A sauce application device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of meat processing technology and discloses a sauce application device, including a meat hanging assembly for fixing meat pieces; a sauce dispensing mechanism including a sauce trough and a conveying pipe connected to the sauce trough, the conveying pipe extending to the side of the meat hanging assembly; an application mechanism including a brush and an application motor for driving the brush, the brush being positioned below the outlet of the conveying pipe; and a horizontal adjustment mechanism including a movable seat and a drive unit for moving the movable seat horizontally, the application mechanism being mounted on the movable seat. This utility model, through the synchronous horizontal movement of the application mechanism and the movable seat, enables the brush to apply sauce to the side areas of multiple meat pieces. Even for high-viscosity sauces, the mechanical brushing force of the brush achieves uniform spreading and adhesion, improving the uniformity and reliability of the application and reducing reliance on the fluidity of the sauce.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of meat product processing technology, specifically to a sauce application device. Background Technology

[0002] Cured pork is a traditional cured product. During processing, it is often necessary to evenly coat the surface of the meat with sauce to enhance its flavor and preserve its quality. CN220557384U discloses a cured pork coating machine, including an operating box, a material storage mechanism located at the top, and a material removal mechanism for cleaning up dripping sauce. The material storage mechanism supplies and coats the surface of the meat through a storage box, a square tube, and a rotating coating roller. The material removal mechanism uses a threaded rod to drive a scraper plate to move along the bottom wall of the operating box, scraping the dripping sauce to a discharge pipe for collection. This solution, through its mechanical feeding and scraping design, achieves continuous coating and recycling of sauce to a certain extent, reducing sauce waste and facilitating the cleaning of the equipment's interior.

[0003] Existing coating equipment has the following problems: the feeding method of the coating roller requires high fluidity of the sauce. If the sauce has high viscosity, it is easy to cause uneven discharge, which in turn leads to poor coating uniformity.

[0004] Based on the above situation, there is an urgent need for a sauce application device to solve the problem of poor application uniformity. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that existing coating equipment requires high fluidity of the sauce due to the feeding method of the coating roller. If the sauce has high viscosity, it is easy to cause uneven discharge, which in turn leads to poor coating uniformity. This invention solves the problem of poor coating uniformity.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A sauce application device, comprising: Meat hanging assembly, used to secure meat pieces; A sauce-dispensing mechanism includes a sauce trough and a conveying pipe communicating with the sauce trough, the conveying pipe extending to the side of the meat-hanging assembly; The coating mechanism includes a brush and a coating motor for driving the brush, the brush being positioned below the outlet of the conveying pipe; The horizontal adjustment mechanism includes a movable seat and a drive unit for moving the movable seat in a horizontal direction, and the application mechanism is mounted on the movable seat.

[0007] Existing sauce application equipment requires high sauce flowability in its coating roller feeding method. If the sauce has high viscosity, it can easily lead to uneven distribution, resulting in poor coating uniformity. In this solution, multiple meat pieces are fixed by the meat hanging assembly, and the sauce dispensing mechanism delivers the sauce to the sides of the meat pieces. The brush rotates under the drive of the coating motor, actively and evenly applying the sauce to the surface of the meat pieces. Simultaneously, the horizontal adjustment mechanism moves the coating mechanism and the movable seat horizontally in sync, enabling the brush to apply sauce to the side areas of multiple meat pieces. Even for high-viscosity sauces, the mechanical brushing force of the brush can achieve uniform spreading and adhesion, solving the problem of poor coating uniformity and reducing the dependence on sauce flowability.

[0008] Furthermore, this solution is not limited to the specific structure of the drive unit. One feasible solution is that the drive unit includes a lead screw and a guide rod that pass through the movable seat. When this solution is adopted, the horizontal movement of the movable seat can be made more stable and precise, effectively avoiding the shaking or deviation of the coating mechanism during the movement, and further ensuring the stability and consistency of the coating of each piece of meat by the brush.

[0009] Furthermore, to facilitate multiple coats, one feasible solution is to connect the lead screw to a reducer and install a bidirectional motor on the reducer. With this solution, the bidirectional motor drives the lead screw to rotate forward or backward, and drives the coating mechanism to move back and forth along the axis of the lead screw, ensuring that the sides of the meat are repeatedly and evenly coated, thus improving coating efficiency and quality.

[0010] Furthermore, to avoid contaminating the sauce, one feasible solution is that the delivery pipe is a flexible tube connected to a peristaltic pump, and the movable seat is equipped with a pipe clamp or mounting base for fixing the delivery pipe. With this solution, since the peristaltic pump is easy to control the flow rate, it is especially suitable for conveying viscous sauces containing particles, which helps the sauce to be continuously and accurately delivered to the brush. The sauce only comes into contact with the inner wall of the delivery pipe, effectively avoiding contamination of the sauce.

[0011] Furthermore, this solution is not limited to the specific structure of the meat hanging component. One feasible solution is that the meat hanging component includes a support and a crossbar fixed on the support. The crossbar is provided with several hooks for fixing meat pieces. When this solution is adopted, the hooks facilitate the hanging of meat pieces of various shapes and sizes. At the same time, the hanging state is conducive to the application of sauce and the dripping of excess sauce.

[0012] Furthermore, to facilitate coating both sides of the meat pieces, one feasible solution is to form a limiting groove on the support and extend both ends of the crossbar into the limiting groove. With this solution, after coating one side with sauce, the entire crossbar along with the multiple suspended meat pieces can be easily removed, rotated 180 degrees, and then placed back into the limiting groove for fixing, so as to facilitate coating the other side with sauce. This eliminates the need for a complex flipping mechanism or manually flipping the meat pieces one by one, simplifying the operation steps and improving production efficiency.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. Multiple meat pieces are fixed by the meat hanging assembly, and the sauce dispensing mechanism delivers the sauce to the sides of the meat pieces. The brush rotates under the drive of the coating motor, actively and evenly coating the sauce onto the surface of the meat pieces. At the same time, the horizontal adjustment mechanism, the coating mechanism, and the movable seat move horizontally in sync, so that the brush can coat the side areas of multiple meat pieces with sauce. Even for high-viscosity sauces, the mechanical coating force of the brush can achieve even spreading and adhesion, solving the problem of poor coating uniformity and reducing the dependence on the fluidity of the sauce. Second, since the drive unit includes a lead screw and a guide rod that pass through the movable seat, the horizontal movement of the movable seat can be made more stable and precise, effectively avoiding the shaking or deviation of the coating mechanism during the movement, and further ensuring the stability and consistency of the coating of the brush on each piece of meat. Third, since the delivery pipe is a flexible tube and is connected to a peristaltic pump, and the movable seat is equipped with a pipe clamp or mounting base for fixing the delivery pipe, the peristaltic pump is easy to control the flow rate, and is especially suitable for conveying viscous sauces containing particles. This is conducive to the continuous and accurate delivery of the sauce to the brush, and the sauce only contacts the inner wall of the delivery pipe, effectively avoiding contamination of the sauce. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall second-view structure of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the image; Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the image; Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point C in the image.

[0015] Figure label: 1. Meat hanging assembly; 2. Sauce spreading mechanism; 3. Spreading mechanism; 4. Horizontal adjustment mechanism; 11. Bracket; 12. Crossbar; 13. Hook; 14. Limiting groove; 15. Annular groove; 21. Sauce tank; 22. Delivery pipe; 23. Peristaltic pump; 31. Brush; 32. Coating motor; 41. Movable seat; 42. Drive unit; 421. Lead screw; 422. Guide rod; 423. Reducer; 424. Bidirectional motor. Detailed Implementation

[0016] It should be noted that relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the term "comprising" or any other variations thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0017] The features and performance of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0018] Example: Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A sauce application device, comprising: Meat hanging component 1 is used to secure the meat pieces; The sauce-dispensing mechanism 2 includes a sauce tank 21 and a conveying pipe 22 communicating with the sauce tank 21, the conveying pipe 22 extending to the side of the meat-hanging assembly 1; The coating mechanism 3 includes a brush 31 and a coating motor 32 for driving the brush 31. The brush 31 is located below the discharge port of the conveying pipe 22. The horizontal adjustment mechanism 4 includes a movable seat 41 and a drive unit 42 for moving the movable seat 41 in the horizontal direction. The application mechanism 3 is mounted on the movable seat 41.

[0019] Existing coating equipment requires high sauce flowability in its coating roller feeding method. If the sauce has high viscosity, it is easy to cause uneven distribution, resulting in poor coating uniformity. In this solution, multiple meat pieces are fixed by the meat hanging component 1, and the sauce dispensing mechanism 2 conveys the sauce to the side of the meat pieces. The brush 31 rotates under the drive of the coating motor 32, and evenly coats the sauce on the surface of the meat pieces. At the same time, the horizontal adjustment mechanism 4, the coating mechanism 3, and the movable seat 41 move horizontally in sync, so that the brush 31 can coat the side areas of multiple meat pieces with sauce. Even for high viscosity sauce, the mechanical brushing force of the brush 31 can achieve uniform spreading and adhesion, improving the uniformity and reliability of coating and reducing the dependence on the flowability of the sauce.

[0020] Reference Figure 2 This solution does not limit the specific structure of the drive unit 42. One feasible solution is that the drive unit 42 includes a lead screw 421 and a guide rod 422 that pass through the movable seat 41. When this solution is adopted, the horizontal movement of the movable seat 41 can be more stable and precise, effectively avoiding the shaking or deviation of the coating mechanism 3 during the movement, and further ensuring the stability and consistency of the coating of each meat piece by the brush 31.

[0021] Reference Figure 4 To facilitate multiple coats, one feasible solution is to connect a reducer 423 to the lead screw 421 and install a bidirectional motor 424 on the reducer 423. When this solution is adopted, the bidirectional motor 424 drives the lead screw 421 to rotate forward or reverse, and drives the coating mechanism 3 to move back and forth along the axis of the lead screw 421, ensuring that the side of the meat block is repeatedly and evenly coated, thus improving the coating efficiency and quality.

[0022] Reference Figure 2 To avoid contaminating the sauce, one feasible solution is to use a flexible conveying pipe 22 connected to a peristaltic pump 23, with a clamp or mounting base installed on the movable seat 41 to fix the conveying pipe 22. With this solution, the peristaltic pump 23 is easy to control the flow rate, making it particularly suitable for conveying viscous sauces containing particles. This allows the sauce to be continuously and accurately delivered to the brush 31, with the sauce only contacting the inner wall of the conveying pipe 22, effectively preventing contamination of the sauce.

[0023] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 This solution does not limit the specific structure of the meat hanging component 1. One feasible solution is: the meat hanging component 1 includes a support 11 and a crossbar 12 fixed on the support 11. The crossbar 12 is provided with several hooks 13 for fixing meat pieces. When this solution is adopted, the hooks 13 make it easy to hang meat pieces of various shapes and sizes. At the same time, the hanging state is conducive to the application of sauce and the dripping of excess sauce.

[0024] To facilitate coating both sides of the meat pieces, one feasible solution is to form a limiting groove 14 on the support 11 and extend both ends of the crossbar 12 into the limiting groove 14. With this solution, after coating one side with sauce, the entire crossbar 12 along with the suspended meat pieces can be easily removed, rotated 180 degrees, and then placed back into the limiting groove 14 for fixing, so that the other side can be coated with sauce. This eliminates the need for a complex flipping mechanism or manually flipping the meat pieces one by one, simplifying the operation steps and improving production efficiency.

[0025] Reference Figure 3 Optionally, in this embodiment, a plurality of annular grooves 15 for fixing hooks 13 are formed on the crossbar 12. When this solution is adopted, the spacing between hooks 13 is fixed by mechanical limiting to prevent the hooks 13 from sliding, thereby improving the uniformity of coating, operational stability and production efficiency.

[0026] The working principle of this embodiment: The meat pieces to be processed are suspended on the crossbar 12 by the hook 13. The peristaltic pump 23 pumps the sauce in the sauce tank 21 to the discharge port through the flexible conveying pipe 22. At the same time, the coating motor 32 drives the brush to rotate to catch the sauce flowing out of the discharge port. The bidirectional motor 424 drives the lead screw 421 to rotate through the reducer 423, which drives the movable seat 41 and the coating mechanism 3 on it to move smoothly and horizontally back and forth along the guide rod 422. During the horizontal movement, the rotating brush 31 actively and evenly coats the sides of the suspended row of meat pieces. After coating one side, the entire crossbar 12 is removed from the limiting groove 14, the meat pieces are flipped 180 degrees and put back, and the above process can be repeated to coat the other side of the meat pieces, thereby achieving uniform coating on both sides of the meat pieces.

[0027] To address the issue of poor coating uniformity, this solution uses a meat hanging assembly 1 to fix multiple meat pieces. The sauce distribution mechanism 2 delivers the sauce to the sides of the meat pieces. A brush 31 rotates under the drive of a coating motor 32, actively and evenly coating the meat pieces with the sauce. Simultaneously, the horizontal adjustment mechanism 4, the coating mechanism 3, and the movable seat 41 move horizontally in sync, enabling the brush 31 to coat the sides of multiple meat pieces with sauce. Even for highly viscous sauces, the mechanical coating force of the brush 31 ensures even spreading and adhesion, solving the problem of poor coating uniformity and reducing reliance on the fluidity of the sauce.

[0028] To further ensure the stability and consistency of coating each piece of meat, in this solution, since the drive unit 42 includes a lead screw 421 and a guide rod 422 passing through the movable seat 41, the horizontal movement of the movable seat 41 can be made more stable and precise, effectively avoiding the shaking or deviation of the coating mechanism 3 during the movement, and further ensuring the stability and consistency of coating each piece of meat with the brush 31.

[0029] To avoid contaminating the sauce, in this solution, since the delivery pipe 22 is a flexible tube and is connected to a peristaltic pump 23, the movable seat 41 is equipped with a pipe clamp or mounting base for fixing the delivery pipe 22. Since the peristaltic pump 23 is easy to control the flow rate, it is especially suitable for conveying viscous sauces containing particles, which helps the sauce to be continuously and accurately delivered to the brush 31. The sauce only comes into contact with the inner wall of the delivery pipe 22, effectively avoiding contamination of the sauce.

[0030] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A sauce application device, characterized in that, include: Meat hanging component (1) is used to fix meat pieces; The sauce-dispensing mechanism (2) includes a sauce trough (21) and a conveying pipe (22) communicating with the sauce trough (21), the conveying pipe (22) extending to the side of the meat-hanging assembly (1); The coating mechanism (3) includes a brush (31) and a coating motor (32) for driving the brush (31), wherein the brush (31) is disposed below the outlet of the conveying pipe (22); The horizontal adjustment mechanism (4) includes a movable seat (41) and a drive unit (42) for moving the movable seat (41) in the horizontal direction. The application mechanism (3) is mounted on the movable seat (41).

2. The sauce application device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit (42) includes a lead screw (421) and a guide rod (422) that pass through the movable seat (41).

3. The sauce application device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lead screw (421) is connected to a reducer (423), and a bidirectional motor (424) is installed on the reducer (423).

4. The sauce application device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The delivery pipe (22) is a flexible tube and is connected to a peristaltic pump (23). The movable seat (41) is equipped with a pipe clamp or mounting seat for fixing the delivery pipe (22).

5. The sauce application device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The meat hanging assembly (1) includes a support (11) and a crossbar (12) fixed on the support (11). The crossbar (12) is provided with a number of hooks (13) for fixing meat pieces.

6. The sauce application device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A limiting groove (14) is formed on the bracket (11) and both ends of the crossbar (12) extend into the limiting groove (14).

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