A cooling and shaping rack for fresh noodles

By designing an adjustable U-shaped mounting block and an arc-shaped groove structure for the cooling and shaping frame, combined with an exhaust fan and a cooling fan, the problems of slow cooling speed and sticking of fresh noodles are solved, achieving efficient cooling and convenient use.

CN224455081UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03TIANJIN HONGXIANDA FOOD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN HONGXIANDA FOOD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-26
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methods for cooling and shaping fresh noodles are slow, inefficient, and the noodles tend to stick together. The fixed frame structure makes them inconvenient to use.

Method used

A cooling and shaping frame was designed, comprising a metal frame, an exhaust fan, an air guide shroud, an air duct, and a cooler. Through adjustable U-shaped mounting blocks and an arc-shaped groove structure, combined with a detachable shaping rod and a silicone sleeve, the length and quantity of noodles can be flexibly adjusted. The exhaust fan and cooler accelerate airflow to improve cooling efficiency.

Benefits of technology

This technology accelerates the cooling speed of noodles, prevents them from sticking together, improves cooling efficiency, and facilitates the movement and use of the rack.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a cooling and shaping rack for fresh noodles, including a metal frame. A top cover is provided at the top of the metal frame, and exhaust fans are installed on both sides of the top cover. Temperature sensors are symmetrically installed at the bottom ends of both sides of the top cover. An air guide hood is installed at the bottom end of the top cover, and air guide pipes are provided on both sides of the air guide hood. The air guide pipes are connected to the exhaust ports of the exhaust fans. A cold air fan is installed on one side of the bottom end of the metal frame, and a control box is installed on the surface of the metal frame at the top of the cold air fan. The U-shaped mounting blocks and hanging racks allow for multi-layer hanging racks to be set according to the length of the noodles. The detachable arrangement of the arc-shaped grooves and shaping rods allows for adjustable spacing between the shaping rods, enabling flexible adjustment based on the length and quantity of fresh noodles. The exhaust fans, air guide hoods, and air guide pipes accelerate the cooling speed of the fresh noodles and improve cooling efficiency. The cold air fan also accelerates the overall airflow speed inside the metal frame.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to a cooling and shaping rack for fresh noodles. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of fresh noodles, the freshly made noodles are at a high temperature and have a certain stickiness, requiring cooling and shaping to ensure their texture and shape. The common method for cooling and shaping fresh noodles is to hang them on racks to cool naturally.

[0003] However, this natural cooling method has the following drawbacks: first, the cooling speed is slow and the efficiency is low; second, the fresh noodles are prone to sticking together, affecting the shaping effect; and third, the structure of the frame is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the length and quantity of fresh noodles, making it inflexible in use. Therefore, we propose a fresh noodle cooling and shaping frame. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a fresh noodle cooling and shaping rack. The U-shaped mounting block and hanging rack allow for multi-layer hanging racks to be set according to the noodle length. The detachable arrangement of the arc-shaped groove and shaping rods allows for adjustable spacing between the rods, enabling flexible adjustments based on the length and quantity of fresh noodles, making it more convenient to use. The inclusion of a blower, air guide hood, and air duct accelerates the cooling speed of the fresh noodles, improving cooling efficiency. The addition of a cooling fan further speeds up the overall airflow inside the metal rack.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cooling and shaping rack for fresh noodles, comprising a metal frame, a top cover at the top of the metal frame, exhaust fans installed on both sides of the top cover, temperature sensors symmetrically installed at the bottom ends of both sides of the top cover, an air guide hood installed at the bottom end of the top cover, air guide pipes installed on both sides of the air guide hood, the air guide pipes being connected to the exhaust ports of the exhaust fans, a cold air fan installed on one side of the bottom end of the metal frame, a control box installed on the surface of the metal frame at the top of the cold air fan, a controller installed inside the control box, and the controller being connected to... The air cooler, the exhaust fan, and the temperature sensor are electrically connected. The inner walls of the four columns of the metal frame are vertically spaced with multiple U-shaped mounting blocks. A bracket is installed on the inner side of the U-shaped mounting block. The bracket consists of two hanging rods and five support rods. The top surfaces of the two hanging rods are evenly provided with arc-shaped grooves. The five support rods are welded between the two hanging rods. The two ends of the two hanging rods are fixed to the inner side of the U-shaped mounting block by bolts. A shaping rod is evenly placed on the top of the bracket. The two ends of the shaping rod are limited and placed inside the arc-shaped grooves on the surfaces of the two hanging rods.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the shaping rod is fitted with a silicone sleeve, the surface of the silicone sleeve is provided with a raised ring, and the surface of the raised ring is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a collection frame is provided on the inner side of the bottom end of the metal frame.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the shaping rod is provided with threads at both ends, and anti-slip handles are threadedly connected to both ends of the shaping rod.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, universal wheels are provided at the four corners of the top of the metal frame, and braking devices are provided on the universal wheels.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a filter screen is provided on the bottom surface of the air guide cover.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects that this utility model can achieve are:

[0012] 1. The U-shaped mounting blocks and hanging racks allow for multi-layer rack setups based on noodle length; the detachable design of the arc-shaped grooves and shaping rods allows for adjustable spacing between the rods, enabling flexible adjustments based on the length and quantity of fresh noodles, making it more convenient to use; the inclusion of a blower, air guide hood, and air duct accelerates the cooling speed of fresh noodles, improving cooling efficiency; and the installation of a cooling fan increases the overall airflow speed inside the metal frame.

[0013] 2. By covering the surface of the shaping rod with a silicone sleeve, the silicone sleeve and the convex ring can prevent fresh noodles from sticking together and ensure the shaping effect; by setting a collection frame on the inner side of the bottom of the metal frame, it is convenient to collect and process the noodles that fall; by setting universal wheels at the four corners of the top of the metal frame, it is easy for personnel to move the position of the metal frame as needed. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view sectional structural diagram of the shaping frame of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a top-view structural diagram of the air guide cover of this utility model.

[0018] The components include: 1. Metal frame; 2. Air cooler; 3. Control box; 4. U-shaped mounting block; 5. Hanger; 6. Shaping rod; 7. Exhaust fan; 8. Air guide cover; 9. Collection frame; 10. Top cover; 11. Anti-slip handle; 12. Arc-shaped groove; 13. Air guide duct; 14. Filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical means, creative features, and achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below with reference to specific embodiments. However, the following embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments described in the implementation are all within the protection scope of this utility model without creative effort.

[0020] For an example, please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, this utility model provides a cooling and shaping rack for fresh noodles, including a metal frame 1. A top cover 10 is provided at the top of the metal frame 1. Exhaust fans 7 are installed on both sides of the top cover 10. Temperature sensors are symmetrically installed at the bottom ends of both sides of the top cover 10. An air guide hood 8 is installed at the bottom end of the top cover 10. Air guide pipes 13 are provided on both sides of the air guide hood 8, and the air guide pipes 13 are connected to the exhaust ports of the exhaust fans 7. A cold air blower 2 is installed on one side of the bottom end of the metal frame 1. A control box 3 is installed on the surface of the metal frame 1 at the top of the cold air blower 2. A controller is installed inside the control box 3, and the controller is electrically connected to the cold air blower 2, the exhaust fans 7, and the temperature sensors. Multiple U-shaped mounting blocks 4 are arranged vertically at intervals on the inner walls of the four columns of the metal frame 1. Hangers 5 are installed inside the U-shaped mounting blocks 4. Each hanger 5 consists of two hanging rods and five support rods. The top surface is uniformly provided with arc-shaped grooves 12. Five support rods are welded between two hanging rods. The two ends of the two hanging rods are fixed to the inside of the U-shaped mounting block 4 by bolts. The top of the hanging frame 5 is uniformly provided with shaping rods 6. The two ends of the shaping rods 6 are limited and placed inside the arc-shaped grooves 12 on the surface of the two hanging rods. With the U-shaped mounting block 4 and the hanging frame 5, the personnel can set up multiple layers of hanging frames 5 according to the length of the noodles. The detachable arrangement of the arc-shaped grooves 12 and the shaping rods 6 allows the spacing between the shaping rods 6 to be adjusted, which can be flexibly adjusted according to the length and quantity of fresh noodles, making it more convenient to use. The setting of the exhaust fan 7, the air guide hood 8, and the air guide pipe 13 can accelerate the cooling speed of the fresh noodles and improve the cooling efficiency. The setting of the cold air fan 2 can accelerate the overall air flow speed inside the metal frame 1.

[0021] like Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, a silicone sleeve is fitted on the surface of the shaping rod 6, and a raised ring is provided on the surface of the silicone sleeve, with anti-slip texture on the surface of the raised ring. By fitting a silicone sleeve on the surface of the shaping rod 6, the silicone sleeve and the raised ring can prevent fresh noodles from sticking together and ensure the shaping effect.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, a collection frame 9 is provided on the inner side of the bottom end of the metal frame 1; by providing a collection frame 9 on the inner side of the bottom end of the metal frame 1, it is beneficial to collect and process the noodles that fall.

[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, the shaping rod 6 has threads at both ends, and anti-slip handles 11 are threaded to both ends of the shaping rod 6. By threading anti-slip handles 11 to both ends of the shaping rod 6, it is convenient for personnel to use the shaping rod 6 and to replace the silicone sleeve on the surface of the shaping rod 6.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, casters are installed at the four corners of the top of the metal frame 1, and braking devices are installed on the casters; by installing casters at the four corners of the top of the metal frame 1, it is convenient for personnel to move the position of the metal frame 1 as needed.

[0025] like Figure 4 As shown, a filter screen 14 is provided on the bottom surface of the air guide hood 8; by providing a filter screen 14 on the bottom surface of the air guide hood 8, the contamination of fresh noodles by impurities in the air can be reduced, thus ensuring food safety.

[0026] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cooling and shaping rack for fresh noodles, comprising a metal frame (1), characterized in that: The metal frame (1) is topped with a top cover (10), and exhaust fans (7) are installed on both sides of the top cover (10). Temperature sensors are symmetrically installed at the bottom of both sides of the top cover (10). An air guide hood (8) is installed at the bottom of the top cover (10). Air guide pipes (13) are installed on both sides of the air guide hood (8). The air guide pipes (13) are connected to the exhaust ports of the exhaust fans (7). A cooler (2) is installed on one side of the bottom of the metal frame (1). A control box (3) is installed on the surface of the metal frame (1) at the top of the cooler (2). A controller is installed inside the control box (3). The controller is connected to the cooler (2) and the exhaust fans (7). The metal frame (1) is electrically connected to the temperature sensor. The inner walls of the four columns of the metal frame (1) are provided with multiple U-shaped mounting blocks (4) at intervals along the vertical direction. A bracket (5) is installed on the inner side of the U-shaped mounting block (4). The bracket (5) consists of two hanging rods and five support rods. The top surfaces of the two hanging rods are evenly provided with arc-shaped grooves (12). The five support rods are welded between the two hanging rods. The two ends of the two hanging rods are fixedly installed on the inner side of the U-shaped mounting block (4) by bolts. A shaping rod (6) is evenly placed on the top of the bracket (5). The two ends of the shaping rod (6) are limited and placed inside the arc-shaped grooves (12) opened on the surfaces of the two hanging rods.

2. The fresh noodle cooling and shaping rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the shaping rod (6) is covered with a silicone sleeve, the surface of the silicone sleeve is provided with a raised ring, and the surface of the raised ring is provided with anti-slip texture.

3. The fresh noodle cooling and shaping rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collection frame (9) is provided on the inner side of the bottom end of the metal frame (1).

4. The fresh noodle cooling and shaping rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shaping rod (6) has threads at both ends, and anti-slip handles (11) are threaded to both ends of the shaping rod (6).

5. A cooling and shaping rack for fresh noodles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal frame (1) is equipped with casters at the four corners of its top, and the casters are equipped with braking devices.

6. The fresh noodle cooling and shaping rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen (14) is provided on the bottom surface of the air guide shroud (8).