Secondary continuous folding mechanism for food steamer paper

By designing a secondary continuous folding mechanism for steamer paper, and utilizing a transfer mechanism and an insertion mechanism to achieve secondary continuous folding of the steamer paper, the problems of low efficiency and poor hygiene of manual folding are solved, and efficient and automated steamer paper packaging is realized.

CN224171350UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28HEYUAN BAOLAN PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEYUAN BAOLAN PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

The current packaging process using steamer paper relies on manual folding, which is inefficient, costly, and cannot guarantee hygiene.

Method used

Design a secondary continuous folding mechanism for steaming paper, including a transfer mechanism and first and second insertion mechanisms. The secondary continuous folding of the steaming paper is achieved through an insertion plate and an insertion driver. The folding accuracy is improved by combining a positioning pusher and a push plate.

Benefits of technology

It enables highly efficient and automated folding of steamer paper, improving production efficiency and ensuring hygiene during the packaging process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a food steamer paper secondary continuous folding mechanism which comprises a transfer mechanism used for conveying food steamer paper, and a first inserting and conveying mechanism used for inserting the food steamer paper into the input end of the transfer mechanism is arranged at the input end of the transfer mechanism. According to the food steamer paper folding device, due to the fact that the first inserting and conveying mechanism, the second inserting and conveying mechanism and the transferring mechanism are matched, the food steamer paper can be rapidly and continuously folded for the second time in the conveying process, efficiency is high, the automation degree is high, and the food steamer paper is convenient to fold.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of steamer paper processing, and in particular to the technical field of steamer paper secondary continuous folding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Steamed buns and other foods cooked in steamers are staples on many people's tables. To prevent the food from sticking to the steamer, a sheet of steamer paper is placed underneath. Steamer paper prevents damage to the appearance and skin of the buns, so the demand for steamer paper in daily life is very high.

[0003] To facilitate transportation and ensure that the steamer paper is clean and hygienic before use, the cut steamer paper needs to be folded manually, placed into a suitable plastic bag, and then heat-sealed to complete the packaging of the steamer paper. Currently, the steamer paper is mostly folded manually, which is inefficient, costly, and cannot guarantee cleanliness and hygiene during the packaging process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art by proposing a secondary continuous folding mechanism for steamer paper, which can conveniently perform secondary continuous folding of steamer paper, with a high degree of automation and is cleaner and more hygienic.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a secondary continuous folding mechanism for steaming paper, including a transfer mechanism for conveying steaming paper. A first insertion mechanism for inserting steaming paper into the input end of the transfer mechanism is provided, and a second insertion mechanism for inserting steaming paper to the next process is provided at the output end of the transfer mechanism. Both the first and second insertion mechanisms include an insertion plate and a base plate located below the insertion plate. A slot corresponding to the base plate is formed on the base plate, allowing the steaming paper to pass through. The insertion plate is provided with an insertion driver for driving the insertion plate to move away from and towards the slot.

[0006] Preferably, positioning and pushing mechanisms are provided on both sides of the short side of the slot, and the positioning and pushing mechanism includes a positioning push block and a positioning driver for driving the positioning push block to move away from or towards the slot.

[0007] Preferably, the base plate is also provided with a positioning baffle for cooperating with the steamer paper.

[0008] Preferably, the base plate is further provided with a push plate disposed opposite to the positioning baffle and a push plate driver for driving the push plate to move away from or towards the positioning baffle.

[0009] Preferably, there are push plate movable grooves on both sides of the slot, which are arranged in the same direction as the slot. The push plate is located on the lower side of the bottom plate, and there are push parts on both sides of the push plate that are bent upward and adapted to the push plate movable groove. The push parts extend from the push plate movable groove to the upper side of the bottom plate.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model of a secondary continuous folding mechanism for steaming paper are as follows: Through the cooperation of the first feeding mechanism, the second feeding mechanism and the transfer mechanism, this utility model can quickly perform secondary continuous folding of steaming paper during the conveying process, which is highly efficient, highly automated and convenient for folding steaming paper.

[0011] The features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail through embodiments and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the steamer paper folding mechanism of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the secondary continuous folding mechanism for the steamer paper of this utility model from another angle.

[0014] Figure 3 This is another angular structural diagram of the secondary continuous folding mechanism for the steamer paper of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the transfer mechanism.

[0016] In the figure: 5-transfer mechanism, 6-insertion plate, 7-base plate, 8-positioning push block, 61-insertion driver, 71-slot, 72-positioning baffle, 73-support plate, 74-push plate, 75-push plate driver, 76-push plate movable slot, 81-positioning driver, 741-push part. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit its scope. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of the present utility model.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. "Several" means one or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] Example 1:

[0022] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This utility model discloses a secondary continuous folding mechanism for steaming paper, including a transfer mechanism 5 for conveying steaming paper. The transfer mechanism 5 has an input end and an output end. The input end of the transfer mechanism 5 is provided with a first insertion mechanism for inserting the steaming paper into the input end of the transfer mechanism 5, and the output end of the transfer mechanism 5 is provided with a second insertion mechanism for inserting the steaming paper to the next process. Both the first insertion mechanism and the second insertion mechanism include an insertion plate 6 and a bottom plate 7 located on the lower side of the insertion plate 6. A slot 71 corresponding to the bottom plate 7 is opened on the bottom plate 7, and the slot 71 allows the steaming paper to pass through. The insertion plate 6 is provided with an insertion driver 61 for driving the insertion plate 6 to move away from and closer to the slot 71. During operation, the steaming paper, after being processed by the previous process, is conveyed to the upper side of the base plate 7 of the first insertion mechanism, and the middle position of the steaming paper is positioned above the slot 71. Then, the insertion driver 61 drives the insertion plate 6 to move towards the slot 71. The insertion plate 6 cooperates with the middle of the steaming paper, inserting the middle of the steaming paper into the slot 71. During the insertion process, the steaming paper is folded in half in the middle, achieving a first fold. The steaming paper is conveyed to the upper side of the base plate 7 of the second insertion mechanism via the transfer mechanism 5 below the slot 71. The second insertion mechanism inserts the steaming paper again, and the steaming paper achieves a second fold during the second insertion process. This application can quickly fold the steaming paper twice, with high efficiency and a high degree of automation.

[0023] See Figure 1 The base plate 7 is also provided with a positioning baffle 72 for cooperating with the steaming paper. The positioning baffle is used to position the steaming paper. When the steaming paper is conveyed to the positioning baffle 72, it can no longer be conveyed forward. At this time, the middle of the steaming paper is just located on the upper side of the slot 71.

[0024] Example 2:

[0025] Based on Example 1, in order to improve the folding quality of the steamer paper, refer to... Figure 1 The first insertion mechanism has positioning and pushing mechanisms on both sides of the slot 71 along its short side. Each positioning and pushing mechanism includes a positioning push block 8 and a positioning driver 81 for driving the positioning push block 8 to translate away from or towards the slot 71. When the steaming paper is placed on the base plate 7, the positioning drivers 81 on both sides simultaneously drive the positioning push block 8 to translate towards the insertion plate 6, thereby applying pressure to both sides of the steaming paper and adjusting its position to center it, thus aligning it with the slot 71.

[0026] Example 3:

[0027] See Figure 1 , Figure 2Based on Embodiment 1, the base plate 7 of the first insertion mechanism is further provided with a push plate 74 disposed opposite to the positioning baffle 72 and a push plate driver 75 for driving the push plate 74 to move away from or towards the positioning baffle 72. The push plate 74 is used to cooperate with the positioning baffle 72. When the push plate driver 75 drives the push plate 74 to move towards the positioning baffle 72, it can push the steaming paper towards the positioning baffle 72, so that the steaming paper adheres to the positioning baffle 72, thus playing an auxiliary role.

[0028] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 On both sides of the slot 71, there are push plate movable grooves 76 arranged in the same direction as the slot 71. The push plate 74 is located on the lower side of the base plate 7, and on both sides of the push plate 74, there are push parts 741 that are bent upward and adapted to the push plate movable grooves 76. The push parts 741 extend from the push plate movable grooves 76 to the upper side of the base plate 7. This arrangement, on the one hand, places the push plate 74 and the push plate driver 75 on the lower side of the base plate 7, which can avoid the push plate 74 and the push plate driver 75 from affecting the control of the upper side of the base plate 7 and avoid affecting the movement of the steamer cloth. On the other hand, by providing push parts 741 on both sides of the slot 71, the steamer paper can be evenly stressed on both sides during the pushing process, preventing it from deviating.

[0029] Specifically, the positioning baffle 72 is adjustable on the base plate 7, which makes it easy to adjust the position of the positioning baffle 72 according to different sizes of steaming paper.

[0030] For details, please refer to Figure 3 Support plates 73 for opening the bag opening are provided on both sides below the slot 71 of the second insertion mechanism.

[0031] For details, please refer to Figure 4 The transfer mechanism 5 includes a first conveyor belt group 51 and a second conveyor belt group 52 arranged opposite to each other. A conveying space for clamping and conveying steamed paper is provided between the first conveyor belt group 51 and the second conveyor belt group 52. The first conveyor belt group 51 and the second conveyor belt group 52 operate synchronously and in opposite directions. During operation, the first insertion mechanism can insert the steamed paper folded by the folding mechanism 2 into the input end of the conveying space between the first conveyor belt group 51 and the second conveyor belt group 52. The first conveyor belt group 51 and the second conveyor belt group 52 operate in opposite directions. The two work together to clamp the steamed paper between them for conveying, which can ensure that the folded steamed paper will not fall apart during the conveying process.

[0032] The working process of this utility model:

[0033] In the operation of this utility model, a secondary continuous folding mechanism for steaming paper is as follows: After processing by the previous process, the steaming paper is conveyed to the upper side of the base plate 7 of the first insertion mechanism, and the middle position of the steaming paper is positioned above the slot 71. Then, the insertion driver 61 drives the insertion plate 6 to move towards the slot 71. The insertion plate 6 cooperates with the middle part of the steaming paper, inserting the middle part of the steaming paper into the slot 71. During the insertion process, the steaming paper is folded in half in the middle, achieving a first fold. The steaming paper is then conveyed to the upper side of the base plate 7 of the second insertion mechanism via the transfer mechanism 5 below the slot 71. The second insertion mechanism inserts the steaming paper again, achieving a second fold during the second insertion process.

[0034] All standard parts used in this application can be purchased from the market. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The internal components of the electric slide rail, cylinder, welding machine, electric telescopic rod and controller all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and their internal structure belongs to the existing technology structure. Workers can complete the normal operation of them according to the existing technical manual. In addition, the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the existing technology, and will not be described in detail here.

[0035] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described herein, this does not limit the scope of patent protection for this utility model. Therefore, any changes and modifications made to the embodiments described herein based on the innovative concept of this utility model, or equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model's specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applying the above technical solutions to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of protection of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. A steamer basket paper secondary continuous folding mechanism comprising a transfer mechanism (5) for transporting the steamer basket paper, characterized in that: The input end of the transfer mechanism (5) is provided with a first insertion mechanism for inserting the steaming paper into the input end of the transfer mechanism (5), and the output end of the transfer mechanism (5) is provided with a second insertion mechanism for inserting the steaming paper to the next process. The first insertion mechanism and the second insertion mechanism both include an insertion plate (6) and a bottom plate (7) located on the lower side of the insertion plate (6). A slot (71) corresponding to the bottom plate (7) is opened on the bottom plate (7), and the slot (71) allows the steaming paper to pass through. The insertion plate (6) is provided with an insertion driver (61) for driving the insertion plate (6) to move away from and closer to the slot (71).

2. A secondary continuous folding mechanism for steamer paper as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The slot (71) is provided with positioning and pushing mechanisms on both sides of the short side. The positioning and pushing mechanism includes a positioning push block (8) and a positioning driver (81) for driving the positioning push block (8) to translate in a direction away from or close to the slot (71).

3. The secondary continuous folding mechanism for steamer paper as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The base plate (7) is also provided with a positioning baffle (72) for cooperating with the steamer paper.

4. The secondary continuous folding mechanism for steamer paper as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The base plate (7) is also provided with a push plate (74) that is disposed opposite to the positioning baffle (72) and a push plate driver (75) for driving the push plate (74) to move away from or closer to the positioning baffle (72).

5. The secondary continuous folding mechanism for steamer basket paper as defined in claim 4 wherein: On both sides of the slot (71), there are push plate movable grooves (76) arranged in the same direction as the slot (71). The push plate (74) is located on the lower side of the bottom plate (7), and on both sides of the push plate (74), there are push parts (741) that are bent upward and adapted to the push plate movable groove (76). The push parts (741) extend from the push plate movable groove (76) to the upper side of the bottom plate (7).