Large-sized hotpot seasoning filling production device and method

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of hot pot production technology and discloses a giant hot pot base filling production equipment, comprising an oil filling unit, a solid material filling unit, and a pressing unit connected in series. The mold is sequentially delivered to each station via a transfer device. After oil and solid material filling, the material enters the pressing unit. The pressing unit is equipped with a perforated plate-shaped pressing component, the size of which matches the mold. This component can slide downwards to force the solid material into the already filled oil. This design is suitable for the production of large-scale hot pot bases, avoiding the problem of the finished product appearing as a "black and red muddy lump" and lacking layering due to oil-solid mixing. It achieves a layered and aesthetically pleasing effect with a clear red oil base and a dense chili sauce layer on top. Simultaneously, because the density of the solid material is less than that of solidified beef tallow, it tends to float. Pressing allows air to escape, improving density and preventing internal voids and surface unevenness. This ensures a stable base structure that is not easily broken and provides a smooth surface for subsequent sprinkling of sesame seeds and dried chili peppers, improving product appearance and process adaptability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This solution relates to the field of hot pot production technology, specifically to equipment and methods for filling and producing giant hot pot base. Background Technology

[0002] As the core carrier of hot pot flavor, hot pot base exhibits significant differentiation in product form and packaging specifications depending on the application scenario. In the household consumption sector, small packages of hot pot base, mainly in 50-500g sizes, dominate. These products typically mix oils and ingredients (including chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, spices, and fermented bean paste) and solidify them into blocks or ointments. Users only need to add water according to the ratio and boil before use, greatly simplifying the process and meeting the family's need for convenient and standardized meals. In the commercial catering sector, giant hot pot bases in sizes of 10-50KG have emerged to meet the needs of large-scale events, celebrations, specialty food displays, and chain restaurants to maintain consistent flavors and control costs. However, as the size of the hot pot bases increases, production and filling problems arise. Small-packaged hot pot bases typically involve mixing and solidifying the oil, which is simple to do. But if giant hot pot bases use the same filling method, problems such as uneven oil distribution, sedimentation, or oil separation are likely to occur. When businesses use the giant hot pot bases multiple times, the quality of the hot pot bases can fluctuate drastically over time, seriously affecting the product's reputation and user experience.

[0003] To avoid the aforementioned problems, current commercial practices often involve the manual production of giant hot pot bases in the 10-50KG range. This process is slow and can only be used for large celebrations or commercial displays. Alternatively, the "oil" and "ingredients" of the giant hot pot base are packaged separately. When using it, the proportions and order must be strictly followed for stir-frying and simmering, and additional ingredients such as scallions, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns must be added. This process is not only cumbersome but also highly dependent on the skill level of the operators, making it difficult to guarantee the stability and consistency of the flavor. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to provide equipment and method for filling giant hot pot base, so as to automate the filling of giant hot pot base while ensuring the uniformity of filling, thereby improving the production efficiency of giant hot pot base.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a giant hot pot base filling production equipment, including a mold conveying unit for conveying molds. The mold conveying unit includes a transmission component, and the transmission component is connected in series with an oil filling unit, a solid material filling unit, and a pressing unit. The mold passes through the oil filling unit and the solid material filling unit in sequence via the transmission component, and after completing the oil filling and solid material filling operations in sequence, it is conveyed to the pressing unit via the transmission component. The pressing unit includes a pressing component with a hollow plate-like structure. The size of the pressing component is adapted to the base mold and is slidably mounted on the frame. By sliding downwards, the solid material filled by the solid material filling unit is pressed into the oil filling unit.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: When producing small-packaged hot pot base in sizes of 50-500g, the oil and solids are mixed and poured into a mold. After the oil solidifies, it can be packaged. However, when producing large-sized hot pot base, if solids such as broad bean paste and chili paste are mixed with the oil, the base will turn into a large, black and red "mud lump" without any layering after cooling. This makes the hot pot base look very dirty and unappetizing. This solution separates the oil and solids, so that the bottom of the formed hot pot base shows a crystal clear red oil, demonstrating the richness of the oil, while the top shows a firm layer of chili sauce, demonstrating the quality of the ingredients.

[0007] Furthermore, since the density of fermented bean paste and chili paste is generally lower than that of solidified butter, without pressing, the solids will float on the surface of the oil, resulting in voids inside the base and an uneven surface. This solution utilizes a pressing unit to press the solids downwards, using a pressure plate to force them into the oil. This squeezes out air between the ingredients, making the internal structure of the base extremely dense. This not only prevents the solids from floating but also removes air, increasing density. The resulting giant base is less prone to breakage or falling apart during cutting, handling, or transportation, and the pressure plate ensures a relatively flat surface, providing a perfect "canvas" for subsequent sprinkling of sesame seeds and dried chilies.

[0008] Furthermore, the solid material filling unit includes a spill cover, a discharge pipe inside the spill cover, an inlet pipe connected to the upper end of the discharge pipe and rotatably connected to the spill cover, and an opening at the lower end of the spill cover that is adapted to the bottom material mold.

[0009] Furthermore, the oil filling unit includes an oil filling nozzle, which is slidably mounted on the frame, and a lifting drive is provided between the oil filling nozzle and the frame, and the horizontal height of the oil filling nozzle is adjusted by the lifting drive.

[0010] Furthermore, the pressing unit also includes a housing and a lifting plate. The lifting plate is slidably disposed inside the housing, and a lifting drive component is provided between the lifting plate and the housing. The lifting plate is driven to slide up and down by the lifting drive component, and the pressing component is detachably fixed to the lower end of the lifting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, to ensure the integrity of the dried red chilies in the pot and to prevent the sesame seeds from gelatinizing during roasting, a pot-pouring sprinkling unit is included, located on the discharge side of the pressing unit and connected in series with the pressing unit via a conveyor. This sprinkling unit comprises a moving sprinkling section, a lateral moving unit, and a longitudinal moving unit. A sprinkling hopper is fixed to the moving sprinkling section, and the relative position of the moving sprinkling section and the base mold can be adjusted via the lateral and longitudinal moving units to ensure even distribution of the pot-pouring mixture. If dried red chilies and sesame seeds are initially roasted at high temperatures with butter and fermented broad beans, or buried in hot oil for a long time, their color will darken, their aroma will be lost due to excessive oxidation, and they may even develop a bitter taste. This solution uses a separately set pot-pouring sprinkling unit to sprinkle the sesame seeds and dried red chilies onto the surface of the pressed, slightly cooled solid material, thus preserving the bright red color of the dried chilies and the original aroma of the sesame seeds to the greatest extent. When diners see this base, they experience freshness and warmth. Thus, despite its enormous size, the hot pot broth retains its perfect shape: "bright red and tempting, with distinct layers, and firm and unbroken."

[0012] The production method for filling giant hot pot base includes the following steps: S1 oil filling: The base mold is transported to the oil filling unit station by the transmission component. After the liquid oil is poured into the base mold through the filling nozzle, the base mold is transported to the solid filling unit station by the transmission component. S2 solid material filling: After the base mold filled with liquid oil is transported to the solid material filling unit station by the conveyor, the solid material is laid in the base mold by the swing of the discharge pipe, and then the base mold is transported to the pressing unit station by the conveyor. S3 pressing unit receives the filled base material mold through the transmission component, and uses the pressing plate to press down the solid material suspended on the surface of the oil, so that the solid material is submerged in the oil.

[0013] Furthermore, in the S1 oil filling process, before the liquid oil is poured into the bottom mold through the oil filling nozzle, the horizontal height of the oil filling nozzle is lowered, which reduces the height difference between the outlet of the oil filling nozzle and the bottom mold, thereby reducing the probability of oil spillage and reducing the foam of the oil.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes S4 pot float spreading, where the conveyor transports the bottom material mold that has completed the pressing operation to the pot float spreading station. The pot float spreading station is equipped with a moving spreading unit, which is equipped with a sprinkling feed hopper. The sprinkling feed hopper changes its relative position with the bottom material mold through the drive of the horizontal moving unit and the vertical moving unit, and spreads the pot float evenly on the surface of the hot pot base. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1This is a connection diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the oil filling unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the solid material filling unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing unit in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the boiler floating and spreading unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: base mold 001, oil filling unit 100, oil nozzle 110, lifting installation part 111, lifting drive part 112, solid material filling unit 200, solid material spill cover 210, solid material inlet pipe 221, solid material outlet pipe 222, pressing unit 300, housing 310, lifting plate 321, lifting connector 322, pressing part 323, sprinkling feed hopper 410, moving sprinkling part 420, longitudinal adjusting screw 421, transverse adjusting screw 422, transverse drive seat 431, and longitudinal drive seat 432. Detailed Implementation

[0017] Example 1 Example 1 is basically as shown in the appendix. Figure 1-5 As shown, Figure 1-5 The giant hot pot base filling production equipment shown includes a frame, on which are mounted an oil filling unit 100, a solid material filling unit 200, and a pressing unit 300. Figure 1 As shown, a transmission component is provided between the oil filling unit 100, the solid material filling unit 200 and the pressing unit 300, and they are connected in series through the transmission component. The bottom material mold 001 passes through the oil filling unit 100, the solid material filling unit 200 and the pressing unit 300 in sequence through the transmission component, and completes the oil filling, solid material filling and pressing operations in sequence.

[0018] Specifically, the oil filling unit 100 includes an oil storage tank, a heating and insulation pipe, and an oil filling nozzle 110. The heating and insulation pipe is installed between the oil storage tank and the oil filling nozzle 110, connecting the oil storage tank and the oil filling nozzle 110 to ensure the temperature of the oil entering the oil filling nozzle 110. Figure 2As shown, a lifting mounting part 111 is welded to the side wall of the oil filling nozzle 110. A lifting drive component 112 is connected between the lifting mounting part 111 and the frame. The oil filling nozzle 110 is slidably mounted on the frame by the lifting drive component 112. For example, in this embodiment, the lifting drive component 112 is a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder body of the cylinder or hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the frame. The output shaft is fixedly connected to the oil filling nozzle 110 through the lifting mounting part 111. When filling oil, the output shaft of the lifting drive component 112 extends, driving the oil filling nozzle 110 to descend, thereby reducing the height difference between the outlet of the oil filling nozzle 110 and the bottom material mold 001, so as to reduce the probability of oil spillage. At the same time, the foam of the oil is reduced. After the oil filling is completed, the output shaft of the lifting drive component 112 shortens, driving the oil filling nozzle 110 to reset. The bottom material mold 001, after being filled with oil, is transported to the station of the solid material filling unit 200 via the transmission component for solid material filling operation.

[0019] like Figure 3 As shown, the solid material filling unit 200 includes a spill cover 210. The lower opening of the spill cover 210 is adapted to the top opening of the base material mold 001. The upper end is provided with an inlet pipe 221 and an outlet pipe 222. The lower end of the inlet pipe 221 is fixedly connected to the spill cover 210. The outlet pipe 222 is rotatably mounted on the spill cover 210, and the lower end of the outlet pipe 222 is provided with an outlet. The length of the outlet is adapted to the width of the base material mold 001. The upper end of the outlet pipe 222 is provided with a connecting hose, which is connected to the inlet pipe 221. When the base material mold 001 reaches the lower end of the spill cover 210, the solid material enters through the inlet pipe 221 and is discharged through the outlet pipe 222. By controlling the reciprocating swing of the outlet pipe, the solid material is evenly spread on the surface of the base material mold 001. After filling, the base material mold 001 is transported to the pressing unit 300 station by a transmission component for pressing operation.

[0020] like Figure 4 As shown, the pressing unit 300 includes a housing 310 and a rotating pressing assembly. The rotating pressing assembly includes a lifting plate 321 and a lifting drive 112. The lifting plate 321 is slidably disposed inside the housing 310, and a pressing component 323 is detachably connected to the lower end of the lifting plate 321. The pressing component 323 is a hollow plate structure, such as an interlaced wire mesh or an interlaced plate structure. In this embodiment, the pressing component 323 is composed of several interlaced pressing plates. A lifting connector 322 is provided between the lifting plate 321 and the housing 310. The lower end of the lifting connector 322 is threadedly connected to the lifting plate 321, and the top end is rotatably disposed on the housing 310. The lifting drive 112 is fixed to the top end of the housing 310 and drives the lifting connector 322 to rotate. By adjusting the distance between the lifting connector 322 and the lifting plate 321, the lifting adjustment of the pressing component 323 is completed, so as to use the interlaced pressing plates to press the suspended solid material into the oil, thereby realizing the pressing operation.

[0021] The production method includes the following steps: S1 Oil filling: The bottom material mold 001 is transported to the bottom of the oil filling unit 100 via the transmission component. Under the drive of the lifting drive component 112, the oil filling nozzle 110 descends and fills the liquid oil into the bottom material mold 001. The bottom material mold 001 after filling is then transferred to the solid material filling unit 200 via the transmission component. S2 Solid material filling: The solid material filling unit 200 receives the base mold 001 filled with oil via a transfer component. The solid material is then filled into the base mold 001 by oscillating the discharge pipe, ensuring the solid material is evenly spread on the oil surface and sinks naturally under its own weight. The filled base mold 001 is then transferred to the pressing unit 300200 via the transfer component. S3 pressing unit 300 receives the filling base mold 001 through the transmission component and uses the pressing plate to press down the solid material suspended on the surface of the oil, so that the solid material is submerged in the oil.

[0022] Example 2 Example 2 is basically the same as Example 1, except that, in order to improve the appearance of the finished hot pot base, a pot float spreading unit is also provided at the discharge end of the pressing unit 300. A transmission component is also provided between the pot float spreading unit and the pressing unit 300, and the base mold 001 that has completed the pressing operation is transported to the pot float spreading unit to complete the pot float spreading operation.

[0023] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the feed spreading unit includes a movable spreading section 420, a transverse moving unit, and a longitudinal moving unit. A feeding hopper 410 is fixed to the movable spreading section 420, and a switch is provided between the feeding hopper 410 and the movable spreading section 420. The transverse moving unit includes a transverse drive base 431 and a transverse adjusting screw 422. The transverse drive base 431 is slidably mounted on the frame, and a servo motor is fixed to the transverse drive base 431. The output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the transverse adjusting screw 422 via a coupling. The transverse adjusting screw 422 is threadedly connected to the movable spreading section 420 to allow the feed to be adjusted by the servo motor. The rotation of the servo motor adjusts the lateral position of the moving material spreading unit 420. The longitudinal moving unit is basically the same as the lateral moving unit, including a longitudinal drive seat 432 and a longitudinal adjusting screw 421. The longitudinal drive seat 432 is slidably mounted on the frame and is fixed with a servo motor. The output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the longitudinal adjusting screw 421 through a coupling. The longitudinal adjusting screw 421 is threadedly connected to the moving material spreading unit 420 to adjust the longitudinal position of the moving material spreading unit 420, so as to evenly spread sesame seeds, dried chili peppers and other ingredients on the surface of the hot pot base, thereby improving the appearance of the finished hot pot base.

[0024] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention, and common knowledge such as specific technical solutions and / or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that the technical means for solving problems in the above embodiments of the present invention can be used in combination to solve multiple technical problems simultaneously. For those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the technical solutions of the present invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A large hotpot condiment filling production equipment, characterized in that: The device includes a mold conveying unit for conveying molds. The mold conveying unit includes a conveying component, which is connected in series with an oil filling unit, a solid material filling unit, and a pressing unit. The mold passes through the oil filling unit and the solid material filling unit in sequence via the conveying component. After completing the oil filling and solid material filling operations in sequence, the mold is conveyed to the pressing unit via the conveying component. The pressing unit includes a pressing component with a hollow plate-like structure. The pressing component is adapted to the size of the base mold and is slidably mounted on the frame. It presses the solid material filled by the solid material filling unit into the oil filling unit by sliding downwards.

2. The giant hot pot seasoning filling production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solid material filling unit includes a spill cover, inside which is a discharge pipe. The upper end of the discharge pipe is connected to a feed pipe and is rotatably connected to the spill cover. The lower end of the spill cover has an opening that is compatible with the bottom material mold.

3. The giant hot pot seasoning filling production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oil filling unit includes an oil filling nozzle, which is slidably mounted on the frame. A lifting drive is provided between the oil filling nozzle and the frame, and the horizontal height of the oil filling nozzle is adjusted by the lifting drive.

4. The giant hot pot seasoning filling production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing unit also includes a housing and a lifting plate. The lifting plate is slidably disposed inside the housing, and a lifting drive component is provided between the lifting plate and the housing. The lifting plate is driven to slide up and down by the lifting drive component. The pressing component is detachably fixed to the lower end of the lifting plate.

5. The giant hot pot seasoning filling production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pot float spreading unit located on the discharge side of the pressing unit and connected in series with the pressing unit via a transmission component. The pot float spreading unit includes a movable spreading part, a lateral moving unit and a longitudinal moving unit. A spreading feed hopper is fixed on the movable spreading part, and the relative position between the movable spreading part and the bottom material mold can be adjusted by the lateral moving unit and the longitudinal moving unit to ensure uniform spreading of the pot float.

6. A method for filling production of a giant hotpot base material, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1 oil filling: The base mold is transported to the oil filling unit station by the transmission component. After the liquid oil is poured into the base mold through the filling nozzle, the base mold is transported to the solid filling unit station by the transmission component. S2 solid material filling: After the base mold filled with liquid oil is transported to the solid material filling unit station by the conveyor, the solid material is laid in the base mold by the swing of the discharge pipe, and then the base mold is transported to the pressing unit station by the conveyor. S3 pressing unit receives the filled base material mold through the transmission component, and uses the pressing plate to press down the solid material suspended on the surface of the oil, so that the solid material is submerged in the oil.

7. The giant hot pot seasoning filling production equipment and method according to claim 6, characterized in that: In S1 oil filling, before the liquid oil is poured into the bottom mold through the oil filling nozzle, the horizontal height of the oil filling nozzle is lowered, which reduces the height difference between the outlet of the oil filling nozzle and the bottom mold, thereby reducing the probability of oil spillage and reducing oil foam.

8. The giant hot pot base filling production equipment and method according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes the S4 pot float spreading, where the conveyor transports the bottom material mold that has completed the pressing operation to the pot float spreading station. The pot float spreading station is equipped with a moving spreading unit, which is equipped with a sprinkling feed hopper. The sprinkling feed hopper changes its relative position with the bottom material mold through the drive of the horizontal moving unit and the vertical moving unit, and spreads the pot float evenly on the surface of the hot pot base.

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