Dough mixer for food processing

By designing an automated feeding mechanism and guide rails, the problem of feeding difficulties in existing dough mixers has been solved, achieving automated feeding, reducing the labor intensity of workers and improving safety.

CN223886084UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10GUANGYUAN CITY NEUTRON YUELING FOOD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520244159.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-17
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-17

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Technical Problem

Existing dough mixers require workers to manually add flour and water into a large mixing tank during the feeding process, which makes feeding difficult and increases the labor intensity of the operators.

Method used

A dough mixer was designed, comprising a frame, a dough mixing mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a dough stirring mechanism. The feeding component automatically feeds flour into the dough mixing pot, and the elevator and guide rails are used to automatically pour the flour. The mixer is also equipped with a detachable feeding tank and moving rollers for easy operation.

Benefits of technology

Automated material feeding has been achieved, reducing the labor intensity of workers, avoiding the dangers of working at heights, and improving the flexibility and safety of the material feeding process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing, in particular to a dough mixer for food processing, which comprises a rack, a dough mixing mechanism is arranged above the rack, the dough mixing mechanism is connected with a feeding mechanism, the dough mixing mechanism comprises a dough stirring mechanism and a dough mixing kettle, an opening is arranged on the upper side of the dough mixing kettle, and the dough mixing kettle is connected with the feeding mechanism. The dough stirring mechanism performs dough kneading through an opening, a dough outlet is formed in the side face of the dough kneading kettle, a cover is arranged at the dough outlet, the feeding mechanism comprises a feeding tank and a feeding assembly, the feeding assembly is used for lifting the feeding tank and pouring the feeding tank into the dough kneading mechanism, and the feeding assembly comprises an elevator and a placement frame connected with the elevator in a matched mode. Through the arrangement of the feeding structure, the problem that a worker needs to climb to the position above the dough kneading kettle to pour flour is solved, the working intensity of the worker is reduced, and meanwhile the risk of injury is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, specifically to a dough mixer for food processing. Background Technology

[0002] A dough mixer is a type of noodle-making machinery, primarily used to evenly mix flour and water. It includes both vacuum and non-vacuum dough mixers, and is available in horizontal, vertical, single-shaft, double-shaft, and half-shaft configurations. A dough mixer consists of a mixing tank, a stirring hook, a transmission device, an electrical box, and a base. The spiral stirring hook is driven by the transmission device to rotate within the mixing tank, which in turn rotates at a constant speed. The flour inside the tank is continuously pushed, pulled, kneaded, and pressed, resulting in thorough mixing and rapid blending. This allows the dry flour to undergo uniform hydration, expanding the gluten and creating a dough with a certain degree of elasticity, stretchability, and uniform flow.

[0003] In existing dough mixers, workers usually manually add flour and water to the mixing hopper. Because the mixing tank of food processing dough mixers is large, feeding is difficult, making the dough mixing operation inconvenient and increasing the workload of the workers.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical issues, a dough mixer for food processing was designed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art mentioned in the background section, this utility model provides a dough mixer for food processing.

[0006] This utility model overcomes the above technical problems by adopting the following technical solution:

[0007] A dough mixer for food processing includes a frame, a dough mixing mechanism located on top of the frame, the dough mixing mechanism being connected to a feeding mechanism, the dough mixing mechanism including a stirring mechanism and a dough mixing pot, the dough mixing pot having an opening on its upper side through which the stirring mechanism mixes the dough, the dough mixing pot having a dough outlet on its side with a cover, and the feeding mechanism including a feeding tank and a feeding assembly, the feeding assembly being used to lift the feeding tank and pour the dough into the dough mixing mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a hoist and a placement frame connected to the hoist, and the feeding tank is disposed on the placement frame.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting machine includes a lifting track and a lifting drive motor. The lifting track includes a guide track and a drive track arranged in parallel. The guide track is a crook-shaped track, and the upper end position of the guide track is above the dough mixing pot. The drive motor is connected to the drive track, and the drive track is connected to the placement frame. The placement frame is provided with a guide rod, which is inserted into the guide track. The flour can be poured into the dough mixing pot through the guide track.

[0010] Preferably, the placement rack and the feeding tank are detachably connected, making it convenient to load the flour into the feeding tank and then install it on the placement rack.

[0011] Preferably, the placement rack includes a base plate and a side panel on the side of the base plate, the side panel having an opening on the outward side, and a baffle on the upper side of the side panel. The feeding tank includes a tank body and a connecting frame at the bottom, and the baffle is used to block the connecting frame to avoid the danger of the feeding tank falling off during the process of pouring flour.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the connecting frame is provided with movable rollers to facilitate the movement of the feeding tank.

[0013] Preferably, the mixing mechanism includes a mixing mechanism and a support assembly. The support assembly includes a vertical frame and a horizontal bar located at the upper end of the vertical frame. The mixing structure is located on the horizontal bar, and the horizontal bar can rotate along the vertical frame. The mixing structure includes a lifting rod and a mixing paddle located at the bottom of the lifting rod. The mixing paddle is connected to the drive mechanism.

[0014] Specifically, after the flour is poured into the mixing pot, the horizontal bar moves onto the mixing pot, then the lifting rod is lowered, the mixing paddle mixes the dough, and after the dough is mixed, the mixing paddle stops working and the lifting rod rises.

[0015] Preferably, the lid is hinged to the mixing pot, and a sealing strip is provided at the connection between the lid and the mixing pot, and the sealing strip is detachably connected to the lid.

[0016] Preferably, the feeding tank is equipped with a weighing scale, and a display is provided on the side of the feeding tank. The display is electrically connected to the weighing scale to further precisely control the amount of flour.

[0017] Working principle: This application utilizes a feeding mechanism to add flour into the mixing pot. Specifically, a fixed amount of flour is poured into the feeding tank, and the feeding component, i.e., the elevator, drives the feeding tank to move. The feeding tank moves along the guide rail and finally moves to a position above the mixing pot. Since the guide rail is a bend-shaped rail, the feeding tank is tilted above the mixing pot, pouring the flour from the feeding tank into the mixing pot. Then, the mixing mechanism is used to mix the dough. After the dough is mixed, the lid is opened, the kneaded dough is taken out of the mixing pot, and then the lid is closed again. The feeding tank returns to the bottom position, and then flour is added again for the next mixing cycle.

[0018] By adopting the above structure, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0019] 1. This utility model avoids the problem of workers having to climb up to the top of the dough mixing pot to pour flour by setting up a feeding structure, which reduces the labor intensity of workers and avoids the risk of injury. At the same time, the feeding component includes a feeding tank and a feeding assembly, which are separate, making the feeding process more flexible.

[0020] 2. The placement rack of this utility model includes a base plate and a surrounding plate provided on the side of the base plate. The surrounding plate has an opening on the outward side and a baffle is provided on the upper side of the surrounding plate. The feeding tank includes a tank body and a connecting frame provided at the bottom. The baffle is used to block the connecting frame to avoid the danger of the feeding tank falling off during the process of pouring flour.

[0021] 3. The feeding component of this utility model is a split type. The bottom of the connecting frame is equipped with movable rollers, which facilitates the movement of the feeding tanks. This allows multiple feeding tanks to be moved to the flour warehouse for feeding. After feeding, the tanks can be directly transported to the dough mixer for use. The movable rollers eliminate the need for trolleys, reduce labor intensity, and facilitate operation. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the placement rack of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding tank of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Dough mixing mechanism; 3. Feeding mechanism; 4. Moving rollers; 201. Dough stirring mechanism; 202. Dough mixing pot; 203. Dough outlet; 204. Stirring mechanism; 205. Support assembly; 206. Vertical frame; 207. Crossbar; 301. Feeding tank; 302. Feeding assembly; 303. Elevator; 304. Placement rack; 305. Lifting drive motor; 306. Guide rail; 307. Drive rail; 3041. Base plate; 3042. Enclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Please see Figures 1-4 In this embodiment of the present invention, a dough mixer for food processing includes a frame 1, a dough mixing mechanism 2 is provided above the frame 1, the dough mixing mechanism 2 is connected to a feeding mechanism 3, the dough mixing mechanism 2 includes a mixing mechanism 201 and a dough mixing pot 202, the dough mixing pot 202 has an opening on its upper side, the mixing mechanism 201 mixes dough through the opening, the dough mixing pot 202 has a dough outlet 203 on its side, and a cover is provided at the dough outlet 203, the feeding mechanism 3 includes a feeding tank 301 and a feeding component 302, the feeding component 302 is used to lift the feeding tank 301 and pour it into the dough mixing mechanism 2.

[0030] The feeding assembly 302 includes a hoist 303 and a placement frame 304 connected to the hoist 303, and the feeding tank 301 is disposed on the placement frame 304.

[0031] The lifting machine 303 includes a lifting track and a lifting drive motor 305. The lifting track includes a guide track 306 and a drive track 307 arranged in parallel. The guide track 306 is a cantilever-shaped track, and the upper end position of the guide track 306 is above the dough mixing pot 202. The drive motor is connected to the drive track 307, and the drive track 307 is connected to the placement frame 304. The placement frame 304 is provided with a guide rod, which is inserted into the guide track 306. The flour can be poured into the dough mixing pot 202 through the guide track 306.

[0032] The mixing mechanism 201 includes a mixing mechanism 204 and a support assembly 205. The support assembly 205 includes a frame 206 and a crossbar 207 located at the upper end of the frame 206. The mixing structure is located on the crossbar 207. The crossbar 207 can rotate along the frame 206. The mixing structure includes a lifting rod and a mixing paddle located at the bottom of the lifting rod. The mixing paddle is connected to the drive mechanism.

[0033] Specifically, after the flour is poured into the mixing pot 202, the horizontal bar 207 moves onto the mixing pot 202, then the lifting rod is lowered and the mixing paddle starts mixing the dough. After the dough is mixed, the mixing paddle stops working and the lifting rod is raised.

[0034] Working principle: This application utilizes the feeding mechanism 3 to feed flour into the mixing pot 202. Specifically, a fixed amount of flour is poured into the feeding tank 301. The feeding component 302, i.e., the elevator 303, drives the feeding tank 301 to move. The feeding tank 301 moves along the guide rail 306 and finally moves to a position above the mixing pot 202. Since the guide rail 306 is a bend-shaped rail, the feeding tank 301 is tilted above the mixing pot 202, pouring the flour from the feeding tank 301 into the mixing pot 202. Then, the mixing mechanism 2 is used to mix the dough. After the dough is mixed, the lid is opened, the kneaded dough is taken out of the mixing pot 202, and then the lid is closed. The feeding tank 301 returns to the bottom position, and then flour is added again for the next mixing cycle.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Please see Figures 3-4 In this embodiment of the utility model, the placement rack 304 and the feeding tank 301 are detachably connected, which makes it convenient to put flour into the feeding tank 301 and then install it on the placement rack 304.

[0037] The placement rack 304 includes a base plate 3041 and a surrounding plate 3042 disposed on the side of the base plate 3041. The surrounding plate 3042 has an opening on one side and a baffle on the upper side of the surrounding plate 3042. The feeding tank 301 includes a tank body and a connecting frame disposed at the bottom. The baffle is used to block the connecting frame to avoid the danger of the feeding tank 301 falling off during the process of pouring flour.

[0038] The bottom of the connecting frame is equipped with movable rollers 4 to facilitate the movement of the feeding tank 301.

[0039] Example 3

[0040] Please see Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lid is hinged to the mixing pot 202, and a sealing strip is provided at the connection between the lid and the mixing pot 202, and the sealing strip is detachably connected to the lid;

[0041] The feeding tank 301 is equipped with a weighing scale, and a display is provided on the side of the feeding tank 301. The display is electrically connected to the weighing scale to further precisely control the amount of flour.

[0042] Specifically, the feeding tank 301 can be used for weighing during the process of adding flour to the feeding tank 301.

[0043] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention.

Claims

1. A dough mixer for food processing, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: A dough kneading mechanism (2) is provided above the frame (1). The dough kneading mechanism (2) is connected to the feeding mechanism (3). The dough kneading mechanism (2) includes a mixing mechanism (201) and a dough kneading pot (202). The dough kneading pot (202) has an opening on its upper side. The mixing mechanism (201) kneads the dough through the opening. The dough kneading pot (202) has a dough outlet (203) on its side. The dough outlet (203) has a cover. The feeding mechanism (3) includes a feeding tank (301) and a feeding assembly (302). The feeding assembly (302) is used to lift the feeding tank (301) and pour it into the dough kneading mechanism (2).

2. The dough mixer for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (302) includes a hoist (303) and a placement frame (304) connected to the hoist (303), and the feeding tank (301) is placed on the placement frame (304).

3. A dough mixer for food processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hoist (303) includes a hoisting track and a hoisting drive motor (305). The hoisting track includes a guide track (306) and a drive track (307) arranged in parallel. The guide track (306) is a cane-shaped track. The upper end position of the guide track (306) is above the dough mixing pot (202). The drive motor (305) is connected to the drive track (307). The drive track (307) is connected to the placement frame (304). The placement frame (304) is provided with a guide rod, which is inserted into the guide track (306).

4. A dough mixer for food processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The placement rack (304) and the feeding tank (301) are detachably connected.

5. A dough mixer for food processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The placement rack (304) includes a base plate (3041) and a surrounding plate (3042) disposed on the side of the base plate (3041). The surrounding plate (3042) has an opening on the outward side and a baffle is provided on the upper side of the surrounding plate (3042). The feeding tank (301) includes a tank body and a connecting frame disposed at the bottom. The baffle is used to block the connecting frame.

6. A dough mixer for food processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the connecting frame is equipped with movable rollers (4).

7. A dough mixer for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dough mixing mechanism (2) includes a stirring mechanism (204) and a support assembly (205). The support assembly (205) includes a stand (206) and a crossbar (207) located at the upper end of the stand (206). The stirring structure (204) is located on the crossbar (207). The crossbar (207) can rotate along the stand (206). The stirring structure (204) includes a lifting rod and a stirring paddle located at the bottom of the lifting rod. The stirring paddle is connected to the driving mechanism.

8. A dough mixer for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lid is hinged to the dough mixing pot (202), and a sealing strip is provided at the connection between the lid and the dough mixing pot (202). The sealing strip is detachably connected to the lid.

9. A dough mixer for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding tank (301) is equipped with a weighing scale, and a display is provided on the side of the feeding tank (301). The display is electrically connected to the weighing scale.