A rapid drying device for the production of fragrances and flavors

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of fragrance and flavor production technology, and discloses a rapid drying device for fragrance and flavor production. The device includes a vessel body with a lid installed at the top. A rotating rod is installed inside the vessel body, with its upper end penetrating the vessel body and connected to the output end of a motor via a connector. Two sets of adjustment structures are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the rotating rod. This utility model's adjustment structure, through a screw and slider linkage mechanism, achieves precise control of the contact state between the scraper and the vessel wall. During the discharge stage, the operator can drive the scraper to extend radially by rotating the handle, making it closely adhere to the vessel wall to remove residual material. During the stirring and drying stage, the scraper can retract and disengage, eliminating scraper material loss caused by ineffective friction during stirring. Furthermore, it avoids continuous wear on the inner wall of the vessel due to rigid contact, significantly extending the overall service life of the equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fragrance and flavor production technology, specifically a rapid drying device for fragrance and flavor production. Background Technology

[0002] Fragrance and flavor production refers to the process of preparing substances that impart specific aromas to products in the food, daily chemical, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries through natural extraction, chemical synthesis, or biotechnology. Rapid drying equipment is required to dry the raw materials of fragrances and flavors during processing.

[0003] Currently, rapid drying devices for flavor and fragrance raw materials mainly adopt a stirred tank structure. Their working principle involves a stirring motor driving a rotating shaft and stirring rod to mix the raw materials, while simultaneously injecting high-temperature gas to achieve drying. After drying, a control valve at the bottom of the tank is activated to discharge the raw materials. During the discharge process, scrapers inside the tank continuously scrape the inner wall to prevent residue. Although the scrapers effectively remove residue from the tank wall during the discharge stage, they maintain rigid contact with the tank wall throughout the drying process. This continuous friction, lacking adaptability to changing operating conditions, not only causes unnecessary scraper wear but also significantly shortens the equipment's lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rapid drying device for the production of fragrances and flavors, which solves the problem that the scraper always maintains rigid contact with the reactor wall, and the continuous friction not only causes unnecessary scraper wear, but also significantly shortens the service life of the equipment.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: This utility model relates to a rapid drying device for the production of fragrances and flavors, comprising a vessel body, a vessel lid mounted on the upper end of the vessel body, a support base mounted on the upper end of the vessel lid, a motor mounted on the upper end of the support base, a through hole at the upper end of the vessel lid, a cylindrical body rotatably connected within the through hole, a rotating rod disposed inside the vessel body, the upper end of the rotating rod penetrating the cylindrical body and connected to the output end of the motor via a connector, two sets of adjustment structures symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the rotating rod, each adjustment structure including a horizontal plate fixed to the outer side of the rotating rod, a groove at the upper end of the horizontal plate, a slider slidably disposed within the groove, a sliding groove at the outer side of the rotating rod, a moving block slidably connected within the sliding groove, a connecting plate hinged to the lower end of the moving block, the other end of the connecting plate hinged to the upper end of the slider, a screw threadedly connected to the upper end of the cylindrical body, the lower end of the screw connected to the moving block via a bearing, a vertical plate fixed to the lower end of the slider, an installation groove at the outer side of the vertical plate, and a scraper detachably installed within the installation groove.

[0006] Furthermore, a rotating handle is installed at the upper end of the screw, two auxiliary grooves are symmetrically opened on the inner wall of the groove, and auxiliary blocks are fixed on both sides of the slider, with the auxiliary blocks slidably embedded in the corresponding auxiliary grooves.

[0007] Furthermore, the upper end of the kettle lid is connected to a feed pipe and an air inlet pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, multiple support legs are fixed to the outside of the vessel body, and a discharge pipe is connected to the lower end of the vessel body.

[0009] Furthermore, multiple stirring rods are axially fixed to the outer side of the rotating rod.

[0010] Furthermore, one end of the scraper is provided with two positioning blocks, and the inner wall of the mounting groove is provided with two positioning holes, and the two positioning blocks are inserted into the corresponding positioning holes.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of the scraper is provided with a column, the end of the column is provided with a tapered surface, and a fixing structure is sleeved on the outside of the column. The fixing structure includes a fixing sleeve sleeved on the outside of the column, and a shell is provided on the outside of the fixing sleeve. Both the shell and the lower end of the fixing sleeve are provided with tapered surfaces. Multiple through holes are opened circumferentially on the outer side of the tapered surface of the fixing sleeve, and ball bearings are embedded in each through hole. An annular body is provided inside the fixing sleeve, and a cover is installed at one end of the shell. A spring is fixedly installed between the cover and the annular body.

[0012] Furthermore, multiple limiting grooves are formed on the peripheral side of the column, and the number of limiting grooves is the same as the number of balls. When the column is inserted into the fixed sleeve, the spherical surfaces of the multiple balls are partially engaged in the corresponding limiting grooves.

[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: (1) The adjustment structure of this utility model realizes precise control of the contact state between the scraper and the reactor wall through the linkage mechanism of screw and slider. In the discharge stage, the operator can drive the scraper to extend radially by rotating the handle, so that it can closely fit the reactor wall to remove residual materials. In the stirring and drying stage, the scraper can be retracted and disengaged from the contact, eliminating the scraper material loss caused by ineffective friction during the stirring process. On the other hand, it avoids the continuous wear of the inner wall of the reactor by rigid contact, which significantly extends the overall service life of the equipment.

[0014] (2) In this utility model, the column at the end of the scraper is aligned with the center hole of the fixed sleeve, and then the entire housing is pushed toward the column, so that the conical surface of the column is gradually inserted into the fixed sleeve. As the column goes deeper, its conical surface interacts with the conical surface of the fixed sleeve. This force pushes the ball embedded in the through hole of the fixed sleeve to move radially outward, so that the ball makes close contact with both the column and the fixed sleeve. As the housing continues to move forward, the cover compresses the spring, and the reaction force of the spring is transmitted to the fixed sleeve through the ring. The preload of the spring keeps the ball in an outward expansion state, thereby locking the column firmly in the fixed sleeve, forming a stable contact, and completing the rapid installation of the scraper.

[0015] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the vessel body structure; Figure 3 Exploded view of the rotating rod, connecting parts and adjusting structure; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the scraper, vertical plate, and fixing structure; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle; Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a fixed structure. The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: In the diagram: 1. Kettle body; 2. Kettle lid; 3. Support base; 4. Motor; 5. Cylinder; 6. Rotating rod; 7. Connecting piece; 8. Adjusting structure; 801. Horizontal plate; 802. Groove; 803. Sliding block; 804. Moving block; 805. Connecting plate; 806. Screw; 807. Vertical plate; 808. Rotating handle; 809. Auxiliary block; 9. Scraper; 901. Positioning block; 902. Column; 10. Feed pipe; 11. Air inlet pipe; 12. Support leg; 13. Discharge pipe; 14. Stirring rod; 15. Fixing structure; 1501. Fixing sleeve; 1502. Shell; 1503. Ball bearing; 1504. Lid; 1505. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment discloses an implementation method for mixing and drying flavoring raw materials: This utility model is a rapid drying device for the production of fragrances and flavors, including a vessel body 1, a vessel cover 2 installed at the upper end of the vessel body 1, a support base 3 installed at the upper end of the vessel cover 2, a motor 4 installed at the upper end of the support base 3, a through hole opened at the upper end of the vessel cover 2, a cylinder 5 rotatably connected inside the through hole, a rotating rod 6 provided inside the vessel body 1, the upper end of the rotating rod 6 passing through the cylinder 5 and being connected to the output end of the motor 4 through a connector 7; Among them, the rotating rod 6 adopts a long rectangular rod structure. Its top end passes through the cylinder 5 and is connected to the output end of the motor 4 through the connector 7. When the motor 4 starts, its output torque is transmitted to the rotating rod 6 through the connector 7, driving the rotating rod 6 to rotate. Since the rotating rod 6 passes through the cylinder 5 and the two rotate synchronously, the rotation of the rotating rod 6 can drive the cylinder 5 to rotate stably in the through hole of the lid 2. The upper end of the lid 2 is connected to the feed pipe 10 and the air inlet pipe 11; Among them, the feed pipe 10 is used to put fragrance and flavor raw materials into the inside of the reactor body 1 to achieve rapid and controllable material transportation. The air inlet pipe 11 is connected to an external high-temperature air source such as a hot air system, which can introduce high-temperature gas into the inside of the reactor body 1 to provide a stable heat source for the drying process and accelerate the dehydration of materials. Multiple support legs 12 are fixed on the outside of the vessel body 1, a discharge pipe 13 is connected to the lower end of the vessel body 1, and an exhaust valve is installed on the outside of the vessel body 1. Among them, the support leg 12 is used to stably support the entire drying device. The bottom of the vessel body 1 is provided with a discharge pipe 13 for discharging materials after drying. A control valve is installed on the outside of the discharge pipe 13 to regulate or cut off the material flow and realize controllable unloading. The exhaust valve is used to discharge moisture. Multiple stirring rods 14 are axially fixed on the outer side of the rotating rod 6; The stirring rod 14 is used to thoroughly stir the raw materials in the vessel 1 during the drying process, ensuring that the materials are heated evenly and improving the drying efficiency. Specifically, the operator feeds the flavoring and fragrance raw materials into the vessel body 1 through the feed pipe 10 at the upper end of the vessel lid 2. After feeding, the operator closes the feed pipe 10 with a sealing cap to prevent external air from entering. Then, the operator starts the motor 4. The motor 4 starts and drives the rotating rod 6 to rotate through the connecting piece 7. Since the rotating rod 6 has a long rectangular structure and penetrates through the cylinder 5, it drives the cylinder 5 to rotate synchronously within the through hole of the vessel lid 2. The stirring rod 14 on the rotating rod 6... As the rotating rod 6 rotates, the raw materials inside the vessel 1 are thoroughly stirred to prevent clumping and improve heat exchange efficiency. High-temperature gas from the outside enters the vessel 1 through the air inlet pipe 11. Under the action of the high-temperature gas, it penetrates the raw materials and accelerates the evaporation of moisture. The moisture is discharged through the exhaust valve of the vessel 1. When the raw materials reach the predetermined drying standard, the motor 4 is turned off to stop stirring, and the hot air supply of the air inlet pipe 11 is cut off. Then, the control valve on the discharge pipe 13 is opened, and the dried fragrance and flavorings flow out automatically under the action of gravity. If the raw materials have poor flowability, the motor 4 can be started briefly at low speed, and the stirring rod 14 can be used to assist in unloading. After the discharge is completed, the control valve is closed, and it is checked whether there is any residual material inside the vessel 1 to prepare for the next batch of production.

[0020] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 This embodiment discloses an implementation method for adjusting the position of the scraper 9: Two sets of adjustment structures 8 are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the rotating rod 6. The adjustment structure 8 includes a horizontal plate 801 fixed to the outer side of the rotating rod 6. A groove 802 is opened at the upper end of the horizontal plate 801. A slider 803 is slidably arranged in the groove 802. A sliding groove is opened on the outer side of the rotating rod 6. A moving block 804 is slidably connected in the sliding groove. A connecting plate 805 is hinged to the lower end of the moving block 804. The other end of the connecting plate 805 is hinged to the upper end of the slider 803. A screw 806 is threadedly connected to the upper end of the cylinder 5. The lower end of the screw 806 is connected to the moving block 804 through a bearing. A vertical plate 807 is fixed to the lower end of the slider 803. An installation groove is opened on the outer side of the vertical plate 807. A scraper 9 is detachably installed in the installation groove. When the operator rotates the screw 806, the screw 806 is connected to the upper end of the cylinder 5 by a thread, and the screw 806 will move vertically along its axis. The lower end of the screw 806 is connected to the moving block 804 through a bearing. Therefore, the up and down movement of the screw 806 will drive the moving block 804 to slide in the groove of the rotating rod 6. The lower end of the moving block 804 is connected to the connecting plate 805 by a hinge. When the moving block 804 moves, the connecting plate 805 swings accordingly. The other end of the connecting plate 805 is hinged to the slider 803. Therefore, the swing of the connecting plate 805 will push the slider 803 to slide in the groove 802 of the horizontal plate 801. The lower end of the slider 803 is fixed with a vertical plate 807. The movement of the slider 803 will synchronously drive the vertical plate 807 and the scraper 9 installed in the mounting groove of the vertical plate 807 to move radially (towards or away from) the center of the rotating rod 6. A rotary handle 808 is installed at the upper end of the screw 806. Two auxiliary grooves are symmetrically opened on the inner wall of the groove 802. Auxiliary blocks 809 are fixed on both sides of the slider 803. The auxiliary blocks 809 are slidably embedded in the corresponding auxiliary grooves. The rotary handle 808 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the screw 806 as an operation interface for manual adjustment. The cooperation between the auxiliary groove and the auxiliary block 809 forcibly constrains the movement trajectory of the slider 803, preventing the slider 803 from jamming or tilting due to the hinge swing of the connecting plate 805. Specifically, when raw materials remain on the inner wall of the vessel 1, the operator rotates the handle 808 clockwise, causing the screw 806, which is fixedly connected to it, to rotate synchronously. Since the screw 806 and the upper end of the cylinder 5 are threaded together, the rotational motion is converted into the axial downward movement of the screw 806. The lower end of the screw 806 is connected to the moving block 804 through a bearing. As the screw 806 moves downward, the moving block 804 slides synchronously downward in the groove of the rotating rod 6. The moving block 804 drives the slider 803 to move through the hinged connecting plate 805. The tilt angle of the connecting plate 805 changes, converting the downward force into a horizontal thrust. The slider 803 slides outward in the horizontal direction within the groove 802. The auxiliary block 809 assists in the movement of the slider 803. The slider 803 slides smoothly within the groove, ensuring precise motion trajectory. The slider 803 drives the vertical plate 807 fixed at its lower end to move outward synchronously. The scraper 9 installed in the mounting groove of the vertical plate 807 moves radially outward accordingly. Finally, the outer edge of the scraper 9 comes into close contact with the inner wall of the vessel body 1. When the scraper 9 is completely in contact with the inner wall of the vessel body 1, the rotating handle 808 is stopped, and the motor 4 is started. The motor 4 drives the rotating rod 6 to rotate, which in turn causes the scraper 9 to rotate inside the vessel body 1, allowing the scraper 9 to scrape off the residual material on the inner wall of the vessel body 1. After the material on the inner wall of the vessel body 1 is cleaned, the motor 4 is turned off, and then the rotating handle 808 is rotated in the opposite direction to reset the scraper 9, causing the scraper 9 to release its contact with the inner wall of the vessel body 1.

[0021] like Figures 3-6 This embodiment discloses an implementation method for replacing the scraper 9: Two positioning blocks 901 are provided at one end of the scraper 9, and two positioning holes are opened on the inner wall of the mounting groove. The two positioning blocks 901 are inserted into the corresponding positioning holes. During installation, the positioning block 901 of the scraper 9 is aligned with the positioning hole of the vertical plate 807 and inserted to ensure that the scraper 9 is always kept at the installation angle and position required by the design. One end of the scraper 9 is also provided with a column 902. The end of the column 902 is provided with a tapered surface. A fixing structure 15 is sleeved on the outside of the column 902. The fixing structure 15 includes a fixing sleeve 1501 sleeved on the outside of the column 902. A housing 1502 is provided on the outside of the fixing sleeve 1501. The lower ends of the housing 1502 and the fixing sleeve 1501 are both provided with tapered surfaces. Multiple through holes are opened circumferentially on the outer side of the tapered surface of the fixing sleeve 1501. Each through hole is embedded with a ball bearing 1503. A ring is provided inside the fixing sleeve 1501. A cover 1504 is installed on one end of the housing 1502. A spring 1505 is fixedly installed between the cover 1504 and the ring. The fixed sleeve 1501 is magnetic. The column 902 at the end of the scraper 9 is aligned with the center hole of the fixed sleeve 1501. Then, the entire housing 1502 is pushed towards the column 902, so that the conical surface of the column 902 is gradually inserted into the fixed sleeve 1501. As the column 902 goes deeper, its conical surface interacts with the conical surface of the fixed sleeve 1501. This force pushes the ball 1503 embedded in the through hole of the fixed sleeve 1501 to move radially outward, so that the ball 1503 makes close contact with both the column 902 and the fixed sleeve 1501. As the housing 1502 continues to move forward, the cover 1504 compresses the spring 1505. The reaction force of the spring 1505 is transmitted to the fixed sleeve 1501 through the ring. The preload of the spring 1505 keeps the ball 1503 in an outwardly expanding state, thereby firmly locking the column 902 in the fixed sleeve 1501 and forming a stable contact. Multiple limiting grooves are provided on the circumferential side of the column 902. The number of limiting grooves is the same as the number of balls 1503. When the column 902 is inserted into the fixed sleeve 1501, the spherical surfaces of the multiple balls 1503 are partially inserted into the corresponding limiting grooves. Among them, after the column 902 is locked in the fixed sleeve 1501, by rotating the housing 1502, the limiting groove of the column 902 is completely matched with the contact surface of the ball 1503, which transforms the original point contact into surface contact, significantly increases the friction torque, and achieves the effect of preventing accidental loosening. Specifically, when installing the scraper 9 into the mounting groove, the positioning block 901 of the scraper 9 is aligned with the positioning hole of the vertical plate 807 and inserted. Then, the column 902 at the end of the scraper 9 is aligned with the center hole of the fixing sleeve 1501 to ensure that the conical surfaces of the two can fit correctly. Then, the housing 1502 is pushed towards the column 902 as a whole, so that the conical surface of the column 902 is gradually inserted into the fixing sleeve 1501. As the column 902 goes deeper, its conical surface interacts with the conical surface of the fixing sleeve 1501, and this force pushes the sleeve embedded in the fixing sleeve 1501. The ball bearing 1503 inside the through hole of the sleeve 1501 moves radially outward, so that the ball bearing 1503 makes close contact with both the column 902 and the fixed sleeve 1501. As the housing 1502 continues to advance, the cover 1504 compresses the spring 1505. The reaction force of the spring 1505 is transmitted to the fixed sleeve 1501 through the ring. The preload of the spring 1505 keeps the ball bearing 1503 in an outwardly expanding state, thereby firmly locking the column 902 in the fixed sleeve 1501, forming a stable contact, and completing the fixed installation of the scraper 9. When removing the scraper 9 from the mounting slot, the magnetic block is placed on one side of the housing 1502, causing the spring 1505 to further contract. The contact pressure between the tapered surface of the fixing sleeve 1501 and the ball 1503 gradually decreases. When the spring 1505 retracts to a certain position, the ball 1503 loses its radial constraint and disengages from the column 902. Finally, the housing 1502 is pulled outward, causing the fixing sleeve 1501 to completely detach from the column 902, thus removing the fixation of the scraper 9. After that, the scraper 9 can be removed, completing the separation of the scraper 9 from the mounting slot.

[0022] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A rapid drying device for the production of fragrances and flavors, comprising a vessel body (1), a vessel lid (2) mounted on the upper end of the vessel body (1), a support base (3) mounted on the upper end of the vessel lid (2), and a motor (4) mounted on the upper end of the support base (3), characterized in that: The upper end of the lid (2) is provided with a through hole, and a cylinder (5) is rotatably connected inside the through hole. A rotating rod (6) is provided inside the body (1). The upper end of the rotating rod (6) passes through the cylinder (5) and is connected to the output end of the motor (4) through a connector (7). Two sets of adjustment structures (8) are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the rotating rod (6); The adjustment structure (8) includes: A horizontal plate (801) is fixed to the outside of the rotating rod (6), and a groove (802) is provided at the upper end of the horizontal plate (801). Slide the slider (803) located in the groove (802); A sliding groove is provided on the outer side of the rotating rod (6), and a moving block (804) is slidably connected in the sliding groove. A connecting plate (805) is hinged to the lower end of the moving block (804), and the other end of the connecting plate (805) is hinged to the upper end of the slider (803). The upper end of the cylinder (5) is threaded with a screw (806), and the lower end of the screw (806) is connected to a moving block (804) through a bearing. A vertical plate (807) is fixed to the lower end of the slider (803). An installation groove is provided on the outer side of the vertical plate (807), and a scraper (9) is detachably installed in the installation groove.

2. A quick drying device for use in the production of fragrances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the screw (806) is equipped with a rotating handle (808), and two auxiliary grooves are symmetrically opened on the inner wall of the groove (802). Auxiliary blocks (809) are fixed on both sides of the slider (803), and the auxiliary blocks (809) are slidably embedded in the corresponding auxiliary grooves.

3. A quick drying device for the production of fragrances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the lid (2) is connected to the feed pipe (10) and the air inlet pipe (11).

4. A quick drying device for use in the production of fragrances according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple support legs (12) are fixed on the outside of the vessel body (1), and a discharge pipe (13) is connected to the lower end of the vessel body (1).

5. A quick drying device for use in the production of fragrances according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple stirring rods (14) are axially fixed on the outer side of the rotating rod (6).

6. The rapid drying apparatus for flavor and fragrance production according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two positioning blocks (901) are provided at one end of the scraper (9), and two positioning holes are opened on the inner wall of the mounting groove. The two positioning blocks (901) are inserted into the corresponding positioning holes.

7. A quick drying device for use in the production of fragrances according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the scraper (9) is also provided with a column (902), the end of the column (902) is provided with a tapered surface, and a fixing structure (15) is sleeved on the outside of the column (902). The fixing structure (15) includes: A fixed sleeve (1501) is sleeved on the outside of the column (902). A shell (1502) is provided on the outside of the fixed sleeve (1501). The lower ends of both the shell (1502) and the fixed sleeve (1501) are provided with tapered surfaces. The fixed sleeve (1501) has multiple through holes circumferentially opened on the outer side of the conical surface, and each through hole is fitted with a ball (1503). The fixed sleeve (1501) has an internal ring. A cover (1504) is installed at one end of the housing (1502), and a spring (1505) is fixedly installed between the cover (1504) and the ring.

8. A quick drying device for use in the production of fragrances according to claim 7, characterized in that: The column (902) has multiple limiting grooves on its circumferential side. The number of limiting grooves is the same as the number of balls (1503). When the column (902) is inserted into the fixed sleeve (1501), a portion of the spherical surface of each ball (1503) is inserted into the corresponding limiting groove.

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