Continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder

Abstract

The utility model provides a continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder, which belongs to the technical field of meal replacement powder production equipment and comprises a storage hopper and a bag feeding mechanism, a discharge pipe is arranged at the bottom of the storage hopper, a grinding mechanism and a control valve are arranged in the discharge pipe, and the grinding mechanism is arranged below the control valve; the bag feeding mechanism is used for conveying the packaging bags to the position below the discharging pipe. A packaging position is arranged below the discharging pipe, a heat sealing and cutting mechanism is arranged at the packaging position, and a traction roller is arranged below the heat sealing and cutting mechanism. According to the heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device, automatic and continuous packaging of probiotic powder can be achieved, the probiotic powder can be prevented from being hardened through rolling of the material rolling mechanism in the packaging process, and therefore the quality of final products is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of meal replacement powder production equipment, in particular to a continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder. Background Art

[0002] Active probiotic powders are supplements containing live probiotics, typically provided in powder form. Probiotics are microorganisms that are beneficial to human health. They can increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, thereby improving the intestinal flora and maintaining intestinal health. They can also stimulate the immune system, enhance the body's resistance, and reduce the risk of infection and disease. With the increasing concern for intestinal health, probiotic powders, as an important health supplement, are experiencing growing market demand.

[0003] During the production process of active probiotic powder, a packaging machine is required to package the powder. However, although existing packaging machines can realize automatic packaging of powder, they ignore the phenomenon that powder is easy to agglomerate during packaging. For example, the prior art CN103979163A discloses a powder packaging machine, which includes a machine body, a film roll, a feeding hopper, a collar former, a longitudinal sealing knife, a traction roller, and a transverse sealing and cutting device; the film roll is arranged on the top of the machine body, the feeding hopper is installed behind the film roll, the collar former is installed below the film roll, the longitudinal sealing knife is installed below the collar former, the material is fed by a feeding pipe to the film above the longitudinal sealing knife below the collar former, the traction roller is installed below the longitudinal sealing knife, and the transverse sealing and cutting device is installed below the traction roller. The film is shaped from the film roll by the collar former under the traction of the traction roller and is longitudinally sealed by the longitudinal sealing knife. The transverse sealing and cutting device of the packaging machine adopts an eccentric transverse sealing knife, which can rotate continuously, and the transverse sealing and cutting are completed together, with high production efficiency. However, the packaging machine does not process the powder during the packaging process, and the powder in the hopper may become compacted when discharged, affecting the quality of the final product.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing powder packaging machine to overcome the defects of the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder, which can realize the automatic continuous packaging of probiotic powder, and the crushing of the probiotic powder by the crushing mechanism during the packaging process can prevent the probiotic powder from becoming compacted, thereby ensuring the quality of the final product.

[0006] A continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder, comprising:

[0007] A storage hopper, wherein a discharge pipe is provided at the bottom of the storage hopper, a material grinding mechanism and a control valve are provided in the discharge pipe, and the material grinding mechanism is provided below the control valve;

[0008] A bag loading mechanism, which is used to deliver the packaging bags to the bottom of the discharge pipe;

[0009] A packaging position is provided below the discharge pipe, a heat sealing and cutting mechanism is provided at the packaging position, and a traction roller is provided below the heat sealing and cutting mechanism.

[0010] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the material grinding mechanism includes a driving device and a material grinding roller, the material grinding roller is arranged in the material discharge pipe, the driving device is arranged on the outer wall of the material discharge pipe, and the driving device drives the material grinding roller to rotate.

[0011] In a better technical solution of the present invention, two grinding rollers are provided, and a grinding channel is formed between the two grinding rollers; the driving device includes two first motors, wherein the two first motors are fixed on the discharge pipe, and the output end of each first motor is fixedly connected to one end of one of the grinding rollers.

[0012] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the grinding roller includes a connecting rod and a roller sleeve, the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the discharge pipe, and the roller sleeve is sleeved on the connecting rod.

[0013] In a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, the device further comprises a frame;

[0014] The frame is provided with a mounting plate, and the storage hopper is provided on the mounting plate; the storage hopper is further provided with a stirring mechanism, and the stirring mechanism includes a stirring paddle and a stirring drive mechanism, and the stirring paddle is provided in the storage hopper;

[0015] The stirring drive mechanism includes a second motor and a connecting shaft, the second motor and the connecting shaft are both arranged on the mounting plate, and the connecting shaft is rotatably arranged above the storage hopper, and the bottom of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the stirring paddle; a transmission wheel is provided on the connecting shaft, and the output end of the second motor is connected to the transmission wheel through a transmission member.

[0016] In a better technical solution of the present invention, the stirring paddle includes a spiral stirring rod and a scraper plate. The spiral stirring rod is arranged in the storage hopper, and the axis of the spiral stirring rod coincides with the axis of the storage hopper; the scraper plate is arranged on the spiral stirring rod, and the shape of the scraper plate is adapted to the inner wall of the storage hopper.

[0017] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a scraper rubber is provided on the scraper plate, and the distance between the scraper rubber and the inner wall of the storage hopper is 0.3mm-0.8mm.

[0018] In a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a control device is provided on the frame, a temperature sensor is provided on the heat sealing and cutting mechanism, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the control device.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0020] The utility model provides a continuous heat-sealing and cutting packaging device for active probiotic powder, which includes a storage hopper and a bag-loading mechanism. A discharge pipe is provided at the bottom of the storage hopper, and a grinding mechanism and a control valve are provided in the discharge pipe. The grinding mechanism is provided below the control valve; the bag-loading mechanism is used to deliver the packaging bag to the bottom of the discharge pipe. A packaging position is provided below the discharge pipe, and a heat-sealing and cutting mechanism is provided at the packaging position. A traction roller is provided below the heat-sealing and cutting mechanism. The heat-sealing and cutting packaging device can realize the automatic continuous packaging of probiotic powder through the cooperation of the storage hopper, the bag-loading mechanism and the heat-sealing and cutting mechanism, which helps to improve the production efficiency of probiotic powder and reduce production costs. Moreover, through the provision of the grinding mechanism, the probiotic powder is crushed during the packaging process, which effectively prevents the powder from compacting, ensures the looseness and solubility of the product, and improves the quality of the final product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the mixing mechanism and the storage hopper provided in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a front view of the mixing mechanism and the storage hopper provided in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the material grinding mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Reference numerals:

[0026] 1. Frame; 11. Control device; 12. Mounting plate; 2. Stirring mechanism; 21. Second motor; 22. Connecting shaft; 23. Stirring paddle; 231. Spiral stirring rod; 232. Scraper; 3. Storage hopper; 31. Discharge pipe; 311. Control valve; 4. Bagging mechanism; 41. Mounting frame; 5. Heat sealing and cutting mechanism; 51. Temperature sensor; 6. Traction roller; 7. Grinding mechanism; 71. Grinding roller; 711. Connecting rod; 712. Roller sleeve; 72. First motor; 73. Grinding channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following describes preferred embodiments of the present invention in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0028] The production process of active probiotic powders requires packaging machines. While existing packaging machines can automatically package powders, they overlook the problem of powder agglomeration during packaging. During the probiotic powder packaging process, the powder in the hopper can become clumped upon discharge, impacting the quality of the final product.

[0029] Based on this, the present application provides a continuous heat sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder.

[0030] Example

[0031] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder, comprising:

[0032] A storage hopper 3, wherein a discharge pipe 31 is provided at the bottom of the storage hopper 3, wherein a material grinding mechanism 7 and a control valve 311 are provided in the discharge pipe 31, and the material grinding mechanism 7 is provided below the control valve 311;

[0033] A bag loading mechanism 4, which is used to deliver the packaging bags to the bottom of the discharge pipe 31;

[0034] A packaging position is provided below the discharge pipe 31 , a heat sealing and cutting mechanism 5 is provided at the packaging position, and a traction roller 6 is provided below the heat sealing and cutting mechanism 5 .

[0035] Specifically, the storage hopper 3 is designed as a conical structure, with a discharge pipe 31 connected to the bottom. A grinding mechanism 7 is installed inside the discharge pipe 31, and a control valve 311 is provided below it to adjust the flow rate of the probiotic powder and ensure that the powder is fully crushed by the grinding mechanism 7 during the discharge process.

[0036] In one embodiment, the grinding mechanism 7 is composed of a set of rotating grinding wheels, the surface of which is covered with food-grade wear-resistant material to ensure that the probiotic powder is not contaminated during the grinding process. The grinding mechanism 7 is driven by a motor, and the speed is adjustable to accommodate powders of different flow rates and densities. The bag loading mechanism 4 may include a bag warehouse and a bag delivery robot arm. The bag warehouse stores pre-prepared packaging bags, and the bag delivery robot arm is responsible for delivering the packaging bags one by one to the packaging position below the discharge pipe 31. The packaging position is located directly below the discharge pipe 31, and a positioning fixture may be designed at the packaging position to fix the packaging bag and ensure that the bag opening is aligned with the discharge pipe 31 during filling.

[0037] The heat-sealing and cutting mechanism 5 is mounted below the packaging station and includes a heating element and a cutting blade. The heating element is used to heat-seal the packaging bag opening, while the cutting blade is used to cut the filled and sealed packaging bag, achieving continuous packaging. The traction roller 6 is used to transport the packaged probiotic powder bags to the collection area. It should be noted that the bagging mechanism 4 and heat-sealing and cutting mechanism 5 of this application can both be implemented using existing bagging equipment and heat-sealing and cutting equipment.

[0038] The above-described continuous heat-sealing, cutting, and packaging device for active probiotic powder can achieve automated continuous packaging of probiotic powder through the cooperation of the storage hopper 3, the bagging mechanism 4, and the heat-sealing and cutting mechanism 5, thereby helping to improve the production efficiency of probiotic powder and reduce production costs. Furthermore, the provision of the grinding mechanism 7 compresses the probiotic powder during the packaging process, effectively preventing powder compaction, ensuring the product's looseness and solubility, and improving the quality of the final product.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the grinding mechanism 7 includes a driving device and a grinding roller 71. The grinding roller 71 is arranged in the discharge pipe 31. The driving device is arranged on the outer wall of the discharge pipe 31. The driving device drives the grinding roller 71 to rotate.

[0040] Furthermore, two grinding rollers 71 are provided, and a grinding channel 73 is formed between the two grinding rollers 71; the driving device includes two first motors 72, wherein the two first motors 72 are fixed on the discharge pipe 31, and the output end of each first motor 72 is fixedly connected to one end of the grinding roller 71.

[0041] In the present application, two grinding rollers 71 are provided to form a grinding channel 73, so that the probiotic powder can be fully crushed when passing through the discharge pipe 31, effectively preventing the powder from compacting, and improving the looseness of the product and subsequent use effect.

[0042] The synchronized rotation of the two grinding rollers 71 ensures uniform force on the probiotic powder in the grinding channel 73, resulting in more uniform discharge and preventing accumulation or gaps in the powder during packaging. Each grinding roller 71 is driven by an independent first motor 72, allowing for more precise control of the speed and force of the grinding mechanism 7 to accommodate probiotic powders of varying flow rates and densities.

[0043] Furthermore, the grinding roller 71 includes a connecting rod 711 and a roller sleeve 712 . The connecting rod 711 is rotatably connected to the discharge pipe 31 , and the roller sleeve 712 is sleeved on the connecting rod 711 .

[0044] The design of roller sleeve 712 allows the size of grinding channel 73 to be adjusted according to actual needs. By replacing roller sleeves 712 of different sizes, the channel width can be easily adjusted to accommodate probiotic powders of varying particle sizes and fluidities, enhancing the versatility and flexibility of the equipment. The ability to adjust the size of grinding channel 73 means that the production needs of different products can be quickly adapted without replacing the entire grinding mechanism 7. This reduces production preparation time, improves production efficiency, and reduces production costs.

[0045] In a more specific embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a frame 1;

[0046] The frame 1 is provided with a mounting plate 12, and the storage hopper 3 is provided on the mounting plate 12; the storage hopper 3 is further provided with a stirring mechanism 2, and the stirring mechanism 2 includes a stirring paddle 23 and a stirring drive mechanism, and the stirring paddle 23 is provided in the storage hopper 3;

[0047] The stirring drive mechanism includes a second motor 21 and a connecting shaft 22. The second motor 21 and the connecting shaft 22 are both arranged on the mounting plate 12, and the connecting shaft 22 is rotatably arranged above the storage hopper 3. The bottom of the connecting shaft 22 is fixedly connected to the stirring paddle 23; a transmission wheel is provided on the connecting shaft 22, and the output end of the second motor 21 is connected to the transmission wheel through a transmission member.

[0048] The output end of the second motor 21 is connected to the transmission wheel via a transmission member. This transmission method is characterized by high efficiency, low noise, and low wear, which helps to extend the service life of the stirring mechanism 2 and reduce maintenance costs. In actual production, the configuration of the stirring mechanism 2 ensures that the probiotic powder in the storage hopper 3 is continuously stirred, thereby enhancing the fluidity of the powder, reducing the accumulation and compaction of the powder in the storage hopper 3, and ensuring smooth discharge of the powder.

[0049] In a better embodiment, the stirring paddle 23 includes a spiral stirring rod 231 and a scraper plate 232, the spiral stirring rod 231 is arranged in the storage hopper 3, and the axis of the spiral stirring rod 231 coincides with the axis of the storage hopper 3; the scraper plate 232 is arranged on the spiral stirring rod 231, and the shape of the scraper plate 232 is adapted to the inner wall of the storage hopper 3.

[0050] Furthermore, a scraper rubber is provided on the scraper plate 232 , and the distance between the scraper rubber and the inner wall of the storage hopper 3 is 0.3 mm-0.8 mm.

[0051] The design of the spiral stirring rod 231 allows the probiotic powder to be fully stirred in the storage hopper 3, preventing the powder from accumulating and compacting. At the same time, the provision of the scraper plate 232 can effectively scrape away the powder residue on the inner wall of the storage hopper 3, ensuring the complete discharge of the powder and improving the efficiency of stirring and scraping.

[0052] The 0.3mm-0.8mm distance between the scraper rubber and the inner wall of the hopper 3 ensures effective scraping while preventing excessive wear. This design reduces powder residue on the inner wall of the hopper 3, reducing waste during the production process. The scraper rubber's material selection allows it to scrape the inner wall of the hopper 3 while reducing wear and damage, thereby extending the service life of the hopper 3.

[0053] Furthermore, a control device 11 is provided on the frame 1 , and a temperature sensor 51 is provided on the heat sealing and cutting mechanism 5 . The temperature sensor 51 is electrically connected to the control device 11 .

[0054] During use, the temperature of the heat-sealing and cutting mechanism 5 is monitored in real time by the temperature sensor 51, and the data is fed back to the control device 11, thereby achieving precise control of the sealing temperature. This ensures the consistency and stability of the sealing quality and avoids poor sealing or damage to the packaging material due to excessively high or low temperatures. Accurate temperature control helps maintain the activity and quality of the probiotic powder and avoids the adverse effects of temperature fluctuations on the product. This improves the overall quality of the product and meets consumers' demand for high-quality probiotic products. The provision of the temperature sensor 51 and the control device enables the device to issue an alarm in a timely manner and take corresponding protective measures when the temperature is abnormal, avoiding safety accidents caused by excessively high temperatures and enhancing the safety of the device.

[0055] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0056] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder, characterized in that: include: A storage hopper (3), wherein a discharge pipe (31) is provided at the bottom of the storage hopper (3), a material grinding mechanism (7) and a control valve (311) are provided in the discharge pipe (31), and the material grinding mechanism (7) is provided below the control valve (311); a bag loading mechanism (4), the bag loading mechanism (4) being used to deliver the packaging bag to the bottom of the discharge pipe (31); A packaging position is provided below the discharge pipe (31), a heat sealing and cutting mechanism (5) is provided at the packaging position, and a traction roller (6) is provided below the heat sealing and cutting mechanism (5).

2. The continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material grinding mechanism (7) comprises a driving device and a material grinding roller (71), wherein the material grinding roller (71) is arranged in the material discharge pipe (31), and the driving device is arranged on the outer wall of the material discharge pipe (31), and the driving device drives the material grinding roller (71) to rotate.

3. The continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two material-grinding rollers (71) are provided, and a material-grinding channel (73) is formed between the two material-grinding rollers (71); the driving device comprises two first motors (72), wherein the two first motors (72) are both fixed on the discharge pipe (31), and the output end of each first motor (72) is fixedly connected to one end of one of the material-grinding rollers (71).

4. The continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The grinding roller (71) comprises a connecting rod (711) and a roller sleeve (712), wherein the connecting rod (711) is rotatably connected to the discharge pipe (31), and the roller sleeve (712) is sleeved on the connecting rod (711).

5. The continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes a frame (1); The frame (1) is provided with a mounting plate (12), and the storage hopper (3) is provided on the mounting plate (12); a stirring mechanism (2) is further provided in the storage hopper (3), and the stirring mechanism (2) includes a stirring paddle (23) and a stirring drive mechanism, and the stirring paddle (23) is provided in the storage hopper (3); The stirring drive mechanism comprises a second motor (21) and a connecting shaft (22); the second motor (21) and the connecting shaft (22) are both arranged on the mounting plate (12); the connecting shaft (22) is rotatably arranged above the storage hopper (3); the bottom of the connecting shaft (22) is fixedly connected to the stirring paddle (23); a transmission wheel is arranged on the connecting shaft (22); and the output end of the second motor (21) is connected to the transmission wheel through a transmission member.

6. The continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring paddle (23) comprises a spiral stirring rod (231) and a scraper plate (232); the spiral stirring rod (231) is arranged in the storage hopper (3), and the axis of the spiral stirring rod (231) coincides with the axis of the storage hopper (3); the scraper plate (232) is arranged on the spiral stirring rod (231), and the shape of the scraper plate (232) is adapted to the inner wall of the storage hopper (3).

7. The continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The scraper plate (232) is provided with a scraper rubber, and the distance between the scraper rubber and the inner wall of the storage hopper (3) is 0.3 mm to 0.8 mm.

8. The continuous heat-sealing, cutting and packaging device for active probiotic powder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a control device (11), the heat sealing and cutting mechanism (5) is provided with a temperature sensor (51), and the temperature sensor (51) is electrically connected to the control device (11).

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