Cake cup turning and pressing mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cake cup turning and pressing mechanism which comprises a cake mold. A guide opening is formed in the bottom plate; the top plate is connected with the bottom plate and can slide relative to the bottom plate; the plurality of turning and pressing blocks are uniformly distributed between the bottom plate and the top plate in the circumferential direction, one end of each turning and pressing block is hinged to the bottom plate, and the other end of each turning and pressing block always abuts against the end face of the top plate; the driving piece is connected to the top plate; wherein a turning and pressing cavity is defined by the multiple turning and pressing blocks and the top plate, the guide opening is communicated with the turning and pressing cavity, the driving piece is used for driving the turning and pressing cavity to move away from or close to one side of the cake mold, and the cake mold can penetrate through the guide opening to extend into the turning and pressing cavity. The driving piece drives the top plate to move relative to the bottom plate, the top plate synchronously drives the turning and pressing block to turn around the hinge point, the upper edge of the side plate of the cake cup is gradually turned and finally pressed with the bottom plate, the production efficiency is improved, and meanwhile the upper edge of the side plate is gradually turned, so that the production efficiency is improved. Damage to the upper edge of the side plate is reduced, and the folding quality is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of paper manufacturing, and in particular to a cake cup flipping mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Cupcake cups are containers specifically designed for holding cakes. To ensure food safety, cupcake cups are often disposable paper products. Small cupcake cups can usually be manufactured through stamping, while medium and large cupcake cups often require multiple processes to manufacture. For example, Chinese design patent CN305592726S discloses a "cake box". The view shows that the main structure includes a base plate and side plates surrounding the outer edge of the base plate. The side plates are usually connected to the base plate by adhesive bonding. This involves manually applying glue to the upper edge of the side plates beforehand, then folding the glued part towards the base plate and pressing it to achieve adhesion between the base plate and the side plates. This folding and pressing method is inefficient and not suitable for mass production. Utility Model Content

[0003] To improve production efficiency, this application provides a cake cup flipping mechanism.

[0004] The cake cup flipping mechanism provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A cupcake flipping mechanism, comprising:

[0006] Cake mold;

[0007] The base plate has a guide opening;

[0008] The top plate is connected to the bottom plate and can slide relative to the bottom plate;

[0009] A plurality of flipping blocks are circumferentially distributed between the bottom plate and the top plate, with one end of each flipping block hinged to the bottom plate and the other end of each flipping block always abutting against the end face of the top plate; and

[0010] The drive unit is connected to the top plate;

[0011] Among them, a number of flipping blocks and the top plate enclose a flipping cavity, the guide port is connected to the flipping cavity, the driving component is used to drive the flipping cavity to move away from or closer to the cake mold, and the cake mold can extend through the guide port into the flipping cavity.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the base plate is placed on top of the cake mold, and the side plates surround the side walls of the cake mold. When the driving component causes the top plate to shift relative to the base plate, the flipping block, hinged on one side, gradually presses the upper edge of the side plate and folds it towards the base plate, finally fitting it to the top of the cake mold so that the folded side plate is pressed against the base plate. The entire flipping process is gradual, which not only replaces manual flipping operations and improves production efficiency, but also effectively reduces damage to the upper edge of the side plate and improves the flipping quality because the flipping block gradually flips around the hinge point under the driving force of the top plate.

[0013] Preferably, it further includes a first elastic element that always forces the end of the flipping block to have a tendency to flip around the hinge point between it and the bottom plate toward the top plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, after completing one flipping operation, while the top plate is raised, the flipping block is reset under the action of the first elastic element and can always be in contact with the top plate, preparing for subsequent flipping operations, improving the continuity of flipping operations, and further improving production efficiency.

[0015] Preferred options also include:

[0016] An auxiliary pressure plate, which is housed within a flipping cavity;

[0017] A tie rod, passing through the top plate and with its end connected to an auxiliary pressure plate; and

[0018] The second elastic element, connected between the top plate and the tie rod, is used to force the auxiliary pressure plate to always have a tendency to move towards the top plate;

[0019] The flipping block is provided with a sliding groove, and the outer edge of the auxiliary pressure plate abuts against the sliding groove and can be displaced relative to the sliding groove.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, during the flipping process, the auxiliary pressure plate is placed inside the flipping cavity with its outer edge contacting the flipping block. The entire flipping process can utilize both the flipping block and the auxiliary pressure plate as flipping components simultaneously, increasing the flipping area and further improving the flipping quality. Secondly, the auxiliary pressure plate can also flatten the bottom plate placed on top of the cake mold, improving the flatness of the entire cake cup bottom after flipping. Furthermore, after one side of the flipping is completed, when the top plate is raised, the second elastic element drives the pull rod to rise, simultaneously raising the auxiliary pressure plate. The rise of the auxiliary pressure plate causes the flipping block to reset, and the mechanical reset structure makes the reset of the flipping block more stable.

[0021] Preferably, the thickness of the auxiliary pressure plate is equal to or less than the depth of the sliding groove.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, when the flipping block rotates around the hinge point, the outer edge of the auxiliary pressure plate abuts against the guide groove of the flipping block, which can simultaneously drive the auxiliary pressure plate to move towards the cake mold. When the thickness of the auxiliary pressure plate is equal to the depth of the sliding groove, the auxiliary pressure plate and the flipping block can simultaneously press the upper surface of the cake mold. When the thickness of the auxiliary pressure plate is less than the depth of the sliding groove, the main flipping component is achieved by the flipping block. Thus, different thickness and depth ratios can be selected according to the different usage conditions of cake cups, improving applicability.

[0023] Preferred options also include:

[0024] A plurality of guide rods connect the top plate and the bottom plate, wherein the top plate can slide closer to or further away from the bottom plate along the axial direction of the guide rods; and

[0025] The third elastic element is connected between the bottom plate and the top plate, and is used to force the top plate and the bottom plate to always have a tendency to move apart.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, when the top plate moves relative to the bottom plate under the drive of the driving component, the third elastic element compresses and stores energy, and in this state, the cupcake is flipped. When the top plate is lifted, the bottom plate, due to its own weight, allows the top plate to shift relative to the bottom plate and reset. At the same time, the release of the elastic potential energy of the third elastic element improves the reliability of the separation between the top and bottom plates, reducing the probability that the bottom plate cannot be separated due to excessive friction between the end of the flipping block connected to the top plate.

[0027] Preferably, it also includes a hinge seat, which is connected to the base plate, and one end of the flipping block is rotatably connected to the hinge seat. The base plate is also provided with a mounting groove for limiting the hinge seat.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple flipping blocks can be disassembled and assembled independently. The hinge seat located in the mounting groove can limit and position the installation position of each flipping block, thereby improving the flipping accuracy.

[0029] Preferably, it also includes a load plate connected to the top plate, and the drive unit is connected to the load plate.

[0030] By adopting the above technical solution, the driving component is connected to the load plate, and the driving force of the driving component is distributed to the load plate. Then, the load plate is applied to the top plate, so that the load force acting on the top plate is evenly distributed, reducing the damage to the top plate due to stress concentration and improving the service life.

[0031] Preferably, the driving component is any one of a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or a linear module.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solutions, the choice of cylinder or hydraulic cylinder can be made according to the working conditions, the appropriate response speed or driving force, and the linear module has good guiding and driving accuracy, and can also be selected according to actual needs.

[0033] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0034] 1. The top plate is moved relative to the bottom plate by the driving component. The top plate drives the flipping block to flip around the hinge point, so as to gradually fold the upper edge of the cake cup side plate and finally press it with the bottom plate. This improves production efficiency, reduces damage to the upper edge of the side plate and improves the folding quality.

[0035] 2. With the auxiliary pressure plate, the flipping block can drive the auxiliary pressure plate downward while flipping, increasing the flipping area and achieving a better flipping effect. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overturning mechanism in Example 1;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a front view of the flipping mechanism in Example 1;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the flipping mechanism in Embodiment 1;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping block flipping during the flipping process in Example 1;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the flipping mechanism in Example 2.

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping block and the auxiliary pressure plate flipping together in Example 2.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cake mold; 11. Mold core; 12. Template; 2. Base plate; 21. Hinge seat; 22. Mounting groove; 23. Guide opening; 24. Flipping chamber; 25. Rotating shaft; 3. Top plate; 4. Flipping block; 41. Flipping surface; 42. Guide groove; 5. Driving component; 6. Load plate; 7. Frame; 8. Third elastic component; 9. Auxiliary pressure plate; 91. Tie rod; 92. Second elastic component; 10. Guide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Example 1

[0046] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the structure of a cupcake flipping mechanism, including a cupcake mold 1. The cupcake mold 1 includes a template 12 and a mold core 11 disposed on the template 12. The mold core 11 can be customized according to the shape of the cupcake, and its cross-section can be a regular circle, square, or an irregular shape. During flipping, in the previous process or under manual operation, the bottom plate 2 of the cupcake is placed on the upper surface of the mold core 11 beforehand, while the side plates of the cupcake surround the side wall of the mold, and the upper edge is coated with glue.

[0047] The flipping mechanism also includes a base plate 2 and a top plate 3 placed on the cake mold 1, several flipping blocks 4 located between the base plate 2 and the top plate 3, and a drive component 5 connected above the top plate 3. The drive component 5 is fixed on the frame 7, and the drive component 5 can be any of a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or a linear module.

[0048] Several guide rods 10 are evenly distributed circumferentially between the top plate 3 and the bottom plate 2, allowing the top plate 3 to move relative to the bottom plate 2 along the guide rods 10. A load plate 6 is connected to the end of the driving component 5. The load plate 6 has a certain surface area and is connected to the top plate 3. The driving component 5 can drive the top plate 3 to move relative to the bottom plate 2.

[0049] Combination Figure 3The flipping blocks 4 are evenly distributed around the base plate 2. The base plate 2 has several mounting grooves 22, and a hinge seat 21 is installed in each mounting groove 22. One end of the flipping block 4 is rotatably connected to the hinge seat 21 through a rotating shaft 25. The end of the flipping block 4 is always in contact with the lower surface of the top plate 3. The top plate 3 has a certain distance from the base plate 2, so that the flipping block 4 has a certain tilt angle with the horizontal surface after contacting the top plate 3. The base plate 2 has a certain guide opening 23. The several flipping blocks 4 and the lower surface of the top plate 3 enclose a flipping cavity 24, and the guide opening 23 communicates with the flipping cavity 24.

[0050] In this embodiment, a first elastic element is also provided on the rotating shaft 25. The first elastic element is a torsion spring, one end of which is connected to the hinge seat 21 and the other end is connected to the flipping block 4, so that the flipping block 4 always has a tendency to flip around the rotating shaft 25 toward the top plate 3 from the outward end.

[0051] Meanwhile, in order to improve the stability when the top plate 3 and the bottom plate 2 are pulled apart, a third elastic element 8 is also sleeved on some of the guide rods 10. The third elastic element 8 is a compression spring, and its two ends abut against the top plate 3 and the bottom plate 2 respectively, forcing the top plate 3 and the bottom plate 2 to have a tendency to move away from each other.

[0052] Combination Figure 4 When the flipping mechanism performs the flipping operation, the driving component 5 drives the bottom plate 2 and the top plate 3 to move towards the cake mold 1. However, when the bottom plate 2 and the template 12 come into contact, the top plate 3 can move relative to the bottom plate 2. As the bottom plate 2 continues to move downward, it squeezes the flipping block 4 and makes it flip around the rotating shaft 25 towards the mold core 11. At this time, the upper edge of the mold core 11 gradually enters the flipping cavity 24. After being subjected to the force of the flipping block 4, the upper edge of the side plate gradually folds towards the upper surface of the mold core 11 and finally adheres to the bottom plate 2 under the action of the flipping block 4. The flipping block 4 is set as a flipping surface 41 on the side facing the flipping cavity 24, which can come into contact with the upper edge of the side plate and interact with each other.

[0053] After the flipping is completed, the drive component 5 lifts the top plate 3. At the same time, the bottom plate 2 gradually separates from the top plate 3 under its own weight and the action of the third elastic component 8. The flipping block 4 is reset and flipped to one side of the top plate 3 under the action of the first elastic component. After the whole is reset, the next round of flipping operation can be carried out to achieve continuous flipping. Example 2

[0054] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6A cupcake cup flipping mechanism differs from Embodiment 1 in that an auxiliary pressure plate 9 is also provided inside the flipping cavity 24. The surface shape of the auxiliary pressure plate 9 can be the same as the upper surface of the mold core 11. At least one pull rod 91 is connected to the auxiliary pressure plate 9. One end of the pull rod 91 passes through the top plate 3 and can be displaced relative to the top plate 3. A second elastic element 92 is also provided between the end of the pull rod 91 and the top plate 3. The second elastic element 92 is also a compression spring, which can force the auxiliary pressure plate 9 to always have a tendency to move towards the lower surface of the top plate 3. The outer edge of the auxiliary pressure plate 9 abuts against the flipping block 4. The flipping block 4 has a guide groove 42 at the position where it abuts against the auxiliary pressure plate 9. In this embodiment, the depth of the guide groove 42 is equal to the thickness of the auxiliary pressure plate 9.

[0055] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 in that the flipping mechanism, when performing the flipping operation, allows the flipping block 4 to rotate around the pivot 25, causing the auxiliary pressure plate 9 to move towards the mold core 11. The flipping operation is completed when the auxiliary pressure plate 9 is in contact with the upper surface of the mold core 11. At this point, the flipping surface 41 of the flipping block 4 can cover the entire upper surface of the mold core 11, achieving a larger area of ​​pressing. Since the depth of the guide groove 42 is equal to the thickness of the auxiliary pressure plate 9, when in contact with the upper surface of the mold core 11, the flipping surface 41 and the lower surface of the auxiliary pressure plate 9 are on the same horizontal plane, improving the pressing effect. Of course, when the thickness of the auxiliary pressure plate 9 is less than the guide groove 42, the flipping is mainly performed using the flipping surface 41.

[0056] After the flipping is completed, the drive component 5 lifts the top plate 3, the bottom plate 2 separates from the top plate 3, and the pull rod 91 stretches the auxiliary pressure plate 9 under the action of the second elastic component 92, and drives the flipping block 4 to flip around the rotating shaft 25 toward the top plate 3 and finally achieves the reset.

[0057] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cupcake cup flipping mechanism, characterized in that, include: Cake mold (1); The base plate (2) has a guide opening (23); The top plate (3) is connected to the bottom plate (2) and can slide relative to the bottom plate (2); Several flipping blocks (4) are evenly distributed circumferentially between the bottom plate (2) and the top plate (3), with one end of each flipping block (4) hinged to the bottom plate (2) and the other end of each flipping block (4) always abutting against the end face of the top plate (3); and The drive unit (5) is connected to the top plate (3); Among them, a number of flipping blocks (4) and the top plate (3) surround to form a flipping cavity (24), the guide port (23) is connected to the flipping cavity (24), the driving member (5) is used to drive the flipping cavity (24) to move away from or closer to the cake mold (1), and the cake mold (1) can extend through the guide port (23) into the flipping cavity (24).

2. The cupcake flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first elastic element that always forces the end of the flipping block (4) to have a tendency to flip around the hinge point between it and the bottom plate (2) toward the top plate (3).

3. The cupcake flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An auxiliary pressure plate (9) is housed within a flipping cavity (24); A tie rod (91) is inserted through the top plate (3), and the end of the tie rod (91) is connected to the auxiliary pressure plate (9); and The second elastic element (92) is connected between the top plate (3) and the tie rod (91) to force the auxiliary pressure plate (9) to always have a tendency to move toward the top plate (3); The flipping block (4) is provided with a sliding groove, and the outer edge of the auxiliary pressure plate (9) abuts against the sliding groove and can be displaced relative to the sliding groove.

4. The cupcake flipping mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The thickness of the auxiliary pressure plate (9) is equal to or less than the depth of the sliding groove.

5. The cupcake flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A plurality of guide rods (10) connect the top plate (3) and the bottom plate (2), wherein the top plate (3) can slide closer to or further away from the bottom plate (2) along the axial direction of the guide rods (10); and The third elastic element (8) is connected between the bottom plate (2) and the top plate (3) to force the top plate (3) and the bottom plate (2) to always have a tendency to move apart.

6. The cupcake flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a hinge seat (21), which is connected to the base plate (2). One end of the flipping block (4) is rotatably connected to the hinge seat (21). The base plate (2) is also provided with an installation groove (22) for limiting the hinge seat (21).

7. The cupcake flipping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a load plate (6) connected to the top plate (3), and the drive unit (5) is connected to the load plate (6).

8. A cake cup flipping mechanism according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that, The driving component (5) can be any one of a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or a linear module.

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