Fryer feed port structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses a fryer inlet structure, including a housing, a conveying section disposed within the housing, and baffle assemblies disposed on both sides of the conveying section. The housing contains oil and is above the conveying section. The baffle assemblies include a fixing plate and a baffle. The fixing plate includes a first fixing plate mounted on the conveying section and a second fixing plate perpendicular to the first fixing plate. The baffle is fixed to the side of the second fixing plate near the other baffle, with its top above the oil surface. The baffle is made of Teflon. Using Teflon material as the baffle avoids the adhesion of scum to the baffle itself, and ensures that the baffle is always above the oil surface, preventing scum from entering the corners of the conveying section and accumulating at the inlet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fried food technology, specifically relating to a feeding port structure for a fryer. Background Technology

[0002] When processing coated food into oil residue in a deep fryer, the inlet is prone to accumulation due to a lack of guidance. This can lead to products accidentally getting stuck on the conveyor belt, causing jamming and product damage. Simultaneously, some of the coating material floats on the oil surface as scum, drifting with the oil's flow. After high-temperature oil residue processing, this drift accumulates in easily sticky areas inside the fryer. Over-frying causes the scum to turn black, increasing the difficulty of later cleaning, affecting the quality of the oil, and resulting in black residue on the product. To address these issues, domestic manufacturers typically add stainless steel baffles at both ends of the conveyor belt to guide the product and block loose coating material and scum before sending it to the outlet. However, stainless steel baffles themselves are prone to coating adhesion, and the resulting black residue can further negatively impact the product. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model addresses the aforementioned technical problems by providing a fryer inlet structure that effectively prevents scum accumulation at the feed inlet and also avoids the adhesion of the coating material by the baffle itself.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a fryer inlet structure, including a box body, a conveying part disposed inside the box body, and baffle assemblies disposed on both sides of the conveying part. The box body contains oil and is higher than the conveying part. The baffle assembly includes a fixing plate and a baffle. The fixing plate includes a first fixing plate installed on the conveying part and a second fixing plate perpendicular to the first fixing plate. The baffle is fixed to the side of the second fixing plate near the other baffle. The top of the baffle is above the oil surface. The baffle is made of Teflon plate. A frying zone is formed between the two baffles, and a non-frying zone is formed outside the two baffles. The baffle prevents oil residue from entering the non-frying zone.

[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, the second fixing plate is provided with at least one round hole and one waist hole, and the direction of the waist hole is set along the length direction of the second fixing plate.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the baffle is fixed to the second fixing plate by countersunk bolts passing through the round hole and the waist hole respectively, and the head of the countersunk bolt is flush with the plane of the baffle.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, there are two circular holes, which are located in the same vertical direction. There are four waist holes, which are arranged in pairs and located in the same vertical direction.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the conveying part includes a mounting frame and a conveying assembly between the mounting frames, the baffle assembly is mounted on the mounting frames on both sides of the conveying assembly, and the frying zone is located directly above the conveying assembly.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the conveying assembly includes gears at both ends, a chain that meshes with the gears, a C-shaped mounting bracket on the chain, and an I-shaped conveying plate inserted into the C-shaped mounting bracket.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the I-shaped conveyor plate is a Teflon plate.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, a height adjustment mechanism is provided on the mounting frames on both sides of the conveying assembly. The height adjustment mechanism includes a fixed seat fixed on the mounting frame, an adjusting nut fixed on the fixed seat, an adjusting bolt cooperating with the adjusting nut, and a fixed frame. The adjusting bolt passes through the adjusting nut and abuts against the fixed frame.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, one end of the first fixing plate is provided with a clearance notch, and the fixing seat passes through the clearance notch and is fixed on the mounting frame.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the end of the baffle assembly away from the feed conveyor is an inclined surface.

[0014] The technical effect of this utility model through the above technical solution is: by setting the baffle assembly above the oil surface, the accumulation of scum at the feed inlet is effectively avoided. The baffle assembly is composed of a fixing plate and a Teflon plate. The Teflon plate on the inner side also avoids the baffle assembly itself from sticking to the coating material, thus solving the impact of black scum on the product. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the partial structure at point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the internal conveying part, baffle assembly, and height adjustment mechanism of this utility model; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point B; Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the baffle assembly structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the height adjustment mechanism; The components in the attached diagram are labeled as follows: 1. Housing; 2. Conveying section; 21. Mounting frame; 22. Conveying assembly; 221. Gear; 222. Chain; 223. C-shaped mounting bracket; 224. I-shaped conveyor plate; 3. Baffle assembly; 31. Fixing plate; 311. First fixing plate; 312. Second fixing plate; 313. Waist hole; 314. Clearance notch; 32. Baffle; 4. Countersunk bolt; 5. Height adjustment mechanism; 51. Fixing seat; 52. Adjusting nut; 53. Adjusting bolt; 54. Fixing frame; 6. Oil level; 7. Feed conveyor. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only used for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit this utility model. For those skilled in the art, this utility model can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0018] See Figure 1-6A fryer inlet structure includes a housing 1, a conveying section 2 disposed within the housing 1, and baffle assemblies 3 disposed on both sides of the conveying section 2. The housing 1 contains oil and is higher than the conveying section 2. The baffle assembly 3 includes a fixing plate 31 and a baffle 32. The fixing plate 31 includes a first fixing plate 311 mounted on the conveying section 2 and a second fixing plate 312 perpendicular to the first fixing plate 311. The baffle 32 is fixed to the side of the second fixing plate 312 near the other baffle 32. The top of the baffle 32 is above the oil surface 6. The baffle 32 is made of Teflon. A frying zone is formed between the two baffles 32, and a non-frying zone is formed outside the two baffles 32. The baffle 32 prevents oil residue from entering the non-frying zone. Here, the fixing plate 31 is formed by bending sheet metal parts to form the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312 respectively. The feeding end of the conveying section 2 is provided with a feeding conveyor 7. The products passing through the feeding conveyor 7 will be conveyed to the feeding end of the conveying section 2. One end of the baffle assembly 3 is located on both sides of the feeding end of the conveying section 2. This part blocks the discharge port of the feeding conveyor 7, so that the products can be guided by the baffle 32 after being conveyed to the conveying section 2 and will not get stuck at the feeding port of the conveying section 2 and form accumulation. Through the structure of baffle 32 plus fixing plate, the baffle 32 can be fixed. The baffle 32 is higher than the oil surface 6. Due to the action of the baffle 32, part of the coating on the product can only be free in the frying zone. Finally, after being fried in the frying zone, it settles on the conveying section 2. Using Teflon plate as baffle 32 can ensure that the baffle 32 can block the scum and not stick the coating to the baffle 32, thus solving the problem of black scum caused by over-frying.

[0019] More specifically, the second fixing plate 312 is provided with at least one round hole and one waist hole 313. The direction of the waist hole 313 is set along the length direction of the second fixing plate 312. The baffle 32 is fixed to the second fixing plate 312 by countersunk bolts 4 passing through the round hole and the waist hole 313 respectively, and the head of the countersunk bolt 4 is flush with the plane of the baffle 32. Here, since the Teflon material baffle 32 is prone to expansion after high temperature, in order to provide room for deformation of the baffle 32, one end is fixed through the round hole and the other end is fixed through the waist hole 313 for expansion and displacement of the baffle 32. The head of the countersunk bolt 4 is flush with the plane of the baffle 32 to ensure that the baffle 32 will not accumulate on the conveying part 2 due to the countersunk bolt 4 jamming the product after installation.

[0020] More specifically, there are two circular holes, both located in the same vertical direction, and four waist holes 313, arranged in pairs and located in the same vertical direction. Here, the two circular holes are provided to ensure that the baffle 32 can be more securely fixed to the fixing plate 31, while the multiple waist holes 313 are provided to give the baffle 32 more room for deformation and movement.

[0021] More specifically, the conveying section 2 includes a mounting frame 21 and a conveying assembly 22 between the mounting frames 21. The baffle assembly is mounted on the mounting frames 21 on both sides of the conveying assembly 22, and the frying zone is located directly above the conveying assembly 22. Here, the mounting frame 21 and the conveying assembly 22 form the conveying section 2. A certain distance is left between the top of the mounting frame 21 and the upper surface of the conveying assembly 22. In order to eliminate the influence of the baffle 32 on the conveying assembly 22, the baffle assembly 3 is mounted on the mounting frame 21. The baffle 32 on the baffle assembly 3 extends towards the conveying section 2, and the bottom surface of the baffle 32 is close to the upper surface of the conveying assembly 22 to prevent the product from getting stuck between the baffle 32 and the conveying section 2.

[0022] More specifically, the conveying assembly 22 includes gears 221 at both ends, chains 222 that mesh with the gears 221, C-shaped mounting brackets 223 mounted on the chains 222, and I-shaped conveying plates 224 inserted into the C-shaped mounting brackets 223. Here, each end of the conveying assembly 22 has two gears 221. The two gears 221 at the same end are connected by a gear shaft. The gears 221 at both ends correspond one-to-one and are connected by the chains 222. C-shaped mounting brackets 223 are attached to the chain pins on the inner side of the chains 222. I-shaped conveying plates 224 are installed between the opposing C-shaped mounting brackets 223 on different chains 222. This structural design of the conveying section 2 ensures a flat surface while reducing gaps, facilitating disassembly and maintenance of the conveying assembly 22, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process, and improving work efficiency.

[0023] More specifically, the I-beam conveyor plate 224 is a Teflon plate. Here, the Teflon material I-beam conveyor plate 224 can prevent the product and the wrapping material on the product from sticking to the surface of the conveyor section 2.

[0024] More specifically, the mounting frames 21 on both sides of the conveying assembly 22 are provided with height adjustment mechanisms 5. The height adjustment mechanism 5 includes a fixed seat 51 fixed on the mounting frame 21, an adjusting nut 52 fixed on the fixed seat 51, an adjusting bolt 53 cooperating with the adjusting nut 52, and a fixed frame 54. The adjusting bolt 53 passes through the adjusting nut 52 and abuts against the fixed frame 54. Here, the fixed frame 54 is fixed inside the housing 1, and the fixed seat 51 is fixed on the mounting frame 21 near the feed end. A fixed block is welded on the fixed frame 54, and the fixed block has a groove. The adjusting bolt 53 passes through the adjusting nut 52 and abuts in the groove. By fixing the adjusting bolt 53 in the groove, it is prevented that the adjusting bolt 53 directly contacts the fixed frame 54 and bears force during adjustment, ensuring that the fixed frame 54 will not deform into a flared shape at both ends. When the height of the conveying part 2 needs to be adjusted, only the adjusting bolts 53 on the mounting frames 21 on both sides need to be adjusted. The feed end of the conveying part 2 will be raised, and the conveying surface of the conveying part 2 will be tilted, which can better support the product being fed and prevent the product from entering unsmoothly due to the angle of the feed.

[0025] More specifically, one end of the first fixing plate 311 is provided with a clearance notch 314, and the fixing seat 51 passes through the clearance notch 314 and is fixed to the mounting frame 21. Here, the clearance notch 314 is provided at the end of the first fixing plate 311 near the feed end. When the first fixing plate 311 is installed on the mounting frame 21, the mounting frame 21 will be exposed at the clearance notch 314, and the fixing seat 51 of the height adjustment structure is welded to the exposed mounting frame 21.

[0026] More specifically, the end of the baffle assembly 3 away from the feed conveyor 7 is an inclined surface. Here, the feeding end of the conveying section 2 is also provided with a pressing conveying section (not shown in the figure). When the end of the baffle assembly 3 away from the feed conveyor 7 is set as an inclined surface, it is to avoid the pressing conveying section.

[0027] The specific working process of this utility model is as follows: The height adjustment mechanism 5 is adjusted to the appropriate working position of the conveying section 2. The coated product is conveyed from the feeding conveyor 7 to the feeding end of the conveying section 2. The conveying section 2 is driven by an external motor. The part of the coated material entering the feeding end of the conveying section 2 will float on the oil surface 6 and move away with the movement direction of the conveying section 2. The baffle 32 above the oil surface 6 can concentrate the coated material in the frying area while guiding the product conveying, preventing the coated material from moving away randomly. The Teflon material baffle 32 will not stick to the coated material. After being fried at high temperature, the coated material will eventually become fried sediment on the surface of the conveying section 2. The oil residue generated by the fried product and the coated material is sent to the next working stage through the conveying section 2 and the flow direction of the oil.

[0028] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fryer inlet structure, comprising a housing (1), a conveying section (2) disposed within the housing (1), and baffle assemblies (3) disposed on both sides of the conveying section (2), wherein the housing (1) contains oil and is higher than the conveying section (2), characterized in that, The baffle assembly (3) includes a fixing plate (31) and a baffle (32). The fixing plate (31) includes a first fixing plate (311) installed on the conveying part (2) and a second fixing plate (312) perpendicular to the first fixing plate (311). The baffle (32) is fixed on the side of the second fixing plate (312) near the other baffle (32). The top of the baffle (32) is above the oil surface (6). The baffle (32) is a Teflon plate. A frying zone is formed between the two baffles (32), and a non-frying zone is formed outside the two baffles (32). The baffle (32) prevents oil residue from entering the non-frying zone.

2. The fryer inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second fixing plate (312) is provided with at least one round hole and one waist hole (313), and the direction of the waist hole (313) is set along the length direction of the second fixing plate (312).

3. The fryer inlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The baffle (32) is fixed to the second fixing plate (312) by countersunk bolts (4) passing through the round hole and the waist hole (313) respectively, and the head of the countersunk bolt (4) is flush with the plane of the baffle (32).

4. The fryer inlet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are two circular holes, which are located in the same vertical direction. There are four waist holes (313), which are arranged in pairs and located in the same vertical direction.

5. The fryer inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying unit (2) includes a mounting frame (21) and a conveying assembly (22) between the mounting frames (21). The baffle assembly (3) is mounted on the mounting frames (21) on both sides of the conveying assembly (22). The frying zone is located directly above the conveying assembly (22).

6. The fryer inlet structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (22) includes gears (221) at both ends, a chain (222) that meshes with the gears (221), a C-shaped mounting bracket (223) on the chain (222), and an I-shaped conveying plate (224) inserted into the C-shaped mounting bracket (223).

7. The fryer inlet structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The I-shaped conveyor plate (224) is a Teflon plate.

8. The fryer inlet structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting frames (21) on both sides of the conveying assembly (22) are equipped with height adjustment mechanisms (5). The height adjustment mechanism (5) includes a fixed seat (51) fixed on the mounting frame (21), an adjusting nut (52) fixed on the fixed seat (51), an adjusting bolt (53) cooperating with the adjusting nut (52), and a fixed frame (54). The adjusting bolt (53) passes through the adjusting nut (52) and abuts against the fixed frame (54).

9. The fryer inlet structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first fixing plate (311) has a clearance notch (314) at one end, and the fixing seat (51) passes through the clearance notch (314) and is fixed on the mounting frame (21).

10. The fryer inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the baffle assembly (3) away from the feed conveyor is an inclined surface.

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