A cooling device for soft candy production

By designing a fondant production cooling equipment including fan, dust removal net, cooling box and hovering water pipe, the existing equipment has been solved, and efficient cooling and convenient maintenance have been achieved.

CN222707523UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04SHANDONG MEIKE FOOD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421304130.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-07
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-07

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Technical Problem

The existing gummy production cooling equipment has problems such as low cooling efficiency and inconvenient equipment maintenance, which is difficult to meet the needs of efficient cooling and equipment cleaning.

Method used

A cooling device including a box, a fan, a dust removal net, a cooling box, a hovering water pipe and a circulating water system is designed. Fans and dust removal nets are used for air filtration and fondant cooling. The cooling box and hovering water pipes accelerate the cooling process through the circulating water system and realize the recycling of water through the pump and water pipes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the cooling efficiency of the fudge, shortens the cooling time, and prevents dust pollution through the design of the dust removal net, which facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the dust removal net.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of candy production, and discloses a cooling device for soft candy production, including a box body, a snap-in groove is provided at the top left side of the box body, a mounting assembly is fixedly connected to the left side of the snap-in groove, the mounting assembly is fixedly connected to the outside of the dust removal frame, a cooling box is fixedly connected to the left side of the first water pump through a water pipe, and a cooling assembly is arranged inside the cooling box. In the utility model, a dust removal net is added above the fan, which can filter the dust particles mixed in the air to make the air cleaner. When the air is operated for a long time, the dust removal net will also form dust accumulation. At this time, the dust removal frame can be disassembled and cleaned by using the mounting assembly, so as to improve the dust removal efficiency of the dust removal net. A spiral water pipe is also installed inside the conveyor belt of the equipment, and the conveyor belt is cooled by the cooling water in the spiral water pipe. In conjunction with the fan above, the time required for the soft candy to be cooled is greatly shortened.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of candy production, in particular to a cooling device used for soft candy production. Background Art

[0002] Soft candy is a soft and slightly elastic candy, which can be transparent or translucent. The water content of soft candy is relatively high; generally 10% to 20%. Most soft candies are made into fruit flavors, and some are made into milk flavors and refreshing flavors. Their shapes are rectangular or irregular depending on the molding process. The process flow is starch milk mixing - slurry washing - sugar boiling - cooling - molding - packaging. Ingredients: starch, starch syrup, white sugar, citric acid, spices.

[0003] Soft candy is a functional candy that is soft, elastic and tough. It is mainly made of gelatin, syrup and other raw materials. It goes through multiple processes to form a solid candy with different shapes, textures and flavors. It is exquisite and durable, and has elasticity and a chewy feel. During the processing of soft candy, it is generally necessary to use a cooling device to cool it to achieve the purpose of forming. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the shortcomings in the prior art and proposes a cooling device for soft candy production.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a cooling device for soft candy production, comprising a box body, a locking groove is opened at the top left side of the box body, a mounting assembly is fixedly connected to the left side of the locking groove, the mounting assembly is fixedly connected to the outside of a dust removal frame, a dust removal net is fixedly connected to the inside of the dust removal frame, a water tank is arranged at the front end of the box body, a water pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the water tank, a first water pump is fixedly connected to the left side of the water pipe, a cooling box is fixedly connected to the left side of the first water pump through the water pipe, and a cooling assembly is arranged inside the cooling box.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The installation assembly includes a first engaging member fixedly connected to the left side of the dust removal frame, a fixing groove is provided in the middle of the first engaging member, a second engaging member is engaged inside the fixing groove, a latch member is fixedly connected to the right side of the dust removal frame, a latch groove is provided at the top right side of the box body, and the latch member is latched in the latch groove.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The cooling assembly comprises an electric fan fixedly connected to the interior of a cooling box, and a sponge block is arranged inside the cooling box.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The top of the cooling box is provided with heat dissipation holes.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] A support plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the box body, a second motor is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate, a transmission shaft is fixedly connected to the driving end of the second motor, a conveyor belt is arranged on the outer shaft of the transmission shaft, and fixed plates are rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the transmission shaft.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] A first motor is fixedly connected to the rear of the box, a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the driving end of the first motor, an outer shaft of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to a fixed rod, a left side of the fixed rod is fixedly connected to the box, left and right sides of the inside of the box are fixedly connected to support frames, a fan is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame, a connecting column is fixedly connected to the top of the fan, a bevel gear is fixedly connected to the outer shaft of the rotating shaft, the right side of the fixed rod and the top of the connecting column, a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the right side of the bevel gear on the right side of the fixed rod, and the right side of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the box.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] A spiral water pipe is arranged below the conveyor belt, a second water pump is fixedly connected to the left rear of the spiral water pipe, the rear of the second water pump is fixedly connected to the water tank, a water inlet is fixedly connected to the left top of the water tank, and the right rear of the spiral water pipe is fixedly connected to the cooling box.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The bevel gear on the rotating shaft is meshed and connected with the bevel gear on the left side of the rotating shaft, and the other bevel gears on the rotating shaft are meshed and connected with the bevel gear on the top of the connecting column.

[0020] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In the utility model, the fan above the equipment is first used to cool the soft candy, wherein a dust removal net is added above the fan, which can filter the dust particles mixed in the air to make the air cleaner and prevent the soft candy from being contaminated. After a long period of operation, the dust removal net will also form dust accumulation. At this time, the dust removal frame can be disassembled and cleaned using the installation assembly to improve the dust removal efficiency of the dust removal net.

[0022] 2. In the utility model, a spiral water pipe is installed inside the conveyor belt of the equipment, and the conveyor belt is cooled by the cooling water in the spiral water pipe. In conjunction with the fan above, the time required for cooling the soft candy is greatly shortened. The water after cooling the soft candy will enter the cooling box, and the cooling component in the cooling box will cool the water. The cooled water will enter the water tank through the water pipe for recycling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a cooling device for soft candy production proposed by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a cooling device for soft candy production proposed by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a cooling water circulation structure diagram of a cooling device for soft candy production proposed by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 The utility model is a cross-sectional view of a cooling box of a cooling device for soft candy production.

[0027] Legend:

[0028] 1. Box body; 2. First motor; 3. Second motor; 4. Fixed plate; 5. Conveyor belt; 6. Transmission shaft; 7. Dust removal frame; 8. Dust removal net; 9. Heat dissipation hole; 10. Water inlet; 11. Water tank; 12. First water pump; 13. Cooling box; 14. Coiled water pipe; 15. Support frame; 16. Fan; 17. Bevel gear; 18. Rotating shaft; 19. Second water pump; 20. Water pipe; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. Connecting column; 23. Fixed rod; 200. Mounting assembly; 201. First engaging member; 202. Latch member; 203. Latch slot; 204. Second engaging member; 300. Cooling assembly; 301. Electric fan; 302. Sponge block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-4, the utility model provides an embodiment: a cooling device for soft candy production, including a box body 1, a snap-in groove is provided at the top left side of the box body 1, a mounting assembly 200 is fixedly connected to the left side of the snap-in groove, the mounting assembly 200 is fixedly connected to the outside of the dust removal frame 7, a dust removal net 8 is fixedly connected to the inside of the dust removal frame 7, which can filter dust particles mixed in the air to make the air cleaner and prevent the soft candy from being polluted. After long-term operation, the dust removal net 8 will also form dust accumulation. At this time, the dust removal frame 7 can be disassembled and cleaned by using the mounting assembly 200, so as to improve the dust removal efficiency of the dust removal net 8. A water tank 11 is provided at the front end of the box body 1, a water pipe 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the water tank 11, and the left side of the water pipe 20 is fixedly connected to the first A water pump 12, the left side of the first water pump 12 is fixedly connected to a cooling box 13 through a water pipe 20, a cooling assembly 300 is arranged inside the cooling box 13, the water after cooling the soft candy will enter the cooling box 13, the cooling assembly 300 in the cooling box 13 will cool the water, and the cooled water will enter the water tank 11 through the water pipe 20 for recycling, a heat dissipation hole 9 is opened on the top of the cooling box 13, which can discharge the heat contained in the water into the air, a support plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the box body 1, a second motor 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate, a transmission shaft 6 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the second motor 3, a conveyor belt 5 is arranged on the outer shaft of the transmission shaft 6, and the front and rear sides of the transmission shaft 6 are rotatably connected to the fixed plate 4, and the second motor 3 needs to be started The cooled soft candies are transported to the inside of the box 1 by the conveyor belt 5. The rear of the box 1 is fixedly connected with a first motor 2. The driving end of the first motor 2 is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft 21. The outer axis of the rotating shaft 21 is rotatably connected with a fixed rod 23. The left side of the fixed rod 23 is fixedly connected to the box 1. The left and right sides of the inside of the box 1 are fixedly connected with a support frame 15. The top of the support frame 15 is fixedly connected with a fan 16. The top of the fan 16 is fixedly connected with a connecting column 22. The outer axis of the rotating shaft 21, the right side of the fixed rod 23 and the top of the connecting column 22 are fixedly connected with a bevel gear 17. The bevel gear 17 on the rotating shaft 21 drives the bevel gear 17 on the left side of the rotating shaft 18 to rotate, so that the rotating shaft 18 and the bevel gear 17 thereon rotate, so that the bevel gear 17 on the top of the connecting column 22 meshed with it rotates. The gear 17 drives the fan 16 to rotate through the connecting column 22. The right side of the bevel gear 17 on the right side of the fixing rod 23 is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft 18. The right side of the rotating shaft 18 is rotatably connected to the box body 1. A spiral water pipe 14 is arranged below the conveyor belt 5. A second water pump 19 is fixedly connected to the left rear of the spiral water pipe 14. The rear of the second water pump 19 is fixedly connected to the water tank 11. A water injection port 10 is fixedly connected to the left side of the top of the water tank 11. The right rear of the spiral water pipe 14 is fixedly connected to the cooling box 13. The second water pump 19 is turned on to pump the cooling water in the water tank 11 into the spiral water pipe 14. The spiral water pipe 14 contacts the conveyor belt 5, cools the conveyor belt 5, and accelerates the cooling of the soft candy. The water passing through the spiral water pipe 14 will finally enter the cooling box 13.The bevel gear 17 on the rotating shaft 21 is meshed and connected with the bevel gear 17 on the left side of the rotating shaft 18, and the other bevel gears 17 on the rotating shaft 18 are meshed and connected with the bevel gear 17 on the top of the connecting column 22.

[0031] The installation assembly 200 includes a first engaging member 201 fixedly connected to the left side of the dust collecting frame 7, a fixing groove is provided in the middle of the first engaging member 201, a second engaging member 204 is engaged inside the fixing groove, a latch member 202 is fixedly connected to the right side of the dust collecting frame 7, a latch groove 203 is provided at the top right side of the box body 1, and the latch member 202 is latched in the latch groove 203, so that the dust collecting net 8 can be disassembled and cleaned, and the first engaging member 201 on the dust collecting frame 7 is pressed to bend the fixing groove thereon and separate from the second engaging member 204, and then the dust collecting frame 7 on one side with the first engaging member 201 is pulled out, driving the latch member 202 to separate from the latch groove 203, and then the dust collecting frame 7 can be taken out for cleaning, and then installed back after cleaning;

[0032] The cooling assembly 300 includes an electric fan 301 fixedly connected to the interior of the cooling box 13. A sponge block 302 is arranged inside the cooling box 13. The sponge block 302 will absorb the water flowing out of the spiral water pipe 14. The electric fan 301 above the sponge block 302 will increase the rotation speed of the air, and can discharge the heat contained in the water into the air through the heat dissipation holes 9, so that the water is cooled down. After the sponge block 302 is saturated, the water will flow to the bottom of the box due to gravity, and finally be transported to the water tank 11 by the first water pump 12 and the water pipe 20 for recycling.

[0033] Working principle: Start the second motor 3 to transport the soft candies to be cooled to the inside of the box 1 through the conveyor belt 5, start the first motor 2, and the driving end of the first motor 2 drives the bevel gear 17 on the rotating shaft 21 to rotate, and the bevel gear 17 on the rotating shaft 21 drives the bevel gear 17 on the left side of the rotating shaft 18 to rotate, so that the rotating shaft 18 and the bevel gear 17 thereon rotate, so that the bevel gear 17 on the top of the connecting column 22 meshing with it drives the fan 16 to rotate through the connecting column 22 to cool the soft candies on the conveyor belt 5. A dust removal net 8 is installed above the fan 16 to filter the air. After long-term use, the dust removal net 8 can be disassembled and cleaned. By pressing the first engaging piece 201 on the dust removal frame 7, the fixed groove thereon is bent and separated from the second engaging piece 204, and then the dust removal frame 7 on one side with the first engaging piece 201 is pulled out to drive the latch piece 202 is separated from the latch slot 203, and the dust removal frame 7 can be taken out for cleaning. After cleaning, it can be installed back, and at the same time, the second water pump 19 is turned on to pump the cooling water in the water tank 11 into the spiral water pipe 14, and the spiral water pipe 14 contacts the conveyor belt 5 to cool the conveyor belt 5 to accelerate the cooling of the soft candy. The water passing through the spiral water pipe 14 will eventually enter the cooling box 13, and the cooling box 13 is equipped with a sponge block 302. The sponge block 302 will absorb the water flowing out of the spiral water pipe 14, and the electric fan 301 above the sponge block 302 will increase the speed of the air, which can discharge the heat contained in the water into the air through the heat dissipation holes 9, so that the water is cooled down. After the sponge block 302 is saturated, the water will flow to the bottom of the box due to gravity, and finally it will be transported to the water tank 11 by the first water pump 12 and the water pipe 20 for recycling.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooling device for soft candy production, comprising a box (1), characterized in that: A snap-fit ​​groove is provided at the top left side of the interior of the housing (1); a mounting assembly (200) is fixedly connected to the left side of the interior of the snap-fit ​​groove; the mounting assembly (200) is fixedly connected to the outside of the dust removal frame (7); a dust removal net (8) is fixedly connected to the interior of the dust removal frame (7); a water tank (11) is provided at the front end of the housing (1); a water pipe (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the water tank (11); a first water pump (12) is fixedly connected to the left side of the water pipe (20); a cooling box (13) is fixedly connected to the left side of the first water pump (12) via the water pipe (20); a cooling assembly (300) is provided inside the cooling box (13).

2. A cooling device for soft candy production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (200) comprises a first engaging member (201) fixedly connected to the left side of the dust removal frame (7); a fixing groove is provided in the middle of the first engaging member (201); a second engaging member (204) is engaged inside the fixing groove; a latch member (202) is fixedly connected to the right side of the dust removal frame (7); a latch groove (203) is provided at the top right side of the box body (1); and the latch member (202) is latched inside the latch groove (203).

3. The cooling device for soft candy production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling assembly (300) comprises an electric fan (301) fixedly connected to the interior of a cooling box (13), and a sponge block (302) is arranged inside the cooling box (13).

4. The cooling device for soft candy production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cooling box (13) is provided with a heat dissipation hole (9).

5. The cooling device for soft candy production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the box body (1), a second motor (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate, a transmission shaft (6) is fixedly connected to the driving end of the second motor (3), a conveyor belt (5) is arranged on the outer shaft of the transmission shaft (6), and a fixed plate (4) is rotatably connected to both the front and rear sides of the transmission shaft (6).

6. The cooling device for soft candy production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first motor (2) is fixedly connected to the rear of the housing (1), a rotating shaft (21) is fixedly connected to the driving end of the first motor (2), an outer shaft of the rotating shaft (21) is rotatably connected to a fixed rod (23), a left side of the fixed rod (23) is fixedly connected to the housing (1), a support frame (15) is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the housing (1), a fan (16) is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame (15), a connecting column (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the fan (16), a bevel gear (17) is fixedly connected to the outer shaft of the rotating shaft (21), the right side of the fixed rod (23) and the top of the connecting column (22), a rotating shaft (18) is fixedly connected to the right side of the bevel gear (17) on the right side of the fixed rod (23), and the right side of the rotating shaft (18) is rotatably connected to the housing (1).

7. The cooling device for soft candy production according to claim 5, characterized in that: A spiral water pipe (14) is provided below the conveyor belt (5); a second water pump (19) is fixedly connected to the left rear side of the spiral water pipe (14); the rear side of the second water pump (19) is fixedly connected to a water tank (11); a water inlet (10) is fixedly connected to the left side of the top of the water tank (11); and the right rear side of the spiral water pipe (14) is fixedly connected to a cooling box (13).

8. The cooling device for soft candy production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bevel gear (17) on the rotating shaft (21) is meshedly connected with the bevel gear (17) on the left side of the rotating shaft (18), and the other bevel gears (17) on the rotating shaft (18) are meshedly connected with the bevel gear (17) on the top of the connecting column (22).