A high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system

Abstract

This invention provides a high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system, belonging to the technical field of food processing equipment. It addresses the problems of high viscosity in existing high-fiber dough, which hinders carbon dioxide release and affects the processing quality of high-fiber bread. The system includes a proofing chamber, a temperature control system, an air circulation system, a proofing support frame, an intelligent control system, a temperature and humidity sensor, and a proofing perforation mechanism. The temperature control system is located inside the lower part of the proofing chamber; the air circulation system is located inside the proofing chamber; the intelligent control system is located outside the proofing chamber; the temperature and humidity sensor is located inside the proofing chamber, and the intelligent control system connects the temperature and humidity sensor to the actuator; the proofing perforation mechanism is located inside the proofing chamber, enabling the release of carbon dioxide from the dough and improving the quality of bread processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food processing equipment technology, and more specifically, it relates to a high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system. Background Technology

[0002] In the bread production process, fermentation and proofing are key steps that directly affect the texture, volume and taste of the bread. Traditional fermentation and proofing equipment usually uses constant temperature and humidity chambers or steam heating. Due to its special raw material composition, high-fiber bread requires strict control of the temperature and humidity conditions during the fermentation and proofing process.

[0003] The existing application, CN202021172416.9, relates to a control system for a proofing chamber for fermented bread, within the field of food production equipment. It solves the problems of insufficient temperature and humidity monitoring within the walls, inability to accurately determine the amount of steam inside the proofing chamber, and the resulting issues of excessive steam and uneven pressure. The proofing chamber includes a boiler and a chamber body, connected by a steam pipe. A control circuit is installed outside the chamber body, and a temperature and humidity sensor connected to the control circuit is installed inside. A heating and humidifying solenoid valve is installed on the steam pipe. The control circuit includes a solenoid valve switching circuit connected to the heating and humidifying solenoid valve. This application facilitates better control of the steam volume inside the proofing chamber, reducing the impact on yeast activity in the dough, increasing the content and bioavailability of minerals and nutrients in the dough, resulting in fresher and better-tasting bread, while also reducing energy consumption and being more environmentally friendly.

[0004] Based on the above, during the fermentation of existing high-fiber breads, due to the high viscosity of the high-fiber dough, carbon dioxide release is hindered and tends to accumulate inside the dough, easily forming large air bubbles or causing fermentation collapse, which affects the shaping quality and processing quality of high-fiber breads. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system. This system solves the problem that, during the fermentation of existing high-fiber bread, the high viscosity of the high-fiber dough hinders the release of carbon dioxide, causing it to easily accumulate inside the dough, forming large air bubbles or causing fermentation collapse. This results in poor shaping quality and processing quality of the high-fiber bread.

[0006] The purpose and effect of this utility model's high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system are achieved through the following specific technical means:

[0007] A high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system includes a proofing box, a temperature control system, an air circulation system, a proofing support frame, an intelligent control system, a temperature and humidity sensor, and a proofing perforation mechanism. The temperature control system is located inside the lower part of the proofing box; the air circulation system is located inside the upper part of the proofing box; the proofing support frame is fixedly connected to the middle position inside the proofing box; the intelligent control system is located on the outside of the proofing box; the temperature and humidity sensor is located inside the proofing box, and the intelligent control system is connected to the temperature and humidity sensor and the actuator; the proofing perforation mechanism is located inside the proofing box.

[0008] Furthermore, the temperature control system includes: an electric heating plate and an ultrasonic humidifier; the electric heating plate is linked to a temperature and humidity sensor for control; and the ultrasonic humidifier is linked to a temperature and humidity sensor for control.

[0009] Furthermore, the air circulation system includes: a circulating fan and a guide plate; the circulating fan is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inside of the proofing box; multiple sets of guide plates are provided, and the multiple sets of guide plates are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the inner wall of the proofing box, and the multiple sets of guide plates are all distributed at a 45-degree angle.

[0010] Furthermore, the intelligent control system includes: a PLC controller and a human-machine interface; the PLC controller is linked with temperature and humidity sensors and actuators for control; the human-machine interface is equipped with a fermentation stage selection button.

[0011] Furthermore, the proofing and punching mechanism includes: a proofing support tray, a proofing drive motor, a first drive gear, a second drive gear, and a third drive gear; the proofing support tray is rotatably connected above the proofing fixing frame, and the lower end of the proofing support tray is provided with a plurality of circular hole structures; the proofing drive motor is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inside of the proofing box, and the rotating shaft of the proofing drive motor is coaxially fixedly connected to the proofing support tray; the first drive gear is coaxially fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft of the proofing drive motor; two sets of the second drive gear are provided, and the two sets of second drive gears are rotatably connected below the proofing fixing frame, and both sets of second drive gears mesh with the first drive gear; the third drive gear is a gear ring structure, and the third drive gear is rotatably connected inside the proofing box, and the third drive gear meshes with the outer side of the second drive gear.

[0012] Furthermore, the proofing and punching mechanism also includes: a punching drive component, a punching support plate, a punching transmission rod, a punching connecting spring, and punching needles; the punching drive component is a cylindrical structure with two sets of grooves, and is fixedly connected above the third drive gear; the punching support plate is slidably connected to the upper inner part of the proofing box; two sets of punching transmission rods are provided, and the two sets of punching transmission rods are respectively fixedly connected to the lower left and right sides of the punching support plate, and the lower ends of the two sets of punching transmission rods are slidably connected to the lower part of the proofing fixing frame, and the lower ends of the two sets of punching transmission rods are in frictional contact with the punching drive component; the punching connecting spring is fixedly connected above the punching support plate, and the upper end of the punching connecting spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the proofing box; multiple sets of punching needles are provided, and the multiple sets of punching needles are respectively fixedly connected to the lower part of the punching support plate by bolts.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention involves placing the dough on top of the proofing rack, closing the proofing box door, and controlling the fermentation stage through a human-machine interface. Simultaneously, commands are transmitted via a PLC controller through the human-machine interface. The electric heating plate and ultrasonic humidifier, under the coordinated control of temperature and humidity sensors, ensure that the entire internal environment of the proofing box maintains suitable temperature and humidity conditions for dough proofing. Meanwhile, the circulating fan and guide vanes circulate air within the proofing box, reducing temperature differences and ensuring uniform fermentation.

[0015] This invention utilizes a proofing and punching mechanism. When the proofing drive motor is activated, its shaft rotates, causing the proofing support tray to rotate. This rotation, in turn, causes the dough to rotate, resulting in more even heating. Simultaneously, the motor's rotation drives a first drive gear, which in turn drives a second drive gear, which in turn drives a third drive gear. The third drive gear then drives a punching drive component. When the punching drive component's groove aligns with the punching transmission rod, the punching support plate and the punching transmission rod move downwards under the action of the punching connecting spring. This downward movement of the punching support plate causes the punching needle to move downwards, automatically punching holes in the dough. This releases carbon dioxide from the dough, preventing excessive internal pressure that could cause the dough surface to crack, maintaining the uniformity of the dough's internal microporous structure, and improving the quality of bread processing. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the awakening system structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the waxing support tray of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the perforated bearing plate structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first drive gear structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the piercing needle structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0022] 1. Proofing chamber; 2. Temperature control system; 201. Electric heating plate; 202. Ultrasonic humidifier; 3. Air circulation system; 301. Circulating fan; 302. Guide plate; 4. Proofing fixing frame; 401. Proofing support tray; 402. Proofing drive motor; 403. First drive gear; 404. Second drive gear; 405. Third drive gear; 406. Punching drive component; 407. Punching support plate; 408. Punching transmission rod; 409. Punching connecting spring; 5. Intelligent control system; 501. PLC controller; 502. Human-machine interface; 6. Temperature and humidity sensor; 410. Punching needle. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] As attached Figures 1 to 3 As shown:

[0026] This utility model provides a high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system, including a proofing box 1, a temperature control system 2, an air circulation system 3, a proofing fixing frame 4, an intelligent control system 5, and a temperature and humidity sensor 6; the temperature control system 2 is located inside the lower part of the proofing box 1; the air circulation system 3 is located inside the upper part of the proofing box 1; the proofing fixing frame 4 is fixedly connected to the middle position inside the proofing box 1; the intelligent control system 5 is located on the outside of the proofing box 1; the temperature and humidity sensor 6 is located inside the proofing box 1, and the intelligent control system 5 is connected to the temperature and humidity sensor 6 and the actuator.

[0027] The temperature control system 2 includes an electric heating plate 201 and an ultrasonic humidifier 202; the electric heating plate 201 is linked with the temperature and humidity sensor 6 for control; the ultrasonic humidifier 202 is linked with the temperature and humidity sensor 6 for control.

[0028] The air circulation system 3 includes a circulating fan 301 and a guide plate 302. The circulating fan 301 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inside of the proofing box 1. Multiple sets of guide plates 302 are provided, and the multiple sets of guide plates 302 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the inner wall of the proofing box 1, and the multiple sets of guide plates 302 are all distributed at a 45-degree angle.

[0029] The intelligent control system 5 includes a PLC controller 501 and a human-machine interface 502; the PLC controller 501 is linked with the temperature and humidity sensor 6 and the actuator for control; the human-machine interface 502 is equipped with a fermentation stage selection button.

[0030] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows: When proofing the dough, the dough is first placed on top of the proofing rack 4. After closing the door of the proofing box 1, the fermentation stage is controlled through the human-machine interface 502. At the same time, the human-machine interface 502 transmits commands through the PLC controller 501. Under the linkage control of the temperature and humidity sensor 6, the electric heating plate 201 and the ultrasonic humidifier 202 ensure that the internal environment of the entire proofing box 1 is at a suitable temperature and humidity condition for dough proofing. Meanwhile, the circulating fan 301 and the guide plate 302 realize the circulation of airflow inside the proofing box 1, reduce the temperature difference inside the proofing box 1, and ensure the uniformity of fermentation.

[0031] Example 2:

[0032] This invention provides a high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system, based on Embodiment 1, such as... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it also includes a proofing and punching mechanism, which is located inside the proofing box 1.

[0033] The proofing and punching mechanism includes: a proofing support tray 401, a proofing drive motor 402, a first drive gear 403, a second drive gear 404, and a third drive gear 405. The proofing support tray 401 is rotatably connected above the proofing fixing frame 4, and the lower end of the proofing support tray 401 is provided with several circular holes. The proofing drive motor 402 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inside of the proofing box 1, and the rotating shaft of the proofing drive motor 402 is coaxially fixedly connected to the proofing support tray 401. The first drive gear 403 is coaxially fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft of the proofing drive motor 402. Two sets of second drive gears 404 are provided, and the two sets of second drive gears 404 are rotatably connected to the lower part of the proofing fixing frame 4, and both sets of second drive gears 404 mesh with the first drive gear 403. The third drive gear 405 is a gear ring structure, and the third drive gear 405 is rotatably connected to the inside of the proofing box 1, and the third drive gear 405 meshes with the outer side of the second drive gear 404.

[0034] The proofing and punching mechanism also includes: a punching drive component 406, a punching support plate 407, a punching transmission rod 408, a punching connecting spring 409, and a punching needle 410; the punching drive component 406 is a cylindrical structure with two sets of grooves, and is fixedly connected above the third drive gear 405; the punching support plate 407 is slidably connected to the upper part of the inside of the proofing box 1; two sets of punching transmission rods 408 are provided, and the two sets of punching transmission rods 408 are respectively fixedly connected to the punching support plate 408. On the lower left and right sides of the carrier plate 407, the lower ends of the two sets of punching transmission rods 408 are slidably connected to the lower part of the proofing fixing frame 4, and the lower ends of the two sets of punching transmission rods 408 are in frictional contact with the punching drive component 406; the punching connecting spring 409 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the punching carrier plate 407, and the upper end of the punching connecting spring 409 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the proofing box 1; multiple sets of punching needles 410 are provided, and the multiple sets of punching needles 410 are respectively fixedly connected to the lower part of the punching carrier plate 407 by bolts.

[0035] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows: When the dough is fermenting, the proofing drive motor 402 is turned on. The rotating shaft of the proofing drive motor 402 drives the proofing support tray 401 to rotate, which in turn drives the dough to rotate, making the dough more evenly heated. At the same time, the rotation of the proofing drive motor 402 also drives the first drive gear 403 to rotate, which in turn drives the second drive gear 404 to rotate, which in turn drives the third drive gear 405 to rotate, which in turn drives the punching drive... When the moving part 406 rotates, and the piercing drive part 406 rotates until the groove of the piercing drive part 406 is aligned with the piercing transmission rod 408, the piercing support plate 407 and the piercing transmission rod 408 move downward under the action of the piercing connecting spring 409. The downward movement of the piercing support plate 407 drives the piercing needle 410 to move downward. The downward movement of the piercing needle 410 realizes the automatic piercing of the dough, realizes the release of carbon dioxide inside the dough, avoids excessive internal air pressure causing the dough surface to crack, maintains the uniformity of the microporous structure inside the dough, and improves the quality of bread processing.

[0036] The following points should be noted in this article:

[0037] 1. The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed herein only relate to the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed herein; other structures can be referred to in general design.

[0038] 2. Where there is no conflict, the embodiments of this disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0039] The above are merely specific embodiments of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system, characterized in that: The device includes a proofing box (1), a temperature control system (2), an air circulation system (3), a proofing fixing frame (4), an intelligent control system (5), a temperature and humidity sensor (6), and a proofing punching mechanism. The temperature control system (2) is located inside the lower part of the proofing box (1). The air circulation system (3) is located inside the upper part of the proofing box (1). The proofing fixing frame (4) is fixedly connected to the middle position inside the proofing box (1). The intelligent control system (5) is located outside the proofing box (1). The temperature and humidity sensor (6) is located inside the proofing box (1), and the intelligent control system (5) is connected to the temperature and humidity sensor (6) and the actuator. The proofing punching mechanism is located inside the proofing box (1).

2. The high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control system (2) includes: an electric heating plate (201) and an ultrasonic humidifier; the electric heating plate (201) is linked with the temperature and humidity sensor (6) for control; the ultrasonic humidifier (202) is linked with the temperature and humidity sensor (6) for control.

3. The high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The air circulation system (3) includes: a circulating fan (301) and a guide plate (302); the circulating fan (301) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inside of the proofing box (1); the guide plate (302) is provided in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of guide plates (302) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the inner wall of the proofing box (1), and the multiple sets of guide plates (302) are all distributed at a 45-degree angle.

4. The high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent control system (5) includes: a PLC controller (501) and a human-machine interface (502); the PLC controller (501) is linked with the temperature and humidity sensor (6) and the actuator for control; the human-machine interface (502) is equipped with a fermentation stage selection button.

5. The high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The proofing and punching mechanism includes: a proofing support tray (401), a proofing drive motor (402), a first drive gear (403), a second drive gear (404), and a third drive gear (405); the proofing support tray (401) is rotatably connected above the proofing fixing frame (4), and the lower end of the proofing support tray (401) is provided with several circular holes; the proofing drive motor (402) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the proofing box (1), and the rotating shaft of the proofing drive motor (402) is coaxially fixedly connected to the proofing support tray (401); The first drive gear (403) is coaxially fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the rotating shaft of the proofing drive motor (402); the second drive gear (404) is provided in two sets, and the two sets of second drive gears (404) are rotatably connected to the lower part of the proofing fixing frame (4), and both sets of second drive gears (404) mesh with the first drive gear (403); the third drive gear (405) is a gear ring structure, and the third drive gear (405) is rotatably connected to the inside of the proofing box (1), and the third drive gear (405) meshes with the outside of the second drive gear (404).

6. The high-fiber bread fermentation and proofing system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The proofing and punching mechanism further includes: a punching drive component (406), a punching support plate (407), a punching transmission rod (408), a punching connecting spring (409), and a punching needle (410); the punching drive component (406) is a cylindrical structure with two sets of grooves, and the punching drive component (406) is fixedly connected above the third drive gear (405); the punching support plate (407) is slidably connected to the upper part of the inside of the proofing box (1); two sets of punching transmission rods (408) are provided, and the two sets of punching transmission rods (408) are respectively fixedly connected to the punching needle. On the lower left and right sides of the support plate (407), the lower ends of the two sets of punching transmission rods (408) are slidably connected to the lower part of the proofing fixing frame (4), and the lower ends of the two sets of punching transmission rods (408) are in frictional contact with the punching drive component (406); the punching connecting spring (409) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the punching support plate (407), and the upper end of the punching connecting spring (409) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the proofing box (1); multiple sets of punching needles (410) are provided, and the multiple sets of punching needles (410) are respectively fixedly connected to the lower part of the punching support plate (407) by bolts.

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