Die structure and tunnel line production system

Abstract

According to the mold structure and the tunnel line production system, the multiple forming molds are installed on the tray of the mold structure, the tray is provided with the driven structure matched with the driving piece on the tunnel line for driving, and therefore the driving piece on the tunnel line can drive the tray to move in a tunnel; therefore, the function of producing a pattern line single-color product by using the tunnel line is realized. Moreover, in the embodiment of the invention, by reasonably setting the number and the positions of the openings, multiple rows and multiple columns of forming molds can be arranged on one tray, so that the production efficiency can be improved, the multiple rows of forming molds are simultaneously cleaned, and the energy consumption is relatively low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cold drink production equipment technology, specifically to a mold structure and tunnel line production system. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of frozen beverages, there are currently two types of production lines: fancy production lines and tunnel production lines. These two types of production lines are suitable for producing different frozen products.

[0003] Currently, colored thread production lines and tunnel production lines differ in structure. They are usually equipped with specialized molds. Colored thread production lines use colored thread molds, while tunnel production lines use tunnel production line trays. Colored thread molds are not suitable for tunnel production lines, which restricts the use of tunnel production lines to produce colored thread products.

[0004] How to overcome the above-mentioned defects as much as possible is a question that those skilled in the art have always been concerned about. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a mold structure suitable for a tunnel production line system, enabling the tunnel production line system to produce monochrome products with patterned designs. Another purpose of this application is to provide a tunnel production line system including the above-described mold structure.

[0006] This application provides a mold structure, including a tray, wherein the tray has support portions at both ends distributed along a first direction, the support portions being used to cooperate with the frame support of a tunnel line; the tray is also provided with a plurality of openings, and a forming mold with a mold cavity is provided at the opening positions;

[0007] The pallet is also provided with a driven structure for cooperating with the drive component on the tunnel line to drive the pallet to move on the frame; the first direction is at a certain angle to the conveying direction of the pallet.

[0008] In this embodiment, the tray is equipped with multiple forming molds and has a driven structure that cooperates with the driving components on the tunnel line. This allows the driving components on the tunnel line to drive the tray to move within the tunnel, thereby enabling the production of patterned and monochrome products using the tunnel line. Furthermore, in this embodiment, by rationally setting the number and position of openings, multiple rows and columns of forming molds can be installed on a single tray. This not only improves production efficiency but also allows for simultaneous cleaning of multiple rows of forming molds, resulting in relatively low energy consumption.

[0009] In one example, the driving element includes a ratchet, and the driven structure includes at least one hole structure for engaging with the ratchet.

[0010] In one example, the tray has the hole structure at both ends along the first direction, with each end having at least one hole structure, and all the hole structures on the same end are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the tray.

[0011] In one example, the first side of the tray is provided with a groove area and a non-groove area, the opening is provided on the bottom wall of the groove, the forming mold is located on the first side, and the support and the hole structure are provided in the non-groove area.

[0012] In one example, all the openings are located between the two supports, the driven structure is located on the supports, and the supports are provided with a reinforcing structure.

[0013] In one example, the molding die and the tray are separate structures, with the molding die connected to the tray and the molding die partially embedded inside the opening.

[0014] In one example, the molding die is fixedly connected to the tray;

[0015] Alternatively, the molding die can be detachably connected to the tray;

[0016] Alternatively, the end face of the molding die on one side of the port is not higher than the end face of the opening.

[0017] In one example, the pallet has N rows of openings along the transport direction of the pallet and M columns of openings along the first direction, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2 and M is an integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0018] This application also provides a tunnel line production system, including:

[0019] The frame has a tunnel;

[0020] The drive unit is mounted on the frame;

[0021] In any of the above-described mold structures, the two supporting parts are supported on the sidewalls of the tunnel, the driving member cooperates with the driven structure to drive the mold structure to move along the conveying direction, and the forming mold is at least partially located in the tunnel.

[0022] In one example, the driving element includes ratchet teeth, and the driven structure includes a hole structure, the ratchet teeth engaging with the hole structure.

[0023] The tunnel line production system provided in this application includes the above-mentioned mold structure, and therefore the tunnel line production system also has the above-mentioned technical effects of the mold structure. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the mold structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective view of the mold structure shown;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of point C in the structure shown;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A top view of the mold structure shown.

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A side view of the structure shown.

[0030] in, Figures 1 to 6 The one-to-one correspondence between the reference numerals and the figure labels is shown below:

[0031] 1. Tray; 11. Support; 12. Opening; 13. Driven structure; 2. Molding mold; 15. Groove area; 14. Non-groove area; 1A. Second side; 1B. First side. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this application, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] This application provides a tunnel production line system, including a frame. The frame mainly supports other components in the production equipment. In one example, the frame has a tunnel, and the specific structure of the tunnel can be referred to the prior art.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the mold structure in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective view of the mold structure shown; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of point C in the structure shown; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A top view of the mold structure shown. Figure 5 for Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 6 for Figure 1 A side view of the structure shown.

[0035] This application provides a mold structure including a tray 1 with two ends distributed along a first direction X. During the production of frozen food, the tray 1 moves approximately along the direction of the tunnel extension; that is, the conveying direction Y of the tray 1 is approximately along the direction of the tunnel extension, and the first direction X forms a certain angle with the conveying direction Y of the tray 1. In this embodiment, the first direction X is perpendicular to the conveying direction Y of the tray 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, the tray 1 has support portions 11 at both ends distributed along the first direction X. The support portions 11 are used to cooperate with the frame support of the tunnel line (not shown in the figure). Specifically, the two support portions 11 are respectively supported on the top of the two side walls of the tunnel. The support portions 11 can be a planar structure, a groove, or a raised slider structure.

[0037] In this embodiment, the tray 1 is further provided with a plurality of openings 12, which can be through holes in the vertical direction. A forming mold 2 is connected to each opening 12, with each opening corresponding to a forming mold 2. The forming mold 2 has a cavity for holding frozen food. The shape of the cavity can be determined according to the shape of the frozen food to be formed, and is not limited to the structure shown in the accompanying drawings. The forming mold 2 can be a patterned mold.

[0038] The number of openings 12 on the pallet 1 can be set according to specific needs. Generally, the more openings 12 on a pallet 1, the more molding dies 2 can be installed, thus increasing the processing efficiency of the production line. The accompanying drawings of this application show an example of N×M molding dies 2 installed on a pallet 1, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2, and M is an integer greater than or equal to 1. In this embodiment, the molding dies 2 are arranged in an array, resulting in a relatively simple structure.

[0039] Of course, the arrangement of the forming mold 2 on the tray 1 is not limited to an array, but can also be in other forms, such as concentric circles.

[0040] In this embodiment, the tray 1 is further provided with a driven structure 13, which cooperates with a drive component on the tunnel line to drive the tray 1 to move on the frame. Specifically, a drive component is installed on the frame. The drive component may consist only of a power component, the power output end of which directly cooperates with the driven structure 13 on the tray 1 to drive the tray 1 to move on the frame. Alternatively, the drive component may include a power component and a transmission component. The power component drives the driven structure 13 through the transmission component, and the output end of the transmission component cooperates with the driven structure 13 on the tray 1 to drive the tray 1 to move on the frame. Although the accompanying drawings do not show the specific structures of the tunnel line, frame, and drive component, they do not hinder those skilled in the art from understanding the technical solution of this application.

[0041] The driving component can cooperate with the driven structure to realize the unidirectional movement of the pallet 1. Of course, the driving component can also cooperate with the driven structure to realize the reciprocating movement of the pallet 1.

[0042] In this embodiment, the driving component may include a telescopic cylinder or a power component such as a motor.

[0043] In this embodiment, the tray 1 is equipped with multiple forming molds 2 and has a driven structure 13 that cooperates with the driving components on the tunnel line. This allows the driving components on the tunnel line to drive the tray 1 to move within the tunnel, thus realizing the function of producing patterned and monochrome products using the tunnel line. Furthermore, in this embodiment, by rationally setting the number and position of the openings 12, multiple rows and columns of forming molds 2 can be set on a single tray 1. This not only improves production efficiency but also allows for simultaneous cleaning of multiple rows of forming molds 2 with relatively low energy consumption.

[0044] In this embodiment, the drive unit on the frame may include a power component and a ratchet. The driven structure 13 includes at least one hole structure for engaging with the ratchet. The hole structure may be a vertically arranged through hole or a groove structure; this application illustrates a through hole structure.

[0045] In this embodiment, the ratchet can be inserted into different hole structures in sequence to drive the tray 1 to move continuously, and the structure is relatively simple.

[0046] Each end of the pallet 1 has two or more hole structures, and the hole structures at each end are distributed at intervals along the conveying direction Y. Both ends of the pallet 1 are provided with multiple hole structures, and each end corresponds to a ratchet, so that both ends of the pallet 1 can be driven by the driving force at the same time, resulting in smoother movement.

[0047] In this embodiment, all openings 12 can be located between two support portions 11, and the driven structure 13 is located on the support portion 11. The support portion 11 is provided with a reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure can take many forms. For example, the structure of the tray 1 can be strengthened by increasing the thickness of the support portion 11, or the strength of the support portion 11 can be improved by providing reinforcing ribs at the support portion 11.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first side 1B of the tray 1 is provided with a grooved area 15 and a non-grooved area 14. An opening 12 is provided on the bottom wall of the grooved area 15. The forming mold 2 is located on the first side 1B, and the support part 11 and the hole structure are provided in the non-grooved area 14. After the tray 1 is installed on the tunnel line, the first side 1B of the tray 1 faces the tunnel. Correspondingly, the side of the tray 1 opposite to the first side 1B is the second side 1A. In this embodiment, the tray 1 has a non-uniform thickness structure. The thickness of the tray 1 is relatively large at the location of the support part 11 and the hole structure, which can strengthen the overall structure of the mold to a certain extent.

[0049] In this embodiment, the forming mold 2 and the tray 1 can be an integrally formed structure, for example, achieved through processes such as stamping, stretching, or casting. Alternatively, the forming mold 2 and the tray 1 can be separate structures, with the forming mold 2 connected and fixed to the tray 1 by welding or bonding, and a portion of the forming mold 2 embedded inside the opening 12. In this embodiment, the forming mold 2 and the tray 1 are separate structures, allowing for separate processing of the forming mold 2 and the tray 1, followed by assembly of the forming mold 2 onto the tray 1, thus reducing processing complexity.

[0050] The molding die 2 can be detachably installed on the tray 1, which facilitates the disassembly of the molding die 2 and reduces maintenance costs.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, the molding die 2 is fixedly connected to the tray 1, for example, by welding or bonding. The outer peripheral wall of the molding die 2 and the inner peripheral wall forming the opening 12 can be fitted together, for example, with a clearance fit or an interference fit. This ensures the reliability of the installation of the molding die 2 and facilitates welding or bonding.

[0052] In one embodiment, the end face of the molding die 2 on one side of the port is not higher than the end face of the opening 12. That is, the molding die 2 on the second side 1A does not extend beyond the opening 12, which facilitates the cleaning of the mold structure.

[0053] For other structures of the tunnel line production system provided in this application, please refer to the prior art; they will not be described in detail here.

[0054] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0055] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "linking" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. "Fixed connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship remains unchanged after the connection.

[0056] The directional terms used in the embodiments of this application, such as "inner" and "outer," are merely for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to 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 the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated in this application, "multiple" as used in this application refers to two or more.

[0057] In the description of embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0058] In the embodiments of this application, "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0059] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A mold structure characterized by, The device includes a tray (1), which has support portions (11) at both ends distributed along a first direction. The support portions (11) are used to cooperate with the frame support of the tunnel line. The tray (1) is also provided with a plurality of openings (12), and a forming mold (2) with a mold cavity is provided at the opening (12). The pallet (1) is also provided with a driven structure (13) for cooperating with the drive component on the tunnel line to drive the pallet (1) to move on the frame; the first direction is at a certain angle to the conveying direction of the pallet (1).

2. The mold structure of claim 1, wherein The driving element includes a ratchet, and the driven structure (13) includes at least one hole structure for engaging with the ratchet.

3. The mold structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tray (1) is provided with the hole structure at both ends along the first direction, and each end has at least one hole structure. All the hole structures on the same end are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the tray (1).

4. The mold structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The tray (1) has a groove area (15) and a non-groove area (14) on its first side. The opening (12) is located on the bottom wall of the groove area (15). The forming mold (2) is located on the first side. The support part (11) and the hole structure are located in the non-groove area (14).

5. The mold structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, All the openings (12) are located between the two supports (11), the driven structure (13) is located on the support (11), and the support (11) is provided with a reinforcing structure.

6. The mold structure of claim 1, wherein The molding mold (2) and the tray (1) are separate structures. The molding mold (2) is connected to the tray (1) and the molding mold (2) is partially embedded inside the opening (12).

7. The mold structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The molding die (2) is fixedly connected to the tray (1); Alternatively, the molding die (2) may be detachably connected to the tray (1); Alternatively, the end face of the forming mold (2) on one side of the port is not higher than the end face of the opening (12).

8. The mold structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, 5, 6, 7, characterized by, Along the conveying direction of the pallet (1), the pallet (1) has N rows of openings (12), and along the first direction, the pallet (1) has M columns of openings (12), where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2 and M is an integer greater than or equal to 1.

9. A tunnel line production system characterized by, include: The frame has a tunnel; The drive unit is mounted on the frame; According to any one of claims 1 to 8, the two support portions (11) are supported on the sidewall of the tunnel, the drive member cooperates with the driven structure (13) to drive the mold structure to move along the conveying direction, and the forming mold (2) is at least partially located in the tunnel.

10. The tunnel line production system of claim 9, wherein, The driving component includes ratchet teeth, and the driven structure (13) includes a hole structure, wherein the ratchet teeth cooperate with the hole structure for driving.

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