Popcorn cooling apparatus for popcorn processing

By introducing vibration and cooling structures into the popcorn cooling equipment, the problems of inconvenient chip removal and cooling are solved, achieving efficient cooling and chip removal, and improving the integrity of the popcorn and the user experience.

CN224470579UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07HENAN MILEGU FOOD CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HENAN MILEGU FOOD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-04
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing popcorn cooling equipment makes it difficult to remove crumbs during the cooling process, affecting the integrity of the popcorn and the purchasing experience.

Method used

A popcorn cooling device comprising a vibration structure and a cooling structure was designed. The device removes debris through a combination of a sieve plate and a cam in the vibration structure, and achieves efficient cooling through a cooling tank and a dustproof net.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes debris, improves cooling efficiency, protects the integrity of popcorn, and enhances the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of popcorn cooling equipment, provide a kind of popcorn cooling equipment for popcorn processing, including main part and discharge groove;Discharge groove is set in the bottom of main part, vibration structure is set in the inside of main part;The vibration structure includes the chute set in the inside of main part, the inside of main part is uniformly provided with cooling structure.This utility model is provided with vibration structure, starts drive motor to make output shaft drive its outer wall on cam rotate in the inside of main part, and cam top end and sieve plate bottom end are mutually resisted, and then make cam rotate in the process drive sieve plate vibrate in the inside of chute, to reach the purpose of facilitating the debris in popcorn to be removed and increase cooling effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of popcorn cooling equipment, and in particular to a popcorn cooling equipment for popcorn processing. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of popcorn production, in order to prevent residual heat from causing excessive charring or uneven moisture evaporation, which would affect the taste of the popcorn, cooling equipment is needed to cool it down.

[0003] To address this, patent CN215638912U discloses a rapid cooling device for popcorn making, relating to the field of popcorn production technology. It includes a cooling box with an inlet at the top and an inlet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the inlet, extending through the top of the cooling box and into its interior. This rapid cooling device uses a drive motor to rotate its output shaft, stirring the popcorn placed inside the stirring chamber. A cold air fan then blows cold air into the cold air pipe, allowing the popcorn inside the stirring chamber to cool more quickly. After cooling, a sliding support plate is pulled, causing the popcorn inside the stirring chamber to flow out through the outlet for collection. This method saves cooling time and provides better cooling, allowing consumers to quickly access the popcorn, reducing waiting time, and potentially increasing sales and profits.

[0004] The aforementioned cooling equipment uses a stirring component to stir the popcorn, which may affect the integrity of the popcorn. Furthermore, it is not convenient to remove the debris from the popcorn during use, which in turn affects the consumer's eating experience during the sale process, making it difficult to meet actual usage needs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing, in order to solve the defect of existing popcorn cooling devices that are not convenient for removing debris from popcorn during the cooling process.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing, comprising a main body and a discharge tank;

[0007] The bottom of the main body is provided with a drain groove, and the interior of the main body is provided with a vibration structure;

[0008] The vibration structure includes a chute formed inside the main body, a sieve plate is provided inside the chute, a drive motor is installed on the outside of the main body below the chute, an output shaft is provided on one side of the drive motor, and cams are uniformly fixed on the outer wall of the output shaft.

[0009] The interior of the main body is uniformly provided with cooling structures.

[0010] Preferably, the sieve plate is slidably connected inside the chute.

[0011] Preferably, the output end of the drive motor is connected to the input end of the output shaft, and the output shaft extends into the interior of the main body.

[0012] Preferably, the cams are symmetrically distributed on the outer wall of the output shaft, and the top of the cams abuts against the bottom of the sieve plate.

[0013] Preferably, the cooling structure includes a cooling groove formed inside the main body, a heat sink is installed inside the cooling groove, and dustproof nets are evenly installed on both sides of the heat sink.

[0014] Preferably, the cooling grooves are symmetrically distributed inside the main body.

[0015] Preferably, the dustproof nets are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the heat dissipation base inside the cooling tank.

[0016] The present invention provides a popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing, the advantages of which are:

[0017] By setting up a vibration structure, starting the drive motor causes the output shaft to drive the cam on its outer wall to rotate inside the main body. The top of the cam abuts against the bottom of the sieve plate, thereby causing the sieve plate to vibrate inside the chute during the rotation of the cam, thus achieving the purpose of facilitating the removal of crumbs from popcorn and increasing the cooling effect.

[0018] By incorporating a cooling structure, the heat dissipation base inside the cooling tank is activated to cool the popcorn inside the main body. Dustproof nets are installed on both sides inside the cooling tank to prevent dust and other contaminants from entering the main body, thus achieving the purpose of convenient and quick cooling of the popcorn. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front-view three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side view of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a frontal cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5This is a side view cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0024] The following are the annotations in the figure: 1. Main body; 2. Drainage trough; 3. Vibration structure; 301. Slide groove; 302. Screen plate; 303. Drive motor; 304. Output shaft; 305. Cam; 4. Cooling structure; 401. Cooling trough; 402. Heat sink; 403. Dustproof net. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 5 The present invention provides a popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing, comprising a main body 1 and a discharge tank 2.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 5 As shown, a drain trough 2 is provided at the bottom of the main body 1, and a vibration structure 3 is provided inside the main body 1. The vibration structure 3 includes a slide 301 provided inside the main body 1. A sieve plate 302 is provided inside the slide 301. A drive motor 303 is installed on the outside of the main body 1 below the slide 301. An output shaft 304 is provided on one side of the drive motor 303. Cams 305 are evenly fixed on the outer wall of the output shaft 304. The sieve plate 302 is slidably connected inside the slide 301. The output end of the drive motor 303 is connected to the input end of the output shaft 304. The output shaft 304 extends into the interior of the main body 1. The cams 305 are symmetrically distributed on the outer wall of the output shaft 304. The top of the cam 305 abuts against the bottom of the sieve plate 302.

[0028] To facilitate cooling of popcorn and remove debris generated during production, a vibration structure 3 is incorporated. This structure allows the sieve plate 302 to slide within the chute 301. The drive motor 303 then rotates the output shaft 304 within the main body 1. Cams 305 are evenly fixed to the outer wall of the output shaft 304, with the top of the cams 305 contacting the bottom of the sieve plate 302. As the output shaft 304 drives the cams 305 to rotate, the sieve plate 302 moves up and down within the chute 301, allowing debris to pass through the holes in the sieve plate 302 and causing the popcorn kernels placed on top of the sieve plate 302 to bounce. This enhances the cooling effect of the device and significantly increases its practicality.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown, a cooling structure 4 is uniformly provided inside the main body 1. The cooling structure 4 includes a cooling groove 401 provided inside the main body 1. A heat sink 402 is installed inside the cooling groove 401. Dustproof nets 403 are uniformly installed on both sides of the heat sink 402. The cooling groove 401 is symmetrically distributed inside the main body 1, and the dustproof nets 403 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the heat sink 402 inside the cooling groove 401.

[0030] To facilitate the cooling of popcorn, a cooling structure 4 is provided, with cooling grooves 401 on both sides inside the main body 1. The heat dissipation base 402 inside the main body 1 is activated to cool the popcorn at the top of the screen plate 302 inside the main body 1. Dustproof nets 403 are installed inside the cooling grooves 401 on both sides of the heat dissipation base 402 to prevent external dust from being blown into the interior of the main body 1 during the cooling process and contaminating the popcorn, thus greatly increasing the practicality of the device.

[0031] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing, comprising a main body (1) and a discharge tank (2); Its features are: The bottom of the main body (1) is provided with a drain groove (2), and the inside of the main body (1) is provided with a vibration structure (3); The vibration structure (3) includes a chute (301) opened inside the main body (1), a screen plate (302) is provided inside the chute (301), a drive motor (303) is installed on the outside of the main body (1) below the chute (301), an output shaft (304) is provided on one side of the drive motor (303), and cams (305) are uniformly fixed on the outer wall of the output shaft (304). The main body (1) has cooling structures (4) evenly distributed inside.

2. The popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sieve plate (302) is slidably connected inside the chute (301).

3. The popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the drive motor (303) is connected to the input end of the output shaft (304), and the output shaft (304) extends into the interior of the main body (1).

4. The popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cams (305) are symmetrically distributed on the outer wall of the output shaft (304), and the top of the cams (305) abuts against the bottom of the sieve plate (302).

5. The popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling structure (4) includes a cooling groove (401) opened inside the main body (1), a heat sink (402) is installed inside the cooling groove (401), and dustproof nets (403) are evenly installed on both sides of the heat sink (402).

6. The popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cooling tanks (401) are symmetrically distributed inside the main body (1).

7. A popcorn cooling device for popcorn processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The dustproof net (403) is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the heat dissipation base (402) inside the cooling tank (401).