A plant glue rapid forming device

Abstract

This invention discloses a rapid molding equipment for plant-based adhesives, belonging to the field of plant-based adhesive processing technology. It mainly solves the problems of existing molding devices that rely on natural solidification of konjac adhesive, making it difficult to accelerate the molding process and hindering rapid demolding, thus extending workers' working time and reducing efficiency. This molding equipment includes a working base with a support frame on top, the support frame being inverted U-shaped. A mixing cylinder is fixed to one outer wall of the support frame. A movable plate is vertically mounted inside the support frame, and an assembly plate is fitted onto the surface of the movable plate. A pressing plate, made of a heat-conducting material, is located at the bottom of the assembly plate, and a cooling component is installed inside the pressing plate. A molding box is located on the top of the working base, and a demolding component is installed on the inner wall of the molding box, with the pressing plate positioned above the molding box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of plant gum processing technology, and more specifically, to a plant gum rapid prototyping device. Background Technology

[0002] Plant gums, including guar gum, sesame gum, and coumarin gum, are a new type of natural plant gum developed in my country. They are derived from abundant plant beans and their main component is galactomannan, along with protein, cellulose, water, and small amounts of inorganic elements such as calcium and magnesium. In addition, there is agar-agar extracted from agar. Plant gums also include carrageenan, konjac gum, and many other types. Konjac gum, which comes from native plants, is soluble in water and forms a high-viscosity pseudoplastic solution. After alkali treatment, it forms an elastic gel, which is a thermally irreversible gel. Utilizing the property of konjac gum to form a thermally irreversible gel, it can be rapidly molded to produce konjac products. This requires the use of plant gum rapid molding equipment.

[0003] However, there are various types of rapid prototyping equipment in the existing technology. For example, invention patent CN219069419U involves a konjac gel forming device for processing vegetarian tripe. This invention is equipped with a forming component, which includes several limiting plates for separation. A contour plate for shaping the konjac gel is fixedly connected between two connected limiting plates. A pressing plate for pressing the konjac gel is provided above the conveyor belt. A scraping plate for scraping off the gel adhering to the top of the limiting plate is provided at the bottom of the limiting plate. This forming component can directly form the konjac gel, so that in the process of processing vegetarian tripe using konjac gel, it is not necessary to divide the whole piece of konjac into two parts. At the same time, the gel adhering to the top of the forming component can be scraped off and collected during the pressing and degassing process.

[0004] Although this molding device can press and shape konjac gel, removing air bubbles and excess konjac gum, it allows the konjac gel to solidify naturally, making it difficult to speed up the molding process. Furthermore, it is not convenient to quickly demold the molded konjac gel, extending the working time of staff and reducing work efficiency. To avoid this, it is essential to design a rapid molding device for plant-based gels. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a rapid prototyping device for plant-based adhesives, which is accomplished by the following specific technical means:

[0007] A plant-based adhesive rapid prototyping device includes a working base, a support frame on top of the working base, the support frame being inverted U-shaped, a mixing cylinder fixed to one outer wall of the support frame, a movable plate that is raised and lowered inside the support frame, an assembly plate fitted onto the surface of the movable plate, a pressing plate at the bottom of the assembly plate, the pressing plate being made of a heat-conducting material, a cooling component inside the pressing plate, a molding box on top of the working base, a demolding component on the inner wall of the molding box, and the pressing plate located above the molding box.

[0008] Preferably, the cooling assembly includes a cooling pipe, an inlet pipe connector, an outlet pipe connector, a water tank, a water pump, and a water delivery pipe. The cooling pipe is installed through the inside of the pressing plate. One end of the cooling pipe is provided with an inlet pipe connector, and the end of the cooling pipe is provided with an outlet pipe connector. A water tank is provided on one side of the support frame. A water pump is fixedly installed on the top of the water tank. The output end of the water pump is connected to the water delivery pipe, and one end of the water delivery pipe extends into the support frame. One end of the water delivery pipe is connected to one end of the inlet pipe connector.

[0009] Preferably, the demolding assembly includes a demolding template, a fixing frame, an electric telescopic rod, a connecting plate, and a clamping plate. The molding box is fixed in the support frame. The demolding template is embedded inside the molding box and is U-shaped. Two fixing frames are fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the working base. The electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed inside the fixing frames.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the electric telescopic rod extends into the molding box, and a connecting plate is fixed to one end of the electric telescopic rod. The top of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the demolding template. The connecting plate is embedded in the molding box. Two through slots are opened on the inner side of the working base, and one end of the electric telescopic rod passes through the through slot.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the assembly plate is provided with an assembly groove, and the movable plate can be embedded in the assembly groove. The assembly plate has two mounting cavities inside, and a positioning block is slidably installed inside each mounting cavity. The positioning block is trapezoidal in shape and the two positioning blocks are arranged symmetrically. A return spring is installed inside each mounting cavity, and one end of the return spring is fixed to one end of the positioning block. The return spring is in a compressed state.

[0012] Preferably, both sides of the movable plate are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves. The return spring in the compressed state presses the positioning block, so that the positioning block is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove. The top of the assembly plate is provided with two grooves. Limiting rods are fixedly connected in the grooves. Connecting blocks are slidably installed on the surface of the limiting rods. The bottom end of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning block. An adjusting block is fixed at the top of the connecting block and is located at the top of the assembly plate.

[0013] Preferably, two lifting cylinders are fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the support frame, and the output end of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable plate. Two sliding sleeves are provided through the top of the support frame, and guide rods are slidably installed on the inner surface of each sliding sleeve, and one end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable plate.

[0014] Preferably, an electric heating coil is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mixing cylinder, a rotary motor is fixedly installed on the top of the mixing cylinder, the output end of the rotary motor is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft through a bearing, multiple stirring blades are fixed on the surface of the rotating shaft, and the stirring blades are located in the mixing cylinder, and a discharge port is embedded in the top of the mixing cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, a dispensing pipe is embedded at the bottom of the mixing cylinder, one end of which is connected to a conveying pipe, and one end of the conveying pipe extends into the molding box. A control valve is provided on the outer surface of the conveying pipe.

[0016] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0017] 1. During the rapid molding of the injected konjac gum, a lifting cylinder drives the movable plate to move up and down, causing the pressing plate to adhere tightly to the konjac gum. Simultaneously, a water pump draws cooling medium from the water tank and introduces it into the cooling pipe through the water inlet connector. Utilizing the heat conduction of the pressing plate, along with its internal serpentine cooling pipes, the pressing plate is cooled. By pressing the lower surface of the pressing plate firmly against the konjac gum, the konjac gum undergoing high-temperature molding is rapidly cooled and solidified, accelerating the molding speed, saving workers' time, and improving work efficiency. Furthermore, the tight pressing of the konjac gum also eliminates air bubbles within the gum.

[0018] 2. After the konjac gum is formed, the pressing plate extrudes and pre-shapes the konjac gum. Then, the pressing plate is lifted to separate it from the konjac gum. When the konjac gum is completely set, the demolding plate is raised by an electric telescopic rod, causing the demolding plate to lift the solid konjac gum out of the forming box. Subsequently, the konjac gum can be directly cut off along the inner wall of the U-shaped demolding plate. This facilitates the rapid demolding of the konjac gum in the forming mold, saving workers' time and manpower, and improving work efficiency.

[0019] 3. Since the pressing plate can be disassembled and installed at any time, it is convenient to clean the konjac glue adhering to the pressing plate and prevent excessive accumulation of konjac glue. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling component.

[0024] Figure 4 A structural diagram of the movable plate, assembly plate, and pressing plate;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing plate structure;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the molding box and the release template;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the demolding assembly.

[0028] Figure 8 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the mixing cylinder.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Working base; 2. Support frame; 3. Movable plate; 4. Assembly plate; 5. Pressing plate; 6. Cooling pipe; 7. Water inlet pipe connector; 8. Water outlet pipe connector; 9. Water tank; 10. Water pump; 11. Water supply pipe; 12. Through groove; 13. Molding box; 14. Demolding template; 15. Fixing frame; 16. Electric telescopic rod; 17. Connecting plate; 18. Assembly groove; 19. Mounting cavity; 20. Positioning block; 21. Return spring; 22. Snap-fit ​​groove; 23. Connecting block; 24. Adjusting block; 25. Lifting cylinder; 26. Sliding sleeve; 27. Guide rod; 28. Mixing cylinder; 29. ​​Electric heating coil; 30. Rotary motor; 31. Rotating shaft; 32. Stirring blade; 33. Dispensing pipe; 34. Material conveying pipe; 35. Control valve. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that mutually excludes other embodiments. The present invention provides the following embodiments.

[0034] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the plant-based rapid prototyping equipment in this embodiment. The rapid prototyping equipment includes a working base 1, a support frame 2 on top of the working base 1, and the support frame 2 is inverted U-shaped. Two lifting cylinders 25 are fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the support frame 2. A movable plate 3 is provided at the output end of the lifting cylinder 25, and the movable plate 3 can move up and down within the support frame 2. An assembly plate 4 is fitted onto the surface of the movable plate 3, and a pressing plate 5 is provided at the bottom of the assembly plate 4. The pressing plate 5 is made of a heat-conducting material, and a cooling pipe 6 is installed through the inside of the pressing plate 5. One end of the cooling pipe 6 is provided with a water inlet connector 7, and the end of the cooling pipe 6 is provided with a water outlet connector 8. A water tank 9 is provided on one side of the support frame 2, and a water pump 10 is fixedly installed on the top of the water tank 9. The output end of the water pump 10 is connected to a water supply pipe 11, and one end of the water supply pipe 11 extends into the support frame 2. One end of the pipe connector 7 is connected to the top of the working base 1, which is equipped with a molding box 13. When the injected konjac gum is rapidly molded, after the high-temperature konjac gum is introduced into the molding box 13 and slowly molded, the lifting cylinder 25 is activated. One end of the lifting cylinder 25 drives the movable plate 3 to move up and down, so that the pressing plate 5 is lowered into the molding box 13 along with the movable plate 3 and is pressed tightly against the high-temperature konjac gum. At the same time, the water pump 10 draws cooling medium from the water tank 9 and, through the water supply pipe 11, introduces the cooling medium into the cooling pipe 6 through the water inlet pipe connector 7. The pressing plate 5 is used for heat conduction, and in conjunction with the serpentine cooling pipe 6 inside it, the pressing plate 5 is cooled. By pressing the lower surface of the pressing plate 5 tightly against the konjac gum, the konjac gum in the high-temperature molding process is rapidly cooled and solidified, which speeds up the molding speed of the konjac gum, saves the time of the workers, and improves the work efficiency. At the same time, pressing the konjac gum tightly can also eliminate air bubbles in the gum.

[0035] It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the cooling pipe 6, the water inlet pipe connector 7, the water outlet pipe connector 8, the water tank 9, the water pump 10, and the water supply pipe 11 are used as cooling components. The cooling components are used to quickly cool the konjac gum during molding, thereby accelerating the molding speed of the konjac gum.

[0036] In addition, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, the molding box 13 is fixed in the support frame 2. A demolding template 14 is embedded inside the molding box 13, and the demolding template 14 is U-shaped. Two fixing frames 15 are fixedly connected to the top inner side of the working base 1. An electric telescopic rod 16 is fixedly installed inside the fixing frame 15, and one end of the electric telescopic rod 16 extends into the molding box 13. A connecting plate 17 is fixed to one end of each electric telescopic rod 16, and the top of the connecting plate 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the demolding template 14. The connecting plate 17 is embedded in the molding box 13. Two through slots 12 are opened on the inner side of the working base 1. One end of the telescopic rod 16 passes through the through groove 12. After the konjac gum is formed, the pressing plate 5 extrudes and pre-forms the konjac gum. Then, the pressing plate 5 is lifted to separate the pressing plate 5 from the konjac gum. When the konjac gum is completely set, the two electric telescopic rods 16 are activated. The electric telescopic rods 16 push the demolding template 14 to rise, causing the demolding template 14 to lift the solid konjac gum out of the molding box 13. Subsequently, the konjac gum is directly cut off along the inner wall of the U-shaped demolding template 14. This facilitates the rapid demolding of the konjac gum in the molding mold, saving workers' time and manpower and improving work efficiency.

[0037] It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the demolding template 14, the fixing frame 15, the electric telescopic rod 16, and the connecting plate 17 are demolding components, which are used to quickly demold the konjac gum formed in the mold.

[0038] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, in order to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the pressing plate 5 and to clean the residual konjac glue on the pressing plate 5, the top of the assembly plate 4 in this embodiment is provided with an assembly groove 18, and the movable plate 3 can be embedded in the assembly groove 18. The assembly plate 4 has two mounting cavities 19 inside, and a positioning block 20 is slidably installed inside each mounting cavity 19. The positioning block 20 is trapezoidal in shape and the two positioning blocks 20 are arranged symmetrically. A return spring 21 is installed inside each mounting cavity 19, and one end of the return spring 21 is fixed to one end of the positioning block 20. The return spring 21 is in a compressed state. Both sides of the movable plate 3 are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves 22. The compressed return spring 21 presses the positioning block 20, so that the positioning block 20 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 22.

[0039] In this embodiment, the top of the assembly plate 4 has two grooves, and a limiting rod is fixedly connected in the groove. A connecting block 23 is slidably installed on the surface of the limiting rod, and the bottom end of the connecting block 23 is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning block 20. An adjusting block 24 is fixed at the top of the connecting block 23, and the adjusting block 24 is located at the top of the assembly plate 4. When a large amount of konjac glue is stuck to the bottom of the pressing plate 5 and it needs to be removed for cleaning, the adjusting block 24 is moved directly, so that the positioning block 20 moves together with the connecting block 23, thereby driving the positioning block 20 out of the snap-fit ​​groove 22, releasing the fixing effect, and the pressing plate 5 can be removed from the movable plate 3 for cleaning or replacement. When the pressing plate 5 is cleaned and reinstalled, the movable plate 3 is directly connected to the assembly groove 18 so that the movable plate 3 is embedded in the assembly groove 18, the positioning block 20 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 22, the clean pressing plate 5 is reassembled, and the pressing operation is continued.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, two sliding sleeves 26 are provided through the top of the support frame 2. Guide rods 27 are slidably installed on the inner surface of each sliding sleeve 26, and one end of the guide rod 27 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable plate 3. The sliding cooperation between the sliding sleeve 26 and the guide rod 27 ensures the stability of the movable plate 3 during up and down movement.

[0041] like Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, an electric heating coil 29 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mixing cylinder 28, and a rotary motor 30 is fixedly installed on the top of the mixing cylinder 28. The output end of the rotary motor 30 is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft 31 through a bearing. Multiple stirring blades 32 are fixed on the surface of the rotating shaft 31, and the stirring blades 32 are located in the mixing cylinder 28. A discharge port is embedded in the top of the mixing cylinder 28, and a glue outlet pipe 33 is embedded in the bottom of the mixing cylinder 28. One end of the glue outlet pipe 33 is connected to a conveying pipe 34, and one end of the conveying pipe 34 extends into the molding box 13. A control valve 35 is provided on the outer surface of the conveying pipe 34. When the konjac gum is poured into the molding box 13, the konjac gum liquid is introduced into the mixing cylinder 28. The konjac gum liquid is heated by the electric heating coil 29 and the rotating shaft 31 is driven by the rotating motor 30. With the use of multiple stirring blades 32, the heated konjac gum liquid is stirred and mixed. When the konjac gum liquid becomes thicker, the control valve 35 is opened and the konjac gum liquid is transported through the conveying pipe 34, thereby pouring the konjac gum liquid into the molding box 13 to complete the solidification and molding.

[0042] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A plant-based rapid molding device, comprising a working base (1), a support frame (2) provided on the top of the working base (1), the support frame (2) being in the shape of an inverted U, and a mixing cylinder (28) fixed to one outer wall of the support frame (2), characterized in that: The support frame (2) has a movable plate (3) inside, and an assembly plate (4) is fitted on the surface of the movable plate (3). A pressing plate (5) is provided at the bottom of the assembly plate (4), and the pressing plate (5) is made of heat-conducting material. A cooling component is provided inside the pressing plate (5). A molding box (13) is provided on the top of the working base (1). A demolding component is provided on the inner wall of the molding box (13), and the pressing plate (5) is located above the molding box (13). The cooling component includes a cooling pipe (6), a water inlet pipe connector (7), a water outlet pipe connector (8), and a water tank. (9) A water pump (10) and a water delivery pipe (11) are installed inside the pressing plate (5). A cooling pipe (6) is installed through the inside of the pressing plate (5). A water inlet pipe connector (7) is provided at one end of the cooling pipe (6), and a water outlet pipe connector (8) is provided at the end of the cooling pipe (6). A water tank (9) is provided on one side of the support frame (2). A water pump (10) is fixedly installed on the top of the water tank (9). The output end of the water pump (10) is connected to the water delivery pipe (11), and one end of the water delivery pipe (11) extends into the support frame (2). One end of the water delivery pipe (11) is connected to the water inlet pipe connector (7). The assembly plate (4) is connected at both ends. An assembly groove (18) is provided on the top of the assembly plate (4). The movable plate (3) can be embedded in the assembly groove (18). The assembly plate (4) has two mounting cavities (19) inside. A positioning block (20) is slidably installed inside each mounting cavity (19). The positioning block (20) is trapezoidal in shape. The two positioning blocks (20) are arranged symmetrically. A return spring (21) is installed inside each mounting cavity (19). One end of the return spring (21) is fixed to one end of the positioning block (20). The return spring (21) is in a compressed state. Both sides of the movable plate (3) are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves (22). The return spring (21) in the compressed state presses the positioning block (20) so that the positioning block (20) is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove (22). The top of the assembly plate (4) is provided with two grooves. Limiting rods are fixedly connected in the grooves. Connecting blocks (23) are slidably installed on the surface of the limiting rods. The bottom end of the connecting block (23) is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning block (20). An adjusting block (24) is fixed at the top of the connecting block (23). The adjusting block (24) is located at the top of the assembly plate (4).

2. The plant-based adhesive rapid molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The demolding assembly includes a demolding template (14), a fixing frame (15), an electric telescopic rod (16), a connecting plate (17), and a clamping plate. The molding box (13) is fixed in the support frame (2). The demolding template (14) is embedded inside the molding box (13), and the demolding template (14) is U-shaped. Two fixing frames (15) are fixedly connected to the top of the inner side of the working base (1). The electric telescopic rod (16) is fixedly installed inside the fixing frame (15).

3. The plant-based adhesive rapid molding equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the electric telescopic rod (16) extends into the molding box (13). A connecting plate (17) is fixed to one end of the electric telescopic rod (16), and the top of the connecting plate (17) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the demolding template (14). The connecting plate (17) is embedded in the molding box (13). Two through slots (12) are opened on the inner side of the working base (1), and one end of the electric telescopic rod (16) passes through the through slot (12).

4. The plant-based adhesive rapid molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two lifting cylinders (25) are fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the support frame (2), and the output end of the lifting cylinder (25) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable plate (3). Two sliding sleeves (26) are provided through the top of the support frame (2). Guide rods (27) are slidably installed on the inner surface of the sliding sleeves (26), and one end of the guide rods (27) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable plate (3).

5. The plant-based adhesive rapid molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric heating coil (29) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mixing cylinder (28). A rotary motor (30) is fixedly installed on the top of the mixing cylinder (28). The output end of the rotary motor (30) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (31) through a bearing. Multiple stirring blades (32) are fixed on the surface of the rotating shaft (31), and the stirring blades (32) are located in the mixing cylinder (28). A discharge port is embedded in the top of the mixing cylinder (28).

6. The plant-based adhesive rapid molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A dispensing pipe (33) is embedded in the bottom of the mixing cylinder (28). One end of the dispensing pipe (33) is connected to a conveying pipe (34), and one end of the conveying pipe (34) extends into the molding box (13). A control valve (35) is provided on the outer surface of the conveying pipe (34).

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