A steam sterilization apparatus for egg processing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of steam sterilization equipment for egg processing, belong to steam sterilization equipment field, including sterilization box, the sterilization box side is equipped with steam generator box, spray plate is installed in the sterilization box, the spray plate top is fixedly connected with adapter seat, the adapter seat is hinged with locating seat, and the locating seat is fixedly installed on the inner wall of sterilization box;Through reciprocating motor drive adjusting tooth rotation, drive both sides vertical tooth bar and adjusting column reciprocate, make and adjust the spray plate of column abutment with locating seat as fulcrum to realize reciprocating swing, cooperate with the deformable characteristics of flexible pipe, let spray plate can be dynamically adjusted steam spray angle and range in sterilization box, ensure that steam can quickly and fully cover each area in box, solve the problem that fixed nozzle is easy to form sterilization dead angle in prior art, ensure that egg product each part can be sterilized, reduce the deterioration risk caused by microbial residue in subsequent storage and transportation process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of steam sterilization equipment, specifically relating to a steam sterilization equipment for egg processing. Background Technology

[0002] Steam sterilization equipment for egg processing is the core equipment in the deep processing industry chain of eggs used to kill microorganisms in egg products. Its core principle is to use the high temperature and penetrating power of saturated steam to destroy the protein structure and enzyme system of microorganisms, thereby achieving sterilization, extending the shelf life of products, and ensuring food safety.

[0003] According to the authorization announcement number CN221011804U, a pressure saturated steam sterilization device for food processing is known prior art. Although the patented technology allows steam in the sterilization tank to be introduced into a storage component for temporary storage after use, enabling workers to directly open the sterilization tank to remove food and put in the next batch of food to be sterilized, and then reintroduce the hot air in the sterilization tank for reuse, resulting in high heat utilization and efficiency, the technical solution of this patent still has the following defects in actual use: the flexible pipe of the steam generating pipe in the device is fixedly connected to the steam tank, and the fixed steam nozzle may create some hard-to-reach areas inside the steam tank, resulting in sterilization dead zones. Microorganisms in these dead zones cannot be effectively killed, which may lead to food spoilage during subsequent storage and transportation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steam sterilization device for egg processing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a steam sterilization device for egg processing, comprising a sterilization chamber, a steam generator installed on one side of the sterilization chamber, a spray plate installed in the sterilization chamber, a transfer seat fixedly connected to the top of the spray plate, a positioning seat hinged to the transfer seat, the positioning seat fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sterilization chamber, adjusting columns symmetrically abutting on both sides of the top of the spray plate, the adjusting columns penetrating the top of the sterilization chamber, a fixing ring sleeved on the top of the adjusting column, a vertical toothed rod fixedly connected to one side of the fixing ring, an adjusting tooth meshing with the vertical toothed rod, and a reciprocating motor drivingly connected to one end of the adjusting tooth.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the steam generating chamber is connected to a conveying pipe, the conveying pipe is connected to a flexible pipe, the flexible pipe extends sealed into the sterilization chamber, and one end of the flexible pipe is connected to a spray plate.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the adjusting teeth engage with the vertical toothed rods on both the left and right sides.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the reciprocating motor is fixedly mounted on a support frame, which is fixedly installed on the top of the sterilization chamber.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the sterilization chamber is fitted with two sets of sealing rings, and the adjusting column passes through the sealing rings and extends into the interior of the sterilization chamber.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the adjusting column is provided with an outer diameter thread, the fixing ring is provided with an inner diameter thread, and the fixing ring is spirally disposed on the adjusting column.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a receiving ring is fixedly connected to the adjusting column, and the receiving ring and the fixed ring are in contact.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This steam sterilization equipment for egg processing uses a reciprocating motor to drive the adjusting gears to rotate, which in turn drives the vertical toothed rods and adjusting columns on both sides to move up and down. This causes the spray plate, which abuts against the adjusting column, to swing back and forth with the positioning seat as the fulcrum. Combined with the deformable characteristics of the flexible tube, the spray plate can dynamically adjust the steam spray angle and range within the sterilization chamber, ensuring that the steam can quickly and fully cover all areas inside the chamber. This solves the problem of sterilization dead zones that are easily formed by fixed nozzles in existing technologies, ensuring that all parts of the egg products can be sterilized and reducing the risk of spoilage due to microbial residues during subsequent storage and transportation. This steam sterilization equipment for egg processing uses two sets of sealing rings fitted onto the sterilization chamber, with an adjusting column extending through the sealing rings into the chamber. The sealing rings tightly seal the gap between the sterilization chamber and the adjusting column, effectively preventing the leakage of high-temperature, high-pressure steam from inside the sterilization chamber. This avoids heat waste caused by steam loss and maintains a stable sterilization environment inside the chamber. Furthermore, the sealing rings guide the reciprocating adjusting column, limiting its radial displacement during movement. This allows the adjusting column to drive the spray plate to reciprocate stably, improving the overall sterilization performance. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the spray plate installation structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hinged structure of the positioning seat and the adapter seat of this utility model. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the vertical toothed rod and the adjusting tooth of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Sterilization chamber; 2. Steam generator; 3. Delivery pipe; 31. Flexible pipe; 4. Spray plate; 5. Positioning seat; 51. Adapter seat; 6. Adjusting column; 61. External diameter thread; 62. Receiving ring; 7. Sealing ring; 8. Fixing ring; 9. Vertical rack; 10. Adjusting gear; 11. Reciprocating motor; 12. Support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0016] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. The conditions in the embodiments can be further adjusted according to specific conditions, and simple improvements to the method of the present invention under the premise of the concept of the present invention are all within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0017] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a steam sterilization device for egg processing, including a sterilization chamber 1, a steam generating chamber 2 installed on one side of the sterilization chamber 1, a conveying pipe 3 connected to the steam generating chamber 2, a flexible pipe 31 connected to the conveying pipe 3, the flexible pipe 31 extending sealed into the interior of the sterilization chamber 1, a spray plate 4 installed in the sterilization chamber 1, the flexible pipe 31 connected to the spray plate 4 and the two fixedly connected, an adapter seat 51 fixedly connected to the top of the spray plate 4, a positioning seat 5 hinged to the adapter seat 51, the positioning seat 5 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sterilization chamber 1, adjusting columns 6 symmetrically abutting on both sides of the top of the spray plate 4, the adjusting columns 6 penetrating the top of the sterilization chamber 1, a fixing ring 8 sleeved on the top of the adjusting column 6, a vertical toothed rod 9 fixedly connected to one side of the fixing ring 8, an adjusting tooth 10 meshing with the vertical toothed rod 9, and a reciprocating motor 11 drivingly connected to one end of the adjusting tooth 10.

[0018] In this embodiment, the reciprocating motor 11 drives the adjusting gear 10 to rotate, which in turn drives the vertical gear 9 on both sides and the adjusting column 6 to move up and down reciprocally. That is, the vertical gear 9 on both sides and the adjusting column 6 move in opposite directions. This causes the spray plate 4, which abuts against the adjusting column 6, to swing back and forth with the hinge point of the positioning seat 5 and the adapter seat 51 as the fulcrum. With the deformable characteristics of the flexible tube 31, the spray plate 4 can dynamically adjust the steam spray angle and range in the sterilization chamber 1. The side of the spray plate 4 facing the inside of the sterilization chamber 1 is densely covered with several spray holes (i.e., steam outlet holes) with the same diameter and evenly distributed. Through the combination of the above structure, the problem of sterilization dead corners easily formed by fixed nozzles in the prior art is solved, ensuring that steam can quickly cover all areas in the sterilization chamber 1, ensuring that all parts of the egg products are sterilized, and reducing the risk of spoilage caused by microbial residues during subsequent storage and transportation. In the above scheme, it should be noted that: the flexible tube 31 can expand and contract, and the bottom of the spray plate 4 has several steam outlet holes (this is an existing technical means and is not shown in the figure). When the spray plate 4 swings, the flexible tube 31 can expand and contract accordingly. The top of the spray plate 4 and the bottom of the adjusting column 6 abut against each other but are not connected.

[0019] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The adjusting gear 10 simultaneously engages with the vertical gears 9 on both the left and right sides. The reciprocating motor 11 is fixedly mounted on the support frame 12, and the support frame 12 is fixedly installed on the top of the sterilization chamber 1.

[0020] In this embodiment, the adjusting tooth 10 meshes with the vertical toothed rods 9 on both sides at the same time. When the reciprocating motor 11 drives the adjusting tooth 10 to rotate, the vertical toothed rods 9 on both sides can achieve completely synchronous up-and-down movement (when one side rises, the other side falls), thereby driving the corresponding adjusting column 6 to move synchronously in the opposite direction, so that the spray plate 4 forms a stable and symmetrical reciprocating swing with the positioning seat 5 as the fulcrum, avoiding the spray plate 4 from tilting or swinging trajectory deviation due to asynchronous movement on both sides.

[0021] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The sterilizer 1 is fitted with two sets of sealing rings 7. The adjusting column 6 passes through the sealing rings 7 and extends into the sterilizer 1. The sealing rings 7 can be made of high-temperature resistant rubber material.

[0022] In this embodiment, by fitting two sets of sealing rings 7 onto the sterilization chamber 1 and extending the adjusting column 6 through the sealing rings 7 into the sterilization chamber 1, the sealing rings 7 can tightly fit the gap between the sterilization chamber 1 and the adjusting column 6, effectively blocking the leakage of high-temperature and high-pressure steam inside the sterilization chamber 1, avoiding heat waste caused by steam loss, and maintaining a stable sterilization environment inside the sterilization chamber 1. Furthermore, the sealing rings 7 can guide the reciprocating adjusting column 6, limiting the radial displacement of the adjusting column 6 during the movement, so that the adjusting column 6 can drive the spray plate 4 to stably achieve reciprocating swing, thereby improving the overall sterilization performance.

[0023] Please see Figure 4 The top of the adjusting column 6 is provided with an outer diameter thread 61, and the fixing ring 8 is provided with an inner diameter thread. The fixing ring 8 is spirally mounted on the adjusting column 6.

[0024] In this embodiment, the threaded connection facilitates the replacement or cleaning of the adjusting column 6, the fixing ring 8, or the vertical rack 9 in the future, reducing maintenance costs and operational difficulty.

[0025] Please see Figure 4 A receiving ring 62 is fixedly connected to the adjusting column 6. The receiving ring 62 is located at the end of the outer diameter thread 61, and the top of the receiving ring 62 is in contact with the bottom of the fixing ring 8.

[0026] In this embodiment, by designing the receiving ring 62 at the end of the outer diameter thread 61, when the fixing ring 8 rotates downward along the outer diameter thread 61, the receiving ring 62 will form a physical block to prevent the fixing ring 8 from disengaging from the outer diameter thread 61 due to excessive rotation, ensuring that the fixing ring 8 is always stably assembled within the threaded section of the adjusting column 6. At the same time, the receiving ring 62 can serve as a positioning point for the fixing ring 8, helping the operator to quickly adjust the fixing ring 8 to the appropriate assembly position.

[0027] Working principle and usage process of this utility model: First, open the door of sterilization chamber 1, put the egg products to be sterilized into the sterilization chamber 1, and then start the steam generator 2. The steam generated by the steam generator 2 is transported to the spray plate 4 through the conveying pipe 3 and the flexible pipe 31, and released into the sterilization chamber 1 through the spray holes evenly distributed on its surface. Next, the reciprocating motor 11 is started, driving the adjusting gear 10 to rotate. Because the adjusting gear 10 simultaneously meshes with the vertical gears 9 on both sides, it drives the adjusting columns 6 on both sides to move up and down in opposite directions synchronously (that is, when one adjusting column 6 moves up, the other adjusting column 6 moves down synchronously). Thus, the bottom end of one adjusting column 6 will push the spray plate 4 downward, and the bottom end of one adjusting column 6 will separate from the spray plate 4. Finally, the spray plate 4 swings back and forth around the hinge point of the positioning seat 5 and the adapter seat 51, dynamically adjusting the steam spray angle so that the high-temperature steam can quickly and fully diffuse into the interior of the sterilization chamber 1. At the same time, the flexible tube 31 can expand and contract with the swing of the spray plate 4 to ensure a continuous supply of steam, thereby facilitating the steam sterilization of egg products inside the sterilization chamber 1.

[0028] In the above scheme, it should be noted that: the steam generating box 2 in this application can be an LDR0.043-0.7 series steam generator, and the steam generating box 2 is a product of the prior art. Its specific structure, electrical connection method and working principle of steam generation are all existing public technical means, and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A steam sterilization device for egg processing, comprising a sterilization chamber (1), characterized in that: A steam generator (2) is installed on one side of the sterilization chamber (1). A spray plate (4) is installed in the sterilization chamber (1). A converter seat (51) is fixedly connected to the top of the spray plate (4). A positioning seat (5) is hinged to the converter seat (51). The positioning seat (5) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sterilization chamber (1). Adjustment columns (6) are symmetrically abutted on both sides of the top of the spray plate (4). The adjustment column (6) penetrates the top of the sterilization chamber (1). A fixing ring (8) is sleeved on the top of the adjustment column (6). A vertical toothed rod (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing ring (8). An adjustment tooth (10) is meshed with the vertical toothed rod (9). A reciprocating motor (11) is driven to one end of the adjustment tooth (10).

2. The steam sterilization equipment for egg processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam generator (2) is connected to a conveying pipe (3), and the conveying pipe (3) is connected to a flexible pipe (31). The flexible pipe (31) extends in a sealed manner into the sterilization chamber (1), and one end of the flexible pipe (31) is connected to a spray plate (4).

3. The steam sterilization equipment for egg processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting teeth (10) mesh together with the vertical toothed bars (9) on the left and right sides.

4. The steam sterilization equipment for egg processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reciprocating motor (11) is fixedly mounted on the support frame (12), which is fixedly installed on the top of the sterilization chamber (1).

5. The steam sterilization equipment for egg processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization chamber (1) is fitted with two sets of sealing rings (7), and the adjusting column (6) passes through the sealing rings (7) and extends into the sterilization chamber (1).

6. The steam sterilization equipment for egg processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the adjusting column (6) is provided with an outer diameter thread (61), and the fixing ring (8) is provided with an inner diameter thread. The fixing ring (8) is spirally disposed on the adjusting column (6).

7. The steam sterilization equipment for egg processing according to claim 6, characterized in that: A receiving ring (62) is fixedly connected to the adjusting column (6), and the receiving ring (62) and the fixing ring (8) are in contact.

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