Cleaning mechanism for rice ball forming mold

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, in particular to a cleaning mechanism for a rice ball forming mold. The die cleaning device comprises a die conveying plate, a punching machine, a fixing frame, a rack, a driving gear and a sliding cleaning assembly. The die conveying plate is erected on the ground, the punching machine is installed above the die conveying plate, the fixing frame is fixed to the die conveying plate and located over the die conveying plate, the number of the racks is two, the tooth surfaces of the two racks are adjacent, the driving gear is located between the two racks, and the number of the sliding cleaning assemblies corresponds to the number of the racks. The rack slides to drive the sliding cleaning assembly to move. The driving gear rotates to drive the rack meshed with the driving gear to horizontally move, and the rack moves to drive the sliding cleaning assembly to conduct sliding cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to a cleaning mechanism for rice ball forming molds. Background Technology

[0002] A rice popcorn forming machine is a food processing device specifically designed for making rice popcorn. It processes raw materials such as rice into delicious rice popcorn through a series of mechanical operations. The working principle of the rice popcorn forming machine mainly includes raw material conveying, heating and puffing, forming, and packaging. First, raw materials such as rice are fed into the machine via a conveyor belt and treated at high temperatures by a heating device, causing the rice to puff rapidly. Next, the puffed rice is fed into a forming mold, where pressure and the shape of the mold shape it into spherical or other shapes of rice popcorn. Finally, the formed rice popcorn is conveyed to a packaging machine for packaging for storage and sale. Rice popcorn forming machines are widely used in the food processing industry, especially in snack food production enterprises. It can produce rice popcorn in various flavors and shapes, such as original, chocolate, and strawberry, to meet the needs of different consumers. In addition, rice popcorn forming machines can also be used to produce other similar puffed foods, such as corn popcorn and wheat popcorn.

[0003] However, existing rice popcorn forming mold machines often encounter the following problems during use: after the traditional mold forming machine is stamped, rice popcorn fragments will be generated on the surface. These fragments are excessive and have strong adsorption properties, making them difficult to clean thoroughly. If the rice popcorn fragments or residues are not cleaned for a long time, they will attract flying insects and affect product quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a cleaning mechanism for rice popcorn forming molds, effectively solving the problem mentioned in the background art where existing traditional mold forming machines produce rice popcorn debris on the surface after stamping. This debris is excessive, highly absorbent, and difficult to clean thoroughly. Furthermore, long-term uncleaning of rice popcorn debris or residue can attract flying insects, affecting product quality. This invention utilizes the rotation of a drive gear to drive a meshing rack to move horizontally. This rack displacement, in turn, drives a sliding cleaning component. The sliding of the cleaning rollers within the component causes the debris on the mold conveyor plate surface to be adsorbed, thus achieving the cleaning purpose.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A cleaning mechanism for rice ball forming molds includes:

[0007] A mold conveyor plate, which is erected on the ground;

[0008] A stamping press, which is mounted above the mold conveyor plate;

[0009] A fixing frame is fixed to the mold conveyor plate and is located directly above the mold conveyor plate;

[0010] Two racks are provided, located above the fixing frame, and the tooth surfaces of the two racks are adjacent;

[0011] A drive gear, wherein the drive gear is located between the two racks and meshes with the tooth surfaces of the two racks;

[0012] The sliding cleaning components are provided in a number corresponding to the rack, and each set of sliding cleaning components is installed on the bottom surface of the corresponding rack. The rack moves the sliding cleaning components by sliding.

[0013] The sliding cleaning component further includes:

[0014] A slide rail, which is mounted on the fixed frame;

[0015] The pulleys are provided in a plurality of them, and the side wheel surface of each pulley is slidably connected to the slide rail;

[0016] A groove, wherein the groove is formed on the inner wall of the slide rail;

[0017] A transmission rod, the top end of which passes through the groove and is fixedly connected to the pulley and the rack;

[0018] A turning frame, which is horizontally mounted at the bottom end of the transmission rod;

[0019] A cleaning roller body, one end of which is connected to the turning frame.

[0020] include:

[0021] A gantry frame, which is fixed to the fixed frame;

[0022] A drive motor, the output end of which passes through the gantry frame;

[0023] A toggle lever, one end of which is connected to the output end of the drive motor, and the other end of which is inserted into a limiting member;

[0024] The limiting member is attached to the outer surface of any one of the racks, and the limiting member is in a perpendicular position to the corresponding rack.

[0025] A limiting port is provided on the limiting member.

[0026] The two racks are positioned parallel to each other.

[0027] The turning frame is arranged horizontally, and the turning frame is perpendicular to the transmission rod.

[0028] The limiting opening is a strip-shaped opening.

[0029] The other end of the actuating lever is inserted into the limiting port of the limiting member.

[0030] The two ends of the lever are vertically angled.

[0031] The surface of the cleaning roller is covered with absorbent cotton.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the rotation of the active gear drives the meshing rack to move horizontally, and the displacement of the rack drives the sliding cleaning component to slide and clean. The sliding of the cleaning roller in the sliding cleaning component will cause the debris on the surface of the mold conveying plate to be adsorbed, thereby achieving the cleaning purpose. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the specific embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall shape of the present utility model.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a top view of the fixing frame of this utility model.

[0038] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Mold conveyor plate; 2. Press; 3. Fixed frame; 4. Rack; 5. Drive gear; 6. Sliding cleaning assembly; 61. Slide rail; 62. Pulley; 63. Slide groove; 64. Transmission rod; 65. Turning frame; 66. Cleaning roller; 7. Gantry frame; 8. Drive motor; 9. Actuating rod; 10. Limiting component; 11. Limiting port. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," and "linked" 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 will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a rice popcorn forming mold cleaning mechanism, which includes a mold conveying plate 1, a stamping machine 2, a fixing frame 3, a rack 4, a drive gear 5, and a sliding cleaning component 6.

[0042] A mold conveyor plate 1 is erected on the ground, and a stamping machine 2 is installed above it. The stamping machine 2 is responsible for stamping and shaping the rice into puffed rice, thus fixing the shape of the rice grains. The combination of the stamping machine 2 and the mold conveyor plate 1 ensures a smooth rice puffing and cleaning process. A fixing frame 3 is fixed to the mold conveyor plate 1, located directly above the stamping machine 2. Two racks 4 are provided, located above the fixing frame 3, with their tooth surfaces adjacent and parallel to each other. The two racks 4 interact, so that when one rack 4 moves during the cleaning process, the other rack 4 moves in the opposite direction. This symmetrical cleaning design allows for a more comprehensive cleaning of the mold surface, avoiding omissions in cleaning from a single direction.

[0043] The driving gear 5 is located between the two racks 4, and its teeth mesh with those of the two racks 4. The design of the driving gear 5 allows it to drive the entire cleaning system through meshing with the two racks 4, ensuring that the two racks 4 cooperate to improve efficiency and synchronization. The number of sliding cleaning components 6 corresponds to the number of racks 4, and each set of sliding cleaning components 6 is mounted on the bottom surface of its corresponding rack 4. The sliding of the racks 4 causes the sliding cleaning components 6 to move. The arrangement of the racks 4 and their parallel relationship, combined with the meshing mechanism, makes the driving of the cleaning system more stable and efficient. The adjacent tooth surfaces of the racks 4 ensure synchronous operation and prevent uneven cleaning results due to misalignment.

[0044] The sliding cleaning assembly 6 also includes: a slide rail 61 mounted on a fixed frame 3; several pulleys 62, each with its side surface slidably connected to the slide rail 61; the slide rail 61 and pulleys 62 are configured to allow the pulleys 62 to slide and ensure the cleaning assembly moves horizontally. The design of the chute 63 ensures that the movement of the transmission rod 64 and the cleaning roller 66 is restricted, preventing excessive movement or deviation from the trajectory. The chute 63 is formed on the inner wall of the slide rail 61. The top end of the transmission rod 64 passes through the chute 63, passes through the pulley 62, and is fixedly connected to the rack 4. A turning frame 65 is horizontally mounted at the bottom end of the transmission rod 64. The turning frame 65 is horizontally positioned and perpendicular to the transmission rod 64. One end of the cleaning roller 66 is connected to the turning frame 65. Through the cooperation of the transmission rod 64 and the cleaning roller 66, the cleaning roller 66 can contact the surface of the mold conveying plate 1, effectively removing debris. The design of the cleaning roller 66 with absorbent cotton on its surface enables it to absorb and clean rice crumbs, ensuring the cleanliness of the mold surface.

[0045] The gantry frame 7 is fixed to the fixed frame 3. The output end of the drive motor 8 passes through the gantry frame 7. One end of the actuating rod 9 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 8, and the other end of the actuating rod 9 is inserted into the limiting member 10. The other end of the actuating rod 9 is inserted into the limiting port 11 of the limiting member 10. Both ends of the actuating rod 9 are vertical turning ends. The limiting member 10 is attached to the outer surface of any rack 4, and the limiting member 10 and the corresponding rack 4 are in a perpendicular positional relationship. The limiting port 11 is opened on the limiting member 10 and is a strip-shaped opening. The drive motor 8 drives the rack 4 by rotating the actuating rod 9, thus promoting the cleaning process. The use of the motor automates the entire cleaning process and improves work efficiency. The design of the actuating rod 9 and the limiting member 10 allows the interaction between the actuating rod 9 driven by the motor and the limiting member 10 to control the sliding of the rack 4.

[0046] It should be noted that, in the rice popcorn forming mold cleaning mechanism designed in this utility model, when the press 2 has formed the rice popcorn and some rice popcorn debris remains, the drive motor 8 is started. The output end of the drive motor 8 rotates and drives the actuating rod 9. The rotation of one end of the actuating rod 9 will drive the other end to actuate the limiting port 11. The limiting member 10 will be forced to slide a corresponding rack 4. The sliding of the rack 4 will be guided by the sliding of the pulley 62 and the slide rail 61 to make a horizontal linear displacement. During the sliding process, the transmission rod 64 will slide under the limiting of the slide groove 63 due to the displacement of the rack 4. The sliding of the transmission rod 64 will drive the cleaning roller 66 at the bottom to slide on the outer surface of the mold conveying plate 1 and adsorb the rice popcorn debris on the surface of the mold conveying plate 1. Furthermore, the rotation of one rack 4 will drive the drive gear 5 to rotate, and the rotation of the drive gear 5 will drive another meshing rack 4, which in turn will drive another set of sliding cleaning components 6. The displacement direction of this rack 4 is opposite to the displacement direction of the previous rack 4, thereby driving the other set of sliding cleaning components 6 to slide and clean in the opposite direction. In this way, the cleaning range of the cleaning roller 66 can be expanded.

[0047] 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 may 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 rice crispie forming die cleaning mechanism, characterized by, Including: The mold conveying plate (1) is erected on the ground; The punch (2) is installed above the mold conveying plate (1); The fixed frame (3) is fixed on the mold conveying plate (1), and the fixed frame (3) is located directly above the mold conveying plate (1); The rack (4) is provided with two, two rack (4) is located above the fixed frame (3), and the tooth surface of two rack (4) is adjacent; The driving gear (5) is located between two rack (4), and the driving gear (5) is engaged with the tooth surface of two rack (4); The sliding cleaning assembly (6) is provided with a corresponding number of rack (4), and each group of sliding cleaning assembly (6) is installed on the bottom surface of the corresponding rack (4), and the rack (4) drives the displacement of the sliding cleaning assembly (6) by sliding.

2. A rice crispie mould cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The sliding cleaning assembly (6) further comprises: The slide rail (61) is installed on the fixed frame (3); The pulley (62) is provided with a plurality of, and the side wheel surface of each pulley (62) is slidably connected with the slide rail (61); The sliding groove (63) is formed in the inner wall of the slide rail (61); The transmission rod (64) is fixedly connected with the pulley (62) and the rack (4) through the sliding groove (63) at the top end; The turning frame (65) is transversely installed at the bottom end of the transmission rod (64); The cleaning roller body (66) is connected with the turning frame (65) at one end.

3. The rice crispie ball forming mold cleaning mechanism of claim 1, wherein, Including: The portal frame (7) is fixed on the fixed frame (3); The driving motor (8) is provided with an output end through the portal frame (7); The poking rod (9) is connected with the output end of the driving motor (8) at one end, and the other end of the poking rod (9) is inserted into the limiting piece (10); The limiting piece (10) is attached to the outer surface of any one rack (4), and the limiting piece (10) is in perpendicular position relationship with the corresponding rack (4); The limiting opening (11) is formed in the limiting piece (10).

4. The rice crispie ball forming mold cleaning mechanism of claim 1, wherein, Two rack (4) is in parallel position relationship with each other.

5. The rice crispie ball forming mold cleaning mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The turning frame (65) is transversely arranged, and the turning frame (65) is in perpendicular position relationship with the transmission rod (64).

6. A rice crispie mould cleaning mechanism according to claim 3, wherein, The limiting opening (11) is a strip-shaped opening.

7. The rice crispie ball forming mold cleaning mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The other end of the poking rod (9) is inserted into the limiting opening (11) of the limiting piece (10).

8. The rice crispie ball forming mold cleaning mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The two ends of the poking rod (9) are vertical turning ends.

9. The rice crispie ball forming mold cleaning mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The surface of the cleaning roller body (66) is covered with adsorbing cotton.

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