A beef jerky drying rack

Abstract

This utility model discloses a drying rack for air-drying beef jerky. This utility model relates to the field of beef processing technology. The solution includes: a drying rack for air-drying beef jerky, comprising: a support base; two lifting guide components extending vertically and respectively installed on both sides of the support base; two adjusting lock shafts respectively installed on both sides of the support base; and multiple drying support components spaced vertically between the two lifting guide components, with each side of the drying support component capable of sliding and guiding with a corresponding lifting guide component. In the locked state, each side of the drying support component can be locked to a preset position of the corresponding adjusting lock shaft. This eliminates space and load limitations for high-level operation, significantly improving operational convenience and safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beef processing technology, specifically to a drying rack for air-drying beef jerky. Background Technology

[0002] The sun-drying process of beef jerky essentially involves controlling water activity to achieve targeted regulation and functional transformation of meat quality. Lowering water activity effectively inhibits microbial growth and metabolism, as well as the activity of endogenous enzymes, reducing deterioration reactions such as lipid oxidation and protein degradation, thereby improving the product's microbial safety and storage stability. Simultaneously, the gradient migration of water drives the reconstruction of intermolecular forces in muscle tissue, promoting the densification of the muscle fiber network and forming a firm and resilient textural characteristic.

[0003] According to the authorization announcement number (CN215490732U), the beef jerky drying rack for breeding cattle includes a base with casters fixed to both sides of the bottom. Storage frames are welded to both sides, and the storage frames contain a support mechanism. During drying, the drying tray is first removed, the beef to be dried is placed on the tray, and then the two sides of the drying tray are placed between the upper and lower retaining seats to secure it. The multi-layered rack structure allows for layered drying of the beef at different heights.

[0004] The structure disclosed in this patent has defects in practical applications, specifically as follows: Although its multi-layer drying tray structure can enable the drying of beef at a preset height, when the operator needs to place the drying tray carrying the beef at a high drying station, the upper and lower clamps on both sides of the drying tray need to be aligned and fitted to complete the limiting and fixing. This operation has significant problems of inconvenience in high-level scenarios due to space and load-bearing limitations. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drying rack for air-drying beef jerky. It addresses the problem that existing drying trays for beef jerky, when placed at high work positions, suffer from significant operational inconvenience due to space and load limitations. This utility model provides a solution that eliminates the space and load limitations of high-position operations, significantly improving operational convenience and safety.

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

[0007] A drying rack for air-drying beef jerky includes: a support base; two lifting guide components extending vertically and respectively installed on both sides of the support base; two adjustment locking shafts respectively installed on both sides of the support base; and multiple drying support components spaced vertically between the two lifting guide components, with each side of the drying support component capable of sliding and guiding with a corresponding lifting guide component. In the unlocked state, the drying support components can move up and down between the two lifting guide components; in the locked state, each side of the drying support component can be locked to a preset position on the corresponding adjustment locking shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, in this utility model, the aforementioned drying support assembly includes: two guide brackets, each corresponding to one of the two lifting guide components; a linkage horizontal shaft, which is installed between the two guide brackets; and multiple load-bearing main shafts, which are detachably installed between the two guide brackets at intervals.

[0009] Furthermore, in this utility model, the above-mentioned lifting guide assembly includes two relatively distributed lifting guide shafts, and the lifting guide shafts are provided with lifting guide grooves along the extension direction; lifting conductors are respectively provided on both sides of the guide bracket, and the two lifting conductors are respectively embedded in the corresponding lifting guide grooves, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering movement of the guide bracket along the extension direction of the lifting guide shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, in this utility model, the aforementioned adjusting lock shaft has multiple adjusting lock grooves along its extension direction; the guide bracket has an installation channel, and a locking component is installed in the installation channel. The locking component can lock and cooperate with the preset adjusting lock groove, thereby realizing the locking of the guide bracket at the corresponding height.

[0011] Furthermore, in this utility model, the locking component includes: a locking pin, which is at least partially disposed in the mounting channel and slides in a guide engagement with the mounting channel; and a return spring, which is disposed in the mounting channel, with one end of the return spring connected to the inner wall of the mounting channel and the other end of the return spring connected to the locking pin.

[0012] Furthermore, in this utility model, a first guide slope is provided on one side of the top of the locking pin, and the first guide slope is inclined along the sliding direction of the locking pin; wherein, when the guide bracket rises along the adjusting lock shaft, the first guide slope can guide and cooperate with the inner wall of the adjusting lock groove.

[0013] Furthermore, in this utility model, the top of the aforementioned position locking groove is provided with a vertically connected assembly groove, and a limit baffle is slidably embedded in the position locking groove; a receiving groove is provided on the lower side of the limit baffle, and a compression spring is installed in the receiving groove, with a linkage member connected to the free end of the compression spring; the linkage member slides and guides the receiving groove, and a second guide slope is provided on one side of the top of the linkage member.

[0014] Furthermore, in this utility model, the guide bracket is provided with multiple mounting slots along the extension direction; the two ends of the bearing spindle can be respectively engaged into the mounting slots corresponding to the two guide brackets to form a detachable engagement.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0016] This application addresses the problem of insufficient operational convenience caused by space and load-bearing limitations when traditional beef jerky drying racks are used to place drying trays for beef at high positions. It proposes a lifting and locking structure consisting of a lifting guide assembly, an adjusting locking shaft, and a drying support assembly. This structure utilizes the sliding engagement of the drying support assembly along the lifting guide assembly and its locking engagement with the adjusting locking shaft to achieve a "low-position loading and overall lifting and locking" operation mode. The entire process eliminates the need for high-position alignment and assembly, ensuring operational continuity during extended periods of operation. This effectively solves the problems of low operational efficiency and high operational difficulty caused by the high-position operation limitations of traditional drying racks. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a drying rack for air-drying beef jerky.

[0019] Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of the drying support components;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a guide bracket;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a sectional view of the guide bracket;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a sectional view of the adjustment lock shaft;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0024] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names:

[0025] 1-Support base, 2-Lifting guide shaft, 3-Adjustment lock shaft, 4-Drying support assembly, 5-Guide bracket, 6-Linkage horizontal shaft, 7-Bearing main shaft, 8-Universal wheel, 9-Lifting guide groove, 10-Lifting conductor, 11-Embedding slot, 12-Installation channel, 13-Locking pin, 14-Reset spring, 15-First guide slope, 16-Third guide slope, 17-Adjustment lock groove, 18-Assembly channel, 19-Limiting baffle, 20-Accommodation channel, 21-Compression spring, 22-Linkage component, 23-Second guide slope. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0027] Example

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides a drying rack for air-drying beef jerky. It includes a support base 1, two lifting guide components, two adjusting lock shafts 3, and multiple drying support components 4. The two lifting guide components extend vertically and are symmetrically installed at both ends of the support base 1. The two adjusting lock shafts 3 are correspondingly distributed on both sides of the support base 1, and are arranged parallel to the lifting guide components. The multiple drying support components 4 are arranged vertically at intervals between the two lifting guide components, and the ends of the drying support components 4 respectively form a sliding guiding engagement with the corresponding lifting guide components.

[0029] When in the unlocked state, the drying support component 4 can move freely up and down along the extension direction of the lifting guide component; when in the locked state, the two ends of the drying support component 4 are locked with the corresponding adjustment lock shaft 3, thereby fixing it at the preset height position.

[0030] The drying process for beef jerky is as follows: Initially, all drying support components 4 must be unlocked from the adjusting lock shafts 3, allowing them to descend along the lifting guide assembly to the support base 1 and stack. During drying, the beef is first placed on the top drying support component 4, then raised to its maximum limit along the lifting guide assembly and locked using the two adjusting lock shafts 3. Next, beef is placed on the second drying support component 4, raised to a preset height, and locked with the two adjusting lock shafts 3. This process is repeated to ensure no interference between the drying support components 4. This operating mode enables efficient drying of beef jerky, combining convenience and orderliness.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this application, the drying support assembly 4 consists of two guide brackets 5, a linkage horizontal shaft 6, and multiple load-bearing main shafts 7; wherein, the two guide brackets 5 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two lifting guide assemblies, and the guide brackets 5 and the corresponding lifting guide assemblies form a sliding guide engagement; the linkage horizontal shaft 6 is connected between the two guide brackets 5 to realize the synchronous linkage of the two guide brackets 5; the multiple load-bearing main shafts 7 are distributed at intervals along the extension direction of the guide brackets 5, and the two ends of the load-bearing main shafts 7 are respectively assembled between the two guide brackets 5 through a detachable structure.

[0032] The connection between the linkage horizontal shaft 6 and the two guide brackets 5 forms an integrated structure for the drying support assembly 4. Operators can use auxiliary devices to operate the linkage horizontal shaft 6, driving the entire drying support assembly 4 to rise and fall synchronously along the lifting guide assembly, significantly improving operational convenience and stability. Multiple hook structures can be pre-installed on the main support shaft 7 for suspending beef for drying. Simultaneously, relying on the detachable assembly relationship between the main support shaft 7 and the guide brackets 5, operators can flexibly adjust the spacing between adjacent main support shafts 7 according to the size parameters of the beef, effectively preventing interference between the beef pieces during the drying process.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments of this application, the lifting guide assembly includes two relatively parallel lifting guide shafts 2, each lifting guide shaft 2 having a lifting guide groove 9 along its own extension direction; lifting conductors 10 are respectively installed at both ends of the guide bracket 5, and the two lifting conductors 10 are respectively embedded in the lifting guide grooves 9 of the two lifting guide shafts 2 to form a sliding guide fit, thereby realizing the lifting of the guide bracket 5 along the extension direction of the lifting guide shaft 2.

[0034] The fitting structure of the lifting conductor 10 and the lifting guide groove 9, and the constrained sliding assembly relationship between the guide bracket 5 and the lifting guide shaft 2: the lifting guide groove 9 effectively prevents the guide bracket 5 from disengaging from the lifting guide shaft 2 by limiting the lifting conductor 10, and also ensures that the guide bracket 5 maintains a smooth movement state during the lifting process, thereby improving the overall operational reliability of the structure.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of this application, the adjusting locking shaft 3 is provided with a plurality of adjusting locking grooves 17 spaced apart along its extension direction; the guide bracket 5 is provided with an installation groove 12, and a locking component is installed in the installation groove 12. The locking component can form a locking engagement with the adjusting locking groove 17 at a preset position, thereby locking the guide bracket 5 at the corresponding height position. When the guide bracket 5 moves to the preset height, the locking component is locked with the adjusting locking groove 17 at the corresponding position by operation, thereby rigidly fixing the guide bracket 5 at the corresponding height position and ensuring that it remains stable in position during the drying operation.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments of this application, the locking assembly includes a locking pin 13 and a return spring 14; wherein, the main body of the locking pin 13 is embedded in the mounting groove 12, and the locking pin 13 and the inner wall of the mounting groove 12 form a sliding guide fit; the return spring 14 is built into the mounting groove 12, one end of the return spring 14 is connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 12, and the other end is connected to the locking pin 13. When the return spring 14 is in its natural state, the elastic force it releases can push the locking pin 13 to move towards the adjusting lock shaft 3, so that part of the structure of the locking pin 13 extends out of the mounting groove 12 and then engages in the corresponding adjusting lock groove 17, so as to achieve the locking of the guide bracket 5 at this height position; when performing the unlocking operation, an external force needs to be applied to move the locking pin 13 into the mounting groove 12, at which time the return spring 14 is compressed and accumulates elastic potential energy.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 4 In some embodiments of this application, a first guide slope 15 is provided on the side of the top of the locking pin 13 near the adjusting lock shaft 3. The first guide slope 15 is arranged at an inclination along the sliding direction of the locking pin 13. When the guide bracket 5 rises along the adjusting lock shaft 3, the first guide slope 15 can form a sliding guide engagement with the inner wall of the adjusting lock groove 17.

[0038] During the beef drying process, the operator first lowers the guide bracket 5 to the designated position, and then places the beef on the supporting main shaft 7. After the beef is placed, the guide bracket 5 is driven to rise along the lifting guide assembly. At this time, the guide bracket 5 drives the locking pin 13 to rise synchronously. When the locking pin 13 passes the adjustment lock groove 17, under the elastic force of the return spring 14, the locking pin 13 partially engages in the adjustment lock groove 17. As the guide bracket 5 continues to rise, the first guide inclined surface 15 of the locking pin 13 abuts against the inner wall of the top wall of the adjustment lock groove 17 and forms a guiding fit. The axial force generated by the abutment drives the locking pin 13 to slide into the mounting groove 12, compressing the return spring 14. When the guide bracket 5 moves to the preset height, the locking pin 13 engages in the corresponding adjustment lock groove 17 under the elastic return action of the return spring 14. The bottom end of the locking pin 13 forms a rigid locking fit with the bottom wall of the adjustment lock groove 17, thereby achieving the locking of the guide bracket 5 at that height.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments of this application, the top of the adjustment lock groove 17 is provided with a vertically connected assembly groove 18, and a limiting baffle 19 is slidably embedded in the assembly groove 18; a receiving groove 20 is provided on the lower side of the limiting baffle 19, and a compression spring 21 is installed in the receiving groove 20. The free end of the compression spring 21 is connected to a linkage member 22; the linkage member 22 and the receiving groove 20 form a sliding guide engagement, and a second guide slope 23 is provided on one side of the top of the linkage member 22.

[0040] During the beef drying process, when the operator drives the guide bracket 5 to rise, the locking pin 13 rises synchronously with the guide bracket 5. When the locking pin 13 passes through the adjustment lock groove 17, the end of the locking pin 13 abuts against and pushes the bottom end of the linkage 22, thereby driving the limit baffle 19 to slide inward along the assembly groove 18. The opening of the adjustment lock groove 17 gradually opens as the limit baffle 19 moves. When the opening size meets the locking requirements, the locking pin 13 is engaged in the adjustment lock groove 17 under the elastic force of the return spring 14, thereby achieving the locking and positioning of the guide bracket 5.

[0041] If the guide bracket 5 needs to be raised further, the first guide slope 15 of the locking pin 13 forms a sliding guide engagement with the top wall of the adjustment lock groove 17. Under the action of the resistance force, the locking pin 13 gradually retracts into the installation groove 12. After the locking pin 13 completely exits the adjustment lock groove 17, the first guide slope 15 of the locking pin 13 continues to maintain a guide engagement with the bottom end of the linkage 22, causing the locking pin 13 to move further into the installation groove 12 until it completely passes the linkage 22. At this time, the linkage 22 loses the external force constraint, and the limiting baffle 19 slides outward along the assembly groove 18 under its own gravity, re-blocking the adjustment lock groove 17.

[0042] When the operator needs to remove the drying support assembly 4, the auxiliary device drives the linkage horizontal shaft 6 to move upward, causing the guide brackets 5 on both sides to rise synchronously until the locking pin 13 disengages from the adjustment lock groove 17. Then, the upward thrust of the auxiliary device is released, and the drying support assembly 4 moves downward under gravity. During this process, the locking pin 13 passes the limiting baffle 19 and cannot be locked into the adjustment lock groove 17 due to the obstruction of the limiting baffle 19. When the locking pin 13 descends to the position of the linkage 22, the bottom end of the locking pin 13 forms a sliding guide engagement with the second guide slope 23 of the linkage 22, pushing the linkage 22 into the receiving channel 20, releasing the limiting constraint on the locking pin 13, allowing the drying support assembly 4 to continue descending, significantly improving operational efficiency. During the overall descent of the drying support assembly 4, the auxiliary device needs to provide stable support to its bottom to avoid structural impact caused by excessive descent speed.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 4It should be noted that, in order to enable the locking pin 13 to disengage more smoothly from the adjusting lock groove 17, a third guide slope 16 is provided on one side of the bottom end of the locking pin 13. When the locking pin 13 moves to the bottom position of the adjusting lock groove 17, the locking pin 13 is exactly at the edge of the adjusting lock groove 17. At this time, the third guide slope 16 and the edge of the bottom end of the adjusting lock groove 17 form a guiding fit. The guide effect of the slope reduces the resistance of the locking pin 13 disengaging from the adjusting lock groove 17, ensuring that it can complete the disengagement action more conveniently. This effectively solves the problem of the locking pin 13 getting stuck between the limiting baffle 19 and the edge of the adjusting lock groove 17.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments of this application, the guide bracket 5 is provided with a plurality of mounting slots 11 spaced apart along its own length direction. The opening of the mounting slot 11 is adapted to the assembly direction of the bearing spindle 7, and the mounting slot 11 and the end shape of the bearing spindle 7 are matched and adapted. The two ends of the bearing spindle 7 can be respectively inserted into the mounting slots 11 of the two guide brackets 5. The mounting slots 11 limit the circumferential position and constrain the axial position of the bearing spindle 7, forming a stable detachable snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments of this application, a collection device may be installed on the support base 1. This collection device can collect and collect the marinade dripping from the beef during the drying process, so as to avoid environmental pollution caused by the direct scattering of the marinade. Casters 8 may be installed at the bottom of the support base 1. The rolling characteristics of the casters 8 enable flexible movement of the overall position, improving the spatial adaptability and ease of operation of the equipment.

[0046] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A beef jerky air-drying rack characterized by, include: Support base (1); Two lifting guide components, the two lifting guide components extend in the vertical direction, and the two lifting guide components are respectively installed on both sides of the support base (1); Two position locking shafts (3) are respectively installed on both sides of the support base (1); Multiple drying support components (4) are arranged vertically between two lifting guide components. The two sides of each drying support component (4) can slide and guide each other with the corresponding lifting guide component. In the unlocked state, the drying support component (4) can move up and down between the two lifting guide components; When locked, both sides of the drying support assembly (4) can be locked to the preset positions corresponding to the adjustment lock shaft (3).

2. The beef jerky air-drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying support component (4) includes: Two guide brackets (5) are distributed one-to-one with the two lifting guide components respectively; Linkage horizontal shaft (6), which is installed between the two guide brackets (5); Multiple load-bearing spindles (7) are detachably mounted at intervals between two guide brackets (5).

3. The beef jerky air-drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting guide assembly includes two oppositely distributed lifting guide shafts (2), and the lifting guide shafts (2) are provided with lifting guide grooves (9) along the extension direction; The guide bracket (5) is provided with lifting conductors (10) on both sides. The two lifting conductors (10) are respectively embedded in the corresponding lifting guide grooves (9), so as to realize the lifting and lowering movement of the guide bracket (5) along the extension direction of the lifting guide shaft (2).

4. The beef jerky air-drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjustment lock shaft (3) has multiple adjustment lock grooves (17) along its extension direction; The guide bracket (5) has an installation groove (12), and a locking component is installed in the installation groove (12). The locking component can lock and cooperate with the preset adjustment lock groove (17) to lock the guide bracket (5) at the corresponding height.

5. The beef jerky air-drying rack according to claim 4, wherein, The locking component includes: A locking pin (13) is at least partially disposed within the mounting channel (12), and the locking pin (13) is slidably guided to the mounting channel (12). A reset spring (14) is disposed in the mounting channel (12). One end of the reset spring (14) is connected to the inner wall of the mounting channel (12), and the other end of the reset spring (14) is connected to the locking pin (13).

6. The drying rack for air-drying beef jerky according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first guide slope (15) is provided on one side of the top of the locking pin (13), and the first guide slope (15) is inclined along the sliding direction of the locking pin (13). When the guide bracket (5) rises along the adjustment lock shaft (3), the first guide slope (15) can guide and cooperate with the inner wall of the adjustment lock groove (17).

7. The beef jerky air-drying rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the adjustment lock groove (17) is provided with a vertically connected assembly groove (18), and a limit baffle (19) is slidably embedded in the adjustment lock groove (17). The lower side of the limiting baffle (19) is provided with a receiving channel (20), and a compression spring (21) is installed in the receiving channel (20). The free end of the compression spring (21) is connected to a linkage (22). The linkage (22) slides and guides the receiving channel (20), and a second guide slope (23) is provided on one side of the top of the linkage (22).

8. The jerky drying rack according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that, The guide bracket (5) has multiple mounting slots (11) along its extension direction; Both ends of the main shaft (7) can be inserted into the corresponding mounting slots (11) of the two guide brackets (5) to form a detachable snap-fit ​​engagement.

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