A forming device for making infant rice cakes

Abstract

The application relates to the field of food processing, in particular to a forming device for making infant rice cakes. The existing forming device is inconvenient to realize quantitative discharging, the specifications of the rice cakes are not uniform, food pollution is caused by waste residues in the making process, the rice cakes after being pressed into shape are prone to sticking to the mold and are not easy to demold. The forming device for making infant rice cakes comprises six bottom blocks, a bottom plate is fixedly connected between the six bottom blocks, two guide rails are fixedly connected to the bottom plate, two supporting bent arms are fixedly connected to the bottom plate, and electric sliding blocks are slidably connected to the two guide rails. The discharging time of rice paste is controlled by blocking between an infrared emitter and an infrared receiver, the rice paste is more convenient to quantitatively discharge, and the specifications of the pressed rice cakes are more uniform.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing, and in particular to a forming device for making rice cakes for infants and young children. Background Technology

[0002] To accommodate the underdeveloped digestive systems of infants and young children, easily digestible rice cakes were developed. They have a soft and palatable texture, making them suitable for infants and young children to chew and swallow. Rice cakes for infants and young children usually undergo multiple steps in the production process to ensure that their shape, taste, and nutritional components meet the standards. They are usually made into different shapes such as oval, round, and heart-shaped to increase the interest and appetite of infants and young children.

[0003] However, the existing molding equipment is not convenient for quantitative feeding, resulting in inconsistent rice cake specifications. Furthermore, food contamination is easily caused by waste residue during the production process, and the pressed rice cakes tend to stick to the mold and are difficult to demold. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a molding device for making rice cakes for infants and young children, which produces rice cakes with more uniform specifications, facilitates timely cleaning of waste during the production process, reduces the possibility of contamination, and facilitates the demolding of rice cakes.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows: a forming device for making rice cakes for infants and young children, comprising six base blocks, a base plate fixedly connected between the six base blocks, two guide rails fixedly connected to the base plate, two supporting curved arms fixedly connected to the base plate, an electric slider slidably connected to each of the two guide rails, a feeding mechanism provided between the two supporting curved arms, the feeding mechanism being used for quantitative feeding, and a cake pressing mechanism provided on the two guide rails, the cake pressing mechanism being used for pressing rice paste into rice cakes.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feeding mechanism includes a cylindrical tank, which is fixedly connected between two supporting curved arms. A feed inlet is located on one side of the cylindrical tank, and the bottom of the cylindrical tank is open. A sealing cap is snapped onto the feed inlet of the cylindrical tank. A distributing frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylindrical tank, and the interior of the distributing frame communicates with the interior of the cylindrical tank. Several guiding valves are fixedly connected to the bottom of the distributing frame. An infrared transmitter is fixedly connected to one side of the base plate, and an infrared receiver is fixedly connected to one side of the distributing frame. A baffle is fixedly connected to one of the electric sliders.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pressing mechanism includes a limiting pusher, which is slidably connected between two electric sliders. A tension spring is connected between the limiting pusher and the electric sliders. An inclined pressure rod is fixedly connected to each of the two electric sliders. A mold plate is placed on the base plate, and the mold plate is in contact with the limiting pusher. Four uprights are fixedly connected to the side of the base plate away from the mold plate. A support frame is slidably connected between the four uprights. A return spring is connected between the support frame and the base plate. Several pressing plates are fixedly connected to the lower part of the support frame. Side rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the support frame. A limiting bent rod is fixedly connected to the side of the base plate near the uprights.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a scraping mechanism is further included. The scraping mechanism is disposed on the base plate and is used to scrape off the rice paste adhering to the pressing plate. The scraping mechanism includes two guide frames, both of which are fixedly connected to the base plate near the limiting bend rod. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the side of the material distribution frame near the guide frame. The connecting rod is connected to both guide frames. A moving block is slidably connected to each of the two guide frames. A material collection frame is rotatably connected between the two moving blocks. An inclined scraper is fixedly connected to the upper part of the material collection frame. A torsion spring is connected between the material collection frame and the moving block. A swing gear is fixedly connected to both sides of the material collection frame. Two rack rods are fixedly connected to the side of the base plate near the limiting bend rod. A waste frame is slidably connected to the side of the base plate near the limiting bend rod. Two magnetic push plates are fixedly connected to the side of the limiting push frame near the limiting bend rod.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it further includes an anti-sticking mechanism, which is disposed on the base plate. The anti-sticking mechanism is used to facilitate the demolding of successfully pressed rice cakes. The anti-sticking mechanism includes two bent hanging rods, both of which are fixedly connected to the base plate. A sliding push rod is slidably connected between the two bent hanging rods. A support spring is connected between the sliding push rod and the bent hanging rod. A branch pipe frame is fixedly connected between the lower parts of the two bent hanging rods. Several spray nozzles are fixedly connected to the lower part of the branch pipe frame. The branch pipe frame is hollow. A piston cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper part of the branch pipe frame. The middle part of the sliding push rod is inserted into the piston cylinder. An oil tank is fixedly connected to the material distribution frame. A one-way valve is fixedly connected to the lower part of the oil tank. A connecting bend is connected between the one-way valve and the branch pipe frame. The connecting bend, the branch pipe frame, the piston cylinder, and the oil tank are interconnected. Curved rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the sliding push rod. Several inclined frames are provided on both sides of the limiting push frame.

[0010] Beneficial effects: 1. By blocking the infrared transmitter and receiver with a baffle, the feeding time of the rice paste is controlled, making it easier to feed the rice paste in a quantitative manner and making the pressed rice cakes more uniform in size.

[0011] 2. After the magnetic pusher moves horizontally a certain distance, it will attract the side of the material collection frame and squeeze it, causing it to move horizontally towards the limit bend. The horizontal movement of the material collection frame will also cause the inclined scraper to move horizontally. The inclined scraper will scrape off any rice paste that may be adhering to the bottom surface of the pressing plate as it moves horizontally towards the limit bend. The scraped rice paste will fall into the material collection frame. Then, after the material collection frame continues to move horizontally a certain distance, the inclined scraper will complete the scraping of rice paste from the bottom surface of the pressing plate. Then, the swing gear will mesh with the rack and pinion rod and, as the material collection frame continues to move horizontally, the swing gear will cause the material collection frame to swing downwards. The torsion spring will be twisted, and the downward swing of the material collection frame will pour the scraped rice paste into the waste box. Then, the operator can remove the waste box horizontally for cleaning. In this way, the rice paste on the bottom surface of the pressing plate is scraped off every time rice cakes are pressed, which can prevent the rice paste from adhering to the bottom surface of the pressing plate for a long time and deteriorating. This makes the pressing plate less susceptible to contamination and improves the safety of the pressed rice cakes.

[0012] 3. When the mold plate moves towards the limit bend, the mold plate and the limit pusher will drive the inclined plate to move horizontally together. After the inclined plate moves a certain distance, it will contact the curved rod and squeeze the curved rod to move downward a certain distance. The downward movement of the curved rod will drive the sliding pusher to move downward a certain distance, supporting the spring tension. The downward movement of the sliding pusher will push the gas in the piston cylinder into the branch pipe rack and spray it out through the spray head below the branch pipe rack. Then, due to the siphon principle, the gas squeezed out from the piston cylinder will draw out the edible oil in the oil tank through the connecting bend and the one-way valve and spray it out through the spray head. The sprayed oil mist will spray onto the inner wall of the mold plate. This makes it easier for the rice cake to be demolded after the rice paste falls into the mold plate and is pressed into rice cake. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding mechanism and the pressing mechanism of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cylindrical tank and the material distribution frame of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the scraping mechanism and the pressing mechanism of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the scraping mechanism of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional separation structure of the scraping mechanism of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the anti-sticking mechanism of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the partial separation three-dimensional structure of the anti-sticking mechanism of the present invention.

[0021] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1-Bottom block, 2-Bottom plate, 31-Guide rail, 32-Supporting arm, 33-Electric slider, 41-Round tank, 401-Sealing cap, 42-Distribution frame, 43-Guide valve, 44-Infrared transmitter, 45-Infrared receiver, 46-Baffle, 52-Limit pusher, 53-Tension spring, 54-Inclined pressure bar, 55-Mold plate, 56-Upright pole, 57-Support frame, 58-Return spring, 59-Pressure plate, 510-Side rod, 511- Limiting bend rod, 61-Guide frame, 62-Connecting rod, 63-Moving block, 64-Material hopper frame, 641-Inclined scraper, 65-Torsion spring, 66-Oscillating gear, 67-Rack and pinion, 68-Waste box, 69-Magnetic push plate, 71-Bent hanging rod, 72-Sliding push rod, 73-Support spring, 74-Branch frame, 75-Spray head, 76-Piston cylinder, 77-Oil tank, 78-One-way valve, 79-Connecting bend pipe, 710-Curved rod, 711-Inclined frame. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] A forming device for making rice cakes for infants and young children, such as Figure 1-8 As shown, it includes six base blocks 1, with a base plate 2 fixedly connected between the six base blocks 1. Two guide rails 31 are fixedly connected to the base plate 2, and two supporting curved arms 32 are fixedly connected to the base plate 2. Electric sliders 33 are slidably connected to both guide rails 31. A feeding mechanism is provided between the two supporting curved arms 32 for quantitative feeding. A pressing mechanism is provided on the two guide rails 31 for pressing rice paste into rice cakes.

[0025] The feeding mechanism includes a cylindrical tank 41, which is fixedly connected between two supporting curved arms 32. A feed inlet is located on one side of the cylindrical tank 41, and the bottom of the cylindrical tank 41 is open. A sealing cap 401 is snapped onto the feed inlet of the cylindrical tank 41. A distributing frame 42 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylindrical tank 41, and the interior of the distributing frame 42 communicates with the interior of the cylindrical tank 41. Several control valves 43 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the distributing frame 42. An infrared transmitter 44 is fixedly connected to one side of the base plate 2, and an infrared receiver 45 is fixedly connected to one side of the distributing frame 42. The infrared receiver 45 is used to receive infrared signals and control the opening and closing of the control valves 43. A baffle 46 is fixedly connected to one of the electric sliders 33, and the baffle 46 is used to block the infrared transmitter 44 from the infrared receiver 45.

[0026] The pressing mechanism includes a limiting pusher 52, which is slidably connected between two electric sliders 33. A tension spring 53 is connected between the limiting pusher 52 and the electric sliders 33. An inclined pressure bar 54 is fixedly connected to each of the two electric sliders 33. A mold plate 55 is placed on the base plate 2, and the mold plate 55 is in contact with the limiting pusher 52. Four uprights 56 are fixedly connected to the side of the base plate 2 away from the mold plate 55. A support frame 57 is slidably connected between the four uprights 56. A return spring 58 is connected between the support frame 57 and the base plate 2. Several pressing plates 59 are fixedly connected to the lower part of the support frame 57. Side rods 510 are fixedly connected to both sides of the support frame 57. A limiting bent rod 511 is fixedly connected to the side of the base plate 2 near the uprights 56.

[0027] In actual operation, rice cakes are formed by pouring prepared rice batter into a mold and pressing it. After pressing, the rice cakes need to undergo subsequent processes such as baking. Initially, there is no obstruction between the infrared transmitter 44 and the infrared receiver 45, allowing the infrared receiver 45 to receive the infrared signal. The conduction valve 43 is in the closed state. The operator first removes the sealing cap 401, then adds the prepared rice batter into the round tank 41 and the dispensing frame 42. Then, the operator starts the electric slider 33, which drives the limit pusher 52, the inclined pressure bar 54, and the mold plate 55 together towards the dispensing frame. The material distribution frame 42 moves horizontally. After the mold plate 55 moves horizontally a certain distance, it is positioned below the material distribution frame 42, and the baffle 46 begins to block between the infrared transmitter 44 and the infrared receiver 45, preventing the infrared receiver 45 from receiving an infrared signal. This controls the opening of the conduction valve 43, allowing the rice slurry to flow downwards. The rice slurry falls into the mold plate 55 through the conduction valve 43. Then, the mold plate 55 and the inclined pressure bar 54 continue to move horizontally a certain distance closer to the pressing plate 59. The baffle 46 no longer blocks between the infrared transmitter 44 and the infrared receiver 45, and the rice slurry stops falling. The mold plate 55 is no longer located below the material distribution frame 42. After the mold plate 55 continues to move horizontally for a certain distance, the inclined pressure bar 54 contacts the side bar 510, and one side of the mold plate 55 contacts the limiting bending bar 511. The mold plate 55 is located directly below the pressing plate 59. Then, the electric slider 33 drives the inclined pressure bar 54 to continue moving horizontally towards the side closer to the limiting bending bar 511. Since the mold plate 55 is blocked by the limiting bending bar 511 and stops moving, the limiting pusher 52 also stops moving, the tension spring 53 is stretched, and the inclined pressure bar 54 continues to move horizontally, which will squeeze the side bar 510, thereby driving the support frame 57 and the pressing plate 59. After moving downwards a certain distance, the pressing plate 59 moves downwards and presses the rice paste in the mold plate 55 into rice cakes. Then, the electric slider 33 drives the inclined pressing rod 54 to reset, and the pressing plate 59 resets upwards. The electric slider 33 drives the mold plate 55 and the pressed rice cakes to reset together in a direction away from the limit bending rod 511. After the electric slider 33 has reset, the operator can take the mold plate 55 upwards, take out the rice cakes inside, and then place the mold plate 55 on the base plate 2, which is limited by the limit pusher 52. This makes it easier to quantitatively feed the rice paste and makes the pressed rice cakes more uniform in size.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] Based on Example 1, such as Figure 4-6As shown, it also includes a scraping mechanism, which is disposed on the base plate 2. The scraping mechanism is used to scrape off the rice paste adhering to the pressing plate 59. The scraping mechanism includes two guide frames 61, both of which are fixedly connected to the side of the base plate 2 near the limiting bent rod 511. A connecting rod 62 is fixedly connected to the side of the distributing frame 42 near the guide frames 61. The connecting rod 62 is connected to both guide frames 61. A moving block 63 is slidably connected to each of the two guide frames 61. A material collection frame 64 is rotatably connected between the three parts. An inclined scraper 641 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the material collection frame 64. A torsion spring 65 is connected between the material collection frame 64 and the moving block 63. A swing gear 66 is fixedly connected to both sides of the material collection frame 64. Two rack rods 67 are fixedly connected to the side of the bottom plate 2 near the limiting bent rod 511. A waste frame 68 is slidably connected to the side of the bottom plate 2 near the limiting bent rod 511. Two magnetic push plates 69 are fixedly connected to the side of the limiting push frame 52 near the limiting bent rod 511.

[0030] As the mold plate 55 moves horizontally towards the limit bend 511 along with the electric slider 33, it drives the magnetic push plate 69 to move as well. After the magnetic push plate 69 moves horizontally a certain distance, it will attract the side of the material collection frame 64 and squeeze it, causing it to move horizontally towards the limit bend 511. The horizontal movement of the material collection frame 64 will drive the inclined scraper 641 to move horizontally as well. The inclined scraper 641 will scrape off any rice paste that may be adhering to the bottom surface of the pressing plate 59 as it moves horizontally towards the limit bend 511. The scraped rice paste will fall into the material collection frame 64. After the material collection frame 64 continues to move horizontally a certain distance, the inclined scraper 641 will complete the scraping of the rice paste off the bottom surface of the pressing plate 59. Then, the oscillating gear 66 will engage with the rack and pinion rod. 67 engages, and as the material collection frame 64 continues to move horizontally, the swing gear 66 drives the material collection frame 64 to swing downwards together. The torsion spring 65 is twisted, and the downward swing of the material collection frame 64 will pour the scraped rice paste into the waste collection frame 68. Then the operator can remove the waste collection frame 68 horizontally for cleaning. In this way, the rice paste on the bottom surface of the pressing plate 59 is scraped off every time the rice cake is pressed, which can prevent the rice paste from adhering to the bottom surface of the pressing plate 59 for a long time and deteriorating. This makes the pressing plate 59 less susceptible to contamination and improves the safety of the pressed rice cake. After the material collection frame 64 returns to its original position a certain distance along with the magnetic push plate 69 and the electric slider 33, it stops moving because the moving block 63 is blocked by the guide frame 61. The magnetic push plate 69 will disengage from the material collection frame 64.

[0031] Example 3

[0032] Based on Example 2, such as Figure 7-8As shown, it also includes an anti-sticking mechanism, which is disposed on the base plate 2. The anti-sticking mechanism is used to facilitate the demolding of the successfully pressed rice cakes. The anti-sticking mechanism includes two bent hanging rods 71, both of which are fixedly connected to the base plate 2. A sliding push rod 72 is slidably connected between the two bent hanging rods 71. A support spring 73 is connected between the sliding push rod 72 and the bent hanging rods 71. A branch pipe frame 74 is fixedly connected between the lower parts of the two bent hanging rods 71. Several spray nozzles 75 are fixedly connected to the lower part of the branch pipe frame 74. 74 is hollow. A piston cylinder 76 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the pipe rack 74. The middle part of the sliding push rod 72 is inserted into the piston cylinder 76. An oil tank 77 is fixedly connected to the material distribution frame 42. A one-way valve 78 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the oil tank 77. A connecting bend 79 is connected between the one-way valve 78 and the pipe rack 74. The connecting bend 79, the pipe rack 74, the piston cylinder 76 and the oil tank 77 are connected. Curved rods 710 are fixedly connected to both sides of the sliding push rod 72. Several inclined frames 711 are provided on both sides of the limiting push frame 52.

[0033] Initially, the operator adds a certain amount of cooking oil to the oil tank 77. When the mold plate 55 moves towards the limit bend 511, the mold plate 55 and the limit pusher 52 will drive the inclined plane frame 711 to move horizontally together. After the inclined plane frame 711 moves a certain distance, it will contact the crank 710 and squeeze the crank 710 to move downward a certain distance. The downward movement of the crank 710 will drive the sliding pusher 72 to move downward a certain distance, stretching the support spring 73 and causing the sliding pusher 72 to move downward. The movement will pump the gas in the piston cylinder 76 into the manifold 74 and spray it out through the spray head 75 below the manifold 74. Then, due to the siphon principle, the gas squeezed out from the piston cylinder 76 will draw out the cooking oil in the oil tank 77 through the connecting bend 79 and the one-way valve 78, and spray it out through the spray head 75. The sprayed oil mist will be sprayed on the inner wall of the mold plate 55. This makes it easier for the rice paste to fall into the mold plate 55 and be pressed into rice cakes. The rice cakes are less likely to stick to the mold plate 55, making it easier to demold the rice cakes.

[0034] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A forming device for making infant rice cakes, characterized in that: It includes six base blocks (1), and a base plate (2) is fixedly connected between the six base blocks (1). Two guide rails (31) are fixedly connected to the base plate (2), and two support arms (32) are fixedly connected to the base plate (2). Electric sliders (33) are slidably connected to the two guide rails (31). A feeding mechanism is provided between the two support arms (32). The feeding mechanism is used for quantitative feeding. A pressing mechanism is provided on the two guide rails (31). The pressing mechanism is used to press the rice paste into rice cakes. The feeding mechanism includes a cylindrical tank (41), which is fixedly connected between two supporting curved arms (32). The cylindrical tank (41) has a feed inlet on one side and an opening at the bottom. A sealing cap (401) is snapped onto the feed inlet of the cylindrical tank (41). A material distribution frame (42) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylindrical tank (41). The inside of the material distribution frame (42) is connected to the inside of the cylindrical tank (41). Several guiding valves (43) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the material distribution frame (42). An infrared transmitter (44) is fixedly connected to one side of the base plate (2). An infrared receiver (45) is fixedly connected to one side of the material distribution frame (42). A baffle (46) is fixedly connected to one of the electric sliders (33). The pressing mechanism includes a limiting pusher (52), which is slidably connected between two electric sliders (33). A tension spring (53) is connected between the limiting pusher (52) and the electric sliders (33). An inclined pressure bar (54) is fixedly connected to each of the two electric sliders (33). A mold plate (55) is placed on the base plate (2). The mold plate (55) is in contact with the limiting pusher (52). The base plate (2) is away from the mold. Four uprights (56) are fixedly connected to one side of the plate (55), and a support frame (57) is slidably connected between the four uprights (56). A return spring (58) is connected between the support frame (57) and the base plate (2). Several pressing plates (59) are fixedly connected to the lower part of the support frame (57). Side rods (510) are fixedly connected to both sides of the support frame (57). A limit bending rod (511) is fixedly connected to the side of the base plate (2) near the uprights (56). It also includes an anti-sticking mechanism, which is set on the base plate (2). The anti-sticking mechanism is used to facilitate the demolding of the successfully pressed rice cake. The anti-sticking mechanism includes two bent hanging rods (71), both of which are fixedly connected to the base plate (2). A sliding push rod (72) is slidably connected between the two bent hanging rods (71). A support spring (73) is connected between the sliding push rod (72) and the bent hanging rods (71). A pipe rack (74) is fixedly connected between the lower parts of the two bent hanging rods (71). Several spray nozzles (75) are fixedly connected to the lower part of the pipe rack (74). The pipe rack (74) is hollow. A piston cylinder (76) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the pipe rack (74), and the middle part of the sliding push rod (72) is inserted into the piston cylinder (76). An oil tank (77) is fixedly connected to the material distribution frame (42), and a one-way valve (78) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the oil tank (77). A connecting bend (79) is connected between the one-way valve (78) and the pipe rack (74). The connecting bend (79), the pipe rack (74), the piston cylinder (76) and the oil tank (77) are connected. A curved rod (710) is fixedly connected to both sides of the sliding push rod (72), and several inclined planes (711) are provided on both sides of the limiting push frame (52).

2. The forming device for making infant rice cakes as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a scraping mechanism, which is disposed on the base plate (2). The scraping mechanism is used to scrape off the rice paste adhering to the pressing plate (59). The scraping mechanism includes two guide frames (61), both of which are fixedly connected to the side of the base plate (2) near the limiting bend (511). A connecting rod (62) is fixedly connected to the side of the material distribution frame (42) near the guide frame (61). The connecting rod (62) is connected to both guide frames (61). A moving block (63) is slidably connected to each of the two guide frames (61). The two moving blocks (63) rotate between each other. A material collection frame (64) is connected in a movable manner. An inclined scraper (641) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the material collection frame (64). A torsion spring (65) is connected between the material collection frame (64) and the moving block (63). A swing gear (66) is fixedly connected to both sides of the material collection frame (64). Two rack rods (67) are fixedly connected to the side of the bottom plate (2) near the limiting bend rod (511). A waste frame (68) is slidably connected to the side of the bottom plate (2) near the limiting bend rod (511). Two magnetic push plates (69) are fixedly connected to the side of the limiting push frame (52) near the limiting bend rod (511).

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