Bread cooling cradle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of bread cooling bracket, the bread cooling bracket includes multiple vertical distribution and is used for carrying bread tray horizontal frame structure;Each layer The horizontal frame structure is provided with tray cover;The tray cover includes inclined flow guide roof and the baffle at both sides;The flow guide roof is located above bread tray, from its front edge to rear edge, its height gradually reduces, and the rear edge of the flow guide roof extends to the outside of the horizontal frame structure where it is, so that the condensate of the flow guide roof lower surface flows along inclined plane to the rear edge of the flow guide roof and drops off.The utility model solves the problem of condensate drop in traditional bread cooling, and can speed up the cooling speed of bread.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the food industry, specifically to a bread cooling rack. Background Technology

[0002] After baking, bread needs to be cooled before being sorted and packaged. For small to medium-sized bread production lines, the cooling process typically involves placing the bread on trays and letting it cool naturally on racks. However, natural cooling presents the following problems: (1) The cooling speed is slow, especially when there are many breads on the rack. It usually takes tens of minutes to cool to room temperature. This will affect the turnover efficiency of bread making. Moreover, the cooling process cannot be accelerated by blowing air. The reason is that blowing air by using a fan or other means will cause the bread to come into direct contact with the airflow. This process will not only cool down the bread, but also take away the moisture on the surface of the bread, making the bread crust easy to dry and crack, affecting the taste.

[0003] (2) Trays are usually stacked on the racks, with each rack typically holding six to seven trays from top to bottom. When bread is first taken out of the oven, the internal temperature is high and it contains a lot of water vapor. Due to the extreme temperature difference between the inside and outside, the bread releases a lot of water vapor during the cooling process. This water vapor easily forms condensation on the bottom of the tray above the bread. If the condensation drips onto the bread, it will leave marks on the bread's surface, affecting the bread's appearance. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems of easy dripping of condensate and slow cooling speed in existing bread cooling processes, this utility model provides a bread cooling tray. By setting an inclined guide plate above the bread tray, the dripping direction of condensate is guided, preventing it from dripping downwards onto the bread surface.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a bread cooling rack, which includes multiple horizontal frame structures distributed vertically for supporting bread trays; each layer of the horizontal frame structure is provided with a tray cover; the tray cover includes an inclined top plate and protective plates located on both sides; the top plate is located above the bread tray, and its height gradually decreases from its front edge to its rear edge, and the rear edge of the top plate extends to the outside of the horizontal frame structure on which it is located, so that the condensate on the lower surface of the top plate flows along the inclined surface to the rear edge of the top plate and drips down.

[0006] A further improvement of this utility model is that the tray cover is mounted on the transverse frame structure by the bottom edges of the protective plates on both sides.

[0007] A further improvement of this utility model is that the bottom edge of the protective plate is provided with a protruding limiting part, which is used to lock between the two crossbars of the transverse frame structure to limit the range of movement of the tray cover in the front-back direction.

[0008] A further improvement of this utility model is that the front end and the rear end of the limiting part are both provided with guide bevels.

[0009] A further improvement of this utility model is that the bread cooling rack also includes a cooling fan; the cooling fan blows air from the rear edge of the top guide plate to the tray cover, so that the airflow passes over the upper surface of the top guide plate and the lower surface of the bread tray.

[0010] A further improvement of this utility model is that the protective plates on both sides of the tray cover cover the bread tray from the side.

[0011] A further improvement of this utility model is that the rear edge of the flow guide plate is flush with the upper surface of the transverse frame structure to which it is located.

[0012] A further improvement of this utility model is that the tray cover is made of stainless steel plate by bending and welding.

[0013] A further improvement of this utility model is that the front and rear edges of the flow guide plate are parallel to the long side of the transverse frame structure.

[0014] A further improvement of this utility model is that each of the four corners of the horizontal frame structure is connected to a column; the bottom of the column is provided with a caster with a braking structure.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: (1) By setting an inclined guide plate above each bread tray, the condensate flows along the inclined surface to drip off the back of the tray, thus preventing the condensate from dripping onto the bread surface and keeping the bread intact.

[0016] (2) Combined with the cooling fan blowing air from the rear, the airflow passes through the upper surface of the guide plate and the lower surface of the bread tray, indirectly promoting heat dissipation, improving cooling efficiency, shortening cooling time, and increasing production turnover. The airflow does not directly contact the bread crust under the obstruction of the tray cover, reducing moisture loss and preventing the bread crust from cracking due to direct air drying, thus ensuring the bread's taste.

[0017] (3) The tray cover is secured to the transverse frame by the limiting part at the bottom of the guard plate, which facilitates installation, disassembly and cleaning; the guide bevel design facilitates operation; the caster structure enhances the mobility and stability of the bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1This is a perspective view of the bread cooling rack of this utility model; Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the tray cover; Figure 3 A diagram illustrating the removal of the tray cover and bread tray from the bread cooling rack; Figure 4 This is a side view of the bread cooling tray of this utility model when a fan is used for heat dissipation. Detailed Implementation

[0019] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the illustrations only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0020] Some exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described for illustrative purposes. It should be understood that the present invention may be implemented in other ways not specifically shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0021] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a bread cooling rack, which includes multiple horizontal frame structures 20 distributed vertically for supporting bread trays 10; each layer of the horizontal frame structure 20 is provided with a tray cover 30. In this embodiment, the bread cooling rack has seven layers of horizontal frame structures 20. Except for the top horizontal frame structure 20, the other horizontal frame structures 20 can each support a bread tray 10 and a tray cover 30.

[0022] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the tray cover 30 includes an inclined top guide plate 31 and protective plates 32 that bend downwards from both sides of the top guide plate 31. The top guide plate 31 is located above the bread tray 10, and its height gradually decreases from its front edge 33 to its rear edge 34. The rear edge of the top guide plate 31 extends to the outside of the transverse frame structure 20 on which it is located, so that the condensate on the lower surface of the top guide plate 31 flows along the inclined surface to the rear edge of the top guide plate 31 and drips down. This can prevent the condensate from condensing on the lower surface of the upper bread tray 10, and can also guide the vapor evaporated from the bread to dissipate obliquely to the outside of the bread cooling rack, reducing the generation of condensate.

[0023] The side panels 32 of the tray cover 30 laterally shield the bread tray 10 from both sides, and the rear edge 34 of the top guide plate 31 is flush with the upper surface of the transverse frame structure 20 on which it is located, so that the tray cover 30 surrounds the bread tray from the sides and rear. In some embodiments, the bread cooling rack is equipped with a large cooling fan ( Figure 4 In addition to the airflow direction of the cooling fan (w), the cooling fan blows air from the rear edge of the top guide plate 31 to the tray cover 30, so that the airflow passes over the upper surface of the top guide plate 31 and the lower surface of the bread tray 10. This can promote the cooling of the bread and prevent the airflow from blowing directly on the bread crust, which would cause the bread to dry out and crack.

[0024] To facilitate disassembly, cleaning, and installation, the tray cover 30 rests directly on the bottom edges of its side guard plates 32 on the transverse frame structure 20. The bottom edges of the guard plates 32 are provided with downwardly protruding limiting portions 35, which are used to lock between the two crossbars 21 of the transverse frame structure 20 to limit the range of movement of the tray cover 30 in the front-back direction.

[0025] In some embodiments, guide bevels 36 are provided at both the front and rear ends of the limiting part 35 to facilitate the removal of the tray cover 30.

[0026] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of longitudinal bars 22 are provided between the two horizontal bars 21 of the transverse frame structure 20. The horizontal bars 21 serve as the long side of the transverse frame structure 20, and their length is greater than that of the longitudinal bars 22.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the front and rear edges of the guide plate 31 are parallel to the long side of the transverse frame structure 20. This way, the flow distance of the condensate is short (the projection of its flow distance on the horizontal plane is at most the length of the short side of the transverse frame structure 20), which can further reduce the condensate dripping onto the bread surface.

[0028] In this embodiment, the tray cover 30 is made of stainless steel plate by bending and welding. Each of the four corners of the transverse frame structure 20 is connected to a column 23; the bottom of each column 23 is equipped with casters 24 with braking structures. The rear edge 34 of the guide plate 31 of each tray cover 30 faces the same direction.

[0029] Before use, a cooling fan can be used to blow air from the front edge 33 of the top guide plate 31 to remove any residual condensate from the previous cooling process. After blowing, the bread tray 10 containing the bread to be cooled can be placed under each tray cover 30; Figure 4As shown, during the cooling process, a cooling fan can be used to blow air from the rear edge 34 of the top guide plate 31 to the entire bread cooling rack. The airflow will pass through the lower surface of the bread tray 10 and the upper surface of the top guide plate 31. During this process, the airflow will not come into direct contact with the bread due to the obstruction of the tray cover 30.

[0030] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bread cooling rack, characterized in that, The bread cooling rack includes multiple vertically distributed transverse frame structures (20) for supporting bread trays (10); each layer of the transverse frame structure (20) is provided with a tray cover (30); the tray cover (30) includes an inclined top plate (31) and protective plates (32) on both sides; the top plate (31) is located above the bread tray (10), and its height gradually decreases from its front edge (33) to its rear edge (34), and the rear edge of the top plate (31) extends to the outside of the transverse frame structure (20) on which it is located, so that the condensate on the lower surface of the top plate (31) flows along the inclined surface to the rear edge of the top plate (31) and drips down.

2. The bread cooling rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray cover (30) is attached to the transverse frame structure (20) by the bottom edges of the guard plates (32) on both sides.

3. A bread cooling rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom edge of the guard plate (32) is provided with a protruding limiting part (35), which is used to lock between the two crossbars (21) of the transverse frame structure (20) to limit the range of movement of the tray cover (30) in the front and rear directions.

4. A bread cooling rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front and rear ends of the limiting part (35) are provided with guide bevels (36).

5. A bread cooling rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bread cooling rack also includes a cooling fan; the cooling fan blows air from the rear edge of the top guide plate (31) toward the tray cover (30), so that the airflow passes over the upper surface of the top guide plate (31) and the lower surface of the bread tray (10).

6. A bread cooling rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, The protective panels (32) on both sides of the tray cover (30) cover the bread tray (10) from the side.

7. A bread cooling rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear edge (34) of the flow guide plate (31) is flush with the upper surface of the transverse frame structure (20) to which it is located.

8. A bread cooling rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray cover (30) is made of stainless steel plate by bending and welding.

9. A bread cooling rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front and rear edges of the flow guide plate (31) are parallel to the long side of the transverse frame structure (20).

10. A bread cooling rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the four corners of the horizontal frame structure (20) is connected to a column (23); the bottom of the column (23) is provided with a caster (24) with a braking structure.

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