A rack for cheese storage

Abstract

The utility model relates to food storage equipment technical field discloses a material frame for cheese storage contains a plurality of groups along X direction arrayed vertical pole, and a plurality of layer rack placing components are arranged along Z direction between two adjacent vertical poles, and the adjacent layer rack placing components in X direction are cross arrangement, and the layer rack placing component includes the support sleeve pole between two groups of vertical poles, and the both ends of support sleeve pole are provided with sliding slot, and the inside sliding joint of sliding slot has the support pole, and two support poles are fixedly connected with the vertical pole of both ends respectively, the utility model discloses adopting layer rack placing component staggered cross arrangement, forms air convection channel, and the cheese heat is quickly taken away and is discharged with hot and humid air, guarantees cheese storage temperature uniform stable, improves cheese quality, through the sliding of support pole relative to support sleeve pole and screw fixing, can be adjusted width flexibly, adapts different size cheese storage demand.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food storage equipment technology, specifically a material rack for storing cheese. Background Technology

[0002] In the food processing and storage sector, cheese, as a dairy product with high requirements for storage environment temperature, humidity, and air circulation, has its quality assurance closely related to the performance of storage equipment. Currently, the traditional cheese storage racks widely used in the industry mostly adopt a tiered structure design. This type of storage rack consists of a basic frame and multiple horizontal shelves. Cheese is placed directly on each shelf for storage. The structure is simple and the manufacturing cost is low, making it commonly used in small and medium-sized cheese production and storage scenarios.

[0003] However, traditional shelving units typically have horizontally oriented flat shelves with multiple shelves aligned vertically. This means that cool air can only circulate on the outer surface of the shelf, failing to create effective convection channels within the unit. When cheese is placed on the shelves, it generates a small amount of heat during storage. The horizontal flat structure hinders rapid heat dissipation, prolonging the cooling period and creating localized high-temperature dead zones within the shelf. This results in significant differences in cooling levels at different locations, leading to localized spoilage, flavor loss, and other quality issues. In severe cases, it can even cause the scrapping of entire batches of products, increasing costs for the production company. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material rack for storing cheese, solving the following technical problems: Traditional shelf-type storage racks mostly have horizontal flat structures with multiple shelves aligned vertically. This means that cold air can only flow on the outer surface of the rack, failing to form an effective convection channel inside. When cheese is placed on the shelves, it generates a small amount of heat during storage. The horizontal flat structure hinders the rapid dissipation of heat, prolonging the cooling cycle of the cheese and easily leading to localized high-temperature dead zones inside the rack. This results in significant differences in cooling levels between different locations, causing localized spoilage, flavor loss, and other quality problems. In severe cases, it can even lead to the scrapping of batches of products, increasing costs for production enterprises.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions: A material rack for storing cheese includes several sets of vertical bars arranged in an array along the X direction, and multiple shelf storage components are arranged between two adjacent sets of vertical bars along the Z direction. Adjacent shelf storage components in the X direction are arranged in a cross pattern. The shelf assembly includes a support sleeve rod disposed between two sets of vertical rods. The two ends of the support sleeve rod are provided with sliding grooves, and a support rod is slidably engaged inside the sliding groove. The two support rods are respectively fixedly connected to the vertical rods at both ends.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a plurality of threaded holes are provided on one side of the support sleeve along the X direction, and a screw that is threadedly connected to the support rod is provided in each of the two threaded holes that are symmetrical about the center point.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: multiple first connecting rods are arranged between each group of vertical rods along the Y direction, and a second connecting rod is arranged between the two symmetrical support sleeve rods along the Y direction.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: each set of vertical rods consists of two single rods of the same specification that are parallel and symmetrically distributed.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the upper ends of the multiple sets of vertical rods are provided with the same top plate, the bottom end of the top plate is provided with a through hole along the X direction, a sliding plate is slidably engaged inside the through hole, the lower end of the sliding plate is provided with a sliding groove, the middle set of vertical rods is fixedly connected to the top plate, the two sets of vertical rods on both sides of the middle set of vertical rods are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding plate, and the remaining multiple sets of vertical rods are slidably arranged in the sliding groove at the bottom end of the sliding plate.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the lower ends of the multiple sets of vertical rods are symmetrically provided with base rods along the X direction, and the two ends of the base rods are symmetrically slidably provided with sliding rods. The middle set of vertical rods is fixedly connected to the base rods, the two sets of vertical rods on both sides of the middle set of vertical rods are fixedly connected to one end of the sliding rods, and the remaining multiple sets of vertical rods on the outer side slide on the upper end of the sliding rods.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: universal wheels are symmetrically arranged at the lower ends of the two base rods along the X direction.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the plurality of threaded holes are symmetrically distributed with reference to the midpoint of the length of the support sleeve rod.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: (1) The material rack of this utility model forms an air convection channel inside the rack body that is compatible with the ventilation system through the staggered cross arrangement of the shelf components. This design completely improves the problem of poor air circulation in the traditional shelf structure, allowing cold air from the outside to enter the rack body smoothly, quickly remove the trace heat generated during cheese storage, and at the same time, promptly expel the internal hot and humid air, effectively avoiding the formation of local high temperature dead zones, keeping the internal temperature of the rack body uniform and stable, significantly accelerating the cooling speed of cheese and improving the cooling uniformity, providing key guarantees for cheese quality from the storage stage; (2) The material rack of this utility model is designed to be flexible in width adjustment. Through the sliding of the support rod relative to the support sleeve rod, the screw fixing structure, the sliding cooperation between the sliding plate and the top plate, and the sliding cooperation between the sliding rod and the bottom rod, the width of the shelf components can be quickly adjusted according to the storage needs of cheeses of different sizes, easily adapting to diverse storage scenarios. At the same time, the bottom of the rack is equipped with universal wheels with brakes, which can realize flexible switching between 360° turning and linear movement, making it convenient for operators to adjust the placement of the material rack in workshops, warehouses and other scenarios, greatly improving the convenience of material transfer and space utilization.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

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

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the two sets of symmetrical vertical bars of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the top plate and sliding plate of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the shelf storage component of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the base rod and sliding rod of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Vertical rod; 2. Shelf assembly; 3. First connecting rod; 4. Second connecting rod; 5. Top plate; 6. Sliding plate; 7. Bottom rod; 8. Sliding rod; 9. Caster wheel; 21. Support sleeve rod; 22. Sliding groove; 23. Support rod; 24. Threaded hole; 25. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar symbols denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0019] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0020] In the field of food storage equipment technology, traditional cheese storage racks have a simple structure, usually a tiered design where cheese is placed directly on each shelf. This structure suffers from poor air circulation, resulting in slow and uneven cooling of the cheese, which can easily affect its quality. Specifically, the enclosed nature of the tiered shelves allows cold air to circulate only on the surface of the storage rack, preventing the formation of convection channels and prolonging the cooling cycle.

[0021] Therefore, developing a cheese storage rack that is cross-shaped, forms channels, and facilitates rapid cooling has become a key direction for solving the pain points of traditional equipment and improving production practicality.

[0022] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a material rack for storing cheese includes several groups along the X direction (X, Y, and Z are in the same direction). Figure 1 The vertical rods 1 arranged in the array (direction already marked) are arranged in a "double-rod symmetrical" combination, that is, they are composed of two single rods of the same specification, parallel and symmetrically distributed. The single rods are made of stainless steel, which not only has good load-bearing performance, but also effectively avoids the risk of contamination of cheese due to oxidation of metal materials during storage. The distance between two adjacent groups of vertical rods 1 is equal. In this embodiment, there are six groups of vertical rods 1, each group containing two single rods, forming an overall frame of "6 groups × 2 rods" symmetrical support structure.

[0023] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2As shown, multiple shelving units 2 are arranged along the Z-direction (vertical direction) between two adjacent sets of vertical bars 1 for layered placement of cheese, improving space utilization and facilitating classification management. Adjacent shelving units 2 in the X-direction (horizontal direction) are not perfectly aligned but are staggered to form channels. These channels create good air convection circulation with the ventilation system around the shelves, allowing cool outside air to smoothly enter the shelves and quickly remove the small amount of heat generated by the cheese during storage. Simultaneously, it promptly removes the humid and hot air inside the shelves, maintaining a uniform and stable overall temperature within the shelves and preventing localized high-temperature dead zones, thus further ensuring the quality of the cheese during storage.

[0024] In this embodiment, there are nine shelf storage components 2 between two adjacent sets of vertical rods 1. The shelf storage components 2 serve as supports for storing cheese, and their cross arrangement helps to form channels and facilitates rapid cooling.

[0025] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the shelf storage assembly 2 includes two support sleeves 21 disposed between two sets of vertical rods 1, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the two sets of vertical rods 1 in the Y direction (front and back). The two ends of the support sleeves 21 are provided with sliding grooves 22, and support rods 23 are slidably engaged inside the sliding grooves 22. The two support rods 23 are respectively fixedly connected to the single rods of the vertical rods 1 at both ends. In this embodiment, the support rod 23 can slide relative to the support sleeve 21. The support rod 23 is locked in place by the sliding groove 22, thereby ensuring the consistency of movement displacement. By controlling the sliding length of the support rod 23 relative to the support sleeve 21, the width of the shelf storage assembly 2 can be quickly adjusted to adapt to the storage needs of cheeses of different sizes, thus improving the applicability of the material rack.

[0026] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, a plurality of threaded holes 24 are provided on one side of the support sleeve 21 along the X direction. The plurality of threaded holes 24 are symmetrically distributed with the midpoint of the length of the support sleeve 21 as the symmetry reference. Among them, a screw 25 that is threadedly connected to the support rod 23 is provided in each of the two threaded holes 24 that are symmetrical about the center point. The relative positions of the support rod 23 and the support sleeve rod 21 are adjusted according to the actual size of the cheese during the production process. After the relative positions are adjusted, the support rod 23 and the support sleeve rod 21 are fixed by screws 25. In this embodiment, screws 25 are provided at the bottom, middle and top of the material rack, and additional screws are provided at other positions according to the actual weight and height of the material rack to ensure the overall stability of the material rack.

[0027] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2As shown, each group of vertical rods 1 has multiple first connecting rods 3 arranged along the Y direction between the single rods. The multiple first connecting rods 3 are arranged at equal intervals along the Z direction and are at the same height as the support rods 23 on both sides. A second connecting rod 4 is fixedly arranged between the two symmetrical support sleeve rods 21 along the Y direction. The first link 3 and the second link 4, together with the two support rods 23 and the support sleeve rod 21, form the storage base of the material rack, which is used to place cheese.

[0028] In summary, in this embodiment, the cross-arranged shelf storage components 2 can form channels, which can form good air convection circulation with the ventilation system around the material rack. Cold air from the outside can smoothly enter the interior of the material rack through the channels for rapid cooling. The relative positions of the support rod 23 and the support sleeve rod 21 can be adjusted according to the actual size of the cheese to accommodate the placement needs of cheeses of different sizes. The first connecting rod 3 and the second connecting rod 4, together with the support rod 23 and the support sleeve rod 21, form a storage base for placing cheese.

[0029] Example 2: Based on Example 1, please refer to... Figure 3 As shown, the upper ends of multiple sets of vertical rods 1 are provided with the same top plate 5. The bottom end of the top plate 5 is symmetrically provided with through holes along the X direction. A sliding plate 6 is slidably engaged inside the through holes. A sliding groove is provided at the lower end of the sliding plate 6. The middle set of vertical rods 1 is fixedly connected to the top plate 5. The two sets of vertical rods 1 on both sides of the middle set of vertical rods 1 are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding plate 6. The remaining sets of vertical rods 1 are slidably arranged in the sliding groove. In this embodiment, the sliding plate 6 can slide relative to the top plate 5. The two sets of vertical rods 1 in the middle are fixedly set at one end of the bottom of the sliding plate 6. The maximum sliding distance of the sliding plate 6 is the same as the sliding distance of the support rod 23 of the middle shelf storage component 2 relative to the support sleeve rod 21. Therefore, the width of the middle shelf storage component 2 can be quickly adjusted by sliding the sliding plate 6. The other sets of vertical rods 1 slide and are engaged in the sliding groove. The width of the shelf storage component 2 located on both sides can be adjusted by sliding the single rod of the corresponding vertical rod 1.

[0030] Specifically, please refer to Figure 5 As shown, the lower ends of multiple sets of vertical rods 1 are symmetrically provided with base rods 7 along the X direction. The two ends of the base rods 7 are slidably provided with sliding rods 8. The middle set of vertical rods 1 is fixedly connected to the base rods 7. The two sets of vertical rods 1 on both sides of the middle vertical rod 1 are fixedly connected to one end of the sliding rods 8. The remaining multiple sets of vertical rods 1 on the outer side slide on the upper end of the sliding rods 8. The maximum sliding distance of the sliding rod 8 is equal to the sliding distance of the support rod 23 on the two middle shelf storage components 2 relative to the support sleeve rod 21. The remaining vertical rods 1 can slide at the upper end of the sliding rod 8. The lateral movement of the vertical rods 1 can be restricted by the locking of the sliding rod 8. At the same time, the maximum sliding distance of the outer vertical rod 1 on the sliding rod 8 is the same as the maximum expansion width of the entire material rack.

[0031] Specifically, please refer to Figure 5 As shown, the lower end of the base rod 7 is symmetrically equipped with casters 9 along the X direction. The casters 9 are made of high-strength polyurethane wheels and have a brake structure. They can not only bear the overall weight of the material rack and the materials it carries, but also achieve flexible switching between 360° turning and linear movement. This allows operators to easily adjust the placement of the material rack in workshops, warehouses and other scenarios (such as close to the production line, avoiding aisle obstacles, adapting to loading and unloading needs, etc.), effectively improving the convenience of material transfer and space utilization.

[0032] In summary, the sliding plate 6 drives the two sets of vertical rods 1 on both sides of the middle vertical rod 1 to move, which can quickly adjust the width of the middle shelf assembly 2. When the size of the shelf assembly 2 at both ends needs to be adjusted, the vertical rods 1 on both sides can be slid out to a certain length, and then the support rod 23 and support sleeve rod 21 can be fixed by screws 25.

[0033] Example 3: Based on Examples 1 and 2, please refer to... Figures 1-5 As shown, a material rack for storing cheese is used in which the cheese is placed on the cross-shaped shelf components 2. The shelf components 2 are arranged evenly and stably along the Z-axis (i.e., the vertical height direction), and there are multiple sets (the specific number of sets can be flexibly configured according to actual storage needs and site height). The core advantage of this vertical multi-layer design is that it can maximize the use of the vertical space of the storage area and greatly increase the cheese storage capacity per unit area under the dual premise of fully ensuring the overall structural stability of the material rack (avoiding tilting and shaking caused by too many layers or uneven load) and the effective storage space of each layer (ensuring that the cheese does not squeeze or deform after being placed). It is especially suitable for cheese production workshops, cold chain warehouses and other scenarios with high requirements for storage efficiency. Depending on the size of the cheese, the relative sliding distance between the support rod 23 and the support sleeve rod 21 is adjusted. When the sliding distance is small, the overall bearing width of the shelf storage component 2 is narrow, which is suitable for storing small cheeses. When the sliding distance increases, the bearing width is widened accordingly, which can meet the placement requirements of large cheeses and adapt to the placement requirements of cheeses of different sizes. After the size is determined, the two are fixed by screws 25.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A material rack for storing cheese, characterized in that, It includes several sets of vertical bars (1) arranged in an array along the X direction, and multiple shelf storage components (2) are arranged between two adjacent sets of vertical bars (1) along the Z direction. The adjacent shelf storage components (2) in the X direction are arranged in a cross pattern. The shelf storage assembly (2) includes a support sleeve (21) disposed between two sets of vertical rods (1). The two ends of the support sleeve (21) are provided with sliding grooves (22). The inside of the sliding grooves (22) is a support rod (23) which is slidably engaged. The two support rods (23) are respectively fixedly connected to the vertical rods (1) at both ends.

2. A material rack for storing cheese according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support sleeve (21) has multiple threaded holes (24) on one side along the X direction, and each of the two threaded holes (24) symmetrical about the center point is provided with a screw (25) that is threadedly connected to the support rod (23).

3. A material rack for storing cheese according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple first connecting rods (3) are arranged between each group of vertical rods (1) along the Y direction, and a second connecting rod (4) is arranged between the two symmetrical support sleeve rods (21) along the Y direction.

4. A material rack for storing cheese according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each set of vertical bars (1) consists of two single bars of the same specifications that are parallel and symmetrically distributed.

5. A material rack for storing cheese according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper ends of the multiple sets of vertical rods (1) are provided with the same top plate (5). The bottom end of the top plate (5) is provided with a through hole along the X direction. A sliding plate (6) is slidably engaged inside the through hole. A sliding groove is provided at the lower end of the sliding plate (6). The middle set of vertical rods (1) is fixedly connected to the top plate (5). The two sets of vertical rods (1) on both sides of the middle vertical rod (1) are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding plate (6). The remaining multiple sets of vertical rods (1) are slidably arranged in the sliding groove at the bottom end of the sliding plate (6).

6. A material rack for storing cheese according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower ends of the multiple sets of vertical rods (1) are symmetrically provided with base rods (7) along the X direction. The two ends of the base rods (7) are symmetrically provided with sliding rods (8). The middle set of vertical rods (1) is fixedly connected to the base rods (7). The two sets of vertical rods (1) on both sides of the middle vertical rod (1) are fixedly connected to one end of the sliding rods (8). The remaining multiple sets of vertical rods (1) on the outer side slide on the upper end of the sliding rods (8).

7. A material rack for storing cheese according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower ends of the two base rods (7) are symmetrically provided with casters (9) along the X direction.

8. A material rack for storing cheese according to claim 2, characterized in that, The multiple threaded holes (24) are symmetrically distributed with reference to the midpoint of the length of the support sleeve (21).

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