A salt gradient adjusting and feeding device for processing flavor vermicelli

Abstract

This utility model discloses a salt gradient adjusting feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing, including a frame, a feeding cylinder at the upper end of the frame, a feeding port at the top of the feeding cylinder, an overflow port and a water inlet on the upper side wall of the feeding cylinder, an overflow elbow connector at the overflow port, and a water inlet connected to a water pump at the lower end of the frame via a pipe. A drain port is located at the lower end of the feeding cylinder and connected to a drain pipe, which is equipped with an electric control valve. A liquid level observation window is located on the side wall of the feeding cylinder. A stirring shaft rotates inside the feeding cylinder, and multiple stirring blades are mounted on the side wall of the stirring shaft. A drive mechanism for driving the stirring shaft rotation is located at the top of the feeding cylinder, and a salinity sensor is mounted on the side wall of the feeding cylinder. This utility model allows for easy blending of different flavored vermicelli according to the required salt gradient, resulting in uniform salt distribution, shorter batch processing time, and high concentration control accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of vermicelli production equipment, and in particular to a salt gradient regulating feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing. Background Technology

[0002] Flavored vermicelli is made from traditional vermicelli by adding various flavorings or using special processes, resulting in vermicelli with a unique flavor and texture. The production process involves weighing various raw and auxiliary ingredients, adding water and stirring thoroughly to prevent the formation of dry, granular starch. Then, the vermicelli machine is heated to a temperature above 95 degrees Celsius. The mixed starch is then poured into the machine's hopper, and production can begin. The hot vermicelli exiting the machine is briefly cooled by an outlet fan before being cut and dried in a cool, shaded place for 6-8 hours until completely dry.

[0003] Traditional vermicelli production relies on manual experience for salt adjustment, which has the following drawbacks: large fluctuations in salt solution concentration (±5% or more), resulting in batch-to-batch flavor differences; low production efficiency; and uneven mixing, which can easily create localized high-salt areas. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a salt gradient adjustment feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing, which solves the problems of large fluctuations in salt solution concentration, large batch-to-batch flavor differences, low production efficiency, and uneven mixing that easily leads to local high-salt areas in the traditional vermicelli production process due to reliance on manual experience for salt adjustment.

[0005] This utility model provides a salt gradient regulating feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing, including a frame, a feeding cylinder at the upper end of the frame, a feeding port at the top of the feeding cylinder, an overflow port and a water inlet on the upper side wall of the feeding cylinder, an overflow elbow connector at the overflow port, a water inlet connected to a water pump at the lower end of the frame via a pipe, a drain port at the lower end of the feeding cylinder connected to a drain pipe, an electric control valve on the drain pipe, a liquid level observation window on the side wall of the feeding cylinder, a stirring shaft rotatably mounted inside the feeding cylinder, multiple stirring blades on the side wall of the stirring shaft, a drive mechanism for driving the stirring shaft to rotate at the top of the feeding cylinder, and a salinity sensor on the side wall of the feeding cylinder.

[0006] In the above technical solution, the frame further includes a base, uprights, crossbeams, and diagonal beams. Two uprights are vertically arranged at the front end of the base, and multiple crossbeams are arranged vertically between the two uprights. Each upright is connected and fixed to the base through a diagonal beam.

[0007] In the above technical solution, three scale lines are further provided on the liquid level observation window.

[0008] In the above technical solution, a supporting steel frame is further provided above the feeding port, and a weighing cylinder is provided on the supporting steel frame. Multiple weighing sensors are provided around the weighing cylinder. The lower end of each weighing sensor is fixedly connected to the supporting steel frame through a lower sensor support, and the upper end of each weighing sensor is fixedly connected to the weighing cylinder through an upper sensor support. A screw conveyor is provided at the bottom of the weighing cylinder. The feed end of the screw conveyor is connected to the discharge port at the bottom of the weighing cylinder, and the discharge port of the screw conveyor is located above the feeding port.

[0009] In the above technical solution, a filter cylinder body is further provided below the feeding port and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding cylinder. The upper end of the filter cylinder body is set as an open opening. The discharge port of the screw conveyor is connected to a discharge pipe. The lower end of the discharge pipe passes through the feeding port and extends into the interior of the filter cylinder body.

[0010] In the above technical solution, a maintenance port is further provided at the top of the feeding cylinder, and a maintenance cover plate is provided at the maintenance port.

[0011] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, this utility model provides a salt gradient adjustment feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing.

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

[0013] This invention uses a water pump to add water from a pure water tank to a feeding cylinder through a pipe. Weighed salt is then added through the feeding port. A drive mechanism drives a stirring shaft to agitate the solution in the feeding cylinder, maintaining the salt concentration within a constant range and improving the salt dissolution rate. A salinity sensor facilitates real-time monitoring of the salinity in the feeding cylinder, and an electric control valve allows for the quantitative discharge of salt solutions with different salinity gradients. This allows for the formulation of different flavored vermicelli according to the required salt content, resulting in uniform salt distribution, shorter batch processing time, and high concentration control accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the implementation examples will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding cylinder of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 Appendix to this utility model Figure 2A partially enlarged structural diagram of position I;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the feeding cylinder of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 Appendix to this utility model Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at position II.

[0020] In the picture:

[0021] 1-Frame; 11-Base; 12-Column; 13-Crossbeam; 14-Inclined beam; 2-Feeding cylinder; 20-Feeding port; 21-Overflow port; 22-Water inlet; 23-Overflow elbow joint; 24-Pipeline; 25-Water pump; 26-Liquid level observation window; 27-Agitator shaft; 28-Agitator blades; 29-Filter cylinder; 201-Inspection cover; 261-Scale markings; 291-Discharge pipe; 3-Drain pipe; 4-Electric control valve; 5-Drive mechanism; 6-Supporting steel frame; 60-Weighing sensor; 61-Weighing cylinder; 62-Lower sensor support; 63-Upper sensor support; 64-Screw conveyor; 7-Salinity sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Example 1:

[0024] See Figure 1-5A salt gradient regulating feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing includes a frame 1, a feeding cylinder 2 at the upper end of the frame 1, a feeding port 20 at the top of the feeding cylinder 2, an overflow port 21 and a water inlet 22 on the upper side wall of the feeding cylinder 2, an overflow elbow connector 23 at the overflow port 21, and a water inlet 22 connected to a water pump 25 at the lower end of the frame 1 via a pipe 24. A drain port is located at the lower end of the feeding cylinder 2 and is connected to a drain pipe 3. An electric control valve 4 is installed on the drain pipe 3. A liquid level observation window 26 is located on the side wall of the feeding cylinder 2. A stirring shaft 27 is rotatably mounted inside the feeding cylinder 2, and multiple stirring blades 28 are fixedly mounted on the side wall of the stirring shaft 27 in a stepped manner. The components are distributed on the side wall of the stirring shaft 27. The top of the feeding cylinder 2 is equipped with a drive mechanism 5 for driving the stirring shaft 27 to rotate. A salinity sensor 7 is installed on the side wall of the feeding cylinder 2. Water from the pure water tank is added to the feeding cylinder 2 through the water inlet 22 via the water pump 25 and the pipe 24. The weighed salt is added through the feeding port 20. Then, the driving mechanism 5 drives the stirring shaft 27 to drive the stirring blades 28 to stir the solution in the feeding cylinder 2, so that the salt solution concentration is kept within a constant salinity range, which improves the salt dissolution rate. The salinity sensor 7 facilitates real-time monitoring of the salinity in the feeding cylinder 2. The electric control valve 4 facilitates the quantitative discharge of the salt solution inside the feeding cylinder 2.

[0025] In this embodiment, see Figure 4 Specifically, the drive mechanism 5 includes a drive motor 51, a coupling 52, and a support 53. The support is fixed to the top of the feeding cylinder 2, and the drive motor 51 is fixedly installed on the feeding cylinder 2. The drive motor 51 is fixedly installed on the support 53. The upper end of the stirring shaft 27 passes through the top plate of the feeding cylinder 2 and is rotatably connected to the bearing in the bearing seat on the top plate of the feeding cylinder 2. The upper end of the stirring shaft 27 is coaxially fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 51 through the coupling 52. The drive motor 51 is a variable frequency motor, which can be steplessly adjusted in the speed range of 50-300 rpm by the controller. The drive motor 51 can drive the coupling 52 to drive the stirring shaft 27 to rotate.

[0026] In this embodiment, specifically, the salinity sensor 7 has a measurement range of 0-25%±0.5%.

[0027] In this embodiment, specifically, see [link to specific example]. Figure 1 The frame 1 includes a base 11, columns 12, crossbeams 13, and inclined beams 14. The base 11 is fixedly connected to the pre-embedded bolts on the ground. Two columns 12 are vertically arranged at the front end of the base 11. Multiple horizontal crossbeams 13 are fixedly arranged vertically between the two columns 12. The multiple crossbeams 13 facilitate operators to climb to the top of the frame 1 to inspect or replenish the salt in the feeding cylinder 2. Each column 12 is connected and fixed to the base 11 through the inclined beams 14. The frame 1 facilitates the suspension of the feeding cylinder 2 for easy feeding.

[0028] In this embodiment, specifically, see [link to specific example]. Figure 1 , 2 The liquid level observation window 26 is equipped with three scale lines 261, which include a first scale line a, a second scale line b, and a third scale line c. The first scale line a represents the upper limit of the gradient (30L), the second scale line b represents the baseline (20L), and the third scale line c represents the lower limit of the gradient (15L). When each batch of brine is discharged to the second scale line b, pure water needs to be added to the feeding cylinder 2. Then, the pure water is added to the first scale line a, and then salt is added quantitatively to the feeding cylinder 2 to quickly replenish the brine in the feeding cylinder 2 and keep the brine concentration within a constant range for later use.

[0029] In this embodiment, preferably, see Figure 3 A supporting steel frame 6 is installed above the feeding port 20, and a weighing cylinder 61 is installed on the supporting steel frame 6. The weighing cylinder 61 is a cylindrical structure with a pneumatic vibrator. During the discharge process, the pneumatic vibrator vibrates the weighing cylinder 61 symmetrically to prevent the salt inside the weighing cylinder 61 from sticking to the wall during unloading. Four weighing sensors 60 are installed around the weighing cylinder 61. The lower end of each weighing sensor 60 is fixedly connected to the supporting steel frame 6 via a lower sensor support 62, and the upper end of each weighing sensor 60 is fixedly connected to the weighing cylinder 61 via an upper sensor support 63. The weighing sensors mainly monitor the weight of the salt in the weighing cylinder 61, and the monitored data is fed back to the control system. The device is displayed on the visible panel. A screw conveyor 64 is installed at the bottom of the weighing cylinder 61. The feed end of the screw conveyor 64 is connected to the discharge port at the bottom of the weighing cylinder 61. The discharge port of the screw conveyor 64 is located above the feeding port 20. The screw conveyor 64 feeds the salt in the weighing cylinder 61 from the feeding port 20 to the discharge port at the bottom of the weighing cylinder 61 into the feeding cylinder 2. The feeding accuracy is high, and the accuracy can be maintained at ±1g. The screw conveyor 64 is a commercially available device. During the addition process by the screw conveyor 64, the change in the weight of the salt in the weighing cylinder 61 is the amount of salt added. The salt addition accuracy is high. The start and stop can be manually controlled by the controller, which saves manual labor intensity.

[0030] In this embodiment, preferably, see Figure 4 , 5 A filter cylinder 29 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding cylinder 2 below the feeding port 20. The upper end of the filter cylinder 29 is open. The discharge port of the screw conveyor 64 is connected to the discharge pipe 291. The lower end of the discharge pipe 291 passes through the feeding port 20 and extends into the filter cylinder 29. The bottom and side walls of the filter cylinder 29 are equipped with a screen with a hole diameter ≤2mm. By installing the filter cylinder 29 below the feeding port 20, impurities in the salt can be effectively prevented from entering the feeding cylinder 2. At the same time, undissolved salt can be prevented from directly entering the feeding cylinder 2 and causing local high salt areas.

[0031] In this embodiment, preferably, see Figure 1 , 2 The top of the feeding cylinder 2 is provided with an inspection port, and the inspection port is provided with an inspection cover plate 201. The inspection port facilitates the maintenance and repair of the components of the feeding cylinder 2, and also facilitates the cleaning of impurities inside the filter cylinder 29.

[0032] After testing, the salt crystallization rate of this invention is reduced by 90%, the batch operation time is shortened by 40%, the salt distribution uniformity is improved to 98.5%, and the concentration control accuracy is ±0.3% (compared to ±2.1% for traditional devices).

[0033] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0034] 1. Select a "specific flavor of vermicelli" recipe (gradient: 5% → 12%);

[0035] 2. The water pump 25 is controlled by the controller to add water from the pure water tank to the feed cylinder 2 through the water inlet 22 via the pipe 24, and the water supply is stopped after the pure water in the feed cylinder 2 reaches the first scale line a.

[0036] 3. The screw conveyor 64 is controlled by the controller to add a measured amount of salt from the weighing cylinder 61 into the feeding cylinder 2;

[0037] 4. Start the drive motor 51 to drive the stirring blade 28 to stir (150 rpm). The current concentration is detected by the salinity sensor 7. Stirring is stopped when the concentration stabilizes at 5%.

[0038] 5. The electric control valve 4 is controlled by the controller to discharge the salt solution inside the feeding cylinder 2 in a quantitative manner until the salt solution level in the feeding cylinder 2 reaches the second scale line b and then the discharge stops.

[0039] 6. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 until the gradient output is complete.

[0040] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. The present invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope of the invention is indicated by the claims.

[0041] It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The embodiments of this utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A salt gradient regulating feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing, characterized in that: Includes a frame (1), with a feeding cylinder (2) at the upper end of the frame (1), a feeding port (20) at the top of the feeding cylinder (2), an overflow port (21) and a water inlet (22) on the upper side wall of the feeding cylinder (2), an overflow elbow joint (23) on the overflow port (21), and the water inlet (22) connected to a water pump (25) at the lower end of the frame (1) via a pipe (24). A drain port is located at the lower end of the feeding cylinder (2). A drain pipe (3) is connected, an electric control valve (4) is installed on the drain pipe (3), a liquid level observation window (26) is installed on the side wall of the feeding cylinder (2), a stirring shaft (27) is rotatably installed inside the feeding cylinder (2), multiple stirring blades (28) are installed on the side wall of the stirring shaft (27), a drive mechanism (5) for driving the stirring shaft (27) to rotate is installed at the top of the feeding cylinder (2), and a salinity sensor (7) is installed on the side wall of the feeding cylinder (2).

2. The salt gradient regulating feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) includes a base (11), columns (12), crossbeams (13), and diagonal beams (14). Two columns (12) are vertically arranged at the front end of the base (11). Multiple crossbeams (13) are arranged vertically between the two columns (12). Each column (12) is connected and fixed to the base (11) through the diagonal beams (14).

3. The salt gradient regulating feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple scale lines (261) are set on the liquid level observation window (26).

4. The salt gradient regulating feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A supporting steel frame (6) is provided above the feeding port (20), and a weighing cylinder (61) is provided on the supporting steel frame (6). Multiple weighing sensors (60) are provided around the weighing cylinder (61). The lower end of each weighing sensor (60) is fixedly connected to the supporting steel frame (6) through a lower sensor support (62), and the upper end of the weighing sensor (60) is fixedly connected to the weighing cylinder (61) through an upper sensor support (63). A screw conveyor (64) is provided at the bottom of the weighing cylinder (61). The feed end of the screw conveyor (64) is connected to the discharge port at the bottom of the weighing cylinder (61), and the discharge port of the screw conveyor (64) is located above the feeding port (20).

5. The salt gradient adjusting feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, Below the feeding port (20), a filter cylinder (29) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding cylinder (2). The upper end of the filter cylinder (29) is open. The discharge port of the screw conveyor (64) is connected to the discharge pipe (291). The lower end of the discharge pipe (291) passes through the feeding port (20) and extends into the filter cylinder (29).

6. The salt gradient regulating feeding device for flavored vermicelli processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the feeding cylinder (2) is provided with an inspection port, and the inspection port is provided with an inspection cover plate (201).

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