Food ball-shaped object forming device

Abstract

The invention provides a food ball-shaped object forming device. The food ball-shaped object forming device comprises a base; the receiving container is mounted above the base and is configured to receive the food balls, and a discharge hole is formed in the lower part of the receiving container; the extruding part is configured to extrude the food lumps received in the receiving container downwards; the forming part is movably installed below the receiving container, the forming part is provided with a forming frame, and the forming frame is configured to extrude and form the food balls discharged through the discharging hole into a preset shape through an extruding part in the receiving container; and a separating part configured to separate the molded dough molded in the molding part from the molding part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to a food mass forming device, and more particularly to a food mass forming device for automatically forming a food mass into a fixed mass, size and shape. Background Art

[0002] Due to the westernization of food culture and the influence of busy lifestyles in recent years, people of all ages and genders are using various types of bread as meal substitutes. Among them, when eating hamburgers, eating bread and meat together can increase satiety, so hamburgers are favored by many consumers.

[0003] The common practice of making hamburgers is to sandwich a patty made of appropriate amount of vegetables, sauce, beef, pork, chicken, etc. between two slices of bread. In particular, since hamburger patties are made by mixing various ingredients and undergoing processes such as marinating and aging, it is an important factor that can determine the type of hamburger. Therefore, the quality and taste of the patty are greatly affected by the ingredients used during the manufacturing of the patty.

[0004] On the other hand, conventional hamburger patties are mainly made of meat as a main raw material for the sake of taste and nutrition, and are manufactured by processing the meat into a minced meat form, i.e., a lump form, and then molding the minced meat into a desired size.

[0005] However, since conventional hamburger patties are made by people manually beating or pressing a food mass, the time required to make the patties varies depending on the skill level, and the quality, size, and shape of the patties are not fixed.

[0006] Background Art Literature

[0007] (Patent Document 1) Korean Patent No. 10-1846482 Summary of the invention

[0008] Therefore, in view of the above problems in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a food mass forming device for automatically forming a food mass into a fixed mass, size and shape.

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned object, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a food mass forming device, comprising: a base; a receiving container, mounted above the base and configured to receive the food mass, the lower portion of the receiving container having a discharge hole; an extrusion portion, configured to extrude the food mass received in the receiving container downward; a forming portion, movably mounted below the receiving container, the forming portion having a forming frame, the forming frame being configured to extrude the food mass discharged through the discharge hole into a predetermined shape through the extrusion portion in the receiving container; and a separation portion, configured to separate the formed mass formed in the forming portion from the forming portion.

[0010] Thus, shaped masses, such as hamburger patties, can be easily produced in fixed masses, sizes and shapes.

[0011] Here, the molding portion may include: a blocking wall installed to be spaced apart from the discharge hole of the receiving container so that the blocking wall faces the discharge hole; and a molding frame member installed between the blocking wall and the discharge hole of the receiving container so that the molding frame member can reciprocate, the molding frame member having a molding hole formed vertically therethrough so that the molding mass is molded in the molding hole.

[0012] Therefore, a molded dough of a desired shape can be easily produced.

[0013] In addition, the forming hole may include a pair of forming holes formed to be spaced apart from each other.

[0014] Therefore, the time for producing a molded dough of a desired shape can be shortened.

[0015] Here, the separation part may include: a support plate, fixedly mounted on the blocking wall so that the support plate faces the molding frame member and is spaced apart from the molding frame member; and a pushing member, mounted on the support plate so that the pushing member can move up and down, the pushing member being configured to push the molding mass filled in the molding hole of the molding frame member out of the discharge hole of the receiving container during the descent of the pushing member.

[0016] Therefore, the molded mass can be safely separated from the molded frame member without being damaged.

[0017] In addition, the food mass forming device may further include: a forming frame moving member configured to reciprocate the forming frame member horizontally by an external force.

[0018] Therefore, workers can easily move the molded frame members to conveniently perform work.

[0019] In addition, the pressing part may include: a pressing member that is in close contact with the inner surface of the receiving container and pushes the food mass toward the discharge hole while moving; a pressing rod that is connected to the pressing member and is supported to be movable in the introduction hole of the receiving container; and a pressing rod driving part configured to reciprocate the pressing rod.

[0020] Therefore, the molded dough can be extruded and molded with a predetermined extrusion force, so that the molded shape of the molded dough can be stably maintained.

[0021] According to the food dough forming device of the present invention, it is possible to repeatedly and easily produce a formed dough of a desired shape by extruding the food dough.

[0022] Specifically, the molded dough is molded into a desired shape by applying a fixed pressure in the molding frame member so that the molded dough can maintain its shape.

[0023] Therefore, a shaped mass required to have a fixed mass, size, and shape, such as a hamburger patty, can be easily formed, and working time and production time can be reduced, thereby reducing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood through the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1A is a perspective view showing a food mass forming device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A A top view of the food mass forming device shown;

[0027] Figure 1C yes Figure 1A A front view of the food mass forming device shown;

[0028] Figure 2A It is shown in Figure 1A A three-dimensional diagram of a state in which the position of the molding portion is adjusted in the state;

[0029] Figure 2B yes Figure 2A A top view of the food mass forming device shown;

[0030] Figure 2C yes Figure 2A A front view of the food mass forming device shown;

[0031] Figure 3A and Figure 3B They are Figure 1AA vertical cross-sectional view of the food mass forming device shown; and

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing another example of the squeeze rod driving portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Hereinafter, a food mass forming device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail to achieve the above-mentioned purpose.

[0034] Reference Figures 1A to 3B The food mass forming device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: a base 100; a receiving container 200 installed above the base 100 and configured to receive the food mass 10; a pressing portion 300 configured to press the food mass received in the receiving container 200 downward; a forming portion 400 installed below the receiving container 200; and a separating portion 500 configured to separate the formed mass 20 formed in the forming portion 400 from the forming portion 400.

[0035] The molding part 400 is installed above the base 100 in such a manner as to be spaced apart from the base 100 by a predetermined height through the support member 110 .

[0036] The receiving container 200 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the forming part 400. The receiving container 200 having a tubular structure has an open introduction hole 210 formed at the upper part thereof, and a discharge hole 220 formed at the lower part thereof. The receiving container 200 preferably has a cylindrical structure. The outer side of the receiving container 200 is supported by a plurality of support rods 230. A first end of each support rod 230 is connected to the forming part 400, and a second end of the support rod 230 is connected to a support flange 240 coupled to the upper end of the receiving container 200 so that the support flange 240 faces the forming part 400.

[0037] The molding portion 400 includes: a blocking wall 410 installed to be spaced apart from the discharge hole 220 so that the blocking wall 410 faces the discharge hole 220 of the receiving container 200; and a molding frame member 420 installed between the blocking wall 410 and the discharge hole 220 of the receiving container 200 so that the molding frame member 420 can reciprocate.

[0038] The blocking wall 410 is fixedly installed at a position above the base 100 and has a plate-like structure. The blocking wall 410 has a guide portion 411 to which the molding frame member 420 is coupled to reciprocate.

[0039] The molding frame member 420 is coupled to the guide portion 411 and reciprocates by an external force. Preferably, the support plate 250 is fixedly coupled to the lower end of the receiving container 200, and the support plate 250 and the blocking wall 410 are coupled to each other by being in close contact with each other. Therefore, the molding frame member 420 is installed to be able to reciprocate between the support plate 250 and the blocking wall 410. The molding frame member 420 has a molding hole 421 formed vertically therethrough so that the molded mass 20 is molded in the molding hole 421. Preferably, the molding hole 421 is formed vertically through the molding frame member 420 and includes a pair of molding holes formed spaced apart from each other.

[0040] The food mass forming device further includes a forming frame moving member 430 for reciprocating the forming frame member 420 horizontally. The forming frame moving member 430 has a first end rotatably connected to the blocking wall 410, and is formed into a circular arc shape in a streamlined shape between the first end and the second end thereof. The forming frame moving member 430 has a guide slit 431 formed along its longitudinal direction. The linkage protrusion 440 coupled to the guide slit 431 is installed by protruding from the forming frame member 420. According to such a configuration, when the forming frame moving member 430 is rotated by holding the handle 433 installed on the second end of the forming frame moving member 430, the relative position of the linkage protrusion 440 connected to the guide slit 431 will move, and the forming frame member 420 will move horizontally. Therefore, the forming frame member 420 can be easily moved horizontally.

[0041] The pressing portion 300 is used to press the food mass 10 received in the receiving container 200 downward to fill the food mass 10 into the molding hole 421 of the molding frame member 420 , thereby molding into the molded mass 20 .

[0042] The separation part 500 includes a support plate 250 fixedly mounted on the blocking wall 410 so that the support plate 250 faces the molding frame member 420 and is spaced apart from the molding frame member 420 ; and a pushing member 510 mounted on the support plate 250 so that the pushing member 510 can move up and down.

[0043] The pushing member 510 has: a connecting portion 511 coupled to the support plate 250 so that the connecting portion 511 can reciprocate by vertically passing through the support plate 250; a pushing portion 513 connected to the lower end of the connecting portion 511 so that the pushing portion 513 expands at the lower end, and the pushing portion 513 is configured to push the molded mass 20 filled in the molded hole 421; and a pressing portion 515 connected to the upper end of the connecting portion 511. An elastic member 520 is installed in the connecting portion 511 to provide a return force to the pushing portion 513 so that the pushing portion 513 can be moved out from the inside of the molded hole 421 into which the pushing portion 513 enters. Therefore, as Figure 3B As shown, when the molding hole 421 of the molding frame member 420 is located below the pushing portion 513, when the worker presses the pressing portion 515, the pushing portion 513 pushes the molding ball 20 filled in the molding hole 421 while descending, thereby separating the molding ball 20 from the molding hole 421.

[0044] The pushing member 510 having this configuration includes a pair of pushing members symmetrically installed on opposite sides of the support plate 250 .

[0045] The pressing part 300 includes: a pressing member 310, which is in close contact with the inner surface of the receiving container 200 and pushes the food mass 10 toward the discharge hole 220 while moving; a pressing rod 320, which is connected to the pressing member 310 and is supported to be movable in the introduction hole of the receiving container 200; and a pressing rod driving part 330, which is configured to reciprocate the pressing rod 320.

[0046] The pressing member 310 has a piston structure for pressing the food mass 10 while moving in close contact with the inner surface of the receiving container 200 , and pushing and moving the food mass 10 toward the discharge hole 220 .

[0047] The pressing rod 320 is preferably a screw having threads formed on an outer circumference thereof, and is connected to the center of the pressing member 310 .

[0048] The squeezing rod driving part 330 includes: a squeezing rod support 331 fixedly mounted on the upper end of the receiving container 200; and a rotating handle 333 connected to the upper end of the squeezing rod 320. The squeezing rod support 331 is fastened and fixed to the top of the support flange 240 by a fastening screw 340. The squeezing rod support 331 has a threaded hole 331a screwed with the squeezing rod 320. According to such a configuration, when the rotating handle 333 on the upper part of the squeezing rod 320 is rotated, the squeezing rod 320 is guided by the thread of the threaded hole 331a while rotating, so that the squeezing rod 320 can move up and down. Therefore, the squeezing member 310 can be forced to move.

[0049] At the same time, refer to Figure 4According to another embodiment, the extrusion rod driving part 340 includes: a driven gear 341 coupled to the extrusion rod 320; a driving gear 343 meshing with the driven gear 341; and a gear driving part 345 for rotating the driving gear 343. The driving gear 343 is rotatably mounted on the support flange 240. The gear driving part 345 may have an operating handle eccentrically mounted with the driving gear 343. Therefore, when the operating handle is rotated, the driving gear 343 is linked with the driven gear 341, thereby rotating the driven gear 341 while rotating. Then, the extrusion rod 320 screwed to the center of the driven gear 341 can move downward or upward while rotating.

[0050] In addition, although not shown, a bidirectional driving motor may be applied and installed as an example of the gear driving part 345. In this case, the driving gear 343 may be forcibly rotated so that the pressing rod 320 may be moved more easily.

[0051] As described above, according to the food mass forming device of the embodiment of the present invention, in a state where various food raw materials are kneaded and put into the receiving container 200, the food mass 10 is squeezed and pushed into the forming hole 421 of the pre-made forming frame member 420, so that the formed mass 20 can be formed into a desired quality, size and shape. That is, in a state where the forming hole 421 is positioned to face the discharge hole 220 of the receiving container 200, when the squeezing part 300 is operated to squeeze the food mass 10, a predetermined amount of the food mass 10 is squeezed and filled into the forming hole 421. In this state, when the forming frame member 420 is moved by the forming frame moving member 430, the food mass 10 filled in the forming hole 421 is separated from the food mass 10 in the discharge hole 220, and the formed mass 20 is formed into the shape of the forming hole 421. Next, the molded mass 20 in the molded hole 421 is separated from the molded hole 421 by the separation unit 500 , so that the molded mass 20 of the same shape can be easily and repeatedly manufactured.

[0052] For example, when the forming hole 421 is formed in a circular shape, when the raw material of the food ball 10 is used as the raw material of hamburger patties, by using the forming frame member 420, hamburger patties required to have a fixed quality, size and shape can be mass-produced in a short time.

[0053] Those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs will appreciate that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, the above embodiments should be understood to be illustrative rather than restrictive in all aspects. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the appended claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A food mass forming device, characterized in that: include: Base; A receiving container, mounted above the base and configured to receive the food mass, wherein a discharge hole is formed at a lower portion of the receiving container; a pressing portion configured to press downward the food mass received in the receiving container; a forming part movably installed below the receiving container, the forming part having a forming frame configured to form the food mass discharged through the discharge hole into a predetermined shape through the extrusion part in the receiving container; as well as The separation part is configured to separate the formed mass formed in the forming part from the forming portion.

2. The food mass forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The forming part comprises: a blocking wall installed to be spaced apart from the discharge hole of the receiving container such that the blocking wall faces the discharge hole; and A molding frame member is installed between the barrier wall and the discharge hole of the receiving container so that the molding frame member can reciprocate, and the molding frame member has a molding hole formed vertically therethrough so that the molding mass is molded in the molding hole.

3. The food mass forming device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The forming hole includes a pair of forming holes formed to be spaced apart from each other.

4. The food mass forming device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The separation unit comprises: a support plate fixedly mounted on the barrier wall such that the support plate faces the molding frame member and is spaced apart from the molding frame member; and A pushing member is mounted on the support plate so that the pushing member can move up and down, and the pushing member is configured to push the molded mass filled in the molding hole of the molding frame member out of the discharge hole of the receiving container during the descent of the pushing member.

5. The food mass forming device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: Further including: The forming frame moving component is configured to cause the forming frame component to move horizontally back and forth by external force.

6. The food mass forming device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The extrusion portion comprises: a pressing member which is in close contact with the inner surface of the receiving container and pushes the food mass toward the discharge hole while moving; a pressing rod connected to the pressing member and supported to be movable in the introduction hole of the receiving container; and The extrusion rod driving unit is configured to reciprocate the extrusion rod.

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