Hopper heat preservation device of soft sweet pouring machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of candy processing, and particularly discloses a hopper heat preservation device of a soft candy pouring machine, which comprises a heat preservation tank, a mounting cover arranged at the upper end of the heat preservation tank, a conical hopper arranged at the lower end of the heat preservation tank, heating structures arranged in the side walls of the heat preservation tank and the conical hopper, and an electric heating rod arranged in the center of an inner cavity of the heat preservation tank. The lower end of the electric heating rod extends into the conical hopper, the upper end of the electric heating rod penetrates out of the upper end of the mounting cover and is fixedly connected with a mounting seat arranged at the upper end of the mounting cover, a lantern ring sleeves the outer side of the electric heating rod, a driving assembly used for controlling the lantern ring to rotate is arranged at the upper end of the mounting cover, and a plate structure is arranged on the outer side of the lantern ring. The heating structure can heat the syrup from the periphery of the syrup, the electric heating rod can heat the syrup from the center of the syrup, the mode of simultaneous internal and external heating is adopted, heat transfer is uniform, the syrup in the heat preservation tank and the conical hopper is effectively prevented from being solidified, the rotating scraping plate can also prevent the syrup from being burnt, and practicability is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of candy processing, in particular to a hopper insulation device for a soft candy pouring machine. Background Art

[0002] Gel candy is made of one or more hydrophilic gels, white sugar, and starch syrup as the main ingredients. After heating and dissolving to a certain concentration, it forms a gel-like sugar block with high moisture content and soft texture under certain conditions. The water content is usually 10% to 20%. Due to the different types, characteristics and usage ratios of the selected edible colloids, the characteristics of the final produced sugar are also quite different. Starch soft candy has a tight and thick and glutinous texture. Gelatin soft candy is thick, tough and elastic. Agar and carrageenan type gel candy is smooth and crisp. When processing gel candy, the slurry will be poured into the mold through the pouring equipment for cooling and batch production. When filling, the slurry will be stored in a hopper with insulation function.

[0003] The common hopper insulation device of the soft candy pouring machine mainly includes an insulation bin tank body, a filling port is provided at the upper end of the insulation tank body, a discharge port is provided at the lower end of the insulation tank body, and the heating structure is arranged in the interlayer space opened on the inner side of the insulation bin tank body, which can heat the slurry from the outside of the syrup. However, since some tank bodies are designed to accommodate more slurry, the diameter of the tank body will be designed to be relatively wide. When too much slurry is added at one time, the slurry in the tank body will have inconsistent temperatures inside and outside, and the heat transfer is uneven, which affects the pouring effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, the utility model proposes a hopper insulation device for a soft candy pouring machine, which is used to solve the problem that when too much slurry is put into the hopper of the existing soft candy pouring machine, the slurry in the tank body will have inconsistent internal and external temperatures, resulting in uneven heat transfer and affecting the pouring effect.

[0005] To achieve the purpose of the utility model, the utility model is implemented by the following technical solutions: a hopper insulation device for a soft candy depositing machine, comprising an insulation tank, a mounting cover is provided at the upper end of the insulation tank, a conical hopper is provided at the lower end of the insulation tank, a discharge pipe is provided at the lower end of the conical hopper, the conical hopper and the insulation tank are integrally formed, and a filling pipe is provided at the upper end of the mounting cover;

[0006] A heating structure is provided in the side walls of the insulation tank and the conical hopper, an electric heating rod is provided in the center of the inner cavity of the insulation tank, the lower end of the electric heating rod extends into the conical hopper, the upper end of the electric heating rod passes through the upper end of the mounting cover and is fixedly connected to the mounting seat provided at the upper end of the mounting cover, a collar is provided on the outer side of the electric heating rod, and the collar is rotatably connected to the electric heating rod;

[0007] The upper end of the mounting cover is used for controlling the driving assembly of the rotation of the collar, and the outer side of the collar is provided with a scraper structure for cleaning the inner wall of the insulation tank, the inner wall of the conical hopper and the outer wall of the electric heating rod.

[0008] Further improvements are: the driving assembly includes a motor, a motor turntable and a sealing ring, the sealing ring is sleeved on the outside of the electric heating rod, the inner wall of the sealing ring is rotatably connected to the electric heating rod, the outer wall of the sealing ring is rotatably connected to the mounting cover, the motor turntable is placed above the sealing ring, the motor mounting end is fixedly connected to the mounting seat, the motor output end is fixedly connected to the motor turntable, at least two connecting rods are provided at the lower end of the motor turntable, the upper end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the motor turntable, and the lower end of the connecting rod passes through the sealing ring and is fixedly connected to the sleeve ring.

[0009] A further improvement is that the scraper structure includes a first scraper member, a second scraper member and a third scraper member. The first scraper member is fixed at the lower end of the ring and is used to clean the dirt on the outer wall of the electric heating rod. The second scraper member is fixed on one side of the ring and is used to clean the dirt on the inner wall of the insulation tank. The third scraper member is fixed on the other side of the ring and is used to clean the dirt on the inner wall of the conical hopper.

[0010] A further improvement is that: the first scraper member includes a first scraper, the upper end of the first scraper is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sleeve ring, and the first scraper is in contact with the outer wall of the electric heating rod.

[0011] A further improvement is that the second scraper member includes a first cross bar and a second scraper, the first cross bar is fixedly connected to one side of the collar, the first cross bar is fixedly connected to the second scraper at one end away from the collar, and the second scraper is in contact with the inner wall of the insulation tank.

[0012] A further improvement is that the third scraper member includes a second cross bar and a third scraper, the second cross bar is fixedly connected to the other side of the collar, the second cross bar is fixedly connected to the third scraper at one end away from the collar, and the third scraper is in contact with the inner wall of the conical hopper.

[0013] A further improvement is that the heating structure includes an interlayer space opened in the side walls of the insulation tank and the conical hopper, a spiral coil is provided in the interlayer space, the spiral coil is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the interlayer space, the input end of the spiral coil is connected to the hot flow inlet provided on the outside of the insulation tank, and the output end of the spiral coil is connected to the hot flow outlet provided on the outside of the insulation tank.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the heating structure can heat the slurry from the periphery of the syrup, and the electric heating rod can heat the slurry from the center of the syrup. The simultaneous heating of the inside and the outside can transfer heat evenly, effectively preventing the syrup in the insulation tank and the conical hopper from solidifying, and the rotating scraper can also prevent the slurry from sticking to the pot, and the utility model is highly practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1It is a structural diagram of the front side of the heat preservation tank in the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the back side of the heat preservation tank in the utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the interior of the heat preservation tank in the utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of the structure at center.

[0019] Among them: 1. Insulation tank; 2. Conical hopper; 3. Mounting cover; 4. Discharge pipe; 5. Hot flow injection port; 6. Hot flow outlet; 7. Filling pipe; 8. Motor; 9. Motor turntable; 10. Sealing ring; 11. Mounting seat; 12. Electric heating rod; 13. Interlayer space; 14. Spiral coil; 15. Ring; 16. Connecting rod; 17. First scraper; 18. First cross bar; 19. Second scraper; 20. Second cross bar; 21. Third scraper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with an embodiment. The embodiment is only used to explain the present invention and does not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention.

[0021] according to Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a hopper insulation device for a soft candy depositing machine is proposed in this embodiment, comprising an insulation tank 1, a mounting cover 3 is provided at the upper end of the insulation tank 1, a conical hopper 2 is provided at the lower end of the insulation tank 1, a discharge pipe 4 is provided at the lower end of the conical hopper 2, the conical hopper 2 and the insulation tank 1 are integrally formed, and a filling pipe 7 is provided at the upper end of the mounting cover 3; syrup is injected into the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2 through the filling pipe 7, and during depositing, the syrup is discharged outward through the discharge pipe 4 at the lower end of the conical hopper 2.

[0022] A heating structure is provided in the side walls of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2, an electric heating rod 12 is provided in the center of the inner cavity of the insulation tank 1, the lower end of the electric heating rod 12 extends into the conical hopper 2, the upper end of the electric heating rod 12 passes through the upper end of the mounting cover 3 and is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 11 arranged at the upper end of the mounting cover 3, a sleeve 15 is sleeved on the outer side of the electric heating rod 12, and the sleeve 15 is rotatably connected to the electric heating rod 12; the heating structure is arranged in the interlayer of the side walls of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2, and can heat the slurry from the periphery of the syrup, the electric heating rod 12 is located in the center of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2, and can heat the slurry from the center of the syrup, the internal and external heating are heated simultaneously, the heat is evenly transferred, and the syrup in the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2 is effectively prevented from solidifying.

[0023] In order to prevent the syrup from sticking to the pot, a driving assembly for controlling the rotation of the collar 15 is installed at the upper end of the cover 3. A scraper structure for cleaning the inner wall of the insulation tank 1, the inner wall of the conical hopper 2 and the outer wall of the electric heating rod 12 is provided on the outer side of the collar 15. The collar 15 is sleeved on the outer side of the electric heating rod 12 and can rotate on the outer side of the electric heating rod 12. When the driving assembly controls the collar 15 to rotate, the collar 15 will drive the scraper structure to scrape the inner wall of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2. In addition to cleaning the inner wall of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2, the scraper structure will also scrape the outer wall of the electric heating rod 12 to prevent the slurry from sticking to the pot, and the cleaning range is comprehensive.

[0024] About the driving assembly: the driving assembly includes a motor 8, a motor turntable 9 and a sealing ring 10. The sealing ring 10 is sleeved on the outside of the electric heating rod 12. The inner wall of the sealing ring 10 is rotatably connected to the electric heating rod 12. The outer wall of the sealing ring 10 is rotatably connected to the mounting cover 3. The motor turntable 9 is placed above the sealing ring 10. The mounting end of the motor 8 is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 11. The output end of the motor 8 is fixedly connected to the motor turntable 9. At least two connecting rods 16 are provided at the lower end of the motor turntable 9. The upper end of the connecting rod 16 is fixedly connected to the motor turntable 9. The lower end of the connecting rod 16 passes through the sealing ring 10 and is fixedly connected to the sleeve 15. The sealing ring 10 is arranged at the connection between the electric heating rod 12 and the mounting cover 3. When the motor 8 controls the motor turntable 9 to rotate, the motor turntable 9 will drive the sealing ring 10 to rotate through the two connecting rods 16. When the sealing ring 10 is rotating, the sleeve ring 15 below the sealing ring 10 will also rotate under the drive of the connecting rod 16. The sleeve ring 15 scrapes the insulation tank 1, the conical hopper 2 and the electric heating rod 12 through rotation.

[0025] About the scraper structure: The scraper structure includes a first scraper member, a second scraper member and a third scraper member. The first scraper member is fixed to the lower end of the collar 15 and is used to clean the dirt on the outer wall of the electric heating rod 12. The second scraper member is fixed to one side of the collar 15 and is used to clean the dirt on the inner wall of the insulation tank 1. The third scraper member is fixed to the other side of the collar 15 and is used to clean the dirt on the inner wall of the conical hopper 2. The first scraper member, the second scraper member and the third scraper member are all fixed to the collar 15 and can rotate with the collar 15 to complete the cleaning of the inner wall of the insulation tank 1, the inner wall of the conical hopper 2 and the outer wall of the electric heating rod 12.

[0026] Specifically, the first scraper member includes a first scraper 17, the upper end of which is fixedly connected to the lower end of the collar 15, and the first scraper 17 is in contact with the outer wall of the electric heating rod 12. The first scraper 17 is vertically arranged in the heat preservation tank 1 and is in contact with the outer wall of the electric heating rod 12. When the collar 15 rotates, the first scraper 17 also rotates.

[0027] Specifically, the second scraper member includes a first crossbar 18 and a second scraper 19. The first crossbar 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the collar 15. The end of the first crossbar 18 away from the collar 15 is fixedly connected to the second scraper 19. The second scraper 19 is in contact with the inner wall of the heat preservation tank 1. The upper end of the second scraper 19 is fixed to the collar 15 through the first crossbar 18. The second scraper 19 is vertically arranged in the heat preservation tank 1 and in contact with the inner wall of the heat preservation tank 1. When the collar 15 rotates, the second scraper 19 will also rotate.

[0028] Specifically, the third scraper member includes a second crossbar 20 and a third scraper 21. The second crossbar 20 is fixedly connected to the other side of the collar 15. The end of the second crossbar 20 away from the collar 15 is fixedly connected to the third scraper 21. The third scraper 21 is in contact with the inner wall of the conical hopper 2. The upper end of the third scraper 21 is fixed to the collar 15 through the second crossbar 20. The third scraper 21 is tilted in the conical hopper 2 and in contact with the inner wall of the conical hopper 2. When the collar 15 rotates, the third scraper 21 will also rotate.

[0029] The heating structure heats the slurry from the periphery of the syrup. Specifically, the heating structure includes an interlayer space 13 opened in the side walls of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2. A spiral coil 14 is arranged in the interlayer space 13. The spiral coil 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the interlayer space 13. The input end of the spiral coil 14 is connected to the hot flow injection port 5 arranged on the outside of the insulation tank 1, and the output end of the spiral coil 14 is connected to the hot flow outlet 6 arranged on the outside of the insulation tank 1. The interlayer space 13 opened in the side walls of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2 can effectively improve the heat preservation capacity of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2. The heat flow is injected into the spiral coil 14 through the hot flow injection port 5, and the heat flow flows in the spiral coil 14 to heat the slurry in the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2.

[0030] Working principle: The syrup is injected into the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2 through the filling pipe 7. When pouring, the syrup is discharged outward through the discharge pipe 4 at the lower end of the conical hopper 2. The heating structure arranged in the interlayer of the side walls of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2 can heat the slurry from the periphery of the syrup. The electric heating rod 12 is located in the center of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2, and can heat the slurry from the center of the syrup. The simultaneous heating inside and outside transfers heat evenly, effectively preventing the syrup in the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2 from solidifying. When heating, the driving component controls the rotation of the collar 15, and the collar 15 drives the scraper structure to scrape the inner wall of the insulation tank 1 and the conical hopper 2 and the outer wall of the electric heating rod 12 at the same time to prevent the slurry from sticking to the pot.

[0031] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A hopper insulation device for a soft candy depositing machine, comprising an insulation tank (1), the upper end of the insulation tank (1) is provided with a mounting cover (3), the lower end of the insulation tank (1) is provided with a conical hopper (2), characterized in that: A discharge pipe (4) is provided at the lower end of the conical hopper (2); the conical hopper (2) and the heat preservation tank (1) are integrally formed; and a filling pipe (7) is provided at the upper end of the mounting cover (3); A heating structure is provided in the side walls of the heat preservation tank (1) and the conical hopper (2); an electric heating rod (12) is provided at the center of the inner cavity of the heat preservation tank (1); the lower end of the electric heating rod (12) extends into the conical hopper (2); the upper end of the electric heating rod (12) passes through the upper end of the mounting cover (3) and is fixedly connected to a mounting seat (11) provided at the upper end of the mounting cover (3); a sleeve (15) is provided on the outer side of the electric heating rod (12); and the sleeve (15) is rotatably connected to the electric heating rod (12); The upper end of the mounting cover (3) is used to control a driving assembly for rotating the collar (15), and the outer side of the collar (15) is provided with a scraper structure for cleaning the inner wall of the insulation tank (1), the inner wall of the conical hopper (2) and the outer wall of the electric heating rod (12).

2. A hopper insulation device for a soft candy depositing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly comprises a motor (8), a motor turntable (9) and a sealing ring (10); the sealing ring (10) is sleeved on the outside of the electric heating rod (12); the inner wall of the sealing ring (10) is rotatably connected to the electric heating rod (12); the outer wall of the sealing ring (10) is rotatably connected to the mounting cover (3); the motor turntable (9) is placed above the sealing ring (10); the mounting end of the motor (8) is fixedly connected to the mounting seat (11); the output end of the motor (8) is fixedly connected to the motor turntable (9); at least two connecting rods (16) are provided at the lower end of the motor turntable (9); the upper end of the connecting rod (16) is fixedly connected to the motor turntable (9); the lower end of the connecting rod (16) passes through the sealing ring (10) and is fixedly connected to the sleeve ring (15).

3. A hopper insulation device for a soft candy depositing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraper structure comprises a first scraper member, a second scraper member and a third scraper member, wherein the first scraper member is fixed to the lower end of the collar (15) and is used to clean dirt on the outer wall of the electric heating rod (12), the second scraper member is fixed to one side of the collar (15) and is used to clean dirt on the inner wall of the insulation tank (1), and the third scraper member is fixed to the other side of the collar (15) and is used to clean dirt on the inner wall of the conical hopper (2).

4. A hopper insulation device for a soft candy depositing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first scraper member comprises a first scraper (17), the upper end of the first scraper (17) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sleeve ring (15), and the first scraper (17) is in contact with the outer wall of the electric heating rod (12).

5. The hopper insulation device for a soft candy depositing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second scraper member comprises a first cross bar (18) and a second scraper (19); the first cross bar (18) is fixedly connected to one side of the collar (15); an end of the first cross bar (18) away from the collar (15) is fixedly connected to the second scraper (19); and the second scraper (19) is in contact with the inner wall of the heat preservation tank (1).

6. A hopper insulation device for a soft candy depositing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The third scraper member comprises a second cross bar (20) and a third scraper (21); the second cross bar (20) is fixedly connected to the other side of the collar (15); an end of the second cross bar (20) away from the collar (15) is fixedly connected to the third scraper (21); and the third scraper (21) is in contact with the inner wall of the conical hopper (2).

7. The hopper insulation device for a soft candy depositing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating structure comprises an interlayer space (13) provided in the side walls of the heat-insulating tank (1) and the conical hopper (2), a spiral coil (14) being provided in the interlayer space (13), the spiral coil (14) being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the interlayer space (13), the input end of the spiral coil (14) being connected to a hot flow inlet (5) provided on the outside of the heat-insulating tank (1), and the output end of the spiral coil (14) being connected to a hot flow outlet (6) provided on the outside of the heat-insulating tank (1).

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