A pickling tank for beef processing

Abstract

The application relates to a pickling tank for beef processing and belongs to the technical field of food pickling equipment, which comprises a bottom plate, a controller and a liquid storage tank are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the bottom plate, and a pickling tank body is arranged above the bottom plate. The application is characterized in that a vacuum pump, a pressure sensor and other components are arranged, beef is loaded into the pickling tank body, a sealing cover is installed through bolts to seal the pickling tank body, the vacuum pump is started to extract vacuum, the metering pump is started to extract an ion solution through a hose, the ion solution is sprayed in the pickling tank body through a liquid outlet head, the pressure is detected through the pressure sensor, the vacuum pump is closed after the set value is reached, pressure holding and permeation are carried out for a period of time, the electromagnetic valve is opened to slowly rise the internal pressure of the pickling tank body to normal pressure, the operation is repeatedly circulated for multiple times, the meat fibers are expanded to form micro channels when the pressure is reduced, the ion solution is rapidly infiltrated under negative pressure, the solution is diffused to a deep layer in the normal pressure stage, and the gradient pressure circulation generates a breathing effect, so that the pickling permeation rate can be improved and the pickling time can be shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food marinating equipment technology, and in particular to a marinating tank for beef processing. Background Technology

[0002] Beef is a popular food for supplementing nutrition and has a nourishing effect. It is rich in protein and amino acids, and its composition is closer to human needs than that of pork, which is why it is widely loved. In the processing of beef products, marinating is often necessary to improve the taste. This marinating process can be carried out by hand or by mechanical equipment.

[0003] When marinating beef, marinating tanks are usually used. However, it has been found that the pressure in traditional vacuum marinating tanks is constant and cannot be varied, resulting in low marinating penetration efficiency and thus a long marinating time. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a marinating tank for beef processing, which has the advantages of rapidly penetrating the ionic solution under negative pressure by reducing pressure, allowing the solution to diffuse into deeper layers through a normal pressure stage, generating a breathing effect through gradient pressure circulation, improving the marinating penetration rate and shortening the marinating time, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] This application provides a marinating tank for beef processing, employing the following technical solution: It includes a base plate, on the upper surface of which a controller and a storage tank are fixedly installed. A marinating tank body is located above the base plate. A fixing seat is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the marinating tank body. A metering pump is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing seat. A flexible hose is fixedly installed at the input end of the metering pump, and the other end of the flexible hose extends into the interior of the storage tank. A delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the metering pump. An annular component is fixedly connected to the other end of the delivery pipe. The outer surface of the annular component is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the marinating tank body. Discharge heads arranged at equal intervals are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the annular component. The outer surface of the delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the marinating tank body. A sealing cover is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the marinating tank body via bolts arranged at equal intervals. A vacuum pump is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the sealing cover. An air inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sealing cover. A solenoid valve is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the air inlet pipe. A pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the sealing cover.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, a controller is installed on the upper surface of the base plate to control the operation of the overall equipment. A storage tank is set up to store the ionic solution, and the upper surface of the storage tank has an inlet pipe to facilitate the replenishment of the ionic solution into the storage tank. The marinating tank body is set above the base plate. The marinating tank body adopts a double-layer stainless steel structure, consisting of an inner liner and an outer cylinder. The inner liner is used to marinate the beef. A flexible hose is set between the storage tank and the metering pump, so that the metering pump can draw the ionic solution from the storage tank. A delivery pipe is set at the output end of the metering pump, and the delivery pipe is connected to a ring-shaped component, so that the ionic solution can be transmitted through the ring-shaped component and finally discharged into the interior of the marinating tank body through the outlet. A sealing cap can be installed on the upper surface of the marinating tank body by bolts. When marinating beef, first, the beef is placed in the marinating tank and a sealing cap is installed to ensure the tank is sealed. Then, a vacuum pump is started to create a vacuum, resulting in negative pressure inside the tank. A pressure sensor monitors the pressure. Next, a metering pump is started to inject an ionic solution through a hose. This solution is then sprayed into the tank through a delivery pipe, an annular component, and an outlet. The vacuum pump is then turned off, and after a period of pressure maintenance and permeation, a solenoid valve is opened to slowly inject air into the tank until the pressure slowly returns to normal. This process is repeated multiple times. When the pressure decreases, the meat fibers expand, forming microchannels. The ionic solution rapidly penetrates under negative pressure, while at normal pressure, the solution diffuses deeper. This gradient pressure cycle creates a breathing effect, thereby increasing the marinating penetration rate and shortening the marinating time.

[0007] Preferably, a drain pipe is provided on the bottom surface of the main body of the pickling tank, and a guide rib is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main body of the pickling tank.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, a drain pipe is set on the bottom surface of the pickling tank body. The drain pipe is opened and closed periodically to facilitate the discharge of the solution after use. Guide ribs are set on the inner wall of the pickling tank body. The guide ribs are distributed in a spiral shape to guide the solution to flow evenly.

[0009] Preferably, a retainer is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate, and two vertical rods are fixedly installed between the upper surface of the base plate and the bottom surface of the retainer.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, a retainer is installed on the upper surface of the base plate to fix the retainer, and a vertical rod is placed between the base plate and the retainer. The top and bottom ends of the vertical rod are fixed to the base plate and the retainer to install the vertical rod.

[0011] Preferably, a rotating frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the main body of the pickling jar, and the inner wall of each vertical rod is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the rotating frame.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating frame is installed on the outer surface of the pickling tank body, and the outer surface of the rotating frame has two connecting shafts. The connecting shafts are connected to the corresponding vertical rods respectively to achieve the limiting of the rotating frame.

[0013] Preferably, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the left side of one of the vertical rods, and a mounting base is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing plate is installed on the left side of the left vertical rod to fix the fixing plate, and the mounting seat is fixed on the upper surface of the fixing plate to support and install the mounting seat.

[0015] Preferably, a motor is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the mounting base, and a worm gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the motor is installed on the inner wall of the mounting base, and the worm is connected to the output shaft of the motor, so that the motor can drive the worm to rotate.

[0017] Preferably, a limiting member is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the worm gear, and the bottom surface of the limiting member is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, a limiting component is set on the outer surface of the worm gear, which is configured as a rotatable connection, and the bottom surface of the limiting component is fixed to the upper surface of the fixed plate, thereby achieving support and limiting of the worm gear.

[0019] Preferably, a worm wheel meshes with the outer surface of the worm, and the right side of the worm wheel is fixedly connected to the left end face of the rotating frame.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the worm wheel is placed above the worm, and the worm and the worm wheel are meshed. The connecting shaft on the left side of the rotating frame is fixed to the worm wheel, so that when the motor drives the worm to rotate, the worm can drive the worm wheel to rotate, thereby enabling the rotating frame and the main body of the marinating tank to rotate, so as to pour out the beef and facilitate the feeding of the device.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: This is a marinating tank for beef processing. It includes a vacuum pump, pressure sensor, and other components. Beef is loaded into the main body of the marinating tank, and a sealing cap is installed with bolts to seal the tank. The vacuum pump is activated to create a vacuum, and a metering pump draws an ionic solution through a hose, which is then sprayed into the interior of the marinating tank through a nozzle. The pressure sensor detects the pressure; once a set value is reached, the vacuum pump is shut off. After a period of pressure maintenance and permeation, a solenoid valve is opened to slowly restore the internal pressure of the marinating tank to normal atmospheric pressure. This process is repeated multiple times. During depressurization, the meat fibers expand, forming microchannels, allowing the ionic solution to rapidly permeate under negative pressure. During the initial stage at atmospheric pressure, the solution diffuses into deeper layers, and the gradient pressure circulation generates a breathing effect, which can improve the marinating penetration rate and shorten the marinating time. When it is necessary to remove the beef, the solution is first drained through the drain pipe, then the sealing cap is removed by bolts, and finally the motor is started to drive the worm gear to rotate. Through the connection between the worm gear and the worm wheel, the worm wheel drives the rotating frame and the main body of the marinating tank to rotate, so that the opening of the main body of the marinating tank can face downwards. At this time, most of the beef can be poured out, and the remaining beef can be removed manually. This device makes it easy for operators to remove the beef and facilitates the feeding of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the entire application in three dimensions; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front view of this application; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram illustrating the connection between the base plate and the liquid storage tank in this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the worm and the worm wheel in this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the metering pump and the hose in this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the explosion between the main body of the pickling tank and the sealing cap in this application.

[0023] In the picture: 1. Base plate; 2. Controller; 3. Storage tank; 4. Pickling tank body; 5. Fixing base; 6. Metering pump; 7. Hose; 8. Delivery pipe; 9. Ring component; 10. Discharge head; 11. Guide rib; 12. Sealing cap; 13. Vacuum pump; 14. Air inlet pipe; 15. Solenoid valve; 16. Drain pipe; 17. Pressure sensor; 18. Cage; 19. Vertical rod; 20. Rotating frame; 21. Fixing plate; 22. Limiting component; 23. Mounting base; 24. Motor; 25. Worm gear; 26. Worm wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 6 This application will be described in further detail below.

[0025] Example 1: A marinating jar for beef processing, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The system includes a base plate 1, with a controller 2 and a storage tank 3 fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the base plate 1. A marinating tank body 4 is located above the base plate 1. The controller 2, mounted on the upper surface of the base plate 1, controls the operation of the entire system. The storage tank 3 stores the ionic solution, and its upper surface has an inlet pipe for replenishing the ionic solution. The marinating tank body 4 is located above the base plate 1 and features a double-layer stainless steel structure, consisting of an inner liner and an outer cylinder. The inner liner is used for marinating beef. A mounting base 5 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the marinating tank body 4, and a metering pump 6 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the mounting base 5. A flexible hose 7 is fixedly installed at the input end of the metering pump 6. The other end of the flexible hose 7... One end extends into the interior of the storage tank 3. The output end of the metering pump 6 is fixedly connected to the delivery pipe 8. The other end of the delivery pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the annular component 9. The outer surface of the annular component 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the pickling tank body 4. The bottom surface of the annular component 9 is fixedly installed with equidistantly arranged liquid outlets 10. The outer surface of the delivery pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the pickling tank body 4. A flexible hose 7 is installed between the storage tank 3 and the metering pump 6 so that the metering pump 6 can extract the ionic solution from the storage tank 3. The delivery pipe 8 is set at the output end of the metering pump 6 and connected to the annular component 9 so that the ionic solution can be transmitted through the annular component 9 and finally discharged into the interior of the pickling tank body 4 through the liquid outlets 10.

[0026] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6A sealing cover 12 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the marinating tank body 4 by bolts arranged at equal intervals. A vacuum pump 13 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the sealing cover 12. An air inlet pipe 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sealing cover 12. A solenoid valve 15 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the air inlet pipe 14. A pressure sensor 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the sealing cover 12. The sealing cover 12 can be installed on the upper surface of the marinating tank body 4 by setting bolts. When beef needs to be marinated, beef is first put in and the sealing cover 12 is installed to seal the marinating tank body 4. Then, the vacuum pump 13 is started to draw a vacuum, so that a negative pressure is formed inside the marinating tank body 4. Force sensor 17 detects the pressure, then metering pump 6 is started to draw and inject ionic solution through hose 7, and spray it into the interior of the marinating tank body 4 through delivery pipe 8, ring part 9 and liquid outlet head 10. Then vacuum pump 13 is turned off, and after pressure is maintained for a period of time, solenoid valve 15 is opened so that air inlet pipe 14 can slowly inject air into the marinating tank body 4 until the pressure slowly rises back to normal pressure. This operation is repeated multiple times. When the pressure is reduced, the meat fibers expand to form microchannels, and the ionic solution quickly penetrates under negative pressure. At normal pressure, the solution diffuses to the deeper layers. The gradient pressure cycle produces a breathing effect, thereby improving the marinating penetration rate and shortening the marinating time.

[0027] Example 2: A marinating jar for beef processing, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The bottom surface of the pickling tank body 4 is provided with a drain pipe 16, and the inner wall of the pickling tank body 4 is fixedly connected with a flow guide rib 11. The drain pipe 16 is periodically opened and closed to facilitate the discharge of the solution after use. The flow guide rib 11 is provided on the inner wall of the pickling tank body 4. The flow guide rib 11 is spirally distributed to guide the solution to flow evenly. The upper surface of the bottom plate 1 is fixedly connected with a retainer 18. Two vertical rods 19 are fixedly installed between the upper surface of the bottom plate 1 and the bottom surface of the retainer 18. The retainer 18 is installed on the upper surface of the bottom plate 1 to fix the retainer 18. The vertical rods 19 are placed between the bottom plate 1 and the retainer 18, and the top and bottom ends of the vertical rods 19 are fixed to the bottom plate 1 and the retainer 18 to install the vertical rods 19.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4A rotating frame 20 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the main body 4 of the pickling tank. The inner wall of each vertical rod 19 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the rotating frame 20. The rotating frame 20 is installed on the outer surface of the main body 4 of the pickling tank. The outer surface of the rotating frame 20 has two connecting shafts. The connecting shafts are connected to the corresponding vertical rods 19 to limit the rotation of the rotating frame 20. A fixing plate 21 is fixedly connected to the left side of one of the vertical rods 19. A mounting seat 23 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate 21. The fixing plate 21 is installed on the left side of the left vertical rod 19 to fix the fixing plate 21. The mounting seat 23 is fixed on the upper surface of the fixing plate 21 to support and install the mounting seat 23.

[0029] Please see Figure 4 A motor 24 is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the mounting base 23. A worm gear 25 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 24. The motor 24 is mounted on the inner wall of the mounting base 23, and the worm gear 25 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 24, allowing the motor 24 to drive the worm gear 25 to rotate. A limit member 22 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the worm gear 25. The bottom surface of the limit member 22 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate 21. The limit member 22 is provided on the outer surface of the worm gear 25 for rotatable connection, and the bottom surface of the limit member 22 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate. The upper surface of 21 is fixed to support and limit the worm 25. The outer surface of the worm 25 is meshed with a worm wheel 26. The right side of the worm wheel 26 is fixedly connected to the left end face of the rotating frame 20. The worm wheel 26 is set above the worm 25 and the worm 25 is meshed with the worm wheel 26. The connecting shaft on the left side of the rotating frame 20 is fixed to the worm wheel 26, so that when the motor 24 drives the worm 25 to rotate, the worm 25 can drive the worm wheel 26 to rotate, thereby enabling the rotating frame 20 and the marinating tank body 4 to rotate, so as to pour out the beef and facilitate the feeding of the device.

[0030] The implementation principle of this application embodiment is as follows: When beef needs to be marinated, first open the sealing cover 12, put the beef into the marinating tank body 4, and then install the sealing cover 12 with bolts. At this time, the marinating tank body 4 is sealed. Then, start the vacuum pump 13 to extract the air inside the marinating tank body 4, and detect the pressure value through the pressure sensor 17. Then, start the metering pump 6 to extract the ionic solution in the storage tank 3 through the hose 7. Through the connection of the delivery pipe 8, the annular part 9 and the liquid outlet 10, the ionic solution can enter the interior of the marinating tank body 4. The solution is guided to flow evenly by the guide ribs 11 on the inner wall of the marinating tank body 4. When the pressure sensor 17 detects that the pressure has reached the set value, turn off the vacuum pump 13. After continuous pressure holding and permeation for a period of time, open the solenoid valve 15 to slowly restore the internal pressure of the marinating tank body 4 to normal pressure. This process is repeated multiple times. When the pressure is reduced, the meat fibers expand to form microchannels, allowing the ionic solution to penetrate rapidly under negative pressure. At normal pressure, the solution diffuses deeper, and the gradient pressure cycle generates a breathing effect, thereby increasing the marinating penetration rate and shortening the marinating time. After marinating, the drain pipe 16 is opened first to drain the solution. Then, the sealing cover 12 is removed again using bolts. Finally, the motor 24 is started to drive the worm gear 25 to rotate. Through the connection between the worm gear 25 and the worm wheel 26, the worm wheel 26 drives the rotating frame 20 to rotate. At this time, the marinating tank body 4 rotates, allowing the opening of the marinating tank body 4 to face downwards. The operator has previously set up a receiving basin below. At this time, most of the beef is poured out and falls into the receiving basin. The remaining beef can be removed manually. This device allows the operator to easily remove the beef, facilitating the feeding of the device.

[0031] The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A marinating tank for beef processing, comprising a bottom plate (1), characterized in that: A controller (2) and a storage tank (3) are fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base plate (1). A pickling tank body (4) is provided above the base plate (1). A fixing seat (5) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the pickling tank body (4). A metering pump (6) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing seat (5). A hose (7) is fixedly installed at the input end of the metering pump (6). The other end of the hose (7) extends into the interior of the storage tank (3). A delivery pipe (8) is fixedly connected to the output end of the metering pump (6). An annular component (9) is fixedly connected to the other end of the delivery pipe (8). The outer surface of the annular component (9) is connected to the pickling tank. The inner wall of the main body (4) is fixedly connected, and the bottom surface of the annular part (9) is fixedly installed with liquid outlet heads (10) arranged at equal intervals. The outer surface of the conveying pipe (8) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the pickling tank main body (4). The upper surface of the pickling tank main body (4) is fixedly installed with a sealing cover (12) by bolts arranged at equal intervals. The upper surface of the sealing cover (12) is fixedly installed with a vacuum pump (13). The inner wall of the sealing cover (12) is fixedly connected with an air inlet pipe (14). The outer surface of the air inlet pipe (14) is fixedly installed with a solenoid valve (15). The bottom surface of the sealing cover (12) is fixedly connected with a pressure sensor (17).

2. The marinating tank for beef processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the pickling tank body (4) is provided with a drain pipe (16), and the inner wall of the pickling tank body (4) is fixedly connected with a guide rib (11).

3. A marinating tank for beef processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A retainer (18) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate (1), and two vertical rods (19) are fixedly installed between the upper surface of the base plate (1) and the bottom surface of the retainer (18).

4. A marinating tank for beef processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the pickling tank body (4) is fixedly connected to a rotating frame (20), and the inner wall of each vertical rod (19) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the rotating frame (20).

5. A marinating tank for beef processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fixing plate (21) is fixedly connected to the left side of one of the vertical rods (19), and a mounting base (23) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate (21).

6. A marinating tank for beef processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A motor (24) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mounting base (23), and a worm gear (25) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (24).

7. A marinating tank for beef processing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer surface of the worm (25) is rotatably connected to a limiting member (22), and the bottom surface of the limiting member (22) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate (21).

8. A marinating tank for beef processing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer surface of the worm (25) is engaged with a worm wheel (26), and the right side of the worm wheel (26) is fixedly connected to the left end face of the rotating frame (20).

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