A continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels

The automated transfer of chestnut kernels through a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation equipment solves the problem of chestnut kernel breakage caused by manual operation, thus ensuring product integrity during the sugar-soaking process.

CN224572167UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31SHANDONG XIANGZEYUAN FOOD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG XIANGZEYUAN FOOD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-07-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, chestnut kernels are prone to cracking and deformation during the sugar-soaking process due to improper manual handling force and angle, resulting in product damage.

Method used

The continuous sugar-soaking and permeation equipment for chestnut kernels is adopted. Through the cooperation of moving and driving components, the transfer and sugar-soaking process of chestnut kernels are automated, ensuring transportation at a fixed angle and force, and avoiding manual operation.

Benefits of technology

This process ensures the integrity of chestnut kernels during the sugar-soaking process, avoiding cracking and deformation caused by manual handling, and guaranteeing the integrity of the product during transportation.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels, relating to the field of chestnut kernel sugar-soaking and permeation technology. It includes a moving component comprising two connecting rods. Turntables are movably embedded in the inner walls of the two connecting rods near their side edges. First rotating shafts are fixedly embedded in the inner walls of the four turntables. In this utility model, the continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels, through the moving component, allows a motor to drive a first rotating rod to rotate, which in turn drives a second rotating rod to rotate. The rotation of the second rotating rod causes a support plate to rotate and move. As the support plate moves, it moves the placement boxes, sequentially placing chestnut kernels from the placement boxes into multiple sugar-soaking boxes and a collection box, thereby enabling continuous sugar-soaking and permeation of the chestnut kernels. By rotating the second rotating rod at a fixed angle and force to transfer the chestnut kernels, the integrity of the product during transportation is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chestnut kernel sugar-soaking technology, and in particular to a continuous sugar-soaking device for chestnut kernels. Background Technology

[0002] Sugar infusion of chestnut kernels is a food processing technique. Its core principle is to use osmotic pressure and concentration gradient to soak peeled chestnut kernels in a high-concentration sugar solution. During this process, sugar molecules in the sugar solution gradually permeate and diffuse into the chestnut kernels, while some of the water inside the chestnut kernels is released into the sugar solution.

[0003] In existing technologies, the sugar-soaking process for chestnut kernels typically employs multi-stage sugar-soaking pools. The aim is to gradually increase the sugar concentration at each stage, allowing the chestnut kernel cells to adapt to changes in external osmotic pressure. However, the transfer of chestnut kernels from low-concentration sugar-soaking pools to high-concentration sugar-soaking pools usually relies on manual operation. Especially after the initial sugar-soaking, the texture of the chestnut kernels becomes relatively soft and fragile. Improper force and angle when manually scooping and pouring the kernels can easily cause them to crack and deform, resulting in product damage. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem in the prior art where improper operating force and angle when manually scooping and pouring chestnuts with tools causes chestnut kernels to crack and damage the product. Therefore, a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels is proposed.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a continuous sugar-soaking penetrating device for chestnut kernels, comprising a moving component, the moving component comprising two connecting rods, a turntable movably embedded in the inner wall of each of the two connecting rods near both side edges, a first rotating shaft fixedly embedded in the inner wall of each of the four turntables, a rotating wheel fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of each of the four first rotating shafts near one end, a first rotating rod fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of each of the four first rotating shafts near the other end, a second rotating shaft fixedly embedded in the inner wall of each of the four first rotating rods near one side edge, the four second rotating shafts being grouped in pairs, a second rotating rod movably sleeved between the outer surfaces of the two groups of second rotating shafts, and multiple evenly arranged support plates fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the two second rotating rods.

[0006] Preferably, the four rotating wheels are arranged in pairs, and a chain is movably fitted between the outer surfaces of the two pairs of rotating wheels. A drive component is provided on the outer surface of the moving component.

[0007] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a support frame, a motor is disposed on the outer surface of the support frame, and an output shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor.

[0008] Preferably, a third rotating shaft is fixedly connected to one end of the output shaft, and a first gear is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the third rotating shaft near both ends.

[0009] Preferably, one end of each of the two first rotating shafts is fixedly connected to a fourth rotating shaft, and the outer surface of each of the two fourth rotating shafts is fixedly fitted with a second gear.

[0010] Preferably, the outer surfaces of the two second gears mesh with the outer surfaces of the two first gears respectively, and a fixing plate is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the third rotating shaft near the center.

[0011] Preferably, a support assembly is provided between the outer surfaces of the two second rotating rods, the support assembly including four brackets, and the outer surface of the support frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of one of the brackets.

[0012] Preferably, a base plate is fixedly connected between the tops of the four brackets, and a fixing block is fixedly connected to the top of each of the four brackets.

[0013] Preferably, the inner walls of the four fixed blocks are rotatably connected to the outer surfaces of the four first rotating shafts, and the outer surface of the base plate is provided with a plurality of candy boxes and collection boxes.

[0014] Preferably, the outer surfaces of the plurality of candy boxes and collection boxes are all fitted with fixing rods, and the outer surfaces of the plurality of fixing rods are all fixedly fitted with placement boxes, and the outer surface of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. In this utility model, the continuous sugar-soaking and permeation equipment for chestnut kernels incorporates a moving component. A motor drives a first rotating rod to rotate, which in turn drives a second rotating rod to rotate. The rotation of the second rotating rod causes a support plate to rotate and move. As the support plate moves, it moves the placement box, sequentially placing chestnut kernels from the placement box into multiple sugar-soaking boxes and a collection box. This allows for continuous sugar-soaking and permeation of the chestnut kernels. By rotating the second rotating rod at a fixed angle and force, the chestnut kernels are transferred, eliminating the need for manual transfer and ensuring the integrity of the product during transportation. This solves the problem in existing technologies where improper force and angle during manual scooping and pouring can cause chestnut kernel breakage and product damage.

[0017] 2. In this utility model, when the continuous sugar-soaking and permeation equipment for chestnut kernels is in use, by setting up a drive component, the motor is started to drive the first gear to rotate, and the first gear drives the meshing second gear to rotate, thereby driving the support plate to move synchronously to place the box. By setting up the drive component, the normal operation of the continuous sugar-soaking and permeation equipment for chestnut kernels can be guaranteed. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A frontal perspective view of a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels is provided for this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A perspective view of the moving component of a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels is provided for this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This utility model provides a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the fixed block structure of a continuous sugar-soaking penetrating device for chestnut kernels;

[0021] Figure 4 A perspective view of the second rotating rod portion of a continuous sugar-soaking penetrating device for chestnut kernels is provided for this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 A perspective view of the drive component of a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels is provided for this utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 A perspective view of the support component of a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels is provided for this utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 This utility model presents a perspective view of the placement box portion of a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels.

[0025] Legend: 1. Moving component; 101. Connecting rod; 102. Turntable; 103. First rotating shaft; 104. Rotating wheel; 105. First rotating rod; 106. Second rotating shaft; 107. Second rotating rod; 108. Support plate; 109. Chain belt; 2. Drive component; 201. Support frame; 202. Motor; 203. Output shaft; 204. Third rotating shaft; 205. First gear; 206. Fourth rotating shaft; 207. Second gear; 208. Fixing plate; 3. Support component; 301. Bracket; 302. Base plate; 303. Fixing block; 304. Candy box; 305. Collection box; 306. Fixing rod; 307. Placement box. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0027] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0028] Example 1: As Figures 1-7 As shown, this utility model provides a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels, including a moving component 1. The moving component 1 includes two connecting rods 101. Turntables 102 are movably embedded in the inner walls of the two connecting rods 101 near their respective edges. First rotating shafts 103 are fixedly embedded in the inner walls of the four turntables 102. Rotating wheels 104 are fixedly sleeved on the outer surfaces of the four first rotating shafts 103 near one end. First rotating rods 105 are fixedly sleeved on the outer surfaces of the four first rotating shafts 103 near their other ends. Second rotating shafts 106 are fixedly embedded in the inner walls of the four first rotating rods 105 near one edge. The four second rotating shafts 106 are grouped in pairs. Second rotating rods 107 are movably sleeved between the outer surfaces of two groups of second rotating shafts 106. The outer surfaces of the two second rotating rods 107 are fixedly connected to... Multiple evenly arranged support plates 108 are provided. A support assembly 3 is provided between the outer surfaces of two second rotating rods 107. The support assembly 3 includes four brackets 301. The outer surface of the support frame 201 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of one of the brackets 301. A base plate 302 is fixedly connected between the tops of the four brackets 301. A fixing block 303 is fixedly connected to the top of each of the four brackets 301. The inner walls of the four fixing blocks 303 are rotatably connected to the outer surfaces of the four first rotating shafts 103 respectively. Multiple candy boxes 304 and collection boxes 305 are provided on the outer surface of the base plate 302. Fixing rods 306 are attached to the outer surfaces of the multiple candy boxes 304 and collection boxes 305. Placement boxes 307 are fixedly sleeved on the outer surfaces of the multiple fixing rods 306. The outer surface of the fixing plate 208 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base plate 302.

[0029] The overall effect of Embodiment 1 is as follows: During the use of a continuous sugar-soaking penetrating device for chestnut kernels, chestnut kernels are placed in the placement box 307, and the motor 202 is started. The motor 202 drives the first gear 205 to rotate, the first gear 205 drives the second gear 207 to rotate, the second gear 207 drives the fourth rotating shaft 206 to rotate, the fourth rotating shaft 206 drives the connected first rotating shaft 103 to rotate, and the first rotating shaft 103 drives the rotating wheel 104, the turntable 102, and the first rotating rod 105, which are fixedly sleeved on their outer surfaces, to rotate simultaneously. The outer surface of the first rotating shaft 103 rotates on the inner wall of the fixed block 303, and the outer surface of the turntable 102 rotates along the inner wall of the connecting rod 101. When the rotating wheel 104 rotates, it drives the inner wall of the chain 109 sleeved on its outer surface to move along the outer surface of the rotating wheel 104. When the chain 109 moves, it drives another connected rotating wheel 104 to rotate, which in turn drives another first rotating shaft 103 to rotate. When the first rotating shaft 103 rotates, it drives the first rotating rod 105 to rotate. When the first rotating rod 105 rotates, it drives the second rotating shaft 106 to rotate. When the two second rotating shafts 106 rotate simultaneously, they drive the connected second rotating rod 107 to rotate and move. When the second rotating rod 107 rotates continuously, it drives the support plate 108 to rotate and move. When the multiple support plates 108 rotate and move, they gradually come into contact with the fixing rod 306 on the placement box 307. When the support rod 308 contacts the outer surface of the fixed rod 306 near both ends, its continued movement will cause the fixed rod 306 to move. The fixed rod 306's movement will then move the placement box 307. The worker simply places the placement box 307, already containing chestnuts, onto one of the collection boxes 305. As the support rod 308 moves the fixed rod 306, and the fixed rod 306 moves the placement box 307, the placement boxes 307 on the collection boxes 305 will be moved sequentially to one of the candied boxes 304. The placement boxes 307 containing chestnuts in the candied boxes 304 will then be moved sequentially to the next candied box 304. The multiple candied boxes 304 contain sugar solutions of different concentrations. The placement box 307 on one candied box 304 is moved to another collection box 305. The collection box 305 collects the residual sugar juice from the chestnuts in the placement box 307. While the chestnuts in the placement box 307 are being moved, the staff moves the already sugar-soaked chestnuts. This device, through the setting of the moving component 1, allows the support plate 108 to move the placement box 307, sequentially placing the chestnuts from the placement box 307 into multiple candied boxes 304 and collection boxes 305, thus enabling continuous sugar penetration of the chestnuts. The motor 202 rotates the second rotating rod 107 to transfer the chestnuts at a fixed angle and force, eliminating the need for manual transfer and ensuring the integrity of the product during transportation.This invention solves the problem in existing technologies where improper force and angle during manual scooping and pouring of chestnuts can cause the chestnut kernels to crack and damage the product.

[0030] Example 2: As Figures 1-7 As shown, four rotating wheels 104 are arranged in pairs, and a chain belt 109 is movably sleeved between the outer surfaces of the two pairs of rotating wheels 104. A drive component 2 is provided on the outer surface of the moving component 1. The drive component 2 includes a support frame 201. A motor 202 is provided on the outer surface of the support frame 201. An output shaft 203 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 202. A third rotating shaft 204 is fixedly connected to one end of the output shaft 203. A first gear 205 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the third rotating shaft 204 near both ends. A fourth rotating shaft 206 is fixedly connected to one end of each of the two first rotating shafts 103. A second gear 207 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of each of the two fourth rotating shafts 206. The outer surfaces of the two second gears 207 mesh with the outer surfaces of the two first gears 205 respectively. A fixed plate 208 is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the third rotating shaft 204 near the center.

[0031] The effect achieved by the entire embodiment 2 is as follows: During the use of a continuous sugar-soaking penetrating device for chestnut kernels, when the motor 202 is started, the motor 202 drives the output shaft 203 to rotate. When the output shaft 203 rotates, it drives the third rotating shaft 204 to rotate. The outer surface of the third rotating shaft 204 rotates along the inner wall of the fixed plate 208. At the same time, when the third rotating shaft 204 rotates, it drives the first gear 205 near both ends to rotate. The two synchronously rotating first gears 205 drive the meshing second gear 207 to rotate. When the second gear 207 rotates synchronously, it drives the internally fixed fourth rotating shaft 206 to rotate. The two synchronously rotating fourth rotating shafts 206 drive the first rotating rod 105 to rotate synchronously. This device, by setting the drive component 2, starts the motor 202 to drive the first gear 205 to rotate. The first gear 205 drives the meshing second gear 207 to rotate, thereby driving the support plate 108 to move synchronously to place the box 307. By setting the drive component 2, the normal operation of the continuous sugar-soaking penetrating device for chestnut kernels can be guaranteed.

[0032] Working Principle: In operation, a continuous sugar-soaking and permeation device for chestnut kernels starts with motor 202. Motor 202 drives the third rotating shaft 204 to rotate, which in turn drives the first gears 205 near both ends to rotate. The two synchronously rotating first gears 205 drive the meshing second gears 207 to rotate synchronously, which in turn drives the two first rotating shafts 103 to rotate synchronously. When the first rotating shafts 103 rotate, they cause the inner wall of the chain belt 109 to move along the outer surface of the rotating wheel 104. As the chain belt 109 moves, it drives the other connected rotating wheel 104 to rotate, and the rotating wheel 104, in turn, drives the first rotating shaft 104 to rotate. When shaft 103 rotates, the first rotating shaft 103 drives the first rotating rod 105 to rotate. The first rotating rod 105 drives the connected second rotating rod 107 to rotate and move. The second rotating rod 107 drives the support plate 108 to rotate and move. When the support plate 108 rotates and moves, it drives the placement box 307 to move. The placement box 307 on the collection box 305 will be moved to one of the candy boxes 304 in sequence. The placement box 307 on the candy box 304 will be moved to the next candy box 304 in sequence. Then the placement box 307 on one of the candy boxes 304 will be moved to another collection box 305.

[0033] The wiring diagram of the motor 202 in this utility model is common knowledge in the field. Its working principle is a well-known technology. The appropriate model is selected according to actual use. Therefore, the control method and wiring layout of the motor 202 will not be explained in detail.

[0034] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content 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 the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A continuous sugar pick penetration device for chestnut kernels, comprising a moving assembly (1), characterized in that: The moving component (1) includes two connecting rods (101). Turntables (102) are movably embedded in the inner walls of the two connecting rods (101) near their two side edges. First rotating shafts (103) are fixedly embedded in the inner walls of the four turntables (102). Rotating wheels (104) are fixedly sleeved on the outer surfaces of the four first rotating shafts (103) near one end. First rotating rods (105) are fixedly sleeved on the outer surfaces of the four first rotating shafts (103) near the other end. Second rotating shafts (106) are fixedly embedded in the inner walls of the four first rotating rods (105) near one side edge. The four second rotating shafts (106) are arranged in pairs. Second rotating rods (107) are movably sleeved between the outer surfaces of the two pairs of second rotating shafts (106). Multiple evenly arranged support plates (108) are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the two second rotating rods (107).

2. The continuous sugar pickling and permeating apparatus for chestnut kernel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The four rotating wheels (104) are arranged in pairs, and a chain (109) is movably sleeved between the outer surfaces of the two pairs of rotating wheels (104). A drive component (2) is provided on the outer surface of the moving component (1).

3. The continuous sugar pickling and permeating apparatus for chestnut kernel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive assembly (2) includes a support frame (201), and a motor (202) is provided on the outer surface of the support frame (201). An output shaft (203) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (202).

4. The continuous sugar pickling and permeating apparatus for chestnut kernel according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the output shaft (203) is fixedly connected to a third rotating shaft (204), and a first gear (205) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the third rotating shaft (204) near both ends.

5. The continuous sugar impregnation equipment for processing chestnut kernel according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of each of the two first rotating shafts (103) is fixedly connected to a fourth rotating shaft (206), and the outer surfaces of the two fourth rotating shafts (206) are fixedly fitted with a second gear (207).

6. The continuous sugar-soaking and permeation equipment for chestnut kernels according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the two second gears (207) mesh with the outer surfaces of the two first gears (205), and a fixing plate (208) is movably sleeved on the outer surface of the third shaft (204) near the center.

7. The continuous sugar pickling and permeating apparatus for chestnut kernel according to claim 6, characterized in that: A support assembly (3) is provided between the outer surfaces of the two second rotating rods (107). The support assembly (3) includes four brackets (301). The outer surface of the support frame (201) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of one of the brackets (301).

8. The continuous sugar pickling and permeating apparatus for chestnut kernel according to claim 7, characterized in that: A base plate (302) is fixedly connected between the tops of the four brackets (301), and a fixing block (303) is fixedly connected to the top of each of the four brackets (301).

9. The continuous sugar impregnation equipment for processing chestnut kernel according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner walls of the four fixed blocks (303) are rotatably connected to the outer surfaces of the four first rotating shafts (103), and the outer surface of the base plate (302) is provided with a plurality of candy boxes (304) and collection boxes (305).

10. The continuous sugar pickling and permeating apparatus for chestnut kernel according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the multiple candy boxes (304) and collection boxes (305) are all fitted with fixing rods (306), and the outer surfaces of the multiple fixing rods (306) are all fixedly fitted with placement boxes (307). The outer surface of the fixing plate (208) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the base plate (302).