BR-102024018304-A2 - Multifunctional mesh box for curing and/or drying various foods.

Abstract

This is a 3-foot box designed for drying various foods such as dried meats, sausages, cheeses, fresh fritters, biscuits, fruits, legumes, herbs, spices, among others, formed by a RP with an articulated part {p} provided with trico {T1}, formed by transverse and longitudinal profiles made of aluminum, nylon connections and a fiberglass coating coated with PVC, as well as rails. It will be used to assemble rezenvíveis deslidzantcs shelves allowing various positions for use in salting meats. sun curing, cured meats, charqu, cured meats, sausages, pork loin, smoked meats, cured cheeses, natural drying of fresh pastries, biscuits, fruits, vegetables, herbs, tsrfip€rüs, etc., natural dehydration of fish and fish roe, and other delicacies that need exposure to the open air, salt, insect protection, suspended particles in the air and other food.

Inventors

• ANTÔNIO DURVAL DA MATTA ANAISSI

Assignees

• MESHBOX COMÉRCIO VAREJISTA DE CAIXAS TELADAS PARA ALIMENTOS LTDA-ME

Dates

Publication Date

20260317

Application Date

20240905

Claims (2)

1. 1) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL MESH BOX FOR CURING AND/OR DRYING VARIOUS FOODS", a mesh box (100) for curing and/or drying various foods such as sun-dried meats, sausages, cheeses, fresh pasta, biscuits, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, among others; characterized by the mesh box (100) being formed by a receptacle (RP) with a hinged door (PA) provided with a latch (Tl), with a sealing adhesive tape (FA) provided on the edge of the receptacle (RP); the box structure (100) comprises a set of tubular transverse profiles (110) and longitudinal profiles (111) interconnected by means of 'L' connections (120) made of nylon, said profiles (110) and (111) having extreme recesses (110a)/(ll la) receiving rubbers (br) and edges (131) of the lining (130) made of fiberglass fabric coated with PVC and 18/16 weave; On the inner faces of the side walls of the receptacle (RP), rails (113) are fixed to the longitudinal profiles (111), also made of aluminum and with a 'C' section, for removable shelves (140) formed by a frame (141) provided with reinforcing crossbars (142), said frame (141) receiving a covering (130) made of fiberglass fabric coated with PVC and 18/16 weave; in the upper portion of the receptacle (RP), specifically, in the transverse profiles (110), supports (150) are installed for mounting bars (160) with respective hooks (170); the base of the receptacle (RP) receives support feet (180), as well as upper side supports (190).
2. 2) "MULTIFUNCTIONAL MESH BOX FOR CURING AND/OR DRYING VARIOUS FOODS", according to claim 1, characterized by transverse profiles (110), longitudinal profiles (111) and frame (141) being made of aluminum.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [001] This invention patent relates to a multifunctional mesh box for curing and/or drying various foods with a hinged door and formed by a structure comprising a set of transverse and longitudinal profiles made of aluminum, 90° nylon connections and a fiberglass fabric covering coated with PVC, as well as rails for mounting removable sliding shelves allowing various positions of use for salting meats such as sun-dried meat, dried meat, jerky, curing sausages such as sausages, frankfurters, pork loin, smoked meats, curing semi-cured cheeses, natural drying of fresh pasta, biscuits, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, etc., natural dehydration of fish and fish roe, and other delicacies that require exposure to the open air, sun or shade, fully protected from insects, airborne dust particles and others. HISTORY OF THE INVENTION [002] It is known that there are several models of boxes and ovens on the market specifically designed for the cheese curing process or meat maturation. These structures are essential to guarantee the ideal conditions of temperature, humidity and air circulation, which directly influence the flavor, texture and aroma of the food. [003] Wooden boxes, although traditional for curing cheeses or maturing meats in general, can present some drawbacks such as excessive moisture caused by inadequate wood treatment or contamination by bacteria caused by food residues in contact with the wood, as well as possible cracks in the wooden structure that can damage the box and influence the result. [004] Boxes for drying fresh pasta, pastes, herbs, fruits and the like are generally constructed of materials such as aluminum or plastic, with rails attached to the side walls for sliding shelves, and some more sophisticated models have a thermometer and hygrometer to monitor the temperature and humidity inside the box. [005] The absence of a single solution on the market for curing/maturing various foods, such as cheeses, meats, pasta, fruits and herbs, reveals a significant gap. This demand for multifunctional equipment arises from the need of producers and culinary enthusiasts who seek to optimize space, reduce costs and ensure the quality of their products, and the applicant, seeking to fill this gap, presents the multifunctional mesh box for curing and/or drying various foods, which will be detailed further below. State of the Art Analysis [006] Research conducted in specialized databases revealed documents relating to the multifunctional mesh box for various foods, such as that presented in document no. CN220192026, which deals with a drying oven for dairy products. An exhaust box is installed, support legs are fixed to the bottom, and an air inlet barrel is fixed to one end of the top. Two fixing rings are fixed to the top and bottom faces of the box body, respectively; two supports are fixed to the front and rear ends of the outer surface of the fixing ring at the top, respectively; and two leveling plates are fixed to the bottom of the two supports, respectively. According to the cheese drying device, the fixed support drives the rotating ring and the drying disc to rotate. The cheese on top of the drying disc is turned by the rotating material plate. The motor drives the fan to rotate and pushes hot air to the second support. The hot air is then exhausted through the exhaust holes on the outer surface of the rotating material plate and blown to the bottom and both sides of the cheese. At this point, the outer surface of the cheese is completely covered by uniform hot air, thus effectively improving the quality and efficiency of cheese drying. [007] Document no. CN206556400 discloses a pasta production drying control system including a central control module, temperature and humidity detection module, intensification module, cooling module, temperature detection module connects to the central control module, and the central control module connects to the intensification module and cooling module. It solves the significant problem of simply not being able to intelligently control the steam temperature during pasta production effectively. The utility model refers to a simple structure for drying pasta production using a single chip, temperature and humidity sensor, heater, and fan, and achieves intelligent control. The intelligence of the single chip replaces manual operation, saving manual labor to transfer the steam drying temperature and humidity to the ideal value in a short time. It reduces steam drying temperature fluctuations and humidity, greatly improving the temperature control effect and ensuring the pasta is dry in the pasta production oven. [008] Thus, it is a fact that the documents cited in the paragraphs above, despite belonging to the same field of application, do not present any of the characteristics of the object now improved, thus guaranteeing that it meets the legal requirements for patentability. OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION [009] The object of t