Automatic tablet press for oat processing

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic tablet press for oat processing, and relates to the technical field of food processing equipment.The automatic tablet press comprises a machine table, and a feeding mechanism for adding oats and auxiliary materials is arranged at the top of the machine table; the feeding mechanism comprises a main material bin fixedly installed on one side of the top of the machine table and an auxiliary material bin fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the machine table. A processing mechanism for tabletting and mixing oats and auxiliary materials is arranged in the machine table, the processing mechanism comprises a first extrusion roller and a second extrusion roller which are symmetrically distributed in the machine table, and the first extrusion roller and the second extrusion roller are rotationally connected with the inner wall of the machine table; meanwhile, an additional roller is rotationally mounted at the top of the first extrusion roller; and a discharging mechanism for separating finished products and excess materials is arranged at the bottom of the machine table. The automatic tablet press for oat processing disclosed by the invention has the effects of multifunctionality and high economic benefit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic tablet press for oat processing. Background Technology

[0002] Oatmeal is a popular health food. To enhance its nutrition and taste, it is often supplemented with ingredients such as chia seeds, dried fruit, and chopped nuts. Currently, the mainstream production process is the "post-mixing" mode, which means that the oatmeal and supplements are produced separately first, and then the two are physically mixed in a mixer to obtain the final product.

[0003] However, this mixing method has inherent drawbacks: On the one hand, in the traditional stirring and mixing method, small particles of auxiliary materials (such as chia seeds) are easily separated from the oat flakes during transportation, storage and consumption, resulting in the auxiliary materials being distributed at the bottom of the packaging bag. During consumption, customers can usually only pour out the top layer of oat flakes, while the auxiliary materials at the bottom of the packaging bag are difficult to remove, resulting in poor product consumption. On the other hand, the oat flakes prepared by this method have a poor overall shape, and the physical mixing cannot form an integrated structure. They are prone to separation when brewed, affecting the sensory and eating experience. In addition, it requires multiple sets of equipment, has a long process, high energy consumption, and poses a risk of cross-contamination. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention discloses an automatic tableting machine for oat processing, which aims to solve the technical problem that existing equipment for mixing auxiliary materials in oat flake production has shortcomings in terms of working efficiency and completeness.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An automatic flaking machine for oat processing includes a machine base, and a feeding mechanism for adding oats and auxiliary materials is provided on the top of the machine base. The feeding mechanism includes a main material bin fixedly installed on one side of the top of the machine base and an auxiliary material bin fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the machine base. The machine is equipped with a processing mechanism for pressing and mixing oats and auxiliary materials. The processing mechanism includes a first extrusion roller and a second extrusion roller symmetrically distributed inside the machine. Both the first extrusion roller and the second extrusion roller are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the machine. At the same time, an additional roller is rotatably installed on the top of the first extrusion roller. The bottom of the machine is provided with a feeding mechanism for separating finished products and waste materials. The feeding mechanism includes a slide plate fixedly installed at the bottom of the machine. The slide plate has several evenly distributed screen openings inside, and the size of the screen openings increases sequentially along the horizontal direction. The feeding mechanism, in conjunction with the processing mechanism, compresses oats and auxiliary materials into tablets, and the unloading mechanism separates and recycles the finished product and any fallen residue.

[0006] By incorporating a feeding mechanism into the existing oatmeal and topping mixture production process, a new method replaces the traditional "post-mixing" processing mode. The feeding mechanism simultaneously feeds oatmeal and toppings (chia seeds, fruit pieces, and nuts), and, with the aid of extrusion rollers of different structures, sequentially shapes the oatmeal and presses and mixes the oatmeal and toppings. This method avoids adhesion and significantly improves the structural stability of the finished product through high pressure, overcoming the inherent defects of the "post-mixing" process. The resulting product is less prone to separation during brewing, resulting in better taste and nutrition. Furthermore, mixing and shaping are integrated into a continuous process, shortening the workflow and saving on equipment investment and energy consumption. The additional feeding mechanism can perform multiple functions according to production requirements: firstly, screening the finished product and any loose material; secondly, screening oatmeal products mixed with different toppings; and thirdly, screening various mixed materials. This significantly improves the functionality and operational efficiency of traditional equipment.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a distribution bin is fixedly installed between the main material bin and the auxiliary material bin, and the auxiliary material bin has several material cavities evenly distributed inside.

[0008] By incorporating a feeding mechanism into an existing oatmeal and ingredient mixing food production process, the traditional "post-mixing" processing mode is replaced with a feeding mechanism. Utilizing the coordinated operation of the main material silo, auxiliary material silo, and distribution silo, oatmeal and auxiliary materials (such as chia seeds, fruit pieces, and nuts) are simultaneously fed. With the help of extrusion rollers of different structures, the oatmeal is shaped and the oatmeal and auxiliary materials are pressed and mixed in sequence. This process avoids adhesion and significantly improves the structural stability of the mixed product through strong pressure.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the first extrusion roller and the second extrusion roller have a height difference in the vertical direction, the main material bin is located on top of the first extrusion roller, and the auxiliary material bin is located on top of the second extrusion roller and is in contact with the surface of the second extrusion roller.

[0010] By incorporating a first extrusion roller, a second extrusion roller, and an auxiliary roller into the machine base, this equipment differs from traditional equipment that only extrudes oats. It first utilizes the first extrusion roller in conjunction with the auxiliary roller to complete the initial pressing and shaping of the oats. Then, it uses the operation of the second and first extrusion rollers to complete the pressing and mixing of the oat flakes and auxiliary materials. This integrates mixing and shaping into a continuous process, shortening the workflow and saving on equipment investment and energy consumption.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the slide plate is located below the junction of the first and second extrusion rollers, and a recycling box is placed at the bottom of the machine, the recycling box being distributed at the bottom of several of the screen openings.

[0012] By adding a sliding plate structure with a built-in sieve at the bottom of the machine, the machine can unload the stamped oat flakes. It can also perform multiple functions according to production requirements: first, to screen the mixed finished product and the detached residue; second, to screen the oat flakes mixed with different auxiliary materials; and third, to screen the various residues mixed together. This greatly improves the functionality and operational efficiency of traditional equipment.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the surface of the second extrusion roller is provided with a plurality of uniformly distributed and differently shaped fitting grooves, each of which is distributed at the bottom of one of the material cavities.

[0014] By providing an adaptation groove structure on the surface of the second extrusion roller that is adapted to the shape of the auxiliary material to be processed, the auxiliary material to be processed is rotated and conveyed into the extrusion zone of the second extrusion roller and the first extrusion roller, thereby maintaining the stable and reasonable fusion of oat flakes and auxiliary materials.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the outer side of the additional roller is provided with teeth that press against the top of the first extrusion roller, causing concave indentations to appear on the surface of the extruded oat flakes.

[0016] By incorporating a toothed structure on the auxiliary roller to work in conjunction with the operation of the first extrusion roller, concave grooves appear on the surface of the stamped oat flakes. This assists the subsequent second and first extrusion rollers in stamping the oat flakes and auxiliary materials, thereby improving the fusion effect of the oat flakes and auxiliary materials.

[0017] As can be seen from the above, the automatic tablet press for oat processing provided by the present invention has the following technical effects.

[0018] Firstly, by adding a feeding mechanism to the existing oatmeal and topping mixture production process, the traditional "post-mixing" processing mode is replaced by a feeding mechanism that works in conjunction with the processing mechanism. The feeding mechanism, which has a grading function, simultaneously feeds oatmeal and toppings (chia seeds, fruit pieces, and nuts, etc.). In conjunction with the extrusion rollers of different structures in the processing mechanism, the oatmeal is shaped and the oatmeal and toppings are pressed and mixed in sequence. This method differs from the sticky mixing method and significantly improves the structural stability of the mixed product through strong pressure. It solves the inherent defects of the "post-mixing" process, making it less prone to separation during brewing, resulting in better taste and nutrition. Furthermore, it integrates mixing and shaping into a continuous process, shortening the process and saving equipment investment and energy consumption.

[0019] Secondly, by setting an additional sliding plate structure with built-in sieves at the bottom of the machine, the sliding plate is used to feed the stamped oat flakes into finished products, and multiple functions can be realized according to production requirements. 1. Screen the mixed finished product and the remaining material that has fallen off; 2. Screen the finished oatmeal product containing different additives; 3. Screening of various mixed residues greatly improves the functionality and operational efficiency of traditional equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure proposed in this invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall internal structure proposed in this invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the overall structure proposed in this invention.

[0023] Figure 4 The present invention proposes Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a side view of the overall structure proposed in this invention.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second extrusion roller structure proposed in this invention.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism proposed in this invention.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution bin structure proposed in this invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Machine base; 2. Feeding mechanism; 201. Main material bin; 202. Auxiliary material bin; 203. Distribution bin; 204. Material chamber; 2041. Feeding port; 3. Processing mechanism; 301. First extrusion roller; 302. Second extrusion roller; 3021. Adaptor groove; 3022. Adjusting screw; 303. Auxiliary roller; 3031. Teeth; 4. Discharging mechanism; 401. Slide plate; 402. Screen; 403. Partition; 404. Recycling box; 4041. Box compartment. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0030] The automatic tableting machine for oat processing disclosed in this invention is mainly used in the processing of oat flakes mixed with fruit and vegetable ingredients.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 8 An automatic flaking machine for oat processing includes a machine base 1. The top of the machine base 1 is provided with a feeding mechanism 2 for adding oats and auxiliary materials. The feeding mechanism 2 includes a main material bin 201 fixedly installed on one side of the top of the machine base 1 and an auxiliary material bin 202 fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the machine base 1. The machine 1 is equipped with a processing mechanism 3 for pressing and mixing oats and auxiliary materials. The processing mechanism 3 includes a first extrusion roller 301 and a second extrusion roller 302 symmetrically distributed inside the machine 1. The first extrusion roller 301 and the second extrusion roller 302 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the machine 1. At the same time, an auxiliary roller 303 is rotatably installed on the top of the first extrusion roller 301. The bottom of the machine base 1 is provided with a feeding mechanism 4 for separating finished products and waste materials. The feeding mechanism 4 includes a slide plate 401 fixedly installed at the bottom of the machine base 1. The slide plate 401 has several evenly distributed screens 402 through it, and the size of the screens 402 distributed in the horizontal direction increases sequentially. Using the feeding mechanism 2 in conjunction with the processing mechanism 3, the oats and auxiliary materials are pressed into tablets, and the finished product and the dropped residue are separated and recycled through the unloading mechanism 4.

[0032] In this embodiment: The worker adds the oats to be processed (which have been steam-softened in the previous process) into the main material bin 201, and adds the auxiliary materials to be mixed (chia seeds, fruit pieces, and nuts, etc.) into the auxiliary material bin 202. At the same time, the entire machine 1 is started, causing the motor inside the machine 1 to run and drive the first extrusion roller 301, the second extrusion roller 302, and the auxiliary roller 303 to start synchronously. As the first extrusion roller 301 rotates, the oats inside the main material bin 201 roll along the surface of the first extrusion roller 301 and are squeezed by the rotating auxiliary roller 303. The oats that are squeezed into thin sheets continue to move along the surface of the first extrusion roller 301. Meanwhile, the auxiliary materials located inside the auxiliary material bin 202 will move towards the oat flakes as the second extrusion roller 302 rotates, and mix with the oat flakes. They will be squeezed together by the first extrusion roller 301 and the second extrusion roller 302, causing the oat flakes and auxiliary materials to become one. The finished oat flakes will pass through the gap between the first extrusion roller 301 and the second extrusion roller 302 and fall to the top of the slide plate 401. The finished product will slide along the top of the slide plate 401, while the detached auxiliary materials will fall out separately from the sieve 402 in the middle of the slide plate 401. The size of the sieve 402 distributed in the horizontal direction increases sequentially, which causes the landing point of auxiliary materials of different sizes to be different, thereby performing material separation processing.

[0033] Specifically, the outer side of the auxiliary roller 303 is provided with teeth 3031, which are in contact with the top of the first extrusion roller 301, causing concave marks to appear on the surface of the extruded oat flakes. These concave marks facilitate the thorough mixing of oat flakes and auxiliary materials in the subsequent process.

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 8 In a preferred embodiment, a distribution bin 203 is fixedly installed between the main material bin 201 and the auxiliary material bin 202, and the auxiliary material bin 202 has a plurality of material cavities 204 evenly distributed inside. The first extrusion roller 301 and the second extrusion roller 302 have a height difference in the vertical direction. The main material bin 201 is distributed on the top of the first extrusion roller 301, while the auxiliary material bin 202 is distributed on the top of the second extrusion roller 302 and is in contact with the surface of the second extrusion roller 302.

[0035] Workers place different kinds of auxiliary materials, such as chia seeds, fruit pieces and nuts, into the material cavity 204 inside the auxiliary material hopper 202. When the oat flakes are squeezed by the auxiliary roller 303 and become thin flakes, they continue to move along the surface of the first extrusion roller 301. While moving, they are separated by the material distribution hopper 203, and each part of the separated oat flakes can come into contact with an auxiliary material in the material cavity 204, thereby producing oat flakes with different flavors.

[0036] The surface of the second extrusion roller 302 is provided with several uniformly distributed and differently shaped fitting grooves 3021. Each fitting groove 3021 is located at the bottom of a material cavity 204. The auxiliary materials falling out of the material cavity 204 will enter the interior of the fitting groove 3021 and come into contact with the oat flakes as the second extrusion roller 302 rotates. The bottom of each material cavity 204 is provided with a feeding port 2041. The groove shape of the feeding port 2041 matches the shape of the fitting fitting groove 3021, so that different kinds of auxiliary materials can be fed down.

[0037] Furthermore, a pair of adjusting screws 3022 are threadedly connected to the outer side of the machine base 1. The adjusting screws 3022 and the outer ends of the second extrusion roller 302 are pushed and connected. By rotating the adjusting screws 3022, the distance between the second extrusion roller 302 and the first extrusion roller 301 is adjusted.

[0038] Reference Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, the top of the slide plate 401 is located below the junction of the first extrusion roller 301 and the second extrusion roller 302. A recycling box 404 is placed at the bottom of the machine base 1. The recycling box 404 is distributed at the bottom of several screen openings 402. The size of the screen openings 402 can be adjusted according to product requirements. The adjustment method can be to adjust the position of the screen plate by means of bolts, etc. This is the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] The finished oat flakes will pass through the gap between the first extrusion roller 301 and the second extrusion roller 302 and fall to the top of the slide plate 401. The finished product will slide along the top of the slide plate 401, while the detached auxiliary materials will fall out separately from the sieve 402 in the middle of the slide plate 401. The size of the sieve 402 distributed in the horizontal direction increases sequentially, which causes the landing point of auxiliary materials of different sizes to be different, causing auxiliary materials such as chia seeds, fruit pieces and nuts to fall into different positions inside the recycling box 404.

[0040] The interior of the slide plate 401 is equipped with several partitions 403 as needed. The partitions 403 divide the top of the slide plate 401 into the same number of sections as the material chamber 204, so that the finished product can be either oat flakes mixed with a single auxiliary material or oat flakes mixed with different auxiliary materials.

[0041] Furthermore, the recycling box 404 has several compartments 4041 inside, the same number as the material chamber 204. The compartments 4041 are used to recycle and store different types of auxiliary materials.

[0042] Working principle: During use, the worker adds the oats to be processed (which have been steam-softened in the previous process) into the main feed hopper 201. Different types of auxiliary materials, such as chia seeds, fruit pieces, and nuts, are placed into the material chambers 204 inside the auxiliary feed hopper 202. Simultaneously, the entire machine 1 is started, causing the motor inside the machine 1 to run and drive the first extrusion roller 301, the second extrusion roller 302, and the auxiliary roller 303 to start synchronously. While the first extrusion roller 301 rotates, the oats inside the main feed hopper 201 roll along the surface of the first extrusion roller 301 and are squeezed by the rotating auxiliary roller 303. The squeezed oats, becoming thin flakes, continue to move along the surface of the first extrusion roller 301, separated by the material distribution hopper 203. Meanwhile, the auxiliary materials inside the auxiliary feed hopper 202... As the second extrusion roller 302 rotates, it moves inside the fitting groove 3021 toward the oat flakes, causing each separated portion of oat flakes to come into contact with an auxiliary material in the material chamber 204. Both are squeezed by the first extrusion roller 301 and the second extrusion roller 302, causing the oat flakes and auxiliary materials to fuse together. The finished oat flakes will pass through the gap between the first extrusion roller 301 and the second extrusion roller 302 and fall to the top of the slide plate 401. The finished product will slide along the top of the slide plate 401, while the detached auxiliary materials will fall out separately from the sieve 402 in the middle of the slide plate 401. The size of the sieve 402 distributed in the horizontal direction increases sequentially, which causes the landing point of auxiliary materials of different sizes to be different, causing auxiliary materials such as chia seeds, fruit pieces, and nuts to fall into different positions inside the recycling box 404.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic tableting machine for oat processing, comprising a machine base (1), characterized in that, The top of the machine (1) is provided with a feeding mechanism (2) for adding oats and auxiliary materials. The feeding mechanism (2) includes a main material bin (201) fixedly installed on one side of the top of the machine (1) and an auxiliary material bin (202) fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the machine (1). The machine (1) is equipped with a processing mechanism (3) for pressing and mixing oats and auxiliary materials. The processing mechanism (3) includes a first extrusion roller (301) and a second extrusion roller (302) symmetrically distributed inside the machine (1). The first extrusion roller (301) and the second extrusion roller (302) are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the machine (1). At the same time, an auxiliary roller (303) is rotatably installed on the top of the first extrusion roller (301). The bottom of the machine (1) is provided with a feeding mechanism (4) for separating finished products and waste materials. The feeding mechanism (4) includes a slide plate (401) fixedly installed at the bottom of the machine (1). The slide plate (401) has several uniformly distributed screens (402) through it, and the size of the screens (402) distributed in the horizontal direction increases sequentially. Using the feeding mechanism (2) in conjunction with the processing mechanism (3), oats and auxiliary materials are pressed into tablets, and the finished product and the dropped material are separated and recycled by the unloading mechanism (4).

2. The automatic tableting machine for oat processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A distribution bin (203) is fixedly installed between the main material bin (201) and the auxiliary material bin (202), and the auxiliary material bin (202) has several material cavities (204) evenly distributed inside.

3. The automatic tableting machine for oat processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first extrusion roller (301) and the second extrusion roller (302) have a height difference in the vertical direction. The main material bin (201) is located on the top of the first extrusion roller (301), while the auxiliary material bin (202) is located on the top of the second extrusion roller (302) and is in contact with the surface of the second extrusion roller (302).

4. An automatic tableting machine for oat processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the slide plate (401) is located below the junction of the first extrusion roller (301) and the second extrusion roller (302), and a recycling box (404) is placed at the bottom of the machine base (1), and the recycling box (404) is distributed at the bottom of several of the screens (402).

5. An automatic tableting machine for oat processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the second extrusion roller (302) is provided with a number of different shapes and uniformly distributed adapter grooves (3021), and each adapter groove (3021) is distributed at the bottom of one of the material cavities (204).

6. An automatic tableting machine for oat processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the material cavities (204) has a feeding port (2041) at its bottom, and the groove shape of the feeding port (2041) matches the shape of the fitting adapter groove (3021).

7. An automatic tableting machine for oat processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine base (1) is threaded with a pair of adjusting screws (3022) on the outside, and the adjusting screws (3022) are pushed and connected to the outer end of the second extrusion roller (302).

8. An automatic tableting machine for oat processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the auxiliary roller (303) is provided with teeth (3031), which are pressed into contact with the top of the first extrusion roller (301), causing concave marks to appear on the surface of the extruded oat flakes.

9. An automatic tableting machine for oat processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The interior of the slide plate (401) is equipped with several partitions (403) as needed, which divide the top of the slide plate (401) into the same number of sections as the material cavity (204).

10. An automatic tableting machine for oat processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The recycling box (404) has several compartments (4041) inside, and the number of compartments (4041) is the same as the number of material cavities (204).

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