Concentration equipment and concentration method for producing fruit pulp or jam soft sweets

Abstract

The invention discloses concentration equipment and a concentration method for producing fruit pulp or jam soft sweets.The concentration equipment is characterized in that a fixing seat is fixedly connected to the upper surface of a concentration tank, a transfer case is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing seat, a stirring motor is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the transfer case, and a first shaft seat is fixedly connected to the interior of a case body of the transfer case; a second shaft seat is fixedly connected into a box body of the transfer case, the first shaft seat is rotationally connected with a first gear transmission rod, a main output shaft is rotationally connected into the transfer case, the outer surface of the main output shaft is fixedly connected with a bevel gear, the bevel gear is meshed with one end of the first gear transmission rod, and the second shaft seat is rotationally connected with a second gear transmission rod. According to the equipment, the stirring motor drives the main output shaft to rotate, the hollow rotating shaft drives the gear shaft, the rotating rod and the stirring head to rotate through transmission structures such as the bevel gear and the gear transmission rod, and meanwhile, the main output shaft drives the rotating arm, the swing rod fixing seat and the swing rod to swing, so that the stirring head rotates and swings in the concentration tank, and the stirring range is expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of concentration equipment, in particular to a concentration equipment and a concentration method for producing pulp or jam soft candy. Background Art

[0002] In the production process of fruit pulp or jam candy, the concentration process is one of the key links. The performance of its equipment and the rationality of the method directly affect the quality of the product and production efficiency.

[0003] Currently, existing fruit pulp or jam concentrating equipment has several shortcomings in practical applications. For example, the mixing structure design is not rational, the mixing range is limited, and it is difficult to ensure uniform mixing of materials. This leads to uneven heating of different parts of the material during the concentration process, affecting the concentration effect and product quality. The coordination between the heating and evaporation systems is not perfect, and the steam generated during the concentration process cannot be effectively collected and purified, resulting in a waste of resources. At the same time, the monitoring and safety assurance functions of the equipment are relatively simple, lacking real-time and accurate monitoring and control of key parameters such as temperature and pressure. During the production process, safety hazards may arise due to excessive temperature or abnormal pressure, and it is difficult to ensure the stability of the concentration process, which in turn affects production efficiency and product quality consistency.

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, it is urgent to design a concentrating equipment and a corresponding concentrating method for the production of fruit pulp or jam soft candy with good stirring effect, high concentrating efficiency, safety and reliability to meet the needs of actual production. Therefore, this scheme proposes a concentrating equipment and a concentrating method for the production of fruit pulp or jam soft candy. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a concentration equipment and concentration method for the production of fruit pulp or jam candy. The equipment drives the main output shaft to rotate through a stirring motor, and through transmission structures such as bevel gears and gear transmission rods, the hollow rotating shaft drives the gear shaft, rotating rod and stirring head to rotate. At the same time, the main output shaft drives the rotating arm, the rocker arm fixing seat and the rocker arm to swing, so that the stirring head can both rotate and swing in the concentration tank, expand the stirring range, ensure that the fruit pulp or jam is mixed evenly, and improve the concentration efficiency and material uniformity.

[0006] The present invention also provides the above-mentioned concentrating equipment for producing pulp or jam jelly candy, comprising: a concentrating tank, wherein the upper surface of the concentrating tank is fixedly connected to a fixing seat, the upper surface of the fixing seat is fixedly connected to a transfer case, the upper surface of the transfer case is fixedly connected to a stirring motor, a first shaft seat is fixedly connected to the interior of the transfer case, a second shaft seat is fixedly connected to the interior of the transfer case, the first shaft seat is rotatably connected to a first gear transmission rod, a main output shaft is rotatably connected to the interior of the transfer case, an outer surface of the main output shaft is fixedly connected to bevel gears, the bevel gears are meshed with one end of the first gear transmission rod, the second shaft seat is rotatably connected to the second gear transmission rod, and the other end of the first gear transmission rod is meshed with the second gear transmission rod via a right-angle gear set; The outer surface of the main output shaft is rotatably connected to a hollow rotating shaft, the other end of the gear transmission rod 2 is meshed with the hollow rotating shaft through a gear set, the output end of the stirring motor is fixedly connected to the main output shaft, the other end of the main output shaft is fixedly connected to a rotating arm, the other end of the rotating arm is fixedly connected to a rocker arm fixing seat, and the hollow rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the fixing seat; the inner top of the concentrating tank is fixedly connected to a coupling connecting seat, the interior of the coupling connecting seat is rotatably connected to a gear shaft, one end of the gear shaft is meshed with the hollow rotating shaft through a gear set, and the other end of the gear shaft is fixedly connected to a universal coupling; The inner wall of the concentration tank is fixedly connected to a reinforcement plate, the outer surface of the reinforcement plate is fixedly connected to a support arm, one end of the support arm is fixedly connected to a ball head seat, the inside of the ball head seat is movably connected to a ball head, the ball head is fixedly connected to a rocker arm, the upper end of the rocker arm is fixedly connected to the rocker arm fixing seat, the inside of the rocker arm is rotatably connected to a rotating rod, the lower end of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to a stirring head, and the other end of the rotating rod is connected to the universal coupling.

[0007] According to the present invention, a concentrating device for producing pulp or jam candy is provided. An electric heating device is provided inside the concentrating tank. The upper surface of the concentrating tank is fixedly connected to a filling port, and the lower surface of the concentrating tank is fixedly connected to a discharge port.

[0008] According to a concentration device for producing pulp or jam candy provided by the present invention, an evaporation pipe is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentration tank body, and the evaporation pipe is connected to a distillation purification device through a conveying pipe. A safety valve is provided on the upper surface of the concentration tank, and the safety valve is connected to the interior of the concentration tank.

[0009] According to a concentrating device for producing pulp or jam candy provided by the present invention, a temperature sensor is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentrating tank, the temperature sensor is connected to the interior of the concentrating tank, and a support frame is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the concentrating tank.

[0010] According to the concentrating equipment for producing pulp or jam candy provided by the present invention, an exhaust valve is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentrating tank, and the exhaust valve is communicated with the interior of the concentrating tank.

[0011] According to the concentrating equipment for producing pulp or jam candy provided by the present invention, a pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentrating tank, and the pressure sensor is communicated with the interior of the concentrating tank.

[0012] According to the concentrating equipment for producing pulp or jam candy provided by the present invention, the stirring head is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the swing rod, and the driving range of the swing rod is limited to the interior of the concentrating tank.

[0013] According to the present invention, a method for concentrating fruit pulp or jam for producing soft candies comprises the following steps: Step 1, feeding: opening a feeding port on the upper surface of a concentration tank, and conveying the fruit pulp or jam to be concentrated into the concentration tank through the feeding port. The feeding amount is determined according to the volume of the concentration tank and production requirements. After the feeding is completed, the feeding port is closed; Step 2: Start the equipment: Turn on the stirring motor, which drives the main output shaft to rotate. The main output shaft is meshed with the bevel gear and the gear transmission rod 1, and the gear transmission rod 1 and the gear transmission rod 2 are meshed through the right-angle gear set, thereby transmitting power to the hollow rotating shaft. The hollow rotating shaft then drives the gear shaft to rotate through the gear set, and the gear shaft drives the rotating rod to rotate through the universal joint, so that the stirring head stirs in the concentration tank, further expanding the stirring range and ensuring that the pulp or jam is evenly mixed. Set the appropriate heating temperature to start heating and concentrating the material in the tank. At the same time, start the distillation and purification device connected to the evaporation pipeline to collect and purify the steam generated during the concentration process. Step 3: Real-time monitoring and control: A temperature sensor fixed to the top surface of the concentration tank monitors the temperature inside the tank in real time. If the temperature is too high or too low, the power of the electric heating device is adjusted in time. A pressure sensor monitors the pressure inside the tank in real time. When the pressure exceeds the set value of the safety valve, the safety valve automatically opens to release the pressure to ensure equipment safety. Based on production needs, the air pressure in the tank is adjusted in a timely manner through the exhaust valve to ensure a stable concentration process. Step 4. Concentration completion and discharge: Continuously observe the data from the temperature sensor, pressure sensor, and the concentration status of the material. When the predetermined concentration index is reached, turn off the stirring motor and electric heating device, stop the concentration process, and discharge the concentrated pulp or jam for subsequent soft candy production processes. Beneficial effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a concentration device and a concentration method for producing pulp or jam soft candy. The device drives the main output shaft to rotate through a stirring motor, and through transmission structures such as bevel gears and gear transmission rods, the hollow rotating shaft drives the gear shaft, rotating rod and stirring head to rotate. At the same time, the main output shaft drives the rotating arm, the rocker arm fixing seat and the rocker arm to swing, so that the stirring head can both rotate and swing in the concentration tank, expand the stirring range, ensure uniform mixing of the pulp or jam, and improve the concentration efficiency and material uniformity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments; Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a concentrating device for producing pulp or jam soft candy according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a concentrating device for producing pulp or jam soft candy according to the present invention; Figure 3 A top view of a concentrating device for producing pulp or jam candy according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a transmission box of a concentration device for producing pulp or jam soft candy according to the present invention; Figure 5 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the universal coupling structure of a concentrating device for producing pulp or jam soft candy.

[0016] Legend: 1. Concentration tank; 2. Filling port; 3. Evaporation pipe; 4. Stirring motor; 5. Transfer case; 501. Main output shaft; 502. Bevel gear; 503. Shaft seat 1; 504. Gear transmission rod 1; 505. Shaft seat 2; 506. Gear transmission rod 2; 507. Hollow shaft; 508. Rotating arm; 509. Rocker arm fixing seat; 6. Fixing seat; 7. Pressure sensor; 8. Safety valve; 9. Temperature sensor; 10. Exhaust valve; 11. Discharge port; 12. Support frame; 13. Rocker arm; 14. Reinforcement plate; 15. Support arm; 16. Ball head seat; 17. Ball head; 18. Stirring head; 19. Coupling connection seat; 20. Gear shaft; 21. Universal joint; 22. Rotating rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present invention, but it should not be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] Reference Figure 1-5The embodiment of the present invention provides a concentrating device for producing pulp or jam soft candy, which includes: a concentrating tank 1, a fixing seat 6 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentrating tank 1, a transfer case 5 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing seat 6, a stirring motor 4 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the transfer case 5, a shaft seat 1 503 is fixedly connected to the interior of the transfer case 5, a shaft seat 2 505 is fixedly connected to the interior of the transfer case 5, the shaft seat 1 503 is rotatably connected to the gear transmission rod 1 504, a main output shaft 501 is rotatably connected to the interior of the transfer case 5, an outer surface of the main output shaft 501 is fixedly connected to an umbrella gear 502, and the umbrella gear 502 is connected to the gear transmission rod 1 One end of 504 is engaged, and the shaft seat 2 505 is rotatably connected to the gear transmission rod 2 506, and the other end of the gear transmission rod 1 504 is meshed with the gear transmission rod 2 506 through a right-angle gear set; the outer surface of the main output shaft 501 is rotatably connected to the hollow rotating shaft 507, and the other end of the gear transmission rod 2 506 is meshed with the hollow rotating shaft 507 through a gear set. The output end of the stirring motor 4 is fixedly connected to the main output shaft 501, and the other end of the main output shaft 501 is fixedly connected to the rotating arm 508, and the other end of the rotating arm 508 is fixedly connected to the swing arm fixing seat 509, and the hollow rotating shaft 507 is rotatably connected to the fixing seat 6; The top of the concentrating tank 1 is fixedly connected to a coupling seat 19, which is internally rotatably connected to a gear shaft 20. One end of the gear shaft 20 meshes with the hollow rotating shaft 507 via a gear train, and the other end of the gear shaft 20 is fixedly connected to a universal coupling 21. A reinforcing plate 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the concentrating tank 1. The outer surface of the reinforcing plate 14 is fixedly connected to a support arm 15. One end of the support arm 15 is fixedly connected to a ball seat 16. A ball head 17 is movably connected to the inner surface of the ball seat 16. A swing arm 13 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the swing arm 13 and is internally rotatably connected to a rotating rod 22. The lower end of the rotating rod 22 is fixedly connected to a stirring head 18, and the other end of the rotating rod 22 is connected to the universal coupling 21. An electric heating device is provided inside the concentrating tank 1. A material injection port 2 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentrating tank 1, and a material discharge port 11 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the concentrating tank 1.

[0019] The top surface of the concentrating tank 1 is fixedly connected to an evaporation pipe 3, which is connected to a distillation and purification device via a delivery pipe. A safety valve 8 is provided on the top surface of the concentrating tank 1, which communicates with the interior of the concentrating tank 1. A temperature sensor 9 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the concentrating tank 1, which communicates with the interior of the concentrating tank 1. A support frame 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the concentrating tank 1. An exhaust valve 10 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the concentrating tank 1, which communicates with the interior of the concentrating tank 1. A pressure sensor 7 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the concentrating tank 1, which communicates with the interior of the concentrating tank 1. A stirring head 18 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of a rocker arm 13, and the range of movement of the rocker arm 13 is limited to the interior of the concentrating tank 1.

[0020] Working Principle: A method for concentrating fruit pulp or jam for producing soft candy, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Feeding: Open the injection port 2 on the upper surface of the concentration tank 1 and feed the pulp or jam to be concentrated into the concentration tank 1 through the injection port 2. The feeding amount is determined according to the volume of the concentration tank 1 and production requirements. After the feeding is completed, close the injection port 2; Step 2, start the equipment: turn on the stirring motor 4, the stirring motor 4 drives the main output shaft 501 to rotate, the main output shaft 501 is meshed with the gear transmission rod 1 504 through the bevel gear 502, and the gear transmission rod 1 504 is meshed with the gear transmission rod 2 506 through the right-angle gear set, so as to transmit power to the hollow rotating shaft 507; the hollow rotating shaft 507 then drives the gear shaft 20 to rotate through the gear set, and the gear shaft 20 drives the rotating rod 22 to rotate through the universal coupling 21, so that the stirring head 18 stirs in the concentration tank 1, and at the same time, the rotation of the main output shaft 501 drives the rotating arm 508, the swing arm fixing seat 509 and the swing arm 13 to swing, further expanding the stirring range to ensure that the pulp or jam is evenly mixed, turn on the electric heating device inside the concentration tank 1, set the appropriate heating temperature, start heating and concentrating the material in the tank, and at the same time turn on the distillation purification device connected to the evaporation pipe 3 to collect and purify the steam generated during the concentration process; Step 3: Real-time monitoring and control: The temperature inside the concentration tank 1 is monitored in real time using a temperature sensor 9 fixed to the upper surface. If the temperature is too high or too low, the power of the electric heating device is adjusted in a timely manner. The pressure inside the tank is monitored in real time using a pressure sensor 7. When the pressure exceeds the set value of the safety valve 8, the safety valve 8 automatically opens to release the pressure to ensure equipment safety. According to production needs, the air pressure in the tank is adjusted in a timely manner through the exhaust valve 10 to ensure a stable concentration process. Step 4. Concentration completion and discharge: Continuously observe the data from the temperature sensor 9, the pressure sensor 7 and the concentration state of the material. When the predetermined concentration index is reached, turn off the stirring motor 4 and the electric heating device, stop the concentration process, open the discharge port 11 on the lower surface of the concentration tank 1, and discharge the concentrated pulp or jam for subsequent soft candy production processes.

[0021] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by ordinary technicians in the technical field without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A concentrating device for producing pulp or jam soft candy, characterized in that: include: A concentration tank (1), wherein the upper surface of the concentration tank (1) is fixedly connected to a fixing seat (6), the upper surface of the fixing seat (6) is fixedly connected to a transfer case (5), the upper surface of the transfer case (5) is fixedly connected to a stirring motor (4), the interior of the transfer case (5) is fixedly connected to a shaft seat 1 (503), the interior of the transfer case (5) is fixedly connected to a shaft seat 2 (505), the shaft seat 1 (503) is rotatably connected to a gear transmission rod 1 (504), the interior of the transfer case (5) is rotatably connected to a main output shaft (501), the outer surface of the main output shaft (501) is fixedly connected to an umbrella tooth (502), the umbrella tooth (502) is meshed with one end of the gear transmission rod 1 (504), the shaft seat 2 (505) is rotatably connected to a gear transmission rod 2 (506), and the other end of the gear transmission rod 1 (504) is meshed with the gear transmission rod 2 (506) via a right-angle gear set; The outer surface of the main output shaft (501) is rotatably connected to a hollow rotating shaft (507), the other end of the second gear transmission rod (506) and the hollow rotating shaft (507) are meshed with each other through a gear set, the output end of the stirring motor (4) is fixedly connected to the main output shaft (501), the other end of the main output shaft (501) is fixedly connected to a rotating arm (508), the other end of the rotating arm (508) is fixedly connected to a swing arm fixing seat (509), and the hollow rotating shaft (507) is rotatably connected to the fixing seat (6); The inner top of the concentration tank (1) is fixedly connected to a coupling connection seat (19), the interior of the coupling connection seat (19) is rotatably connected to a gear shaft (20), one end of the gear shaft (20) is meshed with the hollow rotating shaft (507) through a gear set, and the other end of the gear shaft (20) is fixedly connected to a universal coupling (21); The inner wall of the concentration tank (1) is fixedly connected to a reinforcing plate (14), the outer surface of the reinforcing plate (14) is fixedly connected to a support arm (15), one end of the support arm (15) is fixedly connected to a ball head seat (16), the interior of the ball head seat (16) is movably connected to a ball head (17), the ball head (17) is fixedly connected to a swing rod (13), the upper end of the swing rod (13) is fixedly connected to the swing rod fixing seat (509), the interior of the swing rod (13) is rotatably connected to a rotating rod (22), the lower end of the rotating rod (22) is fixedly connected to a stirring head (18), and the other end of the rotating rod (22) is connected to the universal joint (21).

2. The concentrating device for producing pulp or jam candy according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric heating device is provided inside the concentration tank (1), a material injection port (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentration tank (1), and a material discharge port (11) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the concentration tank (1).

3. The concentrating device for producing pulp or jam candy according to claim 1, characterized in that: An evaporation pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentration tank body (1), and the evaporation pipe (3) is connected to a distillation purification device through a delivery pipe. A safety valve (8) is provided on the upper surface of the concentration tank (1), and the safety valve (8) is connected to the interior of the concentration tank (1).

4. The concentrating device for producing pulp or jam candy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (9) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentration tank (1), and the temperature sensor (9) is communicated with the interior of the concentration tank (1). A support frame (12) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the concentration tank (1).

5. The concentrating device for producing pulp or jam candy according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust valve (10) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentration tank (1), and the exhaust valve (10) is communicated with the interior of the concentration tank (1).

6. The concentrating device for producing pulp or jam candy according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure sensor (7) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentration tank (1), and the pressure sensor (7) is communicated with the interior of the concentration tank (1).

7. The concentrating device for producing pulp or jam candy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring head (18) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the swing rod (13), and the driving range of the swing rod (13) is limited to the interior of the concentration tank (1).

8. A method for concentrating fruit pulp or jam soft candy, using the concentrating device for producing fruit pulp or jam soft candy according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: Feeding: Open the injection port (2) on the upper surface of the concentration tank (1), and convey the pulp or jam to be concentrated into the concentration tank (1) through the injection port (2). The feeding amount is determined according to the volume of the concentration tank (1) and production requirements. After the feeding is completed, close the injection port (2); Step 2, start the equipment: turn on the stirring motor (4), the stirring motor (4) drives the main output shaft (501) to rotate, the main output shaft (501) is meshed with the bevel gear (502) and the gear transmission rod 1 (504), and the gear transmission rod 1 (504) and the gear transmission rod 2 (506) are meshed through the right-angle gear set, and the power is transmitted to the hollow shaft (507); the hollow shaft (507) then drives the gear shaft (20) to rotate through the gear set, and the gear shaft (20) drives the rotating rod (20) through the universal joint (21). 2) rotating so that the stirring head (18) stirs the material in the concentration tank (1), and at the same time, the main output shaft (501) rotates to drive the rotating arm (508), the swing arm fixing seat (509) and the swing arm (13) to swing, thereby further expanding the stirring range and ensuring that the pulp or jam is evenly mixed. The electric heating device inside the concentration tank (1) is turned on, and a suitable heating temperature is set to start heating and concentrating the material in the tank. At the same time, the distillation and purification device connected to the evaporation pipe (3) is turned on to collect and purify the steam generated during the concentration process; Step 3, real-time monitoring and control: The temperature inside the concentration tank (1) is monitored in real time by a temperature sensor (9) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the concentration tank. If the temperature is too high or too low, the power of the electric heating device is adjusted in time. The pressure inside the tank is monitored in real time by a pressure sensor (7). When the pressure exceeds the set value of the safety valve (8), the safety valve (8) automatically opens to release the pressure to ensure the safety of the equipment. According to production needs, the air pressure in the tank is adjusted in time by the exhaust valve (10) to ensure that the concentration process is stable. Step 4, concentration completion and discharge: continuously observe the data of the temperature sensor (9), the pressure sensor (7) and the concentration state of the material. When the predetermined concentration index is reached, turn off the stirring motor (4) and the electric heating device, stop the concentration process, open the discharge port (11) on the lower surface of the concentration tank (1), and discharge the concentrated pulp or jam for use in the subsequent soft candy production process.

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