Automatic discharging and dough kneading equipment
By designing an automatic feeding and dough mixing device, the problem of poor continuity in the large-volume dough mixing and processing of horizontal dough mixers was solved, realizing continuous mixing and efficient collection of dough, and improving processing efficiency and consistency of dough quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing horizontal dough mixers suffer from poor process continuity and low overall efficiency when mixing large quantities of dough.
An automatic dough feeding and mixing device was designed, including a base, a mixing component, a feeding component, and a collection box. Through the cooperation of the mixing component and the feeding component, the flour and water are continuously mixed. The dough is then horizontally transported to the collection box by the feeding component. Combined with a heating plate and a water injection pipe, the uniformity of the dough and the fermentation efficiency are improved.
It has enabled continuous large-scale dough mixing and processing operations and improved overall processing efficiency, thereby increasing dough uniformity and fermentation speed.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding and dough-making device. Background Technology
[0002] A dough mixer is a mechanical device used in food processing to mix flour, water, and other ingredients into a uniform dough. It is widely used in bakeries, pastry workshops, and central kitchens for restaurants. The core function of a dough mixer is to replace manual kneading, improving efficiency and ensuring consistent dough quality.
[0003] A dough mixer typically consists of a power system, a mixing system, and a control system. The mixing system includes a mixing container for holding the dough and a mixer for kneading the dough. Depending on the arrangement of the mixing container, dough mixers can be classified as vertical or horizontal models. Vertical models use a cylindrical container with a snap-fit bottom as the mixing container. Some high-end commercial vertical models also feature a hydraulic lifting structure for easy feeding. Their capacity is generally 5–30 liters, suitable for home kitchens, small bakeries, and pastry shops. Horizontal models use an open U-shaped trough as the mixing container, with a capacity of 50–200 liters, and employ pneumatic or mechanical lever support for tilting and unloading. While horizontal models offer higher single-pass processing efficiency compared to vertical models, their unloading method prevents further dough mixing during the unloading process, affecting the continuity and overall efficiency of large-volume dough mixing.
[0004] Based on the above existing technologies, it can be seen that existing horizontal dough mixers have technical problems such as poor continuity of processing and low overall efficiency when dealing with large-volume dough mixing and processing operations. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide an automatic feeding and dough mixing device to improve the continuity of the large-volume dough mixing and processing operation and the overall processing efficiency.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:
[0007] An automatic dough feeding and kneading device, including a base;
[0008] A stirring assembly is fixedly mounted on the base; the stirring assembly includes a stirring tank mounted on the base, a stirring shaft rotatably mounted in the stirring tank, and a stirring motor mounted on the top of the stirring tank and connected to the stirring shaft;
[0009] A feeding assembly is fixedly mounted on the base; the feeding assembly includes a feeding pipe arranged horizontally and communicating with the bottom of the mixing tank, a blade shaft rotatably mounted horizontally inside the feeding pipe, and a feeding motor, wherein the feeding motor is connected to the blade shaft;
[0010] The collection box is movably disposed at the bottom of the base and is connected to the discharge port of the feeding pipe.
[0011] Furthermore, a heating plate is provided on the base; the heating plate is symmetrical about the geometric center of the mixing tank and is disposed in close contact with the outer wall of the mixing tank.
[0012] Furthermore, the stirring assembly also includes a water injection pipe; the water injection pipe is vertically disposed at the top of the stirring tank and communicates with the interior of the stirring tank.
[0013] Furthermore, the top of the mixing tank is provided with a flap door, which is hinged to the top of the mixing tank.
[0014] Furthermore, an inspection door is provided at the end of the feeding pipe away from the mixing tank; the inspection door is detachably connected to the feeding pipe.
[0015] Furthermore, the collection box includes a box body and casters; the box body has an opening facing the discharge port of the feeding pipe, and the casters are arranged in a plurality of evenly distributed at the bottom of the box body.
[0016] Furthermore, the cross-sectional radius of the mixing tank near the end of the feeding pipe gradually decreases along the direction close to the feeding pipe.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:
[0018] This invention discloses an automatic dough-feeding and mixing device, comprising a base, a mixing component, a dispensing component, and a collection box. The base supports and limits the mixing and dispensing components. The mixing component serves as a container for mixing flour and water, forming dough that enters the dispensing component from the bottom. The dispensing component horizontally transports the dough from the mixing component to the collection box, allowing for continuous mixing of flour and water. The collection box collects and transfers the dough from the dispensing component. The cooperation between the dispensing and mixing components enables continuous flour feeding, mixing, and collection, resulting in higher processing efficiency compared to discontinuous processing methods in the prior art.
[0019] Secondly, by configuring the mixing assembly as a structure consisting of a mixing tank, a mixing shaft, and a mixing motor, the mixing tank provides support and restraint for the setting and installation of the mixing shaft and the mixing motor, and also serves as a container for dough mixing. The conical structure of the mixing tank near the feeding component facilitates the movement of the dough towards the feeding component under gravity. The water inlet pipe on the mixing tank allows for easy addition of water and, because it connects to the outside environment, helps balance air pressure during dough mixing and feeding, making the process smoother and improving work efficiency. The mixing shaft rotates under the drive of the mixing motor, mixing the flour and water to form a uniform dough. A heating plate attached to the base and conforming to the outer wall of the mixing tank maintains a suitable temperature for dough fermentation, shortening the fermentation time, and also provides support to the mixing tank, preventing it from shaking during mixing.
[0020] Furthermore, by configuring the feeding assembly as a feeding pipe, blade shaft, and feeding motor, the blade shaft, driven by the feeding motor, not only pushes and feeds the dough but also further mixes it, improving its uniformity. The feeding pipe transports the dough, and the inspection door located near the collection box effectively improves the efficiency of clearing blockages in the feeding pipe. Attached Figure Description
[0021] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic feeding and dough-making device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring assembly in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0026] 1. Base; 101. Heating plate; 2. Stirring assembly; 201. Stirring tank; 202. Stirring shaft; 203. Stirring motor; 204. Water injection pipe; 205. Flip door; 3. Discharge assembly; 301. Feeding pipe; 302. Blade shaft; 303. Discharge motor; 304. Inspection door; 4. Collection box; 401. Box body; 402. Casters. Detailed Implementation
[0027] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" appear, indicating orientation or positional relationship, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear, they are also used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0029] Taking the automatic feeding and dough-making equipment described in this utility model as an example, the directional terms used in the embodiments, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back," are defined based on the vertical direction (also known as the height direction or the Z-direction), the horizontal direction (also known as the width direction or the Y-direction), and the front-back direction (also known as the length direction or the X-direction) of the automatic feeding and dough-making equipment. "Inner" and "outer" are defined based on the outline of the corresponding components. For example, "inner" and "outer" are defined based on the outline of the automatic feeding and dough-making equipment, with the side of the outline closer to the middle of the automatic feeding and dough-making equipment being "inner," and the opposite being "outer."
[0030] Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in light of the specific circumstances. The utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0031] The following will refer to the appendix. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 3 The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments.
[0032] This embodiment relates to an automatic dough feeding and kneading device, which achieves the function of automatic feeding by setting relevant structures, so that the dough can be automatically removed from the mixing container after the mixing process is completed, avoiding the impact on the continuity of the mixing operation, thereby achieving the invention objective of improving the continuity of the large-volume dough mixing process and the overall processing efficiency.
[0033] In terms of overall structure, refer to Figure 1 An automatic feeding and dough-making device according to this embodiment includes a base 1, a mixing assembly 2, a feeding assembly 3, and a collection box 4. The base 1 is fixedly mounted on a horizontal surface, and both the mixing assembly 2 and the feeding assembly 3 are fixedly mounted on the base 1. The collection box 4 is located at the bottom of the base 1 and is connected to the feeding assembly 3.
[0034] As described above, the automatic dough feeding and mixing equipment is configured as a structure consisting of a base 1, a mixing component 2, a feeding component 3, and a collection box 4. The base 1 supports and limits the mixing component 2 and the feeding component 3. The mixing component 2 serves as a container for mixing flour and water, allowing them to combine into dough, which then enters the feeding component 3 from the bottom. The feeding component 3 transports the dough from the mixing component 2 horizontally to the collection box 4, enabling continuous mixing of flour and water. The collection box 4 collects and transfers the dough from the feeding component 3. Due to the cooperation between the feeding component 3 and the mixing component 2, the addition, mixing, and collection of flour can be carried out continuously, resulting in higher processing efficiency compared to non-continuous processing methods in existing technologies.
[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The mixing assembly 2 includes a mixing tank 201, a mixing shaft 202, and a mixing motor 203. The mixing tank 201 can be a cylindrical hollow metal cylinder with its axis perpendicular to the horizontal plane. A flap door 205 and a water injection pipe 204 are also provided on the top of the mixing tank 201. The flap door 205 is hinged to the top of the mixing tank 201, and a handle is fixedly provided on the flap door 205. The water injection pipe 204 can be a pipe communicating with the interior of the mixing tank 201. The cross-sectional radius of the mixing tank 201 near the feeding assembly gradually decreases along the direction close to the feeding pipe 301. Two heating plates 101 are symmetrically arranged on the base 1. The heating plates 101 are symmetrically arranged about the geometric center of the mixing tank 201 and are fitted against the outer wall of the mixing tank 201. The mixing shaft 202 is vertically inserted through the geometric center of the mixing tank 201 and is rotatably connected to the mixing tank 201. A mixing motor 203 is vertically mounted on top of the mixing tank 201, and its power output shaft is connected to the mixing shaft 202 via a coupling. The mixing shaft 202 consists of a hollow rotating shaft perpendicular to the horizontal plane and multiple mixing rods evenly distributed along the circumference and vertical direction of the hollow rotating shaft. One end of each mixing rod is connected to the mixing shaft 202, and they are radially distributed with the axis of the mixing shaft 202 as the center. Baffles are provided on the mixing rods to increase the contact area with the dough and improve the mixing effect.
[0036] By configuring the mixing assembly 2 as a structure consisting of a mixing tank 201, a mixing shaft 202, and a mixing motor 203, the mixing tank 201 provides support and restraint for the setting and installation of the mixing shaft 202 and the mixing motor 203, and can also serve as a container for dough mixing. The conical structure of the mixing tank 201 near the feeding assembly 3 facilitates the movement of the dough towards the feeding assembly 3 under gravity. By providing a water injection pipe 204 on the mixing tank 201, water can be easily added to the mixing tank 201, and the water injection pipe 204, which is connected to the outside, can balance the air pressure during dough mixing and feeding, making the mixing and feeding process smoother and improving work efficiency. The mixing shaft 202 can rotate and mix flour and water under the drive of the mixing motor 203, making it into a uniform dough. By setting a heating plate 101 on the base 1 that is in contact with the outer wall of the mixing tank 201, the mixing tank 201 can be kept at a suitable temperature level for dough fermentation, shortening the time required for dough fermentation. On the other hand, it provides support for the mixing tank 201 and prevents the mixing tank 201 from shaking during the mixing process.
[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3The feeding assembly 3 includes a feeding pipe 301, a blade shaft 302, and a feeding motor 303. The feeding pipe 301 can be a hollow tube open at both ends and arranged horizontally. One end of the feeding port is connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 201, and the other end opens downwards and connects to the top of the collection box 4. The blade shaft 302 can be a rotating shaft with turbine blades rotatably arranged horizontally within the feeding pipe 301. One end of the blade shaft 302 is connected to the power output shaft of the feeding motor 303 via a coupling. Driven by the feeding motor 303, the blade shaft 302 rotates, pushing the dough in the feeding pipe 301 from the end near the mixing tank 201 to the end near the collection box 4, and finally falling into the collection box 4. An inspection door 304 is provided at the end of the feeding pipe 301 near the collection box 4. The inspection door 304 can be configured as an end plate connected by bolts.
[0038] By configuring the feeding assembly 3 as a feeding pipe 301, a blade shaft 302, and a feeding motor 303, the blade shaft 302, driven by the feeding motor 303, not only pushes and feeds the dough but also further mixes it, improving its uniformity. The feeding pipe 301 conveys the dough, and the inspection door 304 located near the collection box 4 effectively improves the efficiency of clearing blockages in the feeding pipe 301.
[0039] Reference Figure 1 The collection box 4 includes a box body 401 and casters 402. The box body 401 can be an open, hollow metal box with an opening at the top facing the bottom of the feeding pipe 301. Multiple casters 402 are evenly distributed on the bottom of the box body 401. In this embodiment, four casters 402 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the box body 401. The casters 402 installed at the bottom of the box body 401 facilitate the movement of the box body 401.
[0040] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic feeding and dough-mixing device, characterized in that: Includes base (1); A stirring assembly (2) is fixedly mounted on the base (1); the stirring assembly (2) includes a stirring tank (201) mounted on the base (1), a stirring shaft (202) rotatably mounted in the stirring tank (201), and a stirring motor (203) mounted on the top of the stirring tank (201) and connected to the stirring shaft (202); The feeding assembly (3) is fixedly mounted on the base (1); the feeding assembly (3) includes a feeding pipe (301) arranged in the horizontal direction and communicating with the bottom of the mixing tank (201), a blade shaft (302) rotatably arranged in the feeding pipe (301) in the horizontal direction, and a feeding motor (303), the feeding motor (303) being connected to the blade shaft (302); The collection box (4) is movably disposed at the bottom of the base (1) and is connected to the outlet of the feeding pipe (301).
2. The automatic feeding and dough-making equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating plate (101) is provided on the base (1); the heating plate (101) is symmetrical about the geometric center of the mixing tank (201) and is attached to the outer wall of the mixing tank (201).
3. The automatic feeding and dough-making equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly (2) also includes a water injection pipe (204); the water injection pipe (204) is vertically arranged at the top of the stirring tank (201) and communicates with the interior of the stirring tank (201).
4. The automatic feeding and dough-making equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the mixing tank (201) is provided with a flap door (205), which is hinged to the top of the mixing tank (201).
5. The automatic feeding and dough-making equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the feeding pipe (301) away from the mixing tank (201) is provided with an inspection door (304); the inspection door (304) is detachably connected to the feeding pipe (301).
6. The automatic feeding and dough-making equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection box (4) includes a box body (401) and casters (402); the box body (401) has an opening facing the discharge port of the feeding pipe (301), and the casters (402) are arranged in a plurality of evenly distributed at the bottom of the box body (401).
7. The automatic feeding and dough-making equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional radius of the mixing tank (201) near the end of the feed pipe (301) gradually decreases along the direction close to the feed pipe (301).