Automatic material turning and flavoring equipment for pickling quail eggs

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic material turning and taste soaking equipment for marinating quail eggs relates to automatic material turning technical field. The equipment includes frame, marinating container, material turning mechanism, flow guide plate group and drive mechanism, the material turning mechanism includes the main shaft of horizontal setting in the inside of marinating container and a plurality of flexible material turning arms of radial distribution along the main shaft, and flexible material turning arm adopts flexible material to make, and its end extends to the bottom of marinating container, the flow guide plate group includes a plurality of arc flow guide plates, and arc flow guide plate is along the circumferential distribution of main shaft, and its concave surface is towards the rotation direction of main shaft. The utility model discloses drive mechanism drive main shaft rotation, and then drive a plurality of flexible material turning arms to move in marinating container, and flexible material turning arm adopts flexible material to make and end extension to the bottom of container, can form effective turning to quail egg, avoid its sedimentation adhesion, can also greatly reduce the impact to quail egg shell because of flexible characteristic, realize uniform taste soaking, and improve product flavor consistency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic material turning technology, specifically an automatic material turning and marinating device for braising quail eggs. Background Technology

[0002] Quail eggs, a nutritious and flavorful food, are beloved by consumers. Braising is one of the most common processing methods for quail eggs, allowing them to fully absorb the flavors of the braising liquid and develop a unique taste. However, in traditional braising processes, especially in small and medium-sized food enterprises or workshops, the flavor absorption of quail eggs relies heavily on manual labor, presenting several technical challenges that urgently need to be addressed. Firstly, to ensure even flavor absorption and prevent sedimentation, sticking, or the formation of areas without flavor penetration in the braising pot, frequent turning is necessary during the several-hour braising process.

[0003] Currently, this process is generally done manually by operators using tools (such as slotted spoons and spatulas), which is extremely labor-intensive, inefficient, and prone to causing worker fatigue due to prolonged repetitive operation. Secondly, it is difficult to maintain a consistent uniformity and frequency of manual turning. If the turning force is too light, the quail eggs in the upper and lower layers cannot be effectively exchanged, resulting in uneven flavor absorption; if the turning force is too heavy, many quail eggs, due to their thin and easily broken shells, will crack, expose the white portion, or even break, affecting not only the product appearance and yield but also causing the broken egg whites or yolks to contaminate the entire braising liquid, making it cloudy and spoiled, shortening its shelf life, and increasing production costs. Furthermore, the braising process usually requires a high-temperature environment, and close-range manual operation poses a risk of burns. Additionally, the open operating environment makes it difficult to completely avoid secondary contamination of the food, posing a potential risk to food safety.

[0004] Although there are some general food mixing or turning equipment on the market, most of these devices are used for materials with good flowability or hard texture. Their mixing blades or mechanisms are usually very rigid and move violently. If they are directly applied to braised quail eggs, the damage is far greater than that caused by manual operation, and they cannot meet the special process requirements of gentle and even turning of fragile materials such as braised quail eggs.

[0005] Therefore, developing a specialized device that can replace manual labor, automate material handling, and effectively protect the integrity of quail eggs is of great urgent need and significance for improving the production efficiency of braised quail eggs, ensuring product quality and consistency, and reducing labor intensity and safety risks. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an automatic turning and marinating device for braised quail eggs, which can realize the automated operation of turning and marinating quail eggs and improve production efficiency.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] An automatic turning and marinating device for braising quail eggs includes a frame, a braising container, a turning mechanism, a guide plate assembly, and a drive mechanism.

[0009] The braising container is mounted on the frame;

[0010] The material-turning mechanism includes a main shaft horizontally arranged inside the braising container, and multiple flexible material-turning arms radially distributed along the main shaft; the flexible material-turning arms are made of flexible material, and their ends extend to the bottom of the braising container.

[0011] The guide vane assembly includes multiple arc-shaped guide vanes, which are distributed circumferentially along the main shaft, with their concave surfaces facing the rotation direction of the main shaft.

[0012] The drive mechanism is connected to the main shaft and is used to drive the main shaft to rotate.

[0013] Furthermore, the flexible material-turning arm includes an inner support frame, a middle buffer layer, and an outer protective sleeve. The inner support frame has a mesh structure and is filled with elastic material. The middle buffer layer covers the inner support frame, and the outer protective sleeve is wrapped around the outermost layer.

[0014] Furthermore, a counterweight is provided at the end of the flexible tilting arm, and the counterweight is located on the side of the flexible tilting arm close to the main shaft.

[0015] Furthermore, the end of the flexible turning arm is provided with a disturbance head, which is a spherical crown-shaped structure filled with counterweight particles and covered with a rubber layer.

[0016] Furthermore, eight flexible tipping arms are provided, and two arc-shaped guide plates are provided between two adjacent flexible tipping arms.

[0017] Furthermore, the inner wall of the braising container is provided with vertical guide ribs, and the cross-section of the guide ribs is an isosceles triangle.

[0018] Furthermore, the braising container includes a container body and an insulation layer disposed on the outside of the container body; the braising container is cylindrical with a hemispherical bottom structure, and a heating device is disposed on the outside of the bottom of the braising container.

[0019] Furthermore, the heating device includes a heating tube coiled around the bottom outer side of the container body, and a temperature controller electrically connected to the heating tube.

[0020] Furthermore, the top of the braising container is provided with a sealing cover plate, which is connected to the container body by a hinge, and the sealing cover plate is provided with an observation window.

[0021] Furthermore, the bottom of the frame is provided with a set of movable wheels, which includes omnidirectional wheels and directional wheels, and both the omnidirectional wheels and the directional wheels are equipped with brake devices.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] (1) In this utility model, the drive mechanism drives the main shaft to rotate, which in turn drives multiple flexible turning arms distributed radially along the main shaft to move in the braising container. The flexible turning arms are made of flexible material and extend to the bottom of the container. They can effectively turn the quail eggs to prevent them from settling and sticking together. They can also greatly reduce the impact on the quail egg shells due to their flexibility, reducing the chance of shell breakage and cracking, and ensuring the integrity of the product. At the same time, the arc-shaped guide plate group distributed circumferentially along the main shaft and with the concave surface facing the direction of rotation of the main shaft can guide the braising liquid to form an orderly flow in the container. Combined with the turning action of the flexible turning arms, the quail eggs can fully contact the braising liquid, eliminate dead corners for flavoring, achieve uniform immersion, and improve the consistency of product flavor.

[0024] (2) The heat insulation layer on the outside of the braising container of this utility model can reduce heat loss. The heating tube coiled on the bottom outside, together with the electrically connected temperature controller, can accurately control the temperature of the braising liquid and maintain stable braising conditions, further ensuring the flavor and quality stability of the quail eggs. In addition, the sealing cover on the top of the braising container can not only reduce the overflow of braising liquid steam and reduce heat loss, but also prevent external pollutants from entering and reduce secondary contamination of food. At the same time, the observation window on the cover makes it convenient for operators to monitor the braising situation in real time, taking into account both sealing and observation.

[0025] (3) The movable wheel set at the bottom of the frame of this utility model includes omnidirectional wheels and directional wheels, all of which are equipped with brake devices. This not only facilitates the flexible movement of the equipment according to the needs of the production site, but also enables stable operation in a fixed position, thereby improving the flexibility of equipment layout.

[0026] (4) The counterweight block and the spherical crown-shaped disturbance head (filled with counterweight particles and covered with a rubber layer) at the end of the flexible turning arm can enhance the turning effect of the turning arm on the quail eggs at the bottom. The rubber layer of the disturbance head further enhances the protection of the quail eggs. The isosceles triangular guide ribs set vertically on the inner wall of the braising container can help guide the flow of braising liquid and quail eggs, prevent the quail eggs from accumulating at the edge of the container, and further optimize the uniformity of the braising. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the flexible tipping arm and the arc-shaped guide plate in this utility model.

[0029] The corresponding names of the attached figures are: 1-frame, 2-brine container, 3-main shaft, 4-flexible tipping arm, 5-counterweight, 6-motor, 7-arc guide plate, 8-container body, 9-heating tube, 10-temperature controller, 11-guide ribs, 12-moving wheel set, 13-disturbance head, 14-discharge valve. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, the following embodiments.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides an automatic turning and marinating device for braising quail eggs, which includes a frame 1, a braising container 2 for the braising process, a turning mechanism for turning the material, and a drive mechanism for providing power.

[0033] The frame 1 is the load-bearing structure of the entire equipment, constructed from high-strength stainless steel square tubing and angle steel. The braising container 2 is bolted to the frame 1 via a support frame fixed to its side wall, ensuring the stability and safety of the braising container 2 during equipment operation.

[0034] The braising container 2 is the component for holding the braising liquid and quail eggs. It includes the container body 8, an insulation layer, and a heating device. The container body 8 is made of food-grade 304 or 316 stainless steel sheet through rolling and welding processes. It has an overall cylindrical structure with a hemispherical bottom. The radius of curvature of the hemispherical bottom is consistent with the radius of the container body, which facilitates the smooth flow of the braising liquid and quail eggs and reduces material accumulation. The inner surface of the container body 8 is finely polished to meet food-grade hygiene requirements. The insulation layer is arranged around the outside of the container body 8 and is composed of an inner stainless steel sheet, a middle insulation layer, and an outer stainless steel sheet. The inner stainless steel sheet is tightly fitted to the outer wall of the container body 8, while the outer stainless steel sheet forms a closed outer shell. The middle insulation layer, made of 50-100mm thick aluminum silicate fiber cotton, fills the annular space between the inner and outer stainless steel sheets to effectively reduce heat loss during the braising process and maintain the stability of the braising liquid temperature. The heating device is used for heating and temperature control of the brine. It includes a heating tube 9 coiled around the outer side of the hemispherical bottom of the container body 8, and a temperature controller 10 electrically connected to the heating tube 9. The heating tube 9 is fixed to the bottom of the container body 8 by a high-strength, high-temperature resistant bracket. The temperature controller 10 is installed inside a control box located on the side of the frame 1. The control box is made of stainless steel. A temperature sensor probe is also provided, which extends directly into the brine inside the brine container 2 to monitor the brine temperature in real time. This temperature sensor probe is also electrically connected to the temperature controller 10 and can control the on / off power supply of the heating tube 9 according to a set value to ensure that the brine temperature is controlled within the set range.

[0035] The turning mechanism is the core component for automatically turning quail eggs and ensuring uniform marinating. It includes a main shaft 3, a flexible turning arm 4, a counterweight 5, a guide plate assembly, and guide ribs 11. The main shaft 3 is the rotation center of the entire turning mechanism, horizontally positioned at the center inside the braising container 2, and extends through the diameter of the container body 8. Both ends of the main shaft 3 are supported by two heavy-duty bearing seats on opposite columns of the frame 1.

[0036] The flexible tipping arms 4 are evenly distributed along the radial direction of the main shaft 3. In this embodiment, eight arms are preferably provided. Figure 2 As shown, the circumferential angle between each flexible turning arm 4 is 45°. The base of each flexible turning arm 4 is hinged to the mounting base via a connecting sleeve using a pin connection. The mounting base is fixed to the outer surface of the main shaft 3 by fastening bolts. This pin connection method allows for adjustable installation angles of the flexible turning arms 4. By adjusting the relative position between the connecting sleeve and the mounting base, the tilt angle of the flexible turning arms 4 can be changed within a certain range, thereby optimizing the turning effect on the quail eggs. The ends of the flexible turning arms 4 extend downwards to the bottom of the braising container 2, contacting the quail eggs in the braising liquid.

[0037] The flexible turning arm 4 comprises an inner support frame, a middle buffer layer, and an outer protective sleeve. The inner support frame is a mesh structure woven from stainless steel wire, with a flat, elliptical shape. Its internal cavities are filled with highly elastic food-grade silicone strips to provide basic support strength and resistance to deformation. The middle buffer layer is made of food-grade silicone rubber and is tightly wrapped around the outer surface of the inner support frame using a molding process, forming a layer with a certain degree of elasticity and cushioning capacity. Its main function is to absorb impact force and prevent direct impact on the quail eggs. The outer protective sleeve is a food-grade polyurethane film, wrapped around the outermost layer of the flexible turning arm 4. The flexible turning arm 4 has a flat, elliptical cross-section, with its width parallel to the axis of the main shaft 3 and its thickness arranged radially. This flat, elliptical design provides a larger contact area while reducing localized pressure on the quail eggs.

[0038] The counterweight 5 is installed on the inner side of the end of each flexible turning arm 4, that is, on the side closest to the main shaft 3. The counterweight 5 is made of food-grade stainless steel, is rectangular in shape, and weighs about 300 grams. Its function is to maintain a certain downward force and swing amplitude of the end of the flexible turning arm 4 in the brine through gravity inertia when the main shaft 3 rotates, so as to enhance the turning effect of quail eggs and allow them to contact the bottom of the container more deeply.

[0039] The flexible turning arm 4 is further equipped with a spherical agitator head 13 at its end, with the spherical surface facing downwards. The internal cavity of the agitator head 13 is filled with food-grade stainless steel counterweight particles, further increasing its gravity and inertia, thus generating a stronger stirring effect in the brine. The agitator head 13 is externally covered with a 2mm thick food-grade rubber layer, which can maximize the protection of quail eggs from mechanical damage. The agitator head 13 is connected to the end of the flexible turning arm 4 via a threaded connection, facilitating disassembly, cleaning, and replacement.

[0040] The guide plate assembly consists of multiple arc-shaped guide plates 7, totaling 16 pieces. Two arc-shaped guide plates 7 are installed between every two adjacent flexible tipping arms 4. The arc-shaped guide plates 7 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the main shaft 3 and are connected to the outer surface of the main shaft 3 by welding. The concave surface of the arc-shaped guide plates 7 faces the direction of rotation of the main shaft 3, aiming to guide the brine to form an orderly vortex inside the container, accelerating the flow and marinating process of the quail eggs.

[0041] The inner wall of the braising container 2 is also equipped with guide ribs 11. The guide ribs 11 are evenly distributed circumferentially along the inner wall of the container body 8, with a total of 6 ribs installed. The cross-section of the guide ribs 11 is an isosceles triangle, with its height extending radially inward. The guide ribs 11 are made of food-grade 304 or 316 stainless steel and fixed to the inner wall of the container body 8 by welding. When the main shaft 3 rotates, the flexible tipping arm 4 and the guide plate assembly push the braising liquid and quail eggs to move. When the braising liquid and quail eggs come into contact with the inclined surface (the waist of the isosceles triangle) of the guide ribs 11, they are subjected to additional guiding force, causing them to move towards the center of the container or change their trajectory, thereby enhancing the mixing effect of the braising liquid and quail eggs and preventing the quail eggs from remaining stagnant at the edge of the container for a long time.

[0042] The drive mechanism provides stable rotational power for the material turning mechanism. This is existing technology and mainly includes a motor 6 mounted on the lower side of the frame 1, a reducer connected to the output shaft of the motor 6 via a coupling, a small sprocket located at the output end of the reducer, a large sprocket located at the end of the main shaft 3, and a chain sleeved around the small and large sprockets. The small sprocket, large sprocket, and chain form a chain drive mechanism, which also includes a chain tensioning device.

[0043] The top of the braising container 2 is equipped with a sealing cover, which is connected to the edge of the container body 8 by two heavy-duty hinges. A food-grade silicone rubber sealing strip is provided on the inner edge of the sealing cover. When the cover is closed, the sealing strip fits tightly against the opening edge of the container body 8, forming a good seal to prevent the braising liquid vapor from escaping and maintain a stable braising environment. A circular observation window made of high-temperature resistant and explosion-proof glass is located in the center of the sealing cover, allowing operators to observe the movement of quail eggs and the state of the braising liquid inside the braising container 2 in real time without opening the cover.

[0044] The bottom of the frame 1 is equipped with a set of casters 12, all of which are equipped with independent brakes. Universal casters are mounted at the front bottom of the frame 1, allowing for 360° free rotation and easy steering. Directional casters are mounted at the rear bottom of the frame 1 to provide linear stability. The bottom of the braising container 2 is also equipped with a discharge port and a discharge valve 14. The upper part of the frame 1 is equipped with a protective cover with a frame-type mesh structure to prevent foreign objects from entering the area above the braising container 2.

[0045] This utility model relates to an automatic turning and marinating device for quail eggs, which can achieve automated, gentle turning and uniform marinating of quail eggs, while ensuring stable, safe and efficient operation of the equipment.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] The overall structure of the automatic turning and marinating equipment for braising quail eggs in this embodiment is basically the same as that in Embodiment 1, and will not be described again here. The main difference is that some optional functional components have been simplified to meet the needs of different users and control costs.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the end of the flexible tilting arm 4 is not provided with a disturbance head 13. The end of the flexible tilting arm 4 is directly elliptical and has a counterweight 5 embedded inside. The tilting action of the flexible tilting arm 4 mainly relies on its own flexibility and the gravitational inertia of the counterweight 5.

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the inner wall of the braising container 2 is not provided with guide ribs 11. The flow of the braising liquid and quail eggs mainly relies on the stirring action of the flexible turning arm 4 and the guiding action of the guide plate assembly, without additional guide ribs 11 to enhance the mixing effect.

[0050] Furthermore, no protective cover is installed on the upper part of the frame 1, and the upper part of the drive mechanism and the brine container 2 are directly exposed, which facilitates observation and operation.

[0051] The above embodiments are merely one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications or refinements made to the main design concept and spirit of this utility model that are not of substantial significance, but solve the same technical problem as this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic turning and marinating device for braising quail eggs, characterized in that, Includes a frame (1), a brine container (2), a material turning mechanism, a guide plate assembly, and a drive mechanism; The brining container (2) is mounted on the frame (1); The material turning mechanism includes a main shaft (3) horizontally arranged inside the braising container (2), and a plurality of flexible material turning arms (4) radially distributed along the main shaft (3); the flexible material turning arms (4) are made of flexible material and their ends extend to the bottom of the braising container (2); The guide plate assembly includes multiple arc-shaped guide plates (7), which are distributed circumferentially along the main shaft (3) and their concave surfaces face the rotation direction of the main shaft (3). The drive mechanism is connected to the main shaft (3) and is used to drive the main shaft (3) to rotate.

2. The automatic turning and marinating equipment for braising quail eggs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible material-turning arm (4) includes an inner support frame, a middle buffer layer and an outer protective sleeve. The inner support frame is a mesh structure and is filled with elastic material. The middle buffer layer covers the inner support frame and the outer protective sleeve is wrapped around the outermost layer.

3. The automatic turning and marinating equipment for braising quail eggs according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible material turning arm (4) is provided with a counterweight (5) at its end, and the counterweight (5) is located on the side of the flexible material turning arm (4) close to the main shaft (3).

4. The automatic turning and marinating equipment for braising quail eggs according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flexible material turning arm (4) is provided with a disturbance head (13) at its end. The disturbance head (13) is a spherical crown structure, filled with counterweight particles inside and covered with a rubber layer on the outside.

5. The automatic turning and marinating equipment for braising quail eggs according to claim 4, characterized in that, Eight flexible tipping arms (4) are provided, and two arc-shaped guide plates (7) are provided between two adjacent flexible tipping arms (4).

6. The automatic turning and marinating equipment for braising quail eggs according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner wall of the braising container (2) is provided with vertical guide ribs (11), and the cross section of the guide ribs (11) is an isosceles triangle.

7. The automatic turning and marinating equipment for braising quail eggs according to claim 6, characterized in that, The braising container (2) includes a container body (8) and a heat-insulating jacket disposed on the outside of the container body (8); the braising container (2) is cylindrical and its bottom is a hemispherical structure, and a heating device is disposed on the outside of the bottom of the braising container (2).

8. The automatic turning and marinating equipment for braising quail eggs according to claim 7, characterized in that, The heating device includes a heating tube (9) coiled around the bottom outer side of the container body (8) and a temperature controller (10) electrically connected to the heating tube (9).

9. An automatic turning and marinating device for braising quail eggs according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the brining container (2) is provided with a sealing cover plate, which is connected to the container body (8) by a hinge, and the sealing cover plate is provided with an observation window.

10. An automatic turning and marinating device for braising quail eggs according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom of the frame (1) is provided with a set of movable wheels (12), which includes omnidirectional wheels and directional wheels, and both omnidirectional wheels and directional wheels are provided with brake devices.

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