An automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing, comprising a base, outer shell, sealing door, door handle, rotary track, pulleys, connecting rod, fixed frame, connecting arm, tray, through hole, baffle, lifting buckle, slot, vibration motor, rotary motor, main shaft, sprocket, chain, drive wheel, rotating shaft, heater, temperature sensor, circulating fan, and connecting shaft. The outer shell is fixedly connected to the base, and the rotary track is fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the outer shell. Pulleys are slidably connected to the rotary track, and connecting rods are hinged to the pulleys. A fixed frame is fixedly connected to the connecting rod. This utility model features a vertical rotary drying structure, which achieves uniform rotation of the drying tray in the vertical direction through a mechanical transmission structure. This solves the problem of uneven heat distribution in traditional drying processes, making the material heated more evenly and significantly improving the stability and consistency of the dried product quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of potato vermicelli processing technology, and in particular to an automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing. Background Technology

[0002] Potato noodles are a traditional food made primarily from potato starch. They are characterized by their smooth texture and rich nutritional value, and are widely used in restaurants and for home consumption. Drying is a crucial step in the noodle processing, directly affecting the product's quality, appearance, and shelf life. Traditionally, potato noodle drying relies mainly on natural air drying or simple drying rooms.

[0003] Existing potato vermicelli drying methods suffer from the following technical defects: First, the commonly used multi-layer box-type drying equipment employs a vertically stacked structure design. The vertical spatial distribution of the drying trays in each layer makes it difficult to achieve a uniform heat distribution, leading to inconsistent heat transfer efficiency and uneven heating of the material. Specifically, this manifests as significant differences in moisture content within the same batch of products, resulting in some parts of the finished product being either too soft and not fully dried or excessively dried and brittle. Second, during continuous drying operations, due to the characteristics of starchy materials and improper temperature and humidity control, the vermicelli surface is prone to sticking. This not only affects the product's appearance but also reduces the efficiency of subsequent sorting and packaging processes, increasing production losses. These problems severely restrict the quality stability and economic benefits of industrialized potato vermicelli production. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automated drying device for processing potato vermicelli, comprising a base, an outer shell fixedly connected to the base, a rotary track fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the outer shell, a pulley slidably connected to the rotary track, a connecting rod hinged to the pulley, a fixed frame fixedly connected to the connecting rod, a connecting shaft fixedly connected to the fixed frame, a connecting arm sleeved on the connecting shaft, a tray hinged to one end of the connecting arm, a through hole opened on the tray, and a vibration motor fixedly connected to the lower surface of the tray.

[0006] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a rotary motor is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the housing, a main shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary motor, a sprocket is fixedly connected to the main shaft, a chain is meshed on the sprocket, a drive wheel is meshed on the chain, and a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the drive wheel, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the housing.

[0007] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a slot is provided on one inner wall of the tray, a baffle is engaged in the slot, and a lifting buckle is fixedly connected to one outer wall of the baffle.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a heater is fixedly connected to one inner wall of the outer shell, and a circulating fan is fixedly connected to the base.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a temperature sensor is fixedly connected to one inner wall of the outer shell.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a control panel is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the shell, and the control panel is provided with control buttons.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a sealing door is hinged to one side of the outer wall of the outer shell, and a door handle is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the sealing door.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are as follows: This utility model is designed with a vertical rotary drying structure, which realizes the uniform rotation of the drying tray in the vertical direction through a mechanical transmission structure. This solves the problem of uneven heat distribution in traditional drying processes, making the material heated more evenly and significantly improving the stability and consistency of product drying quality. At the same time, a vibration motor is installed at the bottom of the tray to implement continuous dynamic vibration intervention on the material in the initial stage of drying, avoiding the sticking of potato noodles due to surface starch gelatinization, and further improving the integrity and appearance quality of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional cross-sectional structure of this utility model; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of region A in the middle; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the tray portion of this utility model; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of region B in the middle.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Housing; 3. Sealed door; 4. Door handle; 5. Control panel; 6. Control button; 7. Rotary track; 8. Pulley; 9. Connecting rod; 10. Fixing frame; 11. Connecting arm; 12. Tray; 13. Through hole; 14. Baffle; 15. Lifting buckle; 16. Slot; 17. Vibration motor; 18. Rotary motor; 19. Main shaft; 20. Sprocket; 21. Chain; 22. Drive wheel; 23. Shaft; 24. Heater; 25. Temperature sensor; 26. Circulating fan; 27. Connecting shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. 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] Please see the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 6This utility model provides an embodiment of an automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing, comprising a base 1, a housing 2 fixedly connected to the base 1, rotary tracks 7 fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the housing 2, pulleys 8 slidably connected to the rotary tracks 7, connecting rods 9 hinged to the pulleys 8, a fixed frame 10 fixedly connected to the connecting rod 9, a connecting shaft 27 fixedly connected to the fixed frame 10, a connecting arm 11 sleeved on the connecting shaft 27, a tray 12 hinged to one end of the connecting arm 11, a through hole 13 on the tray 12, and a vibrating device fixedly connected to the lower surface of the tray 12. A rotary motor 17 is fixedly connected to one outer wall of the housing 2. A main shaft 19 is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary motor 18. A sprocket 20 is fixedly connected to the main shaft 19. A chain 21 is meshed on the sprocket 20. A drive wheel 22 is meshed on the chain 21. A rotating shaft 23 is fixedly connected to the drive wheel 22 and is rotatably connected to the housing 2. The rotary motor 18 drives the main shaft 19 and the sprocket 20 to rotate. The sprocket 20 drives the drive wheel 22 and the rotating shaft 23 to rotate through the chain 21. The edge grooves of the drive wheel 22 engage and drive the pulley 8 along... The rotating track 7 rotates, and the pulleys 8 are connected and driven by the connecting rod 9. The connecting shaft 27 on the fixed frame 10 drives the connecting arm 11 and the tray 12 to rotate, realizing the vertical rotation of the tray 12. A slot 16 is opened on one inner wall of the tray 12, and a baffle 14 is engaged in the slot 16. A lifting buckle 15 is fixedly connected to one outer wall of the baffle 14. The baffle 14 is inserted into the slot 16 to close the edge of the tray 12 and prevent the potato starch noodles from falling off during the drying process. A heater 24 is fixedly connected to one inner wall of the outer shell 2, and a circulating fan 2 is fixedly connected to the base 1. 6. Heater 24 is used to heat the internal space, and the internal heat flow is balanced by the circulating fan 26 on the base 1; a temperature sensor 25 is fixedly connected to one inner wall of the outer shell 2, and the temperature sensor 25 is used to monitor the drying temperature in real time to realize closed-loop control; a control panel 5 is fixedly connected to one outer wall of the outer shell 2, and a control button 6 is provided on the control panel 5. The control panel 5 and the control button 6 are used for parameter setting; a sealing door 3 is hinged to one outer wall of the outer shell 2, and a door handle 4 is fixedly connected to one outer wall of the sealing door 3. The sealing door 3 is used to close the outer shell 2 during the drying process.

[0018] Working principle: When using this invention for automated drying of potato vermicelli, the potato vermicelli to be dried is first placed on the tray 12. Then, the baffle 14 is inserted into the slot 16 to seal the edge of the tray 12, preventing the potato vermicelli from falling off during the drying process. The rotary motor 18 drives the main shaft 19 and sprocket 20 to rotate. The sprocket 20 drives the drive wheel 22 and rotating shaft 23 to rotate through the chain 21. The edge groove of the drive wheel 22 engages and drives the pulley 8 to rotate along the rotary track 7. The pulleys 8 are connected and drive each other through the connecting rod 9, and drive the connecting arm 11 and the tray 12 to rotate through the connecting shaft 27 on the fixed frame 10, realizing the vertical rotation of the tray 12. After the material is loaded sequentially at the lowest position, the sealing door 3 is closed via the door handle 4. Parameters are set via the control panel 5 and control buttons 6 on the outer casing 2. After the drying program starts, the internal space is heated by the heater 24, and the internal heat flow is balanced by the circulating fan 26 on the base 1. The rotary motor 18 drives the tray 12 to rotate and dry. In the early stage of drying, the tray 12 is vibrated by the vibration motor 17 to prevent the potato noodles from sticking together due to starch gelatinization on the surface. The through hole 13 is used for ventilation to improve the drying effect. The lifting buckle 15 is used to remove the baffle 14 for unloading. The temperature sensor 25 is used to monitor the drying temperature in real time to achieve closed-loop control.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0021] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated drying device for processing potato vermicelli, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A housing (2) is fixedly connected to the base (1). A rotary track (7) is fixedly connected to the inner walls on both sides of the housing (2). A pulley (8) is slidably connected to the rotary track (7). A connecting rod (9) is hinged to the pulley (8). A fixed frame (10) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (9). A connecting shaft (27) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (10). A connecting arm (11) is sleeved on the connecting shaft (27). A tray (12) is hinged to one end of the connecting arm (11). A through hole (13) is opened on the tray (12). A vibration motor (17) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the tray (12).

2. The automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotary motor (18) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the outer shell (2). A main shaft (19) is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary motor (18). A sprocket (20) is fixedly connected to the main shaft (19). A chain (21) is meshed on the sprocket (20). A drive wheel (22) is meshed on the chain (21). A rotating shaft (23) is fixedly connected to the drive wheel (22), and the rotating shaft (23) is rotatably connected to the outer shell (2).

3. An automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slot (16) is provided on one inner wall of the tray (12), a baffle (14) is engaged in the slot (16), and a lifting buckle (15) is fixedly connected to one outer wall of the baffle (14).

4. An automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heater (24) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the outer shell (2), and a circulating fan (26) is fixedly connected to the base (1).

5. An automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (25) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the outer casing (2).

6. An automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A control panel (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the outer shell (2), and a control button (6) is provided on the control panel (5).

7. An automated drying device for potato vermicelli processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sealing door (3) is hinged to one side of the outer wall of the outer casing (2), and a door handle (4) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the sealing door (3).

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