Rapid cooling equipment for fuchsin flower fixation
By designing a rapid cooling device that includes a main body, a conveying mechanism, a turning mechanism, a cooling pipe, a cold air fan, and a heat-conducting rod, the problems of low and uneven cooling efficiency after blanching of honeysuckle were solved, achieving rapid and uniform cooling and meeting the needs of large-scale production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PINGSHAN TIANCHENG AGRI DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies suffer from low cooling efficiency, uneven cooling, susceptibility to environmental influences, and difficulty in meeting the needs of large-scale production during the cooling process of honeysuckle after blanching. Furthermore, existing equipment lacks effective conveying and turning mechanisms, resulting in uneven cooling.
A rapid cooling device was designed, comprising a main body, a conveying mechanism, a turning mechanism, cooling pipes, a cold air blower, and heat-conducting rods. Through continuous "S"-shaped cooling pipes and a reverse conveying design, combined with the synergistic effect of cold air and water cooling, rapid and uniform cooling is achieved.
This method enables rapid and uniform cooling of honeysuckle, shortens cooling time, improves cooling efficiency, meets the needs of large-scale production, and reduces the loss of nutrients and the risk of mold growth.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of honeysuckle blanching technology, and in particular to a rapid cooling device for honeysuckle blanching. Background Technology
[0002] In the processing of honeysuckle, blanching is a crucial step. Its purpose is to use high temperatures to destroy and deactivate the oxidase activity in the fresh leaves, inhibiting the oxidation of substances such as tea polyphenols and preventing the leaves from turning red. Simultaneously, it evaporates some moisture, softening the leaves and facilitating subsequent processing. Rapid cooling after blanching is equally important; it promptly terminates the blanching process, preventing the honeysuckle from deteriorating in quality due to continuous heating, such as darkening of color and loss of nutrients.
[0003] Currently, the main technologies for cooling honeysuckle after blanching are natural cooling and simple air cooling. Natural cooling involves spreading the blanched honeysuckle in a well-ventilated area, relying on natural airflow to lower the temperature. While this method is simple and low-cost, its cooling efficiency is extremely low and highly susceptible to changes in ambient temperature and humidity. In high-temperature and high-humidity environments, honeysuckle is prone to mold growth due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, and the leaves lose a significant amount of nutrients through continuous oxidation, severely impacting its quality.
[0004] Simple air cooling uses fans and other equipment to cool the honeysuckle after blanching. Compared to natural cooling, it improves the cooling speed, but still has significant drawbacks. Firstly, existing simple air cooling equipment typically lacks effective conveying and turning mechanisms, causing the honeysuckle to pile up, making it difficult to dissipate internal heat and resulting in uneven cooling. The parts near the fan cool faster, while the piled-up parts cool slowly, easily creating a "cold outside, hot inside" phenomenon, affecting the overall cooling effect. Secondly, the cooling process lacks a cooling medium circulation system that ensures sufficient contact between the honeysuckle and the cooling medium; relying solely on airflow to remove heat results in low heat exchange efficiency, failing to achieve rapid cooling and meeting the cooling speed requirements of large-scale production. Furthermore, although some equipment includes conveying mechanisms, the conveying path is often single, preventing the honeysuckle from being turned during transport. This leads to a significant difference in cooling between the side in contact with the conveying mechanism and the side exposed to air, further exacerbating the uneven cooling problem.
[0005] Therefore, existing technologies generally suffer from drawbacks in the cooling process of honeysuckle after blanching, such as low cooling efficiency, uneven cooling, susceptibility to environmental influences, and difficulty in meeting the needs of large-scale production. A device capable of achieving rapid and uniform cooling is needed to solve these problems.
[0006] Furthermore, on the one hand, there are differences in understanding among those skilled in the art; on the other hand, the applicant studied a large number of documents and patents when making this utility model, but due to space limitations, not all details and contents were listed in detail. However, this does not mean that this utility model does not have the features of these prior art. On the contrary, this utility model has all the features of the prior art, and the applicant reserves the right to add relevant prior art to the background art. Utility Model Content
[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle, comprising a main body. The main body is hollow, and a feed inlet is located at its vertical upper end. A first conveying mechanism is located inside the hollow main body at the vertical lower end of the feed inlet. A tilting mechanism is located vertically below the first conveying mechanism at the end of the first conveying mechanism away from the feed inlet. A second conveying mechanism is located vertically below the tilting mechanism. Cooling pipes are arranged inside the first and second conveying mechanisms. The cooling pipes extend continuously in an "S" shape from the inside of the first and second conveying mechanisms to a pump located outside the main body.
[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, at least two cooling fans are also provided on the side of the main body, aligned with the first and second conveying mechanisms. The orientation of the at least two cooling fans is parallel to the extension direction of the first and second conveying mechanisms, respectively.
[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism is opposite to that of the second conveying mechanism. The conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism is set towards the flipping mechanism. The conveying direction of the second conveying mechanism is set away from the flipping mechanism.
[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, a heat-conducting rod is provided inside the main body, extending into the first and second conveying mechanisms. The heat-conducting rod is positioned to conform to the inner end face of the first or second conveying mechanism used for conveying honeysuckle.
[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the heat-conducting rod includes a main shaft and an annular rotating block sleeved on the main shaft. The annular rotating block is rotatably connected to the main shaft, and at least two annular rotating blocks are disposed at both ends of the main shaft.
[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the heat-conducting rod further includes a heat-conducting element located between at least two annular rotating blocks and fixedly connected to the main shaft. The cooling pipe has a rectangular cross-section and is arranged to fit against the inner end face of the heat-conducting element.
[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the material-turning mechanism includes a rotating component connected to a motor for rotation and a plurality of material-turning blades disposed on the rotating component. The plurality of material-turning blades are disposed at circumferential intervals on the rotating component.
[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, the first conveying mechanism is provided with a plurality of first rotating shafts and a first drive motor for driving the first rotating shafts to rotate.
[0015] According to a preferred embodiment, the second conveying mechanism is provided with a plurality of second rotating shafts and a second drive motor for driving the first rotating shaft to rotate.
[0016] According to a preferred embodiment, a collection chamber is provided at the end of the main body located away from the turning mechanism of the second conveying mechanism. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a simplified structural diagram of a rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle, according to a preferred embodiment of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a simplified structural diagram of the back of a rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle, according to a preferred embodiment of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a simplified structural diagram of the main body after being cut apart according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a simplified structural diagram of the connection between the cooling pipe and the heat-conducting rod in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] List of reference numerals
[0022] 100: Main body; 101: Feed inlet; 102: Cooling pipe; 103: Pump; 104: Air cooler; 105: Heat-conducting rod; 106: Main shaft; 107: Annular rotating block; 108: Heat-conducting component; 109: Collection chamber; 200: First conveying mechanism; 201: First rotating shaft; 202: First drive motor; 300: Second conveying mechanism; 301: Second rotating shaft; 302: Second drive motor; 400: Turning mechanism; 401: Rotating component; 402: Turning plate. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The following is a detailed explanation with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0024] Example 1
[0025] This utility model provides a rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a main body 100. The main body 100 is hollow, and a feed inlet 101 is provided at the vertical upper end of the main body 100. Figure 3As shown, a first conveying mechanism 200 is vertically disposed at the lower end of the feed inlet 101, located inside the hollow body 100. A tilting mechanism 400 is vertically disposed below the end of the first conveying mechanism 200 away from the feed inlet 101. A second conveying mechanism 300 is vertically disposed below the tilting mechanism 400. Cooling pipes 102 are disposed inside the first conveying mechanism 200 and the second conveying mechanism 300. The cooling pipes 102 extend continuously in an "S" shape from the inside of the first conveying mechanism 200 and the second conveying mechanism 300 to a pump 103 located outside the body 100. The hollow design of the body 100 provides a closed space for cooling the honeysuckle, reducing interference from the external environment on the cooling effect. The feed inlet 101 facilitates the rapid entry of honeysuckle into the equipment. The first conveying mechanism 200 receives and conveys the honeysuckle falling from the feed inlet 101. When the honeysuckle reaches the end of the first conveying mechanism 200 away from the feed inlet 101, the flipping mechanism 400 changes the flipping state of the honeysuckle. It flips the honeysuckle falling from the first conveying mechanism 200 and smoothly transfers it to the vertically downward second conveying mechanism 300, forming a continuous conveying path. This allows the honeysuckle to change position during the two conveying processes, avoiding cooling dead zones caused by unidirectional conveying and greatly improving cooling uniformity. The cooling pipes 102 inside the first and second conveying mechanisms 200 extend continuously in an "S" shape. This layout significantly extends the flow distance of the cooling medium in the pipes, greatly increasing the contact area between the cooling pipes 102 and the two conveying mechanisms, enhancing the efficiency of heat exchange, and allowing the heat from the honeysuckle to be carried away more quickly. The cooling pipe 102 is connected to the pump 103 outside the main body 100 to form a complete cooling medium circulation system. The pump 103 continuously provides power to ensure that the low-temperature cooling medium is continuously input and the medium after absorbing heat is discharged in time, so as to achieve rapid and continuous cooling of honeysuckle and greatly shorten the cooling time.
[0026] According to a preferred embodiment, at least two air coolers 104 are also provided on the side of the main body 100, aligned with the first conveying mechanism 200 and the second conveying mechanism 300. The orientation of the at least two air coolers 104 is parallel to the extension direction of the first conveying mechanism 200 and the second conveying mechanism 300, respectively. The cold air blown out by the air coolers 104 can flow along the conveying direction of the honeysuckle, prolonging the contact time between the cold air and the honeysuckle, allowing the surface of the honeysuckle to exchange heat more fully with the cold air. At the same time, the air cooling generated by the air coolers 104 and the water cooling of the cooling pipes 102 work together to create a "three-dimensional cooling" mode, cooling the honeysuckle from different dimensions, further improving the overall cooling efficiency, and ensuring that the honeysuckle achieves the ideal cooling effect in a short time.
[0027] According to a preferred embodiment, the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 200 is opposite to that of the second conveying mechanism 300. The conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 200 is set towards the flipping mechanism 400. The conveying direction of the second conveying mechanism 300 is set away from the flipping mechanism 400. This reverse conveying design requires the honeysuckle to move towards the flipping mechanism 400 and then away from it within the main body 100, effectively extending the honeysuckle's residence time within the equipment and providing a more sufficient cooling cycle, avoiding insufficient cooling due to a short conveying path. Simultaneously, in conjunction with the transfer function of the flipping mechanism 400, a "detour conveying path" is formed, allowing the honeysuckle to contact the cooling source more evenly during conveying. The side of the honeysuckle facing the first conveying mechanism 200 that was not subjected to air cooling is flipped by the flipping mechanism 400 and then subjected to air cooling in the second conveying mechanism 300, improving the stability of the cooling effect and ensuring that each batch of honeysuckle receives consistent cooling treatment.
[0028] According to a preferred embodiment, a heat-conducting rod 105 extending into the interior of the first conveying mechanism 200 and the second conveying mechanism 300 is disposed inside the main body 100. The heat-conducting rod 105 is disposed in a manner that fits against the inner end face of the first conveying mechanism 200 or the second conveying mechanism 300 for conveying honeysuckle. This close fit allows the heat-conducting rod 105 to quickly absorb the heat transferred from the honeysuckle to the conveying mechanism through heat conduction, significantly enhancing heat transfer efficiency. The design of the heat-conducting rod 105 extending into the interior of the conveying mechanism constructs a "stepped conduction" path from the honeysuckle to the conveying mechanism and then to the heat-conducting rod 105, allowing the heat of the honeysuckle to be transferred rapidly step by step, accelerating the cooling process, and enabling the honeysuckle to cool down in a shorter time.
[0029] According to a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the heat-conducting rod 105 includes a main shaft 106 and an annular rotating block 107 sleeved on the main shaft 106. The annular rotating block 107 is rotatably connected to the main shaft 106, and at least two annular rotating blocks 107 are disposed at both ends of the main shaft 106. The annular rotating block 107 can rotate synchronously with the movement of the honeysuckle, converting the sliding friction between the honeysuckle and the conveying mechanism into rolling friction, greatly reducing the heat generated by friction. The fact that at least two annular rotating blocks 107 are disposed at both ends of the main shaft 106 can evenly distribute the pressure of the honeysuckle on the conveying mechanism, preventing excessive local pressure, and also making the contact between the honeysuckle and the heat-conducting rod 105 more uniform, ensuring consistent heat conduction.
[0030] According to a preferred embodiment, the heat-conducting rod 105 further includes a heat-conducting element 108 located between at least two annular rotating blocks 107 and fixedly connected to the main shaft 106. The cooling pipe 102 has a rectangular cross-section and is arranged to fit against the inner end face of the heat-conducting element 108. Compared with a traditional circular pipe, the rectangular cooling pipe 102 has a larger contact area with the heat-conducting element 108, increasing the heat exchange area and thus enhancing the heat exchange efficiency, allowing the heat on the heat-conducting element 108 to be transferred to the cooling medium in the cooling pipe 102 more quickly. The heat-conducting element 108 is fixed on the main shaft 106 and positioned between the rotating blocks, ensuring that heat can be quickly transferred to the cooling pipe 102 through the heat-conducting element 108 without obstructing the rotation of the annular rotating blocks 107. This achieves compatibility of the "heat conduction-rotation" function, improves the synergy between the components of the overall cooling system, and makes the cooling process more efficient and smooth.
[0031] According to a preferred embodiment, the turning mechanism 400 includes a rotating component 401 connected to a motor for rotation and a plurality of turning plates 402 disposed on the rotating component 401. The plurality of turning plates 402 are circumferentially spaced on the rotating component 401. When honeysuckle is conveyed from the first conveying mechanism 200 to the turning mechanism 400, the turning plates 402 can cause the honeysuckle to turn, so that the side originally in contact with the first conveying mechanism 200 turns upwards, and the other side turns downwards to contact the second conveying mechanism 300. This ensures that after one side of the honeysuckle is cooled by the first conveying mechanism 200, the other side can be cooled by the second conveying mechanism 300, guaranteeing that both sides of the honeysuckle are sufficiently cooled and avoiding the problem of incomplete cooling on one side. Simultaneously, the turning plates 402 can also break the piled-up state of the honeysuckle during the turning process, dispersing it so that each honeysuckle can fully contact the cooling source. The turning process also breaks the "thermal barrier" formed on the surface of the honeysuckle due to cooling, making it easier for internal heat to dissipate, further improving cooling efficiency.
[0032] According to a preferred embodiment, the first conveying mechanism 200 internally comprises a plurality of first rotating shafts 201 and a first drive motor 202 for driving the first rotating shafts 201 to rotate. The coordinated rotation of the first rotating shafts 201 ensures that the honeysuckle moves smoothly during the conveying process, avoiding jamming or accumulation, and ensuring the continuity of the cooling process. Simultaneously, the first drive motor 202 can adjust its speed according to actual cooling requirements, thereby changing the conveying speed of the first conveying mechanism 200, allowing the honeysuckle to pass through the cooling area at a suitable speed, ensuring that the cooling effect achieves the expected result.
[0033] According to a preferred embodiment, the second conveying mechanism 300 is internally provided with a plurality of second rotating shafts 301 and a second drive motor 302 for driving the first rotating shaft 201 to rotate. It is independent of the drive system of the first conveying mechanism 200. This independent drive design allows the speed of the second conveying mechanism 300 to be adjusted individually as needed, creating a "speed difference" with the first conveying mechanism 200, thereby flexibly controlling the residence time of the honeysuckle within the main body 100 to meet different cooling process requirements.
[0034] According to a preferred embodiment, a collection chamber 109 is provided at the end of the main body 100 located away from the turning mechanism 400 in the second conveying mechanism 300. The collection chamber 109 can directly receive the cooled honeysuckle falling from the end of the second conveying mechanism 300, so that the cooled honeysuckle can be uniformly gathered, which is convenient for subsequent handling, storage and other processing processes. There is no need for manual collection, which improves the convenience of equipment operation and reduces labor costs.
[0035] It should be noted that the specific embodiments described above are exemplary. Those skilled in the art can devise various solutions inspired by the disclosure of this utility model, and these solutions all fall within the scope of this utility model and its protection scope. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model specification and its drawings are illustrative and do not constitute a limitation on the claims. The protection scope of this utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents. This utility model specification contains multiple inventive concepts; phrases such as "preferred" or "according to a preferred embodiment" indicate that the corresponding paragraph discloses an independent concept. The applicant reserves the right to file divisional applications based on each inventive concept. Throughout the text, the feature introduced by "preferred" is only an optional mode and should not be construed as mandatory. Therefore, the applicant reserves the right to abandon or delete relevant preferred features at any time.
Claims
1. A rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle, characterized in that, The system includes a main body (100), which is hollow, and a feed inlet (101) is provided at the vertical end of the main body (100). A first conveying mechanism (200) is located inside the hollow part of the main body (100) at the vertical end of the feed inlet (101). The first conveying mechanism (200) is provided with a tilting mechanism (400) located vertically below the first conveying mechanism (200) at one end away from the feed inlet (101). A second conveying mechanism (300) is provided vertically below the tilting mechanism (400). Cooling pipes (102) are provided inside the first conveying mechanism (200) and the second conveying mechanism (300). The cooling pipes (102) are connected from the inside of the first conveying mechanism (200) and the second conveying mechanism (300) in a continuous and "S"-shaped extension manner to a pump (103) located outside the main body (100).
2. The rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the main body (100) is also provided with at least two air coolers (104) aligned with the first conveying mechanism (200) and the second conveying mechanism (300), and the orientation of the at least two air coolers (104) is parallel to the extension direction of the first conveying mechanism (200) and the second conveying mechanism (300), respectively.
3. The rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism (200) is opposite to that of the second transmission mechanism (300), wherein, The conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism (200) is set towards the turning mechanism (400), and the conveying direction of the second conveying mechanism (300) is set away from the turning mechanism (400).
4. The rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main body (100) is provided with a heat-conducting rod (105) extending into the first conveying mechanism (200) and the second conveying mechanism (300). The heat-conducting rod (105) is arranged to fit against the inner end face of the first conveying mechanism (200) or the second conveying mechanism (300) for conveying honeysuckle.
5. The rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heat-conducting rod (105) includes a main shaft (106) and an annular rotating block (107) sleeved on the main shaft (106). The annular rotating block (107) is rotatably connected to the main shaft (106), and at least two of the annular rotating blocks (107) are disposed at both ends of the main shaft (106).
6. The rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The heat-conducting rod (105) further includes a heat-conducting component (108) located between at least two of the annular rotating blocks (107) and fixedly connected to the main shaft (106), wherein, The cooling pipe (102) has a rectangular cross-section and is arranged to fit the inner end face of the heat-conducting element (108).
7. The rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The material turning mechanism (400) includes a rotating component (401) connected to a motor for rotation and a plurality of material turning pieces (402) disposed on the rotating component (401), the plurality of material turning pieces (402) being disposed circumferentially on the rotating component (401).
8. The rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first transmission mechanism (200) is provided with a plurality of first rotating shafts (201) and a first drive motor (202) for driving the first rotating shafts (201) to rotate.
9. The rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second transmission mechanism (300) is provided with a plurality of second rotating shafts (301) and a second drive motor (302) for driving the first rotating shaft (201) to rotate.
10. The rapid cooling device for blanching honeysuckle according to claim 9, characterized in that, A collection cavity (109) is provided at the end of the main body (100) located away from the turning mechanism (400) of the second conveying mechanism (300).