Spreading equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses material scattering equipment. The material scattering equipment comprises a metering assembly, a material distribution assembly and a plurality of connecting assemblies, each connecting assembly corresponds to a container to be scattered; wherein the metering assembly is used for receiving materials, metering the received materials and outputting the materials to the material distribution assembly; the material distribution assembly is located between the metering assembly and the multiple connecting assemblies and used for receiving the materials output by the metering assembly and distributing the received materials into the connecting assemblies. The connecting assemblies are arranged above the corresponding containers to be scattered and used for scattering the received materials into the corresponding containers to be scattered. By adopting the scheme, the occurrence of material leakage can be reduced, so that the product quality is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing technology, and more specifically to a material spreading device. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional cup-packaged instant noodles usually include a seasoning packet. During preparation, this packet needs to be torn open to mix the seasoning with the noodles, enhancing the flavor. These seasoning packets can include sauce packets, vegetable packets, powder packets, and additional seasoning packets.

[0003] However, tearing open the seasoning packet often results in powder flying out and sauce sticking to the hands, wasting seasoning and affecting the consumer experience. To address this, packet-free cup noodles have emerged. In packet-free cup noodles, the seasoning is sprinkled directly on top of the noodles; simply pour it into the cup to eat, without needing to tear open the seasoning packet.

[0004] However, current equipment for sprinkling ingredients onto dough often experiences material leakage, which affects product quality. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The problem this invention aims to solve is: how to reduce material leakage, thereby improving product quality.

[0006] To address the above problems, embodiments of the present invention provide a material spreading device, comprising: a metering component, a material dispensing component, and multiple connecting components; each connecting component corresponds to a container to be spread; wherein:

[0007] The metering component is used to receive materials, and after metering the received materials, output them to the material distribution component.

[0008] The material distribution component is located between the metering component and the plurality of connecting components, and is used to receive the material output by the metering component and distribute the received material to each of the connecting components;

[0009] The connecting component is disposed above the corresponding container to be sprinkled, and is used to sprinkle the received material into the corresponding container to be sprinkled.

[0010] In one possible embodiment, the plurality of connecting components are arranged around the outlet of the material dispensing component.

[0011] In one possible embodiment, the material dispensing assembly includes: a rotary dispensing section and a driving section; wherein:

[0012] The driving unit is used to drive the rotation distribution unit to rotate;

[0013] The rotary dispensing unit is used to dispense materials by rotation.

[0014] In one possible embodiment, the rotating distribution section includes:

[0015] The first funnel section is used to receive materials;

[0016] And a first material distribution pipe, which is connected to the first funnel and rotates around the first funnel.

[0017] In one possible embodiment, the connection component includes:

[0018] The dispensing component connection part is located below the material dispensing component and is used to receive the material dispensed by the material dispensing component and output it to the switch part;

[0019] And a switch section, which is connected to the dispensing component connection section, is used to open or close under external control to control whether the material is sprinkled into the corresponding dispensing container.

[0020] In one possible embodiment, the dispensing component connecting portions of each of the connecting components are sequentially distributed along the rotation path of the material dispensing component's outlet.

[0021] In one possible embodiment, the plurality of connecting components may be divided into multiple groups, with each group of connecting components corresponding to the same row of containers to be dispensed.

[0022] In one possible embodiment, the plurality of connecting components are divided into two groups, with the two groups of connecting components corresponding to two adjacent rows of containers to be dispensed.

[0023] In one possible embodiment, the distribution component connection includes:

[0024] The second funnel section is used to receive materials;

[0025] And a second material distribution pipe, which is connected to the second funnel and the switch section, for outputting the material received by the second funnel to the switch section.

[0026] In one possible embodiment, the switch includes: a switch body and a switch cover; the switch body has an opening facing the container to be dispensed; the switch cover is fixed to the switch body and can abut against the opening of the opening body to close the switch body under the action of an external force, or move away from the opening of the opening body to open the switch body.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the embodiments of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0028] By employing the solution of this invention, a material distribution component and connecting components corresponding one-to-one with the containers to be dispensed are set up. The material distribution component receives the material output from the metering component and distributes it into each connecting component. Then, the connecting components dispense the received material into the corresponding containers to be dispensed. Since the connecting components are fixed above the corresponding containers to be dispensed and do not need to move, leakage due to movement after receiving the material can be avoided, reducing the occurrence of leakage and thus improving product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a material spreading device;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material spreading device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another material spreading device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] in:

[0033] 11-Metering component, 12-Conveying component, 13-Container, 111-Vibrating plate, 121-Chain box, 11a-Inlet, 11b-Outlet;

[0034] 20-Dispensing equipment, 21-Metering component, 22-Material distribution component, 23-Connecting component;

[0035] 211-Vibrating plate, 212-Discharge pipe, 211-Rotating distribution section, 211a-First funnel section, 211b-First material distribution pipe, 231-Distribution component connection section, 232-Switch section, 231a-Second funnel section, 231b-Second material distribution pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a material spreading device. (Refer to...) Figure 1 The material spreading device may include a metering component 11 and a conveying component 12. The metering component 11 may include a vibrating plate 111, which vibrates and weighs the material before outputting it to the conveying component 12. The conveying component 12 includes a conveying chain and multiple chain boxes 121 fixed to the conveying chain. The chain boxes 121 can move under the drive of the conveying chain, thereby spreading the material contained in the chain boxes 121 into a container 13 below the conveying component 12.

[0037] Specifically, the vibratory feeder 111 has a feed inlet 11a and a discharge outlet 11b. Material enters the vibratory feeder 111 through the feed inlet 11a. Under the vibration of the vibratory feeder 111, a fixed weight of material is vibrated into the same chain box 121. As the conveyor chain moves, the chain box 121 containing the material moves above the container 13. At this time, controlling the opening of the outlet of the chain box 121 allows the material in the chain box 121 to be spilled into the corresponding container 13.

[0038] However, in actual mass production, when using the above method to sprinkle material into container 13, the outlet of chain box 121 needs to be opened and closed frequently. This can lead to the outlet of chain box 121 not closing tightly. As the conveyor chain moves, the material contained in chain box 121 will leak out from chain box 121 due to the incomplete closure of the outlet and fail to be sprinkled into container 13, resulting in material leakage. This affects the material feeding effect and ultimately affects product quality.

[0039] To address this problem, the present invention provides a material spreading device. This device includes a material distribution component and connecting components corresponding to the containers to be spread. The connecting components are fixed above the corresponding containers. This allows the material distributed by the material distribution component to be directly output into the corresponding containers via the connecting components, preventing leakage due to movement of the connecting components and reducing leakage, thereby improving product quality.

[0040] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 This invention provides a material spreading device 20, which may include: a metering component 21, a material dispensing component 22, and multiple connecting components 23. Each connecting component 23 corresponds to a container to be spread. Wherein:

[0042] The metering component 21 is used to receive materials, and after metering the received materials, output them to the material distribution component 22.

[0043] The material distribution component 22 is located between the metering component 221 and the plurality of connecting components 23, and is used to receive the material output by the metering component 21 and distribute the received material into each of the connecting components 23.

[0044] The connecting component 23 is disposed above the corresponding container to be sprinkled, and is used to sprinkle the received material into the corresponding container to be sprinkled.

[0045] In practice, the material can be granular, including but not limited to vegetables, nuts, and dried fruits. The container for dispensing the material includes, but is not limited to, instant noodle containers. After the material is added to the container, it can be consumed together with the food contained in the container, thereby enriching the taste.

[0046] In practical implementation, the material spreading device may have only one metering component 21, or it may have two or more metering components 21. When multiple metering components 21 are set, each metering component 21 can meter one type of material. The materials metered by each metering component 21 are different.

[0047] In practice, the metering component 21 can meter materials by vibration.

[0048] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 The metering component may include a vibratory feeder 211 and a discharge pipe 212 connected to the vibratory feeder 211. The discharge pipe 212 extends from the bottom end of the vibratory feeder 211 toward the material distribution component, thereby discharging material into the material distribution component.

[0049] In practice, by controlling the vibration amplitude and frequency of the vibratory feeder 211, the weight of material discharged by the vibratory feeder 211 through the connected discharge pipe 212 each time can be changed. The vibratory feeders of each metering component 21 are controlled separately, so that the material output from each calculation component 21 to the material distribution component 22 meets the preset requirements.

[0050] In practice, the materials output from each metering component 21 to the material distribution component 22 are mixed within the material distribution component 22 and then evenly distributed to each connecting component 23. The material distribution component 22 is located below the metering component 21 and above the connecting component 23, serving as a material transfer structure between the metering component 21 and the connecting component 23. It can receive and mix the materials output from the outlet of the metering component 21.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of connecting components are arranged in a ring around the outlet of the material dispensing component. In this case, the material dispensing component 22 is rotatably positioned above the plurality of connecting components. The material dispensing component 22 can receive and mix materials, and the mixed materials are then rotatably and evenly distributed to each connecting component 23.

[0052] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 The material dispensing assembly may include a rotating dispensing section 221 and a driving section (not shown). The driving section can drive the rotating dispensing section 221 to rotate. The rotating dispensing section 221 is used to dispense materials by rotation.

[0053] In a specific implementation, the driving unit can be implemented using a motor, cylinder, or other driving device. The driving unit can be electrically connected to the rotation distribution unit 221, thereby driving the rotation distribution unit 221 to rotate.

[0054] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 3 The rotating distribution section 211 may include a first funnel section 211a and a first material distribution pipe 211b. The first funnel section 211a is used to receive material, and the first material distribution pipe 211b is connected to the first funnel section 211a and rotates around the first funnel section 211a.

[0055] Specifically, the first funnel 211a has an opening facing the metering components, and the discharge pipes 212 of each metering component output material to the first funnel 211a through the opening. The bottom end of the first funnel 211a is connected to the first material distribution pipe 211b, and the material in the first funnel 211a enters the first material distribution pipe 211b. The first material distribution pipe 211b extends from the bottom end of the first funnel 211a toward the connecting components. The first material distribution pipe 211b has a discharge port, which is smaller than the opening of the connecting components.

[0056] At this time, the first funnel portion 211a can be kept stationary, and the driving part of the material distribution assembly can drive the first material distribution pipe 211b to rotate around the first funnel portion 211a. When the first material distribution pipe 211b rotates, it can drive the material inside the first material distribution pipe 211b to rotate. Since the connecting assembly is located on the rotation path of the first material distribution pipe 211b, the material can be output to the connecting assembly.

[0057] In some embodiments, the material dispensing assembly may further include a counterweight. The counterweight is symmetrically arranged on both radial sides of the first funnel 211a with the first material dispensing pipe 211b. The counterweight is not connected to the first funnel 211a, but can rotate synchronously with the first material dispensing pipe 211b, thereby maintaining the rotational balance of the first material dispensing pipe 211b and ensuring that the material is stably output into the connecting assembly.

[0058] In a specific implementation, one end of the connecting component receives the material distributed by the material distribution component, and the other end sprinkles the received material into the corresponding material container to be sprinkled.

[0059] Specifically, refer to Figure 3The connecting component may include a dispensing component connecting part 231 and a switch part 232. The dispensing component connecting part 231 is located below the material dispensing component and is used to receive the material dispensed by the material dispensing component and output it to the switch part 232. The switch part 232 is connected to the dispensing component connecting part 231 and is used to open or close under external control to control whether the material is sprinkled into the corresponding container to be dispensed.

[0060] In specific implementation, refer to Figure 3 The same material dispensing device may include multiple connecting components. The dispensing component connection parts 231 of each connecting component are sequentially distributed along the rotation path of the material dispensing component's outlet. Thus, as the first material dispensing pipe 211b rotates, it can sequentially output material to the dispensing component connection parts 231 of each connecting component. The material received by the dispensing component connection parts 231 is output to the switch part 232, and when the switch part 232 is turned on, it is dispensed into the corresponding material container.

[0061] In specific implementation, the distribution component connection parts 231 of each connecting component are closely arranged along the rotation path of the material distribution component outlet, that is, the gap between the distribution component connection parts 231 of adjacent connecting components is very small, or even zero. This can prevent the first material distribution pipe 211b from outputting material into the gap between the distribution component connection parts 231 of adjacent connecting components, thereby reducing the occurrence of material leakage.

[0062] In one embodiment, the dispensing component connection portion 231 may include a second funnel portion 231a and a second material dispensing pipe 231b. The second funnel portion 231a is used to receive material, and the second material dispensing pipe 231b communicates with the second funnel portion 231a and the switch portion 232, and is used to output the material received by the second funnel portion 231a to the switch portion 232.

[0063] Specifically, the second funnel section 231a has a feed inlet, and the discharge outlet of the first material distribution pipe 211b is located above the feed inlet of the second funnel section 231a, but is much smaller than the size of the feed inlet of the second funnel section 231a, thereby ensuring that the distributed material is accurately and completely output to the second funnel section 231a. The second material distribution pipe 231b is connected to the bottom end of the second funnel section 231a, extends from the bottom end of the second funnel section 231a toward the switch section 232, and is connected to both the second material distribution pipe 231b and the switch section 232.

[0064] In specific implementation, the switch part 232 can be implemented in a variety of ways, as long as the switch part 232 can be turned on or off under external control.

[0065] In some embodiments, the switch portion 232 can be implemented using a frog-mouth shutter. Specifically, the switch portion 232 may include a switch body and a switch cover. The switch body has an opening inclined toward the container to be dispensed, the shape of which resembles a frog's mouth, and the plane containing the opening forms an acute angle with the extending direction of the switch body. The switch cover is similar to a shutter that can close the switch body; the switch cover can abut against the opening of the switch body to close the switch body under the action of an external force, or move away from the opening of the switch body to open the switch body. The switch cover is fixed to the switch body and can be opened or closed under the action of an external force, thereby realizing the opening or closing of the switch portion 232.

[0066] In practice, the multiple connecting components can be divided into multiple groups, with each group corresponding to the same row of containers to be dispensed. For example, the multiple connecting components can be divided into five groups, with each group corresponding to a row of containers to be dispensed, and the multiple connecting components corresponding to a total of five rows of containers to be dispensed.

[0067] In one embodiment, the plurality of connecting components may include two groups, with each group corresponding to the same row of containers to be dispensed. The two groups of connecting components can be arranged in a circle along the rotation path of the material dispensing component's outlet, such as... Figure 3 As shown. That is, the two sets of connecting components are arranged closely in sequence to form a closed arc shape. When the first material distribution pipe 211b rotates one revolution, it can distribute material into the distribution component connection part 231 of each connecting component.

[0068] In practice, the two sets of connecting components can correspond to two adjacent rows of containers to be dispensed.

[0069] Specifically, the switch section 232 corresponding to the same row of containers to be dispensed can be fixed above the containers to be dispensed, forming the same row of switch sections 232. Thus, two sets of connecting components require two rows of switch sections 232. In the two rows of switch sections 232, each switch section 232 is connected to the corresponding second funnel section 231a through the second material distribution pipe 231b, so that material can be output to the connected switch section 232 through the second funnel section 231a.

[0070] In one embodiment, the switch covers of the same row of switch sections 232 can be fixed on the same switch shaft. By controlling the rotation of the switch shaft, the switch covers can be moved away from or towards the switch body, thereby opening or closing the switch body under the action of external force. Compared to controlling the movement of each switch cover separately, this facilitates synchronous material feeding into the same row of containers, improving feeding efficiency and facilitating mass production.

[0071] In one embodiment, in order to ensure the uniformity of material weight in each container to be dispensed, that is, to ensure that the material weight in each container is consistent, thereby improving product quality, each of the second funnels 231a can be provided with a feed inlet of the same size. Thus, when the rotation speed of the first material distribution pipe 221b is fixed, the time taken for the first material distribution pipe 221b to pass through the feed inlet of each second funnel 231a is the same, thereby enabling each second funnel 231a to receive the same weight of material, which is beneficial to improving product quality.

[0072] In practical implementation, the rotation speed of the first material distribution pipe 221b can be controlled according to the movement speed of the container to be distributed on the production line, so that the two are matched. Thus, after the distribution of material to one row of containers is completed, the first material distribution pipe 221b can redistribute material into the switching section, so that before the next row of containers to be distributed reaches the bottom of the switching section, the material in the first material distribution pipe 221b can be output into the switching section. After the next row of containers to be distributed reaches the switching section, material is distributed into the next row of containers to be distributed, thereby achieving continuous distribution and ensuring distribution efficiency.

[0073] Furthermore, by using the material spreading device in this embodiment of the invention, since the connecting component is fixed above the corresponding container to be spread, leakage due to movement after receiving the material can be avoided, thereby reducing the occurrence of leakage and improving product quality.

[0074] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A material spreading device, characterized in that, include: A metering component, a material dispensing component, and multiple connecting components; each connecting component corresponds to a container to be dispensed; wherein: The metering component is used to receive materials, and after metering the received materials, output them to the material distribution component. The material distribution component is located between the metering component and the plurality of connecting components, and is used to receive the material output by the metering component and distribute the received material into each of the connecting components; the connecting component is disposed above the corresponding container to be sprinkled, and is used to sprinkle the received material into the corresponding container to be sprinkled.

2. The spreading device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of connecting components are arranged in a ring around the outlet of the material distribution component.

3. The spreading device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The material dispensing component includes: Rotary distribution unit and drive unit; wherein: The driving unit is used to drive the rotation distribution unit to rotate; The rotary dispensing unit is used to dispense materials by rotation.

4. The spreading device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating distribution unit includes: The first funnel section is used to receive materials; And a first material distribution pipe, which is connected to the first funnel and rotates around the first funnel.

5. The spreading device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connection component includes: The dispensing component connection part is located below the material dispensing component and is used to receive the material dispensed by the material dispensing component and output it to the switch part; And a switch section, which is connected to the dispensing component connection section, is used to open or close under external control to control whether the material is sprinkled into the corresponding dispensing container.

6. The spreading device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The distribution component connection portions of each of the connecting components are distributed sequentially along the rotation path of the material distribution component's outlet.

7. The spreading device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The multiple connecting components can be divided into multiple groups, and each group of connecting components corresponds to the same row of containers to be dispensed.

8. The spreading device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The multiple connecting components are divided into two groups, and the two groups of connecting components correspond to two adjacent rows of containers to be dispensed.

9. The spreading device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The dispensing component connection part includes: a second funnel part for receiving materials; And a second material distribution pipe, which is connected to the second funnel and the switch section, for outputting the material received by the second funnel to the switch section.

10. The spreading device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The switch includes a switch body and a switch cover; the switch body has an opening that is inclined toward the container to be dispensed; the switch cover is fixed to the switch body and can abut against the opening of the opening body to close the switch body under the action of an external force, or move away from the opening of the opening body to open the switch body.

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