Food processing double-pot equipment

By designing a dual-heating section and circulation system for a dual-pot food processing equipment, the problem of discontinuous raw material stirring output in chocolate production was solved, enabling continuous flow and precise control of raw materials and improving processing efficiency.

CN224155070UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24SICHUAN CHOCOLORD INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SICHUAN CHOCOLORD INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

In the existing chocolate production process, the mixing and output of raw materials is not continuous enough, resulting in output gaps.

Method used

Design a food processing double-pot device, comprising two heating sections and one circulation section. The circulation pump and sensor integrated unit realize the flow and alternating output of raw materials between the two heating sections. The control unit controls the alternating operation of the heating sections to ensure continuous output of raw materials.

Benefits of technology

It improves the control precision of raw material composition and the continuity of output, enabling continuous processing of chocolate liquid and accurate addition of auxiliary materials.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to food processing double-pot equipment, and belongs to the technical field of food processing equipment. Comprising a rack which is provided with a control part and a circulating part, and a first working space and a second working space are formed in the rack; the first heating part is mounted in the first working space, and the first heating part is provided with a first output port; the second heating part is mounted in the second working space, and the second heating part is provided with a second output port; the plurality of stirring devices are respectively arranged in the first heating part and the second heating part; the circulation part is communicated with the first working space and the second working space, and the circulation part is provided with a third output port. The problem that raw material stirring output is not continuous enough is solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of food processing equipment, and specifically relates to a double-pot food processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In the chocolate production and processing process, the chocolate needs to be heated and proportioned. In existing equipment, the chocolate is heated, stirred, and mixed through a heating kettle and multiple ingredient inlets. However, during the manufacturing process, the chocolate syrup and other ingredients need to be processed and stirred before being output.

[0003] Patent CN209476086U discloses a chocolate hot stirring device, belonging to the field of chocolate production technology. It includes a hot stirring container, a stirring shaft, and a stirring motor. The stirring shaft is equipped with a stirring part. By designing the stirring part as a hollow structure and arranging heating wires in the hollow part, the stirring part can be directly heated. The stirring part is in direct contact with the chocolate during stirring, which greatly improves the uniform distribution of heat in the chocolate raw materials. The structure of the stirring part is designed with a rectangular stirring frame, scissor brace, and stirring mesh structure, which can greatly increase the cutting action area of ​​the chocolate raw materials during the stirring process.

[0004] The existing technology has at least the following problems in its use:

[0005] Using a mixing container to stir chocolate means that the output can only be completed after each fixed process, resulting in a gap in the output of raw materials and making the output of raw materials not continuous. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention provides a double-pot food processing device to solve the technical problem of insufficient continuous mixing and output of raw materials in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0008] A food processing double-pot device includes: a frame having a control unit and a circulation unit, wherein the frame has a first working space and a second working space; a first heating unit installed in the first working space, the first heating unit having a first output port; a second heating unit installed in the second working space, the second heating unit having a second output port; a plurality of stirring devices respectively installed in the first heating unit and the second heating unit; and the circulation unit connecting the first working space and the second working space, and the circulation unit having a third output port.

[0009] Furthermore, the first heating unit includes: a first heating pot with a first output port covered with a filter screen; a first heat insulation plate disposed at the bottom of the first heating pot; a first packing tube mounted on the frame and equipped with a solenoid valve A, the solenoid valve A being communicatively connected to the control unit, and the first packing tube being located above the first heating pot.

[0010] Furthermore, the second heating unit includes: a second heating pot with a second output port covered by the filter screen; a second heat insulation plate disposed at the bottom of the second heating pot; a second packing tube mounted on the frame and equipped with a solenoid valve B, the solenoid valve B being communicatively connected to the control unit, the second packing tube being located above the second heating pot; and a partition screen disposed at the opening of the second heating pot.

[0011] Furthermore, the stirring device includes: a stirring blade rotatably mounted inside the first heating pot and the second heating pot, the stirring blade having a rotating shaft; a driving member mounted inside the frame, which is drivingly connected to the stirring blade inside the first heating pot and the second heating pot respectively; and a sealing member installed between the rotating shaft of the stirring blade and the first heating pot and the second heating pot.

[0012] Furthermore, the circulation section includes: an output pipe connected to the first output port and the second output port respectively; a circulation pump installed in the frame and connected to the output pipe; and a circulation pipe for connecting the multiple output pipes to form a first loop and a second loop.

[0013] Furthermore, the circulation unit also includes: a buffer tank, installed inside the frame, and the buffer tube is connected to the first loop; a sensor integration unit, installed inside the buffer tank, and the sensor integration unit is communicatively connected to the control unit.

[0014] This utility model provides a double-pot food processing device, which has the following advantages:

[0015] By setting at least two heating sections and a circulation section to transport the heated raw material, the control accuracy of the raw material composition is improved by circulating between the two heating sections, and the output continuity is improved by the staggered output of the second heating section and the first heating section. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a double-pot food processing device provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a double-pot food processing device after removing the outer shell and cover plate, provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a double-pot food processing device after removing the outer frame shell, as provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 10-Frame; 11-Control unit; 12-Circulation unit; 21-First heating pot; 22-First output port; 23-Filter screen; 24-First heat insulation plate; 25-First packing tube; 26-Solenoid valve A; 31-Second heating pot; 32-Second output port; 33-Filter screen; 34-Second heat insulation plate; 35-Second packing tube; 36-Solenoid valve B; 37-Spacing screen; 41-Stirring blade; 42-Driver; 51-Output pipe; 52-Circulation pump; 53-Circulation pipe; 54-Buffer tank; 55-Sensor integration unit. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0023] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to welding, bolting, or riveting; they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Example:

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a food processing double-pot device, including: a frame 10 having a control unit 11 and a circulation unit 12, the frame 10 having a first working space and a second working space; a first heating unit installed in the first working space, the first heating unit having a first output port 22; a second heating unit installed in the second working space, the second heating unit having a second output port 32; a plurality of stirring devices respectively installed in the first heating unit and the second heating unit; the circulation unit 12 connecting the first working space and the second working space, and the circulation unit 12 having a third output port.

[0027] In this embodiment, the control unit 11 is specifically a PLC control unit, used to control the flow direction of the chocolate liquid in each part, the start and stop of the overall equipment, and the temperature control of the first heating unit and the second heating unit. Uniform heat conduction is achieved by setting heating resistance wires and heat-conducting plates in the first and second heating units, and continuous temperature control is achieved by adding a jacketed heat-conducting structure to the pipeline connected to the circulation unit 12. Multiple flow output modes exist between the first and second heating units and the circulation unit 12. When continuous output is required, the control unit 11 controls the first and second heating units to alternately output chocolate liquid. When multiple processes are required to mix the chocolate liquid, the first and second heating units are connected in series through the circulation unit 12. The control unit 11 detects and controls the components, thereby achieving multiple additions and precise control of the components.

[0028] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment also provides some implementation details. The first heating unit includes: a first heating pot 21 with a first output port 22 covered with a filter screen 23; a first heat insulation plate 24 disposed at the bottom of the first heating pot 21; and a first packing tube 25 mounted on the frame 10 and equipped with a solenoid valve A26. The solenoid valve A26 is communicatively connected to the control unit 11, and the first packing tube 25 is located above the first heating pot 21.

[0029] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, this embodiment also provides some implementation details. The second heating unit includes: a second heating pot 31 with a second output port 32 covered with a filter screen 23; a second heat insulation plate 34 disposed at the bottom of the second heating pot 31; a second packing tube 35 mounted on the frame 10 and equipped with a solenoid valve B36, which is communicatively connected to the control unit 11, and the second packing tube 35 is located above the second heating pot 31; and a partition screen 37 disposed at the opening of the second heating pot 31.

[0030] In this embodiment, multiple sensor mounting points are provided in both the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31. Filter screens 23 are installed on the first output port 22 and the second output port 32 of the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31 to prevent solid components from entering the output ports and causing blockages and uneven stirring, and to effectively prevent pipeline blockages caused by insufficient heating in the heating equipment. Furthermore, solenoid valves A26 and B36 are added to control and regulate the flow of liquid, along with the first packing tube 25 and the second packing tube 35.

[0031] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment also provides some implementation details. The stirring device includes: a stirring blade 41, which is rotatably installed in the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31, and the stirring blade 41 has a rotating shaft; a driving member 42, which is installed in the frame 10 and is connected to the stirring blade 41 in the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31 respectively; and a sealing member, which is installed between the rotating shaft of the stirring blade 41 and the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31.

[0032] In this embodiment, the driving component 42 is a servo drive motor, the sealing component is a sealing bushing and a mechanical seal, and the driving control of the stirring blade 41 is realized by the control unit 11 controlling the driving component 42.

[0033] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment also provides some implementation details. The circulation section 12 includes: an output pipe 51, which is connected to the first output port 22 and the second output port 32 respectively; a circulation pump 52, which is installed in the frame 10 and is connected to the output pipe 51; and a circulation pipe 53, which is used to connect the multiple output pipes 51 to form a first loop and a second loop.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 The connecting pipe in the middle has been removed, which is not shown in the figure. This embodiment also provides some implementation details. The circulation unit 12 also includes: a buffer tank 54, which is installed in the frame 10 and is connected to the first loop; and a sensor integration unit 55, which is installed in the buffer tank 54 and is communicatively connected to the control unit 11.

[0035] In this embodiment, the sensor integration unit 55 includes a temperature sensor, a viscosity sensor, and an online chromatographic analyzer. Ingredients are added to the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31 via the first packing tube 25 and the second packing tube 35, respectively. After the chocolate raw materials and ingredients are prepared in the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31, the sensor integration unit 55 detects the temperature of the chocolate liquid, indirectly obtains the viscosity value by detecting the damping of the stirrer, and detects the prepared components using the online chromatographic analyzer. In the first loop, the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31 alternately heat the same... A processing technique involves alternating the output of molten chocolate from two heating pots through an output pipe 51 and two circulation pipes 53 from a third output port, creating a continuous output and improving the continuity of equipment processing. In the second loop, with the cooperation of two circulation pumps 52 on the circulation pipes 53, the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31 have their chocolate loaded into a buffer tank 54 and guided to the second heating pot 31. According to the processing technique, secondary auxiliary materials are added. Sensors are used to control the accuracy of the auxiliary material addition process, improving the continuity and accuracy of multiple additions during processing. The pumps are switched and deployed between the first and second loops under the control of the control unit 11.

[0036] In summary, during the heating and processing of chocolate using a dual-pot food processing device, the control unit 11 achieves alternating output to the first heating pot 21 and the second heating pot 31 through multiple loops, enabling continuous product output or sequential processing and filling of the first heating pot 21, the second heating pot 31, and the buffer tank 54 by the control unit 11. Furthermore, the sensor integration unit 55 analyzes the components in the buffer tank 54 to achieve more accurate control over ingredient addition.

[0037] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope described in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A double-pot food processing device, characterized in that, include: A frame (10) has a control unit (11) and a circulation unit (12), and a first working space and a second working space are provided on the frame (10); A first heating element is installed in the first working space, and the first heating element has a first output port (22); The second heating element is installed in the second working space and has a second output port (32); Multiple stirring devices are respectively installed in the first heating section and the second heating section; The circulation section (12) is connected to the first workspace and the second workspace, and the circulation section (12) has a third output port.

2. The food processing double-pot equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first heating element includes: The first heating pot (21) has a first output port (22), and a filter screen (23) is provided on the first output port (22); The first heat insulation plate (24) is disposed at the bottom of the first heating pot (21); The first packing tube (25) is installed on the frame (10) and is equipped with a solenoid valve A (26). The solenoid valve A (26) is communicatively connected to the control unit (11). The first packing tube (25) is located above the first heating pot (21).

3. The food processing double-pot equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second heating element includes: The second heating pot (31) has a second output port (32), and the filter screen (23) is covered on the second output port (32); The second heat insulation plate (34) is disposed at the bottom of the second heating pot (31); The second packing tube (35) is installed on the frame (10) and is equipped with a solenoid valve B (36). The solenoid valve B (36) is connected in communication with the control unit (11). The second packing tube (35) is located above the second heating pot (31). A mesh (37) is provided at the opening of the second heating pot (31).

4. The food processing double-pot equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The stirring device includes: A stirring blade (41) is rotatably installed in the first heating pot (21) and the second heating pot (31), and the stirring blade (41) has a rotating shaft; A drive unit (42) is installed inside the frame (10) and is connected to the stirring blades (41) inside the first heating pot (21) and the second heating pot (31) respectively. A seal is installed between the rotating shaft of the stirring blade (41) and the first heating pot (21) and the second heating pot (31).

5. The food processing double-pot equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The circulation section (12) includes: The output tube (51) is connected to the first output port (22) and the second output port (32) respectively; A circulation pump (52) is installed inside the frame (10), and the circulation pump (52) is connected to the output pipe (51); The circulation tube (53) is used to connect the multiple output tubes (51) to form a first circuit and a second circuit.

6. The food processing double-pot equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The circulation section (12) further includes: A buffer container (54) is installed inside the rack (10), and the buffer container (54) is connected to the first circuit; A sensor integration unit (55) is installed inside the buffer container (54), and the sensor integration unit (55) is communicatively connected to the control unit (11).

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  • Chocolate hot stirring device

    CN209476086U