Meat ball forming machine for food processing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a meat ball forming machine for food processing, which comprises a material storage box, a forming mechanism is arranged on one side of the material storage box, the forming mechanism comprises a loading support, two sides of the top of the loading support are respectively provided with a group of electric push rods, the working ends of one group of electric push rods are provided with a left half die, and the working ends of the other group of electric push rods are provided with a right half die. A right half die is mounted at the working end of the other group of electric push rods, and the left half die is matched with the right half die. According to the meat ball forming machine, the forming mechanism is arranged, the left half mold and the right half mold are accurately matched, and the shaping grooves distributed in the linear array are formed in the left half mold and the right half mold, so that the machine can produce a plurality of meat balls which are uniform in shape and size at the same time, and meanwhile, the shapes of the shaping grooves can be designed according to market requirements or product requirements; therefore, the meat balls with different specifications and shapes are produced, and the flexibility enables the machine to adapt to diversified food processing requirements.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Meatballs, a beloved food, have a long history of production and boast rich variations across different cultures. With the development of the food industry, the demands for meatball production efficiency and quality have continuously increased, making traditional handmade methods insufficient to meet market needs. Therefore, meatball forming machines have emerged and gradually become an indispensable piece of equipment in the food processing industry.

[0003] Some existing meatball forming devices are not equipped with a shaping mechanism for fine-tuning or personalizing the shape of the meatballs, and therefore cannot effectively shape the meatballs according to actual needs.

[0004] For example, the meatball processing device for food processing disclosed in CN219205738U is a simple, practical and reliable device that prevents meatballs from sticking together. The meatball processing device of this patent can make meatballs fall into the hot water tank at different positions, so that the meatballs are quickly formed and not piled up and are evenly placed into the tank. This makes it less likely for the meatballs to stick together and be pulled, effectively ensuring the roundness and uniform heating of the meatballs, so as to better ensure the normal shaping and cooking of the meatballs.

[0005] While the device excels in preventing meatballs from sticking together and improving heating uniformity, it has limitations in precisely shaping the meatballs. Specifically, the device primarily focuses on the dispersion and shaping process after meatball formation, without directly optimizing the shaping process within the forming machine itself. Therefore, the final shape and size of the meatballs largely depend on the precision and material of the forming machine's mold. Inappropriate mold design or material selection can lead to irregular shapes or inconsistent sizes of the meatballs. Furthermore, since the device lacks a shaping mechanism for fine-tuning or personalizing the meatball shape, it may not be able to meet the production requirements of meatballs with specific shapes or sizes. Therefore, the device still needs further improvement and enhancement in terms of precise meatball shaping and personalized customization.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a meatball forming machine for food processing to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a meatball forming machine for food processing to solve the problems mentioned above.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a meatball forming machine for food processing, comprising a storage box, a forming mechanism on one side of the storage box, the forming mechanism comprising a loading bracket, and a set of electric push rods respectively installed on both sides of the top of the loading bracket, wherein the working end of one set of electric push rods is fitted with a left half mold, and the working end of the other set of electric push rods is fitted with a right half mold, the left half mold and the right half mold are matched, and the molding surfaces of the left half mold and the right half mold are provided with a shaping groove, an assembly groove and a connecting groove, the number of shaping grooves is set to multiple, the multiple shaping grooves are distributed in a linear array, one end of the assembly groove is designed to be open, the connecting groove passes through multiple shaping grooves in sequence and is connected to the other end of the assembly groove, a hollow interlayer is provided inside the left half mold and the right half mold, an air inlet valve and an air outlet valve are installed on the top of the left half mold and the air inlet valve and the air outlet valve are connected to the hollow interlayer.

[0009] The molding mechanism is ingeniously designed, enabling the efficient and precise formation of multiple meatballs through the cooperation of the left and right half molds. The linear array distribution of the shaping grooves improves production efficiency, while the hollow sandwich structure and the design of the air inlet and outlet valves facilitate heat molding.

[0010] Preferably, a collection frame is placed on top of the loading bracket, and the left and right half-molds are located directly above the top opening of the collection frame.

[0011] The collection box facilitates the collection of meatballs after they are formed, reduces the complexity and time cost of manual operation, and improves the smoothness of the production process.

[0012] Preferably, a feeding screw is rotatably connected inside the storage box, a drive motor is installed on one side of the storage box, and one end of the feeding screw extends to the outside of the storage box and is connected to the drive motor for transmission.

[0013] The combination of the feeding screw and the drive motor enables automated conveying of minced meat, improving production efficiency.

[0014] Preferably, the storage box has a discharge port on the other side, the other end of the feeding screw extends to the discharge port, and a guide hopper is installed at the discharge port.

[0015] The design of the discharge port and guide hopper ensures that the minced meat can enter the forming mechanism accurately and smoothly, avoiding waste and contamination of the minced meat during the conveying process.

[0016] Preferably, the output end of the guide hopper is fixedly connected to an injection nozzle, and the assembly slots of the left half mold and the right half mold are matched with the injection nozzle.

[0017] The matching design of the injection nozzle and the assembly groove ensures that the minced meat can be accurately injected into the shaping groove, further improving the precision and consistency of meatball forming.

[0018] Preferably, a control panel is installed on the front of the storage box, and the drive motor and electric push rod are both electrically connected to the control panel.

[0019] The integrated control panel makes the device easier to operate, allowing users to easily set and adjust operating parameters as needed, thus improving the device's flexibility and ease of use.

[0020] Preferably, the top of the storage bin is an open design, and a sealing top cover is provided on the top of the storage bin, which is engaged with the opening on the top of the storage bin.

[0021] The sealed top cover design ensures the cleanliness of the inside of the storage box, preventing external contamination from affecting food quality.

[0022] Preferably, the bottom of the storage box is equipped with support legs, and the number of support legs is set to four, with the four support legs located at the four corners of the bottom of the storage box.

[0023] The design of the support legs increases the stability and load-bearing capacity of the equipment, ensuring the smoothness and safety of the machine during operation.

[0024] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:

[0025] 1. By setting up a forming mechanism, utilizing the precise matching design of the left and right half molds, and the multiple linear array of shaping grooves on them, the machine can simultaneously produce multiple meatballs of uniform shape and size.

[0026] 2. The shape of the shaping tank can be designed according to market demand or product requirements, so as to produce meatballs of different specifications and shapes. This flexibility allows the machine to adapt to diverse food processing needs. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the left and right halves of the mold when they are joined together.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the left and right halves of the mold when they are opened.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the right half of the mold of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the right half of the mold of this utility model.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 1. Storage bin; 2. Loading bracket; 3. Electric push rod; 4. Left half mold; 5. Right half mold; 6. Shaping groove; 7. Assembly groove; 8. Connecting groove; 9. Hollow interlayer; 10. Air inlet valve; 11. Air outlet valve; 12. Collection frame; 13. Feeding screw; 14. Drive motor; 15. Guide hopper; 16. Injection nozzle; 17. Control panel; 18. Sealed top cover; 19. Support leg. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-5 The meatball forming machine for food processing shown includes a storage box 1. A forming mechanism is provided on one side of the storage box 1. The forming mechanism includes a loading bracket 2. A set of electric push rods 3 are respectively installed on the top two sides of the loading bracket 2. The working end of one set of electric push rods 3 is equipped with a left half mold 4, and the working end of the other set of electric push rods 3 is equipped with a right half mold 5. The left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5 are matched. The mold surfaces of the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5 are provided with a shaping groove 6, an assembly groove 7, and a connecting groove 8. The number of shaping grooves 6 is set to multiple, and the multiple shaping grooves 6 are distributed in a linear array. One end of the assembly groove 7 is designed to be open. The connecting groove 8 passes through multiple shaping grooves 6 in sequence and is connected to the other end of the assembly groove 7. A hollow interlayer 9 is provided inside the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5. An air inlet valve 10 and an air outlet valve 11 are installed on the top of the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5. The air inlet valve 10 and the air outlet valve 11 are both connected to the hollow interlayer 9.

[0036] In one aspect of this embodiment, a collection frame 12 is placed on top of the loading bracket 2. The left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5 are located directly above the top opening of the collection frame 12. A feeding screw 13 is rotatably connected inside the storage box 1. A drive motor 14 is installed on one side of the storage box 1. One end of the feeding screw 13 extends to the outside of the storage box 1 and is connected to the drive motor 14 for transmission. A discharge port is opened on the other side of the storage box 1. The other end of the feeding screw 13 extends to the discharge port. A guide hopper 15 is installed at the discharge port. The output end of the guide hopper 15 is fixed. The material storage box 1 is equipped with a sprue nozzle 16. The assembly slots 7 of the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5 are matched with the sprue nozzle 16. The front of the material storage box 1 is equipped with a control panel 17. The drive motor 14 and the electric push rod 3 are electrically connected to the control panel 17. The top of the material storage box 1 is an open design. The top of the material storage box 1 is equipped with a sealing top cover 18, which is snapped into the top opening of the material storage box 1. The bottom of the material storage box 1 is equipped with support legs 19. The number of support legs 19 is set to four, and the four support legs 19 are located at the four corners of the bottom of the material storage box 1.

[0037] Working principle of this utility model:

[0038] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1-5 When using this utility model, first connect the air inlet valve 10 and the air outlet valve 11 to the external steam supply equipment respectively, and ensure that the steam pipe connection is tight and leak-free. Open the sealing top cover 18 on the top of the storage box 1, and feed the pre-prepared minced meat into the storage box 1 until the appropriate amount is reached. Then quickly close the sealing top cover 18 to prevent the minced meat from being contaminated or drying out. Through the control panel 17, set the working parameters of the drive motor 14 and the electric push rod 3 according to actual needs, such as speed, mold closing force and mold closing time.

[0039] Start the electric push rod 3. The two sets of electric push rods 3 will push the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5 to move towards the center until the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5 are completely closed. During this process, the assembly groove 7 of the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5 will clamp the injection nozzle 16 of the guide hopper 15 to ensure the sealing of the injection process.

[0040] Next, the drive motor 14 is started. The motor drives the feeding screw 13 to rotate inside the storage box 1 through the transmission device. The rotation of the feeding screw 13 transports the meat filling from one end of the storage box 1 to the outlet. The meat filling passes through the guide hopper 15 and the injection nozzle 16, and finally enters the multiple shaping grooves 6 between the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5 through the connecting groove 8.

[0041] After the minced meat is injected into the shaping groove 6, high-temperature steam is injected into the hollow jacket 9 through an external steam supply device. The steam enters the hollow jacket 9 through the air inlet valve 10, heats the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5, and then heats the minced meat in the shaping groove 6, so that the minced meat is heated and matured and shaped to form meatballs.

[0042] After the meatballs have fully matured and shaped in the shaping tank 6, the electric push rod 3 is activated again to separate the left half mold 4 and the right half mold 5 from the mold. At this time, the formed meatballs fall out of the shaping tank 6 under the action of gravity and fall into the collection box 12 located below. Then the collection box 12 is removed for subsequent packaging or further processing.

Claims

1. A meatball forming machine for food processing, comprising a storage bin (1), characterized in that: A molding mechanism is provided on one side of the storage box (1). The molding mechanism includes a loading bracket (2). A set of electric push rods (3) are respectively installed on the top two sides of the loading bracket (2). The working end of one set of electric push rods (3) is equipped with a left half mold (4), and the working end of the other set of electric push rods (3) is equipped with a right half mold (5). The left half mold (4) and the right half mold (5) are matched. The molding surfaces of the left half mold (4) and the right half mold (5) are provided with a molding groove (6), an assembly groove (7), and a connecting groove (8). The number of shaping grooves (6) is set to multiple, and the multiple shaping grooves (6) are arranged in a linear array. One end of the assembly groove (7) is designed to be open. The connecting groove (8) passes through multiple shaping grooves (6) in sequence and is connected to the other end of the assembly groove (7). The left half mold (4) and the right half mold (5) are both provided with hollow interlayers (9). The top of the left half mold (4) and the right half mold (5) are both equipped with air inlet valves (10) and air outlet valves (11). The air inlet valves (10) and air outlet valves (11) are both connected to the hollow interlayers (9).

2. The meatball forming machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collection frame (12) is placed on top of the loading bracket (2), and the left half mold (4) and the right half mold (5) are located directly above the opening at the top of the collection frame (12).

3. The meatball forming machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (1) is rotatably connected to a feeding screw (13), and a drive motor (14) is installed on one side of the storage box (1). One end of the feeding screw (13) extends to the outside of the storage box (1) and is connected to the drive motor (14) for transmission.

4. The meatball forming machine for food processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The storage box (1) has a discharge port on the other side, and the other end of the feeding screw (13) extends to the discharge port. A guide hopper (15) is installed at the discharge port.

5. A meatball forming machine for food processing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The output end of the guide hopper (15) is fixedly connected to the injection nozzle (16), and the assembly slots (7) of the left half mold (4) and the right half mold (5) are matched with the injection nozzle (16).

6. A meatball forming machine for food processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The storage bin (1) is equipped with a control panel (17) on the front, and the drive motor (14) and the electric push rod (3) are electrically connected to the control panel (17).

7. A meatball forming machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the storage box (1) is designed to be open, and a sealing top cover (18) is provided on the top of the storage box (1), which is engaged with the top opening of the storage box (1).

8. A meatball forming machine for food processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (1) is equipped with support legs (19) at the bottom. The number of support legs (19) is set to four, and the four support legs (19) are located at the four corners of the bottom of the storage box (1).

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