An automated noodle production line

Abstract

This invention discloses an automated noodle production line, comprising a frame, a noodle feeding device, a noodle hanging device, and a noodle output device. The noodle feeding device includes a noodle carrier net, the noodle output device includes a noodle carrier belt, and the noodle hanging device includes a wheel frame. The outer circumference of the wheel frame is fixedly connected to multiple support springs. The support springs support noodle rods, ensuring that at least one noodle rod is positioned below the carrier net and above the noodle carrier belt. The lower end of each support spring has a receiving hole, and the upper end has a locking slot. The diameter of the receiving hole is larger than the diameter of the noodle rod, and the width of the locking slot is smaller than the diameter of the noodle rod. Using this invention, when the noodles are conveyed forward, the front section of the noodles first enters the corresponding noodle rod within the wheel frame. Then, through the rotation of the wheel frame, the noodles are automatically mounted on the noodle rod. The noodle carrier belt then applies force to the noodle rod, causing the noodles to rest on the noodle carrier belt along with the noodle rod and be sent into the drying room for drying. This reduces labor intensity and improves production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular relates to an automated noodle production line. Background Technology

[0002] Dried noodles are a type of handmade noodle that is as thin as hair, white, smooth, and resilient, and can withstand long storage and overcooking. They come in round and thin varieties as well as wide and flat ones. The main varieties include regular dried noodles, flavored dried noodles, and handmade dried noodles. Based on the types of toppings, they can be categorized as egg noodles, tomato noodles, spinach noodles, carrot noodles, kelp noodles, and lysine-enriched noodles, among others. The production process of dried noodles generally includes steps such as raw material pretreatment, dough mixing, maturation, sheeting, cutting into strips, wet-cut noodles, drying, cutting into smaller pieces, measuring, packaging, and inspection.

[0003] In the production and processing of dried noodles, a drying and shaping system is often used to dry the noodles. For example, patent document with publication number "CN216953914U" discloses a drying and shaping system for dried noodles in a production line, including an adjustment mechanism, a drying mechanism, and a drying rack. The drying mechanism is mounted on the adjustment mechanism, and the drying rack is mounted on the adjustment mechanism. The drying mechanism includes a motor housing, with a motor fixedly connected to the inner side of the motor housing. A threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. A threaded block is threadedly connected to the outer side of the threaded rod. A support plate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the threaded block. A dryer is fixedly connected to the outer side of the support plate. A limit block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the threaded block, and a rotating block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the threaded rod. The drying, shaping, and sun-drying system in this noodle production line has a simple overall structure and achieves the goal of easy adjustment. However, in the noodle production process, before drying, the noodles are long strips. During the drying process, manual operation is required to hang the noodles on noodle rods. Currently, there is no automated equipment for hanging long strips of noodles on noodle rods. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a new type of automated noodle production equipment to reduce the labor intensity of workers and improve production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides an automated noodle production line.

[0005] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions.

[0006] This invention provides an automated noodle production line, comprising a frame on which a noodle feeding device, a noodle hanging device, and a noodle output device are mounted. The noodle feeding device includes a noodle carrier mesh, the noodle output device includes a pair of noodle carrier belts, and the noodle hanging device includes a pair of wheel frames. The outer circumference of each wheel frame is fixedly connected to multiple support springs. The support springs support both ends of noodle rods, arranging at least one noodle rod below the carrier mesh and above the noodle carrier belts. After bending on both sides, a receiving hole is formed at the lower end of the support spring, and a retaining slot is formed at the upper end of the support spring. The diameter of the receiving hole is larger than the diameter of the noodle rod, and the width of the retaining slot is smaller than the diameter of the noodle rod.

[0007] The feeding device further includes a drive sprocket A, multiple left sprockets A, and multiple right sprockets A. The drive sprocket A, left sprockets A, and right sprockets A are respectively mounted on the frame using bearings. All left sprockets A are connected together by a closed-loop left chain A, and all right sprockets A are connected together by a closed-loop right chain A. The carrier mesh is fixed between the left chain A and the right chain A. The drive sprocket A is engaged with at least one of the left sprockets A or at least one of the right sprockets A through a transmission chain A.

[0008] The feeding device also includes a motor A, which is mounted on the frame. The output shaft of the motor A is fixedly connected to a gear A. The drive sprocket A is also fixedly connected to an incomplete gear A, and the gear A and the incomplete gear A mesh with each other.

[0009] The mounting device also includes a motor B, which is mounted on the frame. The output shaft of the motor B is fixedly connected to a gear B. The wheel frame is also fixedly connected to an incomplete gear B, and the gear B and the incomplete gear B mesh with each other.

[0010] The noodle-producing device also includes multiple rollers, which are mounted on the frame using bearings. The noodle carrier is wound around the outer circumference of the rollers and is in a closed ring shape.

[0011] The surface-exiting device also includes a motor C, which is mounted on the frame. The output shaft of the motor C is fixedly connected to the drive sprocket C, and at least one roller is fixedly connected to the driven sprocket C. The drive sprocket C and the driven sprocket C are engaged together by a closed-loop chain C.

[0012] The automated noodle production line also includes a cutting tool and a cylindrical cutting roller. The cutting roller is mounted on the frame using bearings and is arranged above the noodle mesh. One side of the cutting tool is fixed to the surface of the cutting roller, and the other side of the cutting tool extends outward along the radial direction of the cutting roller, with its end serving as a cutting edge.

[0013] A cutting motor is also installed on the frame, and the output shaft of the cutting motor is fixedly connected to the cutter roller.

[0014] The automated noodle production line also includes a drying chamber, which has an inlet door and an outlet door. The drying chamber is equipped with a fan and an electric heating tube. The fan, electric heating tube and noodle carrier are arranged in sequence from top to bottom, and the noodle carrier is arranged along a meandering trajectory line between the inlet door and the outlet door.

[0015] The noodle carrier belt is also fixed to one end of the deflector, and the other end of the deflector extends outward.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Using the technical solution of this invention, wet-cut long strips of noodles are placed on a conveyor belt and conveyed forward. The motor transmits power to the chain through a sprocket transmission mechanism. Due to the large meshing gap between the sprocket teeth and each chain link, the sprocket transmission mechanism vibrates significantly, thereby driving the conveyor belt to vibrate. This ensures the noodles are evenly spread on the conveyor belt, preventing local accumulation. When the noodles are conveyed to the end of the noodle feeding device, the front end of the noodles is inserted into the corresponding noodle rod inside the wheel frame. After the rear end of the noodles is cut off, the wheel frame rotates, causing the noodles mounted on the noodle rod to rotate onto the corresponding noodle carrier belt. A force is applied to the noodle rod by a deflector plate on the surface of the noodle carrier belt, causing the noodle rod to disengage from the latch in the support spring and rest on the noodle carrier belt. The noodles are then hung on the noodle rod and conveyed into the drying room for drying. This achieves an automatic noodle-hanging process, reducing labor intensity and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the face-feeding device of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is the present invention. Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point I;

[0020] Figure 4 This is the present invention. Figure 1 Enlarged view of a section at point II;

[0021] Figure 5 This is the present invention. Figure 1 Enlarged view of a section at point III;

[0022] Figure 6 This is the present invention. Figure 1 A sectional view cut along plane AA.

[0023] Figure 7 This is the present invention. Figure 6 Front view of the center (B direction);

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the strut spring of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram; 1-Frame, 2-Carrier mesh, 3-Carrier belt, 4-Wheel frame, 5-Support spring, 6-Face rod, 7-Accommodation hole, 8-Bayonet, 9-Drive sprocket A, 10-Left sprocket A, 11-Right sprocket A, 12-Left chain A, 13-Right chain A, 14-Drive chain A, 15-Motor A, 16-Gear A, 17-Incomplete gear A, 18-Axle, 19-Support shaft, 2 0-Motor B, 21-Gear B, 22-Incomplete gear B, 23-Roller, 24-Motor C, 25-Drive sprocket C, 26-Driven sprocket C, 27-Chain C, 28-Cut tool, 29-Cut roller, 30-Cut blade, 31-Reinforcing rib, 32-Cutting motor, 33-Drying oven, 34-Fan, 35-Heating tube, 36-Pulling plate, 37-Battery, 38-Push rod cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below, but the scope of protection is not limited to what is described.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, an automated noodle production line of the present invention includes a frame 1, on which a noodle feeding device, a noodle hanging device, and a noodle discharging device are provided. The noodle feeding device includes a noodle carrier net 2, the noodle discharging device includes a pair of noodle carrier belts 3, and the noodle hanging device includes a pair of wheel frames 4. The outer circumference of each wheel frame 4 is fixedly connected to a plurality of support springs 5. The support springs 5 ​​are used to support the two ends of noodle rods 6, and at least one noodle rod 6 is arranged below the noodle carrier net 2 and above the noodle carrier belts 3. After the left and right sides of the support springs 5 ​​are bent, a receiving hole 7 is formed at the lower end of the support springs 5, and a slot 8 is formed at the upper end of the support springs 5. The diameter of the receiving hole 7 is larger than the diameter of the noodle rod 6, and the width of the slot 8 is smaller than the diameter of the noodle rod 6.

[0028] Using the technical solution of this invention, wet-cut long strips of noodles are placed on a conveyor belt and conveyed forward. The motor transmits power to the chain through a sprocket transmission mechanism. Due to the large meshing gap between the sprocket teeth and each link of the chain, the sprocket transmission mechanism vibrates significantly, thereby driving the conveyor belt to vibrate. This ensures that the noodles are evenly spread on the conveyor belt, avoiding local accumulation. When the noodles are conveyed to the end of the noodle feeding device, the front end of the noodles is inserted into the corresponding noodle rod in the wheel frame. After the rear end of the noodles is cut off, the wheel frame rotates, causing the noodles mounted on the noodle rod to rotate with the wheel frame and be placed on the corresponding noodle carrier belt. The force is applied to the noodle rod by the deflector plate on the surface of the noodle carrier belt, causing the noodle rod to disengage from the latch in the support spring and be placed on the noodle carrier belt. The noodles are then hung on the noodle rod and conveyed into the drying room with the noodle carrier belt for drying. This realizes the automatic connection process of hanging noodles on the noodle rod, thereby reducing the labor intensity of personnel and improving production efficiency.

[0029] Furthermore, the material of the strut spring 5 is preferably beryllium bronze. Beryllium bronze has good elasticity. When the strut spring 5 rotates with the wheel frame, the width of the latch 8 is smaller than the diameter of the face bar 6, thus preventing the face bar from coming off. When the deflector plate on the surface of the noodle carrier applies a force to the face bar, the face bar compresses the strut spring, causing the strut spring to deform. Subsequently, the face bar comes off the latch of the strut spring and rests on the noodle carrier.

[0030] In addition, the feeding device includes a drive sprocket A9, multiple left sprockets A10, and multiple right sprockets A11. The drive sprocket A9, left sprockets A10, and right sprockets A11 are mounted on the frame 1 using bearings. All left sprockets A10 are connected together by a closed-loop left chain A12, and all right sprockets A11 are connected together by a closed-loop right chain A13. The surface mesh 2 is fixed between the left chain A12 and the right chain A13. The drive sprocket A9 is connected to at least one left sprocket A10 or at least one right sprocket A11 via a transmission chain A14. The feeding device also includes a motor A15, which is mounted on the frame 1. The output shaft of the motor A15 is fixedly connected to a gear A16. The drive sprocket A9 is also fixedly connected to an incomplete gear A17, and gear A16 and incomplete gear A17 mesh with each other. Using the technical solution of the present invention, motor A15, gear A16 and incomplete gear A17 form a first intermittent drive mechanism. The first intermittent drive mechanism is used to intermittently transport noodles from one end of the noodle feeding device to the other end. Since the noodles are intermittently transported forward, the noodles can be cut during the intermittent period when the noodle feeding device stops transporting.

[0031] In addition, an axle 18 is fixedly connected between the left sprocket A10 and the right sprocket A11. A support shaft 19 is fixedly connected between the left chain A12 and the right chain A13. The support shaft 19 is used to support the cross-section mesh 2 and prevent local collapse of the cross-section mesh 2.

[0032] In addition, the hanging device also includes a motor B20, which is mounted on the frame 1. The output shaft of the motor B20 is fixedly connected to a gear B21. The wheel frame 4 is also fixedly connected to an incomplete gear B22, and the gear B21 and the incomplete gear B22 mesh with each other. The motor B20, gear B21, and incomplete gear B22 constitute a second intermittent drive mechanism, which is used to make the wheel frame 4 rotate intermittently. During the intermittent period when the wheel frame 4 stops rotating, the noodles are conveyed forward by the noodle feeding device. The front part of the noodles rests on one side of the noodle rod under its own weight. When the wheel frame rotates, the rear part of the noodles rests on the other side of the noodle rod under its own weight, thus realizing the automatic hanging of the noodles on the noodle rod.

[0033] Specifically, the noodle-exporting device also includes multiple rollers 23, which are mounted on the frame 1 using bearings. A noodle carrier belt 3 is wound around the outer circumference of the rollers 23 and is in a closed loop shape. The noodle-exporting device also includes a motor C24, which is mounted on the frame 1. The output shaft of the motor C24 is fixedly connected to a drive sprocket C25. At least one roller 23 is fixedly connected to a driven sprocket C26. The drive sprocket C25 and the driven sprocket C26 are engaged together by a closed loop chain C27. The motor C24, drive sprocket C25, and driven sprocket C26 form a continuous drive mechanism, which continuously transports the noodles and noodle rod 6 from one end of the noodle-exporting device to the other end. When the noodle rod moves above the noodle carrier 3, the noodle carrier 3 generates friction on the noodle rod, or the deflector on the surface of the noodle carrier 3 generates a pushing force on the noodle rod, which causes the noodle rod to squeeze the support spring, causing the support spring to deform, and then the noodle rod comes out of the clamp of the support spring and rests on the noodle carrier.

[0034] Furthermore, the automated noodle production line also includes a cutter 28 and a cylindrical cutter roller 29. The cutter roller 29 is mounted on the frame 1 using bearings and is positioned above the noodle mesh 2. One side of the cutter 28 is fixedly connected to the surface of the cutter roller 29, and the other side of the cutter 28 extends outward along the radial direction of the cutter roller 29, with its end serving as a cutting edge 30. Multiple reinforcing ribs 31 are also fixedly connected between the side of the cutter 28 and the outer circumferential surface of the cutter roller 29. The reinforcing ribs 31 support the cutter 28, increasing its rigidity.

[0035] In addition, a cutting motor 32 is also installed on the frame 1, and the output shaft of the cutting motor 32 is fixedly connected to the cutter roller 29. Using the technical solution of this invention, during the conveying process of the noodles in the noodle feeding device, the cutter roller 29 in the cutting device rotates at a constant speed, thereby achieving fixed-length cutting of the noodles. This ensures that the length or quality of the noodles later hung on the noodle rod remains consistent. Furthermore, in the noodle feeding device, several support shafts are fixedly connected between the left sprocket A and the right sprocket A. These support shafts prevent local collapse of the noodle carrier net during movement, ensuring that the noodles are evenly spread on the surface of the noodle carrier net and conveyed forward, and then evenly hung on the noodle rod.

[0036] In addition, the automated noodle production line also includes a drying chamber 33, which has an inlet door and an outlet door. A fan 34 and an electric heating element 35 are installed inside the drying chamber 33. The fan 34, electric heating element 35, and noodle carrier belt 3 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom, with the noodle carrier belt 3 positioned along a meandering trajectory between the inlet door and the outlet door. The noodle carrier belt 3 is also fixed to one end of a deflector plate 36, the other end of which extends outward. Preferably, the noodle carrier belt 3 is made of a non-metallic material. The airflow guided by the fan 34 passes through the electric heating element 35 and is heated to form a hot airflow. This hot airflow dries the noodles from top to bottom. Because the noodle carrier belt 3 is positioned along a meandering trajectory between the inlet door and the outlet door, the contact and heat exchange time between the noodles and the hot airflow are increased, resulting in more thorough and uniform drying of the noodles.

[0037] In addition, the automated noodle production line also includes a noodle holder 37, which is open at the top and closed at the bottom. Guide holes are provided on the left and right sides of the lower end of the noodle holder 37. The sides of the noodle holder 37 are fixedly connected to a push rod cylinder 38. The central axis of the piston rod of the push rod cylinder 38, the central axis of the guide hole, and the central axis of the corresponding receiving hole 7 of at least one pair of support rod springs 5 ​​are collinear. In the cross-sectional projection of the noodle holder 37, its upper end is an inverted isosceles triangle, and its lower end is rectangular. The noodle holder 37 is used to stack noodle rods, and the push rod cylinder 38 is used to push the noodle rods one by one into the support rod springs 5.

Claims

1. An automated noodle production line, characterized in that: The device includes a frame (1), on which a noodle feeding device, a noodle hanging device and a noodle discharging device are provided. The noodle feeding device includes a noodle carrier net (2), the noodle discharging device includes a pair of noodle hanging belts (3), and the noodle hanging device includes a pair of wheel frames (4). The outer circumference of each wheel frame (4) is fixedly connected to multiple support springs (5). The support springs (5) are used to support the two ends of the noodle rods (6) and arrange at least one noodle rod (6) below the noodle carrier net (2) and above the noodle hanging belts (3). After the left and right sides of the support springs (5) are bent, a receiving hole (7) is formed at the lower end of the support springs (5), and a slot (8) is formed at the upper end of the support springs (5). The diameter of the receiving hole (7) is larger than the diameter of the noodle rod (6), and the width of the slot (8) is smaller than the diameter of the noodle rod (6). The feeding device also includes a drive sprocket A (9), a plurality of left sprockets A (10) and a plurality of right sprockets A (11). The drive sprocket A (9), left sprockets A (10) and right sprockets A (11) are respectively mounted on the frame (1) using bearings. All left sprockets A (10) are connected together by a closed ring left chain A (12), and all right sprockets A (11) are connected together by a closed ring right chain A (13). The carrier mesh (2) is fixed between the left chain A (12) and the right chain A (13). The drive sprocket A (9) is connected to at least one left sprocket A (10) or at least one right sprocket A (11) by a transmission chain A (14). A support shaft (19) is also fixedly connected between the left chain A (12) and the right chain A (13), and the support shaft (19) is used to support the cross surface net (2); The hanging device also includes a motor B (20), which is mounted on the frame (1). The output shaft of the motor B (20) is fixedly connected to the gear B (21). The wheel frame (4) is also fixedly connected to the incomplete gear B (22). The gear B (21) and the incomplete gear B (22) mesh with each other. The noodle carrier (3) is also fixedly connected to one end of the deflector (36), and the other end of the deflector (36) extends outward; The automated noodle production line also includes a holding bucket (37), which is open at the top and closed at the bottom. Guide holes are provided on the left and right sides of the bottom of the holding bucket (37). The side of the holding bucket (37) is fixedly connected to the push rod cylinder (38). The central axis of the piston rod of the push rod cylinder (38), the central axis of the guide hole, and the central axis of the corresponding receiving hole (7) of at least one pair of support springs (5) are collinear. The holding bucket (37) is used to stack noodle rods (6), and the push rod cylinder (38) is used to push the noodle rods (6) one by one into the support springs (5).

2. The automated noodle production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device also includes a motor A (15), which is mounted on the frame (1). The output shaft of the motor A (15) is fixedly connected to the gear A (16). The drive sprocket A (9) is also fixedly connected to the incomplete gear A (17). The gear A (16) and the incomplete gear A (17) mesh with each other.

3. The automated noodle production line as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The noodle-producing device also includes multiple rollers (23), which are mounted on the frame (1) using bearings. The noodle carrier (3) is wound around the outer circumference of the rollers (23) and the noodle carrier (3) is a closed ring shape.

4. An automated noodle production line as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The surface-exiting device also includes a motor C (24), which is mounted on the frame (1). The output shaft of the motor C (24) is fixedly connected to the drive sprocket C (25), and at least one roller (23) is fixedly connected to the driven sprocket C (26). The drive sprocket C (25) and the driven sprocket C (26) are engaged together by a closed ring chain C (27).

5. An automated noodle production line as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The automated noodle production line also includes a cutter (28) and a cylindrical cutter roller (29). The cutter roller (29) is mounted on the frame (1) using bearings and is arranged above the carrier mesh (2). One side of the cutter (28) is fixed to the surface of the cutter roller (29), and the other side of the cutter (28) extends outward along the radial direction of the cutter roller (29) with its end serving as a cutting edge (30).

6. An automated noodle production line as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A cutting motor (32) is also installed on the frame (1), and the output shaft of the cutting motor (32) is fixedly connected to the cutter roller (29).

7. An automated noodle production line as described in claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The automated noodle production line also includes a drying chamber (33), which is equipped with an inlet door and an outlet door. A fan (34) and an electric heating tube (35) are installed inside the drying chamber (33). The fan (34), the electric heating tube (35) and the noodle carrier belt (3) are arranged from top to bottom, and the noodle carrier belt (3) is arranged along a meandering trajectory line between the inlet door and the outlet door.

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