Three-dimensional pastry forming device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing, in particular to a three-dimensional modeling pastry forming device which comprises at least two mold blocks, each mold block is connected with a power device, the power devices are used for driving the mold blocks to move from a first position to a second position, and the mold blocks are provided with profiled grooves; when all the mold blocks are located at the second position, the grooves are spliced to form a cavity for forming pastries. After the spherical cakes are conveyed to the middle positions of the mold blocks, the corresponding mold blocks are driven by the air cylinders to get close to each other to move to the second position, and the mold blocks are spliced at the center, so that the spherical cake blanks are extruded in the mold, and the mold cavity is filled with the spherical cake blanks. And then the cylinders are used for driving the corresponding mold blocks to move away from each other to respective first positions, and the formed pastry blanks are demolded and formed. Therefore, mechanical forming of pastries is achieved, compared with manual forming, the production efficiency is improved, the production cost is reduced, the pastries are prevented from making contact with hands, and food sanitation is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of food processing, and more specifically, to a three-dimensional pastry forming device. Background Art

[0002] Pastry is a kind of food made from one or more of cereals, beans, potatoes, oils, sugar, eggs and other ingredients as the main raw materials, with or without other ingredients, through processes such as modulation, shaping and cooking. It not only has requirements for taste, but also has various requirements for its shape. When making three-dimensional shapes of pastries, it needs to be done bit by bit by hand, and it requires certain manual carving skills. The efficiency is low, the cost is high, and the hygiene of manual operation is difficult to guarantee. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art to a certain extent, the purpose of the present application is to provide a three-dimensional pastry forming device, which can solve the problems of low efficiency, high cost and difficult to ensure hygiene when performing three-dimensional pastry shaping by manual operation. The preferred technical solutions among the many technical solutions provided in the present application can produce many technical effects as described below.

[0004] The present application provides a three-dimensional pastry forming device, comprising: at least two mold blocks, each power device is connected to one of the mold blocks, the power device is used to drive the mold block to move from a first position to a second position, the mold block is provided with a mold groove, and when all the mold blocks are in the second position, the mold grooves are spliced ​​to form a cavity for forming pastries.

[0005] Optionally, it also includes: a lifting device, the lifting device is connected to one of the mold blocks, the lifting device is used to drive the mold block to move up and down between a first position and a second position, and the lifting device is erected above a conveyor belt for conveying pastry blanks.

[0006] Optionally, it further includes: a control module, all the power devices and lifting devices are respectively connected to the control module for communication, and the control module can control the power devices and the lifting devices to drive the mold block to move between the first position and the second position.

[0007] Optionally, the movement tracks of all the mold blocks intersect at the location of the pastry blank.

[0008] Optionally, the moving tracks of every two mold blocks are located on the same straight line and move in opposite directions.

[0009] Optionally, the mold block is provided with an air hole, the air hole is communicated with the interior of the groove, and the air hole is used to allow compressed air to flow.

[0010] The technical solution provided by this application may have the following beneficial effects:

[0011] The present application provides a three-dimensional pastry forming device, comprising at least two mold blocks, each of which is connected to a power device. When the piston rod of the cylinder moves telescopically, the mold block is driven to move between a first position and a second position. When each mold block moves from the first position to the second position, each mold block moves closer to each other. A mold groove is provided on the mold block, and when each mold block moves from the first position to the second position, each mold block is spliced ​​to form the entire mold, and the mold groove is spliced ​​to form the mold cavity. After the spherical pastry is transported to the middle position of each mold block, each cylinder is used to drive the corresponding mold block to move closer to each other to the second position, and each mold block is spliced ​​at the center, so that the spherical pastry blank is squeezed into the mold and fills the cavity. Then, each cylinder is used to drive the corresponding mold block to move away from each other to their respective first positions, and the formed pastry blank is demolded. In this way, the mechanical forming of the pastry is realized, which improves the production efficiency and reduces the production cost compared with manual shaping, and the pastry avoids contact with human hands to ensure food hygiene.

[0012] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram showing a mold block of a three-dimensional pastry forming device located at a first position according to some exemplary embodiments;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram showing a mold block of a three-dimensional pastry forming device located at a second position according to some exemplary embodiments;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a three-dimensional pastry forming device according to some exemplary embodiments.

[0018] In the figure: 1. mold block; 2. mold groove; 3. lifting cylinder; 4. conveyor belt; 5. power unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0020] The following is an explanation of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the embodiments shown below do not limit the contents of the utility model described in the claims. In addition, the entire contents of the structures represented by the following embodiments are not limited to the solutions required as the utility model described in the claims.

[0021] refer to Figure 1-3 This specific embodiment provides a three-dimensional pastry forming device, including: at least two mold blocks 1. Four mold blocks 1 can be set, and the four mold blocks 1 are four parts into which the entire mold with a cavity is divided. Each mold block 1 is connected to a power device 5. The power device 5 is a cylinder, and the mold block 1 is connected to the piston rod of the cylinder, so that when the piston rod of the cylinder moves telescopically, the mold block 1 is driven to move between a first position and a second position. When each mold block 1 moves from the first position to the second position, each mold block 1 moves closer to each other. A mold groove 2 is provided on the mold block 1. When each mold block 1 moves from the first position to the second position, each mold block 1 is spliced ​​to form the entire mold, and at this time, the mold groove 2 is spliced ​​to form the cavity of the mold.

[0022] The spherical pastry blanks with fillings are transported on the conveyor belt 4, and the cylinders are arranged at the conveyor belt 4, so that when the cylinder drives the mold block 1 to move from the first position to the second position, the mold block 1 is located in the middle position of the conveyor belt 4. First, each cylinder is used to drive the corresponding mold blocks 1 to move away from each other to their respective first positions. As the conveyor belt 4 is transported forward, the spherical pastry blanks are transported to the middle position of each mold block 1, and the conveyor belt 4 is stopped, so that the spherical pastry blanks are located on the moving track of each mold block 1. At this time, each cylinder is used to drive the corresponding mold blocks 1 to move closer to each other to the second position. At this time, each mold block 1 is assembled at the center, so that the spherical pastry blanks are squeezed into the mold and fill the cavity. Then, each cylinder is used to drive the corresponding mold blocks 1 to move away from each other to their respective first positions. The formed pastry blanks are demoulded and formed and remain on the conveyor belt 4. At this time, the conveyor belt 4 can be started to continue to transport the formed pastry blanks.

[0023] This arrangement enables mechanical forming of cakes, greatly improving production efficiency compared to manual molding, and increases food safety levels by preventing cakes from coming into contact with human hands.

[0024] Two mold blocks 1 may also be provided, and the two mold blocks 1 are two parts into which the entire mold with the cavity is divided.

[0025] As an optional embodiment, it also includes: a lifting device 3, which can be a lifting cylinder. Five mold blocks 1 are provided, and the four mold blocks 1 are five parts into which the entire mold with a cavity is divided, wherein the four mold blocks 1 are arranged on the same plane, and the four mold blocks 1 are each connected to a power device 5, which is a cylinder. The cylinder body of the lifting cylinder is fixedly mounted above the conveyor belt 4, and another mold block 1 is connected to the piston rod of the lifting cylinder, so that the mold block 1 is located above the four mold blocks 1, and the lifting cylinder can drive the mold block 1 to move up and down between the first position and the second position.

[0026] When each mold block 1 moves from the first position to the second position, each mold block 1 moves closer to each other. A mold groove 2 is provided on the mold block 1. When each mold block 1 moves from the first position to the second position, five mold blocks 1 are assembled to form the entire mold, and at this time, the mold grooves 2 are assembled to form the mold cavity.

[0027] The spherical pastry blanks with fillings are conveyed on the conveyor belt 4, and the power device 5 is arranged at the conveyor belt 4, so that when the power device 5 drives the mold block 1 to move from the first position to the second position, the mold block 1 is located in the middle position of the conveyor belt 4. First, each power device 5 is used to drive the corresponding mold block 1 to move away from each other to the respective first positions, and the lifting cylinder is used to drive the corresponding mold block 1 to rise to the first position.

[0028] As the conveyor belt 4 is conveyed forward, the spherical pastry blank is conveyed to the middle position of each mold block 1, and the conveyor belt 4 is stopped so that the spherical pastry blank is located on the moving track of each mold block 1. At this time, each power device 5 is used to drive the corresponding mold block 1 to move closer to each other to the second position, and the lifting cylinder drives the corresponding mold block 1 to descend to the first position. At this time, each mold block 1 is assembled at the center, so that the spherical pastry blank is squeezed into the mold and fills the cavity. Then, each power device 5 is used to drive the corresponding mold block 1 to move away from each other to their respective first positions, and the lifting cylinder drives the corresponding mold block 1 to rise to the first position. The formed pastry blank is demolded and formed and remains on the conveyor belt 4. At this time, the conveyor belt 4 can be started to continue to convey the formed pastry blank.

[0029] As an optional embodiment, it also includes: a control module, which is a PLC. The power device 5 is a servo cylinder, and the lifting device 3 is a servo lifting cylinder. The PLC is connected to the power device 5, the lifting device 3 and the conveyor belt 4 in communication. An image sensor for detecting pastry blanks is provided on the lifting device 3, and the image sensor is connected to the control module in communication. A program is written into the PLC using a computer and started to run. The image sensor detects the position directly below the lifting device 3 on the conveyor belt 4. When the pastry blank is transported to the directly below the lifting device 3, the image sensor detects the presence of the pastry blank and sends a signal to the PLC. The PLC controls the lifting device 3 to drive the corresponding mold block 1 to descend to the second position, and at the same time controls each power device 5 to drive each mold block 1 to move close to the center and move to the second position. At this time, each mold block 1 is assembled at the center, so that the spherical pastry blank is squeezed into the mold and fills the cavity. Finally, each power device 5 is controlled to drive the corresponding mold blocks 1 to move away from each other to their respective first positions, and at the same time, the lifting device 3 is controlled to drive the corresponding mold block 1 to rise to the first position. The formed pastry blank is demolded and left on the conveyor belt 4. At this time, the conveyor belt 4 can be started to continue to convey the formed pastry blank.

[0030] As an optional embodiment, the moving trajectories of the four mold blocks 1 intersect at the location of the pastry blank. When the mold blocks 1 are all located at the second position, the four mold blocks 1 are pressed tightly, so that the extrusion effect of the mold blocks 1 on the pastry blank is better.

[0031] In some embodiments, every two mold blocks 1 are arranged opposite to each other and move in opposite directions on the same straight line. When the two opposite mold blocks 1 move from the first position to the second position, the two mold blocks 1 press the pastry blank in opposite directions. At this time, the two mold blocks 1 are pressed tightly, and the extrusion effect on the pastry blank is better.

[0032] As an optional embodiment, a vent hole is provided through the mold block 1, and the vent hole is connected to the mold cavity from the outer wall of the mold block 1. When the mold blocks 1 move away from each other to their respective first positions. Each mold block 1 is assembled at the center so that the spherical pastry is squeezed into the mold and fills the cavity. The power device 5 and the lifting device 3 drive the corresponding mold block 1 to move to the first position, and at the same time, a compressed air flow is introduced into the mold cavity through the vent hole, and the compressed air flow can assist in demolding the pastry.

[0033] It should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. used herein to indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In the description of this article, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be construed as limitations of the present application. A person of ordinary skill in the art may change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application. It is understood that the same or similar parts in the above embodiments may refer to each other, and the contents not described in detail in some embodiments may refer to the same or similar contents in other embodiments. The multiple schemes provided in the present application include the basic schemes themselves, which are independent of each other and do not restrict each other, but they may also be combined with each other without conflict to achieve a plurality of effects to be realized together.

Claims

1. A three-dimensional cake forming device, characterized in that: include: At least two mold blocks (1), each power device (5) is connected to one of the mold blocks (1), the power device (5) is used to drive the mold block (1) to move from a first position to a second position, the mold block (1) is provided with a mold groove (2), and when all the mold blocks (1) are located at the second position, the mold grooves (2) are spliced ​​to form a mold cavity for forming cakes.

2. The three-dimensional cake forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A lifting device (3), the lifting device (3) is connected to one of the mold blocks (1), the lifting device (3) is used to drive the mold block (1) to move up and down between a first position and a second position, and the lifting device (3) is erected above a conveyor belt (4) used to convey pastry blanks.

3. The three-dimensional cake forming device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A control module, all the power devices (5) and the lifting devices (3) are respectively connected to the control module for communication, and the control module can control the power devices (5) and the lifting devices (3) to drive the mold block (1) to move between the first position and the second position.

4. The three-dimensional cake forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving tracks of all the mold blocks (1) intersect at the location of the pastry base.

5. The three-dimensional cake forming device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The moving tracks of every two mold blocks (1) are located on the same straight line and move in opposite directions.

6. The three-dimensional cake forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mold block (1) is provided with an air vent through it, the air vent is communicated with the interior of the mold groove (2), and the air vent is used to allow compressed air to flow.

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