Near-infrared automatic adjusting cake powder discharging device

Abstract

The present application provides a kind of near infrared automatic adjusting cake powder discharging device, including conveying unit, detection unit, weighing unit and control processing unit;Conveying unit includes the frame body with lifting function, conveying channel, inlet, discharge port and electric valve, the frame body is transversely arranged conveying channel, the conveying channel is connected with frame body, the upper portion of one end of the conveying channel is provided with inlet, the lower portion of the other end of the conveying channel is provided with discharge port, the inlet and discharge port are all communicated with conveying channel, the discharge port is provided with electric valve, and the electric valve is connected with discharge port.The present application utilizes real-time sampling detection to rice flour mixed with cake powder before, according to the composition of rice flour, adjusts the discharging proportion of rice flour, so as to reduce the instability of product caused by the difference of rice flour quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a feeding device, specifically a near-infrared automatic adjustable cake flour feeding device, belonging to the field of food processing technology. Background Technology

[0002] Pastries are exquisite snacks, typically featuring delicate appearances and rich flavors, offering a culinary delight. There is a remarkable diversity in the types and preparation methods of pastries.

[0003] Rice flour is a commonly used ingredient in pastry making. However, the quality of rice flour is affected by a variety of factors, including storage time, season, variety, and origin. These factors can lead to inconsistencies in the quality of rice flour during use, thus affecting the quality and consistency of the final product. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Based on the above background, the purpose of this invention is to provide a near-infrared automatic rice flour feeding device that can detect the component content of rice flour and adjust the feeding ratio of rice flour according to the component content, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A near-infrared automatic adjustable cake flour feeding device includes a conveying unit, a detection unit, a weighing unit, and a control and processing unit; The conveying unit includes a frame with lifting function, a conveying channel, an inlet, an outlet, and an electric valve. The conveying channel is arranged horizontally on the frame and is connected to the frame. An inlet is provided at the upper part of one end of the conveying channel, and an outlet is provided at the lower part of the other end of the conveying channel. Both the inlet and the outlet are connected to the conveying channel. An electric valve is provided at the outlet and is connected to the outlet. The detection unit includes an open detection box, an L-shaped baffle, a cover, a halogen lamp, a spectrometer, and a second rotary motor. The detection box is located above the feed inlet and is connected to it. The baffle divides the detection box into a feed chamber and a detection chamber. The detection chamber contains the cover, halogen lamp, and spectrometer. The cover is an integral part of the detection box, and both the halogen lamp and spectrometer are connected to it. The second rotary motor is located outside the detection box and is connected to it. The output of the second rotary motor is connected to the baffle. The baffle rotates with the detection box via the second rotary motor, allowing the feed chamber and detection chamber to be in two states—connected and closed—through the rotation of the baffle. The weighing unit includes a weighing platform and a housing. The weighing platform is located below the discharge port, and the housing is disposed between the weighing platform and the discharge port. The housing is connected to the weighing platform. The control processing unit includes an embedded computer, a circuit board, and a control panel. Both the embedded computer and the control panel are connected to the frame. The embedded computer is connected to the halogen lamp via the circuit board. The embedded computer is also connected to a spectrometer, a first rotary motor, an electric valve, a second rotary motor, and a weighing platform. The embedded computer is connected to the control panel.

[0006] Rice flour is fed into the testing box. The rice flour will travel along the inlet to the conveying channel and then leave through the outlet. The rice flour that passes through the outlet enters the box, which contains a pre-set amount of rice flour. The weighing platform at the bottom of the box weighs the rice flour as it enters the box in real time.

[0007] When rice flour enters the testing chamber, the baffle rotates, extracting a portion of the rice flour and sending it into the testing chamber. The halogen lamp in the testing chamber irradiates the incoming rice flour, and the spectrometer uses the light emitted by the halogen lamp to perform spectral analysis to obtain the content of the components in the rice flour, namely the content of starch, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and cellulose. When the rice flour testing is completed, the baffle rotates in the opposite direction, sending that portion of rice flour to the feed inlet.

[0008] The embedded computer calculates the appropriate feeding ratio of rice flour based on its composition and feeds the information back to the control panel. The control panel interacts with the weighing platform and the electric valve. When the weighing platform detects that the weight of the rice flour falling into the box is the calculated weight, the control panel quickly controls the electric valve to close, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the feeding ratio of rice flour according to its composition and ensuring accurate feeding.

[0009] The control panel controls the second rotary motor to rotate at regular intervals to extract rice flour samples, thereby enabling real-time detection of the rice flour and allowing the device to quickly adjust the feeding ratio of rice flour according to the quality of different rice flours.

[0010] Preferably, the conveying unit further includes a first rotary motor and a screw rod. The screw rod is disposed inside the conveying channel, and the first rotary motor is disposed at one end outside the conveying channel. The first rotary motor is connected to the conveying channel, and the output end of the first rotary motor is connected to the screw rod. The screw rod rotates in conjunction with the conveying channel through the first rotary motor.

[0011] The rotating screw inside the conveying channel can transport rice flour from the inlet to the outlet.

[0012] Preferably, the weighing platform is provided with an electric slide rail, which is connected to the weighing platform. A first conveying device and a second conveying device are respectively provided on both sides of the weighing platform. The height of the first conveying device, the weighing platform and the second conveying device decreases. The first conveying device, the second conveying device and the weighing platform are all connected to an embedded computer.

[0013] The first conveying device and the electric slide rail work together to send the box containing rice flour to the weighing platform. The electric slide rail and the second conveying device work together to make the box containing rice flour and rice powder leave the weighing platform.

[0014] Preferably, the detection box is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor, which is located inside the material passage chamber. The temperature and humidity sensor is connected to the detection box and to an embedded computer.

[0015] Temperature and humidity sensors can monitor the temperature and humidity of rice flour in real time. Temperature and humidity are important data for the mixing ratio of rice flour and rice flour.

[0016] Preferably, the end of the screw rod adjacent to the discharge port is a bare rod.

[0017] The end of the screw near the discharge port is bare, which allows the rice flour to leave the discharge port quantitatively and evenly.

[0018] Preferably, the conveying parts of both the first and second conveying devices are provided with anti-slip layers.

[0019] The anti-slip layer increases the friction of the container during the conveying process, preventing the container from sliding.

[0020] Preferably, a rubber strip is provided on the outer edge of the baffle, and the rubber strip is connected to the baffle.

[0021] The rubber strip prevents external interference from affecting the rice flour sample during testing.

[0022] Preferably, a cover is provided on one side of the testing box, and the cover is located on one side of the testing chamber. The cover is fixed to the testing box by bolts.

[0023] The cover can be easily opened or removed by bolts, making it easier to maintain, clean or repair the inside of the testing box.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: The present invention discloses a near-infrared automatic rice flour feeding device, which utilizes real-time sampling and testing of rice flour before mixing with rice flour, and adjusts the feeding ratio of rice flour according to the composition of rice flour, thereby reducing the instability of the product caused by the difference in the quality of rice flour. Attached Figure Description

[0025] 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 embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the detection box of the near-infrared automatic adjustment cake flour feeding device of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the conveying channel of the near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a front view of the near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 101, frame; 102, conveying channel; 103, inlet; 104, outlet; 105, first rotary motor; 106, screw rod; 107, electric valve; 201, detection box; 202, baffle; 203, cover plate; 204, halogen lamp; 205, spectrometer; 206, second rotary motor; 301, weighing platform; 302, housing; 401, embedded computer; 402, control panel; 5, material passage chamber; 6, detection chamber; 7, electric slide rail; 8, first conveying device; 9, second conveying device; 10, temperature and humidity sensor; 11, cover. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and any modifications and / or alterations made to the present invention will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise specified, all parts and percentages are by weight, and the equipment and raw materials used are commercially available or commonly used in the art. Unless otherwise specified, the methods in the following embodiments are conventional methods in the art. Unless otherwise specified, the components or equipment in the following embodiments are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0030] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to facilitate explanation and provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, one or more embodiments may be practiced by those skilled in the art without these specific details.

[0031] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a near-infrared automatic adjustable cake flour feeding device includes a conveying unit, a detection unit, a weighing unit, and a control and processing unit.

[0032] The conveying unit includes a frame 101 with lifting function, a conveying channel 102, an inlet 103, an outlet 104, a first rotary motor 105, a screw rod 106, and an electric valve 107. The conveying channel 102 is arranged horizontally on the frame 101 and is connected to the frame 101. The inlet 103 is provided at the upper part of one end of the conveying channel 102, and the outlet 104 is provided at the lower part of the other end of the conveying channel 102. Both the inlet 103 and the outlet 104 are connected to the conveying channel 102. The outlet 104 is equipped with an electric valve 107, which is connected to the outlet 104. The screw rod 106 is provided inside the conveying channel 102, and the first rotary motor 105 is provided at one end outside the conveying channel 102. The first rotary motor 105 is connected to the conveying channel 102, and the output end of the first rotary motor 105 is connected to the screw rod 106. The screw rod 106 rotates with the conveying channel 102 through the first rotary motor 105.

[0033] The detection unit includes a detection box 201 with an open top, an L-shaped baffle 202, a cover plate 203, a halogen lamp 204, a spectrometer 205, and a second rotary motor 206. The detection box 201 is located above the feed inlet 103 and is connected to the feed inlet 103. The baffle 202 is installed inside the detection box 201, dividing the interior of the detection box 201 into a material passage chamber 5 and a detection chamber 6. The detection box 201 is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor 10, which is located inside the material passage chamber 5 and connected to the detection box 201. The temperature and humidity sensor 10 is also connected to an embedded computer 401. The temperature and humidity sensor 10 can monitor the temperature and humidity of the rice flour in real time, which is one of the important data for the mixing ratio of rice flour and rice flour. The detection chamber 6 is equipped with a cover plate 203, a halogen lamp 204, and a spectrometer 205. The cover plate 203 and the detection box 201 are an integral structure. The halogen lamp 204 and the spectrometer 205 are both connected to the cover plate 203. A second rotary motor 206 is installed outside the detection box 201. The second rotary motor 206 is connected to the detection box 201. The output end of the second rotary motor 206 is connected to the baffle 202. The baffle 202 rotates with the detection box 201 through the second rotary motor 206. The material passage chamber 5 and the detection chamber 6 have two states of connection and closure due to the rotation of the baffle 202.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the weighing unit includes a weighing platform 301 and a housing 302. The weighing platform 301 is located below the discharge port 104, and the housing 302 is disposed between the weighing platform 301 and the discharge port 104. The housing 302 is connected to the weighing platform 301.

[0035] The control processing unit includes an embedded computer 401, a circuit board, and a control panel 402. Both the embedded computer 401 and the control panel 402 are connected to the frame 101. The embedded computer 401 is connected to the halogen lamp 204 via the circuit board. The embedded computer 401 is also connected to the spectrometer 205, the first rotary motor 105, the electric valve 107, the second rotary motor 206, and the weighing platform 301. The embedded computer 401 is connected to the control panel 402.

[0036] Rice flour is fed into the testing box 201. The rice flour will travel along the inlet 103 to the conveying channel 102. The spiral rod 106 inside the conveying channel 102 rotates, conveying the rice flour to the outlet 104. The end of the spiral rod 106 near the outlet 104 is bare. This bare end of the spiral rod 106 near the outlet 104 ensures that the rice flour leaves the outlet 104 quantitatively and evenly. The rice flour passing through the outlet 104 enters the box 302, which contains a pre-set amount of rice flour. The weighing platform 301 at the bottom of the box 302 weighs the rice flour entering the box 302 in real time.

[0037] When rice flour enters the testing chamber 201, the baffle 202 rotates, extracting a portion of the rice flour and sending it into the testing chamber. A rubber strip is installed on the outer edge of the baffle 202, connected to the baffle 202. The rubber strip prevents external interference to the rice flour sample during testing. A halogen lamp 204 in the testing chamber irradiates the entering rice flour. The spectrometer 205 uses the light emitted by the halogen lamp 204 to perform spectral analysis, obtaining the content of components in the rice flour, namely starch, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and cellulose. When the rice flour testing is complete, the baffle 202 rotates in the opposite direction, sending that portion of rice flour to the feed inlet 103.

[0038] The embedded computer 401 calculates the required feeding ratio of rice flour based on its composition and feeds the information back to the control panel 402. The control panel 402 interacts with the weighing platform 301 and the electric valve 107. When the weighing platform 301 detects that the weight of the rice flour falling into the box 302 is the calculated weight, the control panel 402 quickly controls the electric valve 107 to close, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the feeding ratio of rice flour according to its composition and feeding accurately.

[0039] The control panel 402 controls the second rotary motor 206 to rotate at regular intervals to extract rice flour samples, thereby realizing real-time detection of rice flour and enabling the device to quickly adjust the feeding ratio of rice flour according to the quality of different rice flours.

[0040] An electric slide rail 7 is installed on the weighing platform 301 and connected to it. A first conveying device 8 and a second conveying device 9 are respectively installed on both sides of the weighing platform 301. The height of the first conveying device 8, the weighing platform 301, and the second conveying device 9 decreases progressively. The first conveying device 8, the second conveying device 9, and the weighing platform 301 are all connected to an embedded computer 401. The first conveying device 8 and the electric slide rail 7 work together to deliver the box 302 containing rice flour to the weighing platform 301. The electric slide rail 7 and the second conveying device 9 work together to remove the box 302 containing rice flour and rice powder from the weighing platform 301. The conveying parts of the first conveying device 8 and the second conveying device 9 are equipped with anti-slip layers. The anti-slip layers increase the friction of the box 302 during the conveying process and prevent the box 302 from sliding.

[0041] The test chamber 201 has a cover 11 on one side, which is located on the side of the test chamber 6. The cover 11 is fixed to the test chamber 201 by bolts. The bolts allow the cover 11 to be easily opened or removed, making it easier to maintain, clean or repair the inside of the test chamber 201.

[0042] The implementation principle of the near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device of the present invention is as follows: Rice flour is fed into the testing box 201. The rice flour will travel along the inlet 103 to the conveying channel 102. The spiral rod 106 inside the conveying channel 102 rotates, conveying the rice flour to the outlet 104. The rice flour passing through the outlet 104 enters the box 302. The box 302 contains a certain amount of rice flour. The weighing platform 301 at the bottom of the box 302 weighs the rice flour entering the box 302 in real time.

[0043] When rice flour enters the testing chamber 201, the baffle 202 rotates, extracting a portion of the rice flour and sending it into the testing chamber. The halogen lamp 204 in the testing chamber irradiates the rice flour, and the spectrometer 205 uses the light emitted by the halogen lamp 204 to perform spectral analysis to obtain the content of components in the rice flour, namely the content of starch, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and cellulose. After the rice flour testing is completed, the baffle 202 rotates in the opposite direction, sending the portion of rice flour to the feed inlet 103.

[0044] The embedded computer 401 calculates the required feeding ratio of rice flour based on its composition and feeds the information back to the control panel 402. The control panel 402 interacts with the weighing platform 301 and the electric valve 107. When the weighing platform 301 detects that the weight of the rice flour falling into the box 302 is the calculated weight, the control panel 402 quickly controls the electric valve 107 to close, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the feeding ratio of rice flour according to its composition and feeding accurately.

[0045] The control panel 402 controls the second rotary motor 206 to rotate at regular intervals to extract rice flour samples, thereby realizing real-time detection of rice flour and enabling the device to quickly adjust the feeding ratio of rice flour according to the quality of different rice flours.

[0046] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to the present invention without departing from the principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A near-infrared automatic adjustable cake flour feeding device, characterized in that: The near-infrared automatic adjustable cake flour feeding device includes a conveying unit, a detection unit, a weighing unit, and a control and processing unit; The conveying unit includes a frame (101) with lifting function, a conveying channel (102), an inlet (103), an outlet (104), and an electric valve (107). The frame (101) is horizontally provided with the conveying channel (102), which is connected to the frame (101). The inlet (103) is provided at the upper part of one end of the conveying channel (102), and the outlet (104) is provided at the lower part of the other end of the conveying channel (102). Both the inlet (103) and the outlet (104) are connected to the conveying channel (102). The outlet (104) is provided with an electric valve (107), which is connected to the outlet (104). The detection unit includes a detection box (201) with an open top, a baffle (202) with an L-shaped cross-section, a cover plate (203), a halogen lamp (204), a spectrometer (205), and a second rotary motor (206). The detection box (201) is located above the feed inlet (103) and is connected to the feed inlet (103). The baffle (202) is installed inside the detection box (201), dividing the interior of the detection box (201) into a material passage chamber (5) and a detection chamber (6). The detection chamber (6) is equipped with a cover plate (203), a halogen lamp (204), and a spectrometer (205). 5) The cover plate (203) and the detection box (201) are an integral structure. The halogen lamp (204) and the spectrometer (205) are both connected to the cover plate (203). A second rotary motor (206) is installed outside the detection box (201). The second rotary motor (206) is connected to the detection box (201). The output end of the second rotary motor (206) is connected to the baffle (202). The baffle (202) is rotated and cooperates with the detection box (201) through the second rotary motor (206). The material passage chamber (5) and the detection chamber (6) have two states of connection and closure through the rotation of the baffle (202). The weighing unit includes a weighing platform (301) and a housing (302). The weighing platform (301) is located below the discharge port (104). The housing (302) is provided between the weighing platform (301) and the discharge port (104). The housing (302) is connected to the weighing platform (301). The control processing unit includes an embedded computer (401), a circuit board, and a control panel (402). The embedded computer (401) and the control panel (402) are both connected to the frame (101). The embedded computer (401) is connected to the halogen lamp (204) through the circuit board. The embedded computer (401) is also connected to the spectrometer (205), the first rotary motor (105), the electric valve (107), the second rotary motor (206), and the weighing platform (301). The embedded computer (401) is connected to the control panel (402).

2. The near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying unit further includes a first rotary motor (105) and a screw rod (106). The screw rod (106) is installed inside the conveying channel (102), and the first rotary motor (105) is installed at one end outside the conveying channel (102). The first rotary motor (105) is connected to the conveying channel (102), and the output end of the first rotary motor (105) is connected to the screw rod (106). The screw rod (106) rotates and cooperates with the conveying channel (102) through the first rotary motor (105).

3. The near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric slide rail (7) is provided on the weighing platform (301), and the electric slide rail (7) is connected to the weighing platform (301). A first conveying device (8) and a second conveying device (9) are respectively provided on both sides of the weighing platform (301). The height of the first conveying device (8), the weighing platform (301) and the second conveying device (9) decreases. The first conveying device (8), the second conveying device (9) and the weighing platform (301) are all connected to an embedded computer (401).

4. The near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection box (201) is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor (10), and the temperature and humidity sensor (10) is located in the material passage chamber (5). The temperature and humidity sensor (10) is connected to the detection box (201) and the temperature and humidity sensor (10) is connected to the embedded computer (401).

5. The near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the screw rod (106) near the discharge port (104) is bare.

6. The near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the first conveying device (8) and the second conveying device (9) are provided with anti-slip layers in their conveying parts.

7. The near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber strip is provided on the outer edge of the baffle (202), and the rubber strip is connected to the baffle (202).

8. The near-infrared automatic adjusting cake flour feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cover (11) is provided on one side of the detection box (201), and the cover (11) is located on one side of the detection cavity (6). The cover (11) is fixed to the detection box (201) by bolts.

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