FRUIT DRYING APPARATUS Russian patent published in 2006 - IPC A23N12/08 A23L3/40 A23L3/54 

FIELD: product processing equipment, in particular, for drying of fruits, berries and grape.

SUBSTANCE: apparatus has casing, conveyors and infrared emitters accommodated within casing, inclined scraper-type conveyor, and ventilation system with gates. Infrared emitters are mounted above upper conveyor by means of telescopic bars, each of said bars being equipped with retainer. Pivotal retainers mounted at ends of bars are adapted for adjustment of rotational angle of infrared emitters and are provided with power supply regulator. Interior of casing is divided by means of partitions and rotating blade-type gates into at least three chambers. Rotating gates are arranged at the level of free ends of partitions. Perforated conveyor with independent drive is mounted in each of said three chambers. Air ducts established within conveyance space of each perforated conveyor are equipped with nozzles and connected to heating member.

EFFECT: intensified drying process and reduced consumption of power.

5 dwg