A food ingredient drying and spreading device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a food raw material drying and flattening device, belonging to the field of food processing technology. It includes a vehicle body, with a push rod rotatably connected to the upper end of the vehicle body and wheels rotatably connected to the bottom. A flattening assembly is provided at the front end of the vehicle body. The flattening assembly includes a support rod, a rotary motor, a transmission disc, and a flattening rod. The flattening assembly of this utility model, through the rotary motor driving the transmission disc to rotate, causes the flattening rods to rotate, quickly flattening piled-up chilies, ensuring uniform heating of the chilies, effectively improving drying efficiency and quality, and preventing localized mold growth. The flattening rod can extend and retract within the flattening rod, accommodating different quantities of chilies and reducing the hassle of changing tools. The connecting disc ensures that multiple flattening rods move synchronously, making the chilies flattened more evenly, reducing the workload of manual secondary sorting, and making it more convenient and efficient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food processing technology, specifically relating to a device for drying and flattening food raw materials. Background Technology

[0002] During the production and processing of chili peppers, fresh chili peppers have a high water content. If processed directly, they are prone to rotting and spoilage due to excessive moisture, affecting the shelf life and quality of the product. However, during the drying process, the moisture gradually evaporates, which can concentrate the flavor of the chili peppers and reduce the difficulty of subsequent processing, laying a good foundation for the storage and further processing of chili pepper products.

[0003] During the drying process, in order to ensure that each chili pepper is evenly exposed to sunlight and air, and to avoid uneven moisture evaporation caused by stacking, which could lead to mold or differences in color and flavor, the chili peppers need to be spread out flat during drying. Usually, the chili peppers are spread out flat using a combination of manual labor and simple tools. First, the chili peppers to be dried are poured onto a drying ground covered with clean bamboo mats, plastic nets, or hardened cement. Then, workers use wooden rakes, bamboo brooms, or their bare hands to spread the chili peppers evenly, ensuring that there are gaps between individual chili peppers and that they do not overlap.

[0004] While existing technologies can flatten chili peppers, in practice, manual operation or simple tools lack a continuous and stable power output, relying entirely on human power. Workers are prone to fatigue from repetitive actions over long periods, resulting in slow flattening speed and low efficiency, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale chili pepper drying. Furthermore, the limited precision of human judgment and operation, along with the difficulty in accurately controlling the range and force of tools such as wooden rakes and bamboo brooms, can easily lead to uneven stress on the chili peppers, poor flattening uniformity, and localized overlapping and piling, which in turn leads to uneven heating during the drying process and affects the drying quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for drying and flattening food raw materials to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a food raw material drying and flattening device, comprising a vehicle body, a push rod rotatably connected to the upper end of the vehicle body, wheels rotatably connected to the bottom of the vehicle body, and a flattening assembly provided at the front end of the vehicle body. The flattening assembly includes a first support rod, a rotary motor, a transmission disc, a first flattening rod, a second flattening rod, a connecting disc, a support sleeve, and the second support rod. The first support rod is fixedly connected to the front end of the vehicle body, the rotary motor is fixedly installed on the left side of the first support rod, the transmission disc is rotatably connected to the right side of the first support rod, and the rotary motor is drively connected to the transmission disc. The first flattening rods are arranged in a circular array and fixedly connected to the end of the transmission disc away from the first support rod. The second flattening rod is movably sleeved inside the first flattening rod. The connecting disc is fixedly connected to the end of the second flattening rod away from the first flattening rod. The support sleeve is fixedly connected to the side of the first support rod and located between the first flattening rods. The second support rod is movably sleeved inside the support sleeve and fixedly connected to the connecting disc.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a movable slider is provided at the front end of the vehicle body, and an arc-shaped cover is fixedly connected to the front end of the movable slider. The interior of the arc-shaped cover is movably fitted with an arc-shaped cover, and the end of the arc-shaped cover away from the arc-shaped cover is fixedly connected to a support rod.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a connecting rod is fixedly connected inside the arc-shaped cover, and a rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the connecting rod, with the rotating shaft fixedly connected to the connecting disc.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the front end and right side of the vehicle body are provided with adjustment components adapted to the movable slider. The adjustment components include a limiting slide groove, a lead screw and a stepper motor. The limiting slide groove is opened at the front end of the vehicle body, and the movable slider is slidably connected inside the limiting slide groove.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the lead screw is rotatably connected inside the limiting slide groove and threadedly connected to the movable slider, and the stepper motor is fixedly installed on the right side of the vehicle body and is connected to the lead screw drive.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a handle is fixedly connected to the end of the push rod away from the vehicle body, and a display screen is fixedly installed on the outside of the handle and at the top of the push rod.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] The flattening component of this invention uses a rotary motor to drive a transmission disc, which in turn rotates flattening rod one and flattening rod two. This allows for the rapid flattening of piled-up chilies, ensuring even heating and effectively improving drying efficiency and quality while preventing localized mold growth. Flattening rod two can extend and retract within flattening rod one, accommodating different quantities of chilies and reducing the hassle of changing tools. A connecting plate ensures synchronized movement of multiple flattening rods two, resulting in more even chili spreading, reducing manual secondary sorting, and making the system more convenient and efficient.

[0014] The adjustment component of this utility model is designed so that the lead screw is driven by a stepper motor to rotate, which in turn drives the moving slider to slide along the limiting groove. This allows for precise adjustment of the working position of the flattening component, making the flattening range of the peppers more in line with the drying requirements. This effectively improves the uniformity and accuracy of drying, and avoids missed areas or repeated flattening. Furthermore, it can adapt to the layout characteristics of different drying areas, reducing the workload of manual adjustments by staff, making it more labor-saving and efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional front view schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional rear view structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the internal components of the flattening assembly of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of some parts of the leveling and adjusting components of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Vehicle body; 2. Push rod; 3. Wheel; 4. Flattening assembly; 5. Moving slider; 6. Arc-shaped cover one; 7. Arc-shaped cover two; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Rotating shaft; 10. Handle; 11. Display screen; 401. Support rod one; 402. Rotary motor; 403. Transmission disc; 404. Flattening rod one; 405. Flattening rod two; 406. Connecting disc; 407. Support sleeve; 408. Support rod two; 501. Limiting groove; 502. Lead screw; 503. Stepper motor. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0021] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. The conditions in the embodiments can be further adjusted according to specific conditions, and simple improvements to the method of the present invention under the premise of the concept of the present invention are all within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a food raw material drying and flattening device, including a vehicle body 1. A push rod 2 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the vehicle body 1, and wheels 3 are rotatably connected to the bottom of the vehicle body 1. A flattening assembly 4 is provided at the front end of the vehicle body 1. The flattening assembly 4 includes a support rod 401, a rotary motor 402, a transmission disc 403, a flattening rod 404, a flattening rod 405, a connecting disc 406, a support sleeve 407, and a support rod 408. The support rod 401 is fixedly connected to the front end of the vehicle body 1, the rotary motor 402 is fixedly installed on the left side of the support rod 401, and the transmission disc 403 is rotatably connected to... On the right side of support rod 401, and with rotary motor 402 connected to transmission disk 403, leveling rod 404 is fixedly connected to the end of transmission disk 403 away from support rod 401 in a ring array. Leveling rod 405 is movably sleeved inside leveling rod 404. Connecting disk 406 is fixedly connected to the end of leveling rod 405 away from leveling rod 404. Support sleeve 407 is fixedly connected to the side of support rod 401 and located between leveling rods 404. Support rod 408 is movably sleeved inside support sleeve 407 and fixedly connected to connecting disk 406. The vehicle body 1, push rod 2, and wheels 3 enable the device to move flexibly, allowing it to freely shuttle within the drying area and adapt to the operational needs of different drying zones. In the leveling assembly 4, support rod 1 401 provides stable support for the rotary motor 402 and transmission disc 403. The rotary motor 402 provides power for the rotation of the transmission disc 403, which drives the leveling rod 1 404 to rotate, thus achieving the leveling action on the raw materials. Leveling rod 2 405 is movably sleeved inside leveling rod 1 404 and is telescopically adjustable to adapt to the leveling needs of different amounts of raw materials, expanding the applicability of the device. Connecting disc 406 connects multiple leveling rods 2 405 into a whole, ensuring the synchronicity of the movement of leveling rods 2 405 and making the leveling effect more uniform. Support sleeve 407 and support rod 2 408 cooperate with each other to provide auxiliary support for connecting disc 406, enhancing the stability of the leveling assembly 4 during operation and preventing deformation due to excessive force.

[0023] The flattening component 4 of this utility model is designed so that the transmission disc 403 is driven to rotate by the rotary motor 402, which in turn drives the flattening rod 1 404 and flattening rod 2 405 to rotate. This allows for the rapid flattening of piled-up peppers, ensuring even heating of the peppers, effectively improving drying efficiency and quality, and preventing localized mold growth. The flattening rod 2 405 can extend and retract within the flattening rod 1 404, accommodating different quantities of peppers and reducing the hassle of changing tools for workers. The connecting disc 406 ensures that multiple flattening rods 2 405 move synchronously, resulting in more even pepper flattening, reducing the workload of manual secondary sorting, and making the product more convenient and efficient to use.

[0024] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, a movable slider 5 is provided at the front end of the vehicle body 1. An arc-shaped cover 6 is fixedly connected to the front end of the movable slider 5. The interior of the arc-shaped cover 6 is movably sleeved on an arc-shaped cover 7. The end of the arc-shaped cover 7 away from the arc-shaped cover 6 is fixedly connected to a support rod 401.

[0025] The curved cover 6 has a fixed internal connection to a connecting rod 8, and a rotating shaft 9 is rotatably connected internally to the connecting rod 8. The rotating shaft 9 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 406. The movable slider 5 can move at the front end of the vehicle body 1, driving the curved cover 6 and the curved cover 7 to move. The curved cover 6 and the curved cover 7 are movably sleeved together and can extend and retract with the movement of the movable slider 5. This can block and guide the chili peppers carried by the leveling component 4, preventing the chili peppers from splashing due to the operation of the leveling component 4. The connecting rod 8, which is fixedly connected internally to the curved cover 6, provides a stable mounting point for the rotating shaft 9. The rotating shaft 9 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 406, which provides additional support to the connecting plate 406 during the rotational leveling process. This further enhances the stability of the rotating connecting plate 406, reduces shaking, and allows the leveling rods 404 and 405 to apply a more uniform leveling force to the raw materials, thus improving the leveling quality.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the front end and right side of the vehicle body 1 are provided with adjustment components adapted to the movable slider 5. The adjustment components include a limiting slide groove 501, a lead screw 502 and a stepper motor 503. The limiting slide groove 501 is opened at the front end of the vehicle body 1, and the movable slider 5 is slidably connected inside the limiting slide groove 501.

[0027] The lead screw 502 is rotatably connected inside the limiting slide groove 501 and threadedly connected to the moving slider 5. The stepper motor 503 is fixedly installed on the right side of the vehicle body 1 and is driven by the lead screw 502. The limiting slide groove 501 in the adjustment assembly is opened at the front end of the vehicle body 1 to provide guidance and limitation for the moving slider 5, ensuring that it slides smoothly along the preset trajectory. The lead screw 502 is rotatably connected inside the limiting slide groove 501 and threadedly engaged with the moving slider 5, converting the rotational motion of the stepper motor 503 into linear displacement. The stepper motor 503 achieves millimeter-level position adjustment of the moving slider 5 by precisely controlling the rotation angle of the lead screw 502. The setting of the adjustment assembly not only improves the positioning accuracy of the flattening assembly 4, but also reduces manual intervention through automated control, enabling the device to quickly adjust the working position according to the distribution of raw materials, significantly improving the work efficiency and uniformity of drying and flattening.

[0028] The adjustment component of this utility model is designed so that the stepper motor 503 drives the lead screw 502 to rotate, which in turn drives the movable slider 5 to slide along the limiting groove 501. This allows for precise adjustment of the working position of the flattening component 4, making the flattening range of the peppers more in line with the drying requirements, effectively improving the uniformity and accuracy of drying, and avoiding missed areas or repeated flattening. Furthermore, it can adapt to the layout characteristics of different drying areas, reducing the workload of manual adjustment by staff, making it more labor-saving and efficient.

[0029] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, a handle 10 is fixedly connected to the end of the push rod 2 away from the vehicle body 1, and a display screen 11 is fixedly installed on the outside of the handle 10 and at the top of the push rod 2. The handle 10 provides a convenient grip for the user, making it easy to move the device. Its design is ergonomic and improves grip comfort. The display screen 11 is installed on the outside of the handle 10 and at the top of the push rod 2, making it easy for the user to observe the operating parameters of the device at any time.

[0030] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0031] The staff pushes the push rod 2 by holding the handle 10, so that the vehicle body 1 can be moved to the drying area by the wheels 3 at the bottom. The staff adjusts the rotation angle of the push rod 2 to suit the operating posture.

[0032] Then, parameters are set via display screen 11. After the device is started, the rotary motor 402 drives the transmission disk 403 to rotate, which in turn drives the flattening rods 404 arranged in a ring array and the flattening rods 405 movably connected to rotate, flattening the food raw materials. The connecting disk 406 ensures that the flattening rods 405 move synchronously. The support rods 408 inside the support sleeve 407 assist in supporting the connecting disk 406 to enhance stability.

[0033] Furthermore, the stepper motor 503 can drive the lead screw 502 to rotate, causing the moving slider 5 to slide along the limiting groove 501, which in turn drives the arc-shaped cover 6 and the connecting plate 406 to extend and retract outward, thereby increasing the flattening area of ​​the flattening rod 404 and the flattening rod 405 and improving the flattening efficiency.

[0034] 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 food ingredient drying and spreading device, comprising a vehicle body (1), characterized in that: A push rod (2) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the vehicle body (1), and a wheel (3) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the vehicle body (1). A leveling assembly (4) is provided at the front end of the vehicle body (1). The leveling assembly (4) includes a support rod one (401), a rotary motor (402), a transmission disc (403), a leveling rod one (404), a leveling rod two (405), a connecting disc (406), a support sleeve (407), and a support rod two (408). The support rod one (401) is fixedly connected to the front end of the vehicle body (1), the rotary motor (402) is fixedly installed on the left side of the support rod one (401), and the transmission disc (403) is rotatably connected to the support rod one (401). On the right side of the drive disc (403), the rotary motor (402) is connected to the drive disc (403). The first flattening rod (404) is fixedly connected to the drive disc (403) at the end away from the first support rod (401) in a ring array. The second flattening rod (405) is movably sleeved inside the first flattening rod (404). The connecting disc (406) is fixedly connected to the end of the second flattening rod (405) away from the first flattening rod (404). The support sleeve (407) is fixedly connected to the side of the first support rod (401) and located between the first flattening rods (404). The second support rod (408) is movably sleeved inside the support sleeve (407) and fixedly connected to the connecting disc (406).

2. The food raw material drying and flattening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the vehicle body (1) is provided with a movable slider (5), and the front end of the movable slider (5) is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped cover (6). The interior of the arc-shaped cover (6) is movably sleeved on an arc-shaped cover (7). The end of the arc-shaped cover (7) away from the arc-shaped cover (6) is fixedly connected to a support rod (401).

3. The food raw material drying and spreading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The arc-shaped cover (6) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (8), and the connecting rod (8) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (9), which is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (406).

4. The food raw material drying and spreading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end and right side of the vehicle body (1) are provided with adjustment components adapted to the movable slider (5). The adjustment components include a limiting slide groove (501), a lead screw (502) and a stepper motor (503). The limiting slide groove (501) is opened at the front end of the vehicle body (1), and the movable slider (5) is slidably connected inside the limiting slide groove (501).

5. A food ingredient drying and spreading device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lead screw (502) is rotatably connected inside the limiting slide groove (501) and threadedly connected to the moving slider (5). The stepper motor (503) is fixedly installed on the right side of the vehicle body (1) and is connected to the lead screw (502) for transmission.

6. The food raw material drying and spreading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the push rod (2) away from the vehicle body (1), and a display screen (11) is fixedly installed on the outside of the handle (10) and at the top of the push rod (2).

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