A ring-type mousse cake production line device

Abstract

This invention proposes a ring-shaped mousse cake production line equipment, comprising: a ring-shaped track, on which a transmission chain mechanism and several installation stations are provided; cake trays, several of which are arranged on the ring-shaped track and move with the transmission chain mechanism; the installation stations are equipped with a sprinkling mechanism for sprinkling biscuit crumbs, a stirring mechanism for mixing biscuit crumbs, a pressing mechanism for compacting biscuit crumbs, a spreading mechanism for spreading mousse, and a powdering mechanism. This invention can solve equipment maintenance problems and microbial contamination problems, and has a compact structure, small footprint, and high site utilization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing equipment, specifically to a ring-shaped mousse cake production line equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the most popular mousse cake production lines on the market are generally linear production lines, which occupy a lot of space and result in low space utilization.

[0003] Furthermore, the popular ring-type guide rails on the market are generally composed of high-carbon steel rails and chains. However, this structure, when used in food production equipment, not only has high maintenance costs, but also, due to the use of grease lubrication and exposure to air, can breed microorganisms, leading to excessive microbial levels. In addition, inadequate maintenance can cause the guide rails and chains to become rusty, affecting not only aesthetics but also performance over time. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention proposes a ring-shaped mousse production line equipment that can solve equipment maintenance and microbial contamination issues. Moreover, it has a compact structure, occupies little space, and has a high site utilization rate.

[0005] The technical solution of this invention is implemented as follows:

[0006] A ring-shaped mousse cake production device includes: a ring track, on which a transmission chain mechanism and several installation stations are provided; cake trays, on which several cake trays are arranged and move with the transmission chain mechanism; the installation stations are provided with a sprinkling mechanism for sprinkling biscuit crumbs, a stirring mechanism for stirring biscuit crumbs, a pressing mechanism for compacting biscuit crumbs, a spreading mechanism for spreading mousse, and a powdering mechanism.

[0007] Furthermore, the circular track includes a first frame, a POM circular guide rail, a cake tray, and a drive assembly. The POM circular guide rail and the transmission chain mechanism are mounted on the first frame, and the transmission chain mechanism is located inside the POM circular guide rail. One bottom side of the cake tray is fixedly connected to the transmission chain mechanism, and the other side is placed on the POM circular guide rail. The drive assembly is connected to the transmission chain mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the material spreading mechanism includes a second frame, a gate valve, and a material basin; the material basin is fixed in the middle of the second frame, and a cylinder is provided at the bottom of the material basin. The cylinder is provided with the gate valve, and the gate valve is opened to allow the material in the material basin to fall out.

[0009] Preferably, the stirring mechanism includes a third frame, a first cylinder fixed on the third frame, and a stirring plate; the first cylinder and the stirring plate are connected to enable the stirring plate to move up and down.

[0010] Preferably, the pressing mechanism includes a fourth frame, a second cylinder fixed on the fourth frame, and a pressure plate; the second cylinder and the pressure plate are connected to move the pressure plate up and down.

[0011] Preferably, the powder-spreading mechanism includes a fifth frame, a third cylinder mounted on the fifth frame, a powder-spreading funnel, and a powder-spreading filter screen; the powder-spreading funnel is fixed to the lower side of the third cylinder and moves with the third cylinder to above the powder-spreading filter screen.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a PLC, and the transmission chain mechanism is electrically connected to the PLC to control the transmission chain mechanism to perform intermittent motion.

[0013] Preferably, the material spreading mechanism, stirring mechanism, pressing mechanism, coating mechanism, and powder spreading mechanism are fixed to the frame by bolts.

[0014] Preferably, the distance between the sprinkling mechanism, stirring mechanism, pressing mechanism, spreading mechanism and powdering mechanism is a multiple of the distance between two adjacent cake trays.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages.

[0016] This invention effectively saves equipment space by fixing the necessary components of a mousse cake production line onto a ring-shaped guide rail, and the ring-shaped track structure helps workers position themselves to facilitate the processing of mousse cakes. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a ring-shaped mousse production line equipment according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of a ring-shaped mousse production line equipment according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of the annular guide rail in this invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the material spreading mechanism in this invention;

[0022] Figure 5This is a side view of the material spreading mechanism in this invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the stirring mechanism in this invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the pressing mechanism in this invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the coating mechanism in this invention;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a side view of the application mechanism in this invention;

[0027] Figure 10 For along Figure 9 Sectional view of line AA in the middle;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the powder-spreading mechanism in this invention;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a side view of the powder-spreading mechanism in this invention.

[0030] Attached diagram labels: 10. Circular track; 11. Transmission chain mechanism; 12. Installation station; 13. POM circular guide rail; 20. Cake tray; 30. Sprinkling mechanism; 31. Gate valve; 32. Sprayer basin; 40. Mixing mechanism; 41. First cylinder; 42. Mixing plate; 50. Pressing mechanism; 51. Second cylinder; 52. Pressing plate; 60. Spreading mechanism; 61. Spreading machine; 611. Adjustable cylinder; 612. Rotary gear; 613. Spreading nozzle; 614. Gear box; 62. Filling machine; 621. Hopper; 622. Rotor; 623. Feed nozzle; 70. Powdering mechanism; 71. Third cylinder; 72. Powdering funnel; 73. Powdering filter. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] See Figures 1 to 2 This invention discloses a ring-shaped mousse cake production equipment, including a ring track 10, on which a transmission chain mechanism 11 and several installation stations 12 are provided; cake trays 20, several of which are arranged on the ring track 10 and move with the transmission chain mechanism 11; the installation stations 12 are provided with a sprinkling mechanism 30 for sprinkling biscuit crumbs, a stirring mechanism 40 for stirring biscuit crumbs, a pressing mechanism 50 for compacting biscuit crumbs, a spreading mechanism 60 for spreading mousse, and a powdering mechanism 70. This invention effectively saves equipment space by fixing the mechanisms required for the mousse cake production line on a ring-shaped guide rail, and the ring track 10 structure facilitates worker positioning and mousse cake processing.

[0035] like Figure 3As shown, the annular track 10 further includes a first frame, a POM annular guide rail 13, and a drive assembly. The POM annular guide rail 13 and the transmission chain mechanism 11 are mounted on the first frame, with the transmission chain mechanism 11 located inside the POM annular guide rail 13. One bottom side of the cake tray 20 is fixedly connected to the transmission chain mechanism 11, and the other side is placed on the POM annular guide rail 13. The drive assembly is connected to the transmission chain mechanism 11. It should be noted that the track has an annular structure, and the cake tray 20 rotates along the annular guide rail via the transmission chain mechanism 11. The structure is compact, occupies little space, and has high space utilization. Moreover, the POM annular guide rail 13 is made of polyoxymethylene (POM), which has self-lubricating properties and requires no maintenance, eliminating the need for grease lubrication. Furthermore, POM has high hardness, high rigidity, and high wear resistance, ensuring the mechanical performance of the annular guide rail and solving the problems of inadequate track maintenance and excessive microorganisms. It is suitable for use in cake or other food production equipment. The transmission chain mechanism 11 is located inside the POM ring guide rail 13. The drive assembly drives the transmission chain mechanism 11 to move, causing the cake tray 20 located on the transmission chain mechanism 11 and the POM ring guide rail 13 to move.

[0036] Specifically, the transmission chain mechanism 11 includes a drive sprocket, a driven sprocket, and a rotary chain. The drive sprocket is located at one end of the frame, and the driven sprocket is located at the other end. The rotary chain connects the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket. The drive sprocket is connected to a drive assembly, which includes a servo motor and a reducer. The servo motor provides driving force, which is transmitted to the drive sprocket through the reducer. The drive sprocket drives the driven sprocket to move via the rotary chain. The driven sprocket supports the rotary chain and adjusts the tension. Cake trays 20 are provided every 7 chain links, and 25 cake trays 20 are provided. Each cake tray 20 consists of a base and a tray. The tray is placed on the base, and one side of the bottom of the base is fixedly connected to the transmission chain mechanism 11, while the other side rests on a POM ring guide rail 13. The base moves with the rotary chain. The tray is used to place cakes and other food items, and the tray can be designed to be round or square. Preferably, a shim is provided at the bottom of the base, and a guide rail slider is provided between the POM ring guide rail 13 and the rotary chain. The shim is located on the upper surface of the guide rail slider. One end of the guide rail slider is connected to the rotary chain, and the other end has a protrusion that rests on the POM ring guide rail 13. The shim is used to elevate the base, and the guide rail slider slides on the POM ring guide rail 13. Preferably, the rotary chain is a double-row chain, with two vertically arranged drive sprockets and two sets of driven sprockets. Each set contains two vertically arranged driven sprockets, and the two sets of driven sprockets are horizontally arranged at one end of the frame. One row of chains connects one drive sprocket and two driven sprockets. The double-row chain, two drive sprockets, and two sets of driven sprockets make the ring track run more smoothly and the transmission efficiency higher.

[0037] like Figures 4 to 5 As shown, the material spreading mechanism 30 further includes a second frame, a gate valve 31, and a material basin 32. The material basin 32 is fixed in the middle of the second frame. A cylinder is located at the bottom of the material basin 32, and the gate valve 31 is located on the cylinder. The gate valve 31 is opened to allow material to fall into the material basin 32. Working principle: Material is poured into the material basin 32 from the feed hopper 621. A motor and a reducer are installed under the motor cover. The reducer is connected to a feeding shaft. The feeding shaft has a set of paddles. The bottom of the material basin 32 has a cylinder with a certain depth, and a gate valve 31 is installed below it. A gate cylinder controls the opening and closing of the gate valve 31. When the machine is turned on, the gate valve 31 is in the closed state. Material is poured in, the motor starts operating, driving the reducer, which in turn drives the feeding shaft to rotate. The rotation of the feeding shaft causes the material in the material basin 32 to move together. When it passes the cylinder, the material fills the cylinder, and excess material is carried away by the paddles. At this time, the gate valve 31 opens under the action of the gate cylinder, and the feeding cylinder also operates synchronously, pushing the material inside the cylinder down. The material is guided into the cake base by the collecting hopper 621. After the material has fallen, the gate cylinder and the feeding cylinder quickly return to their original positions, and the gate valve 31 closes. The feeding mechanism 30 operates in accordance with the overall rhythm of the machine.

[0038] like Figure 6 As shown, the mixing mechanism 40 includes a third frame, a first cylinder 41 fixed on the third frame, and a mixing plate 42; the first cylinder 41 and the mixing plate 42 are connected to allow the mixing plate 42 to move up and down. Its working principle is as follows: a reducer is installed under the motor cover, and a rotating shaft is mounted on the reducer. The lifting cylinder body is mounted on the rotating shaft, and the piston part is connected to the mixing plate 42 via a quick-connect coupling. Multiple stirring needles are distributed on the mixing plate 42. When the cake tray enters the workstation, the lifting cylinder extends, causing the mixing plate 42 to descend. Simultaneously, the servo motor starts moving, driving the reducer to rotate and thus causing the connected components to move together. The rotation of the stirring needles stirs the cookie crumbs. After stirring, the cylinder retracts and the motor stops, waiting for the next workstation.

[0039] like Figure 7 As shown, the pressing mechanism 50 includes a fourth frame, a second cylinder 51 fixed on the fourth frame, and a pressing plate 52; the second cylinder 51 and the pressing plate 52 are connected to enable the pressing plate 52 to move up and down. Its working principle is as follows: when the cake tray enters the work station, the adjustable cylinder 611 extends, driving the pressing plate 52 to move downwards and compact the cookie crumbs. After a certain period of time, the cylinder retracts, the pressing plate 52 returns to its original position, and it awaits the next work station.

[0040] like Figures 8 to 10As shown, the spreading mechanism 60 includes a filling machine and a spreading machine 61. The spreading machine 61 includes an adjustable cylinder 611, a rotating gear 612, and a spreading nozzle 613. The filling machine 62 includes a hopper 621, a rotor 622, and a feeding nozzle 623. The working principle of the spreading mechanism 60 is as follows: Mousse is placed in the hopper 621. When the cake tray reaches this position, the adjustable cylinder 611 in the spreading machine 61 extends, driving the gearbox and its components to move downwards along a linear slide rail to the spreading position. The servo motor starts, driving the reducer to rotate, which in turn drives the gear inside the gearbox 614 to rotate, causing the rotating cavity to rotate as well, which in turn drives the spreading nozzle 613 to rotate, performing the spreading action. The feeding nozzle 623 remains stationary, separated from the rotating cavity by a POM spacer, and a lip seal is added to form a seal. Simultaneously, the servo motor of the filling machine 62 starts, driving the rotor 622 pump to work. The material is connected from the outlet to the inlet 623 of the coating mechanism 60 through a steel wire hose, and finally extruded through the coating nozzle 613 to complete the coating. After completion, the motor stops, the adjustable cylinder 611 retracts, driving the gearbox to rise, and then the coating nozzle 613 rises. Then it's ready for the next cake tray.

[0041] like Figures 11 to 12 As shown, the powder-spreading mechanism 70 includes a fifth frame, a third cylinder 71 mounted on the fifth frame, a powder-spreading funnel 72, and a powder-spreading filter 73. The powder-spreading funnel 72 is fixed to the lower side of the third cylinder 71 and moves with the third cylinder 71 to above the powder-spreading tray. Working principle: Powder is loaded into the powder-spreading hopper 621, and initially, the shaftless cylinder is on one side. A circular hole is opened in the center of the powder-spreading tray, which is sealed with a filter screen. When the cake tray reaches this position, the shaftless cylinder moves from one end to the other, and the powder-spreading hopper 621 follows. When it reaches the circular hole, the powder passes through the filter hole, completing the powder-spreading process. Multiple powder-spreading operations are possible.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, a PLC is also included. The transmission chain mechanism 11 is electrically connected to the PLC to control the intermittent movement of the transmission chain mechanism 11. By controlling the cake tray 20 to move intermittently on the transmission chain conveyor via the PLC, the working mechanism performs corresponding actions, thereby increasing production efficiency.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the material spreading mechanism 30, stirring mechanism 40, pressing mechanism 50, coating mechanism 60, and powder spreading mechanism 70 are fixed to the frame by bolts. This facilitates product assembly and disassembly.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the spacing between the sprinkling mechanism 30, the stirring mechanism 40, the pressing mechanism 50, the spreading mechanism 60, and the powdering mechanism 70 is a multiple of the spacing between two adjacent cake trays 20. This ensures that at least one cake tray 20 is under each functional mechanism at each stop.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ring-shaped mousse cake production line equipment, characterized in that, Includes a circular track and a cake tray, wherein: The circular track is equipped with a transmission chain mechanism and several installation stations; The ring track includes a first frame and a POM ring guide rail. The POM ring guide rail and the transmission chain mechanism are mounted on the first frame, and the transmission chain mechanism is mounted on the inner side of the POM ring guide rail. The transmission chain mechanism includes a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, and a rotary chain. The driving sprocket is located at one end of the frame, the driven sprocket is located at the other end of the frame, and the rotary chain connects the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket. The driving sprocket is connected to the drive assembly. Several cake trays are arranged on the circular track and move with the transmission chain mechanism; The cake tray consists of two parts: a base and a tray. The tray is placed on the base, and one side of the bottom of the base is fixedly connected to the transmission chain mechanism, while the other side is placed on the POM ring guide rail. The base moves with the rotating chain, and the tray is used to place the cake. A shim is provided at the bottom of the base. A guide rail slider is provided between the POM ring guide rail and the rotary chain. The shim is provided on the upper surface of the guide rail slider. One end of the guide rail slider is connected to the rotary chain, and the other end has a protrusion. The protrusion is placed on the POM ring guide rail. The shim is used to elevate the base. The guide rail slider slides on the POM ring guide rail. The installation station is equipped with a sprinkling mechanism for sprinkling cookie crumbs, a stirring mechanism for mixing cookie crumbs, a pressing mechanism for compacting cookie crumbs, a spreading mechanism for spreading mousse, and a powdering mechanism; the interval between the sprinkling mechanism, stirring mechanism, pressing mechanism, spreading mechanism, and powdering mechanism is a multiple of the interval between two adjacent cake trays.

2. The ring-shaped mousse cake production line equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material spreading mechanism includes a second frame, a gate valve, and a material basin; The material basin is fixed in the middle of the second frame. The bottom of the material basin is provided with a cylinder, and the cylinder is provided with the gate valve. The gate valve is opened to allow the material in the material basin to fall out.

3. The ring-shaped mousse cake production line equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring mechanism includes a third frame, a first cylinder fixed on the third frame, and a stirring plate; the first cylinder and the stirring plate are connected to enable the stirring plate to move up and down.

4. The ring-shaped mousse cake production line equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing mechanism includes a fourth frame, a second cylinder fixed on the fourth frame, and a pressure plate; the second cylinder and the pressure plate are connected to move the pressure plate up and down.

5. The ring-shaped mousse cake production line equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The powder-spreading mechanism includes a fifth frame, a third cylinder mounted on the fifth frame, a powder-spreading funnel, and a powder-spreading filter screen; the powder-spreading funnel is fixed to the lower side of the third cylinder and moves with the third cylinder to the top of the powder-spreading filter screen.

6. The ring-shaped mousse cake production line equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a PLC, and the transmission chain mechanism is electrically connected to the PLC to control the transmission chain mechanism to perform intermittent motion.

7. The ring-shaped mousse cake production line equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material spreading mechanism, mixing mechanism, pressing mechanism, coating mechanism, and powder spreading mechanism are fixed to the frame by bolts.

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