Rice roll forming device

Abstract

The utility model provides a rice roll forming device, and relates to the field of rice roll processing. The rice roll forming device comprises a rack, a driving part and a pressing part, the rack is provided with a containing cavity and a guide column, the containing cavity is provided with an opening, and the guide column extends in the opening direction perpendicular to the opening; the driving piece is arranged on the rack and is rotationally connected with the rack around a first shaft, and the axis direction of the first shaft is parallel to the extending direction of the guide column; the pressing piece is in transmission connection with the driving piece and provided with a guide groove, the guide column slides in the guide groove, the pressing piece opens the opening under the forward driving action of the driving piece, and the pressing piece closes the opening under the reverse driving action of the driving piece. Through cooperative arrangement of the guide columns and the guide grooves, it is guaranteed that the strokes of the pressing pieces are the same in each rice roll forming work, operation is simple and rapid, the production efficiency is improved, and batch production is achieved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of rice ball processing, in particular to a rice ball forming device. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the forming of rice balls mainly relies on manual placement of rice in a lower mold, and then the upper mold is combined with the lower mold by using both hands, and then the upper mold is opened to obtain the formed rice ball. On the one hand, such manual operation has a high requirement for the hand flexibility of the producer, and the hand is prone to fatigue after long-term operation, which damages the health of the producer. On the other hand, the rice balls formed by hand have different compactness each time due to the unevenness of the force, and the rice balls with too high compactness have a hard shape, and the rice balls with too low compactness have a soft shape, which cannot realize batch production and cannot guarantee the forming effect. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The purpose of the present application is to provide a rice ball forming device which can improve the production efficiency of rice balls and realize batch production under the premise of guaranteeing the forming effect.

[0004] The utility model provides a rice ball forming device, and the rice ball forming device comprises:

[0005] A rack is provided with a containing cavity and a guide column, the containing cavity is provided in an open manner, and the guide column extends along the direction perpendicular to the opening direction of the opening;

[0006] A driving member is arranged on the rack and is connected to the rack to rotate around a first shaft, and the axis direction of the first shaft is parallel to the extension direction of the guide column; and

[0007] A pressing member is connected to the driving member in a transmission mode, and the pressing member is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove is used for sliding the guide column, under the forward driving action of the driving member, the pressing member opens the opening, and under the reverse driving action of the driving member, the pressing member closes the opening.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the driving member has a first stroke path, and in the first stroke path, when the guide column slides to one end of the guide groove, the pressing member closes the opening, and when the guide column slides to the other end of the guide groove, the pressing member opens the opening.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the guide groove comprises an arc-shaped groove and a straight groove, the straight groove is communicated with the arc-shaped groove, when the guide column slides to one end of the straight groove away from the arc-shaped groove, the pressing member closes the opening, and when the guide column slides to one end of the arc-shaped groove away from the straight groove, the pressing member opens the opening.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the driving member further has a second stroke path, in which the guide post is locked at one end of the arc-shaped slot away from the linear slot.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the rice ball forming device further comprises a first follower, a second follower and a rice containing member, one end of the first follower is connected with the driving member, the other end of the first follower is connected with the second follower, the second follower is arranged on the frame and is connected with the frame to rotate around a second axis, the rice containing member is arranged in the containing cavity, in the second stroke path, the rice containing member extends out of or retracts into the containing cavity along the opening direction of the containing cavity.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the rice ball forming device further comprises a first rotating member, the frame is provided with a through slot, the first rotating member is arranged in the through slot and moves relative to the frame along the opening direction of the containing cavity, the first rotating member is connected with the pressing member to rotate, and the axis direction of the first rotating member is parallel to the extension direction of the guide post.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the rice ball forming device further comprises a second rotating member and an elastic member, the second rotating member is arranged on the frame and rotates around a third axis, one end of the second rotating member is arranged on the first rotating member, the other end of the second rotating member is fixedly connected with the elastic member, and one end of the elastic member away from the second rotating member is fixedly connected with the frame.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the driving member is provided with a sliding slot, the extension direction of the sliding slot is parallel to the axis direction of the first axis, the pressing member is provided with a sliding post matched with the sliding slot, and the sliding post is slidingly arranged in the sliding slot.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the sliding slot is provided with a locking position, when the sliding post slides to the locking position, the pressing member closes the opening.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the pressing member is provided with a visible window, and the visible window is arranged away from the containing cavity.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This application uses a frame as the fixed structure of the rice ball forming device, placing the rice balls into the receiving cavity. This allows the producer to easily and quickly feed the rice ball into the forming device with one hand, improving production efficiency. Secondly, this application uses a drive component as an external force input element to drive the pressing component to open or close the opening of the receiving cavity, realizing the pressing and forming of the rice balls, which is more labor-saving. Finally, this application ensures that the pressing component has the same stroke in each rice ball forming operation through the cooperation of the guide column and guide groove, enabling mass production. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A perspective view of the rice ball forming device in the closed state in Embodiment 1 is shown;

[0021] Figure 2 A perspective view of the rice ball forming device in the open state in Embodiment 1 is shown;

[0022] Figure 3 A plan view of the rice ball forming device in the closed state in Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 is shown (some components are omitted);

[0023] Figure 4 A plan view of the rice ball forming device in the open state in Embodiments 1 to 3 is shown (some components are omitted);

[0024] Figure 5 Another perspective view of the rice ball forming device in the open state in Embodiment 4 is shown;

[0025] Figure 6 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the rice ball forming device in the open state in Embodiment 4 is shown;

[0026] Figure 7 Another cross-sectional view of the rice ball forming device in the open state in Embodiment 4 is shown;

[0027] Figure 8 Another perspective view of the rice ball forming device in the open state in Embodiments 5 and 6 is shown (some components are omitted);

[0028] Figure 9 Another perspective view of the rice ball forming device in the closed state in Embodiment 7 is shown.

[0029] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0030] 100-Frame; 110-Base; 111-Receiving cavity; 120-Support base; 121-Guide post; 122-Through groove; 200-Drive component; 210-Front end; 220-Rear end; 230-Sliding groove; 300-Pressing component; 310-Connecting part; 311-Guide groove; 311a-Arc groove; 311b-Straight groove; 312-Sliding post; 320-Pressing part; 321-Pressing cavity; 400-First driven component; 500-Second driven component; 600-Serving component; 700-First rotating component; 800-Second rotating component; 900-Elastic component; a-First shaft; b-Second shaft; c-Third shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] This embodiment applies to the processing of rice balls. The rice balls referred to here include rice balls without any added ingredients as well as rice balls with added ingredients such as ham sausage. For ease of description and understanding, this embodiment uses rice balls without added ingredients as an example, that is, rice is fed into the rice ball forming device for forming.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides a rice ball forming device, which includes a frame 100, a driving component 200, and a pressing component 300.

[0039] The frame 100 is provided with a receiving cavity 111 and a guide post 121. The receiving cavity 111 is open, and the guide post 121 extends in a direction perpendicular to the opening.

[0040] In this embodiment, the frame 100 includes a base 110 and a support base 120. The base 110 is square and is set on a support surface such as a table. The receiving cavity 111 is located on the base 110, and the opening of the receiving cavity 111 faces upward, which is very convenient for the producer to feed materials. The position directly above is also beneficial for the producer to observe. The support base 120 is fixedly connected to the base 110, and the guide column 121 is located on the support base 120. In this embodiment, the frame 100 serves as the fixed structure of the rice ball forming device. The rice balls are placed into the receiving cavity 111, which makes it easy for the producer to feed materials into the rice ball forming device with one hand. It is simple, fast, and improves production efficiency.

[0041] The drive unit 200 is mounted on the frame 100 and is rotatably connected to the frame 100 about the first axis a. The axial direction of the first axis a is parallel to the extension direction of the guide post 121. In this embodiment, the first axis a is a horizontal axis.

[0042] This application utilizes the driving component 200 as an external force input element to drive the pressing component 300 to open or close the opening of the receiving cavity 111, thereby realizing the pressing and shaping of rice balls, which is more labor-saving in use. Specifically, the driving component 200 is configured as a handle or push rod, which can be driven by the producer with one hand. It can be understood that compared with the method of pinching the upper and lower molds with both hands, the one-handed holding method is more labor-saving and can greatly improve the forming efficiency of rice balls.

[0043] The pressing component 300 is connected to the driving component 200 through a transmission, and the pressing component 300 is provided with a guide groove 311. The guide groove 311 allows the guide column 121 to slide. This application ensures that the pressing component 300 has the same stroke in each rice ball forming operation through the cooperation between the guide column 121 and the guide groove 311, thereby achieving mass production.

[0044] Specifically, the pressing component 300 is fixedly connected to the driving component 200. The producer drives the driving component 200 to move the pressing component 300, thereby opening or closing the opening. This method has high transmission efficiency and is easy to use.

[0045] Please see Figure 3 The guide groove 311 includes an arc-shaped groove 311a and a straight groove 311b, with the straight groove 311b communicating with the arc-shaped groove 311a. When the guide post 121 slides to the end of the straight groove 311b away from the arc-shaped groove 311a, the pressing member 300 closes the opening. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 When the guide post 121 slides to the end of the arc groove 311a away from the straight groove 311b, the pressing part 300 opens.

[0046] exist Figure 3 In the middle, the guide post 121 slides to the end of the straight groove 311b away from the arc groove 311a, that is, the guide post 121 can no longer move away from the arc groove 311a. The pressing part 300 moves to the minimum value of the stroke. At this time, the pressing part 300 and the receiving cavity 111 close together to press and shape the rice ball located in the receiving cavity 111.

[0047] exist Figure 4 In the middle, the guide post 121 slides to the end of the arc groove 311a away from the straight groove 311b, that is, the guide post 121 can no longer move away from the straight groove 311b, and the pressing member 300 moves to the maximum value of the stroke. At this time, the distance between the pressing member 300 and the receiving cavity 111 is the maximum.

[0048] Specifically, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The pressing part 300 includes a connecting part 310 and a pressing part 320. The pressing part 320 is integrally formed with the connecting part 310, and the pressing part 320 is used to close and cooperate with the receiving cavity 111. The connecting part 310 is provided with the aforementioned arc-shaped groove 311a and straight groove 311b. With the center line of the straight groove 311b as a reference line, the arc-shaped groove 311a bends inward toward the reference line, and the center of the arc-shaped groove 311a is located on the side of the reference line closer to the pressing part 320.

[0049] According to the above settings, when the producer drives the drive unit 200 downward, it needs to exert a large force to pull the guide post 121 out of the arc groove 311a, and then gently push the drive unit 200. The guide post 121 moves along the arc groove 311a and the straight groove 311b. The pressing part 320 moves downward and toward the receiving cavity 111. The pressing part 320 applies uniform and stable pressure to the rice in the receiving cavity 111, improving the rice ball forming effect and realizing mass production.

[0050] When the producer drives the drive component 200 upward, the guide post 121 moves along the straight groove 311b and the arc groove 311a. The pressing part 320 moves upward and toward the rear side away from the receiving cavity 111 until the guide post 121 is engaged in the arc groove 311a. At this time, the arc groove 311a plays a locking role. On the one hand, this embodiment can prevent the pressing part 320 from easily coming out to the greatest extent. The producer does not need to keep his hand holding the drive component 200 during the feeding and taking out process, which is more convenient and labor-saving. On the other hand, the design of the straight groove 311b and the arc groove 311a in this embodiment makes the highest position of the pressing part 300 and the position of the receiving cavity 111 not on the same vertical plane, providing a certain clearance space for the producer to feed and take out, which is convenient for visual observation and manual processing.

[0051] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the pressing part 320 is provided with a pressing cavity 321. The pressing cavity 321 is open towards the receiving cavity 111. After the pressing cavity 321 and the receiving cavity 111 are closed and fitted together, a sealed forming chamber is formed. At this time, the height of the pressed rice ball is higher than the highest point of the receiving cavity 111.

[0052] It is understood that, through the combined design of the straight groove 311b and the arc groove 311a in this embodiment, the opening of the pressing cavity 321 faces the producer when the pressing part 300 rises to the highest position, so that the producer can observe whether there is any rice residue in the pressing cavity 321 and avoid affecting the next molding process.

[0053] In some embodiments, the pressing part 320 does not have the pressing cavity 321 described above. The pressing part 320 has a flat plate structure, and after the pressing part 320 and the receiving cavity 111 are closed together, they form a sealed forming chamber. At this time, the height of the pressed rice ball is equal to or less than the highest point of the receiving cavity 111.

[0054] It is understood that whether or not the pressing part 320 is provided with a pressing cavity 321 will not affect the use of this embodiment. Manufacturers can flexibly replace the pressing part 300 according to different production needs.

[0055] In this embodiment, the receiving cavity 111 can be set as the carrying chamber for rice. The receiving cavity 111 can be divided into multiple receiving sub-cavities. Adjacent receiving sub-cavities are separated by partitions. In this way, the batch production effect of rice balls can be improved. Each time the driving component 200 is driven, multiple rice balls can be produced, and the forming effect of the rice balls is consistent.

[0056] Similarly, in this embodiment, the pressing chamber 321 can be divided into multiple pressing chambers, each pressing chamber being adapted to a corresponding receiving chamber, thereby improving the forming efficiency of the rice ball.

[0057] Under the forward driving action of the driving member 200, the pressing member 300 opens the opening; under the reverse driving action of the driving member 200, the pressing member 300 closes the opening.

[0058] Based on the above, and referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 This embodiment also provides a method for making rice balls, which includes:

[0059] S100. Drive the drive component 200. Under the positive driving action of the drive component 200, the pressing component 300 opens the opening.

[0060] In this embodiment, the driving member 200 and the pressing member 300 are fixedly connected. Therefore, when the producer drives the driving member 200 upward, the pressing member 300 also moves upward under the positive driving action of the driving member 200. Through the cooperation of the guide groove 311 and the guide post 121, the pressing member 300 moves upward and towards the rear side away from the receiving cavity 111. That is, the guide groove 311 moves upward relative to the guide post 121 until the guide post 121 is located in the arc groove 311a of the guide groove 311, at which point the pressing member 300 rises to the highest position.

[0061] Because the arc groove 311a has a certain locking function, the pressing part 300 is in a stable state relative to the frame 100. At this time, when the drive part 200 is released, the pressing part 300 will not move downward due to gravity, which to a certain extent frees the operator's hands and makes it easier for the operator to carry out the next process.

[0062] S200. Put the preset amount of rice into the opening.

[0063] The preset quantity of rice is set by the producer. If there are multiple compartments, rice is placed into each compartment respectively.

[0064] S300. Drive the drive unit 200 again. Under the reverse driving action of the drive unit 200, the pressing unit 300 closes the opening and presses the rice into shape.

[0065] When the producer drives the driving member 200 downward, the pressing member 300 also moves downward under the reverse driving action of the driving member 200. In S100, the guide post 121 is located in the arc groove 311a. Therefore, in this step, the producer needs to apply a large pulling force to pull the pressing member 300 out. The pressing member 300 moves downward and toward the receiving cavity 111, that is, the guide groove 311 moves downward relative to the guide post 121 until the guide post 121 is located in the straight groove 311b of the guide groove 311. When the guide post 121 is located at the end of the straight groove 311b away from the arc groove 311a, the pressing member 300 presses the rice into shape.

[0066] The shape and length of the guide groove 311 can be flexibly adjusted according to the stroke of the pressing part 300, and there are no restrictions here.

[0067] S400. Re-drive the drive unit 200. Under the positive driving action of the drive unit 200, the pressing unit 300 opens the opening and takes out the formed rice ball.

[0068] Similar to S100, the pressing part 300 opens, and the rice ball is formed in the receiving cavity 111. After the producer takes out the formed rice ball, he can visually observe whether there is any rice residue in the receiving cavity 111 and the pressing cavity 321. If so, it should be cleaned in time before the next pressing process can be carried out.

[0069] Example 2

[0070] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment is improved. The driving member 200 has a first travel path. Within the first travel path, when the guide post 121 slides to one end of the guide groove 311, the pressing member 300 closes the opening. When the guide post 121 slides to the other end of the guide groove 311, the pressing member 300 opens the opening.

[0071] In this embodiment, the guide post 121 is disposed on the frame 100, and the guide groove 311 is disposed on the pressing member 300. Therefore, the guide post 121 is static, and the guide groove 311 is dynamic, that is, the guide groove 311 moves relative to the guide post 121. However, for ease of description and understanding, in this embodiment, based on the relativity of movement, the movement of the guide groove 311 relative to the guide post 121 is described as the guide post 121 sliding to one end or the other end of the guide groove 311.

[0072] Specifically, the drive member 200 reciprocates within the first stroke path. When the guide post 121 is located at one end of the straight groove 311b away from the arc groove 311a, the pressing member 300 closes the opening. When the guide post 121 is located at one end of the arc groove 311a away from the straight groove 311b, the pressing member 300 opens the opening.

[0073] This embodiment, through the first stroke path limitation of the driving component 200, realizes the feeding, pressing and shaping and taking out of the rice ball forming device, which has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0074] Example 3

[0075] Please see Figure 4 Based on Embodiment 2, this embodiment is improved so that the driving member 200 also has a second stroke path, in which the guide post 121 is locked at the end of the arc groove 311a away from the straight groove 311b.

[0076] It is understood that the drive member 200 has a first stroke path and a second stroke path. The end point of the first stroke path is the starting point of the second stroke path. At the end point of the first stroke path, the guide post 121 is located at the end of the arc groove 311a away from the straight groove 311b, and the pressing member 300 is in a locked state. The drive member 200 continues to move on the second stroke path. At this time, the pressing member 300 remains in the locked position and will not continue to move with the drive member 200.

[0077] In this embodiment, when the driving member 200 moves on the second stroke path, the pressing member 300 remains in the locked position, effectively preventing the pressing member 300 from rotating too much and simplifying the movement path of the pressing member 300 for the next processing.

[0078] Example 4

[0079] Please see Figures 5 to 7Based on Embodiment 3, this embodiment is improved. The rice ball forming device further includes a first driven member 400, a second driven member 500, and a rice holding member 600. One end of the first driven member 400 is connected to the driving member 200, and the other end of the first driven member 400 is connected to the second driven member 500. The second driven member 500 is mounted on the frame 100 and is rotatably connected to the frame 100 around the second axis b. The rice holding member 600 is placed in the receiving cavity 111. In the second stroke path, the rice holding member 600 extends out of or retracts into the receiving cavity 111 along the opening direction.

[0080] Unlike Embodiment 3, in this embodiment, the rice is fed into the rice-holding cavity of the rice-holding component 600, that is, the rice is indirectly placed into the receiving cavity 111 through the rice-holding cavity.

[0081] Specifically, the drive unit 200 includes a front end 210 and a rear end 220. The first axis a is located between the front end 210 and the rear end 220. The producer holds the front end 210. One end of the first follower 400 is fixedly connected to the rear end 220 of the drive unit 200.

[0082] Please refer to further information. Figure 6 The producer pushes the drive component 200 clockwise, causing the front end 210 to rise and the rear end 220 to fall, thereby driving the first driven component 400 to move downward. The end of the second driven component 500 connected to the first driven component 400 moves downward, and the end of the second driven component 500 away from the first driven component 400 moves upward, pushing the rice container 600 out of the receiving cavity 111 along the opening direction, thereby pushing the formed rice ball upward to achieve demolding.

[0083] Please refer to further information. Figure 7 The producer pushes the drive component 200 counterclockwise, causing the front end 210 to descend and the rear end 220 to rise, thereby driving the first driven component 400 to move upward. The end of the second driven component 500 connected to the first driven component 400 moves upward, and the end of the second driven component 500 away from the first driven component 400 moves downward. Under the action of gravity, the serving container 600 falls freely back into the receiving cavity 111.

[0084] Example 5

[0085] Please see Figure 8 Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment is improved. The rice ball forming device further includes a first rotating member 700. The frame 100 is provided with a through groove 122. The first rotating member 700 is placed in the through groove 122 and moves relative to the frame 100 along the opening direction of the receiving cavity 111. The first rotating member 700 is rotatably connected to the pressing member 300, and the axial direction of the first rotating member 700 is parallel to the extension direction of the guide post 121.

[0086] In this embodiment, the combination of the through groove 122 and the guide groove 311 further limits the movement stroke of the pressing member 300, thereby improving the stability of the pressing member 300 during movement.

[0087] Example 6

[0088] Please see Figure 8 Based on Embodiment 5, this embodiment is improved. The rice ball forming device further includes a second rotating member 800 and an elastic member 900. The second rotating member 800 is mounted on the frame 100 and rotates with the frame 100 around the third axis c. One end of the second rotating member 800 is mounted on the first rotating member 700, and the other end of the second rotating member 800 is fixedly connected to the elastic member 900. The end of the elastic member 900 away from the second rotating member 800 is fixedly connected to the frame 100.

[0089] The producer drives the drive unit 200 downward, and the pressing part 320 moves downward and toward the receiving cavity 111. The pressing part 320 applies uniform and stable pressure to the rice in the receiving cavity 111. At this time, the first rotating part 700 moves downward, the end of the second rotating part 800 connected to the first rotating part 700 moves downward, and the end of the second rotating part 800 connected to the elastic part 900 moves upward. The elastic part 900 is stretched and stores energy.

[0090] After pressing is completed, the producer releases the drive component 200, the elastic component 900 returns to its original shape, the end of the second rotating component 800 connected to the elastic component 900 moves downward, the end of the second rotating component 800 connected to the first rotating component 700 moves upward, the first rotating component 700 also moves upward, driving the pressing part 320 upward and away from the receiving cavity 111.

[0091] This embodiment utilizes the second rotating component 800 and the elastic component 900 to achieve an automatic springback function after pressing, reducing the producer's manpower input and saving working hours.

[0092] Example 7

[0093] Please see Figure 9 Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment is improved. The driving member 200 is provided with a sliding groove 230, the extension direction of the sliding groove 230 is parallel to the axial direction of the first shaft a, and the pressing member 300 is provided with a sliding column 312 adapted to the sliding groove 230, the sliding column 312 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 230.

[0094] The sliding groove 230 is provided with a locking position. When the sliding column 312 slides to the locking position, the pressing member 300 closes the opening.

[0095] In this embodiment, the locking position provides a certain dwell time for the pressing component 300. At this locking position, the pressing component 300 will not fluctuate up and down due to slight misoperation of the driving component 200, thus ensuring the good shape of the rice ball and improving the product yield.

[0096] Example 8

[0097] Please see Figure 8 Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment is improved by providing a viewing window on the pressing component 300, which is located away from the receiving cavity 111, so that the producer can easily observe the forming state of the rice ball during the pressing process.

[0098] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0099] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A rice ball forming device, characterized in that, include: A frame, the frame having a receiving cavity and guide posts, the receiving cavity being open, and the guide posts extending along an opening direction perpendicular to the opening; A driving component is mounted on the frame and rotatably connected to the frame about a first axis, the axial direction of the first axis being parallel to the extension direction of the guide post; and A pressing component is provided, which is connected to the driving component for transmission. The pressing component is provided with a guide groove for the guide post to slide. Under the forward driving action of the driving component, the pressing component opens the opening, and under the reverse driving action of the driving component, the pressing component closes the opening.

2. The rice ball forming device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The driving member has a first travel path. Within the first travel path, when the guide post slides to one end of the guide groove, the pressing member closes the opening, and when the guide post slides to the other end of the guide groove, the pressing member opens the opening.

3. The rice ball forming device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The guide groove includes an arc-shaped groove and a straight groove. The straight groove is connected to the arc-shaped groove. When the guide post slides to the end of the straight groove away from the arc-shaped groove, the pressing member closes the opening. When the guide post slides to the end of the arc-shaped groove away from the straight groove, the pressing member opens the opening.

4. The rice ball forming device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The drive component also has a second travel path, in which the guide post is locked to the end of the arcuate groove away from the straight groove.

5. The rice ball forming device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a first follower, a second follower, and a serving container. One end of the first follower is connected to the drive member, and the other end of the first follower is connected to the second follower. The second follower is mounted on the frame and is rotatably connected to the frame about a second axis. The serving container is placed in the receiving cavity. In the second travel path, the serving container extends out of or retracts into the receiving cavity along the opening direction.

6. The rice ball forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It also includes a first rotating member. The frame is provided with a through groove. The first rotating member is placed in the through groove and moves relative to the frame along the opening direction of the receiving cavity. The first rotating member is rotatably connected to the pressing member, and the axial direction of the first rotating member is parallel to the extension direction of the guide post.

7. The rice ball forming device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a second rotating member and an elastic member. The second rotating member is mounted on the frame and rotates around the frame about a third axis. One end of the second rotating member is mounted on the first rotating member, and the other end of the second rotating member is fixedly connected to the elastic member. The end of the elastic member away from the second rotating member is fixedly connected to the frame.

8. The rice ball forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The driving component is provided with a sliding groove, the extension direction of which is parallel to the axial direction of the first shaft. The pressing component is provided with a sliding column adapted to the sliding groove, the sliding column being slidably disposed within the sliding groove.

9. The rice ball forming device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The sliding groove is provided with a locking position. When the sliding column slides to the locking position, the pressing member closes the opening.

10. The rice ball forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The pressing component is provided with a viewing window, which is located away from the receiving cavity.

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