An automatic detection of color and luster boiling dyeing pool device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic detection color and lustre's boiled colouring pool device belongs to food processing technical field. Including boiled pool and connecting installation in the fixed frame of boiled pool side, fixed frame connection installation has the outer circulating pump, and the outer circulating pump is connected with the boiled pool through first pipe line, and the fixed frame upper end connection installation has the filter, and the outer circulating pump water outlet is connected with the filter water inlet through second pipe line connection installation, and the filter water outlet connection installation has the backwater pipe of the intercommunication boiled pool, and the backwater pipe is installed with the pigment detector, and the fixed frame connection installation has the quantitative pump and pigment box, and the pigment box is connected with the quantitative pump inlet through third pipe line connection installation, and the quantitative pump outlet connection installation has the fourth pipe line of the intercommunication boiled pool, and the inside of boiled pool is equipped with temperature measuring device and heating sheet. The automatic detection color and lustre's boiled colouring pool device can filter out the impurity in the boiled colouring pool effectively, ensure the stability of the water quality of the boiled colouring pool, prolong the service period, reduce the cost of repeated water change, add pigment and heat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food processing technology, specifically an automatic coloring tank device for detecting color during boiling. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, people's demands for material goods and culture are also increasing, including a greater variety of products. To develop foods of different shapes and colors, manufacturers frequently utilize molds of various shapes and colors to prepare foods with diverse forms. Boiling for coloring is a common process in food production, used to color products and give them different hues.

[0003] Taking the coloring process of red sausage as an example, first, pigment is put into a boiling pool, then the product is put into the boiling pool, and then heated and soaked for a certain period of time to give the product a rich red color. Then the product is taken out, the water in the pool is changed, new pigment is added, and the boiling coloring process is repeated.

[0004] Although this operation can ensure the consistency of product color each time, the operation process is relatively complicated. It requires manual water replacement, re-addition of pigment, and reheating, which is a serious waste of water, heat, and human resources. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problem that existing water-boiling coloring tanks cannot reuse the water used, resulting in wasted water, heat, and human resources, this invention provides an automatic color detection device for water-boiling coloring tanks.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] An automatic color detection device for a boiling water coloring tank includes a boiling tank and a fixed frame connected and installed on the side of the boiling tank. An external circulation pump is connected and installed at the lower part of the fixed frame. The inlet of the external circulation pump is connected and installed to the bottom of the boiling tank through a first pipe. A filter is connected and installed at the upper end of the fixed frame. The outlet of the external circulation pump is connected and installed to the inlet of the filter through a second pipe. A return water pipe that can transport filtered water back to the boiling tank is connected and installed at the outlet of the filter. A pigment detector is connected and installed on the return water pipe. A metering pump and a pigment box are also connected and installed at the upper end of the fixed frame. The pigment box is connected and installed to the inlet of the metering pump through a third pipe. A fourth pipe that can transport pigment to the boiling tank is connected and installed at the outlet of the metering pump. A temperature measuring device and a heating element are provided inside the boiling tank.

[0008] A further improvement of this invention is that an internal circulation pump is connected and installed at the bottom of the inner side of the boiling tank, with water pipes connected to both ends of the pump. This allows the water in the boiling tank to circulate, ensuring that the water temperature remains uniform and that the pigments are always fully mixed with the water, thus ensuring even distribution of the pigments.

[0009] A further improvement of this invention is that a water level detection device is installed on the side wall of the boiling tank, and a water inlet pipe is connected to the bottom of the side wall of the boiling tank, with a solenoid valve connected to the water inlet pipe. This allows the water level in the boiling tank to be detected after each batch of product is removed from the water-boiling tank. The solenoid valve will automatically open to add water, and when the water level reaches the set level, it will close to stop the water supply. This eliminates the need for personnel to check and add water, saving manpower and preventing losses due to insufficient water caused by human error.

[0010] A further improvement of this invention is that an insulation board is connected and installed on the side wall of the boiling pool. The insulation board can keep the boiling pool warm, reduce heat loss from the water, improve energy utilization, save energy, and reduce operating costs.

[0011] A further improvement of this invention is that the bottom of the boiling pool is funnel-shaped, and the first pipe is connected and installed at the lowest point of the boiling pool. The funnel shape allows impurities inside to gather at the center, and can be promptly drawn out by the external circulation pump through the first pipe to the filter for filtration.

[0012] A further improvement of this invention is that a protective filter screen is nested inside the boiling tank. This assists in placing and removing products that need to be colored, and also prevents the products from interfering with the internal device and causing damage.

[0013] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] During use, the temperature and pigment content are adjusted in the boiling tank, and the product to be boiled for color is added. After boiling and coloring are complete, the product is removed. Throughout the process, the external circulation pump operates continuously, sucking out impurities settled in the water and filtering them through a filter to clean them thoroughly. This allows the water in the boiling tank to be reused multiple times. When the pigment detector detects insufficient pigment content, a metering pump is activated to draw pigment from the pigment box and replenish it to the boiling tank, ensuring the water reaches the required pigment content. When the temperature measuring device detects insufficient temperature, the heating element is activated to heat the water. This device ensures consistent product color through real-time monitoring of pigment in the boiling tank. Simultaneously, the water circulation and filtration system effectively filters out impurities in the boiling tank, ensuring water quality and avoiding repeated heating caused by water changes. It maintains the water temperature in the boiling tank, ensuring that the boiled products are colored at the appropriate temperature, extending the service life, saving labor, and reducing costs while increasing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description 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.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0019] In the attached diagram: 1. Boiling pool; 2. Fixing frame; 3. External circulation pump; 31. First pipe; 32. Second pipe; 4. Filter; 5. Return water pipe; 6. Pigment detector; 7. Metering pump; 71. Third pipe; 72. Fourth pipe; 8. Pigment box; 9. Internal circulation pump; 91. Water pipe; 10. Temperature measuring device; 11. Water volume detection device; 12. Heating element; 13. Inlet pipe; 14. Solenoid valve; 15. Insulation board; 16. Protective filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the specific embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this patent, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0021] like Figure 1-3As shown, an automatic color detection device for a boiling water coloring tank includes a boiling tank 1 made of 304 food-grade stainless steel and a fixed frame 2 connected and installed on the side of the boiling tank 1. A high-flow, high-temperature resistant external circulation pump 3 capable of absorbing impurities is connected and installed on the inner plate of the fixed frame 2. The inlet of the external circulation pump 3 is connected and installed to the bottom of the boiling tank 1 through a high-temperature resistant stainless steel first pipe 31. A filter 4 capable of filtering impurities is connected and installed at the upper end of the fixed frame 2. The outlet of the external circulation pump 3 is connected and installed to the inlet of the filter 4 through a second pipe 32. The outlet of the filter 4 is connected and installed with a return water pipe 5 capable of transporting filtered water back to the boiling tank 1. A high-temperature resistant pigment detector 6 is connected and installed on the top of the bracket 5. The pigment detector 6 uses the principle of spectral detection and can detect the color depth of the water in real time by drawing filtered water from the return water pipe 5 to determine the pigment content. A servo motor-controlled metering pump 7 and a pigment box 8 are also connected and installed on the top of the bracket 2. The pigment box 8 is connected to the inlet of the metering pump 7 through a third pipe 71. The outlet of the metering pump 7 is connected to a fourth pipe 72 that can deliver the pigment to the boiling pool 1. Four evenly distributed thermal resistance temperature measuring devices 10 are provided on the side wall of the boiling pool 1, which can detect multiple points and take the average value. Electric heating elements 12 are provided around the bottom of the inner side of the boiling pool 1.

[0022] During use, the temperature and pigment content are adjusted in the boiling tank 1, and the product to be boiled for coloring is added. At the same time, the external circulation pump 3 works continuously, sucking out the impurities settled in the water and sending them to the filter 4 for filtration. The clean water flows out of the filter 4 and back to the boiling tank 1 through the return water pipe 5, filtering out the impurities in the water and keeping the water in the boiling tank 1 clean at all times. In this way, the water in the boiling tank 1 can be recycled multiple times, improving the water resource utilization rate. When the pigment detector 6 located on the return water pipe 5 draws and tests the pigment content of the filtered water, if the pigment content in the water is detected to be lower than the budget standard range, it can promptly feed back to the controller, and then start the metering pump 7 to draw pigment from the pigment box 8 to replenish the boiling tank 1. The metering pump 7 can slowly replenish the pigment into the boiling tank 1, and based on actual experience, it will shut off in advance if the corresponding pigment content is not reached before the pigment content is reached, to prevent the undiluted pigment from diffusing and then causing the pigment content to exceed the corresponding level. Due to the high water temperature, the water molecules move rapidly, which can quickly cause the pigment to diffuse in the water, so that the pigment content in the water reaches the required level. This device ensures consistent product color by real-time monitoring of pigments in the boiling tank 1. Simultaneously, the water circulation filtration system effectively filters out impurities from the boiling tank 1, ensuring water quality. It also accelerates pigment circulation within the boiling tank 1, resulting in more even pigment distribution, extending the water's lifespan, conserving water resources, reducing manpower for water changes and pigment refills, decreasing reheating time and energy requirements, improving continuous production efficiency, and lowering production costs. The previous method of coloring products by externally adding hot water through soaking and boiling is no longer suitable for this device's circulating boiling and coloring mode. The temperature measuring device 10 monitors the water temperature in real-time and transmits the signal to the controller. When the water temperature falls below the set range, the heating element 12 is activated to raise the water temperature, maintaining the water temperature in the boiling tank 1 within a certain range. This ensures the product is at its optimal coloring temperature, resulting in the best color, shortening soaking and heating time, improving production efficiency, and guaranteeing product quality.

[0023] It should be noted that filter 4 can be a common water purifier on the market. To prevent the filtration efficiency from being too low, the filter element of filter 4 needs to be cleaned and replaced regularly. Although the water in the boiling tank 1 extends the service life, it still needs to be replaced regularly. When replacing, the boiling tank 1, the external circulation pump 3 and the inside of filter 4 need to be cleaned and sterilized together to ensure product safety and hygiene.

[0024] The inner bottom of the boiling tank 1 is equipped with a high-temperature resistant and waterproof product-grade internal circulation pump 9, with water pipes 91 connected to both ends of the pump. This allows the water to circulate on both sides of the boiling tank 1, resulting in a more even mixing of pigment and water, and more uniform heating. The internal circulation pump 9 is supported by a horizontal pipe welded to the side wall of the boiling tank 1. An electrical wire is connected to the pump 9 through the inside of the horizontal pipe, ensuring a good seal. The water pipes 91 are long enough to circulate water on both sides of the boiling tank without affecting the settling of impurities in the middle. Furthermore, the internal circulation pump 9 is only activated during heating and pigment addition, accelerating water temperature rise and pigment diffusion.

[0025] The boiling tank 1 is equipped with an electrically conductive water level detection device 11 on its side wall. A water inlet pipe 13 is connected to the bottom of the side wall of the boiling tank 1, and a solenoid valve 14 is connected to the water inlet pipe 13. Since heating water accelerates evaporation and the product will lose moisture after coloring, the water level detection device 11 detects the water level after the colored product is taken out of the boiling tank 1. If the water level is insufficient, the water level detection device 11 controls the water inlet pipe 13 to inject hot water into the boiling tank 1 through the solenoid valve 14. If cold water is added, it needs to be reheated, which is time-consuming. Therefore, hot water is added directly. The solenoid valve 14 controls the addition of hot water to avoid the danger of overflow, which reduces the time required for heating and maintains a suitable water level so that the product can be completely immersed in the boiling tank 1, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of production.

[0026] Polyurethane foam insulation boards 15 are connected and installed on the side wall of the boiling pool 1. This can insulate the boiling pool 1, reduce heat loss from the water, improve energy utilization, save energy, and reduce operating costs.

[0027] The bottom of the water boiling tank 1 is funnel-shaped, and the first pipe 31 is connected and installed at the lowest point of the water boiling tank 1. The funnel shape allows impurities in the water in the water boiling tank 1 to accumulate towards the center, so that they can be promptly drawn out by the external circulation pump 3 through the first pipe 31 to the filter 4 for filtration.

[0028] The boiling tank 1 contains a protective filter screen 16 capable of withstanding a certain weight. The filter screen 16 has protrusions at its opening edge that contact the top side of the boiling tank 1, supporting it and suspending its bottom inside the tank to prevent interference with internal components. A limiting block on the boiling tank 1 restricts the movement of the filter screen 16. Placing products requiring coloring into the filter screen 16 facilitates easy placement and removal, prevents interference with internal components and damage, and prevents product residue from clogging the water pipes. The filter screen 16 requires disinfection and cleaning after each use to prepare for the next use.

[0029] It should be noted that the external circulation pump 3, internal circulation pump 9, water volume detection device 11, pigment detector 6, metering pump 7, heating element 12, and temperature measuring device 10 are all electrically connected to the controller. The controller is a visual microcomputer controller, which can set corresponding programs or allow manual selection of the desired mode to control the device, thereby achieving automated control of each component, improving the coloring quality of the product, making the product more glossy, increasing production efficiency, reducing manual control costs, and reducing the error rate. When changing the water, simply open the switch at the bottom of the boiling tank 1 to drain the water. Safety precautions should be taken to prevent scalding. After draining, the inside of the boiling tank 1 needs to be cleaned and disinfected.

[0030] This automatic color-detecting water-boiling coloring tank device operates by adjusting the temperature and pigment content in the boiling tank 1, adding the product to be boiled for coloring, and removing the product after boiling. Throughout the process, the external circulation pump 3 continuously operates, drawing out impurities settled in the water and filtering them through the filter 4 to clean the impurities, allowing the water in the boiling tank 1 to be reused multiple times. When the pigment detector 6 detects insufficient pigment content, it promptly activates the metering pump 7 to draw pigment from the pigment box 8 to replenish the boiling tank 1, ensuring the water reaches the required pigment content. When the temperature measuring device detects insufficient temperature, it activates the heating element 12 to heat the water. This device ensures consistent product color through real-time detection of pigment in the boiling tank 1. Simultaneously, the water circulation filtration device effectively filters out impurities in the boiling tank 1, ensuring water quality and avoiding repeated heating caused by water changes. It maintains the water temperature in the boiling tank 1, ensuring that the boiled products are colored at a suitable temperature, extending the service life, saving labor, and reducing costs while increasing efficiency.

[0031] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An automatic color-detecting water-boiling coloring tank device, comprising a water-boiling tank (1) and a fixing frame (2) connected and installed on the side of the water-boiling tank (1), characterized in that, An external circulation pump (3) is connected to the lower part of the fixed frame (2). The inlet of the external circulation pump (3) is connected to the bottom of the boiling pool (1) through the first pipe (31). A filter (4) is connected to the upper end of the fixed frame (2). The outlet of the external circulation pump (3) is connected to the inlet of the filter (4) through the second pipe (32). The outlet of the filter (4) is connected to a return water pipe (5) that can transport the filtered water back to the boiling pool (1). A pigment detector (6) is connected to the return water pipe (5). A metering pump (7) and a pigment box (8) are also connected to the upper end of the fixed frame (2). The pigment box (8) is connected to the inlet of the metering pump (7) through the third pipe (71). The outlet of the metering pump (7) is connected to a fourth pipe (72) that can transport the pigment to the boiling pool (1). A temperature measuring device (10) and a heating element (12) are provided inside the boiling pool (1).

2. The automatic color detection water boiling coloring tank device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An internal circulation pump (9) is connected to the bottom of the inner side of the water boiling pool (1), and water pipes (91) are connected to both ends of the internal circulation pump (9).

3. The automatic color detection water boiling coloring tank device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A water volume detection device (11) is provided on the side wall of the boiling pool (1), and an inlet pipe (13) is connected to the bottom of the side wall of the boiling pool (1). An electromagnetic valve (14) is connected to the inlet pipe (13).

4. The automatic color detection water boiling coloring tank device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A heat insulation board (15) is connected and installed on the side wall of the boiling pool (1).

5. The automatic color detection water boiling coloring tank device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the boiling pool (1) is funnel-shaped, and the first pipe (31) is connected and installed at the lowest point of the boiling pool (1).

6. The automatic color detection water boiling coloring tank device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water boiling pool (1) has a protective filter screen (16) nested inside.

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