A twisting device and twisting machine

Abstract

The application discloses a twisting device, comprising: material, the material comprising at least one first part and a second part separated along the circumference direction; at least one twisting component, arranged along the circumference direction of the material, comprising a twisting driving part and a clamping device, the twisting driving part can drive the clamping device to move along the radial direction of the material, and the clamping device is used for clamping the at least one first part to rotate a set angle along a second direction relative to the second part; the second direction intersects the radial direction. The application can automatically twist the moon cake embryo material, increase the aesthetic feeling of the formed moon cake, and improve the production efficiency. The application further provides a twisting machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food machinery technology, and in particular to a twisting device and a twisting machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the market offers a wide variety of mooncake products and brands. However, manufacturers often package mooncakes of different colors together to create a color mix, and the shapes are often monotonous. Selling the same style and shape for extended periods lacks novelty and fails to meet customer demand. Decorative mooncakes, on the other hand, are made by turning the filling around the edge of the mooncake dough, enhancing both their appearance and flavor. However, the production of decorative mooncakes still largely relies on manual turning and shaping of the dough. This process is labor-intensive, time-consuming, inefficient, and raises hygiene concerns. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of low efficiency and unsanitary conditions associated with manually turning mooncake dough. This invention provides a twisting device and a twisting machine that can automatically twist mooncake dough, increasing both the aesthetic appeal of the shaped mooncakes and improving production efficiency.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, embodiments of the present invention disclose a twisting device, comprising: a material, the material including at least one first part and a second part separated circumferentially; at least one twisting assembly, arranged circumferentially along the material, including a twisting drive part and a clamping device, the twisting drive part being capable of driving the clamping device to move radially along the material, the clamping device being used to clamp the at least one first part and rotate it relative to the second part along a first direction by a set angle; the first direction intersects the radial direction.

[0005] Using the above technical solution, the twisting device of this application can automatically twist mooncake dough, producing mooncakes with various quantities and specifications of decorative edges. The twisting device has a simple structure, is easy to operate, reduces the labor intensity of workers, has high production efficiency, and is easy to disassemble and clean.

[0006] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a twisting device, which further includes a control unit connected to the at least one twisting component. The control unit is used to control the twisting component to rotate the at least one first part relative to the second part along the first direction by a set angle.

[0007] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a twisting device, the clamping device including a clamping drive part and a clamping part; wherein, the clamping part is used to clamp a first part, and the clamping drive part is used to drive the clamping part to rotate along the first direction.

[0008] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a twisting device, wherein the clamping part includes a clamping body and a clamping unit, the clamping unit is movably connected to the clamping body, the clamping body is rotatably connected to the clamping drive part, the clamping drive part can drive the clamping unit to clamp a first part, and the clamping drive part can drive the clamping body to rotate along the first direction, so that the clamping unit clamping a first part rotates by the set angle.

[0009] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a twisting device, wherein the clamping unit includes a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece; along the radial direction of the material, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are disposed opposite each other on the side of the clamping unit away from the clamping driving part, and the clamping driving part can drive the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece to move toward each other to clamp a first part of the material.

[0010] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a twisting device, wherein one end of the clamping unit near the clamping body is rotatably connected to the clamping body, so that the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece can rotate relative to the axial direction of the clamping body, thereby clamping or opening the clamping unit.

[0011] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a twisting device, wherein the at least one first part includes eight first parts, and the eight first parts are arranged at intervals around the second part along the circumferential direction.

[0012] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a twisting device, wherein the at least one twisting component includes eight twisting components, the eight twisting components being arranged at intervals around the material along the circumferential direction.

[0013] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a twisting device, wherein the set angle is 90 degrees to 140 degrees.

[0014] Embodiments of the present invention also disclose a twisting machine, comprising: a twisting device; a support portion for carrying material; and a cutting assembly for cutting the material to cut the material into at least one first portion and a second portion. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A perspective view of the twisting component and material of the twisting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0016] Figure 2 A perspective view of a twisting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0017] Figure 3 A perspective view of the cutter assembly and the support portion of the twisting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0018] Figure 4 A perspective view of the material in the twisting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the material is cut into a first part and a second part.

[0019] Figure 5 The diagram shows a front view and a cross-sectional view of the cutting blade assembly of the twisting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6 A perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the cutting device of the twisting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown.

[0021] Figure 7 A perspective view of the material and a twisting component of the twisting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Figure 8 Show Figure 7 A magnified view of part D in the middle.

[0023] Figure 9 A perspective view of the twisted knitting system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 10 A perspective view of the shaping component of the twisting system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Figure 11 A perspective view of the conveying section of the twisting system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Implementation

[0026] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of the present invention is presented in conjunction with preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of the invention are limited to these embodiments. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the invention in conjunction with embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived based on the claims of the present invention. To provide a deep understanding of the invention, many specific details will be included in the following description. The invention may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of the invention, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0027] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0028] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product of the invention is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and 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 limiting the present invention.

[0029] The terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of this embodiment, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" 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 embodiment based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] refer to Figure 1 This application provides a twisting device, comprising: material 10 and at least one twisting component 20. Along the circumferential direction (e.g., Figure 1 As shown in the B direction, at least one twisted component 20 is provided on the machine body. Exemplarily, each first part 101 has a corresponding twisted component 20. Each twisted component 20 can clamp its corresponding first part 101 and flip the first part 101 relative to the second part 102.

[0033] For example, material 10 is mooncake dough; however, it is not limited to this and can also be other dough such as dough or biscuits. Material 10 can be cut into at least one first part 101 by the cutter assembly 40. The number of at least one twisted assembly 20 is equal to the number of at least one first part 101 cut into, and they correspond one-to-one; however, it is not limited to this and the number of at least one twisted assembly 20 may be less than the number of at least one first part 101, for example, the number of at least one twisted assembly 20 is one, and the number of at least one first part 101 is four.

[0034] In some possible implementations, this application also provides a twisting machine 1, including: a support part 30 and a cutter assembly 40. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the bearing portion 30 is along the first direction (e.g.) Figure 2 (As shown in the X direction) is positioned on the fuselage. (Refer to...) Figure 3 The support portion 30 is used to support the material 10. For example, when the twisting machine 1 is running, the material 10 moves from one side of the twisting machine 1 to the support portion 30, and the support portion 30 is able to support the material 10 and move together with the material 10 along a first direction (e.g., ...). Figure 3 (As shown in the X direction) Move upwards to the cutting station (e.g.) Figure 3 (As shown in position A).

[0035] Continue to refer to Figure 3 Along the first direction (e.g.) Figure 3 (As shown in the X direction) The cutter assembly 40 is located above the support portion 30, and the cutter assembly 40 is used to cut the material 10. (Reference) Figure 4 In (b), the cutter assembly 40 enables the material 10 to be cut into at least one first portion 101 and a second portion 102. For example, refer to... Figure 4 In (b), a second part 102, which is one in number in the circular material 10, is surrounded by a plurality of first parts 101, each of which is connected to the second part 102.

[0036] Figure 4 Figure (b) shows at least one first portion 101 of the cut material 10, comprising a total of eight first portions 101, and the eight first portions 101 are arranged circumferentially (e.g., Figure 4 (As shown in the B direction) is set around the second part 102 at intervals. Figure 1 The diagram shows at least one twisted component 20 comprising eight twisted components 20, the eight twisted components 20 being arranged circumferentially (e.g., Figure 1 (As shown in the B direction) are arranged at intervals around the bearing part 30.

[0037] In summary, the bearing portion 30 of the twisting machine 1 of this application can bear the material 10 and drive the material 10 upward along the first direction to the cutting station. For example, refer to... Figure 4 In (a), (b), (c), and (d), material 10 is a dough 103 containing filling, with the outer skin of the dough wrapping the filling 103 inside. For example... Figure 4 The cutting assembly 40 shown in (b) cuts the material 10 downward along a first direction, such that the material 10 is cut into a second part 102 and at least one first part 101. At this time, each first part 101 along the first direction (e.g., ...) Figure 4 The top and bottom sides (as shown in the X direction) are wrapped by the blank material, as... Figure 4 As shown in (c), along the circumferential direction of material 10 (e.g.) Figure 4 The filling 103 is exposed on both sides of the portion shown in the B direction. Then, the twisted assembly clamps the first portion 101 and flips it at a set angle α, such as 90 degrees. At this time, refer to Figure 4 In the middle (d), after the first part 101 is flipped 90 degrees, the filling 103 is exposed on the upper and lower sides of the first part 101 along the first direction. The first part 101 is along the circumference of the material 10 (e.g., Figure 4 The left and right sides of the outer filling 103 (as shown in direction B) are wrapped by the outer dough to form the first part 101 of the outer filling 103 exposed along the circumference of the second part 102 wrapped by the outer dough in the middle (as shown in direction B). Figure 4 The twisted dough (as shown in direction B) is spaced out. The twisting machine 1 of this application uses automatic twisting of mooncake dough; by changing the corresponding cutting component 40, various quantities and specifications of mooncakes with decorative edges can be produced. The twisting machine 1 has a simple structure, is easy to operate, reduces the labor intensity for workers, has high production efficiency, and is easy to disassemble and clean.

[0038] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 3 The supporting part 30 includes a supporting drive part 301 and a support block 302. Exemplarily, the support block 302 is a circular support block capable of supporting the bottom of the material 10; however, it is not limited to this and can also be other shapes, such as a square support block or a support block with a specific pattern. The supporting drive part 301 moves along a first direction (e.g., Figure 3 Located inside the fuselage (as shown in the X direction), the load-bearing drive unit 301 can drive the support block 302 along the first direction (as shown in the X direction). Figure 3 The material 10 moves up and down (as shown in the X direction) so that it can reach the cutting station.

[0039] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the twisting machine of this application, the supporting part 30 is not limited to a structure for supporting the material 10 to move up and down in the first direction. That is, the cutting station is not limited to being located above the machine body 2 in the first direction, but can also be located on the machine body 2. The material 10 does not need to be lifted by the support block 302 of the supporting part 30, and the cutting assembly 40 and the twisting assembly 20 can process the material 10.

[0040] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 5 In (a), the cutter assembly 40 includes a cutter drive unit 401 and a cutter device 402. Exemplarily, the cutter drive unit 401 is a gas-driven structure, but it is not limited thereto and can also be a motor or other driving method. The cutter drive unit 401 is capable of driving the cutter device 402 along a first direction (e.g., ...). Figure 5 (As shown in the X direction) Move up and down to cut material 10. Continue to refer to... Figure 3When the material 10 is carried to the cutting station by the support block 302 of the support part 30, the cutter drive part 401 drives the cutter device 402 to move in the direction of the support block 302 in the first direction so that the cutter device 402 can contact the material 10 and cut the material 10 into at least one first part 101 and a second part 102. After the cutting is completed, the cutter drive part 401 drives the cutter device 402 away from the material 10 so that the twisting assembly 20 can perform the twisting operation.

[0041] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 5 In (a), the cutter drive unit 401 includes a first cutter drive unit 4011 and a second cutter drive unit 4012. Along the first direction (e.g.) Figure 5 (As shown in the X direction), the first cutter drive unit 4011 is located above the second cutter drive unit 4012. The first cutter drive unit 4011 can drive the second cutter drive unit 4012 along the first direction (e.g., as shown in the X direction). Figure 5 (As shown in the X direction) moves up and down relative to the first cutter drive unit 4011. The second cutter drive unit 4012 can drive the cutter device 402 along the first direction (as shown in the X direction). Figure 5 (As shown in the X direction) It moves up and down relative to the second cutter drive unit 4012, while the second cutter drive unit 4012 is stationary relative to the first cutter drive unit 4011.

[0042] refer to Figure 3 When material 10 is located at the cutting station, the first cutting blade drive unit 4011 first drives the second cutting blade drive unit 4012 along the first direction (e.g., Figure 3 (As shown in the X direction) the second cutter drive unit 4012 moves relative to the first cutter drive unit 4011 toward the material 10, then the second cutter drive unit 4012 remains stationary relative to the first cutter drive unit 4011, and then drives the cutter device 402 along the first direction (as shown in the X direction). Figure 3 (As shown in the X direction) moves toward the material 10. After the material 10 is cut, the second cutter drive unit 4012 drives the cutter device 402 along the first direction (as shown in the X direction) towards the material 10. Figure 3 (As shown in the X direction) Move upward away from the material 10.

[0043] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 5 In (b), the first cutter drive unit 4011 includes a first direction (e.g., Figure 5 The first telescopic rod 4111 extends in the X direction (as shown in the middle X direction), and the second cutter drive unit 4012 includes a first telescopic rod 4111 extending ... Figure 5 The second telescopic rod 4112 extends (as shown in the X direction). For example, refer to... Figure 5In (b), a first guide plate 4211 is fixedly installed on the first telescopic rod 4111. The first guide plate 4211 is threadedly connected to the second cutter drive unit 4012 so that the second cutter drive unit 4012 can move with the first telescopic rod 4111. The first telescopic rod 4111 is driven by the first cutter drive unit 4011, that is, the first drive unit 4011 can drive the second cutter drive unit 4012 to move up and down along the first direction.

[0044] Continue to refer to Figure 5 In (b), a second guide plate 4212 is fixedly installed on the second telescopic rod 4112. The second guide plate 4212 is threadedly connected to the cutter device 402 so that the cutter device 402 can move with the second telescopic rod 4112. The second telescopic rod 4112 is driven by the second cutter drive unit 4012, that is, the second cutter drive unit 4012 can drive the cutter device 402 to move up and down along the first direction.

[0045] Meanwhile, one end of the first telescopic rod 4111 is fixedly connected to the first cutter drive unit 4011, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second cutter drive unit 4012; one end of the second telescopic rod 4112 is fixedly connected to the second cutter drive unit 4012, and the other end is fixedly connected to the cutter device 402. For example, refer to... Figure 5 In (b), the second telescopic rod 4112 is a hollow rod that can be sleeved on the first telescopic rod 4111 and slidably connected to it. That is, the second telescopic rod 4112 can slide freely relative to the first telescopic rod 4111 in a first direction, and the second cutter drive unit 4012 can drive the cutter device 402 to move up and down in the first direction when it is stationary relative to the first telescopic rod 4111.

[0046] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 6 The cutting device 402 includes an outer mold 4021 and at least two cutting blades 4022. The at least two cutting blades 4022 are fixedly connected to the outer mold 4021 and extend circumferentially (e.g., along the outer mold). Figure 6 (As shown in the B direction) The cutting blades are spaced apart. For example, at least two cutting blades 4022 are disposed inside the outer mold 4021 and are fixedly connected to the outer mold 4021 by threads; however, this is not limited to this, other connection methods can also be used to fix them to the outer mold 4021. Figure 6 The diagram shows at least two cutting blades 4022 in the cutting device 402, comprising eight cutting blades 4022, the eight cutting blades 4022 being arranged circumferentially (e.g., Figure 6 (As shown in the B direction) are spaced apart on the inner wall of the outer mold 4021.

[0047] Continue to refer to Figure 5In (a) and (b), the outer mold 4021 is fixedly connected to the mold connecting plate 4121, and the mold connecting plate 4121 is threadedly connected to the second guide plate 4212 fixedly mounted on the second telescopic rod 4112. Therefore, the outer mold 4021 is fixedly connected to the second telescopic rod 4112, and the second cutter drive unit 4012 can drive the outer mold 4021 along a first direction (e.g., ...). Figure 5 (As shown in the X direction) Moves up and down. Reference Figure 6 In (a) and (b), the outer mold 4021 includes a cutting cavity 4221, which is provided with at least two cutting blades 4022. Furthermore, when the cutting device 402 performs cutting, the cutting cavity 4221 is capable of accommodating the material 10, so that the material 10 is cut into at least one first part 101 and a second part 102 within the cutting cavity 4221 by the cutting blades.

[0048] It should be noted that in the twisting machine embodiment of this application, when the number of cutting blades is one, the material 10 can be cut into at least one first part 101 arranged circumferentially along the second part 102 by rotating the position of the cutting blade in the cutting device 402 or by other cutting methods. This application does not limit the number of cutting blades, and can reasonably set and select them according to actual needs, as long as the material 10 can be cut into at least one first part 101 and at least one second part 102 by the cutting blades.

[0049] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 5 In (a), the cutting device 402 also includes a pressure block 4023. The pressure block 4023 is threadedly connected to the end of the first telescopic rod 4111 away from the first cutting drive unit 4011, that is, the first cutting drive unit 4011 can drive the pressure block 4023 along a first direction (e.g., Figure 5 (As shown in the X direction) moves up and down. When material 10 is at the cutting station, refer to... Figure 3 and combined Figure 6 In (a) and (b), the pressure block 4023 and the support block 302 fix the material 10 from the upper and lower sides of the first direction, respectively, to restrict the movement of the material 10 relative to the cutting device 402, and to prevent the material 10 from failing to accurately enter the cutting cavity 4221 during the cutting process, thus affecting the cutting effect.

[0050] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 3 The cutter assembly 40 also includes a drive bracket 403. The drive bracket 403 is fixedly mounted on the machine body, and the cutter drive unit 401 is fixedly mounted on the support unit 30 in a first direction (e.g., via the drive bracket 403) in the first direction. Figure 3 Above (as shown in the X direction).

[0051] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 2The twisting machine 1 also includes a control unit 50. The control unit 50 is electrically connected to at least one twisting assembly 20 and controls the clamping device 202 to cause at least one first part 101 relative to the second part 102 along a first direction (e.g., Figure 7 (As shown in the C direction) Rotate to a set angle. For example, the control unit 50 can control the angle and speed of the clamping device 202 rotating along the first direction during operation, and can also control the start-up and stop of the twisting machine.

[0052] At least one twisted assembly 20 includes a twisting drive unit 201 and a clamping device 202. (Reference) Figure 7 The twisting drive unit 201 can drive the clamping device 202 along the radial direction of the material 10 carried by the support unit (e.g., Figure 7 (As shown in the Y direction) Move toward or away from material 10.

[0053] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 7 The clamping device 202 includes a clamping drive unit 2021 and a clamping unit 2022. Exemplarily, the clamping drive unit 2021 is a servo motor, used to improve the operating accuracy of the clamping unit 2022. The clamping drive unit 2021 drives the clamping unit 2022 to clamp a first portion 101 and rotate it by a set angle.

[0054] The clamping part 2022 includes a clamping body 2122 and a clamping unit 2222. The clamping unit 2222 is movably connected to the clamping body 2122, and the clamping body 2122 is rotatably connected to the clamping drive part 2021. The clamping drive part 2021 can drive the clamping body 2122 along a first direction (e.g., ...). Figure 7 As shown in the C direction, the clamping unit 2222 rotates, clamping a first part 101. The clamping unit 2222 can rotate together with the clamping body 2122 along the first direction (as shown in the C direction). Figure 7 Rotate (as shown in the C direction) to rotate a clamped first part 101 by a set angle.

[0055] The clamping unit 2222 of this application clamps the first part 101 and rotates it at a set angle of 90 degrees to 140 degrees. The specific value varies depending on the difficulty of molding the material 10. When the material 10 is relatively easy to mold, the set angle can be appropriately reduced; when the material 10 is relatively difficult to mold, the set angle should be appropriately increased to prevent the first part 101 of the material 10 from being insufficiently rotated.

[0056] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 8 The clamping unit 2222 includes a first clamping piece 2223 and a second clamping piece 2224. Along the radial direction of the bearing portion (e.g., ... Figure 7 (As shown in the Y direction), reference Figure 7 and combined Figure 8The first clamping piece 2223 and the second clamping piece 2224 are disposed opposite each other on the side of the clamping unit 2222 away from the clamping drive unit 2021. The clamping drive unit 2021 can drive the first clamping piece 2223 and the second clamping piece 2224 to move toward each other to clamp the first part 101 of the material. For example, the end of the clamping unit 2222 near the clamping body is rotatably connected to the clamping body 2122 so that the first clamping piece 2223 and the second clamping piece 2224 can rotate axially relative to the clamping body 2122, thereby clamping or opening the clamping unit 2222.

[0057] In other embodiments, the clamping unit 2222 is a mechanical finger. Under the drive of the clamping drive unit 2021, the two mechanical fingers of the clamping unit 2222 can clamp each other; but it is not limited to this, and it can also be other structures, such as the clamping unit 2222 including clamping pieces that are parallel to each other. Under the drive of the clamping drive unit 2021, the distance between the parallel clamping pieces gradually decreases so as to clamp the material located between the parallel clamping pieces.

[0058] In some possible implementations, the twisting machine 1 also includes at least two liner assemblies 60. (See reference...) Figure 1 Each liner assembly 60 includes a liner unit 601 and a liner drive unit 602. At least two liner assemblies are arranged radially along the support portion 30 (e.g., Figure 1 (As shown in the Y direction) Symmetrically arranged, each liner assembly 60 has a liner unit 601 fixedly connected to a liner drive unit 602. The liner drive unit 602 can drive the liner unit 601 to move radially, so that the liner units 601 of at least two liner assemblies 60 and the support block 302 of the support unit 30 together form a molded liner for carrying the material 10. For example, the liner units 601 of at least two liner assemblies 60 are all fan-shaped annular. If the number of liner assemblies 60 is N, then each liner unit 601 is a 360 / N-degree fan-shaped annular. When the support block 302 of the support unit 30 carries the material 10 and moves to the cutting station, the liner units 601 move towards each other radially along the support unit 30, forming a circular molded liner together with the support block 302.

[0059] It should be noted that the reference Figure 3 The carrying drive unit 301 of the carrying unit 30 is located inside the machine body. When the carrying unit 30 carries the material 10, the carrying drive unit 301 drives the support block 302 to lift the material 10 from the conveying unit 31 a set distance h1 to the cutting station. The twisting machine 1 of this application is not limited to the aforementioned structure, and the cutting station can also be set on the carrying unit 30, that is, the carrying unit 30 does not need to be along the first direction (such as...). Figure 3 (As shown in the X direction) It moves up and down, using the bearing part 30 as a forming liner to cut the material 10.

[0060] This application does not limit the specific structure of the bearing part 30 and the liner assembly 60. They can be reasonably set and selected according to actual needs, as long as the material 10 can be cut.

[0061] This application does not limit the specific structure and quantity of the first part 101 and the second part 102 of the material 10, the cutting blade 4022 and the twisting assembly 20. They can be reasonably set and selected according to actual needs, as long as the twisting of the material 10 can be achieved.

[0062] In some possible implementations, refer to Figures 2 to 8 and combined Figure 9 As shown, a twisting system of the present invention includes a twisting machine 1 and a machine body 2, wherein the twisting machine 1 is disposed on the machine body 2. The machine body 2 includes a support leg 21, a frame 22, a panel 23, and rods 24. The support leg 21 is disposed on the ground-touching portion of the machine body 60, and the frame 22 is supported and fixed by the panel 23 and rods 24.

[0063] In some possible implementations, refer to Figure 9 The twisting system also includes a conveying section 31 and a shaping assembly 70. The conveying section 31 is located on the machine body 2 and is used to convey the material 10 from the previous process to the twisting machine 1. Along the conveying direction of the conveying section 31 (e.g., ... Figure 9 (As shown in the Z-direction), the shaping component 70 is located downstream of the twisting machine 1 on the machine body 2. The shaping component 70 is used to shape the material 10 after cutting and turning. (Reference) Figure 10 The shaping assembly 70 includes at least two lateral shaping devices 701 and a pressing device 702, wherein the at least two lateral shaping devices 701 are arranged circumferentially (e.g., Figure 10 (As shown in direction B) are spaced apart around the pressing device 702. Reference Figure 9 The pressing device 702 is along the first direction (e.g.) Figure 9 (As shown in the X direction) is positioned above the conveying section 31. For example, continuing to refer to... Figure 10 At least two lateral shaping devices 701 include four.

[0064] This application does not limit the specific structure of the shaping component. It can be reasonably set and selected according to actual needs, as long as the shaping of material 10 can be achieved.

[0065] For example, refer to Figure 11 The conveying section 31 consists of a first conveying section 311 and a second conveying section 312, with the carrying section 30 located at the end of the first conveying section 311 near the second conveying section 312. The conveyor belt of the first conveying section 311 is along a third direction (e.g., ...). Figure 11The conveyor belt is divided into two sections (as shown in the E direction), with a gap 3110 between the two conveyor belts. The carrying unit 30 is located in the gap 3110. With this design, referring to the figure, when material 10 is conveyed onto the support block 302 of the carrying unit 30, the carrying drive unit 301 can move the support block 302 carrying material 10 from the gap 3110 along the first direction (as shown in the E direction). Figure 11 (As shown in the X direction) it moves upward to the cutting station, thus avoiding obstruction of the conveyor belt of the first conveyor section 311 by the support block 302.

[0066] In some possible implementations, the twisting system further includes a first sensor 321 and a second sensor 322. (Continue to refer to...) Figure 11 Along the conveying direction of the conveying section 31 (e.g.) Figure 11 (As shown in the Z-direction), the first sensor 321 is located at a predetermined distance h2 upstream of the support part 30, and the second sensor 322 is located at a predetermined distance h2 upstream of the shaping assembly 70. The first sensor 321 is used to detect whether there is material 10 at the predetermined distance h2 upstream of the support part 30. If there is, the support drive part 301 drives the support block 302 to move the material 10 along the first direction (as shown in the Z-direction). Figure 11 (As shown in the X direction) Lift upwards. The second sensor 322 is used to detect whether there is material 10 at a set distance h2 upstream of the shaping component 70. If there is, the shaping component 70 performs shaping.

[0067] In some possible implementations, refer to Figures 2 to 8 and combined Figure 11 As shown, one twisting method of the present invention is as follows:

[0068] Conveying section 31 along the conveying direction (e.g.) Figure 11 (As shown in the Z direction) The material 10 is conveyed to the bearing unit 30, and the bearing drive unit 301 drives the support block 302 along the first direction (as shown in the Z direction). Figure 11 (As shown in the X direction) moves upward to position the material 10 at the cutting station. Then, the liner units 601 of at least two liner assemblies 60 are driven by the liner drive unit 602 along the radial direction of the support portion 30 (as shown in the X direction) to... Figure 7 (As shown in the Y direction) They move towards each other to form a molded liner together with the support block 302 of the support part 30, which is used to support the material 10.

[0069] Then, the cutting device 402, driven by the cutting drive unit 401, moves along the first direction (e.g., Figure 3 The material 10 moves downwards (as shown in the X direction) to cut the material 10 into at least one first part 101 and a second part 102. The second cutter drive unit 4012 drives the outer mold 4021 and at least two cutting blades 4022 along the first direction ... move downwards, so that the material 10 is cut into at least one first part 101 and a second part 102. Figure 3(As shown in the X direction) moves upward, and the liner unit 601 moves radially (as shown in the X direction) along the bearing portion 30 under the drive of the liner drive unit 602. Figure 1 (As shown in the Y direction) it moves outward to provide working space for the twisted assembly 20. The clamping device 202, driven by the twisted drive unit 201, moves radially (as shown in the Y direction) along the support portion 30. Figure 1 (As shown in the Y direction) they move toward each other to clamp the first part 101 and rotate by a set angle.

[0070] After the twisting is completed, the clamping device 202, driven by the twisting drive unit 201, moves along the radial direction of the support unit 30 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The first cutter drive unit 4011 drives the pressure block 4023 to move outward along the first direction (as shown in the Y direction). Figure 3 (As shown in the X direction) moves upward, and the supporting drive unit 301 drives the support block 302 along the first direction (as shown in the X direction). Figure 11 The material 10 moves downwards (as shown in the X direction) to return to the conveying section 31, where it is carried and conveyed to the shaping assembly 70. After being shaped by the shaping assembly 70, the material 10 is conveyed to the next process via the conveying section 31, which may be a tray-laying machine, for example.

[0071] While the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the above description is a further detailed explanation of the invention in conjunction with specific embodiments, and should not be construed as limiting the specific implementation of the invention to these descriptions. Various changes in form and detail can be made by those skilled in the art, including several simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A twisting device, applied to a twisting machine, the twisting machine comprising a support part for supporting materials, characterized in that, include: The material includes at least one first portion and a second portion that are circumferentially separated. At least one twisted component is arranged circumferentially along the material, including a twisted drive part and a clamping device. The twisted drive part is capable of driving the clamping device to move radially along the material. The clamping device is used to clamp the at least one first part and rotate it relative to the second part in a first direction by a set angle. The first direction intersects the radial direction; The at least one first portion includes eight first portions, the eight first portions being spaced apart around the second portion along the circumferential direction; The at least one twisted component includes eight twisted components, each of which corresponds one-to-one with the eight first parts. Each twisted component is capable of clamping its corresponding first part. The eight twisted components are arranged at intervals around the support portion along the circumferential direction to arrange at intervals around the material carried by the support portion.

2. The twisting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a control unit connected to the at least one twisted assembly, the control unit being used to control the twisted assembly to rotate the at least one first part relative to the second part along the first direction by a set angle.

3. The twisting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping device includes a clamping drive unit and a clamping unit; wherein... The clamping part is used to clamp one of the first parts, and the clamping driving part is used to drive the clamping part to rotate along the first direction.

4. The twisting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping part includes a clamping body and a clamping unit. The clamping unit is movably connected to the clamping body, and the clamping body is rotatably connected to the clamping drive part. The clamping drive part can drive the clamping unit to clamp one of the first parts, and the clamping drive part can drive the clamping body to rotate along the first direction so that the clamping unit clamping one of the first parts rotates by the set angle.

5. The twisting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping unit includes a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece; Along the radial direction of the material, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are disposed opposite each other on the side of the clamping unit away from the clamping drive unit. The clamping drive unit can drive the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece to move toward each other to clamp a first part of the material.

6. The twisting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping unit is rotatably connected to the clamping body at one end near the clamping body, so that the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece can rotate relative to the axial direction of the clamping body, thereby clamping or opening the clamping unit.

7. The twisting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The set angle is between 90 degrees and 140 degrees.

8. A twisting machine, characterized in that, include: The twisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; as well as, The support section is used to support materials; A cutting assembly for cutting the material to divide the material into at least one first portion and the second portion.

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