Modular pepper drying apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a modularization pepper airing device, include: fixed base, the fixed base is detachably provided with a plurality of placing rack, the plurality of placing rack is evenly provided around fixed base and presents the ladder shape center, airing cylinder, the airing cylinder is placed in the placing rack, airing board, airing board is evenly provided in the upper portion of airing cylinder, through detachable setting a plurality of placing rack which presents the ladder shape and is evenly distributed on the fixed base, has realized the modularization combination of device. User can increase or decrease the number of placing rack and airing cylinder freely according to actual airing amount, adjusts the device scale flexibly, adapts to different use scene, and a plurality of placing rack surrounds the center of fixed base and presents the ladder shape distribution, forms the staggered structure, avoids the mutual obstruction between upper and lower airing cylinder, makes each layer pepper can receive the sunlight irradiation fully, has improved the illumination utilization ratio and airing uniformity significantly, prevents partial damp mouldy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of seasoning processing technology, and more specifically, it relates to a modular chili drying device. Background Technology

[0002] After harvesting, chili peppers need to be thoroughly dried to reduce moisture content, prevent mold, maintain color and flavor, and extend shelf life. Currently, chili pepper drying mainly relies on natural sunlight, commonly achieved by spreading them directly on the ground, rooftops, or simple wire mesh racks for sun exposure. However, this traditional drying method has many drawbacks: First, ground drying is susceptible to dust, soil, insects, and animal infestation, making hygiene difficult to guarantee; second, when the chili pepper pile is thick, poor ventilation and uneven drying between layers can easily lead to localized mold growth; third, the lack of protection during the drying process makes it difficult to quickly store chili peppers in the event of sudden rainfall, resulting in losses.

[0003] Existing chili drying devices are mostly fixed mesh frames or box structures. While these improve ventilation and hygiene to some extent, they still have significant shortcomings. For example, most devices are one-piece designs with limited functionality, unable to flexibly adjust capacity according to the drying volume, and their structures are difficult to disassemble, occupying a large space and hindering storage and transportation. Furthermore, cleaning residue and collecting dried chilies after drying is inconvenient, lacking a convenient design for material handling and residue removal. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular chili drying device to solve the problems of existing chili drying devices, such as fixed structure, poor ventilation, inconvenient material collection, and difficulty in flexibly adjusting the scale according to needs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A modular chili drying device, comprising:

[0007] A fixed base, on which multiple placement racks are detachably mounted; the multiple placement racks are evenly arranged in a stepped pattern around the center of the fixed base;

[0008] A drying drum, which is placed in a rack;

[0009] A drying board, which is retractable and installed on the upper part of the drying cylinder;

[0010] The drying drum comprises, from top to bottom, an integrally formed mounting section, a conical section, and a collecting section;

[0011] The inner side of the mounting part is provided with a placement groove; a insertion slot is provided on one side of the placement groove; the drying board is removably installed in the placement groove along the insertion slot; a cap is screwed onto the bottom of the collection part; an air inlet pipe is provided on the side wall of the collection part.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing base includes a base, and a column is vertically fixedly disposed in the middle of the base; through holes are uniformly disposed along the height direction on the column; and a pin is inserted into the through hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the placement rack includes an annular sleeve portion, which is sleeved on the column, and the bottom of the annular sleeve portion contacts the pin shaft; the outer wall of the annular sleeve portion is integrally provided with a support arm, and the other end of the support arm is welded with a conical frame; the conical portion is inserted into the conical frame.

[0014] Furthermore, the drying board includes a drying net, and a guard is provided on half of the outer edge of the drying net, and a handle is provided on the outer side of the guard.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] (1) By detachably setting multiple placement racks evenly distributed in a stepped shape on the fixed base, the modular combination of the device is realized. Users can freely increase or decrease the number of placement racks and drying tubes according to the actual drying volume, flexibly adjust the scale of the device, adapt to different usage scenarios, and the multiple placement racks are distributed in a stepped shape around the center of the fixed base to form a staggered structure, which avoids mutual shading between the upper and lower drying tubes, so that the peppers in each layer can be fully exposed to sunlight, significantly improving the light utilization rate and drying uniformity, and preventing local dampness and mold.

[0017] (2) The drying board is installed in the installation part of the drying cylinder by inserting through the slot. Users can easily pull out the drying board by pulling the handle, which facilitates the quick collection of peppers, greatly improves the convenience of operation and reduces labor intensity.

[0018] (4) The drying drum adopts an integrated structure of installation section, conical section and collection section, which has good stability. The air inlet pipe set on the side wall can be connected to an external fan or hot air equipment to introduce dry airflow from bottom to top, realize ventilation or auxiliary drying, significantly improve drying efficiency, and is especially suitable for humid or rainy environments. At the same time, the drying plate adopts a mesh plate structure, which, together with the guiding effect of the conical section, promotes airflow from bottom to top, enhances the convection effect, effectively removes moisture, prevents peppers from mold and deterioration due to poor ventilation, and ensures the drying quality. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed base structure;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drying drum structure;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the drying drum and the drying board.

[0023] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0024] Fixed base 1, placement rack 2, drying tube 3, drying board 4, mounting part 31, conical part 32, collection part 33, placement groove 3401, insertion through groove 3402, cover 34, air inlet pipe 35, base 11, column 12, through hole 13, pin 14, annular sleeve part 23, support arm 22, conical frame 21, drying net 41, edge guard 42, handle 43. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] Example:

[0028] like Figures 1-4 As shown: A modular chili drying device includes a fixed base 1, multiple placement racks 2, a drying tube 3, and a drying board 4.

[0029] The fixed base 1 serves as the basic support structure for the entire device, comprising a base 11 and a column 12 vertically fixed to the center of the base. The column 12 has multiple through holes 13 evenly distributed along its height, into which pins 14 can be inserted to form limiting steps. This design allows the upper shelf 2 to be stably fitted onto the column and supported by the pins below, enabling flexible assembly and height adjustment of the multi-layer structure. This facilitates adding or removing layers according to usage needs, demonstrating the modular nature of the device and solving the problems of traditional drying racks being non-expandable and inconvenient to transport.

[0030] The placement rack 2 includes an annular sleeve 23, which is fitted onto the column 12 and positioned against the pin 14 at its bottom. Its outer wall is integrally formed with a support arm 22, and a conical frame 21 is welded to the end of the support arm. Multiple placement racks 2 are evenly distributed in a stepped pattern around the center of the fixed base, forming a staggered structure. This layout ensures that each layer of drying tubes 3 is fully exposed to sunlight, avoiding mutual shading between upper and lower layers, significantly improving the uniformity of light and space utilization, and thus enhancing overall drying efficiency.

[0031] The drying cylinder 3 is placed in the conical frame 21, which consists of an integrally formed mounting part 31, a conical part 32, and a collecting part 33 from top to bottom. The mounting part 31 has a placement groove 3401 on its inner side and an insertion slot 3402 on one side; the drying board 4 is retractably embedded in the placement groove 3401 through the slot. The drying board 4 includes a drying mesh 41, with a retaining edge 42 on half of its outer edge to ensure the stability of the drying board 4 after placement. A handle 43 is provided on the outer side of the retaining edge. Users can easily pull out the drying board using the handle, achieving rapid collection of chilies, greatly improving the convenience of operation and human-machine interaction, and effectively reducing labor intensity.

[0032] Specifically, the thickness of the drying net plate 41 in the drying board 4 matches the size of the insertion slot 3402. When the drying net plate 41 is pulled to move, the peppers begin to stack along the side wall of the mounting part 31 under the resistance of the side wall of the mounting part 31 until the drying net plate 41 is completely pulled out, at which point the peppers fall into the collection part 33.

[0033] The bottom of the collection section 33 of the drying drum is screwed with a cover 34. After drying is completed, the cover can be unscrewed to discharge the collected peppers, thus achieving a rapid collection function.

[0034] On the other hand, in order to increase the efficiency of drying, an air inlet pipe 35 is connected to the side wall of the collection section, which can be connected to a small fan or hot air equipment to introduce dry hot air in rainy and humid weather. The airflow flows from bottom to top through the collection section 33 and the conical section 32 to the drying area, forming forced convection, which significantly enhances the ventilation and drying effect, prevents mold growth, and realizes all-weather, high-efficiency drying operation.

[0035] The device operates as follows:

[0036] First, assemble according to actual drying needs. Multiple racks 2 are sequentially fitted onto the uprights 12 of the fixing base 1 through their annular connecting parts 23, and fixed by inserting pins 14 into the through holes 14 on the uprights 12, so that the racks 2 are evenly distributed in a stepped shape around the center, forming a stable multi-layer structure that does not block each other, ensuring that each layer can receive sufficient sunlight.

[0037] Then, the conical part 32 of the drying tube 3 is inserted into the conical frame 21 at the outer end of each placement rack 2 to achieve quick positioning and support, thus completing the basic construction of the device.

[0038] Next, the chili peppers are loaded. Using handle 43, the drying board 4 is horizontally inserted into the insertion slot 3402 at the top of the drying cylinder 3. The washed and partially drained chili peppers are then evenly spread on the drying mesh board 41, ensuring they are secure. Excessive stacking should be avoided to prevent affecting ventilation. During the drying process, natural airflow or sunlight can pass through the mesh board to dry the chili peppers. In rainy or humid weather, a fan or hot air device can be connected to the air inlet pipe 35 to introduce dry hot air into the collection section. The hot air flows upward along the conical section 32, forming an upward convection, effectively improving drying efficiency and preventing mold growth on the chili peppers.

[0039] Once the chili peppers are completely dry, first remove the cap 34, at which point the cap 34 will have chili pepper fragments on it.

[0040] Pull out the drying board 4 again. Since the thickness of the drying net plate 41 in the drying board 4 matches the size of the insertion slot (3402), when the drying net plate 41 is pulled to move, the peppers begin to stack along the side wall of the mounting part 31 under the resistance of the side wall of the mounting part 31 until the drying net plate 41 is completely pulled out. At this time, the peppers fall into the collection part 33. Place the bag under the collection part 33 to collect the finished dried peppers.

[0041] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

Claims

1. A modular chili drying device, characterized in that, include: A fixed base (1) is provided with a plurality of placement racks (2) which are detachably provided on the fixed base (1); the plurality of placement racks (2) are evenly arranged in a stepped shape around the fixed base (1); The drying tube (3) is placed in the rack (2); A drying board (4) is provided on the upper part of the drying tube (3) in a retractable manner; The drying drum (3) includes, from top to bottom, an integrally formed mounting part (31), a conical part (32), and a collecting part (33). The inner side of the mounting part (31) is provided with a placement groove (3401); a insertion slot (3402) is provided on one side of the placement groove (3401); the drying board (4) is removably installed in the placement groove (3401) along the insertion slot (3402); a cover (34) is screwed onto the bottom of the collecting part (33); an air inlet pipe (35) is connected to the side wall of the collecting part (33).

2. The modular chili drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed base (1) includes a base (11), and a column (12) is vertically fixed in the middle of the base (11); through holes (13) are uniformly arranged along the height direction on the column (12); and a pin (14) is inserted into the through hole (13).

3. The modular chili drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The placement rack (2) includes an annular sleeve (23), which is sleeved on the column (12), and the bottom of the annular sleeve (23) is in contact with the pin (14); the outer wall of the annular sleeve (23) is integrally provided with a support arm (22), and the other end of the support arm (22) is welded with a conical frame (21); the conical part (32) is inserted into the conical frame (21).

4. The modular chili drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying board (4) includes a drying net board (41), and a guard edge (42) is provided on one half of the outer edge of the drying net board (41), and a handle (43) is provided on the outer side of the guard edge (42).

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