SOLAR-POWERED AUTOMATIC OPENING AND CLOSING FOOD DRYING AND PRESERVATION SYSTEM.

Abstract

The invention relates to a food drying and preservation system used in outdoor food drying processes, which operates automatically according to environmental conditions. The system consists of a main body containing drying trays, sliding cover panels that move on this body, a rain sensor, a dust sensor, a temperature sensor, a control unit, a motorized cover mechanism, and a solar-powered power system. The ambient conditions are continuously monitored through sensors included in the invention. If rain is detected, the dust concentration in the air exceeds a predetermined level, or unsuitable environmental conditions occur, the control unit automatically closes the sliding covers to protect the food products being dried. Once environmental conditions return to suitable, the covers automatically open, allowing the drying process to continue.

Description

1 TARIFF SOLAR-POWERED AUTOMATIC OPENING AND CLOSING FOOD DRYER. AND PROTECTION SYSTEM Technical Area 10 This invention is relevant to food drying systems, agricultural production technologies, and sensor-controlled automation. systems and smart protection mechanisms powered by renewable energy in the field of technology The invention relates specifically to food products dried in open air, such as tomato paste, peppers, tarhana (a type of dried soup mix), vegetables, and fruits. with an automated controlled system that ensures the protection of products from environmental factors It is related. 15 State of the Art In current techniques, drying food products such as tomato paste, peppers, vegetables, and similar items is mostly done in open areas. In these areas, the process is carried out manually. In these methods, the products are left under the sun. Adequate protection against sudden rain, heavy dust, wind, insects and environmental pollutants during drying 20 It is not available. In existing systems, users constantly monitor the weather and anticipate adverse weather conditions. Under these conditions, the drying areas must be closed manually. This reduces labor costs. This leads to losses, a decrease in product quality, and hygiene problems. Some existing systems use only fixed awning or manual cover mechanisms. 25 It is sensor-controlled and energy-independent, and can move automatically according to environmental conditions. There are not enough integrated systems in operation. Technical Problems That the Invention Aims to Solve 30 This invention aims to solve the following technical problems: 1. Foods dried in open areas can be damaged by sudden rainfall. 2. Contamination of products in dusty air conditions, 3. Loss of workforce due to the need for manual intervention, 35 4. The necessity of continuously monitoring the drying process. 5. Hygiene problems can arise in open-air drying areas. 2 Traditional drying systems lack an automatic protection mechanism. 5 The invention analyzes environmental conditions using a rain sensor, a dust sensor, and a temperature sensor. by enabling the protective cover to open and close automatically, as described above. It provides solutions to problems. 15 25 35 3 Figure Description 5 Explanation of the references in the figures. Figure 1: General perspective view of the system. 1. Drying tray (1) 10 2. Protective top cover (2) 3. Carrier body (3) 4. Arduino control board (4) 5. Rain sensor (5) 6. Dust sensor (6) 15 7. Temperature sensor (7) 8. Servo motor / linear motor (8) 9. Solar panel (9) 10. Battery system (10) 11. Manual control button (11) 20 12. LED status indicator (12) 30 35 40 4 Description of the Invention 5 The invention provides automatic protection against environmental factors during food drying in open areas. It is a smart drying system that provides this. The system consists of at least one drying tray (1) placed on the carrier body (3) and these trays It consists of a movable protective top cover (2) that covers it. 10 The protective top cover (2) can be opened and closed with the help of a servo motor or linear motor (8). The system is controlled by the Arduino control board (4). When the rain sensor (5) detects precipitation in the environment, it sends a signal to the Arduino control board (4). sending and operating the control card motor (8) and automatically opening the protective top cover (2) It ensures its closure. 15 The dust sensor (6) measures the amount of dense particles in the air and the determined limit value If this limit is exceeded, the system automatically switches to protection mode. The temperature sensor (7) analyzes the ambient temperature and sets the top cover in suitable drying conditions. It enables opening. The system meets its energy needs through solar panels (9) and battery system (10) and energy 20 They can work independently. Thanks to the manual control button (11), the user can manually control the system when necessary. It is able to control. The LED status indicator (12) informs the user whether the system is on, off or in protection mode. reports. 25 The system works by clearing the area once the rain stops and the appropriate temperature level is reached. It then automatically reopens the protective cover. How the invention can be applied to industry. The system described in the invention is suitable for agricultural production areas, home-type food drying processes, and industrial applications. It can be used in drying facilities and open-air food production processes. The system is designed with a modular structure and can be produced in different sizes. Body and carrier. Parts are mass-produced using metal, aluminum, or durable plastic materials. It can be produced with 35. The electronic control system is mounted on printed circuit boards and is standard. It is suitable for production using electronic manufacturing techniques. The invention can be used for drying products such as tomato paste, peppers, tarhana (a type of dried soup mix), fruits, vegetables, and similar items. It has industrial applicability in this way. 40 REQUIREMENTS 5 1. The invention relates to protection against environmental factors during the drying of food in open areas. It is an automatic drying system which features a drying tray (1), movable protective top cover (2), a microcontroller control board (4), rain sensor (5), dust sensor (6), temperature sensor (7), motorized on / off mechanism (8), solar panel 10 (9) and energy storage unit (10). 2. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is; rain sensor (5) If precipitation is detected, the protective top cover (2) will close automatically. It is a verification. 15 3. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is; intensive by dust sensor (6). The system automatically switches to protection mode when particles are detected. 4. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is; with the help of temperature sensor (7). Analysis of ambient temperature and protective top cover (2) at appropriate temperature It is automatic activation. 20 5. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, the feature of which is that the system's energy needs are met by solar power. This is met via the panel (9) and battery system (10). 6. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is that the protective top cover (2) is servo It is moved by means of a motor or linear motor (8). 7. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is; system status is indicated by LED 25 It is to notify the user via the indicator (12). 35 6 SUMMARY 5 SOLAR-POWERED AUTOMATIC OPENING AND CLOSING FOOD DRYER. AND PROTECTION SYSTEM The invention is a device used in outdoor food drying processes, resistant to environmental conditions. It relates to an automatically operating food drying and preservation system. 10 The system consists of a main body containing drying trays, and sliding mechanisms that move along this body. cover panels, rain sensor, dust sensor, temperature sensor, control unit, motorized cover It consists of a mechanism and a solar-powered power system. Environmental conditions are continuously monitored through the sensors included in the invention. Rain detection occurs when the dust concentration in the air exceeds a predetermined level or 15 In the event of unsuitable environmental conditions, the control unit sliding covers It protects the food products being dried by automatically shutting off the heating element. The gates open automatically when environmental conditions become suitable again. The drying process is ensured to continue.

Claims

1 REQUIREMENTS 5 1. The invention relates to protection against environmental factors during the drying of food in open areas. It is an automatic drying system which features a drying tray (1), movable protective top cover (2), a microcontroller control board (4), rain sensor (5), dust sensor (6), temperature sensor (7), motorized on / off mechanism (8), solar panel 10 (9) and energy storage unit (10).

2. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is; rain sensor (5) If precipitation is detected, the protective top cover (2) will close automatically. It is a verification. 15 3. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is; intensive by dust sensor (6). The system automatically switches to protection mode when particles are detected.

4. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is; with the help of temperature sensor (7). Analysis of ambient temperature and protective top cover (2) at appropriate temperature It is automatic activation. 20 5. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, the feature of which is that the system's energy needs are met by solar power. This is met via the panel (9) and battery system (10).

6. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is that the protective top cover (2) is servo It is moved by means of a motor or linear motor (8).

7. Automatic drying system according to claim 1, its feature is; system status is indicated by LED 25 It is to notify the user via the indicator (12). 35

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