A sealed can sterilization device for food processing

By employing a steam guide plate and support cylinder structure in the sterilization device for sealed containers used in food processing, the problem of poor sterilization efficiency of sealed containers was solved, and effective contact between steam and the inner wall of the container was achieved, thus improving the sterilization effect.

CN224331259UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09兴化新禾食品有限公司

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
兴化新禾食品有限公司
Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a sterilization device for sealed containers used in food processing, belonging to the field of food packaging and processing technology. It includes a sterilization cabinet with a door hinged to one outer wall, and a sterilization mechanism. The sterilization mechanism includes two steam guide plates and a mounting frame. The two steam guide plates are fixedly installed on the top and bottom inner walls of the sterilization cabinet, respectively, and the mounting frame is fixedly installed on one outer wall of the sterilization cabinet. The sterilization cabinet is used for sterilizing sealed containers, and a steam generator is used for steam production. The mounting frame improves the stability of the steam generator. A Y-shaped steam pipe facilitates the input of steam into the two steam guide plates. One steam guide plate discharges steam into the sterilization cabinet through a steam outlet pipe, while the other steam guide plate discharges steam into the sterilization cabinet through a steam outlet on a support cylinder. The support cylinder facilitates the support of the sealed container, allowing steam discharged from the steam outlet to enter the sealed container, improving the contact effect between the steam and the inner wall of the sealed container, thereby improving the sterilization of the food sealed container.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food packaging and processing technology, and more specifically, to a sterilization device for a sealed container used in food processing. Background Technology

[0002] Food processing refers to the processing of grains, feeds, vegetable oils and sugars, slaughtering and meats, aquatic products, vegetables, fruits and nuts, as well as tubers, dehydrated vegetables and canned vegetables, using agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery products as raw materials. It is a type of agricultural product processing industry in a broad sense.

[0003] A sealed container is a container with good sealing performance, usually made of materials such as glass, plastic or metal. Sealed containers are often used in food processing for sealing.

[0004] The authorized publication number "CN216983455U" describes "a steam sterilization device for food sealing containers, including a sterilization container, a platform, an ultraviolet sterilization lamp, a steam generator, a steam delivery mechanism, a steam-water recovery mechanism, and a temperature and humidity sensor; the steam-water recovery mechanism includes a steam extraction pipe connected and fixed to the sterilization container, a steam extraction valve fixedly installed on the steam extraction pipe, a steam delivery valve connected and fixed to the steam extraction pipe, and a steam return pipe connected and fixed to the steam delivery valve; the end of the steam return pipe away from the steam delivery valve is connected and fixed to the steam generator; through the steam extraction pipe, steam extraction valve, steam delivery valve, and steam return pipe, water and steam in the sterilization container can be returned to the steam generator, so that the steam generator can reuse both the water resources in the water and steam and the heat energy contained in the water and steam, which has the advantages of energy saving and environmental protection."

[0005] The aforementioned patent effectively realizes the reuse of thermal energy in the sterilization device, but the aforementioned patent has the problem of poor sterilization efficiency for food sealing containers. In the aforementioned patent, the steam outlet is set on the top wall inside the sterilization tube, while the shapes of food sealing containers vary. When the diameter of the sealing container is small, it is difficult for steam to enter the inside of the sealing container to carry out sterilization. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a sterilization device for sealed containers used in food processing, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A food processing sealed container sterilization device, comprising:

[0009] The sterilization cabinet body, wherein a cabinet door is hinged to one outer wall of the sterilization cabinet body; and

[0010] The sterilization mechanism includes two steam guide plates and a mounting bracket. The two steam guide plates are fixedly installed on the top and bottom walls of the sterilization cabinet, respectively. The mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the outer wall of one side of the sterilization cabinet. A steam generator is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mounting bracket. A Y-shaped steam pipe connects the steam generator and the two steam guide plates. Multiple steam outlet pipes are connected to the outer wall of one of the steam guide plates, and multiple support cylinders are connected to the outer wall of the other steam guide plate. Multiple steam outlets are opened on the outer wall of each support cylinder.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support frame is movably fitted on the outer surface of each support cylinder, and a spring is connected between the support frame and the outer wall of one of the steam guide plates.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, each of the support frames is fixedly connected to the top of multiple elastic anti-slip strips.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a steam transmission valve is provided on the Y-shaped steam transmission pipe.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a baffle is fixedly connected between the inner walls on both sides of the sterilization cabinet.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the sterilization cabinet is fixedly connected with multiple support feet.

[0016] Beneficial effects

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model provides a sterilization device for sealed containers used in food processing, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. In this solution, the sterilization cabinet is used for sterilizing the sealed container, and the steam generator is used for steam production. The installation rack improves the stability of the steam generator. The Y-shaped steam pipe facilitates the input of steam into two steam guide plates. One steam guide plate discharges steam into the interior of the sterilization cabinet through the steam outlet pipe, and the other steam guide plate discharges steam into the interior of the sterilization cabinet through the steam outlet on the support cylinder. The support cylinder facilitates the support of the sealed container, making it easier for the steam discharged from the steam outlet to enter the sealed container, improving the contact effect between the steam and the inner wall of the sealed container, thereby improving the sterilization of the food sealed container.

[0019] 2. In this solution, the support frame facilitates the support of the sealed container that is inverted on the support cylinder. The spring can prevent the inner wall of the sealed container from abutting against the support cylinder, thus avoiding partial blockage of the steam outlet and improving the effectiveness of the sterilization mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A second-person stereoscopic view.

[0023] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0024] 1. Sterilization cabinet body; 2. Cabinet door; 3. Sterilization mechanism; 301. Steam guide plate; 302. Mounting bracket; 303. Steam generator; 304. Y-type steam pipe; 305. Steam outlet pipe; 306. Support cylinder; 307. Support frame; 308. Spring; 4. Elastic anti-slip strip; 5. Steam valve; 6. Baffle; 7. Support feet. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Example:

[0027] Please see Figure 1-3 A food processing sealed container sterilization device, comprising:

[0028] Sterilization cabinet 1, with a cabinet door 2 hinged to one outer wall of sterilization cabinet 1; and

[0029] The sterilization mechanism 3 includes two steam guide plates 301 and a mounting bracket 302. The two steam guide plates 301 are fixedly installed on the inner top wall and inner bottom wall of the sterilization cabinet 1, respectively. The mounting bracket 302 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of one side of the sterilization cabinet 1. A steam generator 303 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mounting bracket 302. A Y-shaped steam pipe 304 connects the steam generator 303 and the two steam guide plates 301. Multiple steam outlet pipes 305 are connected to the outer wall of one steam guide plate 301, and multiple support cylinders 306 are connected to the outer wall of the other steam guide plate 301. Multiple steam outlets are opened on the outer wall of each support cylinder 306.

[0030] In this embodiment, the sterilization cabinet 1 is used for sterilizing the sealed container, and the steam generator 303 is used for steam production. The mounting bracket 302 improves the stability of the steam generator 303. The Y-shaped steam pipe 304 facilitates the input of steam into two steam guide plates 301. One steam guide plate 301 discharges steam into the interior of the sterilization cabinet 1 through the steam outlet pipe 305, and the other steam guide plate 301 discharges steam into the interior of the sterilization cabinet 1 through the steam outlet on the support cylinder 306. The support cylinder 306 facilitates the support of the sealed container, making it easier for the steam discharged from the steam outlet to enter the sealed container, improving the contact effect between the steam and the inner wall of the sealed container, thereby improving the sterilization of the food sealed container.

[0031] Please refer to the specific details. Figure 2 As shown, a support frame 307 is movably fitted on the outer surface of each support cylinder 306, and a spring 308 is connected between the support frame 307 and the outer wall of one of the steam guide discs 301.

[0032] In this embodiment, the support frame 307 provides convenient support for the sealed container that is upside down on the support cylinder 306, and the spring 308 can prevent the inner wall of the sealed container from abutting against the support cylinder 306, thus avoiding partial blockage of the steam outlet and improving the effectiveness of the sterilization mechanism 3.

[0033] Please refer to the specific details. Figure 2 As shown, each support frame 307 has multiple elastic anti-slip strips 4 fixedly connected to its top.

[0034] In this embodiment, the stability of the sealed container is improved by using the elastic anti-slip strip 4.

[0035] Please refer to the specific details. Figure 2 As shown, a steam valve 5 is installed on the Y-shaped steam pipe 304.

[0036] In this embodiment, the steam generated by the steam generator 303 is conveniently drawn into the Y-shaped steam pipe 304 through the steam supply valve 5, thereby improving the performance of the sterilization mechanism 3.

[0037] Please refer to the specific details. Figure 1 As shown, baffles 6 are fixedly connected between the inner walls on both sides of the sterilization cabinet 1.

[0038] In this embodiment, the baffle 6 facilitates the formation of a sealed space at the bottom of the sterilization cabinet 1, which makes it convenient to recycle the cooled steam water.

[0039] Please refer to the specific details. Figure 1 As shown, the bottom of the sterilization cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with multiple support legs 7.

[0040] In this embodiment, the stability of the sterilization cabinet 1 is improved by using support feet 7.

[0041] Working principle: During use, the food containers to be sterilized are respectively placed on the corresponding support cylinders 306 inside the sterilization cabinet 1. The containers are supported by the support frame 307 and the spring 308. Then, the cabinet door 2 is closed, the steam generator 303 and the steam valve 5 are started. The generated steam is input into the two steam guide plates 301 through the Y-shaped steam pipe 304. One steam guide plate 301 delivers steam to the inside of the sterilization cabinet 1 above the container through the steam outlet pipe 305, and the other steam guide plate 301 delivers steam to the inside of the container through the steam outlet, so as to simultaneously sterilize the inside and outside of the container and improve its sterilization efficiency.

[0042] The control method of this utility model is to control the device by manually starting and stopping the switch. The wiring diagram of the power element and the supply of power are common knowledge in the field. Since this utility model is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, the control method and wiring layout will not be explained in detail.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model based on the technical solution and its improved concept should be covered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sterilization device for a sealed container used in food processing, characterized in that, include: The sterilization cabinet (1) has a door (2) hinged to one side of its outer wall; and The sterilization mechanism (3) includes two steam guide plates (301) and a mounting bracket (302). The two steam guide plates (301) are fixedly installed on the inner top wall and inner bottom wall of the sterilization cabinet (1), respectively. The mounting bracket (302) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of one side of the sterilization cabinet (1). A steam generator (303) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mounting bracket (302). A Y-shaped steam pipe (304) is connected between the steam generator (303) and the two steam guide plates (301). Multiple steam outlet pipes (305) are connected to the outer wall of one of the steam guide plates (301), and multiple support cylinders (306) are connected to the outer wall of the other steam guide plate (301). Multiple steam outlets are opened on the outer wall of each support cylinder (306).

2. The food processing sealed container sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the support cylinders (306) has a support frame (307) movably fitted on its outer surface, and a spring (308) is connected between the support frame (307) and the outer wall of one of the steam guide discs (301).

3. The food processing sealed container sterilization device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the support frames (307) has multiple elastic anti-slip strips (4) fixedly connected to its top.

4. The food processing sealed container sterilization device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A steam valve (5) is installed on the Y-shaped steam pipe (304).

5. A food processing sealed container sterilization device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A baffle (6) is fixedly connected between the inner walls on both sides of the sterilization cabinet (1).

6. The food processing sealed container sterilization device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the sterilization cabinet (1) is fixedly connected with multiple support feet (7).