Non-stop candy demolding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a non-stop candy demolding device which comprises a frame body, transmission assemblies, a driving assembly and an adsorption assembly, the driving assembly and the transmission assemblies are assembled on the frame body, the number of the transmission assemblies is two, and the adsorption assembly is installed on the transmission assemblies and located at a vacuum demolding station on one side of a conveying chain. The driving assembly drives the adsorption assembly to reciprocate at the vacuum demolding station through the transmission assembly and provides power for the conveying chain, and when the adsorption assembly and a mold move in the same direction, the adsorption assembly and the mold move synchronously. The non-stop candy demolding device shows efficient, stable and continuous demolding operation capacity, meets the large-scale and high-efficiency requirements of candy production, and has very high practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of food processing, and in particular to a non-stop candy demolding device. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing automation in the food processing industry, confectionery production has shifted from traditional manual operations to large-scale assembly line production. Demolding, as a core process in confectionery manufacturing, directly impacts the integrity of the product's shape and production efficiency. Regardless of whether casting, stamping, or extrusion molding processes are used, the adhesion between the candy and the mold must be released through appropriate demolding techniques to ensure the candy's shape remains intact and meets the demands of industrial production.

[0003] A vacuum demolding device is a specialized piece of equipment that uses negative pressure to separate candies. Several molds containing candies are fixed sequentially on a conveyor chain. The conveyor chain rotates to move the molds. To facilitate demolding, a vacuum demolding station is provided at the end of the conveyor chain. The molds located at the vacuum demolding station move downwards vertically, with the mold plates vertical. The vacuum demolding device is positioned on one side of the conveyor chain, with the candy-containing side of the mold facing the vacuum demolding device. In practice, after the mold reaches the vacuum demolding station, the control system of the conveyor line issues a command to reduce the speed of the drive motor and stop it, thereby stopping the conveyor chain and the mold. At this time, the vacuum demolding device starts working, adhering closely to the mold, and the vacuum pump starts to draw a vacuum. The candy is attracted and gradually separates from the mold. Then the vacuum demolding device stops drawing air and separates from the mold, and the candy falls into the collection component, completing the demolding of the candy. The drive motor of the conveyor line starts again, and the conveyor chain carries the mold away from the vacuum demolding station until the next mold arrives at the vacuum demolding station. This cycle is repeated to demold the candy from each mold in turn.

[0004] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, the mold must be stopped after moving to the vacuum demolding station so that the vacuum demolding device can perform the demolding operation. Frequent stoppages of the conveyor line for demolding significantly increase the demolding time of the candy, reduce production efficiency, and the frequent start-ups and shutdowns of the conveyor line will significantly increase energy consumption and accelerate equipment wear. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, one of the objectives of this utility model is to provide a candy demolding device that does not require machine operation.

[0006] This application provides a non-stop candy demolding device, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A non-stop candy demolding device includes a frame, a transmission assembly, a drive assembly, and an adsorption assembly. The drive assembly and the transmission assembly are assembled on the frame. Two sets of the transmission assembly are configured. The adsorption assembly is installed on the transmission assembly and located at a vacuum demolding station on one side of the conveyor chain. The drive assembly drives the adsorption assembly to reciprocate at the vacuum demolding station through the transmission assembly and provides power to the conveyor chain. When the adsorption assembly moves in the same direction as the mold, the adsorption assembly moves synchronously with the mold.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the conveyor chain transports the mold to the vacuum demolding station. The transmission component drives the adsorption component to move at the vacuum demolding station. The adsorption component has two operation processes: demolding state and reset state. In the demolding state, the adsorption component moves downward synchronously with the mold to complete demolding. This ensures that the adsorption component can closely adhere to the mold, effectively utilizing the vacuum adsorption force to remove the candy from the mold, improving the demolding success rate and avoiding demolding failure due to the speed difference between the mold and the adsorption component. In the reset state, the adsorption component moves upward to reset, while the conveyor chain drives the next mold to be demolded to the vacuum demolding station. When the next mold to be demolded arrives at the vacuum demolding station, the adsorption component returns to its initial position, allowing for immediate demolding operation. This non-stop cyclic operation mode greatly improves production efficiency, reduces time waste in the production process, meets the needs of large-scale and high-efficiency candy production, and has strong practicality and market competitiveness.

[0009] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear, a first transmission shaft, a cylindrical cam, and a follower. The driving assembly drives the second bevel gear to rotate. The first bevel gear meshes with the second bevel gear, and the included angle between the axes of the two gears is 90°. The first bevel gear is coaxially connected to the first transmission shaft. The cylindrical cam is sleeved on the end of the first transmission shaft away from the first bevel gear. A curved groove is formed on the cylindrical cam. One end of the follower is slidably installed in the curved groove, and the other end is linked with the adsorption assembly.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear mesh, converting the rotation of the drive component into the rotation of the first transmission shaft in another direction. The cylindrical cam, which is coaxially connected to the first transmission shaft, slides with the follower through the curved groove, converting the rotational motion into the reciprocating linear motion of the adsorption component. This transmission chain design realizes the spatial motion conversion of power transmission.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission assembly further includes a first slide rail, a second slide rail, a first slider, a second slider, and a timing belt. The first slide rail and the second slide rail are mounted on the frame. The first slider is slidably mounted on the first slide rail and fixedly connected to the driven member. The second slider is slidably mounted on the second slide rail and fixedly connected to the adsorption assembly. The timing belt is mounted on the frame through multiple timing pulleys. The first slider and the second slider are linked by the timing belt.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation between the slide rail and the slider reduces friction and resistance during movement, improving the smoothness of movement. The use of a synchronous belt to connect the first and second sliders enables the linkage between the driven component and the adsorption assembly at different positions and directions. Simultaneously, the rotation of the cylindrical cam is converted into the reciprocating up-and-down movement of the adsorption assembly at the vacuum demolding station, meeting the action requirements of both the demolding and reset states. The design of the entire transmission assembly allows the adsorption assembly to accurately and stably complete the demolding operation at the vacuum demolding station, while also ensuring the efficient operation and continuous working capability of the candy demolding device, saving time in candy production and improving the working efficiency of the candy production line.

[0013] Preferably, the adsorption assembly includes a housing, an adsorption plate, a vacuum nozzle, and a vacuum tank. The two ends of the housing are respectively fixed to the second slider. The vacuum tank is assembled on the housing. The adsorption plate is installed on the side of the vacuum tank near the mold. The adsorption plate has a plurality of adsorption holes. A plurality of vacuum nozzles are correspondingly provided. Each vacuum nozzle is installed in a corresponding adsorption hole. The end of the vacuum nozzle away from the mold extends into the vacuum tank and communicates with the vacuum tank.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the two ends of the shell are rigidly connected to the second slider and slide in cooperation with the second slide rail, realizing the movement of the adsorption component in the vacuum demolding station. The vacuum tank is connected to the external negative pressure equipment to create a vacuum environment. The adsorption holes on the adsorption plate are precisely aligned with the candy on the mold surface. The vacuum nozzle is embedded in the adsorption hole, and its tail end forms an airflow passage with the inside of the vacuum tank. When the vacuum system is started, the negative pressure covers the surface of the candy through the nozzle and is evenly distributed for adsorption, realizing the vacuum demolding of the candy by the adsorption component.

[0015] Preferably, the side of the adsorption plate away from the vacuum tank has several protrusions.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the protrusions on the adsorption plate greatly improve the demolding effect of the movable candy demolding device. In the process of candy demolding, vacuuming is a key step, which aims to use the pressure difference to suck the candy out of the mold. If the adsorption plate is completely attached to the surface of the mold, excessive negative pressure is easily generated during vacuuming. This will not only hinder the smooth demolding of the candy, but may also damage the shape of the candy. However, the conical protrusions on the adsorption plate form a tiny gap when their tips contact the surface of the mold. Air flows into the vacuum nozzle through this tiny gap to form an airflow circulation, which allows the candy to be removed from the mold more easily and completely, improving the success rate and efficiency of demolding.

[0017] Preferably, the vacuum tank is divided into four independent chambers, each of which is provided with two vacuum pipes. The vacuum pipes pass through the shell and are connected to an external vacuum pump.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of four independent chambers enables the vacuum tank to achieve precise zone control. In terms of energy utilization efficiency, compared with a large-area vacuum tank, four small vacuum chambers require less energy and less time to achieve the same adsorption effect, avoiding unnecessary energy waste, reducing production costs, and conforming to the production concept of energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0019] Preferably, the adsorption assembly further includes a push rod cylinder, which is installed inside the housing, and the piston of the push rod cylinder is connected to the side of the vacuum tank away from the adsorption plate.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, during the demolding operation, the push rod cylinder can apply a certain pushing or pulling force to the vacuum can through its extension and retraction action, which helps to adjust the relative position and degree of fit between the vacuum can and the candy mold, thereby optimizing the adsorption effect and improving the success rate of demolding.

[0021] Preferably, a reset spring assembly is installed on each of the two inner sides of the housing. The reset spring assembly includes a spring, a guide post, a guide block, and an abutment block. The guide block is installed on the two inner sides of the housing. One end of the guide post penetrates the housing and is connected to the adsorption plate, and the other end penetrates the guide block and is connected to the abutment block. One end of the spring is installed on the side of the guide block away from the adsorption plate, and the other end is connected to the abutment block.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, when the pusher cylinder pushes the vacuum tank and adsorption plate close to the candy mold for adsorption, the spring is compressed and stores elastic potential energy. When the pusher cylinder withdraws its thrust, the elastic potential energy stored in the reset spring is released, quickly pulling the adsorption plate back to its initial position. This automatic reset function ensures that the device can quickly prepare for the next demolding operation, greatly improving production efficiency and reducing the time and effort required for manual intervention.

[0023] Preferably, an air blowing assembly is mounted above the adsorption plate. The air blowing assembly includes an air blowing head and an air blowing pipe. The air outlet of the air blowing head is aligned with the surface of the adsorption plate, and the tail of the air blowing head is connected to the air blowing pipe.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the air blowing head and air blowing pipe can use the shearing force generated by the airflow to break the residual adhesion between the adsorption plate and the candy after vacuum adsorption, and blow off the candy that has not completely detached. The success rate of candy demolding is further improved by airflow assistance.

[0025] Preferably, the bottom of the housing is equipped with a guide slide, which is installed at an angle and is located directly below the adsorption plate.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the inclined guide slide provides guidance for the candy falling from the adsorption plate after the candy is demolded, allowing it to slide smoothly down the slide and facilitating subsequent collection and processing.

[0027] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. A conveyor chain transports the mold to the vacuum demolding station. The transmission component drives the adsorption component to move at the vacuum demolding station. The adsorption component has two operation processes: demolding state and reset state. In the demolding state, the adsorption component moves downward synchronously with the mold to complete the demolding. This ensures that the adsorption component can closely adhere to the mold, effectively utilizing the vacuum adsorption force to remove the candy from the mold, improving the demolding success rate and avoiding demolding failure due to the speed difference between the mold and the adsorption component. In the reset state, the adsorption component moves upward to reset, while the conveyor chain drives the next mold to be demolded to the vacuum demolding station. When the next mold to be demolded arrives at the vacuum demolding station, the adsorption component returns to its initial position, allowing for immediate demolding operation. This non-stop cyclic operation mode greatly improves production efficiency, reduces time waste in the production process, meets the needs of large-scale and high-efficiency candy production, and has strong practicality and market competitiveness.

[0029] 2. The cooperation between the slide rail and the slider reduces friction and resistance during movement, improving the smoothness of motion. A synchronous belt connects the first and second sliders, enabling the follower and adsorption assembly to move in different positions and directions. Simultaneously, the rotation of the cylindrical cam is converted into the reciprocating movement of the adsorption assembly at the vacuum demolding station, meeting the action requirements of both demolding and reset states. The design of the entire transmission assembly allows the adsorption assembly to accurately and stably complete the demolding operation at the vacuum demolding station, while also ensuring the efficient operation and continuous working capability of the candy demolding device, saving time in candy production and improving the working efficiency of the candy production line.

[0030] 3. The two ends of the shell are rigidly connected to the second slider and slide in cooperation with the second slide rail, realizing the movement of the adsorption component in the vacuum demolding station. The vacuum tank is connected to the external negative pressure equipment to create a vacuum environment. The adsorption holes on the adsorption plate are precisely aligned with the candy on the mold surface. The vacuum nozzle is embedded in the adsorption hole, and its tail end forms an airflow passage with the inside of the vacuum tank. When the vacuum system is started, the negative pressure covers the surface of the candy through the nozzle and is evenly distributed for adsorption, realizing the vacuum demolding of the candy by the adsorption component. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention assembled on a conveyor line;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention assembled on a conveyor line;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention assembled on a conveyor line;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section B;

[0036] Figure 6 This is an isometric drawing of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Cross-sectional view along DD;

[0038] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of section C;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a view of the disassembled casing of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 10This is another perspective view of the utility model after the casing has been disassembled.

[0041] Reference numerals: 00, mold; 01, conveyor chain; 1, frame; 2, transmission assembly; 201, first bevel gear; 202, second bevel gear; 203, first drive shaft; 204, cylindrical cam; 205, follower; 206, curved groove; 207, first slide rail; 208, second slide rail; 209, first slider; 210, second slider; 211, synchronous belt; 3, drive assembly; 301, drive motor; 302, second... 4. Drive shaft; 401. Adsorption assembly; 402. Adsorption plate; 403. Vacuum nozzle; 404. Vacuum tank; 405. Adsorption hole; 406. Protrusion; 407. Chamber; 408. Vacuum pipe; 409. Push rod cylinder; 5. Return spring assembly; 501. Spring; 502. Guide post; 503. Guide block; 504. Abutment block; 6. Air blowing assembly; 601. Air blowing head; 602. Air blowing pipe; 7. Guide slide. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 10 This application will be described in further detail.

[0043] This application discloses a candy demolding device that does not require the machine to stop.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A non-stop candy demolding device includes a frame 1, a drive assembly 3, an adsorption assembly 4, and two transmission assemblies 2. The drive assembly 3 is mounted on the frame 1, and the two transmission assemblies 2 are respectively mounted on both sides of the frame 1 and connected to the drive assembly 3. The adsorption assembly 4 is installed on the two transmission assemblies 2 and is located at the vacuum demolding station on one side of the conveyor chain 01. The drive assembly 3 provides power to the conveyor chain 01. At the same time, the drive assembly 3 drives the adsorption assembly 4 to reciprocate at the vacuum demolding station through the transmission assemblies 2.

[0045] Specifically, the adsorption component 4 has two operation processes: a demolding state and a reset state. When the adsorption component 4 is in the demolding state, it moves downward synchronously with the mold 00 located at the vacuum demolding station under the drive component 3, keeping the adsorption component 4 and the mold 00 relatively stationary, and the adsorption component 4 demolds the candy on the mold 00. When the adsorption component 4 is in the reset state, it resets upward under the drive component 3, while the demolded mold 00 continues to move downward under the drive component 3. When the adsorption component 4 moves to the initial position, the next mold 00 to be demolded happens to move to the vacuum demolding station. Then the demolding state and the reset state are repeated, and several molds 00 are demolded one by one without stopping the machine. This collaborative mechanism allows the demolding operation to be fully integrated into the rhythm of the continuous production line, eliminates the start-stop gap of the conveyor line, improves the demolding efficiency, and avoids the increase in energy consumption caused by the frequent start-stop of the drive motor 301, achieving the dual effect of improving production efficiency and reducing energy consumption.

[0046] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The transmission assembly 2 includes a first bevel gear 201, a second bevel gear 202, a first transmission shaft 203, a cylindrical cam 204, and a follower 205. The first bevel gear 201 meshes with the second bevel gear 202, and the included angle between the axes of the two gears is 90°. The drive assembly 3 is connected to the second bevel gear 202 and drives the second bevel gear 202 to rotate. The first bevel gear 201 is coaxially connected with the first transmission shaft 203. The cylindrical cam 204 is sleeved on the end of the first transmission shaft 203 away from the first bevel gear 201. A curved groove 206 is provided on the cylindrical cam 204. One end of the follower 205 is slidably installed in the curved groove 206, and the other end is linked with the adsorption assembly 4. The first bevel gear 201 meshes with the second bevel gear 202 to transmit the power provided by the drive assembly 3 and change the transmission direction to drive the cylindrical cam 204 sleeved on the first transmission shaft 203 to rotate, thereby causing the follower 205, which is slidably mounted on the curved groove 206, to reciprocate along the axial direction of the first transmission shaft 203.

[0047] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5Furthermore, the transmission assembly 2 also includes a first slide rail 207, a second slide rail 208, a first slider 209, a second slider 210, and a synchronous belt 211. The first slide rail 207 and the second slide rail 208 are mounted on the frame 1. The first slide rail 207 is horizontal and the second slide rail 208 is vertical. The first slider 209 is slidably mounted on the first slide rail 207 and fixedly connected to the driven member 205. The second slider 210 is slidably mounted on the second slide rail 208 and fixedly connected to the adsorption assembly 4. The synchronous belt 211 is wound around one side of the frame through multiple sets of synchronous pulleys. The first slider 209 and the second slider 210 are both fixed to the synchronous belt 211 and are linked by the synchronous belt 211. When the follower 205 reciprocates along the axial direction of the first transmission shaft 203, it drives the first slider 209 to reciprocate along the horizontal direction on the first slide rail 207. Through the synchronous belt 211, the second slider 210 reciprocates along the vertical direction on the second slide rail 208, thereby realizing the reciprocating movement of the adsorption component 4 at the vacuum demolding station.

[0048] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 The drive assembly 3 includes a drive motor 301 and a second transmission shaft 302. The second transmission shaft 302 is coaxially connected to the second bevel gear 202. The drive motor 301 provides power to the conveyor line through the second transmission shaft 302, enabling the molds 00 on the conveyor line to run at a constant speed. Since the spacing between the molds 00 is the same, the arrival cycle of the molds 00 is constant. When the drive motor 301 provides power to the conveyor line, the adsorption assembly 4 uses the transmission assembly 2 and shares a power source with the conveyor line. When the adsorption assembly 4 is in the demolding state, it needs to maintain the same moving speed as the mold 00. When the adsorption assembly 4 is in the reset state, it resets to the initial position to demold the next mold 00. The movement cycle of the adsorption assembly 4 must be consistent with the arrival cycle of the mold 00. At this time, the displacement of the adsorption assembly 4 during synchronous demolding is consistent with the displacement during the return stroke, ensuring that the candy demolding is automated.

[0049] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The adsorption assembly 4 includes a housing 401, an adsorption plate 402, vacuum nozzles 403, and a vacuum tank 404. The housing 401 is fixed at both ends to two second sliders 210. The vacuum tank 404 is assembled into the housing 401 and connected to a vacuum negative pressure device. The adsorption plate 402 is installed on the side of the vacuum tank 404 closest to the mold 00. Several adsorption holes 405 are provided on the adsorption plate 402 corresponding to the positions of several candies on the mold 00. Several vacuum nozzles 403 are correspondingly provided and installed in the adsorption holes 405, with the end of each vacuum nozzle 403 extending into the vacuum tank 404 and communicating with it. When the vacuum tank 404 is activated to create negative pressure, each vacuum nozzle 403 generates adsorption force on the surface of the candy, thereby firmly adsorbing the candy and achieving efficient demolding.

[0050] Reference Figure 8 The adsorption plate 402 has several cone-shaped protrusions 406 on the side away from the vacuum tank 404. When the tip of the protrusion 406 contacts the surface of the mold 00, a tiny gap is formed between the mold 00 and the adsorption plate 402. During vacuum adsorption demolding, air flows into the vacuum nozzle 403 through the tiny gap to form an airflow circulation, which facilitates the candy to be removed from the mold 00.

[0051] Reference Figure 9 The adsorption assembly 4 also includes a push rod cylinder 409, which is installed inside the housing 401. The piston rod of the push rod cylinder 409 is connected to the side of the vacuum tank 404 away from the adsorption plate 402. When the adsorption assembly 4 is in the demolding state, the piston rod of the push rod cylinder 409 extends rapidly to push out the vacuum tank 404 and the adsorption plate 402, so that the adsorption plate 402 is in close contact with the mold 00. The vacuum pump starts to draw a vacuum, and the vacuum nozzle 403 adsorbs the candy on the surface of the mold 00. After demolding is completed, the adsorption assembly 4 enters the reset state, and the push rod cylinder 409 retracts rapidly to move the adsorption plate 402 away from the mold 00, in coordination with the reset action of the adsorption assembly 4.

[0052] A reset spring assembly 5 is installed on each of the two inner sides of the housing 401. The reset spring assembly 5 includes a spring 501, a guide post 502, a guide block 503, and an abutment block 504. The guide block 503 is installed on both inner sides of the housing 401. One end of the guide post 502 penetrates the housing 401 and is connected to the adsorption plate 402, and the other end penetrates the guide block 503 and is connected to the abutment block 504. One end of the spring 501 is installed on the side of the guide block 503 away from the adsorption plate 402, and the other end is connected to the abutment block 504. When in the demolding state, the piston rod of the push rod cylinder 409 extends to push out the vacuum tank 404 and the adsorption plate 402. At the same time, the guide post 502 and the abutment block 504 connected to the adsorption plate 402 move towards the mold 00 along with the extension of the piston rod of the push rod cylinder 409. Then, the abutment block 504 compresses the spring 501, so that the spring 501 has elastic potential energy. This allows the return spring assembly 5 to use the elastic restoring force of the spring 501 to pull the vacuum tank 404 back to its initial position after the push rod cylinder 409 pushes the vacuum tank 404 for vacuum adsorption, further enhancing the automatic reset function and improving the continuity and automation of equipment operation.

[0053] Reference Figure 10The vacuum tank 404 is internally divided into four independent chambers 407. The tail end of each vacuum nozzle 403 is connected to one of the four independent chambers 407. Each of the four chambers 407 is equipped with two vacuum pipes 408. Each vacuum pipe 408 penetrates the shell 401 and is connected to an external vacuum pump. The design of the four independent chambers 407 and the network of vacuum pipes 408 in the vacuum tank 404 enables precise pressure control in each area. At the same time, the four independent chambers 407 and the external vacuum pump can quickly form a negative pressure, thereby enhancing the demolding efficiency.

[0054] An air blowing assembly 6 is mounted above the adsorption plate 402. The air blowing assembly 6 includes several air blowing heads 601 and air blowing pipes 602. The air outlets of the air blowing heads 601 are aligned with the surface of the adsorption plate 402, and their tails are connected to the air blowing pipes 602 of an external air supply system. The air blowing assembly 6 can blow off candies that have not completely detached from the adsorption plate 402 after vacuum adsorption, effectively solving the problem of candy residue after demolding by the vacuum demolding device. At the same time, it avoids surface damage that may be caused by mechanically assisted demolding, significantly improving the demolding efficiency and product quality of the candies.

[0055] The bottom of the housing 401 is equipped with a guide slide 7, which is installed at an angle. In this embodiment, preferably, the angle of inclination of the guide slide 7 is 30°, and the guide slide 7 is located directly below the adsorption plate 402. The guide slide 7 installed at an angle can provide guidance for candies falling from the adsorption plate 402, allowing them to slide smoothly along the guide slide 7, which is convenient for subsequent collection and processing.

[0056] The implementation principle of this application embodiment is as follows: During the operation of the non-stop candy demolding device, after the candy is poured into the mold 00, the mold 00 enters the cooling section along the conveyor chain 01 for shaping treatment, and at the same time continuously moves towards the vacuum demolding station. When the mold 00 enters the vacuum demolding station, the adsorption component 4 moves synchronously with the mold 00. After the mold 00 reaches the matching position, the push rod cylinder 409 drives the adsorption plate 402, so that the vacuum nozzle 403 is precisely aligned with the candy on the mold. At this time, the vacuum pump starts and maintains negative pressure adsorption to achieve demolding. After adsorption is completed, the push rod cylinder 409 performs a retraction action, and the vacuum pump is turned off simultaneously and switched to positive pressure mode to release the adsorption state. The separated candy enters the collection stage through the guide slide 7. During the retraction of the push rod cylinder 409, the blowing component 6 starts after a delay and blows high-pressure air curtain air on the remaining candy to ensure that the candy on the adsorption plate 402 is completely cleared. After completing a single demolding cycle, the demolding device quickly resets to the initial station through the second slide rail 208 to perform vacuum demolding of the next mold 00.

[0057] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus, characterized by, The device includes a frame (1), a transmission assembly (2), a drive assembly (3), and an adsorption assembly (4). The drive assembly (3) and the transmission assembly (2) are assembled on the frame (1). The transmission assembly (2) is configured in two sets. The adsorption assembly (4) is installed on the two transmission assemblies (2) and located at the vacuum demolding station on one side of the conveyor chain (01). The drive assembly (3) drives the adsorption assembly (4) to reciprocate at the vacuum demolding station through the transmission assembly (2) and provides power to the conveyor chain (01). When the adsorption assembly (4) moves in the same direction as the mold (00), the adsorption assembly (4) moves synchronously with the mold (00).

2. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The transmission assembly (2) includes a first bevel gear (201), a second bevel gear (202), a first transmission shaft (203), a cylindrical cam (204), and a follower (205). The drive assembly (3) drives the second bevel gear (202) to rotate. The first bevel gear (201) meshes with the second bevel gear (202), and the included angle between the axes of the two gears is 90°. The first bevel gear (201) is coaxially connected with the first transmission shaft (203). The cylindrical cam (204) is sleeved on the end of the first transmission shaft (203) away from the first bevel gear (201). The cylindrical cam (204) has a curved groove (206). One end of the follower (205) is slidably installed in the curved groove (206), and the other end is linked with the adsorption assembly (4).

3. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The transmission assembly (2) further includes a first slide rail (207), a second slide rail (208), a first slider (209), a second slider (210), and a timing belt (211). The first slide rail (207) and the second slide rail (208) are mounted on the frame (1). The first slider (209) is slidably mounted on the first slide rail (207) and fixedly connected to the driven member (205). The second slider (210) is slidably mounted on the second slide rail (208) and fixedly connected to the adsorption assembly (4). The timing belt (211) is mounted on the frame (1) through multiple timing pulleys. The first slider (209) and the second slider (210) are linked by the timing belt (211).

4. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The adsorption assembly (4) includes a housing (401), an adsorption plate (402), a vacuum nozzle (403), and a vacuum tank (404). The two ends of the housing (401) are respectively fixed to the second slider (210). The vacuum tank (404) is assembled on the housing (401). The adsorption plate (402) is installed on the side of the vacuum tank (404) near the mold (00). The adsorption plate (402) has a plurality of adsorption holes (405). A plurality of vacuum nozzles (403) are correspondingly provided. Each vacuum nozzle (403) is installed in the corresponding adsorption hole (405). The end of the vacuum nozzle (403) away from the mold (00) extends into the vacuum tank (404) and communicates with the vacuum tank (404).

5. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The adsorption plate (402) has several protrusions (406) on the side away from the vacuum tank (404).

6. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The vacuum tank (404) is divided into four independent chambers (407). Each of the four chambers (407) is provided with two vacuum pipes (408). The vacuum pipes (408) penetrate the shell (401) and are connected to an external vacuum pump.

7. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The adsorption assembly (4) further includes a push rod cylinder (409), which is installed inside the housing (401). The piston of the push rod cylinder (409) is connected to the side of the vacuum tank (404) away from the adsorption plate (402).

8. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The housing (401) is equipped with a reset spring assembly (5) on each of its two inner sides. The reset spring assembly (5) includes a spring (501), a guide post (502), a guide block (503), and a stop block (504). The guide block (503) is installed on both inner sides of the housing (401). One end of the guide post (502) penetrates the housing (401) and is connected to the adsorption plate (402), while the other end penetrates the guide block (503) and is connected to the stop block (504). One end of the spring (501) is installed on the side of the guide block (503) away from the adsorption plate (402), and the other end is connected to the stop block (504).

9. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus according to claim 4, wherein An air blowing assembly (6) is mounted above the adsorption plate (402). The air blowing assembly (6) includes an air blowing head (601) and an air blowing pipe (602). The air outlet of the air blowing head (601) is aligned with the surface of the adsorption plate (402), and the tail of the air blowing head (601) is connected to the air blowing pipe (602).

10. A non-stop candy demolding apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The bottom of the housing (401) is equipped with a guide slide (7), which is installed at an angle and is located directly below the adsorption plate (402).

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