A tofu block draining rack capable of layered draining
By combining layered design with extrusion components, the problem of existing tofu block draining racks being inconvenient for multi-layer drainage is solved, achieving an efficient and safe tofu block draining process, and improving both throughput and quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHAANXI JINDOUZI BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
The existing tofu block draining racks are not convenient for multi-layer drainage, resulting in low drainage efficiency and an inability to process a large number of tofu blocks at the same time.
A layered draining rack for tofu blocks was designed, comprising a support frame, a draining mechanism, and a squeezing component. The support frame is equipped with multiple independent draining units, each with gauze and a draining frame. Water is collected centrally through guide blocks and water pipes, and the squeezing method combined with the squeezing plate and soft pad accelerates water seepage.
It achieves continuity and efficiency in multi-layered drainage, shortens drainage time, and can process a large number of tofu blocks at the same time, ensuring the integrity of the tofu blocks and the drainage effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a draining rack, specifically a draining rack for tofu blocks that can drain water in layers, belonging to the technical field of draining racks for tofu blocks. Background Technology
[0002] A tofu draining rack is a rack used to remove moisture from tofu or other ingredients. Typically, this rack is designed with multiple parallel beams or shelves, allowing tofu blocks to be placed evenly on it, helping the moisture to drain naturally, making the tofu firmer and more solid, suitable for further cooking or storage.
[0003] Currently, existing tofu block draining racks, while generally facilitating the draining of tofu blocks, are not ideal for multi-layer drainage. This limits the amount of tofu blocks that can be drained at once, thus restricting the draining efficiency. Therefore, this paper proposes a multi-layered tofu block draining rack. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention proposes a multi-layered drain rack for tofu blocks to solve the problem of inconvenience in multi-layered draining in the prior art.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a tofu block draining rack that can drain in layers, including a support frame, and a draining mechanism is provided above the support frame; The draining mechanism includes two fixed frames, the bottom surface of each fixed frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame, six drain racks are fixedly connected to the side of the two fixed frames that are close to each other, a drain frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of each drain rack, gauze is provided inside each drain frame, the outer surface of each gauze is in contact with the outer surface of the drain frame, drain holes are provided at equal intervals on the upper surface of each drain frame, two guide blocks are fixedly connected to the outer surface of each drain rack, a water guide pipe is fixedly connected to the side of each set of drain racks that are close to each other, and a collection frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame. An extrusion assembly is provided above the support frame.
[0006] The extrusion assembly includes six fixed frames. The bottom surface of each fixed frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the drain rack. The inner wall of each fixed frame is threaded with a screw. The bottom end of each screw is rotatably connected to an extrusion plate. The bottom surface of each extrusion plate is fixedly connected with a soft pad.
[0007] The bottom surface of the support frame is fixedly connected to four support legs, and the bottom surface of each support leg is fixedly connected to a base.
[0008] Each of the fixed frames has a reinforcing block fixedly connected to both sides, and the bottom surface of each reinforcing block is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame.
[0009] A rotating plate is fixedly connected to the top of each screw, and a handle is fixedly connected to the upper surface of each rotating plate.
[0010] Two limiting posts are fixedly connected to the upper surface of each extrusion plate, and the outer surface of each limiting post is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame.
[0011] This utility model provides a layered draining rack for tofu blocks, which has the following beneficial effects: This layered tofu block draining rack features six draining racks fixed in parallel above a support frame via two fixed brackets. Each rack is independently equipped with a draining frame and gauze, forming six independent and parallel draining units. This layered design increases the effective draining area of the rack several times compared to traditional single-layer structures, allowing for the simultaneous draining of a large number of tofu blocks. This completely overcomes the limitation of traditional equipment that can only process a small number of tofu blocks at a time. In terms of flow guidance, two guide blocks fixed to the outer surface of each draining rack guide the water seeping out of the draining frame to both sides, and then guide it through a water pipe to a collection frame on the support frame. This achieves centralized collection and orderly discharge of water, avoiding the problem of upper-layer draining water dripping onto the surface of lower-layer tofu blocks in multi-layer structures. This ensures that the draining process of each layer does not interfere with each other, improving the continuity and effectiveness of the draining process. Furthermore, each draining unit adopts a certain tilt effect, making draining and water flow more convenient.
[0012] This layered tofu draining rack allows you to rotate a screw to push the pressing plate and soft pad downwards, gently squeezing the tofu blocks and causing internal moisture to quickly seep out into the draining frame. This combination of active squeezing and natural drainage significantly shortens the draining time compared to the traditional method that relies solely on gravity. This method is especially effective for tofu blocks with high water content, as it is similar to squeezing with a heavy object. At the same time, the soft pad prevents physical damage to the tofu blocks during the squeezing process, ensuring their integrity and balancing drainage efficiency with product quality. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed frame structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drain frame structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the right side of the drain frame structure of this utility model; Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the flow guide block structure of this utility model.
[0014] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures Support frame; Draining mechanism; 201, fixing frame; 202, draining rack; 203, collection frame; 204, draining frame; 205, gauze; 206, guide block; 207, water guide pipe; 208, drain hole; Extrusion assembly; 301, fixing frame; 302, screw; 303, extrusion plate; 304, pad; 4. Support leg; 5. Base; 6. Reinforcing block; 7. Limiting post; 8. Rotating plate; 9. Handle. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.
[0016] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model embodiment provides a tofu block draining rack that can drain in layers, including a support frame 1, and a draining mechanism 2 is provided above the support frame 1; The draining mechanism 2 includes two fixed frames 201. The bottom surface of each fixed frame 201 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame 1. Six drain racks 202 are fixedly connected to one side of the two fixed frames 201 that are close to each other. A drain frame 204 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of each drain rack 202. Four support legs 4 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support frame 1. A base 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of each support leg 4. The support legs 4 and the base 5 can raise the support frame 1 to a certain height. The base 5 increases the contact area with the ground. Together with the support legs 4, it can significantly enhance the stability of the entire draining rack and prevent it from tipping over when placing tofu blocks, performing squeezing operations, or being subjected to slight collisions, thereby improving safety during use.
[0017] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 and Figure 3Each drain frame 204 has a gauze 205 inside, and the outer surface of each gauze 205 is in contact with the outer surface of the drain frame 204. Each drain frame 204 has drain holes 208 arranged at equal intervals on its upper surface. Each drain rack 202 has two guide blocks 206 fixedly connected to its outer surface. Each set of drain racks 202 has a water guide pipe 207 fixedly connected to one side of each other. The upper surface of the support frame 1 is fixedly connected to a collection frame 203. Each fixed frame 201 has a reinforcing block 6 fixedly connected to both sides. The bottom surface of each reinforcing block 6 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame 1. The reinforcing block 6 connects the fixed frame 201 and the support frame 1, which can effectively enhance the connection strength between the fixed frame 201 and the support frame 1 and prevent the fixed frame 201 from loosening, deforming or even breaking due to excessive force.
[0018] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 3 A squeezing assembly 3 is installed above the support frame 1. The squeezing assembly 3 includes six fixed frames 301. The bottom surface of each fixed frame 301 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the draining frame 202. The inner wall of each fixed frame 301 is threaded with a screw 302. The bottom end of each screw 302 is rotatably connected to a squeezing plate 303. The bottom surface of each squeezing plate 303 is fixedly connected with a soft pad 304. By rotating the screw 302, the squeezing plate 303 can be moved downward to moderately squeeze the tofu blocks in the draining frame 204. This can accelerate the seepage of water from the tofu blocks and greatly improve the drainage efficiency. At the same time, the soft pad 304 on the bottom surface of the squeezing plate 303 can effectively buffer the squeezing force and avoid damaging the shape and structure of the tofu blocks during the squeezing process, ensuring the integrity of the tofu blocks and making the drained tofu blocks more suitable for use.
[0019] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 3 Each screw 302 has a rotating plate 8 fixedly connected to its top end, and a handle 9 fixedly connected to the upper surface of each rotating plate 8. The rotating plate 8 and the handle 9 provide convenient force application points for rotating the screw 302. By holding the handle 9 and rotating the rotating plate 8, the user can more easily and effortlessly drive the screw 302 to rotate, thereby adjusting the position of the extrusion plate 303.
[0020] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 3 Two limiting posts 7 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of each extrusion plate 303. The outer surface of each limiting post 7 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 301. During the up-and-down movement of the extrusion plate 303, the limiting post 7 slides along the inner wall of the fixed frame 301. It can play a good guiding role in the movement direction of the extrusion plate 303, preventing the extrusion plate 303 from shifting or tilting due to the rotation of the screw 302 during the movement, ensuring that the extrusion plate 303 can apply pressure to the tofu block evenly, and ensuring the uniformity of the drainage effect.
[0021] When using this utility model: First, the user adjusts the device to a suitable position. Then, the tofu blocks are placed into the draining frame 204 one by one. When the tofu blocks are placed into the draining frame 204, the gauze 205 inside the draining frame 204 is adjusted. The gauze 205 can protect the bottom of the tofu blocks and will not affect the drainage effect. Meanwhile, during the draining process of the tofu blocks, the user rotates the rotating plate 8 by holding the handle 9. The rotating plate 8 drives the screw 302 to rotate within the fixed frame 301. Since the screw 302 is threadedly connected to the fixed frame 301, the rotation of the screw 302 is converted into the vertical movement of the extrusion plate 303. The soft pad 304 descends along with the extrusion plate 303 until the soft pad 304 is in close contact with the surface of the tofu block. At this time, continue to rotate the handle 9, and the soft pad 304 will apply a gradually increasing extrusion force to the tofu block. When extruding, it is necessary to pay attention to the extrusion force. Only a slight extrusion is needed to avoid excessive extrusion force. Then, the moisture inside the tofu block is encouraged to seep out more quickly through the gauze 205 into the drain frame 204, and then flow out through the drain hole 208. The two guide blocks 206 guide the water to flow to both sides of the drain rack 202, and finally discharge it into the collection frame 203 through the water pipe 207, thus achieving rapid collection and orderly discharge of water. When the tofu block reaches the ideal draining effect, the user turns the handle 9 in the opposite direction, and the screw 302 drives the extrusion plate 303 to rise, and the soft pad 304 separates from the tofu block. At this time, the drained tofu block can be taken out for the next step of processing.
[0022] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A layered draining rack for tofu blocks, comprising a support frame (1), characterized in that: A drainage mechanism (2) is provided above the support frame (1); The draining mechanism (2) includes two fixed frames (201). The bottom surface of each fixed frame (201) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame (1). Six drain racks (202) are fixedly connected to the side of the two fixed frames (201) that are close to each other. A drain frame (204) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of each drain rack (202). Gauze (205) is provided inside each drain frame (204). The outer surface of each gauze (205) is in contact with the outer surface of the drain frame (204). Drain holes (208) are arranged at equal intervals on the upper surface of each drain frame (204). Two guide blocks (206) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of each drain rack (202). A water guide pipe (207) is fixedly connected to the side of each set of drain racks (202) that are close to each other. A collection frame (203) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame (1). An extrusion assembly (3) is provided above the support frame (1).
2. The tofu block draining rack with layered drainage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extrusion assembly (3) includes six fixed frames (301), the bottom surface of each fixed frame (301) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the drain rack (202), the inner wall of each fixed frame (301) is threaded with a screw (302), the bottom end of each screw (302) is rotatably connected with an extrusion plate (303), and the bottom surface of each extrusion plate (303) is fixedly connected with a soft pad (304).
3. The tofu block draining rack with layered drainage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the support frame (1) is fixedly connected to four support legs (4), and the bottom surface of each support leg (4) is fixedly connected to a base (5).
4. A layered draining rack for tofu blocks according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the fixed frames (201) has a reinforcing block (6) fixedly connected to both sides, and the bottom surface of each reinforcing block (6) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame (1).
5. A layered draining rack for tofu blocks according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each screw (302) has a rotating plate (8) fixedly connected to its top end, and a handle (9) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of each rotating plate (8).
6. A layered draining rack for tofu blocks according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two limiting posts (7) are fixedly connected to the upper surface of each of the extrusion plates (303), and the outer surface of each of the limiting posts (7) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame (301).