A roasting and dehydration device for corn flake production

Abstract

This utility model discloses a roasting and dehydration device for corn flake production, including a box body. Support blocks are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the box body. A material trough is placed on the top of the support blocks. Several heat-conducting holes are opened at the bottom of the material trough, and a heating mechanism is installed at the bottom of the material trough. A baffle is placed inside the material trough, and a baffle mesh is installed on the baffle. An air vent is opened at the bottom of the box body, and a blower mechanism is installed inside the air vent. Pressure relief ports are opened on the top side walls of both sides of the box body, and sealing plugs are installed inside the pressure relief ports. A box cover is installed on the top of the box body, and a sealing chamber is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box cover. Several air guide holes are opened at the bottom of the sealing chamber, and air outlet holes are opened on both side walls of the sealing chamber. This utility model eliminates the need for additional drive equipment to rotate the corn flakes to prevent them from piling up when using high-temperature hot air to dehydrate them. It is low-cost, energy-efficient, and the relevant components are detachable for regular maintenance and replacement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of corn chip production technology, and in particular relates to a roasting and dehydration device for corn chip production. Background Technology

[0002] The corn flakes, after being shaped and processed, still contain a certain amount of moisture. At this point, they need to be sent to a special device for roasting and dehydration to quickly remove the moisture from the corn flakes, thereby obtaining a crispy texture and ensuring that the corn flakes can maintain a hard, stable texture and shape.

[0003] A search revealed a corn processing dehydration device with publication number CN220187368U on the Chinese Patent website. This device uses high-temperature hot air to roast and heat corn flakes to achieve dehydration. However, it has some defects and shortcomings that need to be improved: (1) In the process of roasting and dehydrating corn flakes with high-temperature hot air, in order to avoid uneven heating caused by the corn flakes being piled together, a drive device is usually used to rotate the corn flakes. This not only increases the overall use and maintenance cost of the equipment, but also increases energy consumption, which is not conducive to energy conservation and environmental protection; (2) Most of the existing dehydration devices adopt an integrated design, and the related heating and dehydration components are often integrated inside the equipment, which is difficult to disassemble, making it inconvenient to perform regular maintenance and to quickly repair and replace the faulty components. Therefore, in view of the above problems, the roasting and dehydration device for corn flake production provided by this utility model is of great significance. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a roasting and dehydration device for corn flake production. Through the cooperation of a heating mechanism and a blower mechanism, high-temperature hot air is used to heat the corn flakes in the material trough to achieve dehydration. Because the corn flakes are lightweight, when the hot air blows onto them, they are blown up and tumble continuously, preventing them from piling up and ensuring more thorough and even heating. The entire process does not require additional drive equipment to rotate the corn flakes, reducing overall usage and maintenance costs while significantly lowering energy consumption, thus promoting energy conservation and environmental protection. The material trough, along with the heating mechanism, can be removed from the housing by holding the handle for regular maintenance and quick repair or replacement in case of malfunction. Similarly, the mounting plate, along with the entire blower mechanism, can be removed from the housing by unscrewing the nut for regular maintenance and quick repair or replacement in case of malfunction. In summary, this invention solves the problems in the prior art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model discloses a roasting and dehydration device for corn flake production, comprising a box body, several support legs fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body, and support blocks fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the box body. A material trough is placed on the top of the support blocks, several heat conduction holes are opened at the bottom of the material trough, and a heating mechanism is provided at the bottom of the material trough. A baffle is placed inside the material trough, and a baffle mesh is installed on the baffle. An air vent is opened at the bottom of the box body, and an air blowing mechanism is installed inside the air vent. Pressure relief ports are opened on the top side walls of both sides of the box body, and sealing plugs are installed in the pressure relief ports. A box cover is installed on the top of the box body, and a sealing chamber is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box cover. The interior of the sealing chamber is a hollow structure, and several air guide holes are opened at the bottom of the sealing chamber. Air outlet holes are opened on both side walls of the sealing chamber.

[0007] The heating mechanism includes a fixing plate, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the material tank. A power supply base is installed on its inner side, and several electric heating tubes are electrically connected between the power supply bases. The heat conduction holes are distributed in a linear array along the bottom surface of the material tank.

[0008] The blower mechanism includes a mounting plate, a motor is mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate, the top of the output shaft of the motor passes through the mounting plate, and several fan blades are fixedly connected to its shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, both the material trough and the box body have rectangular cross-sections, and handles are fixedly connected to both sides of the top. The length and width of the outer wall of the material trough are equal to the length and width of the inner wall of the box body, respectively. The fixing plates are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the material trough, and the spacing between their outer sides is smaller than the spacing between the support blocks.

[0010] Furthermore, the baffle is rectangular, and its length and width are equal to the length and width of the inner wall of the material tank, respectively. Fixing strips are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the baffle. The baffle mesh is rectangular, and its coverage area is larger than the distribution area of ​​each heat conduction hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the air inlet is circular, with a diameter larger than that of the fan blades. The mounting plate is rectangular, with an area larger than that of the air inlet. Positioning holes are provided at all four corners of the mounting plate. Several positioning rods are fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing. The number of positioning rods is the same as that of the positioning holes, and their diameters correspond to the diameters of the positioning holes. The center of each positioning rod corresponds one-to-one with the center of each positioning hole. Each positioning rod has an external thread and is threaded with a nut that mates with it.

[0012] Furthermore, the cross-section of the sealed chamber is rectangular, and the length and width of its outer wall are equal to the length and width of the inner wall of the box, respectively. Each of the air guide holes is distributed in a linear array along the bottom surface of the sealed chamber.

[0013] Furthermore, the diameter of the air outlet is equal to the inner diameter of the pressure relief port, and the center of each air outlet corresponds one-to-one with the center of each pressure relief port. The inner diameter of the sealing plug is equal to the inner diameter of the pressure relief port.

[0014] The present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0015] (1) When the baking and dehydration device for corn flake production in this utility model is used, the heating mechanism and the blowing mechanism work together to heat the corn flakes in the material tank with high temperature hot air to achieve the purpose of dehydration. Since the corn flakes are relatively light, when the high temperature hot air blows towards the corn flakes, the corn flakes can be blown up and continuously tumble under the action of the wind, thereby avoiding the corn flakes from being piled up together, so that they are heated more fully and evenly. The whole process does not require additional driving equipment to drive the corn flakes to rotate, which not only reduces the overall use and maintenance cost of the equipment, but also greatly reduces energy consumption, which is conducive to energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0016] (2) When using the baking and dehydration device for corn flake production in this utility model, the material trough and the heating mechanism can be removed from the box by holding the handle, so as to perform regular maintenance on the heating mechanism. When the heating mechanism fails, it can also be quickly repaired and replaced. The mounting plate and the entire blower mechanism can be removed from the box by unscrewing the nut, so as to perform regular maintenance on the blower mechanism. When the blower mechanism fails, it can also be quickly repaired and replaced.

[0017] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a roasting and dehydration device for corn flake production according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top and bottom structure of the box body in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an internal sectional view of the housing in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top and bottom structures of the material tank and heating mechanism in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the blower mechanism in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top and bottom structures of the box cover in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing plug in this utility model.

[0027] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0028] 1. Box body; 2. Support legs; 3. Support block; 4. Material trough; 5. Heat conduction hole; 6. Baffle; 7. Baffle mesh; 8. Air vent; 9. Pressure relief port; 10. Sealing plug; 11. Box cover; 12. Sealed chamber; 13. Air vent; 14. Air outlet; 15. Fixing plate; 16. Power supply base; 17. Heating element; 18. Mounting plate; 19. Motor; 20. Fan blade; 21. Handle; 22. Fixing strip; 23. Positioning hole; 24. Positioning rod; 25. Nut. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "relative", "one end", "inner", "lateral", "end", "both ends", "both sides", "front", "one end face", "the other end face", 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.

[0031] Please see Figure 1-8As shown, a roasting and dehydration device for corn flake production according to this utility model includes a box body 1. Several support legs 2 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body 1, and support blocks 3 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the box body 1. A material trough 4 is placed on the top of the support blocks 3. Corn flakes to be dehydrated can be placed in the material trough 4. Several heat conduction holes 5 are opened at the bottom of the material trough 4, and a heating mechanism is provided at the bottom of the material trough 4. A baffle 6 is placed in the material trough 4, and a baffle net 7 is installed on the baffle 6. An air vent 8 is opened at the bottom of the box body 1, and an air blowing mechanism is installed in the air vent 8. Pressure relief ports 9 are opened on the top side walls of both sides of the box body 1, and sealing plugs 10 are installed in the pressure relief ports 9. A box cover 11 is installed on the top of the box body 1. A sealing chamber 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box cover 11. The interior of the sealing chamber 12 is a hollow structure, and several air guide holes 13 are opened at the bottom of the sealing chamber 12. Air outlet holes 14 are opened on both side walls of the sealing chamber 12.

[0032] The heating mechanism includes a fixing plate 15, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the material tank 4. A power supply base 16 is installed on its inner side. Several electric heating tubes 17 are electrically connected between the power supply bases 16. The heat conduction holes 5 are distributed in a linear array along the bottom surface of the material tank 4. The power supply base 16 has a built-in battery that can supply power to each electric heating tube 17. The electric heating tube 17 can generate heat after being powered on.

[0033] The blower mechanism includes a mounting plate 18, with a motor 19 mounted at the bottom of the mounting plate 18. The top of the output shaft of the motor 19 passes through the mounting plate 18, and several fan blades 20 are fixedly connected to its shaft. The motor 19 drives the fan blades 20 to rotate, and the fan blades 20 blow air when they rotate. At this time, the heat generated by the electric heating tube 17 heats the air blown out by the fan blades 20 to form high-temperature hot air. Under the action of the wind, the high-temperature hot air can diffuse through the heat conduction holes 5 into the material tank 4 to heat the corn flakes in the material tank 4. After being heated by the high-temperature hot air, the moisture in the corn flakes can be evaporated to achieve the purpose of dehydration. Moreover, since the corn flakes are relatively light, when the high-temperature hot air blows on the corn flakes, the corn flakes can be blown up and continuously tumble under the action of the wind, thereby preventing the corn flakes from piling up together and making them more fully and evenly heated. The whole process does not require additional drive equipment to drive the corn flakes to rotate, which not only reduces the overall use and maintenance cost of the equipment, but also greatly reduces energy consumption, which is conducive to energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0034] The material trough 4 and the box body 1 both have rectangular cross-sections. Both sides of the top are fixedly connected to handles 21. The length and width of the outer wall of the material trough 4 are equal to the length and width of the inner wall of the box body 1. The fixing plates 15 are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the material trough 4. The spacing between their outer sides is smaller than the spacing between the support blocks 3. When the material trough 4 is placed into the box body 1, it can be supported by the support blocks 3. At this time, the material trough 4 can fit against the inner wall of the box body 1. At the same time, the entire heating mechanism is located between the support blocks 3. By holding the handles 21, the material trough 4 and the heating mechanism can be taken out of the box body 1 together for regular maintenance of the heating mechanism. When the heating mechanism malfunctions, it can also be quickly repaired and replaced.

[0035] The baffle 6 is rectangular, with its length and width corresponding to the length and width of the inner wall of the material tank 4, respectively. Fixing strips 22 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the baffle 6. The baffle net 7 is rectangular, and its coverage area is larger than the distribution area of ​​each heat conduction hole 5. When the baffle 6 is placed in the material tank 4, it can fit against the inner wall of the material tank 4. At this time, the baffle net 7 can cover each heat conduction hole 5 to block it, thereby preventing corn chips from accidentally entering the heat conduction hole 5 and causing blockage. By holding the fixing strips 22, the baffle 6 can be quickly removed from the material tank 4 so that the baffle net 7 can be cleaned regularly.

[0036] The blower 8 is circular, with a diameter larger than that of the fan blade 20. The mounting plate 18 is rectangular, with an area larger than that of the blower 8. Positioning holes 23 are provided at each of the four corners of the mounting plate 18. Several positioning rods 24 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing 1. The number of positioning rods 24 is the same as the number of positioning holes 23, and their diameters correspond to the diameters of the positioning holes 23. The center of each positioning rod 24 corresponds one-to-one with the center of each positioning hole 23. Each positioning rod 24 has an external thread and is threadedly connected to a nut 25. Rod 24 can be aligned and passed through the corresponding positioning hole 23. At this time, nut 25 is threaded onto each positioning rod 24 and tightened. The mounting plate 18, together with the entire blower mechanism, can be fixedly installed at the bottom of the housing 1 through the mutual cooperation between the positioning rod 24, positioning hole 23, and nut 25. At this time, each fan blade 20 can extend into the housing 1. By unscrewing nut 25, mounting plate 18, together with the entire blower mechanism, can be taken out from the housing 1 for regular maintenance of the blower mechanism. When the blower mechanism malfunctions, it can also be quickly repaired and replaced.

[0037] The sealed chamber 12 has a rectangular cross-section, and the length and width of its outer wall are equal to the length and width of the inner wall of the box 1, respectively. The air vents 13 are arranged in a linear array along the bottom surface of the sealed chamber 12. When the box cover 11 is placed on the top of the box 1, the sealed chamber 12 can be inserted into and fit against the inner wall of the box 1 to achieve a sealing effect, thereby effectively preventing the heat inside the box 1 from escaping through the gaps and causing energy waste.

[0038] The diameter of the vent 14 corresponds to the inner diameter of the pressure relief port 9, and the center of each vent 14 corresponds to the center of each pressure relief port 9. The inner diameter of the sealing plug 10 corresponds to the inner diameter of the pressure relief port 9. When the corn flakes are roasted and dehydrated by high-temperature hot air, the generated water vapor can enter the sealing chamber 12 through each air guide hole 13. After entering the sealing chamber 12, the water vapor can enter the pressure relief port 9 through the vent 14. When the air pressure in the chamber 1 is too high, the excess water vapor can be discharged along the pressure relief port 9 by pulling out the sealing plug 10 to relieve pressure. Then, the sealing plug 10 can be inserted into the pressure relief port 9 to seal it.

[0039] The circuits, electronic components, and chip modules involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.

[0040] All standard parts used in the application documents can be purchased from the market. All components in this application document can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. The electrical components mentioned in this document are all electrically connected to the external main controller and power supply, and the main controller is a conventional known device that can play a control role.

[0041] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0042] In use, the corn flakes to be dehydrated are placed into the material trough 4, and then the material trough 4, along with the corn flakes, is placed into the box body 1, with the bottom of the material trough 4 attached to the top of the support block 3. The box cover 11 is then closed, and the battery built into the power supply base 16 supplies power to each heating element 17, causing the heating element 17 to generate heat. Simultaneously, the drive motor 19 drives the fan blades 20 to rotate, creating a blowing airflow. The heat generated by the heating elements 17 is used to control the airflow from the fan blades 20. Heating is performed to generate high-temperature hot air. Under the action of the wind, the high-temperature hot air can diffuse through the heat conduction holes 5 into the material tank 4 to heat the corn flakes in the material tank 4. After being heated by the high-temperature hot air, the moisture in the corn flakes is evaporated, achieving the purpose of dehydration. Furthermore, because the corn flakes are lightweight, when the high-temperature hot air blows on them, the corn flakes can be blown up and continuously tumbled by the wind, thus preventing the corn flakes from piling up together and ensuring more thorough and even heating. The entire process does not require any additional driving equipment. The rotation of the corn flakes not only reduces the overall use and maintenance costs of the equipment but also significantly reduces energy consumption, which is beneficial for energy conservation and environmental protection. During the roasting and dehydration of the corn flakes using high-temperature hot air, the generated water vapor can enter the sealed chamber 12 through the various air guide holes 13. After entering the sealed chamber 12, the water vapor can enter the pressure relief port 9 through the air outlet 14. When the air pressure in the chamber 1 is too high, the excess water vapor can be discharged along the pressure relief port 9 by pulling out the sealing plug 10, thus relieving pressure. The sealing plug 10 can then be inserted back into the pressure relief port 9. It can be sealed. After the corn flakes are dehydrated, open the box cover 11 and then take out the material trough 4, heating mechanism and corn flakes together from the box 1 by holding the handle 21. This allows for regular maintenance of the heating mechanism and quick repair and replacement if the heating mechanism malfunctions. The mounting plate 18 and the entire blower mechanism can be taken out from the box 1 by unscrewing the nut 25. This allows for regular maintenance of the blower mechanism and quick repair and replacement if the blower mechanism malfunctions.

[0043] 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 roasting and dehydration apparatus for corn flake production, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, with several support legs fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing, and support blocks fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the housing. A material trough is placed on the top of the support blocks, and several heat conduction holes are opened at the bottom of the material trough. A heating mechanism is installed at the bottom of the material trough, and a baffle is placed inside the material trough. A baffle mesh is installed on the baffle. An air vent is opened at the bottom of the housing, and an air blowing mechanism is installed inside the air vent. Pressure relief ports are opened on the top side walls of both sides of the housing, and sealing plugs are installed inside the pressure relief ports. A housing cover is installed on the top of the housing, and a sealing chamber is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing cover. The sealing chamber has a hollow structure inside, with several air guide holes opened at its bottom, and air outlet holes are opened on both side walls of the sealing chamber. The heating mechanism includes a fixing plate, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the material tank. A power supply base is installed on its inner side, and several electric heating tubes are electrically connected between the power supply bases. The heat conduction holes are distributed in a linear array along the bottom surface of the material tank. The blower mechanism includes a mounting plate, a motor is mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate, the top of the output shaft of the motor passes through the mounting plate, and several fan blades are fixedly connected to its shaft.

2. The roasting and dehydration device for corn flake production according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the material trough and the box body have rectangular cross-sections, and handles are fixedly connected to both sides of the top. The length and width of the outer wall of the material trough are equal to the length and width of the inner wall of the box body, respectively. The fixing plates are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the material trough, and the spacing between their outer sides is smaller than the spacing between the support blocks.

3. The roasting and dehydration apparatus for corn flake production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle is rectangular, and its length and width correspond to the length and width of the inner wall of the material tank, respectively. The baffle is fixedly connected to the top two sides with fixing strips. The baffle mesh is rectangular, and its coverage area is larger than the distribution area of ​​each heat conduction hole.

4. The roasting and dehydration apparatus for corn flake production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air inlet is circular, with a diameter larger than that of the fan blades. The mounting plate is rectangular, with an area larger than that of the air inlet. Positioning holes are provided at the four corners of the mounting plate. Several positioning rods are fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing. The number of positioning rods is the same as the number of positioning holes, and their diameters correspond to the diameters of the positioning holes. The center of each positioning rod corresponds one-to-one with the center of each positioning hole. Each positioning rod has an external thread and is threaded with a nut that mates with it.

5. The roasting and dehydration apparatus for corn flake production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealed chamber has a rectangular cross-section, and its outer wall length and width are equal to the inner wall length and width of the box body, respectively. The air guide holes are distributed in a linear array along the bottom surface of the sealed chamber.

6. The roasting and dehydration apparatus for corn flake production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the air outlet is equal to the inner diameter of the pressure relief port, and the center of each air outlet corresponds one-to-one with the center of each pressure relief port. The inner diameter of the sealing plug is equal to the inner diameter of the pressure relief port.

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