Cold punching machine for chocolate forming

By designing a cold stamping machine for chocolate forming, using fully automated operation and sterile cavity stamping and demolding technology, the problems of complex process, low yield and poor hygiene in traditional processes are solved, and efficient and automated chocolate forming production is achieved.

CN222751353UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15CHENGDU NAISITE SCI & TECH
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Application Number
CN202421647338.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-12
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-12

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Technical Problem

The traditional chocolate molding process has complex processes, many steps, low yield, poor hygiene and a large amount of manual operations, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

A cold stamping machine for chocolate forming is designed, which adopts fully automated operation. The stamping and molding process is carried out in a sterile cavity, and automated production is achieved through a driving mechanism, a guide mechanism and a conveying device.

Benefits of technology

It realizes fully automatic production of chocolate casting, with simple process, integrated equipment, good hygiene, high output and low labor intensity, improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, in particular to a cold punching machine for chocolate forming. A cold punching machine for chocolate forming comprises a rack, a processing box, a punching device and a conveying device. The processing box, the stamping device and the conveying device are all arranged on the rack, the processing box is provided with a sterile cavity, and an inlet and an outlet are formed in the two ends of the sterile cavity. The stamping device is arranged in the sterile cavity, the conveying device is arranged outside the sterile cavity and located below the stamping device, and the conveying device penetrates through an inlet and an outlet of the sterile cavity. A plurality of forming dies are arranged on the conveying device in the conveying direction. The whole process is automatically operated, and stamping demolding is carried out in a sterile cavity; and when the chocolate form needs to be replaced, the forming die and the punching head need to be replaced in a matched manner. The chocolate cold press molding production equipment has the outstanding advantages of simple process, equipment integration, good sanitation, high yield and low labor intensity, and is high in innovativeness.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of food processing equipment, in particular to a cold punching machine for chocolate molding. Background Art

[0002] At present, when making chocolate by hand, the chocolate maker generally places the chocolate molding template flat on the workbench, and then injects the hot and evenly stirred chocolate paste into the chocolate pouring groove of the chocolate molding template. After each chocolate pouring groove is filled, the chocolate molding template is placed aside and waits for it to cool before demoulding the molded chocolate.

[0003] The above chocolate molding method has defects: the traditional chocolate molding process has problems such as complex process, many steps, low output, poor hygiene, etc. Moreover, it requires a lot of manual operation, wastes manpower, and has low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a cold punching machine for chocolate molding, comprising a frame and a processing box arranged on the frame, and provided with a sterile cavity;

[0005] A punching device is arranged in the sterile cavity;

[0006] The conveying device is arranged outside the sterile cavity and below the punching device. A plurality of forming dies are arranged on the conveying device along the conveying direction.

[0007] Among them, the stamping device includes a mounting frame, a driving mechanism, a lifting plate, a guide mechanism and a number of stamping heads. The driving mechanism is arranged on the mounting frame, the lifting plate is arranged on the mounting frame through the guide mechanism, the lifting plate is connected to the driving mechanism, a number of stamping heads are arranged on the lower end surface of the stamping head, and a forming groove matching the stamping head is provided on the forming mold.

[0008] The utility model provides a cold stamping machine specially used for chocolate molding, which is fully automated and performs stamping and demoulding in a sterile cavity, so that the produced chocolate is clean and hygienic. When the chocolate shape needs to be changed, the molding mold and the stamping head only need to be replaced. The equipment is simple in operation, reduces production time and improves production efficiency.

[0009] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism includes a driving motor, a driving screw, a driving screw sleeve, and a synchronization plate. The driving motor is arranged on a mounting frame, the driving screw is arranged at the driving end of the driving motor, the synchronization plate is connected to the lifting plate through a guide mechanism, the driving screw sleeve is arranged on the synchronization plate, and the driving screw sleeve is provided with a thread matching the driving screw.

[0010] Therefore, when the driving mechanism drives the lifting plate to vertically lift, the driving motor drives the driving screw to rotate, and the driving screw drives the driving screw sleeve to lift and lower the synchronous plate and the lifting plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the guide mechanism includes a fixed plate, a plurality of guide sleeves, and a plurality of guide rods. The fixed plate is arranged on the mounting frame, the plurality of guide sleeves are arranged on the end surface of the fixed plate, the plurality of guide rods are correspondingly installed in the guide sleeves, and the synchronization plate is connected to the lifting plate through the plurality of guide rods.

[0012] Therefore, the guide mechanism is used to guide the lifting and lowering movement of the lifting plate to ensure that it moves in the vertical direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the forming mold includes a forming plate, a plurality of forming grooves are arrayed on the forming plate, and a leg portion is provided on the lower end surface of the forming plate.

[0014] Therefore, the forming mold is composed of the above parts, the supporting legs support the forming plate, and the bottom of the forming plate is hollowed out. When punching, the chocolate falls into the hollow below the forming plate.

[0015] In some embodiments, the conveying device includes a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism. The first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are distributed in parallel up and down. The conveying directions of the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are opposite. The first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are both belt conveying mechanisms.

[0016] Thus, the first conveying mechanism conveys the molding mold with the chocolate semi-finished product; and the second conveying mechanism returns the molding mold with the chocolate demolded.

[0017] In some embodiments, the conveying device further comprises a plurality of fixing mechanisms, which are divided into two groups and arranged at two sides of the first conveying mechanism;

[0018] The fixing mechanism comprises a linear driving member and a push block. The linear driving member is arranged at the edge of the first conveying mechanism, and the push block is arranged at the driving end of the linear driving member.

[0019] Therefore, when the forming mold is transported on the conveying device, the forming mold enters the lower area of ​​the stamping device, and several fixing mechanisms work simultaneously. The linear drive member drives the push block to approach the forming mold, and several fixing mechanisms fix the forming mold.

[0020] In some embodiments, two first limiting strips and two second limiting strips are provided on the end surface of the first conveying mechanism, the two first limiting strips are located at one end of the fixing mechanism, and the two second limiting strips are located at the other end of the fixing mechanism.

[0021] Therefore, the conveyance of the forming mold is adjusted by setting the first limiting strip so that it is transported in the center.

[0022] In some embodiments, a cold stamping machine for chocolate molding further includes a cold air delivery pipe, which is distributed on both sides of the stamping device and points to the lower part of the delivery device located at the stamping device.

[0023] Therefore, the cold air delivery pipe is configured to deliver cold air to the stamping to prevent it from melting.

[0024] The utility model has a scientific and reasonable structural design, breaks through the traditional chocolate stamping and molding process, can realize the fully automatic production of chocolate pouring, has the outstanding advantages of simple process, equipment integration, good hygiene, high output and low labor intensity, and is a highly innovative chocolate cold press molding production equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] 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.

[0026] Figure 1 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a cold punching machine for chocolate molding provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a planar structural diagram of a cold punching machine for chocolate molding.

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The figure shows a schematic three-dimensional structure of some devices in a cold stamping machine for chocolate molding.

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The figure shows a schematic three-dimensional structure of a punching device in a cold punching machine for chocolate molding.

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the part.

[0031] Numbers in the figure: 000-frame, 100-processing box, 110-sterile chamber, 200-punching device, 210-mounting frame, 220-driving mechanism, 221-driving motor, 222-driving screw, 223-driving screw sleeve, 224-synchronizing plate, 230-lifting plate, 240-guide mechanism, 241-fixed plate, 242-guide sleeve, 243-guide rod, 250-punching head, 300-conveyor device, 310-first conveyor mechanism, 320-second conveyor mechanism, 330-fixed mechanism, 331-linear drive member, 332-push block, 340-first limit strip, 350-second limit strip, 400-molding mold, 410-molding plate, 420-leg portion, 401-molding groove, 500-cold air conveying pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0034] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted 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 welding, bolt connection, or riveting; it can be fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection or electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] Combination Figure 1-5A cold stamping machine for chocolate molding is used to solve the technical problems in the prior art such as low processing efficiency, inability to completely unify processing quality standards, and easy quality risks. A cold stamping machine for chocolate molding includes a frame 000, a processing box 100, a stamping device 200, and a conveying device 300. The processing box 100, the stamping device 200, and the conveying device 300 are all arranged on the frame 000. The processing box 100 is provided with a sterile cavity 110, and an inlet and an outlet are arranged at both ends of the sterile cavity 110. The stamping device 200 is arranged in the sterile cavity 110, and the conveying device 300 is arranged outside the sterile cavity 110 and below the stamping device 200. The conveying device 300 penetrates the inlet and outlet of the sterile cavity 110. A plurality of molding molds 400 are arranged on the conveying device 300 along the conveying direction.

[0037] Combination Figure 3 , cold air delivery pipes 500 are arranged on both sides of the punching device 200, and the two cold air delivery pipes 500 are distributed on both sides of the punching device 200, and the cold air delivery pipes 500 point to the lower part of the delivery device 300 located at the punching device 200. The cold air delivery pipes 500 are configured to deliver cold air to the punching device during punching to prevent it from melting.

[0038] Combination Figure 4 The punching device 200 includes a mounting frame 210, a driving mechanism 220, a lifting plate 230, a guiding mechanism 240 and a plurality of punching heads 250. The driving mechanism 220 is arranged on the mounting frame 210, the lifting plate 230 is arranged on the mounting frame 210 through the guiding mechanism 240, the lifting plate 230 is connected to the driving mechanism 220 by driving, a plurality of punching heads 250 are arranged on the lower end surface of the punching head 250, and a forming groove 401 matching the punching head 250 is arranged on the forming mold 400. The whole process is automated, and the punching and demoulding are carried out in the aseptic chamber 110, so that the produced chocolate is clean and hygienic. When the chocolate shape needs to be changed, the forming mold 400 and the punching head 250 can be replaced as a matching set. The device is simple in operation, reduces production time and improves production efficiency.

[0039] The driving mechanism 220 includes a driving motor 221, a driving screw 222, a driving screw sleeve 223, and a synchronous plate 224. The driving motor 221 is arranged on the mounting frame 210, the driving screw 222 is arranged at the driving end of the driving motor 221, the synchronous plate 224 is connected to the lifting plate 230 through the guide mechanism 240, the driving screw sleeve 223 is arranged on the synchronous plate 224, and a thread matching the driving screw 222 is arranged in the driving screw sleeve 223. When the driving mechanism 220 drives the lifting plate 230 to vertically lift, the driving motor 221 drives the driving screw 222 to rotate, and the driving screw 222 drives the driving screw sleeve 223 to perform lifting activities, thereby causing the synchronous plate 224 and the lifting plate 230 to lift and move.

[0040] Combination Figure 4 The guide mechanism 240 includes a fixed plate 241, a plurality of guide sleeves 242, and a plurality of guide rods 243. The fixed plate 241 is arranged on the mounting frame 210, the plurality of guide sleeves 242 are arranged on the end surface of the fixed plate 241, the plurality of guide rods 243 are correspondingly installed in the guide sleeves 242, and the synchronous plate 224 is connected to the lifting plate 230 through the plurality of guide rods 243. The guide mechanism 240 is used to guide the lifting and lowering movement of the lifting plate 230 to ensure that it moves in the vertical direction.

[0041] Combination Figure 4 The forming mold 400 includes a forming plate 410, a plurality of forming grooves 401 are arrayed on the forming plate 410, and a leg portion 420 is provided on the lower end surface of the forming plate 410. The forming mold 400 is composed of the above parts, the leg portion 420 supports the forming plate 410, and the bottom of the forming plate 410 is hollowed out. When punching, the chocolate falls into the hollow below the forming plate 410.

[0042] Combination Figure 3 The conveying device 300 includes a first conveying mechanism 310 and a second conveying mechanism 320. The first conveying mechanism 310 and the second conveying mechanism 320 are arranged in parallel up and down. The conveying directions of the first conveying mechanism 310 and the second conveying mechanism 320 are opposite. The first conveying mechanism 310 and the second conveying mechanism 320 are both belt conveying mechanisms. The first conveying mechanism 310 conveys the molding mold 400 with the semi-finished chocolate; the second conveying mechanism 320 returns the molding mold 400 that has been demolded chocolate.

[0043] Combination Figure 3 and 5 The conveying device 300 further includes a plurality of fixing mechanisms 330, which are divided into two groups and arranged at two sides of the first conveying mechanism 310; the fixing mechanisms 330 include a linear driving member 331 and a push block 332, the linear driving member 331 is arranged at the edge of the first conveying mechanism 310, and the push block 332 is arranged at the driving end of the linear driving member 331. When the forming mold 400 is conveyed on the conveying device 300, the forming mold 400 enters the lower area of ​​the stamping device 200, and the plurality of fixing mechanisms 330 work simultaneously, the linear driving member 331 drives the push block 332 to approach the forming mold 400, and the plurality of fixing mechanisms 330 fix the forming mold 400.

[0044] Combination Figure 3 Two first limiting bars 340 and two second limiting bars 350 are provided on the end surface of the first conveying mechanism 310. The two first limiting bars 340 are located at one end of the fixing mechanism 330, and the two second limiting bars 350 are located at the other end of the fixing mechanism 330. By providing the first limiting bars 340, the conveying of the forming mold 400 is adjusted so that it is transported in the center.

[0045] The utility model has a scientific and reasonable structural design, breaks through the traditional chocolate stamping and molding process, can realize the fully automatic production of chocolate pouring, has the outstanding advantages of simple process, equipment integration, good hygiene, high output and low labor intensity, and is a highly innovative chocolate cold press molding production equipment.

[0046] The above is only a specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope recorded in the utility model, which should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cold punching machine for chocolate molding, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame (000) and a A processing box (100) is provided with a sterile chamber (110); A punching device (200) is disposed in the aseptic chamber (110); The conveying device (300) is arranged outside the aseptic chamber (110) and below the punching device (200). The conveying device (300) is provided with a plurality of forming dies (400) along a conveying direction. The punching device (200) comprises a mounting frame (210), a driving mechanism (220), a lifting plate (230), a guiding mechanism (240) and a plurality of punching heads (250); the driving mechanism (220) is arranged on the mounting frame (210); the lifting plate (230) is arranged on the mounting frame (210) via the guiding mechanism (240); the lifting plate (230) is drivingly connected to the driving mechanism (220); the plurality of punching heads (250) are arranged on the lower end surface of the punching head (250); and the forming die (400) is provided with a forming groove (401) matching the punching head (250).

2. A cold stamping machine for chocolate molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (220) comprises a driving motor (221), a driving screw (222), a driving screw sleeve (223), and a synchronous plate (224); the driving motor (221) is arranged on a mounting frame (210); the driving screw (222) is arranged at a driving end of the driving motor (221); the synchronous plate (224) is connected to a lifting plate (230) via a guide mechanism (240); the driving screw sleeve (223) is arranged on the synchronous plate (224); and a thread matching the driving screw (222) is arranged in the driving screw sleeve (223).

3. A cold stamping machine for chocolate molding according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide mechanism (240) comprises a fixed plate (241), a plurality of guide sleeves (242), and a plurality of guide rods (243); the fixed plate (241) is arranged on the mounting frame (210); the plurality of guide sleeves (242) are arranged on the end surface of the fixed plate (241); the plurality of guide rods (243) are correspondingly installed in the guide sleeves (242); and the synchronous plate (224) is connected to the lifting plate (230) via the plurality of guide rods (243).

4. A cold stamping machine for chocolate molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The molding die (400) comprises a molding plate (410), a plurality of molding grooves (401) are arrayed on the molding plate (410), and a leg portion (420) is provided on the lower end surface of the molding plate (410).

5. A cold stamping machine for chocolate molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying device (300) comprises a first conveying mechanism (310) and a second conveying mechanism (320); the first conveying mechanism (310) and the second conveying mechanism (320) are arranged in parallel up and down; and the conveying directions of the first conveying mechanism (310) and the second conveying mechanism (320) are opposite.

6. A cold stamping machine for chocolate molding according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conveying device (300) further comprises a plurality of fixing mechanisms (330), wherein the plurality of fixing mechanisms (330) are divided into two groups and are arranged at two sides of the first conveying mechanism (310); The fixing mechanism (330) comprises a linear driving member (331) and a push block (332); the linear driving member (331) is arranged at the edge of the first conveying mechanism (310); and the push block (332) is arranged at the driving end of the linear driving member (331).

7. A cold stamping machine for chocolate molding according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two first limiting strips (340) and two second limiting strips (350) are provided on the end surface of the first conveying mechanism (310); the two first limiting strips (340) are located at one end of the fixing mechanism (330), and the two second limiting strips (350) are located at the other end of the fixing mechanism (330).

8. A cold stamping machine for chocolate molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cold air delivery pipe (500), which is distributed on both sides of the punching device (200), and the cold air delivery pipe (500) points to the lower part of the delivery device (300) located at the punching device (200).