between the bottoms of the two moisture-absorbing covers 11. The end of the moisture-absorbing pipe 12 away from the moisture-absorbing cover 11 is connected to an external moisture-absorbing device.
[0036] In this embodiment: During the drying process, the moisture released by the beef jerky increases the humidity inside the box. The dehumidifying fan 10 blows the moisture towards the dehumidifying hood 11, which then transports it to the external dehumidifying equipment via the dehumidifying pipe 12, thereby reducing the humidity inside the box, preventing the beef jerky from becoming damp and deteriorating, and ensuring the drying quality.
[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the inner wall of the drying oven 1 and the outside of the transmission groove 9 are both connected to a protective net 13 by screws.
[0038] In this embodiment, when placing or removing the placement rack 7, the protective net 13 prevents beef jerky crumbs from falling into the transmission groove 9, avoids impurities from affecting the operation of the dehumidifying fan 10, and protects the fan blades from collision damage, thus extending the service life of the equipment.
[0039] In a preferred embodiment, one side of the drying oven 1 is hinged to two sealing doors 14, which cooperate to contact one side of the drying oven 1.
[0040] In this embodiment: the sealing door 14 is closed during drying to reduce the loss of hot air inside the chamber and maintain a stable drying temperature; when taking out or putting in beef jerky, one of the doors can be opened separately to reduce heat loss, which is energy-saving and convenient to operate.
[0041] In a preferred embodiment, four support legs 15 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the drying oven 1, and shock-absorbing pads are fixedly connected to the bottom of each support leg 15.
[0042] In this embodiment, the hot air pump 5 and the dehumidifying fan 10 generate vibrations. The shock-absorbing pads at the bottom of the support leg 15 reduce the transmission of vibrations, prevent the drying box 1 from resonating with the ground and generating noise, and at the same time prevent the beef jerky on the placement rack 7 from shifting due to vibration.
[0043] In a preferred embodiment, both the hot air pump 5 and the dehumidifying fan 10 are electrically connected to an external control device.
[0044] In this embodiment, drying parameters are set by external control equipment, and the hot air temperature of the hot air pump 5 and the speed of the dehumidifying fan 10 are automatically adjusted. For example, the hot air temperature and fan speed are increased in the early stage to quickly dehydrate, and the parameters are reduced in the later stage for fine drying, thus realizing intelligent processing.
[0045] Working principle: During use, the hot air pump 5 draws in air and heats it through the air inlet pipe 6. The hot air enters the connecting air duct 2 through the connecting pipe 4 and is evenly sprayed into the drying chamber 1 through the air guide nozzle 3. The beef jerky is placed on the placement rack 7, and the baffle 8 ensures the stability of the placement rack 7. The dehumidifying fan 10 exhausts the moisture in the chamber through the dehumidifying cover 11 and the dehumidifying pipe 12. The protective net 13 prevents foreign objects from entering. The sealing door 14 ensures the chamber is sealed. The support legs 15 and the shock-absorbing pads provide stable support. The hot air pump 5 and the dehumidifying fan 10 are adjusted by external control equipment to achieve efficient and uniform drying and moisture removal of the beef jerky.
[0046] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. The substitutions may be replacements of some structures, devices, or method steps, or they may be complete technical solutions. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A hot air combined drying device for processing beef jerky, comprising a drying chamber (1), characterized in that, The drying chamber (1) has U-shaped connecting air ducts (2) equidistantly arranged inside. The inner wall of the drying chamber (1) is fixedly connected with air guide nozzles (3) equidistantly. The input end of each air guide nozzle (3) extends into the corresponding connecting air duct (2). The interiors of multiple connecting air ducts (2) are fixedly connected with connecting pipes (4). The top of the drying chamber (1) is fixedly connected with a hot air pump (5). The input end of the hot air pump (5) is fixedly connected with an air inlet pipe (6). The end of the connecting pipe (4) away from the connecting air duct (2) is fixedly connected to the output end of the hot air pump (5). Multiple sets of baffles (8) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the drying chamber (1). A placement rack (7) is provided between each pair of baffles (8).
2. The hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two transmission grooves (9) are opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the drying box (1). A moisture-absorbing fan (10) is installed inside each of the transmission grooves (9). A moisture-absorbing cover (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drying box (1) and outside the transmission grooves (9). A moisture-absorbing pipe (12) is fixedly connected between the bottoms of the two moisture-absorbing covers (11). The end of the moisture-absorbing pipe (12) away from the moisture-absorbing cover (11) is connected to an external moisture-absorbing device.
3. The hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the inner wall of the drying oven (1) and the outside of the transmission groove (9) are all connected with protective nets (13) by screws.
4. The hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying oven (1) has two sealing doors (14) connected to one side by a hinge, and the two sealing doors (14) cooperate to contact one side of the drying oven (1).
5. A hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the drying box (1) is fixedly connected to four support legs (15), and the bottom of each support leg (15) is fixedly connected to a shock-absorbing pad.
6. A hot air combined drying device for beef jerky processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the hot air pump (5) and the dehumidifying fan (10) are electrically connected to external control equipment.