Bean curd production compacting device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of bean curd processing equipment, and discloses a bean curd production compacting device which comprises a supporting table, a supporting frame is arranged above the supporting table, an air cylinder is arranged on the supporting frame, a mold box is movably arranged on the supporting table, drain holes are formed in the side wall and the bottom wall of the mold box, a protective cover is arranged on the outer side of the mold box, and the protective cover is arranged on the outer side of the mold box. The protective cover is of a vertically-through structure, and a discharging channel is formed between the inner wall of the protective cover and the side wall of the mold box. According to the bean curd compacting device, the situation that water generated in the bean curd compacting process splashes to the surrounding space can be prevented, pollution to equipment and the surrounding environment is avoided, the workshop environment is protected, and potential safety hazards caused by pollution are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of tofu processing equipment, in particular to a tofu production compacting device. Background Art

[0002] In traditional tofu production and processing, molds are typically used to compact and dehydrate the tofu. Drain holes are located on the side and bottom walls of the molds to allow excess water to escape during pressurization. However, existing compaction devices present a problem: when a cylinder applies pressure to the tofu inside the mold, water rapidly escapes through the side holes. Due to the lack of effective drainage structures, water easily splashes around, contaminating the equipment and surrounding environment. This not only increases the difficulty of cleaning and maintenance, but can also affect the sanitation of the production environment and even cause slippery floors in the production workshop, posing a safety hazard.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a tofu production compacting device that can prevent water squeezed out of the tofu from splashing into the surrounding space during the tofu compacting process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a tofu production compacting device that can prevent water generated during the tofu compacting process from splashing into the surrounding space, avoid pollution to the equipment and the surrounding environment, protect the workshop environment, and reduce the safety hazards caused thereby.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solutions: A tofu production compacting device includes a support platform, a support frame is arranged above the support platform, a cylinder is arranged on the support frame, a mold box is movably arranged on the support platform, the side walls and bottom walls of the mold box are both provided with drainage holes, and a protective cover is arranged on the outside of the mold box. The protective cover is a structure that penetrates from top to bottom, and a drainage channel is formed between the inner wall of the protective cover and the side walls of the mold box.

[0006] Preferably, the protective cover is detachably connected to the mold box.

[0007] Preferably, the protective cover and the upper portion of the mold box are correspondingly provided with threaded holes, and fastening screws are provided in the threaded holes.

[0008] Preferably, the threaded hole on the mold box is a countersunk hole.

[0009] Preferably, the telescopic end of the cylinder is connected to a protective cover, the protective cover is arranged on the upper part of the pressure plate, and a through hole is set through the top of the pressure plate.

[0010] Preferably, the longitudinal section of the protective cover is an isosceles trapezoidal structure.

[0011] Preferably, support rods connected to the pressure plate are provided at both ends of the protective cover.

[0012] Preferably, a support beam is provided in the middle of the pressure plate, a support column is provided on the support beam, the top of the support column extends to the top of the protective cover, and a reinforcement plate is provided on the top of the protective cover accordingly, and the telescopic end of the cylinder is connected to the reinforcement plate.

[0013] Preferably, the top of the support platform is hollowed out, and a drainage channel is provided at the bottom thereof, and the width of the drainage channel is not less than the length of the mold box.

[0014] Preferably, the drainage channel is inclined from one end of the support platform to the other end, a temporary water collecting trough is provided at the bottom thereof, and a valve is provided at the bottom of the water collecting trough.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: by providing a protective shield on the outside of the mold box, the present invention can shield the drainage holes on the mold box sidewalls, preventing the squeezed water from splashing into the surrounding space during the tofu pressing process. The drainage channel formed by the protective shield and the mold box sidewalls can guide the squeezed wastewater for directional discharge, preventing disorderly splashing of water and contaminating the production environment or equipment, while also facilitating centralized collection and treatment of wastewater. The protective shield can also block high-pressure liquid or debris that may splash out of the drainage holes during the tofu compaction process, reducing the risk of burns or mechanical injury to operators and improving safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is the front view of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the mold box of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the protective cover of the present invention; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the protective cover of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the pressing plate of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The present invention will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: like Figures 1 to 5As shown, the tofu production and compacting device described in the present invention includes a support platform 1, a support frame 2 is provided above the support platform 1, and a cylinder 3 connected to an air source is provided on the support frame 2. A mold box 4 is movably provided on the support platform 1. The mold box 4 can be flexibly taken from the support platform 1 to facilitate loading and unloading of tofu into the mold box 4. The side walls and bottom walls of the mold box 4 are both provided with drainage holes 5 for draining moisture from the tofu out of the mold box 4 during the compaction process. A protective cover 6 is provided on the outside of the mold box 4. The protective cover 6 is a vertically penetrating structure, and a drainage channel is formed between its inner wall and the side wall of the mold box 4. Since the bottom of the mold box 4 is placed on the support platform 1, it is only necessary to protect the drainage holes 5 on the side wall of the mold box 4. By providing the protective cover 6, the drainage channel formed by the protective cover and the side wall of the mold box 4 can be used to guide the squeezed wastewater to be discharged in a directional manner, thereby preventing disorderly splashing of water from contaminating the production environment or equipment, and facilitating the centralized collection and treatment of wastewater.

[0018] Furthermore, the detachable connection between the protective cover 6 and the mold box 4 facilitates removal of the protective cover 6 for cleaning its inner wall, ensuring safety and hygiene during tofu processing. Specifically, threaded holes 7 are provided on the upper portions of the protective cover 6 and the mold box 4, with fastening screws disposed within the threaded holes 7. The screws are sequentially inserted through the threaded holes 7 on the mold box 4 and the protective cover 6 to complete the connection between the mold box 4 and the protective cover 6, resulting in a simple structure and convenient and quick operation. Preferably, the threaded holes 7 on the mold box 4 are countersunk to prevent the top of the screw from protruding from the top of the mold box 4 after installation, thereby facilitating the neat stacking and storage of multiple mold boxes 4.

[0019] Furthermore, the telescopic end of the cylinder 3 is connected to a protective cover 8, which is arranged on the upper part of the pressing plate 9, and a through hole 10 is provided on the top of the pressing plate 9; the pressing plate 9 is used to cover the top of the tofu in the mold box 4, so that the cylinder 3 can extend downward to apply pressure; the setting of the protective cover 8 can prevent the water squeezed out of the tofu from splashing upward through the through hole 10 when the cylinder 3 applies pressure, and falling on the support platform 1 and the support frame 2, which is difficult to clean; so that the water flows along the through hole 10 into the mold box 4 and is discharged from the drainage hole 5 on the side wall of the mold box 4. Preferably, the longitudinal section of the protective cover 8 is an isosceles trapezoidal structure, which provides a certain buffer space for the water flow. The two ends of the protective cover 8 along the length direction of the pressure plate 9 are conductive, which is convenient for cleaning the inner wall of the protective cover 8 and ensuring hygiene during tofu processing; in addition, support rods 11 connected to the pressure plate 9 are provided at both ends of the protective cover 8 to enhance the structural strength of the protective cover 8; a support beam 12 is provided in the middle of the pressure plate 9, and a support column 13 is provided on the support beam 12. The top of the support column 13 extends to the top of the protective cover 8, and a reinforcement plate 14 is provided on the corresponding top of the protective cover 8. The telescopic end of the cylinder 3 is connected to the reinforcement plate 14 to ensure that the protective cover 8 will not be deformed when the cylinder 3 applies pressure, thereby ensuring its structural strength; reinforcing plates 15 are provided between both ends of the support beam 12 and the pressure plate 9 to ensure the stability of the support beam 12 and the pressure plate 9.

[0020] Furthermore, the top of the support platform 1 is hollowed out, typically made of spaced square tubes, to provide bottom support for the mold box 4 while facilitating the extruded water to fall along the gaps between the square tubes. In the present invention, a drainage channel 16 is provided at the bottom of the support platform 1. The width of the drainage channel 16 is no less than the length of the mold box 4, so as to receive the water within the mold box 4 and avoid the prior art practice of directly discharging the water within the mold box 4 onto the ground, which is difficult to clean and pollutes the working environment. The drainage channel 16 is tilted from one end of the support platform 1 to the other end to facilitate the discharge of water. Baffles extend upward on both sides of the width of the drainage channel 16, forming a groove structure to prevent water from overflowing from the sides during the falling process. A temporary water collection trough 17 is also provided at the bottom of the drainage channel 16, with a valve at the bottom. The arrangement of the water collection trough 17 allows the valve to be closed between replacements of the water collection vessel to prevent water from spilling during this process. In this embodiment, in order to further ensure that the water discharged from the side of the mold box 4 smoothly enters the drainage channel 16, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, the inner wall of the bottom of the protective cover 6 is set as an inwardly inclined diversion slope 18 to provide diversion for the water splashed onto the protective cover 6 so that it can smoothly enter the drainage channel 16.

[0021] When the present invention is in operation, the tofu raw materials that need to be compacted and formed are placed in a mold box 4 lined with a filter cloth. The upper part of the filter cloth is then placed on the top of the tofu. The mold box 4 is pushed under the cylinder 3. The cylinder 3 is started, and the cylinder 3 drives the pressing plate 9 to enter the mold box 4 and press on the filter cloth. As the cylinder 3 continues to press downward, the water in the tofu is squeezed out through the drainage holes 5 at the bottom of the mold box 4 and the drainage holes 5 on the side walls. The water discharged from the drainage holes 5 at the bottom of the mold box 4 enters the drainage channel 16 below. The water discharged from the drainage holes 5 on the side walls will splash onto the inner wall of the protective cover 6, flow downward along the inner wall of the protective cover 6, and gradually enter the drainage channel 16 below to be discharged through the drainage channel 16. The present invention, through the provision of the protective cover 6, utilizes the drainage channel formed by it and the side wall of the mold box 4 to guide the squeezed wastewater to be discharged in a directional manner, effectively avoiding the situation where the water flow splashes randomly and pollutes the production environment or equipment, while facilitating the centralized collection and treatment of wastewater, and is highly practical.

Claims

1. A tofu production compacting device, characterized by: It includes a support platform, a support frame is arranged above the support platform, a cylinder is arranged on the support frame, a mold box is movably arranged on the support platform, the side walls and bottom walls of the mold box are provided with drainage holes, and a protective cover is arranged on the outside of the mold box. The protective cover is a structure that penetrates from top to bottom, and a discharge channel is formed between the inner wall of the protective cover and the side walls of the mold box.

2. The tofu production compacting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover is detachably connected to the mold box.

3. The tofu production compacting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protective cover and the upper portion of the mold box are correspondingly provided with threaded holes, and fastening screws are provided in the threaded holes.

4. The tofu production compacting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The threaded holes on the mold box are countersunk holes.

5. The tofu production compacting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic end of the cylinder is connected to a protective cover, which is arranged on the upper part of the pressure plate, and a through hole is arranged through the top of the pressure plate.

6. The tofu production compacting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The longitudinal section of the protective cover is an isosceles trapezoidal structure.

7. The tofu production compacting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Support rods connected to the pressing plate are provided at both ends of the protective cover.

8. The tofu production compacting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A support beam is provided in the middle of the pressure plate, a support column is provided on the support beam, the top of the support column extends to the top of the protective cover, and a reinforcement plate is provided on the top of the protective cover accordingly, and the telescopic end of the cylinder is connected to the reinforcement plate.

9. The tofu production compacting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support platform is hollowed out, and a drainage channel is provided at its bottom. The width of the drainage channel is not less than the length of the mold box.

10. The tofu production compacting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The drainage channel is arranged to be inclined from one end of the support platform to the other end, and a temporary water collecting trough is arranged at the bottom thereof, and a valve is arranged at the bottom of the water collecting trough.

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