A vibrating cooling machine for producing corn flakes

Abstract

This utility model discloses a vibratory cooling machine for corn chip production, relating to the field of corn chip processing technology. It includes a main body with a feeding hopper at the top, a slag outlet on one side of the bottom, and a discharge outlet on the other side. A cooling mechanism includes a vibratory motor and a blower. The output end of the vibratory motor is fixedly connected to a vibratory frame, and multiple feeding frames are fixedly connected to the bottom of the vibratory frame. Multiple ventilation holes are provided on the inner bottom surface of each feeding frame. The top and one end of each feeding frame are open, and all feeding frames are inclined. This utility model effectively improves the cooling effect on corn chips and ensures that multiple corn chips can effectively tumble and move, effectively improving the uniformity of cooling and thus effectively improving the production quality of corn chips. It has high practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of corn chip processing technology, and in particular to a vibration cooling machine for corn chip production. Background Technology

[0002] Cooling is a crucial step in the production and processing of corn chips, primarily to ensure product quality, safety, and smooth subsequent processing. The reasons are as follows: During corn chip production, after steaming, pressing, and drying, the corn has a low internal moisture content but a high temperature. If directly packaged or stored, the high temperature may cause the corn chips to deform or break during cooling due to the large temperature difference between the inside and outside. Cooling gradually lowers the temperature of the corn chips, stabilizing their structure and preventing physical damage caused by thermal expansion and contraction. Cooling also helps maintain the crispness of the corn chips. If packaged directly at high temperatures, the corn chips may soften due to residual moisture, affecting their texture. Rapid cooling quickly lowers the temperature, reducing further moisture evaporation and preserving their original crispness and flavor. Vibration cooling devices are often used in the cooling process of corn chips, as shown below.

[0003] A search revealed a patent with publication number CN214717489U, which discloses a corn flake cooling and screening device. The device includes a vibrating screen body and a base located below the body, connected by a spring. A vibrating motor is installed at the bottom of the body. The device is characterized by being a linear vibrating screen with a higher front and lower rear, arranged according to the material flow. An internal screen plate is provided, with a feeding layer on the upper side and a slag discharge layer on the lower side. A sloping feed inlet is located in front of the screen plate, and a permanent magnet separator and a semiconductor cooler are located on the underside of the bottom plate of the feed inlet. An upward-blowing fan is located at the front of the slag discharge layer, and an air inlet is located at the front of the bottom plate of the slag discharge layer. An outlet is located at the rear of the feeding layer, and a slag discharge outlet is located at the rear of the slag discharge layer. This corn flake cooling and screening device integrates cooling and screening, simplifying the process, optimizing equipment quantity, saving floor space, and reducing cost waste.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned vibration cooling device still has the following areas for improvement. For example, when cooling corn chips, after the corn chips fall onto the sieve plate, they will quickly pass through the cooling zone due to the inclined design of the sieve plate and the vibration of the device. This may result in insufficient cooling effect due to the short cooling time, or uneven cooling of the corn chips due to poor tumbling in the cooling zone, thus reducing the production and processing quality of the corn chips. Therefore, its structure needs to be improved and its practicality needs to be enhanced. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model discloses a vibratory cooling machine for corn flake production. It is equipped with a cooling mechanism that, during operation, a vibratory motor and a blower are started. The blower, in conjunction with the air supply pipe and multiple air outlet branches, blows cold air from bottom to top. High-temperature corn flakes are then fed into the device through the feed hopper. When the high-temperature corn flakes fall into the uppermost feeding frame, the vibratory motor causes the feeding frame to vibrate. Because the feeding frame is inclined, the corn flakes slide and roll down the uppermost feeding frame until they reach the next feeding frame, continuing to slide and roll. The process continues in this manner. During this process, the cold air blown from bottom to top comes into reverse contact with the downward-sliding and rolling corn chips through multiple ventilation holes, effectively cooling the corn chips. Because multiple corn chips slide and roll back and forth in multiple feeding frames in a staircase-like manner, the cooling time of the corn chips can be greatly extended, thereby effectively improving the cooling effect of the corn chips. It can also ensure that multiple corn chips can effectively tumble and move, effectively improving the uniformity of the cooling treatment of the corn chips, and thus effectively improving the production and processing quality of the corn chips. In summary, the problems in the background technology are solved.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model discloses a vibratory cooling machine for corn flake production, comprising a main body of the device, a feeding hopper at the top of the main body, a slag outlet at the bottom of one side of the main body, and a discharge outlet at the other side of the main body.

[0008] The cooling mechanism includes a vibrating motor and a blower. The output end of the vibrating motor is fixedly connected to a vibrating frame. Multiple feeding frames are fixedly connected to the bottom of the vibrating frame. Multiple ventilation holes are opened on the inner bottom surface of the feeding frames. The top and one end of the feeding frames are open. Multiple feeding frames are inclined, and the inclination directions of adjacent feeding frames are opposite. One end of the feeding frame located at the bottom extends through the discharge port to the outside of the device body, and the open end of the feeding frame located at the bottom is inclined towards the discharge port. The blower is fixedly installed on the outside side of the device body by mounting parts. The air outlet of the blower is connected to an air supply pipe. The other end of the air supply pipe is closed. The air supply pipe is a U-shaped pipe assembly. The air supply pipe extends through the inside of the device body and is located below the third feeding frame. Multiple air outlet branches are provided at the top of the air supply pipe, and there is a gap between the bottom of the air supply pipe and the inner bottom surface of the device body.

[0009] A dust collection mechanism is located on top of the main body of the device.

[0010] Furthermore, the main body of the device is hinged to a door on the front, and the door has a transparent glass observation port.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner bottom surface of the main body of the device is designed to be inclined, and the inner bottom surface of the main body of the device is inclined towards the slag outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, the top of the air outlet branch pipe is provided with an air diffuser, and the interior of the air diffuser is provided with a first intercepting filter.

[0013] Furthermore, the dust collection mechanism includes a dust collection box and an exhaust fan. The dust collection box and the exhaust fan are fixedly installed on the top of the main body of the device. The exhaust end of the exhaust fan is connected to one side of the dust collection box. The dust collection box is equipped with a filter screen plate that is movably clamped inside. The other side of the dust collection box is connected to a dust collection hood that faces the feed hopper.

[0014] Furthermore, a cleaning door is hinged to one side of the dust collection box, and the cleaning door is sealed to the dust collection box when closed.

[0015] Furthermore, the dust collection hood is equipped with a second intercepting filter inside, and the pore size of the second intercepting filter is larger than the pore size of the filter plate.

[0016] The present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0017] 1. This technical solution incorporates a cooling mechanism. During operation, the cooling mechanism is activated to blow cold air from bottom to top, while hot corn flakes are fed into the device through the feed hopper. This effectively cools the corn flakes. Because multiple corn flakes slide and roll down multiple feeding frames in a staircase-like manner, the cooling time of the corn flakes is greatly extended, thereby effectively improving the cooling effect. Furthermore, it ensures that multiple corn flakes can effectively tumble and move, effectively improving the uniformity of cooling and thus effectively improving the production and processing quality of the corn flakes. It has high practicality.

[0018] 2. This technical solution incorporates a dust collection mechanism, which, during operation, draws smaller dust particles from the corn flakes that may be blown out of the feed hopper by the upward airflow into a dust collection box for centralized collection and treatment. This prevents the large-scale dispersion of these particles into the surrounding environment and avoids harming nearby workers. Larger corn flake fragments fall to the bottom of the device's interior and are automatically discharged through the slag outlet, further improving the device's practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outlet position structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the main body of the device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the first motor installation structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 An exploded view of the installation of multiple feeding frames according to this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the filter plate installation structure of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the device; 2. Feed hopper; 3. Slag outlet; 4. Discharge outlet; 5. Cooling mechanism; 501. Vibration motor; 502. Blower; 503. Vibration frame; 504. Discharge frame; 505. Ventilation hole; 506. Air supply pipe; 507. Air outlet branch pipe; 508. Expansion hood; 509. First interception filter; 6. Dust collection mechanism; 601. Dust collection box; 602. Exhaust fan; 603. Filter plate; 604. Dust collection hood; 605. Cleaning door; 606. Second interception filter; 7. Box door; 8. Glass observation port. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "surface", "side", "gap", "peripheral", etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Specific Implementation Example 1:

[0030] Reference Figures 1-5 A vibratory cooling machine for corn flake production includes a main body 1, a feed hopper 2 at the top of the main body 1, a slag outlet 3 at the bottom of one side of the main body 1, and a discharge outlet 4 at the other side of the main body 1.

[0031] Cooling mechanism 5 includes a vibration motor 501 and a blower 502. The output end of the vibration motor 501 is fixedly connected to a vibration frame 503. Multiple feeding frames 504 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the vibration frame 503. Multiple ventilation holes 505 are opened on the inner bottom surface of the feeding frame 504. The top and one end of the feeding frame 504 are open. Multiple feeding frames 504 are all inclined, and the inclination directions of adjacent feeding frames 504 are opposite. One end of the feeding frame 504 located at the bottom extends through the discharge port 4 to the outside of the device body 1, and the bottom feeding frame 504 is open. The blower 502 is fixedly installed on the outside of the main body 1 of the device by means of mounting parts, and the air outlet end of the blower 502 is connected to the air supply pipe 506. The other end of the air supply pipe 506 is a closed design. The air supply pipe 506 is a U-shaped pipe assembly. The air supply pipe 506 extends through the interior of the main body 1 of the device and is located below the third feeding frame 504. The top of the air supply pipe 506 is provided with multiple air outlet branches 507. The bottom of the air supply pipe 506 is spaced from the bottom surface of the interior of the main body 1 of the device. The dust collection mechanism 6 is located on the top of the main body 1 of the device.

[0032] The front of the main body 1 is hinged with a box door 7, and a transparent glass observation port 8 is provided at the box door 7; the inner bottom surface of the main body 1 is designed to be inclined, and the inner bottom surface of the main body 1 is inclined towards the slag outlet 3; the top of the air outlet branch pipe 507 is provided with an air diffuser 508, and the inside of the air diffuser 508 is provided with a first interception filter 509.

[0033] In the specific implementation process, during operation, the vibrating motor 501 and the blower 502 are started. The blower 502 works in conjunction with the air supply pipe 506 and multiple air outlet branch pipes 507 to blow cold air from bottom to top. High-temperature corn chips are also added to the device through the feed hopper 2. When the high-temperature corn chips fall into the uppermost feeding frame 504, the vibrating motor 501 causes the feeding frame 504 to vibrate. Since the feeding frame 504 is inclined, the corn chips will slide and roll down the uppermost feeding frame 504 until they slide and roll into the next feeding frame 504. In section 04, the corn chips continue to slide and roll, and so on. During this process, the cold air blown from bottom to top will come into reverse contact with the downward sliding and rolling corn chips through multiple ventilation holes 505, effectively cooling the corn chips. Since multiple corn chips slide and roll back and forth in multiple feeding frames 504 in a staircase-like manner, the cooling time of the corn chips can be greatly extended, thereby effectively improving the cooling effect of the corn chips. It can also ensure that multiple corn chips can effectively tumble and move, effectively improving the uniformity of the cooling treatment of the corn chips, and thus effectively improving the production and processing quality of the corn chips.

[0034] The internal components of the device body 1 can be repaired and maintained by opening the box door 7, or cleaned regularly. The transparent glass observation port 8 at the box door 7 is for the convenience of staff to observe the real-time working status inside the device body 1.

[0035] The inner bottom surface of the main body 1 is inclined, and the inclination of the inner bottom surface of the main body 1 towards the slag outlet 3 is to facilitate the discharge of larger corn flakes through the discharge outlet 4.

[0036] The diffuser hood 508 can diffuse fresh air, ensuring that fresh air can be blown evenly to the corn chips from top to bottom, while the first intercepting filter 509 can effectively prevent corn chip fragments from falling into the diffuser hood. Specific Implementation Example 2:

[0038] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 6 In a preferred embodiment, the dust collection mechanism 6 includes a dust collection box 601 and an exhaust fan 602. The dust collection box 601 and the exhaust fan 602 are fixedly installed on the top of the main body 1 of the device. The exhaust end of the exhaust fan 602 is connected to one side of the dust collection box 601. A filter screen plate 603 is movably installed inside the dust collection box 601. A dust collection hood 604 is connected to the other side of the dust collection box 601 and faces the feed hopper 2.

[0039] A cleaning door 605 is hinged to one side of the dust collection box 601. When the cleaning door 605 is closed, it is sealed to the dust collection box 601. A second intercepting filter 606 is provided inside the dust collection hood 604. The pore size of the second intercepting filter 606 is larger than that of the filter plate 603.

[0040] In the specific implementation process, when working, the exhaust fan 602 can be started. The exhaust fan 602 works in conjunction with the dust collection box 601 and the dust collection hood 604 to draw the smaller dust particles of corn flakes that may be scattered out of the feed hopper 2 due to the upward blowing of the air into the dust collection box 601 for centralized collection and treatment, so as to prevent them from being scattered into the nearby environment in large quantities and endangering the nearby workers. The larger corn flake fragments will fall to the bottom of the inner surface of the main body of the device 1 and be automatically discharged through the slag outlet 3.

[0041] The dust inside the dust collection box 601 can be cleaned by opening the cleaning door 605, and the filter screen 603 can be cleaned. The cleaning door 605 is sealed to the dust collection box 601 when closed to ensure the airtightness of the dust collection box 601, so that the exhaust fan 602 can work with the dust collection box 601 to generate negative pressure suction at the dust collection hood 604.

[0042] The second interceptor filter 606 can effectively prevent whole corn chips from entering the dust collection hood 604.

[0043] Working principle: During operation, the vibrating motor 501 and the blower 502 are started. The blower 502, in conjunction with the air supply pipe 506 and multiple air outlet branches 507, blows cold air from bottom to top and adds high-temperature corn flakes into the device through the feed hopper 2. When the high-temperature corn flakes fall into the uppermost feeding frame 504, the vibrating motor 501 causes the feeding frame 504 to vibrate. Since the feeding frame 504 is inclined, the corn flakes will slide and roll down the uppermost feeding frame 504 until they fall into the next feeding frame 504. In the process, the corn chips continue to slide and roll, and so on. During this process, the cold air blown from bottom to top will come into reverse contact with the downward sliding and rolling corn chips through multiple ventilation holes 505, effectively cooling the corn chips. Since multiple corn chips slide and roll back and forth in multiple feeding frames 504 in a staircase-like manner, the cooling time of the corn chips can be greatly extended, thereby effectively improving the cooling effect of the corn chips. It can also ensure that multiple corn chips can effectively tumble and move, effectively improving the uniformity of the cooling treatment of the corn chips, and thus effectively improving the production and processing quality of the corn chips.

[0044] Furthermore, during operation, the exhaust fan 602 can be activated. The exhaust fan 602, in conjunction with the dust collection box 601 and the dust collection hood 604, draws smaller corn flake dust particles that may be scattered out of the feed hopper 2 due to the upward airflow to the dust collection box 601 for centralized collection and treatment, preventing them from being scattered in large quantities into the surrounding environment and endangering nearby workers. Larger corn flake fragments will fall to the bottom of the device body 1 and be automatically discharged through the slag outlet 3.

[0045] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A vibratory cooling machine for corn flake production, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The device body (1) is provided with a feeding hopper (2) at the top, a slag outlet (3) is provided at the bottom of one side of the device body (1), and a discharge outlet (4) is provided on the other side of the device body (1). The cooling mechanism (5) includes a vibration motor (501) and a blower (502). The output end of the vibration motor (501) is fixedly connected to a vibration frame (503). The bottom of the vibration frame (503) is fixedly connected to multiple feeding frames (504). Multiple ventilation holes (505) are opened on the bottom surface of the feeding frame (504). The top and one end of the feeding frame (504) are open. Multiple feeding frames (504) are inclined. The inclination directions of adjacent feeding frames (504) are opposite. One end of the feeding frame (504) located at the bottom extends through the discharge port (4) to the outside of the device body (1). The opening end of the feeding frame (504) is inclined towards the discharge port (4). The blower (502) is fixedly installed on the outside side of the device body (1) by the mounting parts. The air outlet end of the blower (502) is connected to the air supply pipe (506). The other end of the air supply pipe (506) is a closed design. The air supply pipe (506) is a U-shaped pipe assembly. The air supply pipe (506) extends through to the inside of the device body (1). The air supply pipe (506) is located below the third feeding frame (504). The top of the air supply pipe (506) is provided with multiple air outlet branches (507). The bottom of the air supply pipe (506) is spaced from the bottom surface of the device body (1). Dust collection mechanism (6) is located on top of the main body (1) of the device.

2. The vibration cooling machine for corn flake production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) of the device is hinged to a door (7) on the front, and a transparent glass observation port (8) is provided at the door (7).

3. A vibration cooling machine for corn flake production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the main body (1) of the device is inclined, and the inner bottom surface of the main body (1) of the device is inclined toward the slag outlet (3).

4. A vibration cooling machine for corn flake production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the air outlet branch pipe (507) is provided with an air diffuser hood (508), and the interior of the air diffuser hood (508) is provided with a first interception filter (509).

5. A vibration cooling machine for corn flake production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dust collection mechanism (6) includes a dust collection box (601) and an exhaust fan (602). The dust collection box (601) and the exhaust fan (602) are fixedly installed on the top of the main body (1) of the device. The exhaust end of the exhaust fan (602) is connected to one side of the dust collection box (601). The dust collection box (601) is equipped with a filter screen plate (603) inside. The other side of the dust collection box (601) is connected to a dust collection hood (604), which faces the feed hopper (2).

6. A vibration cooling machine for corn flake production according to claim 5, characterized in that: A cleaning door (605) is hinged to one side of the dust collection box (601), and the cleaning door (605) is sealed to the dust collection box (601) when closed.

7. A vibration cooling machine for corn flake production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The dust collection hood (604) is provided with a second intercepting filter (606) inside, and the pore size of the second intercepting filter (606) is larger than the pore size of the filter plate (603).

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