A meat emulsification tank

Abstract

The utility model belongs to meat thawing technology field, concretely is a kind of meat thawing pool, including thawing pool, the support leg and fixed block are fixedly connected on the thawing pool surface, the fixed block is equipped with two groups, two in each group, every two fixed block is fixedly connected with the pivot, the storage tank is equipped in the thawing pool, the connecting plate is fixedly connected on the storage tank surface, the connecting plate surface is fixedly connected with movable block, movable block is rotatably connected on the pivot surface, this integrated design completely replaces the cumbersome operation of traditional manual piece by piece or batch from device thawing meat, not only saves the time of artificial grabbing, sorting, avoids the waste and cross contamination caused by meat slide, also greatly improves the continuity of thawed material transfer, makes subsequent cutting, curing and other processing links can be quickly linked, significantly improves overall work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of meat thawing technology, specifically a meat thawing tank. Background Technology

[0002] In order to effectively extend shelf life, reduce transportation losses and lower storage costs, meat is usually frozen throughout the entire chain from production and distribution to consumption. Frozen meat is firm, not easily deformed by compression, and can maintain a stable state in the cold chain transportation, which greatly reduces the risk of damage and spoilage during transportation.

[0003] Chinese Patent Application No. 202123173025.6 discloses a circulating water thawing tank, relating to the field of thawing tank technology. The tank includes a thawing tank body with an upper inlet and a lower inlet connected to a water inlet pipe. The upper inlet is located on the upper side of the thawing tank body, and the lower inlet is located at the bottom. The water inlet pipe includes an upper inlet pipe and a lower inlet pipe, with the upper inlet pipe connected to the upper inlet and the lower inlet pipe connected to the lower inlet. Water is simultaneously injected into the thawing tank body through the upper and lower inlets, respectively, from the upper and lower sides, thus causing the water within the thawing tank body to circulate vertically.

[0004] In existing technologies and the above, when meat is thawed by a thawing device (such as a cold storage or a circulating water thawing machine), most processes still rely on manual removal of the meat piece by piece or batch by batch. This not only consumes a lot of manpower and time, but also easily leads to waiting in subsequent processing steps due to inconsistent operating rhythms, resulting in significantly low overall work efficiency. Therefore, a meat thawing pool is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and solve at least one technical problem in the background art, this utility model proposes a meat thawing tank.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a meat thawing tank according to this utility model, including a thawing tank, a support leg and a fixing block are fixedly connected to the surface of the thawing tank, and there are two sets of fixing blocks, two in each set, and a rotating shaft is fixedly connected between each two fixing blocks. The thawing tank is equipped with a storage box, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the storage box, a movable block is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plate, and the movable block is rotatably connected to the surface of the rotating shaft. The surface of the thawing tank is equipped with a hydraulic tilting mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the hydraulic tilting mechanism includes a hydraulic rod, a first rotating block is rotatably connected to the surface of the thawing tank, a hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating block, a second rotating block is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic rod, and the second rotating block is rotatably connected to the surface of the storage tank.

[0008] Preferably, a guide plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the storage box.

[0009] Preferably, the storage bin is provided with partitions, and there are several partitions.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the surface of the storage box, and the partition is slidably inserted into the limiting block.

[0011] Preferably, the surface of the support leg is rotatably connected to a caster wheel, and the caster wheel is equipped with a self-locking device.

[0012] The advantages of this utility model are: 1. In operation, the workers first neatly place the frozen meat to be thawed (such as whole pieces of poultry, cut pork, etc.) into the storage box, ensuring that the meat is evenly spread out and not piled up. Then, according to the capacity of the storage box and the total amount of meat, an appropriate amount of clean cold water is added to completely submerge all the meat. The water accelerates the melting of ice crystals through heat conduction, achieving efficient thawing. After the meat is completely thawed, there is no need to manually grab the slippery thawed meat piece by piece. Simply use the pre-set rotating structure of the storage box to lift one end of the storage box upwards, and the storage box will rotate smoothly around the rotating shaft. The thawed meat will automatically slide out under the action of gravity and accurately pour into the corresponding collection box below for centralized collection. This integrated design completely replaces the tedious operation of manually taking out the thawed meat piece by piece or batch by batch from the device. It not only saves the time of manual grabbing and sorting and avoids waste and cross-contamination caused by meat slipping, but also greatly improves the continuity of material transfer after thawing, allowing subsequent processing steps such as cutting and marinating to be quickly connected, significantly improving the overall work efficiency.

[0013] 2. In operation, this utility model is equipped with a hydraulic drive system to achieve labor-saving tipping and unloading of the storage box. The fixed end of the hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to the preset mounting surface of the thawing tank via a first rotating block. The rotating block is made of wear-resistant alloy material to ensure smooth and jam-free rotation. The telescopic output end of the hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to the corresponding connection point on the outer wall of the storage box via a second rotating block. After the meat has thawed in the storage box, there is no need to manually lift the heavy storage box containing wet and slippery ingredients. Simply start the hydraulic rod via the control panel, and the hydraulic rod will move according to the preset... The hydraulically driven, automated tilting design replaces the laborious manual lifting of the storage bin. This eliminates the problem of equipment shaking and food spillage caused by physical exhaustion during manual lifting, significantly reducing the workload of staff and eliminating the need for dedicated lifting personnel. It also makes the operation safer and more efficient, further optimizing the overall thawing and unloading process. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Example 1; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the partition structure in Example 1; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the thawing tank structure in Example 1; Figure 4 Example 1 Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the storage bin structure in Example 1; Figure 6 Example 1 Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the universal wheel structure in Example 2.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Guide plate; 2. Partition plate; 3. Limiting block; 4. Thawing tank; 5. Support leg; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Fixing block; 8. First rotating block; 9. Hydraulic rod; 10. Second rotating block; 11. Storage box; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Movable block; 14. Casters. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Example 1 Please see Figure 1-6 As shown, a meat thawing tank includes a thawing tank 4. Support legs 5 and fixing blocks 7 are fixedly connected to the surface of the thawing tank 4. There are two sets of fixing blocks 7, with two in each set. A rotating shaft 12 is fixedly connected between each pair of fixing blocks 7. The thawing tank 4 is equipped with a storage box 11. A connecting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the storage box 11. A movable block 13 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plate 6. The movable block 13 is rotatably connected to the surface of the rotating shaft 12. The surface of the thawing tank 4 is equipped with a hydraulic tilting mechanism; During operation, workers first neatly place the frozen meat to be thawed (such as whole pieces of poultry, cuts of pork, etc.) into the storage bin 11, ensuring the meat is evenly spread out and not piled up. Then, according to the capacity of the storage bin 11 and the total amount of meat, an appropriate amount of clean cold water is added, allowing the cold water to completely submerge all the meat. The heat conduction of the water accelerates the melting of ice crystals, achieving efficient thawing. Once the meat is completely thawed, there is no need to manually pick up the slippery thawed meat piece by piece. Simply use the pre-set rotating shaft 12 structure of the storage bin 11 to lift one end of the storage bin 11 upwards. The rotating shaft 11 will rotate smoothly around the rotating shaft 12. The thawed meat will automatically slide out under the action of gravity and be accurately poured into the corresponding collection box below for centralized collection. This integrated design completely replaces the tedious operation of manually taking out thawed meat piece by piece or batch by batch from the device. It not only saves the time of manual grabbing and sorting, avoids waste and cross-contamination caused by meat slipping, but also greatly improves the continuity of material transfer after thawing, allowing subsequent processing steps such as cutting and marinating to be quickly connected, and significantly improves the overall work efficiency.

[0019] The hydraulic tilting mechanism includes a hydraulic rod 9, a first rotating block 8 is rotatably connected to the surface of the thawing tank 4, a hydraulic rod 9 is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating block 8, a second rotating block 10 is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic rod 9, and the second rotating block 10 is rotatably connected to the surface of the storage box 11. During operation, a hydraulic drive system is specially configured to achieve labor-saving tipping and unloading of the storage box 11. The fixed end of the hydraulic rod 9 is rotatably connected to the preset mounting surface of the thawing tank 4 through the first rotating block 8. The rotating block is made of wear-resistant alloy material to ensure smooth rotation without jamming. The telescopic output end of the hydraulic rod 9 is rotatably connected to the corresponding connection point on the outer wall of the storage box 11 through the second rotating block 10. After the meat has thawed in the storage box 11, there is no need to manually lift the heavy and slippery storage box 11. Simply start the hydraulic rod 9 through the control panel, and the hydraulic rod 9 will tilt and unload according to the desired direction. The preset stroke allows for smooth extension and retraction, generating a continuous and uniform thrust that drives the storage bin 11 to slowly rotate upwards around the pivot 12 until it reaches the preset tilting angle, allowing the thawed meat to automatically slide into the collection box. This hydraulically driven automated tilting design replaces the laborious manual lifting of the storage bin 11, avoiding problems such as equipment shaking and food spillage caused by physical exhaustion during manual lifting. It also significantly reduces the labor intensity of workers, saves the labor cost of having a dedicated person responsible for lifting, makes the operation safer and more efficient, and further optimizes the overall process of thawing and unloading.

[0020] A guide plate 1 is fixedly connected to the surface of the storage bin 11; During operation, to ensure more precise and waste-free unloading of the storage bin 11, an integrated guide plate 1 is specially installed at the edge of the discharge port of the storage bin 11. The guide plate 1 is made of food-grade material and is designed at an inclined angle along the tilting direction of the storage bin 11, which can form a stable material guiding channel. When the hydraulic rod 9 pushes the storage bin 11 to rotate upward around the rotating shaft 12 for unloading, the thawed meat will slide along the inclined trajectory of the guide plate 1 under the action of gravity. The guide plate 1 will effectively limit the movement range of the meat through its own blocking and guiding effect, preventing it from swaying left and right due to the inertia generated by the flipping of the storage bin 11 and deviating from the unloading path, thereby avoiding the thawed meat from falling directly to the ground and causing food waste. It also reduces the workload of ground cleaning and further ensures the cleanliness and efficiency of the unloading process.

[0021] The storage bin 11 is equipped with partitions 2, and there are several partitions 2; During operation, to meet diverse batch thawing needs, the storage bin 11 is specially and rationally equipped with partitions 2. These partitions 2 are made of food-grade, high-temperature resistant, and corrosion-resistant material, with moderate thickness and sufficient strength, stably separating multiple independent thawing zones. The spacing and number of these partitions 2 can be flexibly adjusted according to the type of meat to be thawed (such as pork, beef, lamb, poultry, fish, shrimp, etc.) or different parts of the meat (such as pork tenderloin, beef shank, chicken legs, chicken wings, etc.), accommodating different sizes of ingredients. When multiple types of meat or different parts of the same meat need to be processed simultaneously, simply place each type of ingredient into its designated area within the partition 2, pour in thawing cold water, and the ingredients will thaw simultaneously within their respective spaces. The partitions 2 effectively prevent contact between different ingredients, avoiding confusion caused by movement or collision during thawing, ensuring clear classification of thawed ingredients, facilitating subsequent processing, and enhancing the flexibility and practicality of the thawing operation. This further adapts to the needs of simultaneous processing of multiple types of ingredients in food processing and other scenarios.

[0022] A limiting block 3 is fixedly connected to the surface of the storage bin 11, and the partition 2 is slidably inserted into the limiting block 3; During operation, to facilitate easier and more efficient disassembly, assembly, and repositioning of the partitions 2, multiple sets of limiting blocks 3 are evenly and fixedly connected to the inner wall surface of the storage bin 11. These limiting blocks 3 are made of the same food-grade wear-resistant material as the storage bin 11, with a stable structure and smooth edges to prevent scratching the partitions 2 or the food. Each set of limiting blocks 3 is designed with a slot that precisely matches the thickness of the partition 2. The inner wall of the slot is treated with anti-slip material to ensure that the partition 2 is stable and does not loosen after insertion, while also preventing it from being too tight and affecting the insertion and removal operation. In use, simply align the partition 2 with the corresponding slot of the limiting block 3 and push it in horizontally to complete the installation. If it is necessary to adjust the spacing of the partitions 2 or increase or decrease the number of partitions 2, no tools are needed. Simply hold the edge of the partition 2 and gently pull it upwards for quick disassembly. This "limiting block 3 + The "sliding plug-in" design allows for quick-release adjustment of the partition 2 without complicated operations, saving adjustment time and allowing for flexible adaptation to the specifications and quantity of the food to be thawed, further enhancing the flexibility and ease of use of the storage box 11.

[0023] Example 2 Please see Figure 7 As shown in the first embodiment, as another implementation of this utility model, the surface of the support leg 5 is rotatably connected to a caster wheel 14, and the caster wheel 14 is provided with a self-locking device. To further enhance the flexibility of thawing operations and the efficiency of material transfer during operation, four sets of self-locking casters 14 are installed on the bottom support legs 5 of the thawing tank 4. The casters 14 are made of wear-resistant and non-slip polyurethane wheel surface, combined with high-strength metal brackets and precision bearings. They not only have strong load-bearing capacity and can stably support the thawing tank 4 filled with food and thawing water, but also ensure smooth movement without jamming, reducing ground friction damage. After the meat in the storage box 11 has thawed, there is no need to use additional handling equipment to move the thawing tank 4. Simply release the self-locking function of the casters 14, and the staff can easily push the thawing tank 4 to the designated position of the collection box, and directly activate the hydraulic tilting mechanism to unload the material. This eliminates the cumbersome steps of secondary transfer of thawed meat. At the same time, when it is necessary to change the work area (such as from the raw material pretreatment area to the cleaning area or processing area), the thawing tank 4 can also be easily moved flexibly without the need for multiple people to cooperate in the handling, which greatly reduces the labor intensity of equipment transfer, adapts to the layout adjustment needs of different production processes, and further optimizes the continuity and convenience of the overall operation.

[0024] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A meat thawing tank, comprising a thawing tank (4), characterized in that: The surface of the thawing tank (4) is fixedly connected with a support leg (5) and a fixing block (7). There are two sets of fixing blocks (7), two in each set, and a rotating shaft (12) is fixedly connected between each pair of fixing blocks (7). The thawing tank (4) is equipped with a storage box (11), and a connecting plate (6) is fixedly connected to the surface of the storage box (11). A movable block (13) is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plate (6), and the movable block (13) is rotatably connected to the surface of the rotating shaft (12). The surface of the thawing tank (4) is equipped with a hydraulic tilting mechanism.

2. The meat thawing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydraulic tilting mechanism includes a hydraulic rod (9), a first rotating block (8) is rotatably connected to the surface of the thawing tank (4), the hydraulic rod (9) is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating block (8), and a second rotating block (10) is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic rod (9). The second rotating block (10) is rotatably connected to the surface of the storage box (11).

3. The meat thawing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide plate (1) is fixedly connected to the surface of the storage box (11).

4. The meat thawing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage bin (11) is provided with partitions (2), and there are several partitions (2).

5. A meat thawing tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The storage box (11) is fixedly connected to a limiting block (3), and the partition (2) is slidably inserted into the limiting block (3).

6. The meat thawing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the support leg (5) is rotatably connected to a caster wheel (14), and the caster wheel (14) is equipped with a self-locking device.

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