Candy mold

Abstract

The utility model relates to a candy mold which comprises an upper mold, a lower mold and a plurality of elastic lock catches, and the upper mold and the lower mold are buckled to form a candy cavity and are locked through the elastic lock catches. The elastic lock catch comprises an elastic ball head arranged on the upper die and an elastic nest groove formed in the lower die, the elastic ball head is made of an elastic material, and the elastic nest groove is made of an elastic material. The candy mold provided by the utility model is provided with the elastic lock catch consisting of the elastic ball head and the elastic nest groove, and the elastic ball head and the elastic nest groove are both made of elastic materials, so that the candy mold has buffering performance and can absorb impact force during mold closing, avoid hard collision, reduce damage risk, prolong service life, ensure stable and smooth mold closing and improve operation experience.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to candy processing equipment field, specifically, especially, it is candy mould. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the candy production process, candy mould plays a vital role. The traditional candy mould has many deficiencies in structure design. Common mould connection mode, such as mechanical buckle connection, is prone to wear after frequent use, resulting in the decline of the matching precision between the upper and lower moulds, which affects the forming quality of candy. Moreover, this connection mode often lacks elasticity, and the mould is easy to be damaged during mould closing, shortening the service life of the mould. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of candy mould to solve the above problems and improve the service performance and life of the mould. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the utility model provides a candy mould with elastic lock buckles composed of elastic ball heads and elastic recesses, both of which are made of elastic materials and have buffering performance. When the mould is closed, the impact force can be absorbed to avoid hard collision, reduce the risk of damage, prolong the service life, ensure smooth mould closing, and improve the operation experience.

[0004] The utility model discloses a candy mould which comprises an upper mould, a lower mould and a plurality of elastic lock buckles.

[0005] The utility model discloses a candy mould which comprises an upper mould, a lower mould and a plurality of elastic lock buckles.

[0006] When the upper mould and the lower mould are buckled, the candy cavity is formed, and the plurality of elastic lock buckles tightly lock the upper mould and the lower mould, ensuring that the mould remains stable during the entire candy making process. As the key innovation point of the mould, the elastic lock buckle is composed of the elastic ball head arranged on the upper mould and the elastic recess arranged on the lower mould, and both are made of elastic materials. The elastic characteristics of the elastic ball head and the elastic recess bring excellent buffering performance to the mould. During mould closing, when the elastic ball head is embedded in the elastic recess, the elastic material will naturally deform, like a soft spring, effectively absorbing and dispersing the impact force, avoiding hard collision between the upper mould and the lower mould. This not only greatly reduces the risk of damage to the mould due to collision, prolongs the service life of the mould, but also ensures smooth mould closing every time, bringing a more pleasant operation experience.

[0007] Preferably, the plurality of elastic ball heads are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper mould, and the plurality of elastic recesses are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower mould.

[0008] The plurality of elastic ball heads are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the upper mold, and correspondingly, a plurality of elastic recesses are also symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower mold. This symmetrical layout design improves the stability of the mold and the precision of the candy cavity. During mold closing, the upper mold and the lower mold can be uniformly stressed, effectively avoiding the deformation or misplacement of the mold caused by uneven stress. This not only ensures the stability of the mold during long-term use, but also ensures the dimensional accuracy and shape consistency of the candy cavity, and the produced candies are highly uniform in appearance and size, meeting the strict requirements of consumers for high-quality candies.

[0009] Preferably, the elastic ball head is hemispherical, and the elastic recess is a hemispherical groove matched with the elastic ball head. The hemispherical design makes the elastic ball head and the elastic recess more smooth when matched, and can provide uniform contact force in all directions, enhancing the stability of the connection.

[0010] The elastic ball head adopts a hemispherical design, and the matching elastic recess is also a hemispherical groove. The hemispherical structure can provide uniform contact force in all directions, and no matter what direction the mold is subjected to external force during candy production, the elastic lock can maintain a stable connection state. It can effectively ensure the stability of the mold and prevent the mold from shaking or shifting, which can cause candy forming failure or defects, thereby significantly improving the yield of candies. In addition, the hemispherical design also gives the elastic ball head and the elastic recess certain elastic deformation ability. At the moment of mold closing, the elastic ball head can be slightly squeezed into the elastic recess. This moderate deformation not only further enhances the tightness of the connection, but also can absorb and buffer the impact force generated during mold closing to some extent, protecting the mold from damage. This ingenious design not only ensures the high efficiency of the mold, but also prolongs the service life of the mold, providing strong support for large-scale production of candies.

[0011] Preferably, the elastic ball head is connected to the ball head base, and the ball head base is connected to the side wall of the upper mold. The ball head base provides a stable support structure for the elastic ball head, ensuring its positional stability during use.

[0012] The elastic ball head is connected to the ball head base, and the ball head base is fixed to the side wall of the upper mold. The existence of the ball head base provides a solid and reliable support for the elastic ball head, ensuring its stability during use. Without the support of the ball head base, the elastic ball head is like an object suspended in the air, which is easy to deviate from its position or even fall off under the action of external force. With the solid support of the ball head base, the elastic ball head can stably perform its functions, ensuring the smooth operation of the elastic lock and the accurate docking of the upper mold and the lower mold, as well as the stability of the entire mold system.

[0013] Preferably, the ball head base is made of heat-insulating material. This design effectively prevents the heat generated during candy making from being transferred to the upper mold sidewall, avoiding the elastic ball head from having its elastic properties affected by heat and extending the service life of the elastic ball head.

[0014] The ball head base is made of heat-insulating material. During candy making, the molds are often heated, generating a significant amount of heat. Without insulation, this heat can easily transfer to the upper mold sidewalls, affecting the elastic ball head. Heating can alter the elasticity of the ball head, leading to a decrease in the effectiveness of the elastic locking mechanism or even loss of elasticity. The heat-insulating ball head base acts like a robust firewall, effectively preventing heat transfer to the upper mold sidewalls and preventing the ball head from losing its elasticity due to heat. This ensures the ball head maintains good elasticity, extending its lifespan and reducing the frequency of mold repairs or replacements caused by decreased ball head performance, thus saving costs.

[0015] Preferably, the elastic groove is connected to a groove base, and the groove base is connected to the side wall of the lower mold. The groove base provides reliable support for the elastic groove, ensuring the accurate positioning of the elastic groove in the mold.

[0016] The elastic groove is connected to the groove base, which in turn is connected to the side wall of the lower mold. The groove base provides reliable support for the elastic groove, ensuring its accurate positioning within the mold. Only with precise positioning of the elastic groove can it achieve a perfect fit with the elastic ball head, ensuring the normal function of the elastic lock.

[0017] Preferably, the groove base is made of heat-insulating material. Similarly, a heat-insulating groove base can prevent heat from adversely affecting the elastic groove and maintain the stability of the elastic groove's performance.

[0018] The groove base is also made of heat-insulating material. The heat-insulating groove base can effectively prevent heat from adversely affecting the elastic groove, maintain the stability of the elastic groove's performance, and enable the mold to maintain a stable working state during long-term use.

[0019] Preferably, the outer surface of the elastic ball head and the inner wall of the elastic groove are provided with anti-slip texture. The anti-slip texture can increase the friction between the elastic ball head and the elastic groove, further improving the stability of the elastic lock in the locked state and preventing relative displacement between the upper and lower molds during the manufacturing process.

[0020] Both the outer surface of the elastic ball and the inner wall of the elastic groove are textured with anti-slip textures. These textures significantly increase the friction between the elastic ball and the elastic groove, acting like countless tiny "grips" to further enhance the stability of the elastic lock in the locked state. During candy making, the mold may be subjected to various vibrations and external forces. If the friction between the elastic ball and the elastic groove is insufficient, the upper and lower molds may shift relative to each other. The anti-slip textures ensure that the upper and lower molds always fit tightly together and will not misalign due to external factors, providing a reliable guarantee for the candy making process.

[0021] Operating Principle: When using this candy mold, the upper and lower molds must be engaged. Since both the elastic ball and the elastic groove are made of elastic material, when the upper mold is pressed downwards, the elastic ball gradually approaches and embeds into the elastic groove. During this process, the elastic material undergoes elastic deformation, providing a cushioning effect and preventing a hard collision between the upper and lower molds. Simultaneously, the anti-slip texture on the elastic ball and the elastic groove interacts, generating significant friction, ensuring a tight fit between the upper and lower molds, locking them in the appropriate position to form a stable candy cavity. After the candy is made, applying appropriate external force overcomes the friction between the elastic ball and the elastic groove, causing the elastic ball to detach from the elastic groove, thus separating the upper and lower molds.

[0022] The advantages of this utility model compared to the prior art are:

[0023] This invention relates to a candy mold. When the upper and lower molds are engaged, a candy cavity is formed. Multiple elastic latches tightly lock the upper and lower molds, ensuring the mold remains stable throughout the candy-making process. The elastic latches, a key innovation of this mold, consist of an elastic ball head in the upper mold and an elastic groove in the lower mold, both made of elastic material. The elasticity of the ball head and groove provides excellent cushioning performance. During mold closing, when the elastic ball head engages with the groove, the elastic material naturally deforms, acting like a soft spring to effectively absorb and disperse impact, preventing hard collisions between the upper and lower molds. This not only significantly reduces the risk of mold damage from impacts and extends the mold's lifespan but also ensures smooth and stable mold closing each time, resulting in a more pleasant user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a candy mold according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a candy mold in an exploded state according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figures, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this application is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0031] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] This embodiment provides a candy mold, including an upper mold 100, a lower mold 200, and a plurality of elastic latches 300. When the upper mold 100 and the lower mold 200 are engaged, a candy cavity 400 is formed and locked by the elastic latches 300. Each elastic latch 300 includes an elastic ball head 310 disposed in the upper mold 100 and an elastic groove 320 disposed in the lower mold 200. The elastic ball head 310 and the elastic groove 320 are both made of elastic material.

[0033] When the upper mold 100 and lower mold 200 are engaged, the candy cavity is formed. Multiple elastic latches 300 tightly lock the upper mold 100 and lower mold 200, ensuring the mold remains stable throughout the candy-making process. The elastic latches 300, a key innovation of this mold, consist of an elastic ball head 310 on the upper mold 100 and an elastic groove 320 on the lower mold 200, both made of elastic material. The elasticity of the ball head 310 and the groove 320 provides excellent cushioning performance. During mold closing, when the ball head 310 engages with the groove 320, the elastic material naturally deforms, like a soft spring, effectively absorbing and dispersing impact force, preventing hard collisions between the upper mold 100 and lower mold 200. This not only greatly reduces the risk of mold damage from collisions and extends the mold's lifespan, but also ensures smooth and stable mold closing each time, resulting in a more pleasant operating experience.

[0034] In this embodiment, multiple elastic ball heads 310 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper mold 100, and multiple elastic grooves 320 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower mold 200.

[0035] Multiple elastic ball heads 310 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the upper mold 100, and correspondingly, multiple elastic grooves 320 are also symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower mold 200. This symmetrical layout design improves the stability of the mold and the precision of the candy cavity. During the mold closing process, the upper mold 100 and the lower mold 200 can be subjected to force evenly, effectively avoiding mold deformation or misalignment caused by uneven force distribution. This not only ensures that the mold maintains good stability during long-term use, but also ensures the dimensional accuracy and shape consistency of the candy cavity, resulting in highly uniform candies in both appearance and size, meeting consumers' stringent requirements for high-quality candies.

[0036] In this embodiment, the elastic ball head 310 is hemispherical, and the elastic groove 320 is a hemispherical recess that matches the elastic ball head 310. The hemispherical design makes the elastic ball head 310 and the elastic groove 320 fit more smoothly and provides a more uniform contact force in all directions, enhancing the stability of the connection.

[0037] The elastic ball head 310 features a hemispherical design, and the matching elastic groove 320 is also hemispherical. This hemispherical structure provides uniform contact force in all directions, ensuring a stable connection for the elastic locking mechanism 300 regardless of the direction of external force applied to the mold during candy making. This effectively guarantees mold stability, preventing candy molding failure or defects caused by mold shaking or displacement, thus significantly improving the candy yield. Furthermore, the hemispherical design also endows the elastic ball head 310 and elastic groove 320 with a certain degree of elastic deformation capability. At the moment of mold closing, the elastic ball head 310 can be slightly squeezed into the elastic groove 320. This moderate deformation not only further enhances the tightness of the connection but also absorbs and buffers the impact force generated during mold closing to a certain extent, protecting the mold from damage. This ingenious design ensures both high-efficiency mold operation and extends mold life, providing strong support for large-scale candy production.

[0038] In this embodiment, the elastic ball head 310 is connected to the ball head base 311, and the ball head base 311 is connected to the side wall of the upper mold 100. The ball head base 311 provides a stable support structure for the elastic ball head 310, ensuring the positional stability of the elastic ball head 310 during use.

[0039] The elastic ball head 310 is connected to the ball head base 311, which is fixed to the side wall of the upper mold 100. The ball head base 311 provides a sturdy and reliable support for the elastic ball head 310, ensuring its stability during use. Without the support of the ball head base 311, the elastic ball head 310 would be like an object suspended in mid-air, easily displaced or even detached by external forces. With the sturdy support of the ball head base 311, the elastic ball head 310 can stably perform its function, ensuring the smooth operation of the elastic latch 300, thereby ensuring the precise docking of the upper mold 100 and the lower mold 200 and the stability of the entire mold system.

[0040] In this embodiment, the ball head base 311 is made of heat-insulating material. This design can effectively block the heat generated during the candy making process from being transferred to the side wall of the upper mold 100, preventing the elastic ball head 310 from being affected by heat and extending the service life of the elastic ball head 310.

[0041] The ball head base 311 is made of heat-insulating material. During candy making, the mold often needs to be heated, generating a significant amount of heat. Without heat insulation, this heat can easily transfer to the side wall of the upper mold 100, affecting the elastic ball head 310. Once heated, the elastic properties of the elastic ball head 310 may change, leading to a poorer connection effect of the elastic latch 300, or even loss of elasticity. The ball head base 311, made of heat-insulating material, acts like a robust firewall, effectively preventing heat transfer to the side wall of the upper mold 100 and preventing the elastic ball head 310 from losing its elasticity due to heat. This ensures that the elastic ball head 310 maintains good elasticity, extending its service life and reducing the frequency of mold repair or replacement due to performance degradation, thus saving costs.

[0042] In this embodiment, the elastic groove 320 is connected to the groove base 321, and the groove base 321 is connected to the side wall of the lower mold 200. The groove base 321 provides reliable support for the elastic groove 320, ensuring the accurate positioning of the elastic groove 320 in the mold.

[0043] The elastic groove 320 is connected to the groove base 321, which in turn is connected to the side wall of the lower mold 200. The groove base 321 provides reliable support for the elastic groove 320, ensuring its accurate positioning within the mold. Only when the elastic groove 320 is precisely positioned can it perfectly engage with the elastic ball head 310, ensuring the normal function of the elastic latch 300.

[0044] In this embodiment, the groove base 321 is made of heat-insulating material. Similarly, the heat-insulating groove base 321 can prevent heat from adversely affecting the elastic groove 320 and maintain the performance stability of the elastic groove 320.

[0045] The groove base 321 is also made of heat-insulating material. The heat-insulating groove base 321 can effectively prevent heat from adversely affecting the elastic groove 320, maintain the performance stability of the elastic groove 320, and enable the mold to maintain a stable working state during long-term use.

[0046] In this embodiment, the outer surface of the elastic ball head 310 and the inner wall of the elastic groove 320 are provided with anti-slip texture. The anti-slip texture can increase the friction between the elastic ball head 310 and the elastic groove 320, further improving the stability of the elastic latch 300 in the locked state and preventing relative displacement between the upper mold 100 and the lower mold 200 during the manufacturing process.

[0047] Both the outer surface of the elastic ball head 310 and the inner wall of the elastic groove 320 are provided with anti-slip textures. These anti-slip textures significantly increase the friction between the elastic ball head 310 and the elastic groove 320, acting like countless tiny "grips" between them, further improving the stability of the elastic lock 300 in the locked state. During candy making, the mold may be subjected to various vibrations and external forces. If the friction between the elastic ball head 310 and the elastic groove 320 is insufficient, the upper mold 100 and the lower mold 200 may experience relative displacement. The presence of the anti-slip textures ensures that the upper mold 100 and the lower mold 200 always fit tightly together and will not misalign due to external factors, providing a reliable guarantee for the candy making process.

[0048] Operating Principle: When using this candy mold, the upper mold 100 and lower mold 200 need to be engaged. Since both the elastic ball head 310 and the elastic groove 320 are made of elastic material, when the upper mold 100 is pressed downwards, the elastic ball head 310 gradually approaches and embeds into the elastic groove 320. During this process, the elastic material undergoes elastic deformation, providing a cushioning effect and preventing a hard collision between the upper mold 100 and the lower mold 200. Simultaneously, the anti-slip texture on the elastic ball head 310 and the elastic groove 320 interacts, generating significant friction, causing the upper mold 100 and lower mold 200 to fit tightly together and lock in the appropriate position, forming a stable candy cavity. After the candy is made, by applying appropriate external force to overcome the friction between the elastic ball head 310 and the elastic groove 320, the elastic ball head 310 disengages from the elastic groove 320, thereby separating the upper mold 100 and the lower mold 200.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A confectionery mould, characterised in that, The application relates to a candy mold comprising an upper mold, a lower mold and a plurality of elastic buckles, wherein the upper mold and the lower mold are buckled to form a candy cavity and are locked by the elastic buckles, the elastic buckles comprise elastic ball heads arranged on the upper mold and elastic grooves arranged on the lower mold, the elastic ball heads are made of elastic material, and the elastic grooves are made of elastic material.

2. The confectionery mold of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of the elastic ball heads are symmetrically arranged on two sides of the upper mold, and a plurality of the elastic grooves are symmetrically arranged on two sides of the lower mold.

3. The confectionary mold of claim 1, wherein, The elastic ball heads are in a semispherical shape, and the elastic grooves are semispherical grooves matched with the elastic ball heads.

4. The confectionary mold of claim 1, wherein, The elastic ball heads are connected to ball head bases, and the ball head bases are connected to side walls of the upper mold.

5. The confectionery mold of claim 4, wherein, The ball head bases are made of heat insulation material.

6. The confectionary mold of claim 1, wherein, The elastic grooves are connected to groove bases, and the groove bases are connected to side walls of the lower mold.

7. The confectionery mold of claim 6, wherein, The groove bases are made of heat insulation material.

8. The confectionary mold of claim 1, wherein, An outer surface of the elastic ball head is provided with anti-skid textures.

9. The confectionary mold of claim 1, wherein, An inner wall of the elastic groove is provided with anti-skid textures.

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