A sandwich candy dropping pill device and a dropping pill method

Abstract

The present invention discloses a sandwich candy dropping pill device and a dropping pill method, which relate to the technical field of candy production. The device includes a forming mold having at least three material channels. A plurality of the material channels have downward discharge channels, and the plurality of discharge channels are concentrically arranged. Each of the material channels is connected to a corresponding material box. A negative pressure plate is installed in the forming mold, and the negative pressure plate and one of the material channels of the forming mold form an airtight chamber. The negative pressure plate is connected to the telescopic end of an external telescopic device. The present invention provides a more precise, hygienic and efficient processing means for candy production, which can not only meet the high requirements of the market for the shape and beauty of candies, but also keep the production equipment clean through an automatic cleaning mechanism, reduce manual intervention and improve production efficiency. This solution provides advanced production equipment for candy manufacturers and can enhance the market competitiveness of their products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of candy production, and particularly relates to a sandwich candy dropping pill device and a dropping pill method. Background Art

[0002] The sandwich candy dropping pill device and the dropping pill method (or dropping pill machine), as an automated production equipment, are widely used in the production processes of products such as candies, drugs, and health products, especially in the sugar-making field. Its main function is to drop a liquid substance into a specific solution, and through cooling or chemical reactions, finally form granular and spherical pills. The working principle of traditional dropping pill machines is to drop the liquid core material through a specific nozzle into the cooling solution, so that the material gradually solidifies into pills.

[0003] In candy production, especially in the production process of high-end candies, the fineness and aesthetics of the appearance are crucial. Many consumers have high requirements for the surface texture of candies, especially decorative patterns such as stripes. Existing candy processing equipment usually can only achieve simple external shaping, lacking the function of fine texture carving. At the same time, during the production process, there are often some candy raw materials or syrup residues remaining at the discharge port of the mold. If these residues are not cleaned in time, it will not only affect the production efficiency, but also may have a negative impact on the quality of subsequent batches of candies in the production process.

[0004] In addition, with the increasing diversification of consumers' demands for candies, multi-layer and multi-flavor candies have become a hot spot in the market. For example, a new type of candy may require a sugar coating on the outer layer, strawberry jam in the middle layer, and chocolate sauce in the innermost layer and other complex structures. Existing dropping pill equipment is difficult to meet the production requirements of multi-layer structures at the same time. Due to the structural design and control system limitations of the equipment, traditional equipment cannot accurately operate different layers of core materials simultaneously during the same dropping pill process. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a sandwich candy dropping pill device and a dropping pill method, which solve the problem that existing candy processing equipment usually can only achieve simple external shaping and lack the function of fine texture carving.

[0006] The present invention solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions. The present invention includes:

[0007] A forming mold, which has at least three material channels, and a plurality of the material channels have downward discharge channels, and the plurality of discharge channels are concentrically arranged, and each material channel is connected to a corresponding material box;

[0008] A negative pressure plate, which is installed in the forming mold, and the negative pressure plate forms an airtight chamber with one of the material channels of the forming mold, and the negative pressure plate is connected to the telescopic end of an external telescopic device;

[0009] A texture scraping mechanism is provided on a forming die outside the discharge channel. It includes a plurality of scraping blocks that are annularly distributed and slide radially along the discharge channel. The scraping blocks extend into the outermost discharge channel to scrape textures on the material discharged from the outermost material channel.

[0010] A radial driving mechanism is provided outside the texture scraping mechanism. It is used to drive the synchronous displacement of the plurality of scraping blocks to adjust the depth of the scraped texture.

[0011] A rotating mechanism is provided outside the lower end of the forming die. It is used to drive the rotation of the texture scraping mechanism and the radial driving mechanism to adjust the path of the scraped texture and form different textures.

[0012] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating cylinder rotatably mounted outside the lower end of the forming die. An external gear ring is fixed to the outside of the rotating cylinder. A first motor fixed to the outside of the forming die through a mounting plate is provided on the upper side of the rotating cylinder. A gear is fixed to the output end of the first motor, and the gear is meshed with the external gear ring.

[0013] Preferably, the texture scraping mechanism further includes a sliding seat fixed to the rotating end of the rotating mechanism. A sliding rod is slidably arranged in the sliding seat, and the scraping block is fixed to the inner end of the sliding rod.

[0014] Preferably, the radial driving mechanism includes through holes opened at the outer ends of the plurality of sliding rods and a plastic soft strip. The plastic soft strip passes through the plurality of through holes to form an annular structure, and both ends of the plastic soft strip are connected with adjusting components. The adjusting components are used to adjust the size of the annular structure to synchronously adjust the radial positions of the plurality of sliding rods.

[0015] Preferably, an annular ring is fixed to the outside of the rotating end of the rotating mechanism through a cross bar. Elastic ropes are fixed between the outer ends of the plurality of sliding rods and the annular ring.

[0016] Preferably, the adjusting components include a winding member and a pushing member. The winding member is used to wind or loosen both ends of the plastic soft strip, and the pushing member is used to control the diameter of the annular structure.

[0017] The pushing member includes an electric push rod. The telescopic end of the electric push rod is fixed with two guide wheels through a mounting seat. There is a gap between the two guide wheels, and both ends of the plastic soft strip pass through the gap to limit the plastic soft strip.

[0018] The winding member includes a winding disk. The winding disk is driven to rotate by a second motor, and both ends of the plastic soft strip are wound around the winding disk to adjust the length of the plastic soft strip.

[0019] Preferably, a residue cleaning mechanism is provided on the sliding rod. The residue cleaning mechanism includes a groove formed in the sliding rod. One lateral side of the groove has a notch. A scraper is rotatably installed in the groove through a rotating shaft. A flipping assembly for driving the scraper to flip itself is installed in the sliding rod.

[0020] The flipping assembly includes a V-shaped push block rotatably installed inside the groove. A rubber block is fixed to the inner side wall of the through hole. A push rod is fixedly embedded inside the rubber block. The end of the push rod slidably penetrates through the sliding rod and abuts against the V-shaped push block.

[0021] The groove is connected and installed with a suction pipe, and the suction pipe is connected to an external suction device.

[0022] Preferably, the forming die has four material channels. The forming die includes an outer cylinder body. An outer shell body is installed on the outer side of the lower end of the outer cylinder body. A first material channel is formed between the outer shell body and the outer cylinder body. A first inner shell body is fixed to the inner wall of the outer cylinder body. A second inner shell body is fixed to the inner wall of the first inner shell body. A second material channel is formed between the outer cylinder body and the first inner shell body. A third material channel is formed between the first inner shell body and the second inner shell body. A fourth material channel is formed inside the second inner shell body. The first material channel, the second material channel, the third material channel, and the fourth material channel all have feeding ports communicating with an external material box.

[0023] Preferably, a heating plate is provided on the outer side of the forming die.

[0024] The present invention also provides a dropping pill method for the sandwich candy dropping pill device as described above, including the following steps:

[0025] Step 1: Operate the heating plate and inject corresponding materials into the corresponding material channels.

[0026] Step 2: Press down the negative pressure plate through the telescopic device. The negative pressure plate deforms, and the materials in the material channels are pressed down.

[0027] Step 3: The materials are discharged from the discharge channel. At this time, the outermost materials will contact multiple scraping blocks and form patterns on their surfaces. The types of patterns include:

[0028] Straight pattern forming: The rotating mechanism does not operate, and the positions of multiple scraping blocks do not move, that is, multiple straight patterns are formed on the outer surface of the candy.

[0029] Oblique pattern forming: The rotating mechanism operates in one direction, and multiple scraping blocks move synchronously in one direction, that is, multiple oblique patterns are formed on the outer surface of the candy.

[0030] Wavy pattern forming: The rotating mechanism operates reciprocally, and multiple scraping blocks move synchronously and reciprocally, that is, multiple wavy patterns are formed on the outer surface of the candy.

[0031] Step 4: After the candy is formed, the negative pressure plate is moved upward by the telescopic device, a negative pressure is formed in the corresponding material channel, and the material is pulled upward, causing the material to break, that is, the candy is formed.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0033] 1. The present invention provides a more precise, hygienic and efficient processing method for candy production. It can not only meet the high requirements of the market for the shape and beauty of candies, but also keep the production equipment clean through an automatic cleaning mechanism, reduce manual intervention, and improve production efficiency. This solution provides advanced production equipment for candy manufacturers and can enhance their product market competitiveness.

[0034] 2. The present invention can realize multi-layer and multi-flavor drop pills products in the same production process, enabling the manufacturer to produce candies with complex structures at the same time. This not only enriches the product diversity but also meets the consumers' needs for innovation and diverse flavors. In addition, it can accurately adjust parameters such as the material flow rate, dropping speed, and dropping sequence, thereby ensuring the uniformity and stability of each layer of material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 is a partial front cross-sectional structure schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the first perspective of the rotation mechanism, the texture scraping mechanism and the radial driving mechanism in the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the second perspective of the rotation mechanism, the texture scraping mechanism and the radial driving mechanism in the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 is a bottom view structure schematic diagram of the rotation mechanism, the texture scraping mechanism and the radial driving mechanism in the present invention;

[0040] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of a single slide bar;

[0041] Figure 7 is a single cross-sectional structure schematic diagram.

[0042] The numbers in the figures represent:

[0043] 1 - Heating plate; 2 - Molding die; 21 - First cylindrical part; 22 - Second cylindrical part; 23 - Third cylindrical part; 24 - Outer housing; 25 - First material channel; 26 - Second material channel; 27 - Third material channel; 28 - Fourth material channel; 29 - Discharge channel; 210 - First inner housing; 211 - Second inner housing; 212 - Extension pipe; 31 - Rotary drum; 32 - First motor; 33 - Gear; 34 - Outer gear ring; 41 - Slide seat; 42 - Slide bar; 43 - Scraping block; 5 - Radial driving mechanism; 51 - Plastic strip; 52 - Winding disc; 53 - Second motor; 54 - Guide wheel; 55 - Electric push rod; 56 - Through hole; 57 - Elastic cord; 61 - Groove; 62 - Scraper; 63 - V-shaped push block; 64 - Push rod; 65 - Rubber block; 66 - Straw; 7 - Negative pressure plate. Detailed implementation mode

[0044] The following further elaborates on the above and other technical features and advantages of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] This embodiment provides a technical solution: a sandwich candy dropping pill device, as Figures 1 to 6 shown, including a molding die 2, a negative pressure plate 7, a grain pattern scraping mechanism, a radial driving mechanism 5 and a rotating mechanism, and each component is controlled by an external controller to operate.

[0046] A heating plate 1 is arranged outside the molding die 2. The heating plate 1 is used to appropriately heat the material to ensure the fluidity and molding effect of the material during the candy molding process. During the candy production process, the temperature control system of the heating plate 1 can keep the material within the optimal temperature range, avoiding poor material flow caused by too low temperature or excessive evaporation or deterioration of the material caused by too high temperature, thereby ensuring the quality and appearance stability of the candy.

[0047] The molding die 2 is designed to have at least three material channels. The multiple material channels have downward discharge channels 29, and the multiple discharge channels 29 are concentrically arranged. Each material channel is connected to a corresponding material box to achieve precise material supply.

[0048] The forming die 2 in this embodiment has four material channels. The forming die 2 includes an outer cylinder body, which from top to bottom includes a first cylinder body part 21, a second cylinder body part 22 and a third cylinder body part 23. The adjacent cylinder body parts are connected by a screw pair to ensure the stability and flexibility of the device structure. An outer shell 24 is installed on the outer side of the lower end of the outer cylinder body, and a first material channel 25 is formed between the outer shell 24 and the outer cylinder body. A first inner shell 210 is fixed to the inner wall of the outer cylinder body, and a second inner shell 211 is further fixed to the inner wall of the first inner shell 210. Through this nested structure, a second material channel 26, a third material channel 27 and a fourth material channel 28 are respectively formed. Each material channel is equipped with a feed port connected to an external material box, which can ensure the continuous supply and precise control of materials during the production process. The lower ends of the outer shell 24, the third cylinder body part 23, the first inner shell 210 and the second inner shell 211 all have extension pipes 212 to increase the lengths of the multiple material channels.

[0049] Compared with traditional dripping pill devices, the design of this embodiment, by setting four material channels, can not only produce traditional single-layer sandwich candies (such as sugar-coated on the outside and chocolate sauce on the inside), but also produce complex multi-layer sandwich candies by adjusting the opening and closing of different material channels. For example, the second material channel 26 and the third material channel 27 can be separately opened for producing chocolate-coated candies, or the first material channel 25 and the fourth material channel 28 can be separately opened for producing strawberry gummies. The more flexible setting enables this device to be combined and produced according to requirements, thus meeting the market demand for diversified products.

[0050] By simultaneously opening multiple material channels, the device can produce candies with a variety of different tastes and flavors. For example: the second material channel 26 can be filled with strawberry jam, the third material channel 27 can be filled with chocolate sauce, and the fourth material channel 28 can be used for the production of the outer rubber coating. This design not only greatly improves the flexibility of candy production, but also provides consumers with more diversified choices. At the same time, it reduces the equipment replacement and adjustment time and lowers the production cost.

[0051] In addition, this design effectively improves the production efficiency and output. The parallel operation of multiple material channels reduces the frequency of material conversion and cleaning during the production process and improves the utilization rate of the equipment. Different types of candies can be continuously manufactured on the same production line without the need to frequently switch production lines or equipment, saving time and labor costs.

[0052] The negative pressure plate 7 is installed in the forming die 2. In this embodiment, the negative pressure plate 7 and the second material channel 26 of the forming die 2 form an airtight chamber. The setting of the negative pressure plate 7 plays a crucial role in the production process of candy dripping pills. The design of this airtight chamber ensures that a stable and controllable negative pressure environment can be generated during the forming process, so that the candy materials can be precisely pressed and maintained in the required shape.

[0053] The negative pressure disk 7 is connected to the telescopic end of an external telescopic device (not shown in the figure), and the external telescopic device is controlled by an external controller to operate. Through precise control of the telescopic end of the external telescopic device, the up and down movement of the negative pressure disk 7 can be adjusted according to production requirements. The settings of the controller make the operation of the negative pressure disk 7 more automated and intelligent. Through the controller, the lifting and lowering times of the negative pressure disk 7 can be easily set, and the duration and intensity of the negative pressure generated by it can be adjusted, thus ensuring the stability and accuracy of each candy forming process.

[0054] The control mechanism of the negative pressure makes the duration and pressure of each generation of the negative pressure tend to be stable, and this characteristic directly affects the forming effect of the candy. During the dripping pill process, the negative pressure acting force generated by the negative pressure disk 7 can quickly attract the material into the forming mold 2, and at the same time, under appropriate pressure, the material is evenly filled into the inner wall of the mold. This process ensures the consistency of the candy shape and avoids irregular candy shapes or appearance defects. By controlling the operating parameters of the negative pressure disk, the solidification speed, shape and hardness of the material can be effectively controlled, thus ensuring the stable quality of the final product.

[0055] The rotating mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the lower end of the forming mold 2, and its function is to drive the texture scraping mechanism and the radial driving mechanism 5 to rotate, so as to adjust and control the path of the drawn texture and form different texture types. This design enables precise adjustment of the formation of the candy surface texture during the dripping pill process, ensuring that the appearance quality of the candy meets the production standards. The precise control of the rotating mechanism is the key to achieving various texture effects (such as straight, oblique or wavy textures), which provides rich decoration and diversity for the shape of the candy and enhances the market competitiveness of the product.

[0056] The rotating mechanism includes a rotating cylinder 31 rotatably installed on the outer side of the lower end of the forming mold 2. An external gear ring 34 is fixed on the outer side of the rotating cylinder 31. The rotating cylinder 31 is the rotating end of the rotating mechanism. A first motor 32 fixed to the outer side of the forming mold 2 through a mounting plate is arranged on the upper side of the rotating cylinder 31. The external gear ring 34 meshes with a gear 33, and the output end of the first motor 32 is fixed with the gear 33. The rotating cylinder 31 can rotate at a stable speed, providing an accurate moving path for the scraping block 43. The rotation of the rotating cylinder ensures the synchronous movement of the scraping block in the discharge channel, thus forming a uniform and delicate texture effect on the candy surface. The meshing connection mode of the gear 33 and the external gear ring 34 ensures the smooth rotation of the rotating cylinder 31, so that the texture scraping mechanism can continuously engrave during the material discharge process, preventing texture deviation or irregularity caused by uneven power transmission. The rotating cylinder 31 is rotated to drive the texture scraping mechanism to rotate. This transmission method is simple and reliable, effectively reducing the friction and energy loss in mechanical transmission and ensuring the high efficiency and stability of the equipment operation.

[0057] The main function of the texture scraping mechanism is to scrape fine textures on the surface of the material through the scraping block 43, so as to improve the appearance beauty and market attractiveness of the candy. The texture scraping mechanism is arranged on the molding die 2 outside the discharge channel 29. The texture scraping mechanism includes a plurality of scraping blocks 43 distributed annularly. The plurality of scraping blocks 43 slide radially along the discharge channel 29 and contact the outermost material surface during the discharge of the material, thereby scraping out the texture. The scraping block 43 can slide precisely along the radial direction of the material channel to ensure the uniformity and consistency of the texture, and at the same time avoid texture deviation caused by uneven movement.

[0058] It should be noted that: the scraping block 43 extends into the outermost discharge channel 29. This design ensures that the surface of the material discharged from the outermost material channel can be accurately scraped with texture, thus ensuring the fineness of the candy's shape. Through the accurate control of the scraping block 43, different styles of textures can be formed on the material surface, greatly enhancing the visual effect of the candy and making it more attractive in the market.

[0059] The texture scraping mechanism also includes a sliding seat 41 fixed to the rotating end of the rotating mechanism. A sliding rod 42 is slidably arranged in the sliding seat 41. The design of the sliding seat enables the scraping block 43 to slide freely in the molding die, so as to adjust the depth and width of the texture as required. The cooperation between the sliding seat 41 and the sliding rod 42 enables the scraping block 43 to move precisely on the molding die 2, thus ensuring the uniformity and stability of the texture. The scraping block 43 is fixed to the inner end of the sliding rod 42, realizing stable position control of the scraping block during the molding process and avoiding uneven or missing texture caused by unstable movement.

[0060] The radial driving mechanism 5 is arranged outside the texture scraping mechanism. Its main function is to drive a plurality of scraping blocks 43 to displace synchronously, so as to adjust and precisely control the depth of the scraped texture. This mechanism ensures that the scraping blocks 43 move uniformly and synchronously along the discharge channel 29 by controlling the radial displacement of the sliding rod 42, and then forms a clear and uniform texture effect on the surface of the candy. In this way, the depth of texture scraping during the production process can be precisely adjusted, avoiding candy shape defects or quality fluctuations caused by uneven depth.

[0061] The radial driving mechanism 5 includes through holes 56 opened at the outer ends of a plurality of sliding rods 42. A plastic soft strip 51 passes through the plurality of through holes 56 to form an annular structure. Both ends of the plastic soft strip 51 are connected with adjusting components, and the adjusting components are used to adjust the size of the annular structure, so as to realize the synchronous adjustment of the radial positions of the plurality of sliding rods 42. The advantage of this design is that the plastic soft strip 51, as a flexible connecting device, can effectively adjust the synchronism of a plurality of sliding rods while maintaining stability and flexibility. Through the adjusting components, producers can accurately control the moving range and speed of the sliding rods, so as to precisely adjust the force exerted by the scraping block 43 on the material surface and ensure the uniformity and consistency of the texture effect.

[0062] An annular ring is fixed to the outside of the rotating end of the rotating mechanism through a cross bar, and elastic ropes 57 are fixed between the outer ends of multiple sliding rods 42 and the annular ring. The connection between the elastic ropes 57 and the sliding rods through the annular ring ensures that the sliding rods have appropriate tension and stability during movement. The use of the elastic ropes 57 effectively enhances the stability and durability of the device, avoiding the loosening or failure of the sliding rods caused by long-term use. Moreover, when the plastic soft strip 51 expands, the multiple sliding rods 42 will also displace outward under the action of the elastic ropes 57.

[0063] In other embodiments, the radial driving mechanism 5 can also push multiple scraping blocks 43 to move uniformly and synchronously along the discharge channel 29 through multiple linear motors.

[0064] The adjusting assembly includes a winding member and a pushing member. The winding member is used to wind or unwind the two ends of the plastic soft strip 51, and the pushing member is used to control the diameter of the annular structure.

[0065] The pushing member includes an electric push rod 55. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 55 is fixed with two guide wheels 54 through a mounting seat. There is a gap between the two guide wheels 54, and both ends of the plastic soft strip 51 pass through the gap to restrict the plastic soft strip 51.

[0066] The winding member includes a winding disk 52. The winding disk 52 is driven to rotate by a second motor 53. Both ends of the plastic soft strip 51 are wound around the winding disk 52 to adjust the length of the plastic soft strip 51.

[0067] The adjusting assembly includes a winding member and a pushing member. Through the coordinated cooperation of the winding member and the pushing member, the length of the plastic soft strip 51 and the diameter of the annular structure can be accurately controlled, thereby adjusting the radial positions of the multiple sliding rods 42. The design of the winding member and the pushing member enables the radial driving mechanism to be flexibly adjusted according to production requirements, ensuring that the texture engraved on the candy surface by the scraping blocks 43 reaches the expected depth and uniformity, providing greater production flexibility.

[0068] The winding member is used to wind or unwind the two ends of the plastic soft strip 51. The winding member includes a winding disk 52. The winding disk 52 is driven to rotate by a second motor 53. The second motor 53 is fixed to the annular ring through a mounting plate. Both ends of the plastic soft strip 51 are wound around the winding disk 52. By rotating the winding disk 52, the length of the plastic soft strip 51 can be accurately adjusted. The design of the winding disk 52 makes the adjustment process more stable and efficient. The power provided by the second motor 53 can smoothly control the rotation speed and amplitude of the winding disk 52, ensuring that the length of the plastic soft strip 51 can be accurately adjusted according to production requirements, thereby achieving the purpose of synchronously adjusting the radial positions of the sliding rods 42.

[0069] The pusher is used to control the diameter of the annular structure. By controlling the size of the annular structure, the pusher can synchronously adjust the radial positions of multiple sliding rods 42. The pusher includes an electric push rod 55, and two guide wheels 54 are fixed to the telescopic end of the electric push rod 55 through a mounting seat. There is a gap between the two guide wheels 54, and both ends of the plastic strip 51 pass through this gap, thus effectively restricting the movement trajectory of the plastic strip 51. The design of the guide wheels 54 ensures that the plastic strip 51 always maintains a stable state during the adjustment process, avoiding the deviation or asymmetry of the sliding rod positions caused by irregular movement.

[0070] A residue cleaning mechanism is provided on the sliding rod 42. Its main function is to automatically remove the accumulated material residues during the candy production process, keeping the production line clean and smooth. The residue cleaning mechanism includes a groove 61 opened on the sliding rod 42. There is a notch on one lateral side of the groove 61. The design of the notch enables the residues to smoothly enter the groove, thus avoiding the phenomenon of residue accumulation or jamming. This design ensures that the residues can be effectively collected into the groove, providing space for subsequent cleaning and processing, and avoiding the interference of residues on the production process.

[0071] A scraper 62 is rotatably mounted in the groove 61 through a rotating shaft. The scraper 62 is the core component of the residue cleaning mechanism and is responsible for scraping the residues at the bottom of the extension pipe 212. The rotating shaft is located on one side of the scraper 62 to ensure that the blade of the scraper 62 contacts the bottom of the extension pipe 212 after the scraper 62 flips.

[0072] A flipping assembly for driving the scraper 62 to flip itself is installed inside the sliding rod 42. The function of the flipping assembly is to drive the scraper 62 to flip so that it can contact the bottom of the extension pipe 212. The flipping assembly includes a V-shaped push block 63 rotatably mounted inside the groove 61. The design of the V-shaped push block 63 can effectively transmit the force to the scraper 62, causing it to produce a flipping action in the groove 61. One end of the V-shaped push block 63 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the groove 61.

[0073] A rubber block 65 is fixed to the inner side wall of the through hole 56. A push rod 64 is fixedly embedded inside the rubber block 65. The rubber block 65 can withstand a certain pressure without deforming. When the sliding rod 42 is pushed to move through the plastic strip 51, the acting force exerted by the plastic strip 51 on the rubber block 65 will not cause it to deform. When the inner ends of multiple sliding rods 42 abut against each other and the plastic strip 51 is further tightened, the rubber block 65 will deform at this time. At this time, the push rod 64 will be pushed to displace, and further the V-shaped push block 63 will be pushed to flip, and finally the scraper 62 will be pushed to flip upward. The scraper 62 will contact the bottom of the extension pipe 212. That is, when the rotating mechanism drives the scraper 62 to rotate, the scraper 62 can scrape the residues at the bottom of the extension pipe 212 clean. This ensures the cleanliness inside the equipment, prevents the accumulation of material residues, and affects the production efficiency and the appearance quality of the candies.

[0074] The groove 61 is connected and installed with a straw 66, and the straw 66 is used to suck and convey the removed residues to an external suction device. The straw 66 is connected to the external suction device. Through the principle of negative pressure or air flow, it is ensured that the residues can be quickly removed, avoiding the repeated accumulation of residues during the production process.

[0075] A method for making pills of sandwich candies as described above in the device, including the following steps:

[0076] Step 1: Operate the heating plate 1 and inject the corresponding materials into the corresponding material channels.

[0077] First, start the heating plate 1 to heat the materials to ensure that they maintain appropriate fluidity during the forming process. The heating plate 1 can maintain the optimal temperature of the materials, so that the outer layer materials of the candies are not too hard or too soft, ensuring that the materials can smoothly pass through the forming die 2. At the same time, inject the corresponding materials into the corresponding material channels. Each material channel injects different types of materials according to the requirements of the candies, such as outer sugar coating, sandwich filling or inner chocolate, etc. Through precise control, the requirements for different layers and flavors of the candies can be met.

[0078] Step 2: Press down the negative pressure plate 7 through the telescopic device, the negative pressure plate 7 deforms, and the materials in the material channel are pressed down.

[0079] Next, start the telescopic device and press down the negative pressure plate 7 through it. The negative pressure plate 7 forms a pressure on the materials in the material channel by deforming, and presses the materials to the required position. At this time, the negative pressure plate 7 cooperates with the material channel in the forming die 2, and uses the action of negative pressure to promote the materials to smoothly flow into each material channel and fill the die, while avoiding the leakage or waste of the materials. The negative pressure plate 7 can accurately control the pressing force of the materials, ensuring that the materials evenly fill the die, laying a foundation for subsequent texture carving and forming.

[0080] Step 3: The materials are discharged from the discharge channel 29. At this time, the outermost materials will contact multiple scraping blocks 43 and form patterns on their surfaces.

[0081] After the materials are successfully filled into the material channel, the materials are discharged from the discharge channel 29 and enter the outside of the forming die. At this time, the outermost materials will contact multiple scraping blocks 43, and the scraping blocks 43 engrave the surfaces of the materials to form different texture effects. According to different operating modes of the rotating mechanism, the following three different types of patterns can be formed on the material surface:

[0082] Straight pattern forming: The rotating mechanism does not operate, and the positions of multiple scraping blocks 43 remain stationary. The scraping blocks 43 will engrave multiple straight patterns along their fixed trajectories. This type of pattern is usually suitable for candy products that require a simple appearance.

[0083] Oblique pattern forming: The rotating mechanism operates in one direction, and multiple scraping blocks 43 move synchronously in the same direction to generate oblique patterns. This pattern effect adds a richer visual effect to the candy and is suitable for products with more personalized requirements.

[0084] Wave pattern forming: The rotating mechanism operates reciprocally, and multiple scraping blocks 43 move synchronously in a reciprocating motion to form wave patterns. This pattern design makes the surface of the candy look more dynamic and artistic, meeting the market demand for innovative and aesthetically pleasing shapes.

[0085] Multiple different types of patterns can be flexibly selected according to production requirements. By adjusting the movement mode of the scraping blocks and the control mode of the rotating mechanism, candies with multiple different shapes can be produced on the same production line, greatly enhancing the diversity and flexibility of production.

[0086] Step 4: After the candy is formed, the negative pressure plate 7 is moved upward by the telescopic device, and a negative pressure is formed in the corresponding material channel to pull the material upward, causing the material to break, that is, the candy is formed.

[0087] When the shape of the candy is gradually formed and the pattern is engraved, start the telescopic device to move the negative pressure plate 7 upward. At this time, the negative pressure generated by the negative pressure plate 7 pulls the material out of the forming mold, causing the material to break and completing the forming process of the candy. The negative pressure generated by the negative pressure plate 7 ensures that the material can be quickly solidified and separated from the mold without deformation, thus successfully completing the drop pill forming of the candy. The accuracy of the negative pressure control ensures the consistency of the appearance and taste of each candy, avoiding uneven distribution of the material or shape defects during the forming process.

[0088] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is illustrative rather than restrictive to the present invention. Those skilled in the art understand that many changes, modifications, and even equivalents can be made within the spirit and scope defined by the claims of the present invention, but all will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sandwich candy dropping pill device, characterized in that, include: A forming mold, which has at least three material channels, a plurality of the material channels have downward discharge channels, the plurality of the discharge channels are concentrically arranged, and each of the material channels is connected to a corresponding material box; A negative pressure plate is installed in the forming mold, and the negative pressure plate and one of the material channels of the forming mold form an airtight chamber, and the negative pressure plate is connected to the telescopic end of the external telescopic device; A scraping mechanism is arranged on the forming mold outside the discharge channel, and includes a plurality of scraping blocks distributed in an annular manner and sliding radially along the discharge channel, wherein the scraping blocks extend into the outermost discharge channel to carve out textures on the material discharged from the outermost discharge channel; the scraping mechanism also includes a slide seat fixed to the rotating end of the rotating mechanism, a slide rod is slidably arranged in the slide seat, and the scraping block is fixed to the inner end of the slide rod; A radial drive mechanism is arranged outside the scraping mechanism, and is used to drive multiple scraping blocks to synchronously move so as to adjust the depth of the texture; the radial drive mechanism includes through holes and plastic strips opened at the outer ends of multiple slide bars, the plastic strips pass through the multiple through holes to form an annular structure, and the two ends of the plastic strips are connected with adjustment components, the adjustment components are used to adjust the size of the annular structure to achieve synchronous adjustment of the radial positions of multiple slide bars, the adjustment components include a winding member and a pushing member, the winding member is used to wind or loosen the two ends of the plastic strip, and the pushing member is used to control the diameter of the annular structure; The propulsion member comprises an electric push rod, and two guide wheels are fixed to the telescopic end of the electric push rod through a mounting seat, and there is a gap between the two guide wheels, and both ends of the plastic soft strip pass through the gap to limit the plastic soft strip; The winding member includes a winding disk, which is driven to rotate by a second motor, and both ends of the plastic strip are wound around the winding disk to adjust the length of the plastic strip; The rotating mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the lower end of the forming mold, and is used to drive the scratching mechanism and the radial driving mechanism to rotate so as to adjust the path of carving the texture and form different textures.

2. The sandwich candy drop pill device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes a rotating drum rotatably mounted on the outer side of the lower end of the forming mold, an outer gear ring is fixed to the outer side of the rotating drum, a first motor fixed to the outer side of the forming mold through a mounting plate is arranged on the upper side of the rotating drum, a gear is fixed to the output end of the first motor, and the gear is meshingly connected with the outer gear ring.

3. The sandwiched candy drop pill device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An annular ring is fixed on the outer side of the rotating end of the rotating mechanism through a cross bar, and elastic ropes are fixed between the outer ends of the plurality of sliding rods and the annular ring.

4. The sandwiched candy dropping pill device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide bar is provided with a residue removal mechanism, which comprises a groove formed on the slide bar, a notch being provided on one lateral side of the groove, a scraper being installed in the groove through a rotating shaft, and a flipping assembly for driving the scraper to flip itself being installed in the slide bar; The flip assembly includes a V-shaped push block rotatably mounted inside the groove, a rubber block is fixed to the inner side wall of the through hole, a push rod is embedded and fixed inside the inner side of the rubber block, and the end of the push rod slides through the slide bar and abuts against the V-shaped push block; The groove is connected to a suction tube installed therein, and the suction tube is connected to an external suction device.

5. The sandwich candy drop pill device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The forming die has four material channels; the forming die includes an outer cylinder body, an outer shell body is installed on the outer side of the lower end of the outer cylinder body, a first material channel is formed between the outer shell body and the outer cylinder body, a first inner shell body is fixed to the inner wall of the outer cylinder body, a second inner shell body is fixed to the inner wall of the first inner shell body, and a second material channel is formed between the outer cylinder body and the first inner shell body, a third material channel is formed between the first inner shell body and the second inner shell body, a fourth material channel is formed inside the second inner shell body, and the first material channel, the second material channel, the third material channel and the fourth material channel are all provided with feeding ports communicating with an external material box.

6. The sandwiched candy drop pill device according to claim 1, wherein, A heating plate is arranged on the outer side of the forming die.

7. A dripping pill method using the dripping pill device of the sandwiched candy dripping pill according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: Step 1, operate the heating plate and inject corresponding materials into the corresponding material channels; Step 2, press down the negative pressure plate through the telescopic device, the negative pressure plate deforms, and the materials in the material channels are pressed down; Step 3, the materials are discharged from the discharge channel. At this time, the outermost materials will contact multiple scraping blocks and form patterns on their surfaces; the types of patterns include: Straight pattern forming: the rotating mechanism does not operate, and the positions of multiple scraping blocks do not move, that is, multiple straight patterns are formed on the outer surface of the candy; Oblique pattern forming: the rotating mechanism operates in one direction, and multiple scraping blocks move synchronously in one direction, that is, multiple oblique patterns are formed on the outer surface of the candy; Wavy pattern forming: the rotating mechanism operates reciprocally, and multiple scraping blocks move synchronously reciprocally, that is, multiple wavy patterns are formed on the outer surface of the candy; Step 4, when the candy is formed, move the negative pressure plate upward through the telescopic device, negative pressure is formed in the corresponding material channel, and the materials are pulled upward, so that the materials are interrupted, that is, the candy is formed.

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