Molding die for making multi-color gradient cakes, making equipment and using method

Abstract

The application discloses a forming die for cake multi-color gradient production, which comprises a blank channel provided with an inlet and an outlet, the blank channel comprises a stuffing channel located in the middle part, and a first pie crust channel and a second pie crust channel which are arranged in the circumference of the stuffing channel, the channels are separated from each other, the first pie crust channel and the second pie crust channel are at least partially staggered with each other, the staggered part is a gradient area, and the part of the second pie crust channel in the gradient area is located outside the first pie crust channel; the cross section of the second pie crust channel is in a strip shape, and the end part of the second pie crust channel in the gradient area is in a taper structure. The application can make the cake surface have a gradient color effect and meet the needs of industrial production. The application further discloses a cake multi-color gradient production equipment. The application further discloses a use method of the cake multi-color gradient production equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a molding die, and more particularly to a molding die for making multi-color gradient pastries.

[0002] This invention relates to a pastry making device, and more particularly to a device for making multi-color gradient pastries.

[0003] This invention relates to a method of using a pastry making equipment, and more particularly to a method of using a pastry multi-color gradient making equipment. Background Technology

[0004] Traditional pastry-making techniques can only produce pastries with a single color, such as the widely available lava mooncakes, Cantonese mooncakes, and mung bean cakes. These lack visual appeal and sophistication, making them less competitive. This is especially true for Japanese sweets called "Wagashi," made primarily with sugar, glutinous rice, and red beans. While Wagashi are decorated with different colored doughs, this is all done by hand, making mass production impossible. Furthermore, existing pastry equipment cannot achieve the multi-colored gradients on the surface of pastries, failing to replicate the effect of handcrafted production. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a molding mold for making multi-color gradient pastries that can give the surface of pastries a gradient effect and has industrial characteristics.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a molding mold for making multi-color gradient pastries, including a dough channel with an inlet and an outlet, the dough channel including a filling channel in the middle, and a first dough channel and a second dough channel arranged around the filling channel. The channels are separated from each other, and the first dough channel and the second dough channel overlap each other at least partially in the circumferential direction of the filling channel. The overlapping part is a gradient area, wherein the part of the second dough channel in the gradient area is located outside the first dough channel. The second dough channel has a long, narrow cross-section, and the end of the second dough channel located in the gradient region has a tapered structure.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The molding mold feeds the dough into the dough channel through three different material pipes. Due to the layout of the filling channel, the first dough channel, and the second dough channel within the dough channel, the filling is located in the middle, and the first and second doughs circumferentially wrap around the outside of the filling, with partial overlap between the first and second doughs. The cross-section refers to the section perpendicular to the length of the dough channel. From the cross-section, since the second dough channel has a tapered structure at the end of the gradient region (i.e., the second dough channel gradually thins from its middle to its end), the second dough exiting the second dough channel exhibits a thinning at the gradient region. This thinned portion adheres to the outside of the first dough, making the second dough more transparent than other areas, allowing the color of the first dough to show through, thus achieving a gradient effect. Furthermore, because the second dough gradually thins in the gradient region, the color change is gradual, achieving a gradual transition effect.

[0008] Further configuration: The forming mold includes an inner mold connected to the conveying device and an outer mold covering the inner mold; the blank material channel penetrates the inner mold, and the outer mold has a discharge channel that connects to the outlet of the blank material channel, wherein the filling channel extends to the outside of the inner mold and is inserted into the discharge channel. The configuration of the inner and outer molds not only facilitates the manufacturing, assembly, cleaning, and maintenance of the forming mold, but also, through the docking of the blank material channel and the discharge channel, the filling channel extends from the inner mold to the discharge channel, allowing the first and second dough pieces to form a complete circumferential surround before wrapping the filling, thus improving the success rate of wrapping the filling and enhancing the wrapping effect.

[0009] Further configuration: An extrusion ramp is provided within the discharge channel near the outlet of the second dough channel. This extrusion ramp slopes towards the filling channel, converging and forming a gradually narrowing extrusion channel with the outer side of the filling channel. The purpose of this extrusion channel is to allow the second dough exiting the second dough channel to become thinner due to the extrusion of the inner surface of the extrusion channel, while simultaneously allowing it to smoothly slide into the discharge channel and wrap around the filling. Furthermore, by controlling the inclination of the extrusion ramp and the opening size of the extrusion channel, the thickness of the second dough can be adjusted as needed.

[0010] Further configuration: A protrusion is provided within the discharge channel near the outlet of the first dough channel. The surface of this protrusion partially obstructs the outlet of the first dough channel, and a discharge gap is formed between the surface of the protrusion and the outer side of the filling channel. The protrusion is located relatively higher than the outlet of the extrusion channel and far away from the outlet of the second dough channel. The extrusion channel includes an inlet that connects to the outlet of the second dough channel and a corresponding outlet. The outlet of the extrusion channel is located closer to the outlet of the discharge channel than the protrusion. The purpose of the protrusion is to allow the first dough emerging from the first dough channel to collide with the protrusion first, thus providing a buffer, while also controlling the size of the discharge gap. The thickness of the first dough can be adjusted as needed.

[0011] Further configuration: A first protrusion protruding towards the filling channel is provided at the location of the first dough channel on the inner mold, and this first protrusion abuts against the outer side of the filling channel; and / or, a second protrusion protruding towards the outer mold is provided at the location of the second dough channel on the inner mold, and this second protrusion abuts against the inner side of the outer mold's discharge channel. The first and second protrusions are provided to ensure a tight connection between the filling channel, the inner mold, and the outer mold during mold assembly, preventing any shaking or displacement.

[0012] Further configuration: At least two positioning posts are protruding from the peripheral surface of the inner mold, and positioning grooves are provided on the outer mold to match each positioning post and for the positioning posts to engage. Through the cooperation of the positioning posts and positioning grooves, a tight fit between the inner and outer molds can be achieved, and quick installation during the assembly of the inner and outer molds is facilitated.

[0013] Further details: The filling channel is a tube, which is inserted into the center of the dough channel; the thickness of the end of the second dough channel located in the gradient area is 1~3mm. The thickness of the end of the second dough channel in the gradient area should not be too thin or too thick. If it is too thin, the dough is prone to breaking; if it is too thick, the gradient effect will not be achieved. Moreover, the thickness of this end should be adjusted according to the material and permeability of the second dough.

[0014] Further features include a third dough channel, which surrounds the filling channel circumferentially and is separated from the first and second dough channels. The third dough channel at least partially overlaps with the first and / or second dough channels, forming a secondary gradient region. The portion of the third dough channel within this secondary gradient region is located outside the first and / or second dough channels. The cross-section of the third dough channel is elongated, and its end within the secondary gradient region has a tapered structure. Besides two layers of dough wrapping the filling, three, four, or even five layers of dough can be used, with the number of dough channels depending on the specific needs.

[0015] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a pastry multi-color gradient production equipment that can make the surface of pastries have a gradient color effect and has industrial characteristics.

[0016] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a pastry multi-color gradient production equipment, including a material storage device, a conveying device, a forming device, a cutting device and an embossing device, wherein the forming device includes a feeding mechanism and a forming mechanism, characterized in that: the feeding mechanism includes at least three feeding pipes, namely a filling pipe, a first dough material pipe and a second dough material pipe; The forming mechanism includes the aforementioned forming mold, which is connected to the feeding mechanism, which is connected to the conveying device. The filling tube is connected to the filling channel, the first dough filling tube is connected to the first dough channel, and the second dough filling tube is connected to the second dough channel.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The molding mold feeds the dough into the dough channel through three different material pipes. Due to the layout of the filling channel, the first dough channel, and the second dough channel within the dough channel, the filling is located in the middle, and the first and second doughs circumferentially wrap around the outside of the filling, with partial overlap between the first and second doughs. The cross-section refers to the section perpendicular to the length of the dough channel. From the cross-section, since the second dough channel has a tapered structure at the end of the gradient region (i.e., the second dough channel gradually thins from its middle to its end), the second dough exiting the second dough channel exhibits a thinning at the gradient region. This thinned portion adheres to the outside of the first dough, making the second dough more transparent than other areas, allowing the color of the first dough to show through, thus achieving a gradient effect. Furthermore, because the second dough gradually thins in the gradient region, the color change is gradual, achieving a gradual transition effect.

[0018] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a method for using a pastry multi-color gradient production equipment that can produce a gradient color effect on the surface of pastries and has industrial characteristics.

[0019] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: a method of using a multi-color gradient pastry making device, which includes the following steps: Step 1: Filling, first dough material, and second dough material are injected into the filling channel, first dough channel, and second dough channel in the dough channel through the filling tube, the first dough material tube, and the second dough material tube, respectively. The first dough material and the second dough material surround the filling and wrap the filling from the circumference. After passing through the second dough channel, the second dough material becomes thinner in the gradient area and adheres to the outside of the first dough material, and is discharged from the outlet of the dough channel. Step 2: The cutting device cuts the blank material discharged from the blank material channel outlet and forms blank material blocks, which fall to the position of the embossing device below. Step 3: The embossing device extrudes the dough blocks and presses out the corresponding shaped pastries. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, including a filling tube, a first dough tube, and a second dough tube.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the inner mold in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, including an inner mold and an outer mold.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, including a first dough channel and a boss forming a discharge gap.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a top view of the outer mold of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, including a second dough channel and an extrusion slope forming an extrusion channel.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a top view of the outer mold of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings: Example 1: As Figures 1-6As shown, this embodiment is a molding mold for making multi-color gradient pastries, including a dough channel 11 with an inlet and an outlet. The dough channel 11 includes a filling channel 110 located in the middle, and a first dough channel 111 and a second dough channel 112 arranged circumferentially around the filling channel 110. The channels are separated from each other. The first dough channel 111 and the second dough channel 112 overlap each other at least partially in the circumferential direction of the filling channel 110. The overlapping part is the gradient region A, wherein the part of the second dough channel 112 in the gradient region A is located outside the first dough channel 111. The cross-section refers to the cross-section perpendicular to the length direction of the dough channel 11. From the cross-section, since the end of the second dough channel 112 in the gradient region A has a tapered structure, that is, the second dough channel 112 gradually thins (shrinks) from its center to its end, the second dough discharged from the second dough channel 112 has a thinning at the gradient region A position. The thickness of the second dough channel 112 at the upper end of the cross-section is 2 mm.

[0028] In this embodiment, the molding die includes an inner mold 1 connected to a conveying device and an outer mold 2 covering the inner mold 1. A dough material channel 11 penetrates the inner mold 1, and a filling material channel 110 extends to the outside of the inner mold 1. The outer mold 2 has a discharge channel 21 corresponding to the outlet of the dough material channel 11. The filling material channel 110 extends to the outside of the inner mold 1 and is inserted into the discharge channel 21. An extrusion slope 22 is provided on the discharge channel 21 near the outlet of the second dough channel 112. This extrusion slope 22 is inclined and converges towards the filling channel 110, forming a tapered extrusion channel 23 with the outer side of the filling channel 110. A boss 24 protrudes from the discharge channel 21 near the outlet of the first dough channel 111. This boss 24 partially obstructs the outlet of the first dough channel 111, and a discharge gap 25 is provided between the surface of the boss 24 and the outer side of the filling channel 110. The boss 24 is located relatively higher than the outlet of the extrusion channel 23, away from the outlet of the second dough channel. The extrusion channel 23 includes an extrusion channel inlet that connects to the outlet of the second dough channel 112, and a corresponding extrusion channel outlet. The extrusion channel outlet is located closer to the outlet of the discharge channel 21 than the protrusion 24. A first protrusion 113 protruding towards the filling channel 110 is provided at the location of the first dough channel 111 on the inner mold 1. This first protrusion 113 abuts against the outer side of the filling channel 110. A second protrusion 114 protruding towards the outer mold 2 is provided at the location of the second dough channel 112 on the inner mold 1. This second protrusion 114 abuts against the inner side of the discharge channel 21 of the outer mold 2. Two symmetrically arranged positioning posts (not shown in the figure) protrude from the peripheral surface of the inner mold 1. A positioning groove (not shown in the figure) is provided on the outer mold to match the positioning posts and for the positioning posts to engage.

[0029] In this embodiment, the filling channel 110 is a tube, which is inserted into the center of the dough channel 11.

[0030] In this embodiment, two dough channels are used. If necessary, three, four, or even more channels can be used. Each additional dough channel will add a dough of a different material and color. If each type of dough needs to be gradient beforehand, the aforementioned structure of the second dough channel 112 is required. In cross-section, there are at least overlapping and staggered positions between the dough channels. At the overlapping and staggered positions, the outer dough needs to be provided with a tapering structure to achieve the desired gradient effect.

[0031] in, Figure 3 and Figure 5 In the diagram, the outlets of the first dough sheet channel 111 and the second dough sheet channel 112 can be seen simultaneously because they are located in the transition zone A. In the transition zone A, the extrusion slope 22 can either only cooperate with the second dough sheet material discharged from the outlet of the second dough sheet channel 112, or the first dough sheet material discharged from the outlet of the first dough sheet channel 111 can come into contact with the extrusion slope 22 located below after being discharged through the discharge gap 25. However, since the first dough sheet material is located on the inside and the second dough sheet material is located on the outside, it will not affect the wrapping effect of the second dough sheet material, especially it will not affect the second ice skin material after being reshaped by the extrusion channel 23.

[0032] Example 2, as Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment is a multi-color gradient pastry making device, including a material storage device, a conveying device, a forming device, a cutting device, and an embossing device. The forming device includes a feeding mechanism and a forming mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes at least three feeding pipes, namely a filling pipe 30, a first dough material pipe 31, and a second dough material pipe 32. The forming mechanism includes the forming mold disclosed in Embodiment 1. The forming mold is connected to the feeding mechanism, which is connected to the conveying device. The filling pipe 30 is connected to the filling channel 110, the first dough material pipe 31 is connected to the first dough channel 111, and the second dough material pipe 32 is connected to the second dough channel 112.

[0033] Example 3: This example describes a method for using a multi-color gradient pastry making device, employing the multi-color gradient pastry making device disclosed in Example 2, and includes the following steps: Step 1: Filling, first dough material, and second dough material are injected into the filling channel 110, first dough channel 111, and second dough channel 112 in the dough channel 11 through the filling tube 30, the first dough material tube 31, and the second dough material tube 32, respectively. The first dough material and the second dough material surround the filling and wrap it from the circumference. After passing through the second dough channel 112, the second dough material becomes thinner in the gradient area A and adheres to the outside of the first dough material, and is discharged from the outlet of the dough channel 11. Step 2: The cutting device cuts the blank discharged from the blank channel 11 and forms blank blocks, which fall to the position of the embossing device below. Step 3: The embossing device extrudes the dough blocks and presses out the corresponding shaped pastries.

Claims

1. A molding mold for making multi-color gradient pastries, characterized in that: The material includes a dough channel with an inlet and an outlet. The dough channel includes a filling channel located in the middle, and a first dough channel and a second dough channel arranged around the filling channel. The channels are separated from each other. The first dough channel and the second dough channel overlap each other at least partially in the circumferential direction of the filling channel. The overlapping part is a gradient area, wherein the part of the second dough channel in the gradient area is located outside the first dough channel. The second dough channel has a long, narrow cross-section, and the end of the second dough channel located in the gradient region has a tapered structure.

2. The molding die for making multi-color gradient pastries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The forming mold includes an inner mold connected to the conveying device and an outer mold covering the inner mold; The embryo material channel passes through the inner mold, and the outer mold has a discharge channel that is connected to the outlet of the embryo material channel. The filling channel extends to the outside of the inner mold and is inserted into the discharge channel.

3. The molding mold for making multi-color gradient pastries according to claim 2, characterized in that: An extrusion ramp is provided in the discharge channel near the outlet of the second dough channel. The extrusion ramp is inclined and close to the filling channel, and forms a gradually narrowing extrusion channel with the outer side of the filling channel.

4. The molding mold for making multi-color gradient pastries according to claim 3, characterized in that: A protrusion is provided in the discharge channel near the outlet of the first dough channel. The surface of the protrusion partially blocks the outlet of the first dough channel, and a discharge gap is formed between the surface of the protrusion and the outer side of the filling channel. The protrusion is located at a position relatively higher than the outlet of the extrusion channel, and the protrusion is located far away from the outlet of the second dough channel. The extrusion channel includes an extrusion channel inlet that connects to the outlet of the second dough channel, and a corresponding extrusion channel outlet. The location of the extrusion channel outlet is closer to the discharge channel outlet than the location of the boss.

5. The molding mold for making multi-color gradient pastries according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner mold has a first protrusion at the location of the first dough channel, protruding towards the filling channel, and the first protrusion is positioned against the outer side of the filling channel; and / or, The inner mold has a second protrusion at the location of the second dough channel, which protrudes towards the outer mold. The second protrusion is positioned against the inner side of the outer mold discharge channel.

6. The molding mold for making multi-color gradient pastries according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner mold has at least two protruding positioning posts on its peripheral surface, and the outer mold has positioning grooves that match each positioning post and are used for the positioning posts to engage.

7. The molding die for making multi-color gradient pastries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filling channel is a tube, which is inserted into the center of the dough channel; The thickness of the end of the second dough channel located in the gradient area is 1~3mm.

8. The molding die for making multi-color gradient pastries according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a third dough channel, which is arranged circumferentially around the filling channel and is separated from the first dough channel and the second dough channel. The third dough channel at least partially overlaps with the first dough channel and / or the second dough channel. The overlapping part is a secondary gradient area, wherein the part of the third dough channel in the secondary gradient area is located outside the first dough channel and / or the second dough channel. The cross-section of the third dough channel is elongated, and the end of the third dough channel located in the secondary gradient region has a tapered structure.

9. A pastry multi-color gradient production equipment, comprising a material storage device, a conveying device, a forming device, a cutting device, and an embossing device, wherein the forming device includes a feeding mechanism and a forming mechanism, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism includes at least three feeding pipes, namely a filling pipe, a first dough feeding pipe, and a second dough feeding pipe; The molding mechanism includes the molding die as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, the molding die being connected to the feeding mechanism, and the feeding mechanism being connected to the conveying device; The filling tube is connected to the filling channel, the first dough filling tube is connected to the first dough channel, and the second dough filling tube is connected to the second dough channel.

10. A method of using a pastry multi-color gradient production device, characterized by: The pastry multi-color gradient production equipment according to claim 9 includes the following steps: Step 1: Filling, first dough material, and second dough material are injected into the filling channel, first dough channel, and second dough channel in the dough channel through the filling tube, the first dough material tube, and the second dough material tube, respectively. The first dough material and the second dough material surround the filling and wrap it from the circumference. After passing through the second dough channel, the second dough material becomes thinner in the gradient area and adheres to the outside of the first dough material, and is discharged from the outlet of the dough channel. Step 2: The cutting device cuts the blank material discharged from the blank material channel outlet and forms blank material blocks, which fall to the position of the embossing device below. Step 3: The embossing device extrudes the dough blocks and presses out the corresponding shaped pastries.

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