A high-efficiency energy-saving blanching device

Abstract

The application discloses a high-efficiency energy-saving blanching device and relates to the field of food processing equipment.The device comprises a blanching barrel and a workbench, the blanching barrel is provided with a barrel cover, a cover plate is sealingly and slidably arranged on the barrel cover, a feeding hopper is fixedly arranged on the top of the blanching barrel, and the feeding hopper is in through connection with the barrel cover.The application adopts a multi-joint mechanical arm, formulates a corresponding grabbing path, and feeds the food materials from the feeding hopper into the blanching barrel through a grabbing jig, so that the materials can be uniformly distributed into the blanching barrel, and the food materials can be fully blanched through the cooperation of the heating pipe and the motor, thereby improving the blanching effect;the temperature sensor and the display screen are cooperated, so that the precision of the temperature can be controlled, the phenomenon that the materials are overcooked or not completely sterilized can be avoided, the materials can be uniformly heated, the processing time is reduced, and energy waste is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to a high-efficiency and energy-saving device for blanching materials such as fruits, vegetables, and aquatic products. Background Technology

[0002] Blanching is commonly used in food processing for the pretreatment of vegetables or fruits. It involves using hot water or steam to inactivate enzymes and sterilize them, while preserving their color and nutrients.

[0003] Traditional blanching equipment mostly uses direct steam injection heating, which consumes a lot of energy and has a low heat utilization rate (steam loss reaches 30%-40%). In addition, the temperature control accuracy is insufficient, which can lead to overcooking or incomplete sterilization of materials, uneven heating of materials, and thus require extended processing time, increasing energy waste. Furthermore, the wastewater heat is not recovered, which leads to resource waste. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issues of high energy consumption and low process precision in traditional equipment, this application provides a high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device.

[0005] The high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: a high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device includes a blanching bucket and a workbench. The blanching bucket is provided with a bucket lid, and a cover plate is slidably installed on the bucket lid. A feeding hopper is fixedly installed on the top of the blanching bucket, and the feeding hopper is connected to the bucket lid. The workbench is provided with a blanching mechanism for processing food ingredients.

[0006] The blanching mechanism includes a food placement rack fixedly installed on a workbench for placing food ingredients. A support frame is provided on one side of the workbench, and a multi-joint robotic arm is provided on the top of the support frame. The output end of the multi-joint robotic arm is connected to a gripping fixture for grasping food ingredients. Multiple mounting plates are fixedly installed inside the blanching bucket. Each of the multiple mounting plates has a corresponding mounting port, and each of the multiple mounting ports has a corresponding heating tube. A temperature sensor is provided inside the blanching bucket for real-time temperature sensing, and a display screen is provided on one side of the blanching bucket for real-time temperature display.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, using a multi-joint robotic arm, and defining a corresponding gripping path, the food ingredients are fed from the hopper into the blanching tank through a gripping fixture. This ensures that the ingredients are evenly distributed within the blanching tank, allowing for thorough blanching and improving the blanching effect. With the cooperation of temperature sensors and a display screen, the temperature can be precisely controlled, preventing overcooking or incomplete sterilization. Therefore, the ingredients are heated evenly, reducing processing time and energy waste.

[0008] Preferably, all of the mounting plates are perforated.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the installation plate is designed with mesh holes to facilitate the flow of hot water.

[0010] Preferably, a stirring column is rotatably installed inside the blanching bucket, and multiple stirring plates for driving the food to move are symmetrically fixed on the stirring column. A motor is provided on the top of the bucket lid, and the output end of the motor is fixedly installed to one end of the top of the stirring column through a coupling.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a motor, an auxiliary drive function can be achieved.

[0012] Preferably, a connecting frame is fixedly installed on the top of the bucket lid, and the motor is fixedly installed on the connecting frame.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a connecting frame, the installation can be assisted.

[0014] Preferably, a mesh cover is fixedly installed on one side of the plurality of stirring plates, and all of the plurality of stirring plates are configured with mesh.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a mesh cover, water flow can be facilitated.

[0016] Preferably, a box body is fixedly installed on one side of the rinsing tub, a box cover is hinged to one side of the box body, the box body encloses the display screen, and mounting ears are fixedly installed on the bottom of the box body.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a box, a protective function can be achieved.

[0018] Preferably, a drain box is fixedly installed on one side of the blanching bucket, and a drain pipe is fixedly installed through one side of the blanching bucket. The drain pipe is located above the drain box, and a water outlet pipe is provided on one side of the drain box. Both the drain pipe and the water outlet pipe are equipped with corresponding valves.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the hot water inside the scalding bucket can be discharged into the drain tank by opening the valve on the drain pipe. At this time, the valve on the outlet pipe can be opened, so the hot water can be recycled and reused, avoiding resource waste.

[0020] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0021] 1. This application utilizes a blanching tank and other components, employing a multi-joint robotic arm to define a gripping path. The gripping fixture feeds ingredients from the hopper into the blanching tank, ensuring even distribution of the material. The combined action of the heating element and motor ensures thorough blanching, enhancing the blanching effect. Temperature sensors and a display screen precisely control the temperature, preventing overcooking or incomplete sterilization. This results in uniform heating, reduced processing time, and lower energy waste.

[0022] 2. This application utilizes a drain tank and other components. By opening the valve on the drain pipe, the hot water inside the scalding bucket can be discharged into the drain tank. At this time, the valve on the outlet pipe can be opened, thus allowing the hot water to be recycled and reused, avoiding resource waste. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the main structure of the blanching process in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial unfolded schematic diagram illustrating the main structure of the blanching process in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial unfolded schematic diagram illustrating the main structure of the box in this application embodiment;

[0027] Reference numerals: 1. Blanching bucket; 2. Bucket lid; 3. Feeding hopper; 4. Cover plate; 5. Drainage tank; 6. Workbench; 7. Food storage rack; 8. Support frame; 9. Multi-joint robotic arm; 10. Gripping fixture; 11. Drain pipe; 12. Water outlet pipe; 13. Valve; 14. Box body; 15. Box lid; 16. Mounting plate; 17. Mounting port; 18. Heating element; 19. Temperature sensor; 20. Mesh cover; 21. Connecting frame; 22. Motor; 23. Stirring column; 24. Stirring plate; 25. Display screen; 26. Mounting lug. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0029] This application discloses a high-efficiency and energy-saving scalding device.

[0030] Reference Figures 1-3A high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device includes a blanching bucket 1 and a workbench 6, a bucket cover 2 installed on the blanching bucket 1 by external bolts, and a cover plate 4 is slidably installed on the bucket cover 2, a feeding hopper 3 fixedly installed on the top of the blanching bucket 1, and the feeding hopper 3 is connected to the bucket cover 2 through, a blanching mechanism set on the workbench 6 for processing food, and a recycling mechanism set on one side of the blanching bucket 1.

[0031] The blanching mechanism includes a food placement rack 7 fixedly installed on the workbench 6 for placing food, a support frame 8 set on one side of the workbench 6, a multi-joint robotic arm 9 set on the top of the support frame 8, and a gripping fixture 10 connected to the output end of the multi-joint robotic arm 9 for gripping food. The multi-joint robotic arm 9 and the gripping fixture 10 in this application are both prior art products, so the specific structure and usage process are not described in detail. The gripping fixture 10 is used for gripping by the robotic arm. Multiple mounting plates 16 are fixedly installed in the blanching tank 1. Corresponding mounting ports 17 are opened on the multiple mounting plates 16, and each of the multiple mounting ports 17 is equipped with a corresponding heating tube 18. A temperature sensor 19 is set in the blanching tank 1 for real-time temperature sensing. A display screen 25 is set on one side of the blanching tank 1 for real-time temperature display. The multiple mounting plates 16 are all mesh.

[0032] In use, a multi-joint robotic arm 9 is used to formulate a corresponding gripping path. The gripping fixture 10 is used to put the ingredients from the feeding hopper 3 into the blanching bucket 1, which can ensure that the materials are evenly distributed into the blanching bucket 1. The heating tube 18 is activated and heated by the heating tube 18. The water in the blanching bucket 1 is heated to boiling state quickly by running at full power.

[0033] Reference Figures 2-4 The blanching mechanism also includes a stirring column 23 rotatably installed inside the blanching bucket 1, and multiple stirring plates 24 symmetrically fixedly installed on the stirring column 23 for driving the food to move, a connecting frame 21 fixedly installed on the bucket cover 2, a motor 22 fixedly installed on the connecting frame 21, and the output end of the motor 22 is fixedly installed to one end of the top of the stirring column 23 through a coupling, a mesh cover 20 fixedly installed on one side of the multiple stirring plates 24, and the multiple stirring plates 24 are all mesh-set, a box body 14 fixedly installed on one side of the blanching bucket 1, a box cover 15 hinged to one side of the box body 14, and the box body 14 encloses the display screen 25, and a mounting ear 26 fixedly installed at the bottom of the box body 14.

[0034] In use, the output of motor 22 drives the stirring column 23 to rotate. The rotation of stirring column 23 will drive multiple stirring plates 24 and mesh cover 20 to rotate, thereby moving the food inside and ensuring that the food is thoroughly blanched, thus improving the blanching effect. With the cooperation of temperature sensor 19 and display screen 25, the temperature can be controlled with precision, avoiding overcooking or incomplete sterilization of the material. Therefore, the material is heated evenly, reducing processing time and energy waste.

[0035] Reference Figures 1-2 The recycling mechanism includes a drain box 5 fixedly installed on one side of the scalding bucket 1, and a drain pipe 11 fixedly installed through one side of the scalding bucket 1. The drain pipe 11 is located above the drain box 5. A water outlet pipe 12 is provided on one side of the drain box 5. Both the drain pipe 11 and the water outlet pipe 12 are equipped with corresponding valves 13.

[0036] When in use, by opening the valve 13 on the drain pipe 11, the hot water inside the scalding bucket 1 can be discharged through the drain pipe 11 and discharged into the drain tank 5. At this time, the valve 13 on the water outlet pipe 12 can be opened, so the hot water can be recycled and reused, avoiding waste of resources.

[0037] Keep warm mode: When not heating, the heating element is in a semi-heating state, keeping the water temperature within the set range to ensure that it is quickly heated to the boiling temperature during the working period. The robotic arm performs the blanching and removal process of the food according to the task requirements.

[0038] Intelligent temperature control: By rationally judging heating conditions, it controls energy consumption to the lowest possible level;

[0039] Adaptive control: The AI ​​model learns from historical data and automatically optimizes the blanching curves for different materials.

[0040] The central controller, based on the Internet of Things (IoT), integrates temperature and sensors, and dynamically adjusts heating power and robotic arm speed through AI algorithms to achieve the combination of process parameters with the lowest energy consumption.

[0041] The implementation principle of the high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device in this application embodiment is as follows: In use, a multi-joint robotic arm 9 is first used to formulate a corresponding gripping path. The gripping fixture 10 is used to put the ingredients from the feeding hopper 3 into the blanching tank 1, ensuring that the materials are evenly distributed into the blanching tank 1. The heating tube 18 and the motor 22 are controlled to start. The heating tube 18 is used to heat the water in the blanching tank 1 from the heat preservation state to the boiling state. The output end of the motor 22 drives the stirring column 23 to rotate. The rotation of the stirring column 23 drives multiple stirring plates 24 and mesh cover 20 to rotate, thereby moving the ingredients inside, so that the ingredients can be fully blanched, thereby improving the blanching effect. With the cooperation of the temperature sensor 19 and the display screen 25, the temperature can be controlled with precision, which can avoid the phenomenon of overcooking or incomplete sterilization of the materials. Therefore, the materials can be heated evenly, reducing processing time and reducing energy waste.

[0042] By opening valve 13 on drain pipe 11, the hot water inside the scalding tub 1 can be discharged through drain pipe 11 into the drain tank 5. At this time, valve 13 on water outlet pipe 12 can be opened, so the hot water can be recycled and reused, avoiding waste of resources.

[0043] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device, comprising a blanching bucket (1) and a workbench (6), wherein the blanching bucket (1) is provided with a bucket lid (2), and a cover plate (4) is slidably and sealingly installed on the bucket lid (2), characterized in that: The top of the blanching bucket (1) is fixedly equipped with a feeding hopper (3), and the feeding hopper (3) is connected to the bucket lid (2). The workbench (6) is equipped with a blanching mechanism for processing food ingredients. The blanching mechanism includes a food placement rack (7) fixedly installed on a workbench (6) for placing food ingredients. A support frame (8) is provided on one side of the workbench (6). A multi-joint robotic arm (9) is provided on the top of the support frame (8). The output end of the multi-joint robotic arm (9) is connected to a gripping fixture (10) for gripping food ingredients. Multiple mounting plates (16) are fixedly installed inside the blanching bucket (1). Each of the multiple mounting plates (16) has a corresponding mounting port (17). Each of the multiple mounting ports (17) has a corresponding heating tube (18). A temperature sensor (19) for real-time temperature sensing is provided inside the blanching bucket (1). A display screen (25) for real-time temperature display is provided on one side of the blanching bucket (1).

2. The high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: All of the mounting plates (16) are perforated.

3. The high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stirring column (23) is rotatably installed inside the blanching bucket (1). Multiple stirring plates (24) for driving the food to move are symmetrically fixed on the stirring column (23). A motor (22) is provided on the top of the bucket lid (2). The output end of the motor (22) is fixedly installed to one end of the top of the stirring column (23) through a coupling.

4. The high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting frame (21) is fixedly installed on the top of the bucket lid (2), and the motor (22) is fixedly installed on the connecting frame (21).

5. The high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The same mesh cover (20) is fixedly installed on one side of the plurality of stirring plates (24), and the plurality of stirring plates (24) are all provided with mesh.

6. The high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A box body (14) is fixedly installed on one side of the hot water bath (1), and a box cover (15) is hinged to one side of the box body (14). The box body (14) encloses the display screen (25), and a mounting ear (26) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the box body (14).

7. The high-efficiency and energy-saving blanching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain box (5) is fixedly installed on one side of the scalding tub (1), and a drain pipe (11) is fixedly installed through one side of the scalding tub (1). The drain pipe (11) is located above the drain box (5). A water outlet pipe (12) is provided on one side of the drain box (5). Both the drain pipe (11) and the water outlet pipe (12) are equipped with corresponding valves (13).

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