Loading mechanism and food rolling equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of food processing machinery, and discloses a carrying mechanism and food rolling equipment. The object carrying mechanism comprises an object carrying table, the object carrying table is provided with a cooling cavity, the object carrying table is used for carrying food to be processed, the cooling cavity is used for containing a cooling substance, and the cooling substance is used for cooling an object carrying surface of the object carrying table, so that the temperature of the object carrying surface is lower than the dew point temperature of surrounding air; and water vapor in the surrounding air is condensed on the object carrying surface. The food rolling equipment comprises the loading mechanism. According to the utility model, food adhesion is effectively avoided, the rolling quality is improved, the food is smooth, the damage is reduced, the product competitiveness is improved, the production efficiency is improved, the maintenance cost is reduced, the service life of equipment is prolonged, and the device is suitable for large-scale continuous production.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to food processing machinery technical field, concretely relates to a carrying mechanism and food rolling equipment with the carrying mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditional fruit leather, bean rolls and the like are rolled by workers manually in the production process. Although this traditional method can preserve the traditional flavor and taste of the food, it has many disadvantages. On the one hand, the manual rolling is inefficient, requires a large amount of labor, and the rolling speed of the workers is limited, which is difficult to meet the large-scale production demand. On the other hand, the labor cost is high, and with the continuous rise of labor cost, its economy gradually decreases.

[0003] To improve this situation, the applicant's prior patents / patent applications (such as application number: CN202422044148.7, CN202422044482.2, etc.) provide related food rolling equipment, which improves the production efficiency and reduces the cost to a certain extent. However, in the actual production process, there is a problem that the fruit leather is easily bonded to the carrying table or the rolling cloth. This will affect the rolling quality of the food, and there is a certain probability that the appearance of the rolled food is not smooth, and the food is damaged, etc. This will also reduce the production efficiency, because additional time and labor are needed to clean the bonded fruit leather. Moreover, frequent bonding problems may damage the rolling cloth and increase the maintenance cost of the equipment, which is not conducive to large-scale continuous production. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the carrying table to reduce the probability of fruit leather bonding.

[0004] The methods described in this section can not be the methods that have been previously conceived or adopted. Unless otherwise indicated, nothing in this section should be construed as a recognition or admission that any method described in this section is considered to be prior art merely by its inclusion in this section. Similarly, unless otherwise indicated, the mere inclusion of a reference in this section should not be construed as an admission that the reference is in any way considered relevant prior art. SUMMARY

[0005] To overcome the problems in the related art, the utility model discloses a carrying mechanism and food rolling equipment. In the production process of the traditional food rolling equipment, especially when rolling the fruit leather food, the food is easily bonded to the carrying table due to the surface characteristics of the carrying table and the lack of effective anti-bonding measures. This not only causes the appearance of the food to be damaged and broken, affects the product quality, but also requires additional labor and time for cleaning, reduces the production efficiency, and increases the cost. The utility model is committed to solving these problems.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, one technical scheme adopted by the utility model is:

[0007] A loading mechanism, suitable for food processing equipment, includes a loading platform provided with a cooling cavity for loading food to be processed, the cooling cavity for accommodating a cooling substance for cooling the loading surface of the loading platform so that the temperature of the loading surface is lower than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air, allowing water vapor in the surrounding air to condense on the loading surface.

[0008] Furthermore, the cooling cavity has a communication port for allowing cooling material to pass through.

[0009] Furthermore, the cooling cavity is formed on the loading platform.

[0010] Furthermore, a receiving groove is provided at the lower end of the loading platform and is located on the lower side of the loading surface. A closing member for closing the receiving groove is fixedly connected to the lower end of the loading platform. The closing member and / or the loading platform have a connecting head for communicating with the receiving groove. The closing member closes the receiving groove to enclose the cooling cavity with the loading platform, and the connecting head is connected to the receiving groove to form a connecting port.

[0011] Furthermore, the loading platform is provided with a heat exchange component, and the internal cavity of the heat exchange component forms a cooling cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the heat exchange element is configured as a heat exchange pipe, the internal cavity of the heat exchange pipe forms a cooling cavity, and the port of the heat exchange pipe forms a communication port.

[0013] Furthermore, the heat exchange element is configured as a heat exchange box, the internal cavity of the heat exchange box forms a cooling cavity, and the heat exchange box has a connector, which is connected to the internal cavity of the heat exchange box to form a communication port.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a cooling module, which is connected to the connecting port to supply cooling material to the cooling cavity.

[0015] Furthermore, there are multiple communication ports, wherein there are at least two communication ports respectively connected to the supply outlet and the recovery port of the cooling module to circulate the cooling material to the cooling cavity.

[0016] A food rolling device comprises any one of the above-mentioned loading mechanisms.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects. By adopting a loading mechanism with an anti-adhesion function, the entire food rolling equipment can effectively avoid the problem of food sticking to the loading platform during the food rolling process, thereby improving the quality of food rolling. The rolled food has a smoother appearance, and the damage caused by adhesion is reduced. The fruit leather rolls produced in this way have a more complete and beautiful appearance, which improves the market competitiveness of the product. In addition, such a setting also improves production efficiency and reduces the time and manpower wasted in cleaning the adhered food. The equipment can carry out rolling production continuously and stably, and is more suitable for large-scale continuous production. At the same time, the maintenance cost of the equipment is reduced, because the damage to the rolling cloth and other components caused by food adhesion is reduced, the service life of the equipment is extended, and the overall economic benefits of the equipment are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a food rolling device in one embodiment of the loading mechanism and the food rolling device of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the cooling chamber and the cooling module in one embodiment of the loading mechanism and food rolling equipment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the loading platform in one embodiment of the loading mechanism and food rolling equipment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the loading platform in one embodiment of the loading mechanism and food rolling equipment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a hidden closure member on the loading platform in one embodiment of the loading mechanism and food rolling equipment of the present invention.

[0024] The meanings of the reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are:

[0025] Frame 1, loading platform 2, cooling chamber 2b, connecting port 2ba, accommodating groove 2b1, closing piece 2b2, connecting head 2b21, cooling module 2c, cloth roll 3, cloth roll retracting and releasing mechanism 4, rolling part pushing mechanism 5, rolling part resetting mechanism 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the loading mechanism of the food processing equipment of this embodiment includes a loading platform 2, which is provided with a cooling cavity 2b. The loading platform 2 is used to load the food to be processed, and the cooling cavity 2b is used to accommodate a cooling substance. The cooling substance is used to cool the loading surface of the loading platform 2 so that the temperature of the loading surface is lower than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air, allowing water vapor in the surrounding air to condense on the loading surface.

[0028] In this embodiment, the cooling material is specifically water. In other embodiments, the cooling material can be selected in a variety of ways based on specific needs. For example, an ethylene glycol aqueous solution can be used. Ethylene glycol aqueous solution has a lower freezing point and maintains good fluidity even in low-temperature environments. This can meet the needs of some special food processing scenarios that require lower cooling temperatures. For example, when processing certain frozen food fillings that need to maintain a specific texture at low temperatures, using ethylene glycol aqueous solution as the cooling material can better prevent the filling from deteriorating or losing its ideal taste during processing.

[0029] In this embodiment, the cooling chamber 2b has a communication port 2ba for passing a cooling medium. The loading mechanism further includes a cooling module 2c, which is connected to the communication port 2ba to supply cooling medium to the cooling chamber 2b. There are multiple communication ports 2ba, at least two of which are connected to the supply outlet and the recovery port of the cooling module 2c, respectively, to circulate the cooling medium within the cooling chamber 2b.

[0030] Specifically, cooling module 2c may include a module with its own cooling capabilities, such as a water pump connected to cooling chamber 2b through a water pipe, which then cools the water within the pipe via a refrigerator. Alternatively, cooling module 2c may include a module without its own cooling capabilities, such as a water storage container connected to cooling chamber 2b through a water pipe, with cold (ice) water directly contained within the water storage container, which is then fed into cooling chamber 2b via a water pump, gravity, or other power source. The specific type of cooling module 2c can be selected based on the specific application scenario and equipment requirements.

[0031] The cooling chamber 2b can be directly formed on the stage 2 or formed on a heat exchange component and then installed on the stage 2 through the heat exchange component.

[0032] In this embodiment, the cooling chamber 2b is formed directly on the loading platform 2. Specifically, a receiving groove 2b1 is provided on the lower side of the loading surface. A closure member 2b2 for closing the receiving groove 2b1 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the loading platform 2. The closure member 2b2 closes the receiving groove 2b1 to enclose the loading platform 2 to form the cooling chamber 2b. A connector 2b21 for communicating with the receiving groove 2b1 is installed on the closure member 2b2 and / or the loading platform 2. The connector 2b21 communicates with the receiving groove 2b1 to form a connecting port 2ba. The connector 2b21 is used to establish a connection with the cooling module 2c. The molding method of the receiving groove 2b1 can be considered casting or CNC processing methods.

[0033] In addition to the method of directly forming it on the stage 2, in other embodiments, the cooling chamber 2b can also be set on the heat exchange component, and then installed on the stage 2 through the heat exchange component. There are many possibilities for the selection of heat exchange components, one of which is a common heat exchange component. The heat exchange pipe can be made of materials with excellent thermal conductivity such as copper pipes or stainless steel pipes. When making the heat exchange pipe, the pipe is bent into a suitable shape, such as a serpentine or spiral shape, according to the shape and size of the stage 2, so as to increase the contact area between the pipe and the stage 2 and improve the heat exchange efficiency. The two ends of the pipe can be used as connecting ports 2ba for connecting to the cooling module 2c to form a circulation loop for the cooling material. When installing the heat exchange pipe, it can be fixed to the bottom or side of the stage 2 by welding or ferrule connection to ensure that the pipe fits tightly with the stage 2, reduce thermal resistance, and ensure that heat can be transferred efficiently.

[0034] In addition, the heat exchange element can also be configured as a heat exchange box. The heat exchange box is usually made of a lightweight and thermally conductive material such as aluminum alloy through a casting process. During the manufacturing process, the shape and structure of the internal cavity of the heat exchange box are designed according to the cooling requirements to ensure that it has good fluid dynamics properties, ensuring that the cooling material can flow evenly in the box and fully absorb heat. A connector 2b21 is provided on the heat exchange box, which is connected to the internal cavity and serves as a channel for the cooling material to enter and exit. When installing the heat exchange box, it can be fixed to a predetermined position on the worktable 2 by means of bolts or slots.

[0035] This approach of providing cooling chamber 2b with a heat exchanger offers advantages in terms of equipment maintenance and upgrades. If a heat exchanger becomes damaged or requires replacement, this can be done relatively independently, eliminating the need for extensive modifications to the entire loading platform 2. This reduces equipment maintenance costs and downtime, and improves the overall maintainability and service life of the equipment.

[0036] The inner wall of the cooling chamber 2b can be finely ground and polished to reduce the surface roughness to a lower level, thereby reducing the resistance to the flow of the cooling material and improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0037] Working Principle: Cooling module 2c operates, cooling the loading surface and forming a thin layer of condensed water. When cloth roll 3 is placed over the loading surface of loading platform 2, the condensed water soaks into the cloth roll 3. This means that most of the gaps on the surface of cloth roll 3 are occupied by water molecules. Consequently, when the fruit leather is placed over the cloth roll 3, the sticky substances in the fruit leather are unable to soak into the cloth roll 3, hindering the contact between the sticky molecules and the surface molecules of the cloth roll 3, thereby weakening the van der Waals forces. In other words, the condensed water acts as a barrier between the fruit leather and the cloth roll 3, preventing close contact between the two, thereby reducing the stickiness between the fruit leather and the cloth roll 3.

[0038] After the loading surface of the loading platform 2 is cooled, it also cools the cloth roll 3 covering it, allowing condensation to form on the cloth roll 3 itself. This condensation not only further enhances the barrier effect against the sticky substances in the fruit leather, but also forms a dynamic lubricating layer on the surface of the cloth roll 3 as the cloth roll 3 moves and deforms during the rolling process. This lubricating layer significantly reduces the friction between the fruit leather and the cloth roll 3, allowing the fruit leather to roll and curl more smoothly with the movement of the cloth roll 3 during rolling, avoiding problems such as the fruit leather sticking, damage, and even excessive adhesion to the cloth roll 3 caused by excessive friction.

[0039] It's worth noting that as the temperature of cloth 3 decreases, its surface physical properties also undergo certain changes. The low temperature causes the fiber structure of cloth 3 to shrink slightly, reducing the interfiber spaces. This further limits the penetration and adhesion of the fruit leather sticky substances into cloth 3. Furthermore, the molecular activity on the surface of cloth 3 decreases at low temperatures, weakening the interaction between the fruit leather sticky molecules. This, in multiple ways, reduces the adhesion between the fruit leather and cloth 3, ensuring efficient and high-quality food rolling.

[0040] When the loading mechanism is actually used on the food rolling equipment, the loading mechanism is first installed on the frame 1 of the food rolling equipment to ensure that the position and height of the loading platform 2 are well matched with other rolling components (such as cloth rolling 3, cloth rolling and releasing mechanism 4, rolling part pushing mechanism 5, rolling part resetting mechanism 6, etc.). Connect the cooling module 2c with the power supply and control system of the equipment for debugging. During the debugging process, check the operation of the cooling module 2c and other components, observe whether the generation of condensed water on the surface of the loading platform 2 is normal, and observe the anti-sticking effect of the food during the rolling process. For example, in a newly assembled food rolling equipment, first start the cooling module 2c, adjust the parameters of the cooling module 2c, observe the surface temperature and condensed water of the loading platform 2, and then conduct a rolling test of a small amount of food to check whether the food has adhesion, and further optimize the equipment parameters based on the test results.

[0041] When the loading mechanism is used in a food rolling machine for rolling operations, the structure of the food rolling machine can refer to the prior application. The food rolling machine provided in the prior application includes a food rolling mechanism and a control mechanism. The food rolling mechanism includes a frame 1, a cloth roll 3, a cloth roll retracting and unretracting mechanism 4, a rolling section pushing mechanism 5, and a rolling section resetting mechanism 6.

[0042] In summary, by employing a loading mechanism with an anti-sticking function, the entire food rolling equipment effectively prevents food from sticking to the loading platform during the food rolling process, thereby improving the quality of the food rolled. The rolled food has a smoother appearance, reducing breakage caused by sticking. The resulting fruit leather rolls are more complete and beautiful, enhancing the product's market competitiveness. Furthermore, this setup improves production efficiency and reduces the time and labor wasted cleaning stuck food. The equipment is able to perform rolling production continuously and stably, making it more suitable for large-scale continuous production. Furthermore, it reduces maintenance costs by minimizing damage to components such as the rolling cloth caused by food sticking, extending the equipment's service life and improving its overall economic benefits.

[0043] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by persons skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed herein shall be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A loading mechanism suitable for food processing equipment, characterized in that: The device comprises a loading platform provided with a cooling cavity for loading food to be processed, the cooling cavity for containing a cooling substance, and the cooling substance for cooling the loading surface of the loading platform so that the temperature of the loading surface is lower than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air, allowing water vapor in the surrounding air to condense on the loading surface.

2. The object carrying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling cavity has a communication port for allowing cooling material to pass through.

3. The object carrying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cooling cavity is formed on the loading platform.

4. The object carrying mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A receiving groove is provided at the lower end of the loading platform and is located on the lower side of the loading surface. A closing member for closing the receiving groove is fixedly connected to the lower end of the loading platform. The closing member and / or the loading platform have a connecting head for communicating with the receiving groove. The closing member closes the receiving groove to enclose the cooling cavity with the loading platform, and the connecting head is connected to the receiving groove to form a connecting port.

5. The object carrying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The loading platform is provided with a heat exchange component, and the internal cavity of the heat exchange component forms a cooling cavity.

6. The object carrying mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat exchange element is configured as a heat exchange pipe, the inner cavity of the heat exchange pipe forms a cooling cavity, and the port of the heat exchange pipe forms a communication port.

7. The object carrying mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat exchange element is configured as a heat exchange box, the internal cavity of the heat exchange box forms a cooling cavity, and the heat exchange box has a connecting head, which is connected to the internal cavity of the heat exchange box to form a connecting port.

8. The object carrying mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: It also includes a cooling module, which is connected to the communication port to supply cooling material to the cooling cavity.

9. The object carrying mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are multiple communication ports, wherein at least two communication ports are respectively connected to the supply outlet and the recovery port of the cooling module to circulate the cooling material to the cooling cavity.

10. A food rolling device, characterized in that: The device comprises a carrying mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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