Efficient cooling forming device for plant meat production

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food machining, in particular to an efficient cooling forming device for plant meat production, which comprises a mold monomer, a clamp and an inner pipe, the inner pipe is arranged in the mold monomer, two ends of the inner pipe penetrate out of the mold monomer, a cooling structure is arranged in the mold monomer to cool the inner pipe, and the clamp is arranged in the mold monomer. The multiple inner pipes are arranged in series, a clamp is arranged at the joint of every two inner pipes, the end of the inner pipe of one mold single body is connected with the output end of an extruding machine, the multiple mold single bodies are arranged, the inner pipes in the multiple mold single bodies are connected in series, and after material machining is completed, the multiple mold single bodies connected in series can be disassembled, so that the mold single bodies are disassembled. And residual materials are removed one by one, so that the cleaning difficulty is reduced, the cleaning time is saved, and meanwhile, the damage to the mold monomers when the materials are removed by using an electric hammer or other tools is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food mechanical processing, in particular to a high-efficiency cooling and molding device for plant meat production. Background Art

[0002] The research, development and production of plant meat have emerged worldwide. There are various equipments for producing plant meat. Currently, single-screw extruders or twin-screw extruders are still the main ones. Whether it is a single-screw extruder or a twin-screw extruder, molds are indispensable during production. The plant meat produced by the extruder is divided into puffed and non-puffed types. When producing non-puffed plant meat, the temperature of the material in the extruder can reach 200°C, which is in a flowable molten state. When passing through the mold, it needs to be cooled to obtain a solid product. The commonly used molds at present have a feed port connected to the extruder, a round tube or a square tube inside, and a jacket outside the mold. Cold water flows in the jacket to cool the inner tube and form the product. During production, the temperature and pressure inside the mold are high, and the material fluidity is good, so it can pass through the mold smoothly. After the production is completed, there will be residual material in the mold. The mold needs to be disassembled and the material that has become solidified needs to be removed.

[0003] However, when removing the solidified material from the existing mold, the residual material accumulates inside the mold due to the long mold, which is difficult to remove. Usually, an electric hammer or other tools are needed to remove the material, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and may also cause damage to the mold. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a high-efficiency cooling and molding device for plant meat production to solve the situation raised in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a high-efficiency cooling and molding device for plant meat production, comprising: a mold unit, a clamp and an inner tube, the mold unit is provided with an inner tube, both ends of the inner tube are passed through to the outside of the mold unit, a cooling structure is provided in the mold unit to cool the inner tube, multiple inner tubes are arranged in series, a clamp is provided at the connection between two inner tubes, and the end of the inner tube of a mold unit is connected to the output end of the extruder.

[0006] Preferably, the mold unit comprises: an upper body, a lower body, an upper semicircular tube and a lower semicircular tube, the upper semicircular tube is embedded in the bottom surface of the upper body, both ends of the upper semicircular tube are arranged outside the upper body, the lower semicircular tube is embedded in the top surface of the lower body, the bottom surface of the upper body is in contact with the top surface of the lower body, and the upper semicircular tube and the lower semicircular tube cooperate with each other to form an inner tube.

[0007] Preferably, the upper body is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, and the lower body is provided with a plurality of screw holes, each mounting hole is coaxially arranged with a screw hole, the inner thread of the screw hole is connected with the threaded portion of the bolt, the mounting hole is plug-fitted with the bolt, and the bottom end of the nut of the bolt is in contact with the top surface of the upper body.

[0008] Preferably, a cooling cavity is respectively provided in the upper half and the lower half.

[0009] Preferably, the cooling structure includes: a water outlet, a water inlet, a water inlet, and a water outlet. The water outlet is opened at the top of the cooling chamber of the upper body, the water inlet is opened at the bottom of the cooling chamber of the upper body, the water inlet is connected to the water outlet, the water outlet is opened at the top of the cooling chamber of the lower body, and the water inlet is opened at the bottom of the cooling chamber of the lower body.

[0010] Preferably, it further comprises: a water circulation pipeline, the end of which is connected to the water outlet in the cooling structure, a thermostat is arranged on the water circulation pipeline, and the other end of the water circulation pipeline is connected to the water inlet in the cooling structure.

[0011] Preferably, the water circulation pipeline is installed on a bracket.

[0012] Preferably, the thermostat is mounted on a bracket.

[0013] Preferably, the mold unit is mounted on a bracket.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of guide wheels are mounted on the bottom end of the bracket.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. Set up multiple mold monomers, connect the inner tubes of multiple mold monomers in series, and after the material processing is completed, the multiple mold monomers in series can be dismantled, and the residual materials can be removed one by one, which reduces the cleaning difficulty and saves cleaning time, and avoids damage to the mold monomer when using electric hammers or other tools to remove the materials;

[0017] 2. At the same time, after the material is cooled down, the material is shaped in the inner tube. At this time, the bolts can be screwed in the opposite direction to remove the upper body from the lower body, observe the state of the material and observe the material to obtain complete material data;

[0018] 3. A cooling mechanism is set up in each mold unit, so each mold unit can be cooled down freely and specifically according to the actual situation;

[0019] 4. Setting a constant temperature machine to circulate the cooling water not only ensures the continuation of the cooling state, but also avoids the waste of cooling water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship of multiple mold monomers of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mold monomer structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the upper body structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the lower half structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the installation relationship between the bracket and the mold unit of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure: a mold unit 11, a clamp 12, an inner tube 13, a water outlet 21, an upper semicircular tube 22, a water inlet 23, a water inlet 24, a lower semicircular tube 25, a water outlet 26, bolts 27, screw holes 28, a water circulation pipeline 31, a thermostat 32, and a bracket 33. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of 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.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, 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 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] Example 1: Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 A high-efficiency cooling and molding device for plant meat production includes: a mold monomer 11, a clamp 12 and an inner tube 13. The mold monomer 11 is provided with an inner tube 13, and both ends of the inner tube 13 are passed through the outside of the mold monomer 11. A cooling structure is provided in the mold monomer 11 to cool the inner tube 13. Multiple inner tubes 13 are arranged in series, and a clamp 12 is provided at the connection between two inner tubes 13. The end of the inner tube 13 of a mold monomer 11 is connected to the output end of the extruder.

[0029] The principles and beneficial effects of the above scheme are:

[0030] One end of the inner tube 13 on a mold monomer 11 is connected to the output end of the extruder. The extruder is specifically: LTS-K65 type. The other end of the inner tube 13 is connected to the end of the inner tube 13 on other mold monomers. Multiple inner tubes 13 are connected in series to form a pipeline. The connection between the two inner tubes 13 is fixed with a clamp 12, and water is supplied to the cooling structure. Then the extruder is started to input the extruded material into the pipeline. The material is shaped through the pipeline. The cooling mechanism cools the mold monomer 11 and the material at the same time. Finally, the cooled and formed material is output and collected through the inner tube 13 away from the extruder. Multiple mold monomers 11 are set, and the inner tubes 13 in the multiple mold monomers 11 are connected in series. After the processing of the material is completed, the multiple mold monomers 11 in series can be dismantled, and the residual materials can be removed one by one, which reduces the difficulty of cleaning and saves cleaning time. At the same time, it is avoided that the mold monomer 11 is damaged when the material is removed by using an electric hammer or other tools; the ends of the two inner tubes 13 that are in contact are reinforced by setting a clamp 12 to avoid leakage during the material transportation process.

[0031] Example 2: Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 The mold monomer 11 includes: an upper body, a lower body, an upper semicircular tube 22 and a lower semicircular tube 25. The upper semicircular tube 22 is embedded in the bottom surface of the upper body, and both ends of the upper semicircular tube 22 are arranged outside the upper body. The lower semicircular tube 25 is embedded in the top surface of the lower body. The bottom surface of the upper body is in contact with the top surface of the lower body, and the upper semicircular tube 22 and the lower semicircular tube 25 cooperate with each other to form an inner tube 13.

[0032] The principles and beneficial effects of the above scheme are:

[0033] The upper semicircular tube 22 is embedded in the bottom surface of the upper body, and the lower semicircular tube 25 is embedded in the top surface of the lower body. The upper semicircular tube 22 and the lower semicircular tube 25 form an inner tube 13. The bottom surface of the upper body is in contact with the top surface of the lower body. When the mold monomer 11 needs to be cleaned, the upper body and the lower body can be opened, and the upper semicircular tube 22 and the lower semicircular tube 25 are opened at the same time, which further reduces the difficulty of cleaning inside the structure.

[0034] Example 3: Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 The upper body is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, and the lower body is provided with a plurality of screw holes 28. Each mounting hole is coaxially arranged with a screw hole 28. The inner thread of the screw hole 28 is connected with the threaded portion of the bolt 27. The mounting hole is plug-fitted with the bolt 27, and the bottom end of the nut of the bolt 27 is in contact with the top surface of the upper body.

[0035] The principles and beneficial effects of the above scheme are:

[0036] When installing the mold unit 11, insert the bolt 27 into the installation hole, adjust the bolt 27 to be coaxial with the screw hole 28, use a wrench to turn the nut until the bottom surface of the nut contacts and fits with the top surface of the upper body, and then stop screwing the bolt 27. By setting the bolt 27 to fasten the upper and lower bodies, the stability of the upper and lower bodies after installation is improved. At the same time, after the material is cooled, the material is shaped in the inner tube 13. At this time, the bolt 27 can be screwed in reverse to remove the upper body from the lower body, observe the state of the material, and observe the material to obtain complete material data.

[0037] Example 4: Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 A cooling cavity is respectively provided in the upper body and the lower body.

[0038] The principles and beneficial effects of the above scheme are:

[0039] A cooling cavity is respectively formed in the upper half and the lower half. The provision of the cooling cavity can reduce the overall weight of the mold unit 11 .

[0040] Example 5: Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 The cooling structure includes: a water outlet 21, a water inlet 23, a water inlet 24, and a water outlet 26. The water outlet 21 is opened at the top of the cooling cavity of the upper body, the water inlet 23 is opened at the bottom of the cooling cavity of the upper body, the water inlet 23 is connected to the water outlet 26, the water outlet 26 is opened at the top of the cooling cavity of the lower body, and the water inlet 24 is opened at the bottom of the cooling cavity of the lower body.

[0041] The principles and beneficial effects of the above scheme are:

[0042] When the material is extruded, cooling water is injected through the water inlet 24, the cooling water enters the cooling cavity of the lower body, and the cooling water enters the water inlet trough 23 in the cooling cavity of the upper body through the water outlet trough 26 in the cooling cavity of the lower body, and then flows out through the cooling cavity outlet 21 on the upper body. In the process of the cooling water flowing into the cooling cavity of the lower body and flowing out of the cooling cavity of the upper body, the cooling water absorbs the heat of the mold monomer 11 during operation. A cooling mechanism is set on each mold monomer 11, so each mold monomer 11 can be cooled freely and specifically according to actual conditions.

[0043] Example 6: Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 , and also includes: a water circulation pipeline 31, an end of which is connected to the water outlet 21 in the cooling structure, a thermostat 32 is provided on the water circulation pipeline 31, and the other end of the water circulation pipeline 31 is connected to the water inlet 24 in the cooling structure.

[0044] The principles and beneficial effects of the above scheme are:

[0045] When the mold unit 11 needs to be cooled down, the thermostat 32 is started. The specific model of the thermostat 32 is: BJ-LS10072F. The cooling water in the water circulation pipeline 31 is circulated, and at the same time, the cooling water input to the water inlet 24 is ensured to be always in a low temperature state, so as to maintain the cooling state of the mold unit 11. Setting the thermostat 32 to circulate the cooling water not only ensures the continuation of the cooling state, but also avoids the waste of cooling water.

[0046] Example 7: Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 The water circulation pipeline 31 is installed on the bracket 33.

[0047] The thermostat 32 is installed on a bracket 33 .

[0048] The mold unit 11 is installed on a bracket 33 .

[0049] The principles and beneficial effects of the above scheme are:

[0050] The mold unit 11, the water circulation pipeline 31 and the constant temperature machine 32 are installed on the bracket 33, which improves the stability of the device during operation.

[0051] Example 8: Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 The bottom end of the bracket 33 is provided with a plurality of guide wheels.

[0052] The principles and beneficial effects of the above scheme are:

[0053] A plurality of guide wheels are arranged at the bottom end of the bracket 33 to move the guide wheels, so as to facilitate the inspection and maintenance of the extruder and the mold monomer 11 , the water circulation pipeline 31 and the constant temperature machine 32 .

[0054] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention, and any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

Claims

1. A highly efficient cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production, characterized in that: include: A mold body (11), a clamp (12) and an inner tube (13), wherein the mold body (11) is provided with an inner tube (13), both ends of the inner tube (13) are extended to the outside of the mold body (11), a cooling structure is provided in the mold body (11) to cool the inner tube (13), a plurality of inner tubes (13) are arranged in series, a clamp (12) is provided at the connection between two inner tubes (13), and the end of the inner tube (13) of one mold body (11) is connected to the output end of an extruder.

2. The high-efficiency cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mold unit (11) comprises: an upper body, a lower body, a lower semicircular tube (25) and an upper semicircular tube (22); the upper semicircular tube (22) is embedded in the bottom surface of the upper body, both ends of the upper semicircular tube (22) are arranged outside the upper body, the lower semicircular tube (25) is embedded in the top surface of the lower body, the bottom surface of the upper body is in contact with the top surface of the lower body, and the upper semicircular tube (22) and the lower semicircular tube (25) cooperate with each other to form an inner tube (13).

3. The high-efficiency cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper body is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, and the lower body is provided with a plurality of screw holes (28), each mounting hole is coaxially arranged with a screw hole (28), the inner thread of the screw hole (28) is connected with the threaded portion of the bolt (27), the mounting hole and the bolt (27) are plug-fitted, and the bottom end of the nut of the bolt (27) is in contact with the top surface of the upper body.

4. The high-efficiency cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper half and the lower half are each provided with a cooling cavity.

5. The high-efficiency cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cooling structure comprises: a water outlet (21), a water inlet trough (23), a water inlet (24), and a water outlet trough (26); the water outlet (21) is provided at the top of the cooling chamber of the upper half body; the water inlet trough (23) is provided at the bottom of the cooling chamber of the upper half body; the water inlet trough (23) and the water outlet trough (26) are connected; the water outlet trough (26) is provided at the top of the cooling chamber of the lower half body; and the water inlet (24) is provided at the bottom of the cooling chamber of the lower half body.

6. The high-efficiency cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A water circulation pipeline (31), wherein an end of the water circulation pipeline (31) is connected to a water outlet (21) in the cooling structure, a thermostat (32) is provided on the water circulation pipeline (31), and the other end of the water circulation pipeline (31) is connected to a water inlet (24) in the cooling structure.

7. The high-efficiency cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water circulation pipeline (31) is installed on a bracket (33).

8. The high-efficiency cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production according to claim 7, characterized in that: The thermostat (32) is mounted on a bracket (33).

9. The high-efficiency cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mold unit (11) is mounted on a bracket (33).

10. The high-efficiency cooling and molding device for vegetable meat production according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plurality of guide wheels are mounted on the bottom end of the bracket (33).

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