Centrifugal separation and extraction device for raw cocoa powder

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cocoa powder processing, and belongs to a centrifugal separation and extraction device for raw cocoa powder. Comprising a machine body, a centrifugal cylinder is arranged in the machine body, a separating plate is connected in the centrifugal cylinder through a connecting assembly, a roller mechanism is arranged outside the centrifugal cylinder and comprises an upper roller assembly and a lower roller assembly, a driving mechanism is connected to the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder and comprises a driving shaft, a connecting plate is arranged on the driving shaft, and the connecting plate is connected with the upper roller assembly and the lower roller assembly. And a buffer assembly is arranged between the connecting plate and the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder. Traditional sliding connection is optimized into rolling connection through the roller mechanisms, so that friction between the centrifugal cylinder and the machine body is reduced, abrasion between the mechanisms can be reduced, the centrifugal structure is effectively prevented from being damaged, and the stability of the device is improved. And the vibration impact of the centrifugal cylinder is buffered and absorbed by the buffer assembly, so that the collision of the centrifugal cylinder is reduced, and the device runs more stably.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cocoa powder processing, and belongs to a device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder. Background Art

[0002] Raw cocoa powder is a powder made from the remaining portion of unroasted cocoa beans after the cocoa butter is extracted. It retains most of the nutrients found in cocoa beans and is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids, as well as minerals like magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper, and other nutrients such as B vitamins. These nutrients are essential for maintaining normal metabolism and physiological functions.

[0003] The centrifugal separation and extraction device is an indispensable and important equipment in the cocoa powder production process. It mainly uses the action of centrifugal force to effectively separate the solid particles and liquid in cocoa liquid or cocoa pulp, thereby obtaining high-purity cocoa powder.

[0004] The existing cocoa powder centrifugal separation and extraction device can perform centrifugal extraction on the material. During this process, the centrifugal force is provided by the high-speed rotating centrifuge cylinder to achieve centrifugal extraction. However, the high-speed rotating centrifuge cylinder is prone to wear and tear, which can easily cause structural damage and poor stability of the device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above technical problems, the utility model provides a device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] The present application provides a device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder, comprising a body, a centrifugal cylinder being provided within the body, a separation plate being connected to the inside of the centrifugal cylinder via a connecting assembly, a roller mechanism being provided outside the centrifugal cylinder, the roller mechanism comprising an upper roller assembly and a lower roller assembly, a driving mechanism being connected to the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder, the driving mechanism comprising a driving shaft, a connecting plate being provided on the driving shaft, and a buffer assembly being provided between the connecting plate and the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a latch block and a connecting support, the latch block is arranged at the upper end of the separation plate, the centrifugal cylinder is provided with a latch slot, the latch block is cooperated with the latch slot and connected, the connecting support is arranged at the lower end of the separation plate, the connecting support is connected to the support frame through a connecting piece, the support frame is fixedly arranged on the centrifugal cylinder, and a hydrophobic groove is provided between the support frames.

[0009] Preferably, the upper roller assembly includes a connecting ear and a roller, the connecting ear is provided with a connecting shaft, the roller and the connecting shaft are rotatably connected, the inner wall of the body is provided with a bearing plate, the bearing plate is provided with a rolling groove, and the roller is cooperatively connected with the rolling groove.

[0010] Preferably, the lower roller assembly includes a mounting ring, which is connected to the lower part of the centrifugal barrel, the mounting ring is connected to a second connecting shaft, the second connecting shaft is movably connected to the second roller, a connecting frame is provided on the inner wall of the body, the connecting frame is provided with a bearing rail, and the bearing rail is cooperatively connected to the second roller.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting plate is provided at the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder, one end of the drive shaft is connected to the connecting plate, and the other end of the drive shaft is connected to a drive motor through a coupling. The drive motor is arranged on the machine body, and a water leakage hole is opened on the connecting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the buffer assembly includes a buffer rod and a buffer spring, the buffer rod is connected to the bottom of the centrifuge cylinder, a buffer hole is opened on the connecting plate, the buffer rod is cooperatively connected with the buffer hole, the buffer spring is arranged at the lower end of the buffer rod, and the buffer spring is located in the buffer hole.

[0013] Preferably, a water outlet and a body support are provided at the bottom of the body.

[0014] Preferably, the separation plate is provided with dense small holes.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. A roller mechanism is provided between the centrifuge cylinder and the body of the utility model. During the high-speed rotation of the centrifuge cylinder for centrifugal purification, the traditional sliding connection is optimized into a rolling connection through the roller mechanism, thereby reducing the friction between the centrifuge cylinder and the body, reducing the wear between the mechanisms, effectively preventing damage to the centrifugal structure, and improving the stability of the device.

[0017] 2. The utility model is provided with a buffer component, which buffers and absorbs the vibration impact of the centrifugal cylinder, reduces the collision of the centrifugal cylinder, and makes the device run more stably.

[0018] The features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a top view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a front cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0024] In the figure: 1. body; 2. centrifugal cylinder; 3. connecting assembly; 4. separation plate; 5. roller mechanism; 6. driving mechanism; 11. water outlet; 12. body support; 31. latch block; 32. latch slot; 33. connecting support; 34. support frame; 35. connecting piece; 36. drain groove; 41. dense small holes; 51. upper roller assembly; 52. lower roller assembly; 511. connecting ear; 512. roller one; 513. connecting shaft one; 514. bearing plate one; 515. rolling groove one; 521. mounting ring; 522. connecting shaft two; 523. roller two; 524. connecting frame; 525. bearing rail; 61. driving shaft; 62. driving motor; 63. connecting plate; 71. buffer rod; 72. buffer spring; 73. buffer hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility more clearly understood, the utility is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for the purpose of explaining this utility and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility. In addition, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessary confusion in the concepts of this utility.

[0026] See Figure 1 The present invention provides a device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder, comprising a body 1, a centrifugal cylinder 2 is provided in the body 1, a separation plate 4 is connected to the centrifugal cylinder 2 through a connecting assembly 3, a roller mechanism 5 is provided outside the centrifugal cylinder 2, the roller mechanism 5 includes an upper roller assembly 51 and a lower roller assembly 52, a driving mechanism 6 is connected to the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder 2, the driving mechanism 6 includes a driving shaft 61, a connecting plate 63 is provided on the driving shaft 61, and a buffer assembly 7 is provided between the connecting plate 63 and the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder 2.

[0027] See Figure 2-3Specifically, the connecting assembly 3 includes a latch block 31 and a connecting support 33. The latch block 31 is arranged at the upper end of the separation plate 4, and a latch groove 32 is provided on the centrifugal cylinder 2. The latch block 31 is cooperated with the latch groove 32 for connection, and the connecting support 33 is arranged at the lower end of the separation plate 4. The connecting support 33 is connected to the support frame 34 through a connecting piece 35. The support frame 34 is fixedly arranged on the centrifugal cylinder 2. A hydrophobic groove 36 is provided between the support frames 34. The cooperation between the latch block 31 and the latch groove 32 can form an axial limit for the separation plate 4, maintaining stability while facilitating installation and disassembly.

[0028] See Figure 4 Specifically, the upper roller assembly 51 includes a connecting ear 511 and a roller 512, the connecting ear 511 is provided with a connecting shaft 513, the roller 512 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 513, the inner wall of the body 1 is provided with a bearing plate 514, the bearing plate 514 is provided with a rolling groove 515, the roller 512 is cooperatively connected with the rolling groove 515, during the centrifugation process, the roller 512 rolls along the rolling groove 515, so as to reduce the friction between the centrifuge cylinder 2 and the body 1, and reduce the wear of the centrifuge cylinder 2.

[0029] See Figure 4 Specifically, the lower roller assembly 52 includes a mounting ring 521, which is connected to the lower part of the centrifugal cylinder 2. The mounting ring 521 is connected to a second connecting shaft 522, and the second connecting shaft 522 is movably connected to a second roller 523. A connecting frame 524 is provided on the inner wall of the body 1, and a bearing rail 525 is provided on the connecting frame 524. The bearing rail 525 is cooperated with the second roller 523 to be connected. During the centrifugation process, the second roller 523 rolls along the bearing rail 525 to reduce the friction between the centrifugal cylinder 2 and the body 1, thereby reducing the wear of the centrifugal cylinder 2.

[0030] See Figure 1 Specifically, a connecting disk 21 is provided at the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder 2, one end of the drive shaft 61 is connected to the connecting disk 21, and the other end of the drive shaft 61 is connected to a drive motor 62 through a coupling. The drive motor 62 is arranged on the body 1, and a water leakage hole 22 is opened on the connecting disk 21.

[0031] See Figure 5Specifically, the buffer assembly 7 includes a buffer rod 71 and a buffer spring 72. The buffer rod 71 is connected to the bottom of the centrifuge cylinder 2. A buffer hole 73 is provided on the connecting plate 63. The buffer rod 71 is cooperated with the buffer hole 73 and the buffer spring 72 is provided at the lower end of the buffer rod 71. The buffer spring 72 is located in the buffer hole 73. During the centrifugation process, when the centrifuge cylinder 2 vibrates, the buffer rod 71 transfers the impact to the buffer spring 72. The buffer spring 72 performs shock absorption and buffering to ensure stable operation of the device.

[0032] See Figure 1 Specifically, a water outlet 11 and a body support 12 are provided at the bottom of the body 1.

[0033] See Figure 1 Specifically, the separation plate 4 is provided with dense small holes 41, and the dense small holes 41 are used to separate solid and liquid.

[0034] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: the drive motor 62 is started, and the drive shaft 61 is driven by the drive motor 62 to rotate, thereby driving the centrifugal cylinder 2 to rotate rapidly, and synchronously driving the separation plate 4 to rotate rapidly, generating a strong centrifugal force, and adding the cocoa pulp that needs to be centrifuged into the separation plate 4. Under the action of centrifugal force, the cocoa pulp is thrown to the inner wall of the separation plate 4, and the cocoa powder solid particles with larger particle size are blocked and stay on the inner wall of the separation plate 4, while the liquid flows out through the dense small holes 41 on the separation plate 4, and then the liquid flows into the bottom of the body 1 through the hydrophobic groove 36 and the leakage hole 22, and is discharged through the water outlet 11, thereby completing the separation and extraction of the cocoa powder. During the separation process, roller 1 512 rolls along the rolling groove 1 515, and roller 2 523 rolls along the bearing rail 525, thereby reducing the friction between the centrifugal cylinder 2 and the body 1, reducing the wear of the centrifugal cylinder 2, and improving the stability of the device.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A centrifugal separation and extraction device for raw cocoa powder, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: A centrifugal cylinder (2) is provided in the body (1), a separation plate (4) is connected to the centrifugal cylinder (2) via a connecting assembly (3), a roller mechanism (5) is provided outside the centrifugal cylinder (2), the roller mechanism (5) comprises an upper roller assembly (51) and a lower roller assembly (52), a driving mechanism (6) is connected to the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder (2), the driving mechanism (6) comprises a driving shaft (61), a connecting plate (63) is provided on the driving shaft (61), and a buffer assembly (7) is provided between the connecting plate (63) and the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder (2).

2. The device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting assembly (3) includes a latch block (31) and a connecting support (33), wherein the latch block (31) is arranged at the upper end of the separation plate (4), a latch slot (32) is provided on the centrifugal cylinder (2), the latch block (31) is connected to the latch slot (32), the connecting support (33) is arranged at the lower end of the separation plate (4), the connecting support (33) is connected to the support frame (34) through a connecting piece (35), the support frame (34) is fixedly arranged on the centrifugal cylinder (2), and a hydrophobic groove (36) is provided between the support frames (34).

3. The device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder according to claim 1, wherein: The upper roller assembly (51) comprises a connecting ear (511) and a roller (512), wherein the connecting ear (511) is provided with a connecting shaft (513), and the roller (512) and the connecting shaft (513) are rotatably connected. The inner wall of the body (1) is provided with a bearing plate (514), and the bearing plate (514) is provided with a rolling groove (515), and the roller (512) is cooperatively connected with the rolling groove (515).

4. The device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder according to claim 1, wherein: The lower roller assembly (52) includes a mounting ring (521), the mounting ring (521) is connected to the lower part of the centrifugal cylinder (2), the mounting ring (521) is connected to a second connecting shaft (522), the second connecting shaft (522) is movably connected to a second roller (523), a connecting frame (524) is provided on the inner wall of the body (1), the connecting frame (524) is provided with a bearing rail (525), and the bearing rail (525) is cooperatively connected to the second roller (523).

5. The device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder according to claim 1, wherein: A connecting disk (21) is provided at the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder (2), one end of the drive shaft (61) is connected to the connecting disk (21), and the other end of the drive shaft (61) is connected to a drive motor (62) via a coupling. The drive motor (62) is arranged on the machine body (1), and a water leakage hole (22) is provided on the connecting disk (21).

6. The device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder according to claim 1, wherein: The buffer assembly (7) includes a buffer rod (71) and a buffer spring (72). The buffer rod (71) is connected to the bottom of the centrifugal cylinder (2). A buffer hole (73) is provided on the connecting plate (63). The buffer rod (71) is cooperatively connected to the buffer hole (73). The buffer spring (72) is provided at the lower end of the buffer rod (71) and is located in the buffer hole (73).

7. The device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the machine body (1) is provided with a water outlet (11) and a machine body support (12).

8. The device for centrifugal separation and extraction of raw cocoa powder according to claim 1, wherein: The separation plate (4) is provided with dense small holes (41).

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