A shaping and rapid cooling device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of egg product processing technology and discloses a shaping and rapid cooling device, including a cooking tank with a tray installed inside and several cooking grids formed on the tray; a lifting mechanism connected to and driving the tray to rise and fall; a centrifugal mechanism installed on the lifting mechanism and used to drive the tray to rotate; and a spraying mechanism installed on the lifting mechanism. This utility model uses the lifting mechanism to lift the tray and the cooked eggs, and the spraying mechanism sprays cooling water onto the eggs for rapid cooling. After sufficient cooling, the centrifugal mechanism drives the tray to rotate, and the moisture on the egg surface separates from the eggshell under the action of centrifugal force. This solves the problem of soft-boiled eggs being difficult to dry after cooling, enabling timely cooling and resulting in better yolk shaping.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of egg product processing technology, specifically to a shaping and rapid cooling device. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of making soft-boiled eggs, rapid cooling is required after the egg white solidifies to ensure the yolk remains runny. Existing cooling devices include a cooling water tank, an egg rack, and a lifting device. The cooling water tank is located underground. The egg rack has a grid structure, with an egg locking device in each grid. Sleeves are installed on the left and right side walls of the egg rack, with guide posts running through them. These guide posts extend to the bottom of the cooling water tank and are fixedly connected to it. The egg rack can move up and down along the guide posts via the sleeves. A hanging ring is installed at the top of the egg rack, and this ring is fixedly connected to the lifting device. The lifting device positions the egg rack directly above the cooling water tank. This device is simple in structure and easy to use. By immersing and removing the egg rack from the cooling water tank using the lifting device, eggs can be easily cooled, saving manpower and improving work efficiency.

[0003] The existing cooling devices have the following problems: because the cooking temperature in the soft-boiled egg processing is low, water droplets on the surface of the cooled eggs are difficult to evaporate quickly, and additional separate equipment is required for drying before the cooked eggs are transported or conveyed to subsequent processing equipment.

[0004] Based on the above situation, there is an urgent need for a shaping and rapid cooling device to solve the problem that soft-boiled eggs are not easy to dry after cooling. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that existing cooling devices are inconvenient for drying soft-boiled eggs after cooling, as the cooking temperature in the soft-boiled egg processing process is relatively low. Water droplets on the surface of the cooled eggs are difficult to evaporate quickly, requiring additional separate equipment for drying before the cooked eggs are transported or conveyed to subsequent processing equipment.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A quick-cooling device for shaping, comprising: A cooking tank, wherein a tray is installed inside the cooking tank and a plurality of cooking compartments are formed on the tray; A lifting mechanism is connected to and drives the pallet to rise and fall; A centrifugal mechanism is installed on the lifting mechanism and is used to drive the tray to rotate; The spraying mechanism is installed on the lifting mechanism.

[0007] Existing cooling devices, due to the low cooking temperature in the soft-boiled egg processing, leave water droplets on the surface of the cooled eggs that are difficult to evaporate quickly, requiring additional separate equipment for drying before the cooked eggs are transported or conveyed to subsequent processing equipment. In this solution, the lifting mechanism raises the tray and the cooked eggs, and the spraying mechanism sprays cooling water onto the eggs for rapid cooling. After sufficient cooling, the centrifugal mechanism drives the tray to rotate, and the water on the egg surface separates from the eggshell under the action of centrifugal force, thereby quickly drying the eggs. This solves the problem of the difficulty in drying soft-boiled eggs after cooling, enabling timely cooling and better yolk shaping. This device, as a pilot-scale test, is also used to test the effects of centrifugation and spray cooling on yolk shaping.

[0008] Furthermore, this solution does not exclusively limit the specific structure of the lifting mechanism. One feasible solution is that the lifting mechanism includes a cylinder installed on the cooking tank and a lifting platform driven by the cylinder. The tray is rotatably connected to the lifting platform. When this solution is adopted, the cylinder drives the lifting platform to rise and fall, thereby driving the tray to rise and fall.

[0009] Furthermore, this solution does not exclusively limit the specific structure of the centrifugal mechanism. One feasible solution is that the centrifugal mechanism includes a shaft connected to the tray, and the shaft is connected to a motor. When this solution is adopted, the motor drives the shaft and the tray to rotate synchronously, thereby causing the water on the surface of the egg to generate centrifugal force.

[0010] Furthermore, to protect the motor, one feasible solution is to connect a pulley to the shaft, and install an annular belt between the pulley and the motor. With this solution, the motor drives the annular belt and pulley to rotate in sequence, thereby driving the shaft to rotate. Since belt drives have the characteristic of slipping under overload, the motor can be effectively prevented from burning out.

[0011] Furthermore, this solution does not exclusively limit the specific structure of the spraying mechanism. One feasible solution is that the spraying mechanism includes a conduit connected to a pump, and a nozzle is installed on the conduit. When this solution is adopted, cooling water is delivered to the conduit by the pump, and the cooling water is sprayed onto the tray by the nozzle.

[0012] Furthermore, to facilitate the timely drainage of cooling water, one feasible solution is to form a filter screen on the cooking rack. When this solution is adopted, the cooling water in the cooking rack can be drained away in a timely manner through the filter screen, so that the eggs can dry quickly.

[0013] Furthermore, to prevent eggs from cracking, one feasible solution is to install a silicone pad inside the steaming rack. When this solution is adopted, the cushioning effect of the silicone pad can effectively protect the eggs and prevent them from cracking.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. The lifting mechanism lifts the tray and cooked eggs, and the spraying mechanism sprays cooling water onto the eggs for rapid cooling. After sufficient cooling, the centrifugal mechanism drives the tray to rotate, and the water on the surface of the eggs separates from the eggshell under the action of centrifugal force, thereby making the eggs dry quickly and solving the problem that soft-boiled eggs are not easy to dry after cooling. Second, since the shaft is connected to a pulley, and an annular belt is installed between the pulley and the motor, the motor drives the annular belt and the pulley to rotate in sequence, thereby driving the shaft to rotate. Since belt drives have the characteristic of slipping under overload, the motor can be effectively prevented from burning out. Third, since the spraying mechanism includes a conduit connected to a pump, and a nozzle is installed on the conduit, cooling water is delivered to the conduit by the pump, and the cooling water is sprayed onto the tray by the nozzle. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall second-view structure of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the image; Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the image; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cooking tank in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure label: 1. Cooking tank; 2. Tray; 3. Lifting mechanism; 4. Centrifugal mechanism; 5. Spraying mechanism; 11. Heating coil; 12. Temperature sensor; 21. Steaming rack; 22. Filter screen; 31. Cylinder; 32. Lifting platform; 41. Shaft; 42. Motor; 43. Pulley; 44. Belt; 411. Fixed end; 412. Movable end; 413. Limiting groove; 414. Limiting post; 51. Conduit; 52. Sprayer head. Detailed Implementation

[0017] It should be noted that relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the term "comprising" or any other variations thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0018] The features and performance of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0019] Example: Please refer to Figure 1 A shaping and rapid cooling device, comprising: A cooking tank 1, a tray 2 is installed inside the cooking tank 1 and a plurality of cooking grids 21 are formed on the tray 2; Lifting mechanism 3 connects to and drives pallet 2 to lift. Centrifugal mechanism 4 is installed on lifting mechanism 3 and is used to drive tray 2 to rotate; The spraying mechanism 5 is installed on the lifting mechanism 3.

[0020] Existing cooling devices, due to the low cooking temperature in the soft-boiled egg processing, leave water droplets on the surface of the cooled eggs that are difficult to evaporate quickly, requiring additional separate equipment for drying before the cooked eggs are transported or conveyed to subsequent processing equipment. In this solution, the lifting mechanism raises the tray and the cooked eggs, and the spraying mechanism sprays cooling water onto the eggs for rapid cooling. After sufficient cooling, the centrifugal mechanism drives the tray to rotate, and the water on the egg surface separates from the eggshell under the action of centrifugal force, thereby quickly drying the eggs. This solves the problem of the difficulty in drying soft-boiled eggs after cooling, enabling timely cooling and better yolk shaping. This device, as a pilot-scale test, is also used to test the effects of centrifugation and spray cooling on yolk shaping.

[0021] Reference Figure 2 This solution does not limit the specific structure of the lifting mechanism 3. One feasible solution is that the lifting mechanism 3 includes a cylinder 31 installed on the cooking tank 1 and a lifting platform 32 driven by the cylinder 31. The tray 2 is rotatably connected to the lifting platform 32. When this solution is adopted, the cylinder 31 drives the lifting platform 32 to rise and fall, thereby driving the tray 2 to rise and fall.

[0022] Optionally, in this embodiment, four cylinders 31 are installed on the cooking tank 1, and each cylinder 31 is rigidly connected to the lifting platform 32, so that the four cylinders 31 are forced to synchronize.

[0023] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 This solution does not limit the specific structure of the centrifugal mechanism 4. One feasible solution is that the centrifugal mechanism 4 includes a shaft 41 connected to the tray 2. The shaft 41 is connected to a motor 42. When this solution is adopted, the motor 42 drives the shaft 41 and the tray 2 to rotate synchronously, thereby causing the water on the surface of the egg to generate centrifugal force.

[0024] To protect the motor 42, one feasible solution is to connect the shaft 41 to the pulley 43, and install an annular belt 44 between the pulley 43 and the motor 42. When this solution is adopted, the motor 42 drives the annular belt 44 and the pulley 43 to rotate in sequence, which in turn drives the shaft 41 to rotate. Since the belt drive has the characteristic of overload slippage, it can effectively prevent the motor 42 from burning out.

[0025] Reference Figure 4 This solution does not limit the specific structure of the spraying mechanism 5. One feasible solution is that the spraying mechanism 5 includes a conduit 51 connected to the pump, and a nozzle 52 is installed on the conduit 51. When this solution is adopted, cooling water is delivered to the conduit 51 by the pump, and the nozzle 52 sprays the cooling water onto the tray 2.

[0026] Optionally, in this embodiment, a hose is installed between the conduit 51 and the pump, and a throttle valve is installed on the hose. The motor 42 is connected to a frequency converter. When this scheme is adopted, the amount of sprayed cooling water is adjusted by the throttle valve, and the speed of the tray 2 is adjusted by the frequency converter, thereby adjusting the centrifugal force, so as to test the effect of different centrifugal forces and sprayed cooling water volume on the egg yolk setting.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In order to facilitate the timely drainage of cooling water, one feasible solution is to form a filter screen 22 on the steaming rack 21. When this solution is adopted, the cooling water in the steaming rack 21 can be drained away in time through the filter screen 22, so that the eggs can dry quickly.

[0028] To prevent eggs from cracking, one feasible solution is to install a silicone pad inside the steaming rack 21. When this solution is used, the cushioning effect of the silicone pad can effectively protect the eggs and prevent them from cracking.

[0029] Reference Figure 5To facilitate the disassembly of pallet 2, one feasible solution is as follows: Shaft 41 includes a fixed end 411 rotatably connected to lifting mechanism 3 and a movable end 412 connected to pallet 2. A limiting groove 413 is formed on the fixed end 411, and a limiting post 414 that cooperates with the limiting groove 413 is formed on the movable end 413. When using this solution, the movable end 412 is lifted upward and the limiting groove 414 is disengaged from the limiting groove 413. After rotating the movable end 413, the movable end 412 is moved downward to remove pallet 2.

[0030] Reference Figure 6 This solution does not limit the heating structure of the cooking tank 1. One feasible solution is to install an electric heating coil 11 and a temperature sensor 12 for controlling the electric heating coil 11 inside the cooking tank 1. When this solution is adopted, the heating power of the heating coil 11 is adjusted by the temperature sensor 12 so as to maintain the liquid temperature in the cooking tank 1 within a specified range.

[0031] To address the issue of soft-boiled eggs being difficult to dry after cooling, this design uses a lifting mechanism 3 to elevate the tray 2 and the cooked eggs. A spraying mechanism 5 then sprays cooling water onto the eggs for rapid cooling. After sufficient cooling, a centrifugal mechanism 4 rotates the tray 2, causing the surface moisture to separate from the eggshell under centrifugal force, thus drying the eggs quickly. This solves the problem of soft-boiled eggs being difficult to dry after cooling, allowing for timely cooling and better yolk setting. This device, as a pilot-scale test, is also used to experiment with the effects of centrifugation and spray cooling on yolk setting.

[0032] To protect the motor 42, in this solution, since the shaft 41 is connected to the pulley 43, and an annular belt 44 is installed between the pulley 43 and the motor 42, the motor 42 drives the annular belt 44 and the pulley 43 to rotate in sequence, thereby driving the shaft 41 to rotate. Since the belt drive has the characteristic of overload slippage, it can effectively prevent the motor 42 from burning out.

[0033] To facilitate cooling of the eggs, in this design, the spraying mechanism 5 includes a conduit 51 connected to a pump, and a nozzle 52 is installed on the conduit 51. Cooling water is pumped to the conduit 51 and sprayed onto the tray 2 by the nozzle 52.

[0034] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the 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 invention. Therefore, the 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. A setting and rapid cooling device, characterized by comprising: include: A cooking tank (1) is provided with a tray (2) and a plurality of cooking grids (21) are formed on the tray (2). The lifting mechanism (3) is connected to and drives the tray (2) to rise and fall; Centrifugal mechanism (4) is installed on the lifting mechanism (3) and is used to drive the tray (2) to rotate; The spraying mechanism (5) is installed on the lifting mechanism (3).

2. The shaping and rapid cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (3) includes a cylinder (31) installed on the cooking tank (1) and a lifting platform (32) driven by the cylinder (31), and the tray (2) is rotatably connected to the lifting platform (32).

3. The shaping and rapid cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The centrifugal mechanism (4) includes a shaft (41) connected to the tray (2), and the shaft (41) is driven by a motor (42).

4. The shaping and rapid cooling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shaft (41) is connected to a pulley (43), and an annular belt (44) is installed between the pulley (43) and the motor (42).

5. The shaping and rapid cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spraying mechanism (5) includes a conduit (51) connected to a pump, on which a nozzle (52) is mounted.

6. The setting and rapid cooling device according to claim 1, wherein A filter screen (22) is formed on the cooking grid (21).

7. The setting and rapid cooling device according to claim 1, wherein A silicone pad is installed inside the cooking chamber (21).

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