A nut machine capable of being assembled in two directions and adjusted in height
By setting an adjustable structure on the tray frame of the dehydrator, the tray spacing can be flexibly adjusted, solving the problem that existing dehydrators cannot adapt to drying fruits of different thicknesses, thus improving drying efficiency and user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CIXI DAMENG ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The tray thickness of existing multi-layer stackable fruit dryers is fixed and cannot be adjusted, resulting in low drying efficiency and uneven drying effect when processing fruits of different thicknesses, which affects user experience and functionality.
A fruit dryer with bidirectional assembly and height adjustment was designed. By setting an adjustment structure on the tray frame, including components such as adjustment frame, slide groove, slide rack, slide rod and magnetic block, the tray spacing can be flexibly adjusted to accommodate fruit slices of different thicknesses.
It enables flexible adjustment of tray spacing based on fruit thickness, improving drying efficiency and uniformity, enhancing user experience, and maximizing the functionality of the dehydrator.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dehydrator technology, and in particular to a dehydrator that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions. Background Technology
[0002] A fruit dehydrator is a device used to dehydrate fruits and make them into dried fruits. It plays a key role in the food processing industry, especially in the production of dried fruits. With people's pursuit of healthy snacks, homemade dried fruits are becoming more and more popular, and fruit dehydrators have become a common kitchen appliance. At present, there are many types of fruit dehydrators on the market, among which multi-layer stackable fruit dehydrators are favored for their large drying capacity.
[0003] Most existing multi-layer stackable fruit dehydrators have fixed, non-adjustable tray thicknesses. In actual fruit drying processes, the types and cutting methods of fruits vary greatly, resulting in significant differences in thickness. For dehydrators with fixed-thickness trays, when processing thinner fruits, the trays occupy relatively large spaces, leading to low utilization of drying space, limited fruit volume that can be dried at one time, and low drying efficiency. When dealing with thicker fruits, due to insufficient space reserved in the trays, the fruits are difficult to place flat and tend to squeeze and stack together, preventing hot air from evenly circulating around the fruits. This results in inconsistent drying effects; some fruits may not be completely dried, while others are over-dried, losing nutritional value and good taste. This inability to flexibly adapt to the drying needs of fruits of different thicknesses limits the user experience and the functionality of the dehydrator. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a dehydrator that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a dehydrator that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions, comprising a base, a fan fixedly connected to the base, a cover provided on the base, a heating tube fixedly connected in the base, a plurality of tray frames provided on the base, an adjustment structure provided on the tray frames, the adjustment structure mainly consisting of adjustment frames, the adjustment frames being slidably inserted into the tray frames, and a drying rack fixedly connected to the adjustment frames.
[0006] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: Fruit slices are placed on the drying racks, and several tray frames are stacked together. The base is powered on through the socket, the fan is turned on, and the fan blows air into the base. The heating element is turned on to heat the air. The hot air moves upward and dries the fruit slices on the drying racks. The distance between two drying racks can be changed by sliding the adjustment frame, thus accommodating fruit slices of different thicknesses. This avoids the situation in existing multi-layer stacked fruit dehydrators where the tray thickness is mostly fixed and not adjustable, which limits the user experience and the function of the fruit dehydrator.
[0007] Preferably, two slide grooves are provided on one side of the tray frame, and a carriage is slidably connected in both slide grooves.
[0008] The effect achieved by the above components is that the adjustment frame can be slid by pulling the slide.
[0009] Preferably, the slide has a rectangular groove, in which two slide rods are slidably inserted, and two fixing plates are fixedly connected to one side of the tray frame, with several circular grooves on the fixing plates.
[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is that when the adjustment frame moves to the designated position, the two sliding rods are slid to lock into the corresponding circular grooves, thereby limiting the adjustment frame.
[0011] Preferably, two sliders are slidably connected in the rectangular groove, the sliders are fixedly connected to the slide rod, and a first spring is fixedly connected to both sliders.
[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: when the operator slides the two sliders together with one hand, the sliders move away from the circular grooves. At this time, the first spring is compressed and contracted. After the position of the adjustment frame is adjusted, the sliders are released, and the two sliders are locked into the corresponding circular grooves under the action of the spring rebound force of the first spring, making the operation more convenient.
[0013] Preferably, the tray frame is provided with a connecting structure, which is mainly composed of a connecting frame. The connecting frame is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the tray frame, and four connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the connecting frame. A connecting groove is provided on the inner wall of the adjusting frame.
[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is that by inserting the connecting frame on one tray frame into the adjusting frame on the lower tray frame, and making the connecting block snap into the connecting slot, the two tray frames can be connected together, facilitating bidirectional assembly.
[0015] Preferably, a first magnetic block is fixedly connected to one of the connecting blocks, and a second magnetic block is disposed in one of the connecting slots.
[0016] The effect achieved by the above components is that the two surfaces of the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block that are in contact with each other are opposite poles and attract each other. Therefore, the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block attract each other under the action of magnetic force, which can improve the stability of the connection.
[0017] Preferably, one of the connecting slots has a placement slot, in which a rotating shaft is inserted and rotatably via a bearing, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the second magnetic block.
[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is that the rotatable shaft drives the second magnetic block to flip, so that the two surfaces of the second magnetic block in contact with each other are like poles and repel each other, thus facilitating the separation of the two tray frames.
[0019] Preferably, a knob is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft, and a second spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft. One end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the knob, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the adjustment frame.
[0020] The effect achieved by the above components is that when the second magnetic block is rotated and flipped, the second spring is in a twisted state. Therefore, after the tray frame is removed and the knob is released, the second magnetic block will return to its original position under the elastic force of the second spring, which facilitates the next connection operation.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows: In this utility model, by setting an adjustment structure, fruit slices are placed on the drying rack, and several tray frames are stacked together. The base is powered through a socket, the fan is turned on, the fan blows air into the base, the heating element is turned on, the air is heated, and the hot air moves upward to dry the fruit slices on the drying rack. The distance between two drying racks can be changed by sliding the adjustment frame, thus accommodating fruit slices of different thicknesses. This avoids the situation in existing multi-layer stacked fruit dehydrators where the tray thickness is mostly fixed and not adjustable, which limits the user experience and the function of the fruit dehydrator. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This utility model presents a three-dimensional structural diagram of a fruit dehydrator that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions.
[0023] Figure 2 This utility model presents a three-dimensional structural diagram of a dehydrator that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions, from another perspective.
[0024] Figure 3 This utility model presents a partial schematic diagram of the adjustment structure of a fruit dryer that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions.
[0025] Figure 4 This utility model provides a partial schematic diagram of the connection structure of a fruit dryer that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions.
[0026] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of the connection structure of a fruit dehydrator that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions according to this utility model.
[0027] Legend: 1. Base; 2. Fan; 3. Heating element; 4. Tray frame; 5. Cover; 6. Drying rack; 7. Adjustment structure; 71. Adjustment frame; 72. Slide groove; 73. Slide frame; 74. Rectangular groove; 75. Slide rod; 76. Fixing plate; 77. Circular groove; 78. Slider; 79. First spring; 8. Connecting structure; 81. Connecting frame; 82. Connecting block; 83. Connecting groove; 84. First magnetic block; 85. Second magnetic block; 86. Placement groove; 87. Rotating shaft; 88. Knob; 89. Second spring. Detailed Implementation
[0028] Example 1, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a dehydrator that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions includes a base 1, a fan 2 fixedly connected to the base 1, a cover 5 provided on the base 1, a heating tube 3 fixedly connected to the base 1, and several tray frames 4 provided on the base 1.
[0029] Reference Figure 3The tray frame 4 is equipped with an adjustment structure 7, which mainly consists of an adjustment frame 71. The adjustment frame 71 is slidably inserted into the tray frame 4, and a drying rack 6 is fixedly connected to the adjustment frame 71. Fruit slices are placed on the drying rack 6, and several tray frames 4 are stacked together. The base 1 is powered on through a socket, and the fan 2 is turned on. The fan 2 blows air into the base 1, and the heating tube 3 is turned on to heat the air. The hot air moves upward to dry the fruit slices on the drying racks 6. The distance between two drying racks 6 can be changed by sliding the adjustment frame 71, thus accommodating fruit slices of different thicknesses. This avoids the situation where the thickness of the trays in existing multi-layer stacked fruit dehydrators is mostly fixed and cannot be adjusted, which limits the user experience and the function of the dehydrator. Two sliding grooves 72 are opened on one side of the tray frame 4, and a sliding frame 73 is slidably connected to the two sliding grooves 72. By pulling... The slide 73 can drive the adjustment frame 71 to slide. The slide 73 has a rectangular groove 74, in which two slide rods 75 are slidably inserted. Two fixing plates 76 are fixedly connected to one side of the tray frame 4. Several circular grooves 77 are opened on the fixing plates 76. When the adjustment frame 71 moves to the designated position, the two slide rods 75 are slid to make them lock into the corresponding circular grooves 77, which can limit the adjustment frame 71. Two sliders 78 are slidably connected in the rectangular groove 74. The sliders 78 are fixedly connected to the slide rods 75. A first spring 79 is fixedly connected to both sliders 78. When the operator slides the two sliders 78 closer together with one hand, the slide rods 75 are moved away from the circular grooves 77. At this time, the first spring 79 is compressed and contracted. After the position of the adjustment frame 71 is adjusted, the sliders 78 are released, and the two slide rods 75 are locked into the corresponding circular grooves 77 under the action of the rebound force of the first spring 79, making the operation more convenient.
[0030] Reference Figures 3 to 5The tray frame 4 is provided with a connecting structure 8, which mainly consists of a connecting frame 81. The connecting frame 81 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the tray frame 4, and four connecting blocks 82 are fixedly connected to the connecting frame 81. A connecting groove 83 is provided on the inner wall of the adjusting frame 71. By inserting the connecting frame 81 on one tray frame 4 into the adjusting frame 71 on the lower tray frame 4, and making the connecting blocks 82 snap into the connecting groove 83, two tray frames 4 can be connected together, facilitating bidirectional assembly. A first magnetic block 84 is fixedly connected to one connecting block 82, and a second magnetic block 85 is provided in one connecting groove 83. The two surfaces of the first magnetic block 84 and the second magnetic block 85 that are in contact are opposite poles that attract each other. Therefore, the first magnetic block 84 and the second magnetic block 85 attract each other under the action of magnetic force, which can improve the stability of the connection. A placement slot 86 is provided in the receiving slot 83. A rotating shaft 87 is inserted into the placement slot 86 via a bearing. The rotating shaft 87 is fixedly connected to the second magnetic block 85. Rotating the rotating shaft 87 causes the second magnetic block 85 to flip, so that the two surfaces of the second magnetic block 85 in contact with each other are like poles and repel each other, thus facilitating the separation of the two tray frames 4. A knob 88 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 87. A second spring 89 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 87. One end of the second spring 89 is fixedly connected to the knob 88, and the other end of the second spring 89 is fixedly connected to the adjusting frame 71. When the second magnetic block 85 is rotated and flipped, the second spring 89 is in a twisted state. Therefore, after removing the tray frame 4, releasing the knob 88 will reset the second magnetic block 85 under the elastic force of the second spring 89, facilitating the next connection operation.
[0031] Working principle: Fruit slices are placed on drying racks 6, and several tray frames 4 are stacked together. The base 1 is powered through a socket, and the fan 2 is turned on. The fan 2 blows air into the base 1, and the heating element 3 is turned on to heat the air. The hot air moves upward to dry the fruit slices on the drying racks 6. The distance between two drying racks 6 can be changed by sliding the adjustment frame 71, thus accommodating fruit slices of different thicknesses. This avoids the situation in existing multi-layer stacked fruit dehydrators where the tray thickness is mostly fixed and not adjustable, which limits the user experience and the function of the dehydrator. By pulling the slide 73, the adjustment frame 71 can be slid. When the adjustment frame 71 moves to the designated position, the two sliding rods 75 are slid to make them lock into the corresponding circular grooves 77, which can limit the adjustment frame 71. The operator slides the two sliders 78 closer together with one hand, so that the sliding rods 75 are away from the circular grooves 77. At this time, the first spring 79 is compressed and contracted. After the position of the adjustment frame 71 is adjusted, the adjustment frame 71 is ready. Release the slider 78, and the two sliders 75 will be engaged in the corresponding circular grooves 77 under the elastic force of the first spring 79, making the operation more convenient. Insert the connecting frame 81 on one tray frame 4 into the adjusting frame 71 on the lower tray frame 4, and make the connecting block 82 engage in the connecting groove 83, so that the two tray frames 4 can be connected together for convenient bidirectional assembly. The two surfaces of the first magnetic block 84 and the second magnetic block 85 that are in contact with each other are opposite poles and attract each other. Therefore, the first magnetic block 84 and the second magnetic block 85 attract each other under the action of magnetic force, which can improve the stability of the connection. The rotating shaft 87 can be rotated to drive the second magnetic block 85 to flip, so that the two surfaces of the second magnetic block 85 that are in contact with each other are like poles and repel each other. Therefore, it is convenient to separate the two tray frames 4. When the second magnetic block 85 is rotated to flip, the second spring 89 is in a twisted state. Therefore, after disassembling the tray frame 4, release the knob 88, and the second magnetic block 85 will return to its original position under the elastic force of the second spring 89, which is convenient for the next connection operation.
[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may use the disclosed technical content to make changes or modifications to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model, without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, still fall within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood through specific circumstances.
Claims
1. A dehydrator that can be assembled and adjusted in both directions, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A fan (2) is fixedly connected to the base (1), a cover (5) is provided on the base (1), a heating tube (3) is fixedly connected in the base (1), a number of tray frames (4) are provided on the base (1), an adjustment structure (7) is provided on the tray frame (4), the adjustment structure (7) is mainly composed of an adjustment frame (71), the adjustment frame (71) is slidably inserted on the tray frame (4), and a drying net (6) is fixedly connected in the adjustment frame (71).
2. The dehydrator capable of bidirectional height adjustment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two slide grooves (72) are provided on one side of the tray frame (4), and a slide frame (73) is slidably connected in both slide grooves (72).
3. The fruit dryer with bidirectional height adjustment as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The slide (73) has a rectangular groove (74) and two slide rods (75) are slidably inserted in the rectangular groove (74). Two fixing plates (76) are fixedly connected to one side of the tray frame (4) and several circular grooves (77) are provided on the fixing plates (76).
4. The fruit dryer with bidirectional height adjustment as described in claim 3, characterized in that: Two sliders (78) are slidably connected in the rectangular groove (74). The sliders (78) are fixedly connected to the slide rod (75). A first spring (79) is fixedly connected to both sliders (78).
5. The fruit dryer with bidirectional height adjustment as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The tray frame (4) is provided with a connecting structure (8), which is mainly composed of a connecting frame (81). The connecting frame (81) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the tray frame (4). Four connecting blocks (82) are fixedly connected to the connecting frame (81). A connecting groove (83) is provided on the inner wall of the adjusting frame (71).
6. The fruit dryer with bidirectional height adjustment as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A first magnetic block (84) is fixedly connected to one of the connecting blocks (82), and a second magnetic block (85) is provided in one of the connecting slots (83).
7. The fruit dryer with bidirectional height adjustment as described in claim 6, characterized in that: A placement slot (86) is provided in one of the connecting slots (83), and a rotating shaft (87) is inserted into the placement slot (86) through a bearing. The rotating shaft (87) is fixedly connected to the second magnetic block (85).
8. The fruit dryer with bidirectional height adjustment as described in claim 7, characterized in that: A knob (88) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft (87), and a second spring (89) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (87). One end of the second spring (89) is fixedly connected to the knob (88), and the other end of the second spring (89) is fixedly connected to the adjustment frame (71).