Cold sealing machine for dietary products

By designing a cold sealing machine for food products, an automated lid-locking mechanism is achieved using a PLC controller and mechanical components, solving the problems of high energy consumption and low efficiency of traditional sealing machines, and improving food service efficiency and environmental friendliness.

CN223618982UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02HAI NAN XIN RUI FENG KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Application Number
CN202423005998.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

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Technical Problem

Existing food sealing machines require continuous heating during the sealing process, resulting in high energy consumption and low efficiency, failing to meet the demands for environmental protection and efficient food preparation.

Method used

A cold sealing machine was designed, which uses a PLC controller to drive the cap picking, cap feeding and cap pressing components to automatically complete the cap fastening process of food products. The machine includes a cap picking component, a cap feeding component and a cap pressing component. It achieves a sealing process that does not require manual operation through mechanical structure and vacuum adsorption technology.

Benefits of technology

It improves meal preparation efficiency, reduces energy consumption, meets environmental protection requirements, and enhances the automation of the sealing process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cold sealing machine for diet products. The cold sealing machine comprises a mounting table and a moving assembly. A placement groove is formed in the front side of the mounting table, a PLC is mounted on the upper side of the mounting table, a storage box is fixed to the rear end of the upper side of the mounting table, a cover feeding assembly is mounted on the left side of the storage box, and a cover pressing assembly is mounted at the front end of the upper side of the mounting table; the moving assembly comprises a support, connecting frames, fixing plates, a toothed plate, a moving frame, a first motor, a gear, a pressure sensor and a first electric telescopic rod, the support is fixed to the rear side of the storage box, the two corresponding connecting frames are fixed to the left side and the right side of each connecting frame, and the two corresponding fixing plates are fixed to the left side and the right side of each connecting frame; and the fixing plate on the right side is fixed to the left side of the support, the box cover can be automatically buckled to the packaging box, and the meal delivery efficiency is improved through cooperation with manual buckling.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cold sealing machines, specifically a cold sealing machine for food products. Background Technology

[0002] Food and beverage products include drinks (such as milk tea, coffee, and beverages) and pre-prepared foods (such as instant noodles, pre-cooked dishes, and lunch boxes). Containers for these products typically include cups, bowls, basins, and plates, and are mostly made of plastic or paper. Currently, sealing these products primarily uses heat-sealing machines. During sealing, a heat-sealing film is applied to the lid, and pressure and heat are applied to seal the area. However, with current emphasis on environmental protection, traditional sealing machines require continuous heating, resulting in high energy consumption and time-consuming processes, leading to low efficiency. Therefore, we propose a cold-sealing machine for food and beverage products. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a cold sealing machine for food products, which can automatically fasten the lid onto the packaging box, and improve the efficiency of food service by cooperating with manual fastening, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cold sealing machine for food products, including a mounting platform and a moving component;

[0005] Mounting platform: A placement slot is provided on the front side, a PLC controller is installed on the upper side of the mounting platform, a storage box is fixed at the rear end of the upper side of the mounting platform, a cover feeding assembly is installed on the left side of the storage box, and a cover pressing assembly is installed at the front end of the upper side of the mounting platform.

[0006] The moving component includes a bracket, a connecting frame, a fixing plate, a toothed plate, a moving frame, a first motor, a gear, a pressure sensor, and a first electric telescopic rod. The bracket is fixed to the rear of the storage box. Two corresponding connecting frames are fixed to the left and right sides of the connecting frame. Two corresponding fixing plates are fixed to the left and right sides of the connecting frame. The fixing plate on the right side is fixed to the left side of the bracket. A toothed plate is fixed inside the connecting frame. The moving frame is slidably connected to the side of the connecting frame. The first motor is installed on the rear of the moving frame. A gear is fixed on the output shaft of the first motor. The gear meshes with the toothed plate. Two corresponding pressure sensors are installed on the left and right sides of the moving frame. The pressure sensor on the left side is in contact with the fixing plate on the left side. The first electric telescopic rod is installed on the upper side of the moving frame. The lower end of the telescopic arm of the first electric telescopic rod is connected to a cover-removing component. The moving component drives the cover-removing component to move.

[0007] Wherein: the input terminal of the PLC controller is electrically connected to the output terminal of the external power supply, the input terminals of the first motor and the first electric telescopic rod are both electrically connected to the output terminal of the PLC controller, and the pressure sensor is bidirectionally electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0008] Furthermore, the cap removal assembly includes a mounting plate, an air pump, an air extraction pipe, a mounting bucket, a suction cup, an air inlet pipe, and a solenoid valve. The telescopic arm of the first electric telescopic rod is fixed to the upper side of the mounting plate. An air pump is installed on the upper side of the mounting plate, and an air extraction pipe is fixed inside the air extraction port of the air pump. An installation hole is opened at the right end of the upper side of the mounting plate, and an installation bucket is fixed inside the installation hole. A suction cup is installed inside the installation bucket. The right end of the air extraction pipe is fixed inside the air extraction hole set at the upper end of the suction cup. An air inlet is opened on the circumference of the air extraction pipe, and an air inlet pipe is fixed inside the air inlet. A solenoid valve is installed on the circumference of the air inlet pipe. The input ends of the solenoid valve and the air pump are electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller. The cap removal assembly is used to remove the cap.

[0009] Furthermore, the lid feeding assembly includes a guide plate, a limiting frame, a moving bar, a threaded rod, a limiting rod, a second motor, and a discharge hole. A guide plate is fixed to the left side of the storage box, and a limiting frame is fixed to the upper side of the guide plate. Two corresponding grooves are formed on the upper side of the limiting frame, and moving bars are installed inside the two grooves. A threaded hole is formed on the right side of the moving bar, and a threaded rod is threadedly connected inside the threaded hole. The threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the right groove. A limiting hole is formed on the left side of the moving bar, and a limiting rod is slidably connected inside the limiting hole. The limiting rod is fixed inside the left groove. A second motor is installed on the rear side of the limiting frame, and the output shaft of the second motor is fixed to the rear end of the threaded rod. A discharge hole is formed on the front side of the guide plate, and the discharge hole corresponds to the placement groove. The input end of the second motor is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller. The lid feeding assembly drives the milk tea cup lid to move.

[0010] Furthermore, the capping assembly includes a mounting bracket, a second electric telescopic rod, and a pressure plate. The mounting bracket is fixed to the right end of the upper side of the mounting platform, and the second electric telescopic rod is mounted on the upper side of the mounting bracket. The pressure plate is fixed on the telescopic arm of the second electric telescopic rod, and the pressure plate corresponds to the feeding hole. The input end of the second electric telescopic rod is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller. The capping assembly connects the milk tea cup lid to the milk tea cup.

[0011] Furthermore, the storage box has a storage slot inside, and a slotted opening is provided on the back side of the storage slot to store the milk tea cup lid.

[0012] This invention features a lid-picking component that adsorbs the milk tea cup lid before sealing. After adsorption, a moving component transports the lid to the top of a guide plate. When sealing is required, the milk tea cup is placed into the storage tank. After placement, a second motor is activated, causing the threaded rod to rotate and move the moving strip forward to transport the lid to the discharge hole. The lid then falls through the discharge hole onto the top of the cup. Finally, a lid-pressing component is activated to press the lid onto the cup, completing the assembly and sealing process. The entire process requires no manual operation. When serving large quantities, manual fastening can be used to improve efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of section A of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Mounting platform, 2. Placement slot, 3. PLC controller, 4. Storage box, 5. Moving assembly, 51. Bracket, 52. Connecting frame, 53. Fixing plate, 54. Toothed plate, 55. Moving frame, 56. First motor, 57. Gear, 58. Pressure sensor, 59. First electric telescopic rod, 6. Cap removal assembly, 61. Mounting plate, 62. Air pump, 63. Air extraction pipe, 64. Mounting bucket, 65. Suction cup, 66. Air inlet pipe, 67. Solenoid valve, 7. Cap delivery assembly, 71. Guide plate, 72. Limiting frame, 73. Moving bar, 74. Threaded rod, 75. Limiting rod, 76. Second motor, 77. Discharge hole, 8. Cap pressing assembly, 81. Mounting frame, 82. Second electric telescopic rod, 83. Pressure plate, 9. Storage slot, 10. Strip opening. Detailed Implementation

[0017] Please see Figure 1-3 This embodiment provides a technical solution: a cold sealing machine for food products, including a mounting platform 1 and a moving component 5;

[0018] Mounting platform 1: A placement slot 2 is provided on the front side. A PLC controller 3 is installed on the upper side of mounting platform 1. A storage box 4 is fixed to the rear end of the upper side of mounting platform 1. A cover feeding assembly 7 is installed on the left side of storage box 4. A cover pressing assembly 8 is installed at the front end of the upper side of mounting platform 1. The cover feeding assembly 7 includes a guide plate 71, a limit frame 72, a moving bar 73, a threaded rod 74, a limit rod 75, a second motor 76, and a discharge hole 77. A guide plate 71 is fixed to the left side of storage box 4. A limit frame 72 is fixed to the upper side of guide plate 71. Two corresponding grooves are provided on the upper side of limit frame 72. Moving bars 73 are provided inside the two grooves. A threaded hole is provided on the right side of moving bar 73. A threaded rod 74 is threadedly connected inside the threaded hole. The threaded rod 74 is rotatably connected inside the groove on the right side. A limit hole is provided on the left side of moving bar 73. A limit rod 75 is slidably connected inside the limit hole. The limiting rod 75 is fixed inside the groove on the left side. The second motor 76 is installed on the rear side of the limiting frame 72. The output shaft of the second motor 76 is fixed on the rear end of the threaded rod 74. The front side of the guide plate 71 is provided with a feeding hole 77, which corresponds to the placement groove 2. The input end of the second motor 76 is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 3. The capping assembly 8 includes a mounting frame 81, a second electric telescopic rod 82, and a pressure plate 83. The mounting frame 81 is fixed on the right side of the upper side of the mounting platform 1. The second electric telescopic rod 82 is installed on the upper side of the mounting frame 81. The pressure plate 83 is fixed on the telescopic arm of the second electric telescopic rod 82. The pressure plate 83 corresponds to the feeding hole 77. The input end of the second electric telescopic rod 82 is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 3. The capping assembly 8 is used to connect the milk tea cup lid to the milk tea cup. The capping assembly 7 is used to move the milk tea cup lid.

[0019] The moving component 5 includes a bracket 51, a connecting frame 52, a fixing plate 53, a toothed plate 54, a moving frame 55, a first motor 56, a gear 57, a pressure sensor 58, and a first electric telescopic rod 59. The bracket 51 is fixed to the rear of the storage box 4. Two corresponding connecting frames 52 are fixed to the left and right sides of the connecting frame 52, and two corresponding fixing plates 53 are fixed to the left and right sides of the connecting frame 52. The right fixing plate 53 is fixed to the left side of the bracket 51. A toothed plate 54 is fixed inside the connecting frame 52. The moving frame 55 is slidably connected to the side of the connecting frame 52. The first motor 56 is installed on the rear of the moving frame 55. A gear 57 is fixed to the output shaft of the first motor 56, and the gear 57 meshes with the toothed plate 54. Two corresponding pressure sensors 58 are installed on the left and right sides of the moving frame 55. The left pressure sensor 58 is in contact with the left fixing plate 53. The first electric telescopic rod 59 is installed on the upper side of the moving frame 55. The lower end of the telescopic arm of the first electric telescopic rod 59 is connected to a cap removal assembly 6. The cap removal assembly 6 includes a mounting plate 61, a vacuum pump 62, a vacuum pipe 63, a mounting bucket 64, a suction cup 65, an air inlet pipe 66, and a solenoid valve 67. The telescopic arm of the first electric telescopic rod 59 is fixed to the upper side of the mounting plate 61. The vacuum pump 62 is mounted on the upper side of the mounting plate 61. The vacuum pipe 63 is fixed inside the air inlet of the vacuum pump 62. A mounting hole is opened at the right end of the upper side of the mounting plate 61. The mounting bucket 64 is fixed inside the mounting hole. The installation bucket 64 is equipped with a suction cup 65. The right end of the suction pipe 63 is fixed inside the suction hole set at the upper end of the suction cup 65. An air inlet is opened on the circumferential surface of the suction pipe 63. An air inlet pipe 66 is fixed inside the air inlet. A solenoid valve 67 is installed on the circumferential surface of the air inlet pipe 66. The input ends of the solenoid valve 67 and the suction pump 62 are electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 3. The cap is removed by setting the cap removal component 6, and the cap removal component 6 is moved by setting the moving component 5.

[0020] Wherein: the input terminal of PLC controller 3 is electrically connected to the output terminal of external power supply, the input terminals of the first motor 56 and the first electric telescopic rod 59 are both electrically connected to the output terminal of PLC controller 3, and the pressure sensor 58 is bidirectionally electrically connected to PLC controller 3.

[0021] The storage box 4 has a storage slot 9 inside, and a strip-shaped opening 10 is provided on the rear side of the storage slot 9. The milk tea cup lid is stored by setting the storage slot 9.

[0022] When selling milk tea, if the quantity is large, the milk tea cups can be placed inside the storage tank 2. After placement, the PLC controller 3 will automatically control the first motor 56 to rotate the gear 57. During the rotation of the gear 57, the moving frame 55 will move to the right. The movement of the moving frame 55 to the right will cause the two pressure sensors 58 to move to the right. During the movement of the pressure sensors 58 to the right, when they contact the right-side fixing plate 53, the PLC controller 3 will automatically control the first electric telescopic rod 59 to move downward, causing the mounting plate 61 to move downward into the storage tank 9, so that the suction cup 65 contacts the milk tea cup lid. After contact, the PLC controller 3 will automatically control the vacuum pump 62 to work and evacuate the inside of the suction cup 5. After evacuation, the suction cup 65 will adsorb the milk tea cup lid. After adsorption, the PLC controller 3 will automatically control the first electric telescopic rod 59 to retract. After retraction, the PLC controller 3 will automatically control the first motor 56 to rotate, causing the moving frame 55 to move to the left. When the left-side pressure sensor 58 contacts the left-side fixing plate 53, P... The LC controller 3 automatically controls the first electric telescopic rod 59 to move the milk tea cup lid downwards into the guide plate 71. At the same time, the PLC controller 3 automatically controls the solenoid valve 67 to open, allowing air to enter the suction cup 65 through the air inlet pipe 66, causing the suction cup 65 to separate from the milk tea cup lid. After separation, the PLC controller 3 automatically controls the second motor 76 to rotate the threaded rod 74, driving the moving bar 73 forward to transport the milk tea cup lid to the feeding hole 77. At this time, the milk tea cup lid will fall through the feeding hole 77 onto the top of the milk tea cup. Then, the PLC controller 3 controls the second electric telescopic rod 82 to drive the pressure plate 83 downwards, pressing the milk tea cup lid onto the milk tea cup to complete the assembly and sealing. The whole process does not require manual operation, and the combination of manual fastening improves the efficiency of serving. After the moving bar 73 transports the milk tea cup lid to the feeding hole 77, the PLC controller 3 automatically controls the second motor 76 to rotate, causing the moving bar 73 to return to its original position, which is convenient for the subsequent transport of new milk tea cup lids.

[0023] It is worth noting that the PLC controller 3 disclosed in the above embodiments is specifically a Siemens S7-200. The first motor 56 and the second motor 76 can be 1LE0003 three-phase asynchronous motors. The first electric telescopic rod 59 and the second electric telescopic rod 82 can be TGC-A high-thrust electric telescopic rods. The air pump 62 can be an AQ263 air pump. The solenoid valve 67 can be a VP3185-205DA1-X81 solenoid valve. The pressure sensor 58 can be a DP-101 pressure sensor. The PLC controller 3 controls the operation of the first motor 56, the second motor 76, the first electric telescopic rod 59, the second electric telescopic rod 82, the air pump 62, and the solenoid valve 67 using methods commonly used in the prior art.

[0024] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cold sealing machine for food products, characterized in that: Includes a mounting platform (1) and a moving component (5); Mounting platform (1): A placement slot (2) is provided on the front side. A PLC controller (3) is installed on the upper side of the mounting platform (1). A storage box (4) is fixed at the rear end of the upper side of the mounting platform (1). A cover feeding assembly (7) is installed on the left side of the storage box (4). A cover pressing assembly (8) is installed at the front end of the upper side of the mounting platform (1). The moving component (5) includes a bracket (51), a connecting frame (52), a fixing plate (53), a toothed plate (54), a moving frame (55), a first motor (56), a gear (57), a pressure sensor (58), and a first electric telescopic rod (59). The bracket (51) is fixed to the rear side of the storage box (4). Two corresponding connecting frames (52) are fixed to the left and right sides of the connecting frame (52). Two corresponding fixing plates (53) are fixed to the left and right sides of the connecting frame (52). The fixing plate (53) on the right side is fixed to the left side of the bracket (51). A toothed plate (54) is fixed inside the connecting frame (52). 4) A movable frame (55) is slidably connected to the side of the connecting frame (52). A first motor (56) is installed on the rear side of the movable frame (55). A gear (57) is fixed on the output shaft of the first motor (56). The gear (57) meshes with the toothed plate (54). Two corresponding pressure sensors (58) are installed on the left and right sides of the movable frame (55). The pressure sensor (58) on the left side is in contact with the fixed plate (53) on the left side. A first electric telescopic rod (59) is installed on the upper side of the movable frame (55). The lower end of the telescopic arm of the first electric telescopic rod (59) is connected to the cover removal assembly (6). Wherein: the input terminal of the PLC controller (3) is electrically connected to the output terminal of the external power supply, the input terminals of the first motor (56) and the first electric telescopic rod (59) are both electrically connected to the output terminal of the PLC controller (3), and the pressure sensor (58) is bidirectionally electrically connected to the PLC controller (3).

2. The cold sealing machine for food products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cap removal assembly (6) includes a mounting plate (61), a vacuum pump (62), a vacuum pipe (63), a mounting bucket (64), a suction cup (65), an air inlet pipe (66), and a solenoid valve (67). The telescopic arm of the first electric telescopic rod (59) is fixed to the upper side of the mounting plate (61). The vacuum pump (62) is mounted on the upper side of the mounting plate (61), and the vacuum pipe (63) is fixed inside the vacuum port of the vacuum pump (62). A mounting hole is provided on the right end of the upper side of the mounting plate (61). An installation bucket (64) is fixed inside the hole. A suction cup (65) is installed inside the installation bucket (64). The right end of the suction pipe (63) is fixed inside the suction hole set at the upper end of the suction cup (65). An air inlet is opened on the circumference of the suction pipe (63). An air inlet pipe (66) is fixed inside the air inlet. A solenoid valve (67) is installed on the circumference of the air inlet pipe (66). The input ends of the solenoid valve (67) and the suction pump (62) are electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (3).

3. The cold sealing machine for food products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover feeding assembly (7) includes a guide plate (71), a limiting frame (72), a moving bar (73), a threaded rod (74), a limiting rod (75), a second motor (76), and a feeding hole (77). The left side of the storage box (4) is fixed with a guide plate (71), and the upper side of the guide plate (71) is fixed with a limiting frame (72). The upper side of the limiting frame (72) has two corresponding grooves, and the moving bar (73) is provided inside the two grooves. The right side of the moving bar (73) has a threaded hole, and the threaded rod (74) is threaded inside the threaded hole. 4) Rotary connection is made inside the groove on the right side. A limit hole is opened on the left side of the moving bar (73). A limit rod (75) is slidably connected inside the limit hole. The limit rod (75) is fixed inside the groove on the left side. A second motor (76) is installed on the rear side of the limit frame (72). The output shaft of the second motor (76) is fixed on the rear end of the threaded rod (74). A feeding hole (77) is opened on the front side of the guide plate (71). The feeding hole (77) corresponds to the placement groove (2). The input end of the second motor (76) is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (3).

4. The cold sealing machine for food products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure cap assembly (8) includes a mounting frame (81), a second electric telescopic rod (82), and a pressure plate (83). The mounting frame (81) is fixed on the right side of the upper side of the mounting platform (1). The second electric telescopic rod (82) is installed on the upper side of the mounting frame (81). The pressure plate (83) is fixed on the telescopic arm of the second electric telescopic rod (82). The pressure plate (83) corresponds to the discharge hole (77). The input end of the second electric telescopic rod (82) is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (3).

5. The cold sealing machine for food products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (4) is provided with a storage slot (9) inside, and a strip-shaped opening (10) is provided on the rear side inside the storage slot (9).