Flattening machine for pet food

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pet food processing, and discloses a flattening machine for pet food, which comprises a base, a plurality of supporting cushion blocks arranged below the base, and a plurality of cleaning notches arranged on the base; the flattening mold is detachably arranged above the base, a fence frame is detachably arranged above the flattening mold, and a plurality of forming grooves are formed in the flattening mold; and the flattening forming assembly is arranged above the flattening mold and comprises a flattening roller and an embossing plate, the flattening roller and the embossing plate are driven by air cylinders fixedly arranged at the ends of the flattening roller and the embossing plate to ascend and descend respectively, and lead screw drivers for driving the air cylinders are fixedly arranged on the two sides above the base. The die has the advantages that the processes of flattening, die filling and pattern coining can be carried out together, the forming effect is good, and preorder patterns cannot be covered.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A pet treat flattening machine is a specialized piece of equipment for processing pet treats. It mainly consists of a conveyor system and a flattening device. During operation, the mixed pet treat ingredients are placed on a conveyor belt, which then transports the ingredients to the flattening device. The flattening device uses adjustable pressure and specific molds or rollers to evenly press the ingredients into the required thickness and shape, such as sheets or cakes, for subsequent cutting, baking, and other processing steps.

[0003] With the booming pet economy, consumers are increasingly demanding higher quality and more appealing appearances from pet snacks. Today, many pet snack manufacturers not only prioritize deliciousness and nutrition but also emphasize aesthetically pleasing designs. The production process begins with flattening the snack ingredients using a flattening machine, followed by imprinting patterns onto the surface using special molds. Afterward, a molding process is required to create unique three-dimensional shapes, such as cute bone shapes or adorable paw prints. However, this series of steps is quite complex, and the subsequent molding and other operations may obscure some of the results of the earlier flattening and imprinting processes. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned problems, this utility model proposes a flattening machine for pet food that can perform the flattening, filling, and texturing processes together, resulting in good molding effect and without obscuring the previous texturing.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution proposed by this utility model is: a pet food spreader, comprising:

[0006] The base has several support pads underneath and several cleaning slots on the base.

[0007] A flattening mold is detachably mounted on top of a base, and a retaining frame is detachably mounted on top of it. The flattening mold is provided with several forming grooves.

[0008] The flattening and forming assembly is located above the flattening mold and includes a flattening roller and an embossing plate. The flattening roller and the embossing plate are respectively driven to rise and fall by cylinders fixed at their ends. Screw drivers for driving cylinders are fixed on both sides above the base.

[0009] Furthermore, the support pads are located at the four corners below the base, and the bottom surface of the support pads is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0010] Furthermore, symmetrical limit bars are provided on both sides above the base. The limit bars are L-shaped and form a limit groove with the upper wall of the base. Guide bars are integrally formed on both sides of the flattening mold. The two guide bars are slidably disposed in the two limit grooves respectively. The two ends of the guide bars are connected and fixed to the limit bars by screws.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper edge of the leveling mold is provided with a heightening edge that matches the baffle frame, and the baffle frame is placed inside the heightening edge of the leveling mold.

[0012] Furthermore, an L-shaped plate is connected to the end of the cylinder that drives the flattening roller to rise and fall, and the flattening roller is rotatably connected to the L-shaped plate. A support plate is connected to the end of the cylinder that drives the embossing plate to move, and the embossing plate is fixed to the support plate by screws.

[0013] Furthermore, the embossed plate is available in various specifications with different patterns and textures.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: the flattening and forming assembly, consisting of a flattening roller and an embossing plate, is positioned above the flattening mold, enabling the flattening, filling, and embossing processes to be performed simultaneously in the same batch. This avoids frequent transfers of unfinished raw materials, ensuring good forming results and high processing efficiency. The flattening roller and embossing plate are driven to rise and fall by cylinders fixed at their ends, and screw drives are provided on both sides of the base to precisely control their lifting and lowering movements. After the food raw material is placed in the forming groove of the flattening mold, the flattening roller first presses down to initially flatten the material. Then, the embossing plate descends under the drive of the cylinder to imprint the patterns. Because the two are controlled independently, the embossing plate does not interfere with the existing flattening state during imprinting, ensuring clear patterns and preventing obscuring of previous patterns. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is the front view of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0020] As shown in the figure: 1. Base; 2. Support pad; 3. Cleaning groove; 4. Flattening mold; 5. Enclosure frame; 6. Forming groove; 7. Pressing roller; 8. Embossed plate; 9. Cylinder; 10. Screw driver; 11. Limiting stop bar; 12. Guide bar; 13. L-shaped plate; 14. Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Combined with appendix Figure 2 A pet food spreader includes: a base 1 with several support pads 2 underneath; several cleaning slots 3 on the base 1; the support pads 2 are located at the four corners below the base 1 to make the spreader more stable; the bottom surface of the support pads 2 is provided with anti-slip texture to increase friction with the ground and prevent the spreader from sliding during operation.

[0023] Combined with appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 5 The flattening mold 4 is detachably mounted on the base 1. The base 1 has symmetrical limit bars 11 on both sides. The limit bars 11 are L-shaped and form a limit groove with the upper wall of the base 1. The flattening mold 4 has guide bars 12 integrally formed on both sides. The two guide bars 12 are slidably mounted in the two limit grooves. The two ends of the guide bars 12 are connected and fixed to the limit bars 11 by screws, which facilitates the precise installation and positioning of the flattening mold 4. The screw connection also makes it easy to disassemble and replace flattening molds 4 of different specifications.

[0024] Combined with appendix Figure 1 A detachable baffle frame 5 is provided on the top of the flattening mold 4. The flattening mold 4 is provided with several forming grooves 6. An ascending edge matching the baffle frame 5 is provided at the upper edge of the flattening mold 4. The baffle frame 5 is placed inside the ascending edge on the flattening mold 4. The ascending edge can position the baffle frame 5, making the baffle frame 5 more stable, thereby achieving a good baffle effect for food raw materials.

[0025] Combined with appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3 Appendix Figure 4The flattening and forming assembly, located above the flattening mold, includes a flattening roller 7 and an embossing plate 8. The flattening roller 7 and the embossing plate 8 are respectively driven to rise and fall by cylinders 9 fixed to their ends. Screw drivers 10 for driving the cylinders 9 are fixed on both sides above the base 1. An L-shaped plate 13 is connected to the end of the cylinder 9 driving the flattening roller 7, allowing the flattening roller 7 to rotate and achieve the flattening function. A support plate 14 is connected to the end of the cylinder 9 driving the embossing plate 8, and the embossing plate 8 is fixed to the support plate 14 by screws, facilitating the installation and replacement of the embossing plate 8. The embossing plate 8 is available in various specifications with different patterns and textures to meet the pattern and texture requirements of different pet foods, increasing product diversity and satisfying diverse market demands.

[0026] The specific implementation method of this utility model is as follows: First, place the paver in a suitable position, ensuring that the equipment is placed stably. The support pads 2 at the four corners of the base 1 have anti-slip textures, which can increase the friction with the ground and prevent slippage during operation. Connect the paver to an external power source.

[0027] According to production needs, a flattening mold 4 of appropriate specifications is selected and installed on the base 1. The guide strips 12 on both sides slide into the limiting groove formed by the base 1 and the upper two limiting blocks 11. The two ends of the guide strips 12 are connected and fixed to the limiting blocks 11 by screws, thus completing the installation of the flattening mold 4.

[0028] Next, the enclosure frame 5 is placed inside the raised edge of the flattening mold 4. The raised edge positions the enclosure frame 5, making it stable and enclosing the food raw materials.

[0029] Pour the food ingredients into the forming trough 6 inside the enclosure frame 5. Activate the cylinder 9 that drives the flattening roller 7, causing the roller 7 to descend until it contacts the ingredients and applies a certain pressure. Then, the cylinder 9 is moved by the corresponding screw driver 10, thereby moving the flattening roller 7 on the flattening mold 4. During the process, the flattening roller 7 rotates via the L-shaped plate 13 connected to its end, flattening the ingredients.

[0030] After flattening, the flattening roller 7 is moved to one side of the flattening mold 4. The embossing plate 8, with different patterns and specifications selected according to requirements, is fixed to the support plate 14 with screws. If stripe patterns are required, a brush-shaped embossing plate 8 can be selected. The cylinder 9 driving the embossing plate 8 moves, causing the embossing plate 8 connected to the support plate 14 to descend and contact the flattened material. Simply control the screw driver 10 to move the embossing plate 8 through the cylinder 9 to achieve the imprinting of the material on the flattening mold 4. If patterned patterns are required, an embossing plate 8 with a corresponding pattern on its bottom surface is selected. The cylinder 9 controls the embossing plate 8 to move upward, avoiding contact with the material. The screw driver 10 controls the movement of the embossing plate 8. When the embossing plate 8 moves directly above the material, the screw driver 10 stops working, and the cylinder 9 controls the embossing plate 8 to descend and apply pressure to the material, thus achieving the embossing. In this way, the flattening, filling, and embossing processes of pet food are completed.

[0031] Finally, remove the enclosure frame 5, then remove the flattening mold 4, take out the formed pet food from each forming slot 6, and clean out the raw material residue that fell on the base 1 through the cleaning slot 3.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; for those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above term in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A leveling machine for pet food, characterized in that, include: The base (1) has several support pads (2) underneath, and the base (1) has several cleaning slots (3); A flattening mold (4) is detachably mounted on top of a base (1), and a retaining frame (5) is detachably mounted on top of it. The flattening mold (4) is provided with several forming grooves (6). The flattening and forming assembly is located above the flattening mold and includes a flattening roller (7) and an embossing plate (8). The flattening roller (7) and the embossing plate (8) are respectively driven to rise and fall by cylinders (9) fixed at their ends. Screw drivers (10) for driving cylinders (9) are fixed on both sides above the base (1).

2. A pet food leveling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support pad (2) is located at the four corners below the base (1), and the bottom surface of the support pad (2) is provided with anti-slip texture.

3. A pet food spreader according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with symmetrical limit bars (11) on both sides above. The limit bars (11) are L-shaped and form a limit groove with the upper wall of the base (1). The flattening mold (4) is integrally formed with guide bars (12) on both sides. The two guide bars (12) are slidably disposed in the two limit grooves respectively. The two ends of the guide bars (12) are connected and fixed to the limit bars (11) by screws.

4. A pet food spreader according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flattening mold (4) has a raised edge for a matching enclosure frame (5) at its upper edge, and the enclosure frame (5) is placed inside the raised edge of the flattening mold (4).

5. A pet food spreader according to claim 1, characterized in that: An L-shaped plate (13) is connected to the end of the cylinder (9) that drives the flattening roller (7) to rise and fall. The flattening roller (7) is rotatably connected to the L-shaped plate (13). A support plate (14) is connected to the end of the cylinder (9) that drives the embossing plate (8) to move. The embossing plate (8) is fixed to the support plate (14) by screws.

6. A pet food spreader according to claim 1, characterized in that: The embossed plate (8) is available in various specifications with different patterns and textures.

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