Continuous forming and cooling integrated device for soft sweets

Abstract

The utility model discloses a continuous forming and cooling integrated device for soft sweets, and relates to the technical field of food processing equipment. The device comprises a fixed table, one side of the top of the fixed table is fixedly connected with a feeder, the other side of the top of the fixed table is fixedly connected with a cooling mechanism, and the top of the cooling mechanism is fixedly connected with a purification mechanism. Through the arrangement of the cooling mechanism, soft sweets directly enter the cooling box to be cooled after being fed by the feeder, manual intervention and pollution risks are reduced, the interior of the cooling box is divided into three cooling gradients, the first gradient is a rapid shaping area, a thin shell layer is rapidly formed on the surface of syrup through ultralow-temperature cold air, and therefore the soft sweets are rapidly shaped. The second gradient is a structure strengthening area, orderly crosslinking of gelatin molecules is promoted through low-temperature cold air, the toughness of the soft sweets is improved, the third gradient is a temperature balance area, epidermis shrinkage caused by excessive shrinkage is avoided through isothermal air supply, and meanwhile the glossiness of the product is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of food processing equipment, and in particular relates to an integrated device for continuous molding and cooling of soft candy. Background Technology

[0002] Soft candy is a type of soft and elastic candy, available in transparent and semi-transparent forms. It has a high water content, typically 10%-20%. Most soft candies are fruit-flavored, but some are milky or refreshing. Their shape varies depending on the molding process, ranging from rectangular to irregular. Soft candy is a soft, elastic, and chewy functional candy, primarily made from gelatin, syrup, and other raw materials. Through multiple processing steps, it is created into beautiful and shelf-stable solid candies with different shapes, textures, and flavors, possessing elasticity and a chewy texture. During processing, soft candy generally requires cooling devices to achieve its desired shape.

[0003] However, existing cooling devices generally use a single-temperature cold air circulation system with a fixed cooling medium temperature, which cannot meet the non-linear cooling requirements of the syrup coagulation process. For example, insufficient initial cooling rate will cause condensation on the syrup surface, forming a sticky layer. If the later cooling temperature is too high, it will cause excessive shrinkage of the gelatin network, making the product brittle. In addition, most cooling devices are open structures and are not equipped with a top air purification system, which will allow dust in the air to enter the cooling box. Although some high-end equipment is equipped with a purification device, its disassembly is relatively troublesome, which will make it difficult to clean the internal components.

[0004] To address these issues, we have provided a continuous molding and cooling system for gummy candies. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a continuous molding and cooling integrated device for soft candies. By combining the cooling mechanism and the purification mechanism, it solves the problem of dust easily entering the cooling box due to the single-temperature cold air circulation system in the existing molding and cooling integrated device.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0007] This utility model relates to a continuous molding and cooling integrated device for soft candies, comprising a fixed platform, a feeder fixedly connected to one side of the top of the fixed platform, a cooling mechanism fixedly connected to the other side of the top of the fixed platform, a purification mechanism fixedly connected to the top of the cooling mechanism, and a cooling box including a cooling tank. The bottom two sides of the cooling box are fixedly connected to the fixed platform. A fan is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the cooling box, and a guide pipe is provided at the bottom of the fan. The top of the guide pipe is fixedly connected to the cooling box, and a condenser is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the guide pipe. A flow divider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the guide pipe. Circulation boxes are fixedly connected to both sides of the cooling box. The condenser extends through the inner cavity of the cooling box and into the inner cavity of the circulation box on both sides. A diffuser is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the circulation box. The cooling system includes a fan, a liquid inlet pipe fixedly connected to one side of the condenser tube, and the liquid inlet pipe extending to the inner cavity of the circulation tank on the other side. There are three fans and three guide pipes, creating three cooling gradients within the cooling tank. The guide pipes direct cold air to the syrup surface. Multiple flow dividers are fixedly connected to the guide pipes on both sides, ensuring the cold air blown onto the syrup evenly covers its surface. The condenser tube's outlet is located on one side of the cooling fan, and the circulation tank cavity with the cooling fan is equipped with an inclined plate to prevent condensate residue from remaining inside. The condenser tube's inlet is located in another circulation tank cavity, and a water pump is fixedly connected to its surface to extract condensate from the circulation tank. A heat dissipation hole is located directly opposite the cooling fan to facilitate air circulation within the circulation tank.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the purification mechanism includes a box body, the bottom of the box body is movably connected to the cooling box, a dustproof net is movably connected to the top of the inner cavity of the box body, an activated carbon plate is movably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the box body, an outer shell is fixedly connected to one side of the box body, a spring is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the outer shell, a locking block is provided on one side of the spring, a push rod is fixedly connected to the other side of the locking block, a locking groove is opened on the top of the cooling box, one side of the locking block is slidably connected to the locking groove, and there are three boxes, all located at the top of the central shaft of the fan, which can purify the air entering the cooling box. The dustproof net is used to block dust in the air from entering the cooling box, and the activated carbon plate is used to adsorb bacteria and odors in the air to avoid them affecting the product.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a conveyor belt is provided at the bottom of the feeder, both sides of the conveyor belt are movably connected to the fixed platform, and the other side of the conveyor belt extends to the other side of the cooling box for conveying the mold.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a lid is movably connected to the top of the box body via a hinge, and a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the lid. When using the condenser tube, the lid is closed to ensure the airtightness of the box body and prevent the loss of cold air, which would reduce the cooling efficiency. The handle makes it more convenient to open and close the lid.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a movable groove is provided on one side of the inner cavity of the box, and the dustproof net is slidably connected to the movable groove on one side. The movable groove can not only limit the range of motion of the dustproof net, but also make it easier to disassemble.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a limiting groove is provided on the other side of the inner cavity of the box, and one side of the activated carbon plate is slidably connected to the limiting groove. The limiting groove can limit the range of motion of the activated carbon plate.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a groove is provided on the top of the outer shell, and a slider is fixedly connected to the top of the card block. The top of the slider is slidably connected to the groove. The groove and the slider can limit the range of motion of the card block and improve the stability of the card block during operation.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that a water tank is fixedly connected to one side of the cooling box, a water pipe is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the water tank, the other side of the water pipe passes through the inner cavity of the cooling box and is fixedly connected to a pump body, an atomizing nozzle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pump body, and a water inlet is provided on one side of the water tank to facilitate the worker to inject water into the water tank. The atomizing nozzle can form water mist from the water entering the cooling box to perform preliminary cooling of the syrup.

[0015] The present invention has the following beneficial effects.

[0016] 1. The cooling mechanism of this utility model allows the soft candy to directly enter the cooling box for cooling after being fed by the feeder, reducing the risk of manual intervention and contamination. The cooling box is divided into three cooling gradients: the first gradient is a rapid shaping zone, where ultra-low temperature cold air quickly forms a thin shell layer on the surface of the syrup to prevent sticking during subsequent transportation; the second gradient is a structural strengthening zone, where low temperature cold air promotes the orderly cross-linking of gelatin molecules to improve the toughness of the soft candy; and the third gradient is a temperature balance zone, where isothermal air supply avoids excessive shrinkage that causes surface wrinkling, while also improving the product's gloss. The atomizing nozzles ensure that water mist evaporates instantly upon contact with the syrup surface, achieving rapid cooling.

[0017] 2. The circulation box and fan design of this utility model enable rapid cooling when the condenser flows into the circulation box. The liquid delivery pipe allows the cooled condensate to re-enter the condenser, completing the condensate circulation and ensuring the continuity of cooling operations. The purification mechanism allows the device to operate with only the fan when the ambient temperature is low, effectively reducing energy consumption. The locking blocks and slots allow the box to be quickly removed from the cooling box, facilitating cleaning of the internal components and improving the practicality of the purification mechanism. The movable slot and limiting slot allow the dustproof net and activated carbon plate to be removed separately from the box for individual cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a continuous molding and cooling system for gummy candies.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the cooling mechanism in a continuous molding and cooling integrated device for gummy candies.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the purification mechanism in a continuous molding and cooling integrated device for gummy candies.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of point A in the continuous molding and cooling integrated device for gummy candies.

[0023] Figure 5 A three-dimensional view of the atomizing nozzle in a continuous molding and cooling integrated device for gummy candies.

[0024] In the attached diagram: 1. Fixed platform; 2. Feeder; 3. Cooling mechanism; 301. Cooling box; 302. Fan; 303. Guide pipe; 304. Condenser pipe; 305. Diverter plate; 306. Circulation box; 307. Cooling fan; 308. Infusion pipe; 4. Purification mechanism; 401. Box body; 402. Dustproof net; 403. Activated carbon plate; 404. Outer shell; 405. Spring; 406. Locking block; 407. Push rod; 408. Locking slot; 5. Conveyor belt; 6. Box cover; 7. Handle; 8. Movable groove; 9. Limiting groove; 10. Slide groove; 11. Slider; 12. Water tank; 13. Water pipe; 14. Pump body; 15. Atomizing nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model is a continuous molding and cooling integrated device for soft candies, including a fixed platform 1. A feeder 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the fixed platform 1, and a cooling mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the other side of the top of the fixed platform 1. A purification mechanism 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the cooling mechanism 3. The cooling mechanism 3 includes a cooling box 301. Both sides of the bottom of the cooling box 301 are fixedly connected to the fixed platform 1. A fan 302 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the cooling box 301. A guide pipe 303 is provided at the bottom of the fan 302. The top of the guide pipe 303 is connected to the cooling box 301. Cooling tank 301 is fixedly connected. A condenser pipe 304 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the guide pipe 303. A flow divider plate 305 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the guide pipe 303. Circulation tanks 306 are fixedly connected to both sides of cooling tank 301. The condenser pipe 304 passes through the inner cavity of cooling tank 301 on both sides and extends to the inner cavity of circulation tank 306. A cooling fan 307 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of circulation tank 306. An infusion pipe 308 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner cavity of condenser pipe 304. The other side of the infusion pipe 308 extends to the inner cavity of circulation tank 306.

[0028] Specifically: There are three fans 302 and three guide pipes 303, which can divide the interior of the cooling box 301 into three cooling gradients. The guide pipes 303 can guide the cold air to the surface of the syrup. There are multiple flow dividers 305, and both sides are fixedly connected to the guide pipes 303, so that the cold air blown towards the syrup can evenly cover its surface. The liquid outlet of the condenser pipe 304 is located on one side of the cooling fan 307, and the inner cavity of the circulation box 306 with the cooling fan 307 is provided with an inclined plate to prevent condensate from remaining in the circulation box 306. The liquid inlet of the condenser pipe 304 is located in the inner cavity of another circulation box 306, and a water pump is fixedly connected to its surface to extract the condensate inside the circulation box 306. A heat dissipation hole is opened directly opposite the cooling fan 307 to complete the air circulation inside the circulation box 306.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] Please see Figure 1-5Based on Embodiment 1, the purification mechanism 4 includes a box body 401. The bottom of the box body 401 is movably connected to the cooling box 301. A dustproof net 402 is movably connected to the top of the inner cavity of the box body 401. An activated carbon plate 403 is movably connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the box body 401. A shell 404 is fixedly connected to one side of the box body 401. A spring 405 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the shell 404. A locking block 406 is provided on one side of the spring 405. A push rod 407 is fixedly connected to the other side of the locking block 406. A slot 408 is opened on the top of the cooling box 301. One side of the locking block 406 is slidably connected to the slot 408. A conveyor belt 5 is provided at the bottom of the feeder 2. Both sides of the conveyor belt 5 are movably connected to the fixed platform 1. A lid 6 is hinged to the top of the box, and a handle 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the lid 6. A movable groove 8 is provided on one side of the inner cavity of the box body 401. A dustproof net 402 is slidably connected to the movable groove 8 on one side. A limiting groove 9 is provided on the other side of the inner cavity of the box body 401. An activated carbon plate 403 is slidably connected to the limiting groove 9 on one side. A sliding groove 10 is provided on the top of the outer shell 404. A slider 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the locking block 406. The top of the slider 11 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 10. A water tank 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the cooling box 301. A water pipe 13 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the water tank 12. A pump body 14 is fixedly connected to the other side of the water pipe 13 through the inner cavity of the cooling box 301. An atomizing nozzle 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pump body 14.

[0031] Specifically: There are three boxes 401, all located at the top of the central shaft of the fan 302, which can purify the air entering the cooling box 301. The dust filter 402 is used to block dust in the air from entering the cooling box 301. The activated carbon plate 403 is used to absorb bacteria and odors in the air to prevent them from affecting the product. The conveyor belt 5 extends to the other side of the cooling box 301 for transporting the mold. When using the condenser pipe 304, the box cover 6 is closed to ensure the airtightness of the box and prevent the loss of cold air from reducing the cooling efficiency. The handle 7 opens the box cover 6. In addition to making closure more convenient, the movable groove 8 not only restricts the movement range of the dustproof net 402, but also makes its disassembly more convenient. The setting of the limiting groove 9 can restrict the movement range of the activated carbon plate 403. The setting of the sliding groove 10 and the slider 11 can restrict the movement range of the card block 406, improving the stability of the card block 406 during operation. A water inlet is provided on one side of the water tank 12 so that the staff can fill the water tank 12 with water. The atomizing nozzle 15 can form water mist from the water entering the cooling box 301 to initially cool the syrup.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, the operator installs the mold on the conveyor belt 5 and starts the device. The mold is driven by the conveyor belt 5 and enters the cooling box 301 after being fed by the feeder 2. The pump body 14 delivers water from the water tank 12 into the atomizing nozzle 15 through the water pipe 13. The atomizing nozzle 15 turns the water into a mist and sprays it evenly onto the surface of the syrup. Because the initial temperature of the syrup is high, the water mist will evaporate rapidly when it is about to contact the syrup, completing the initial cooling. When the mold reaches the bottom of the fan 302, the fan 302 starts and blows the cold air formed inside the guide pipe 303 of the condenser 304 evenly onto the surface of the syrup through the distributor 305. The condensate in the condenser 304 enters the circulation box 306 through the outlet. After being cooled by the cooling fan 307, the condensate is transported by the delivery pipe 308 into the circulation box on the other side of the cooling box 301. 306, while the liquid inlet of the condenser tube 304 is pumped back to the condenser tube 304 by a water pump to complete the condenser circulation and ensure the continuity of cooling operation. When the ambient temperature of the device is low, the condenser circulation system is shut off. By opening the box cover 6, external air is allowed to enter the cooling box 301. When the air enters the cooling box 301 through the box body 401, the dust is blocked by the dustproof net 402, and the bacteria and odor contained therein are adsorbed by the activated carbon plate 403. When it is necessary to clean the inside of the box body 401, the push rod 407 is pressed to one side. The push rod 407 drives the locking block 406 to move to one side. The movement of the locking block 406 will compress the spring 405. When the locking block 406 is disengaged from the locking slot 408, the box body 401 can be pulled out upwards. After releasing the push rod 407, the spring 405 extends and drives the locking block 406 and the push rod 407 to automatically reset.

[0033] The preferred embodiments of the present utility model disclosed above are only used to help illustrate the present utility model. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the present utility model to the specific implementation methods described. The present specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principle and practical application of the present utility model, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and utilize the present utility model.

Claims

1. A continuous forming and cooling device for gummy, comprising a fixed table (1), characterized in that: The top side of the fixed table (1) is fixedly connected with a feeder (2), and the other side of the top of the fixed table (1) is fixedly connected with a cooling mechanism (3), and the top of the cooling mechanism (3) is fixedly connected with a purification mechanism (4). The cooling mechanism (3) comprises a cooling box (301), the bottom of the cooling box (301) is fixedly connected with the fixed table (1), the top of the inner cavity of the cooling box (301) is fixedly connected with a fan (302), the bottom of the fan (302) is provided with a flow guide pipe (303), the top of the flow guide pipe (303) is fixedly connected with the cooling box (301), the inner cavity of the flow guide pipe (303) is fixedly connected with a condenser pipe (304), the bottom of the inner cavity of the flow guide pipe (303) is fixedly connected with a flow dividing plate (305), the two sides of the cooling box (301) are fixedly connected with a circulating box (306), the two sides of the condenser pipe (304) penetrate through the inner cavity of the cooling box (301) and extend into the inner cavity of the circulating box (306), the inner cavity of the circulating box (306) is fixedly connected with a heat dissipation fan (307), one side of the inner cavity of the condenser pipe (304) is fixedly connected with a liquid delivery pipe (308), and the other side of the liquid delivery pipe (308) extends into the inner cavity of the circulating box (306).

2. The gummy continuous forming cooling integrated device of claim 1, wherein: The purification mechanism (4) comprises a box body (401), the bottom of the box body (401) is movably connected with the cooling box (301), the top of the inner cavity of the box body (401) is movably connected with a dustproof net (402), the bottom of the inner cavity of the box body (401) is movably connected with an activated carbon plate (403), one side of the box body (401) is fixedly connected with an outer shell (404), the inner cavity of the outer shell (404) is fixedly connected with a spring (405), one side of the spring (405) is provided with a clamping block (406), the other side of the clamping block (406) is fixedly connected with a push rod (407), the top of the cooling box (301) is provided with a clamping groove (408), and one side of the clamping block (406) is slidably connected with the clamping groove (408).

3. The gummy continuous forming cooling integrated device of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the feeder (2) is provided with a conveying belt (5), and the two sides of the conveying belt (5) are movably connected with the fixed table (1).

4. The gummy continuous forming cooling integrated device of claim 2, wherein: The top of the box body (401) is movably connected with a box cover (6) through a hinge, and the top of the box cover (6) is fixedly connected with a handle (7).

5. The gummy continuous forming cooling integrated device of claim 2, wherein: One side of the inner cavity of the box body (401) is provided with a movable groove (8), and one side of the dustproof net (402) is slidably connected with the movable groove (8).

6. The gummy continuous forming cooling integrated device of claim 2, wherein: The other side of the inner cavity of the box body (401) is provided with a limiting groove (9), and one side of the activated carbon plate (403) is slidably connected with the limiting groove (9).

7. The gummy continuous forming cooling integrated device of claim 2, wherein: The top of the outer shell (404) is provided with a sliding groove (10), the top of the clamping block (406) is fixedly connected with a sliding block (11), and the top of the sliding block (11) is slidably connected with the sliding groove (10).

8. The gummy continuous forming cooling integrated device of claim 1, wherein: One side of the cooling box (301) is fixedly connected with a water tank (12), the inner cavity of the water tank (12) is fixedly connected with a water pipe (13), the other side of the water pipe (13) penetrates through the inner cavity of the cooling box (301) and is fixedly connected with a pump body (14), and the bottom of the pump body (14) is fixedly connected with an atomizing nozzle (15).

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