A continuous soybean curd yellow broth efficient collection device and method

Abstract

The application provides a continuous tofu yellow serum water efficient collecting device and method. The continuous tofu yellow serum water efficient collecting device comprises a base, a shell mounted on the top of the base, a connecting pipe rotatably mounted on the shell, a connecting cylinder fixed on the connecting pipe, a plurality of branch pipes mounted on the connecting cylinder, an adjusting frame fixed on the branch pipes for collecting tofu yellow serum water, and a plurality of shaping structures arranged on the adjusting frame for accommodating tofu raw materials. The continuous tofu yellow serum water efficient collecting device and method provided by the application can realize multi-directional operation to increase the collection range through the setting of the connecting pipe and the branch pipes, can flexibly adjust the position of the shaping structure to realize continuous processing through the setting of the adjusting mechanism, and can assist in discharging the yellow serum water to improve the collection efficiency through the setting of the extrusion structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tofu processing technology, and in particular to a continuous, high-efficiency collection device and method for tofu whey. Background Technology

[0002] Tofu processing is the process of transforming soybeans (yellow soybeans) into tofu and related products through a series of technological processes. It is an important branch of traditional food processing. Its core is to break down the cell structure of soybeans using physical and chemical methods to extract components such as protein and fat, and then use steps such as coagulation and shaping to produce tofu products with different shapes and textures.

[0003] Tofu processing includes core steps such as raw material handling, soaking, grinding, filtering, boiling, coagulation, and molding. During the coagulation and extrusion molding of soy milk, the liquid in the soy milk overflows directly from the molding container. Direct discharge not only causes environmental pollution during processing but also wastes resources.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new continuous, high-efficiency collection device and method for tofu whey to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the technical problem that when soybean milk is coagulated and extruded into molds, the liquid in the soybean milk overflows directly from the molding container, causing not only environmental pollution but also resource waste, this invention provides a continuous, high-efficiency collection device and method for soybean milk slurry.

[0006] The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey provided by the present invention includes: a base; a housing mounted on the top of the base; a connecting pipe rotatably mounted on the housing, a connecting cylinder fixed on the connecting pipe, and multiple branch pipes mounted on the connecting cylinder; an adjusting frame fixed on the branch pipes for collecting tofu whey; multiple shaping structures arranged on the adjusting frame for accommodating tofu raw materials; an adjusting mechanism arranged inside the housing for adjusting the position of the shaping structures; and a fixing frame fixed on the base, the fixing frame being provided with a squeezing structure for assisting in the discharge of tofu whey.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a motor fixed inside the housing, and gears respectively mounted on the output shaft of the motor and the connecting pipe. The two gears mesh for transmission, and a drain pipe extending to the outside of the housing for discharging tofu slurry is mounted on the connecting pipe via a rotary connector.

[0008] Preferably, the shaping structure includes a limiting shell fixed in the adjusting frame, and a storage box placed in the limiting shell for holding tofu raw materials. A support block for supporting the storage box is installed on the bottom inner wall of the limiting shell, and a support net for outputting tofu slurry is provided at the bottom of the limiting shell.

[0009] Preferably, the extrusion structure includes a hydraulic rod fixed on the fixed frame, a mounting plate mounted on the output rod of the hydraulic rod, a connecting plate disposed at the bottom of the mounting plate, a threaded rod that movably passes through the mounting plate fixed on the connecting plate, a limit block threadedly mounted on the threaded rod, and a pressure box fixed at the bottom of the connecting plate and extending into the storage box for extruding tofu raw materials to discharge tofu whey.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the adjustment frame is fixed with a support leg for supporting the adjustment frame, the bottom of the support leg is fixed with a fixing block, the bottom of the fixing block is rotatably mounted with a connecting block via a rotating shaft, and both sides of the connecting block are rotatably mounted with support wheels that contact the top of the base.

[0011] Preferably, the adjusting frame is provided with an alarm structure for monitoring water accumulation. The alarm structure includes a fixed plate fixed inside the adjusting frame, a movable rod movably mounted on the fixed plate, a float and a trigger plate respectively fixed to the bottom and top of the movable rod, a U-shaped plate installed on the top of the fixed plate, a trigger button installed on the U-shaped plate that can contact the trigger plate, an alarm on the top of the U-shaped plate, and the trigger button used to control the switching of the motor, hydraulic rod and alarm.

[0012] Preferably, each of the multiple branch pipes is provided with a filter box for filtering the yellow liquid from tofu. The filter box is detachably equipped with a cover plate for sealing the filter box, and a filter screen plate that contacts the inner wall of the filter box is installed on the cover plate.

[0013] Preferably, clamps are installed on both sides of the cover plate, support plates are installed on the clamps, springs are fixed on the support plates, locking blocks are installed on the springs, the filter box is provided with a slot for accommodating the locking blocks, and a limiting telescopic rod is provided inside the spring.

[0014] Preferably, the storage box has a notch for providing a connection point with the handling robotic arm, the trigger button is covered with a waterproof rubber sleeve, and the pressure box has an empty compartment for reducing counterweight.

[0015] This invention also provides a method for using a continuous, high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Place the tofu raw materials. Put the tofu raw materials to be processed into the storage box. Be careful not to exceed the reasonable capacity of the storage box. Ensure that the tofu raw materials are evenly distributed in the storage box. Using the notch on the storage box, use the handling robotic arm to accurately place the storage box containing the tofu raw materials into the limiting shell of the fixed structure, so that the bottom of the storage box is in full contact with the support block, ensuring that the storage box is placed stably. Step 2: Start the adjustment mechanism. The motor drives the gear on the output shaft to rotate. Since the two gears mesh, they drive the connecting pipe to rotate. The rotation of the connecting pipe drives the connecting cylinder and multiple branch pipes installed on the connecting cylinder to rotate. This causes the adjustment frame fixed on the branch pipe and the shaping structure on the adjustment frame to rotate accordingly, thereby adjusting the position of the shaping structure within the device so that the tofu raw materials in different positions can be processed in the future. Step 3: Squeeze and drain. When the shaping structure rotates to the appropriate position, the hydraulic rod in the squeezing structure is activated. The output rod of the hydraulic rod extends and pushes the mounting plate downward. The mounting plate drives the connecting plate and the threaded rod and pressure box fixed on the connecting plate to move downward. The pressure box gradually extends into the storage box and squeezes the tofu raw material in the storage box. During the squeezing process, the yellow tofu liquid in the tofu raw material flows out under pressure and enters the regulating frame. Step 4: Collection and filtration of yellow liquid. The yellow liquid flowing out of the shaping structure enters the regulating frame and then flows into the filter box through the branch pipe. The filter screen in the filter box filters the yellow liquid, removing impurities and solid particles, making the collected yellow liquid purer. The filtered yellow liquid is discharged from the device through the rotating connector and the drain pipe, and can be collected into a special container for further processing or utilization. Step 5: During the operation of the device, the water level in the regulating frame will rise as the soy milk continuously flows in. When the water level rises to a certain height, the float will move upward due to buoyancy, which will drive the movable rod and the trigger plate at the top of the movable rod to move upward. When the trigger plate rises to contact the trigger button on the U-shaped plate, the trigger button will be triggered, controlling the motor to stop running and stopping the shaping structure from rotating. This prevents the water level from being too high and affecting the normal operation of the device. At the same time, it controls the hydraulic rod to stop squeezing to avoid excessive squeezing that could damage the tofu raw materials. It also activates the alarm to remind the operator to deal with the situation in time. Step Six: After processing a batch of tofu raw materials, turn off the power to the device and stop its operation. Use appropriate tools to remove the storage box from the limiting shell, clean the remaining tofu raw materials and impurities in the storage box for the next use, open the cover on the filter box, take out the filter screen, clean the impurities trapped on the filter screen, and clean or replace the filter screen to ensure the filtration effect of the filter screen.

[0016] Compared with related technologies, the continuous tofu whey efficient collection device and method provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects: This invention provides a continuous, high-efficiency collection device and method for tofu whey: By setting up connecting pipes and branch pipes, multi-directional operation can be achieved to increase the collection range. By setting up an adjustment mechanism, the position of the shaping structure can be adjusted flexibly to achieve continuous processing. By setting up an extrusion structure, the discharge of yellow slurry can be assisted to improve collection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A top view schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the continuous tofu slurry efficient collection device provided by the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main view structure of the driving structure in this invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the limiting shell and the storage box in this invention; Figure 4 This is a top view of the limiting shell structure in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the adjustment frame in this invention; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the extrusion structure in this invention; Figure 8 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part B in the middle section; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the alarm structure in this invention; Figure 10 This is a top view of the filter box structure in this invention.

[0018] Numbered components in the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Housing; 3. Connecting pipe; 4. Connecting cylinder; 5. Branch pipe; 6. Adjusting frame; 7. Shaping structure; 8. Fixing frame; 9. Hydraulic rod; 10. Mounting plate; 11. Threaded rod; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Limiting block; 14. Pressure box; 15. Rotary connector; 16. Drain pipe; 17. Motor; 18. Gear; 19. Limiting shell; 20. Storage box; 21. Notch; 22. 23. Support block; 24. Support net; 25. Support leg; 26. Fixing block; 27. Rotating shaft; 28. Connecting block; 29. ​​Support wheel; 20. Fixing plate; 31. U-shaped plate; 32. Movable rod; 33. Float; 34. Trigger plate; 35. Trigger button; 36. Alarm; 37. Filter box; 38. Cover plate; 39. Clamping plate; 40. Support plate; 41. Spring; 42. Locking block; 43. Limiting telescopic rod. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Please refer to the following: Figures 1-10 ,in, Figure 1 A top view schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the continuous tofu slurry efficient collection device provided by the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main view structure of the driving structure in this invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the limiting shell and the storage box in this invention; Figure 4 This is a top view of the limiting shell structure in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the adjustment frame in this invention; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the extrusion structure in this invention; Figure 8 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part B in the middle section; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the alarm structure in this invention; Figure 10 This is a top view of the filter box structure in this invention.

[0021] The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey includes: a base 1; a housing 2 mounted on top of the base 1; a connecting pipe 3 rotatably mounted on the housing 2, with a connecting cylinder 4 fixed on the connecting pipe 3 and multiple branch pipes 5 mounted on the connecting cylinder 4; an adjusting frame 6 fixed on the branch pipes 5 for collecting tofu whey; multiple shaping structures 7 arranged on the adjusting frame 6 for accommodating tofu raw materials; an adjusting mechanism arranged inside the housing 2 for adjusting the position of the shaping structures 7; and a fixing frame 8 fixed on the base 1, with a squeezing structure for assisting in the discharge of tofu whey. The base 1 ensures the stability of the device during operation. The top shell 2 serves to house and protect internal adjustment mechanisms and other components. A connecting pipe 3 rotatably mounted on the shell 2, along with a connecting cylinder 4 fixed thereon, and multiple branch pipes 5, allows the device to operate in multiple directions, increasing the collection range. An adjustment frame 6 fixed to the branch pipes 5 and multiple shaping structures 7 for holding tofu raw materials help to shape and place the tofu raw materials, facilitating subsequent collection of yellow liquid. The adjustment mechanism allows for flexible adjustment of the position of the shaping structures 7 to adapt to different collection needs. A squeezing structure compresses the tofu raw materials to assist in the discharge of yellow liquid, making yellow liquid collection more efficient and improving collection efficiency.

[0022] The adjustment mechanism includes a motor 17 fixed inside the housing 2, and gears 18 respectively mounted on the output shaft of the motor 17 and the connecting pipe 3. The two gears 18 mesh for transmission. A drain pipe 16 extending outside the housing 2 for discharging tofu slurry is installed on the connecting pipe 3 via a rotary connector 15. By setting the motor 17 fixed inside the housing 2, a power source is provided for the adjustment mechanism, enabling the device to automatically adjust without manual operation, reducing labor intensity. The motor 17 is used to stably transmit power to the connecting pipe 3, allowing the connecting pipe 3 to rotate at a set speed and direction. This, in turn, drives the connecting cylinder 4, branch pipe 5, and adjusting frame 6 to rotate, facilitating the adjustment of the position of the shaping structure 7 to meet the collection needs of tofu raw material yellow liquid at different locations. By using a rotary connector 15 to install a drain pipe 16 extending to the outside of the housing 2 for outputting tofu yellow liquid on the connecting pipe 3, the rotary connector 15 ensures that the drain pipe 16 is not affected when the connecting pipe 3 rotates, and can stably discharge the collected tofu yellow liquid out of the device, ensuring the continuity and smoothness of yellow liquid collection.

[0023] The fixed structure 7 includes a limiting shell 19 fixed within the adjusting frame 6, and a storage box 20 for holding tofu raw materials placed within the limiting shell 19. A support block 22 for supporting the storage box 20 is installed on the bottom inner wall of the limiting shell 19. A support net 23 for discharging tofu whey is provided at the bottom of the limiting shell 19. By setting the limiting shell 19 fixed within the adjusting frame 6, the internal components are positioned and protected, providing a stable placement space for the storage box 20 and preventing it from shaking or shifting during device operation, thus ensuring the stability of the tofu raw materials. By placing the storage box 20 for holding tofu raw materials within the limiting shell 19, the tofu raw materials are placed more stably. The tofu raw materials can be stored in a centralized manner, which facilitates the subsequent collection of tofu whey and also makes it easier to manage the tofu raw materials in a unified manner. By installing a support block 22 on the bottom inner wall of the limiting shell 19 to support the storage box 20, the storage box 20 is stabilized and supported, preventing the bottom of the storage box 20 from directly contacting the limiting shell 19. This creates a certain space between the bottom of the storage box 20 and the bottom of the limiting shell 19 to facilitate the discharge of tofu whey. By setting a support net 23 at the bottom of the limiting shell 19, the whey that enters the limiting shell 19 can flow out smoothly through the support net 23 when the tofu raw materials are squeezed, while the tofu raw materials are left in the storage box 20, thus achieving effective separation of whey and tofu raw materials.

[0024] The extrusion structure includes a hydraulic rod 9 fixed to the fixed frame 8, a mounting plate 10 mounted on the output rod of the hydraulic rod 9, a connecting plate 12 disposed at the bottom of the mounting plate 10, a threaded rod 11 movably penetrating the mounting plate 10 fixed on the connecting plate 12, a limit block 13 threadedly mounted on the threaded rod 11, and a pressure box 14 fixed to the bottom of the connecting plate 12 and extending into the storage box 20 for extruding tofu raw materials to discharge tofu whey. The hydraulic rod 9 fixed to the fixed frame 8 provides a stable power source for the extrusion structure, ensuring the extrusion effect. The mounting plate 10 is mounted on the output rod of the hydraulic rod 9. It serves to support and fix other components, providing a stable platform for the subsequent installation of components such as the connecting plate 12. By setting the connecting plate 12 and fixing a threaded rod 11 that moves through the mounting plate 10, and threadedly installing a limiting block 13 on the threaded rod 11, the relative position between the connecting plate 12 and the mounting plate 10 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. By fixing a pressure box 14 that can extend into the storage box 20 at the bottom of the connecting plate 12, it directly squeezes the tofu raw material, applies pressure to the tofu raw material, promotes the rapid discharge of the yellow liquid, improves the collection efficiency of the yellow liquid, and also ensures the forming quality of the tofu.

[0025] The bottom of the adjusting frame 6 is fixed with a support leg 24 for supporting the adjusting frame 6. A fixing block 25 is fixed to the bottom of the support leg 24. A connecting block 27 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the fixing block 25 via a rotating shaft 26. Support wheels 28, which contact the top of the base 1, are rotatably mounted on both sides of the connecting block 27. By fixing the support leg 24 to the bottom of the adjusting frame 6, the adjusting frame 6 is stably supported, distributing the weight of the adjusting frame 6 and its components, preventing the adjusting frame 6 from sinking or deforming due to gravity, and ensuring stability. To ensure the stability and structural integrity of the adjustment frame 6, a fixing block 25 is fixed to the bottom of the support leg 24, and a connecting block 27 is rotatably installed using a rotating shaft 26. This allows the connecting block 27 to rotate flexibly. Support wheels 28 are rotatably installed on both sides of the connecting block 27 and contact the top of the base 1. When the adjustment frame 6 moves with the whole device, the support wheels 28 can roll on the base 1, which reduces friction and makes the movement of the adjustment frame 6 smoother and less strenuous, reducing energy loss. It also reduces wear between components and extends the service life of the device.

[0026] The regulating frame 6 is equipped with an alarm structure for monitoring water accumulation. The alarm structure includes a fixed plate 29 within the regulating frame 6, a movable rod 31 movably mounted on the fixed plate 29, floats 32 and a trigger plate 33 fixed to the bottom and top of the movable rod 31 respectively, a U-shaped plate 30 mounted on the top of the fixed plate 29, a trigger button 34 mounted on the U-shaped plate 30 that contacts the trigger plate 33, and an alarm 35 mounted on the top of the U-shaped plate 30. The trigger button 34 controls the switching of the motor 17, hydraulic rod 9, and alarm 35. By incorporating this water accumulation alarm structure within the regulating frame 6, the intelligence and safety of the device are effectively improved. The fixed plate 29 within the regulating frame 6 provides a stable mounting base for components such as the movable rod 31, ensuring the stability of the entire alarm structure. The movable rod 31, which is movably mounted on the fixed plate 29, works in conjunction with the float 32 and trigger plate 33, which are respectively fixed at the bottom and top of the plate. When water accumulates in the regulating frame 6, the float 32 rises with the water level, causing the movable rod 31 and trigger plate 33 to move upward, thus reflecting the water level changes in real time. A U-shaped plate 30 is installed on the top of the fixed plate 29, and a trigger button 34 that can contact the trigger plate 33 is set on it. When the water level reaches a dangerous height, the trigger plate 33 contacts the trigger button 34, thus achieving automatic trigger control. The alarm 35 on the top of the U-shaped plate 30 sounds an alarm after the trigger button 34 is triggered, so that the operator can know the water accumulation situation in time. At the same time, the trigger button 34 can also control the switch of the motor 17 and the hydraulic rod 9, stopping related operations when water accumulates, preventing equipment damage, ensuring the safe operation of the device, and improving production efficiency.

[0027] Each of the multiple branch pipes 5 is equipped with a filter box 36 for filtering tofu whey. A cover plate 37 is detachably installed on each filter box 36 to seal it. A filter screen plate is installed on the cover plate 37, contacting the inner wall of the filter box 36. By installing filter boxes 36 on multiple branch pipes 5, the collected tofu whey is pre-filtered, effectively intercepting larger impurities such as tofu residue and fragments, resulting in purer whey and improved quality. This facilitates further processing or utilization. The detachable cover plate 37 prevents whey from splashing out during filtration, maintaining a clean working environment, and allows for easy cleaning or filter replacement, improving the device's usability. The filter screen plate on the cover plate 37, contacting the inner wall of the filter box 36, enhances the filtration effect.

[0028] Both sides of the cover plate 37 are equipped with clamping plates 38, and support plates 39 are installed on the clamping plates 38. A spring 40 is fixed on the support plate 39, and a locking block 41 is installed on the spring 40. The filter box 36 is provided with a slot for accommodating the locking block 41. A limiting telescopic rod 42 is provided inside the spring 40. By installing clamping plates 38 on both sides of the cover plate 37, a connection base for subsequent components is provided. By installing support plates 39 on the clamping plates 38, the spring 40 is supported and carried, ensuring the stability and verticality of the spring 40 installation, so that it can exert its elasticity normally. The function is to fix the spring 40 on the support plate 39. The elasticity of the spring 40 allows the locking block 41 to move flexibly within a certain range. When it is necessary to install or remove the cover plate 37, the spring 40 can deform, allowing the locking block 41 to smoothly enter and exit the slot. By installing the locking block 41 on the spring 40 and setting a slot on the filter box 36 to accommodate the locking block 41, when the cover plate 37 is closed on the filter box 36, the locking block 41 is locked into the slot under the action of the spring 40, which plays the role of fixing the cover plate 37, preventing the cover plate 37 from being accidentally opened during the filtration process, and ensuring the normal operation of the filtration work.

[0029] The storage box 20 is provided with a notch 21 for connecting with the handling robotic arm. The trigger button 34 is covered with a waterproof rubber sleeve. The pressure box 14 has an empty compartment for reducing counterweight. By providing the notch 21 for connecting with the handling robotic arm on the storage box 20, it facilitates the robotic arm to accurately grasp and move the storage box 20. In actual production, the robotic arm can quickly and stably place the storage box 20 containing tofu raw materials to a designated position, or remove it after the collection of yellow slurry is completed. The waterproof rubber sleeve on the trigger button 34 provides waterproof protection. Since the tofu making environment is usually humid, moisture can easily come into contact with the trigger button 34. The waterproof rubber sleeve can effectively prevent moisture from entering the trigger button 34, avoiding problems such as short circuits and malfunctions caused by moisture. By providing an empty compartment for reducing counterweight in the pressure box 14, the pressure box 14 can reduce its own weight while ensuring sufficient pressure to squeeze the tofu raw materials to discharge the yellow slurry, reducing the load requirements on power components such as the hydraulic rod 9 and extending their service life.

[0030] This invention also provides a method for using a continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Place the tofu raw material. Put the tofu raw material to be processed into the storage box 20, ensuring that it does not exceed the reasonable capacity of the storage box 20, and ensuring that the tofu raw material is evenly distributed in the storage box 20. Using the notch 21 on the storage box 20, the storage box 20 containing the tofu raw material is accurately placed into the limiting shell 19 of the shaping structure 7 by a handling robotic arm, so that the bottom of the storage box 20 is in full contact with the support block 22, ensuring that the storage box 20 is placed stably; Step 2: Start the adjustment mechanism, the motor 17 (with NEMA) (Taking 23 as an example) The operation drives the gear 18 on the output shaft to rotate. Since the two gears 18 mesh, they drive the connecting pipe 3 to rotate. The rotation of the connecting pipe 3 drives the connecting cylinder 4 and the multiple branch pipes 5 installed on the connecting cylinder 4 to rotate. This causes the adjusting frame 6 fixed on the branch pipe 5 and the shaping structure 7 on the adjusting frame 6 to rotate accordingly, realizing the position adjustment of the shaping structure 7 in the device, so as to process the tofu raw materials in different positions later. Step 3: Squeeze and drain. When the shaping structure 7 rotates to the appropriate position, the hydraulic rod 9 in the squeezing structure is activated (taking the EMG electric hydraulic pusher as an example). The output rod of the hydraulic rod 9 extends and pushes the mounting plate 10 to move downward. The mounting plate 10 drives the connecting plate 12 and the threaded rod 11 and the pressure box 14 fixed on the connecting plate 12 to move downward. The pressure box 14 gradually extends into the storage box 20 and squeezes the tofu raw materials in the storage box 20. During the squeezing process, the tofu yellow liquid in the tofu raw materials is squeezed out by pressure and enters the adjusting frame 6. Step 4: Yellow liquid collection and filtration. It flows out from the shaping structure 7. After the tofu whey enters the regulating rack 6, it flows into the filter box 36 through the branch pipe 5. The filter screen in the filter box 36 filters the tofu whey, removing impurities and solid particles, making the collected tofu whey purer. The filtered tofu whey is discharged from the device through the rotary connector 15 and the drain pipe 16, and can be collected in a special container for further processing or utilization. Step 5: During the operation of the device, the water level in the regulating rack 6 will rise as the tofu whey continues to flow in. When the water level rises to a certain height, the float 32 moves upward under the action of buoyancy, driving the movable rod 31 and the trigger plate 33 at the top of the movable rod 31 to move upward. When the trigger plate 33 rises to contact the trigger button 34 on the U-shaped plate 30, the trigger button 34 is triggered, controlling the motor 17 to stop running, stopping the shape structure 7 from rotating, preventing the water level from being too high and affecting the normal operation of the device. At the same time, the hydraulic rod 9 is controlled to stop squeezing, avoiding excessive squeezing that could damage the tofu raw materials, and the alarm 35 is activated to sound an alarm, reminding the operator to deal with it in time.Step Six: After processing a batch of tofu raw materials, turn off the power to the device and stop its operation. Use appropriate tools to remove the storage box 20 from the limiting shell 19, and clean the remaining tofu raw materials and impurities inside the storage box 20 for future use. Open the cover plate 37 on the filter box 36, remove the filter screen, clean the impurities trapped on the filter screen, and clean or replace the filter screen to ensure its filtration effect. The squeezing force on the tofu raw materials can be adjusted by controlling the extension length of the output rod of the hydraulic rod 9 to assist in the discharge of the yellow tofu slurry. Stopping the machine when the water level is high can prevent the water from overflowing and contaminating the processing environment.

[0031] It is worth noting that the circuits, electronic components, and modules involved in this invention are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this invention does not involve improvements to the software and methods.

[0032] This solution also includes an electrical control cabinet, which is installed on the equipment. During use, each piece of electrical equipment can be started and operated separately through the electrical control cabinet. The power connection method of each piece of electrical equipment is an existing mature technology and is well known to those in the field, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0033] Compared with related technologies, the continuous tofu whey efficient collection device and method provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects: This invention provides a continuous, high-efficiency collection device and method for tofu whey. By setting up connecting pipe 3 and branch pipe 5, multi-directional operation is achieved to increase the collection range. By setting up an adjustment mechanism, the position of the shaping structure 7 can be flexibly adjusted to achieve continuous processing. By setting up a squeezing structure, the whey discharge can be assisted to improve the collection efficiency.

[0034] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this invention mainly describe the principle of this invention. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the configuration of the device's power mechanism, power supply system, and control system is not fully described. However, those skilled in the art who understand the principle of the invention can clearly understand the specifics of its power mechanism, power supply system, and control system.

[0035] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A continuous, high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey, characterized in that, include: Base; A housing mounted on top of the base; A connecting pipe is rotatably mounted on the housing, a connecting cylinder is fixed on the connecting pipe, and multiple branch pipes are mounted on the connecting cylinder; An adjusting frame fixed to the branch pipe for collecting the yellow liquid from tofu; Multiple shaping structures are provided on the adjusting frame to hold tofu raw materials; An adjustment mechanism is provided inside the housing for adjusting the position of the shaping structure; A fixing frame is fixed on the base, and the fixing frame is provided with a squeezing structure for assisting in the discharge of tofu whey.

2. The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism includes a motor fixed inside the housing, and gears respectively mounted on the output shaft of the motor and the connecting pipe. The two gears mesh for transmission. A drain pipe extending outside the housing for discharging tofu slurry is mounted on the connecting pipe via a rotary connector.

3. The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The shaping structure includes a limiting shell fixed in the adjusting frame, and a storage box placed in the limiting shell for holding tofu raw materials. A support block for supporting the storage box is installed on the bottom inner wall of the limiting shell, and a support net for outputting tofu slurry is provided at the bottom of the limiting shell.

4. The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The extrusion structure includes a hydraulic rod fixed on the fixed frame, a mounting plate installed on the output rod of the hydraulic rod, a connecting plate disposed at the bottom of the mounting plate, a threaded rod that moves through the mounting plate fixed on the connecting plate, a limit block threadedly installed on the threaded rod, and a pressure box fixed at the bottom of the connecting plate and extending into the storage box for extruding tofu raw materials to discharge tofu whey.

5. The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the adjustment frame is fixed with a support leg for supporting the adjustment frame. The bottom of the support leg is fixed with a fixing block. The bottom of the fixing block is rotatably mounted with a connecting block via a rotating shaft. Both sides of the connecting block are rotatably mounted with support wheels that contact the top of the base.

6. The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The regulating frame is equipped with an alarm structure for monitoring water accumulation. The alarm structure includes a fixed plate fixed inside the regulating frame, a movable rod movably mounted on the fixed plate, a float and a trigger plate respectively fixed to the bottom and top of the movable rod, a U-shaped plate mounted on the top of the fixed plate, a trigger button mounted on the U-shaped plate that can contact the trigger plate, and an alarm on the top of the U-shaped plate. The trigger button is used to control the switching of the motor, hydraulic rod and alarm.

7. The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the multiple branch pipes is equipped with a filter box for filtering the yellow liquid from tofu. The filter box is detachably fitted with a cover plate for sealing the filter box, and a filter screen plate that contacts the inner wall of the filter box is installed on the cover plate.

8. The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Both sides of the cover plate are equipped with clamping plates, and support plates are installed on the clamping plates. A spring is fixed on the support plate, and a locking block is installed on the spring. The filter box is provided with a slot for accommodating the locking block, and a limiting telescopic rod is provided inside the spring.

9. The continuous high-efficiency collection device for tofu whey as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The storage box has a notch for providing a connection point with the handling robot arm, the trigger button is covered with a waterproof rubber sleeve, and the pressure box has an empty compartment for reducing the counterweight.

10. The method of using the continuous tofu whey efficient collection device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Place the tofu raw materials. Put the tofu raw materials to be processed into the storage box. Be careful not to exceed the reasonable capacity of the storage box. Ensure that the tofu raw materials are evenly distributed in the storage box. Using the notch on the storage box, use the handling robotic arm to accurately place the storage box containing the tofu raw materials into the limiting shell of the fixed structure, so that the bottom of the storage box is in full contact with the support block, ensuring that the storage box is placed stably. Step 2: Start the adjustment mechanism. The motor drives the gear on the output shaft to rotate. Since the two gears mesh, they drive the connecting pipe to rotate. The rotation of the connecting pipe drives the connecting cylinder and multiple branch pipes installed on the connecting cylinder to rotate. This causes the adjustment frame fixed on the branch pipe and the shaping structure on the adjustment frame to rotate accordingly, thereby adjusting the position of the shaping structure within the device so that the tofu raw materials in different positions can be processed in the future. Step 3: Squeeze and drain. When the shaping structure rotates to the appropriate position, the hydraulic rod in the squeezing structure is activated. The output rod of the hydraulic rod extends and pushes the mounting plate downward. The mounting plate drives the connecting plate and the threaded rod and pressure box fixed on the connecting plate to move downward. The pressure box gradually extends into the storage box and squeezes the tofu raw material in the storage box. During the squeezing process, the yellow tofu liquid in the tofu raw material flows out under pressure and enters the regulating frame. Step 4: Collection and filtration of yellow liquid. The yellow liquid flowing out of the shaping structure enters the regulating frame and then flows into the filter box through the branch pipe. The filter screen in the filter box filters the yellow liquid, removing impurities and solid particles, making the collected yellow liquid purer. The filtered yellow liquid is discharged from the device through the rotating connector and the drain pipe, and can be collected into a special container for further processing or utilization. Step 5: During the operation of the device, the water level in the regulating frame will rise as the soy milk continuously flows in. When the water level rises to a certain height, the float will move upward due to buoyancy, which will drive the movable rod and the trigger plate at the top of the movable rod to move upward. When the trigger plate rises to contact the trigger button on the U-shaped plate, the trigger button will be triggered, controlling the motor to stop running and stopping the shaping structure from rotating. This prevents the water level from being too high and affecting the normal operation of the device. At the same time, it controls the hydraulic rod to stop squeezing to avoid excessive squeezing that could damage the tofu raw materials. It also activates the alarm to remind the operator to deal with the situation in time. Step Six: After processing a batch of tofu raw materials, turn off the power to the device and stop its operation. Use appropriate tools to remove the storage box from the limiting shell, clean the remaining tofu raw materials and impurities in the storage box for the next use, open the cover on the filter box, take out the filter screen, clean the impurities trapped on the filter screen, and clean or replace the filter screen to ensure the filtration effect of the filter screen.

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