Demoulding device for producing gel soft sweets

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of gel soft sweet production, and discloses a demolding device for gel soft sweet production, which comprises a rack, a mold assembly, a temperature difference demolding assembly and a conveying device. According to the demolding device for gel soft sweet production, the temperature difference demolding assembly is arranged, a semiconductor chilling plate and an electric heating wire form a center low-temperature area and an edge high-temperature area on a circular aluminum base plate, heat interference is blocked in cooperation with a heat insulation separation layer, and the temperature difference gradient is precisely regulated and controlled in combination with a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor; the gel soft sweets are peeled from the food-grade silica gel bottom die without damage due to thermal expansion and cold contraction effects, the demolding integrity rate is high, the honeycomb groove is filled with heat conduction silicone grease to improve the refrigeration efficiency, the mica sheet isolates the electric leakage risk of the electric heating wire, and the heat dissipation fins and the heat dissipation fan cooperatively dissipate heat to guarantee continuous operation of the system. The conveying device and the baffle achieve ordered collection of the soft sweets after demolding, the worm gear and the worm are driven by the servo motor to drive the circular aluminum base plate to rotate, and the top of the food-grade silica gel bottom mold is made to face downwards.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of gummy candy production technology, specifically to a demolding device for gummy candy production. Background Technology

[0002] Gel gummies are made primarily from one or more hydrophilic gels, white sugar, and starch syrup, through appropriate processing steps. After the product is formed, the candy needs to be separated from the starch—that is, demolded.

[0003] In the production of gummy candies, the demolding process directly affects the product yield and appearance quality.

[0004] Traditional mechanical demolding methods can easily lead to the breakage of gummies, especially for products with high viscosity or complex shapes. Alternatively, a single heating method can be used to demold gel gummies, but the temperature of the single heating is too high, which can cause the surface of the gummies to melt and deform, destroying the details of the patterns. In order to solve the above problems, a demolding device for gel gummies production has been proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides a demolding device for the production of gel gummies. Through a precise combination of material properties and thermodynamic principles, it achieves efficient and non-destructive demolding while simplifying the mechanical structure, and has high industrialization feasibility.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a demolding device for producing gel gummies, comprising a frame, a mold assembly, a temperature difference demolding assembly, and a conveying device. The mold assembly includes a bracket fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame. A circular aluminum substrate is rotatably sleeved on the inner side of the bracket. A high-temperature resistant adhesive layer is provided on the upper surface of the circular aluminum substrate. A food-grade silicone bottom mold is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the high-temperature resistant adhesive layer.

[0007] The temperature difference demolding assembly includes an annular groove formed at the edge of the bottom surface of a circular aluminum substrate. An electric heating wire is installed on the inner wall of the annular groove. Multiple honeycomb grooves are formed in the central area of ​​the bottom surface of the circular aluminum substrate. The inner wall of each honeycomb groove is filled with thermally conductive silicone grease. A semiconductor cooling chip is fixedly connected to the central area of ​​the bottom surface of the circular aluminum substrate. A heat dissipation fin is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the semiconductor cooling chip. A heat insulation partition layer is embedded in the bottom surface of the circular aluminum substrate. The heat insulation partition layer is located between the electric heating wire and the semiconductor cooling chip. Cooling fans are embedded in the inner walls on both sides of the support.

[0008] Through the above solution, the demolding device for producing gel gummies, by setting up a temperature difference demolding component, forms a low-temperature zone in the center and a high-temperature zone at the edge on a circular aluminum substrate by a semiconductor cooling chip and an electric heating wire. With the help of a heat insulation layer to block thermal interference, the gel gummies can be peeled off from the food-grade silicone bottom mold without damage due to thermal expansion and contraction, achieving a high demolding integrity rate. The honeycomb groove is filled with thermally conductive silicone grease to improve cooling efficiency, mica sheets isolate the electric heating wire from the risk of leakage, and heat dissipation fins and heat dissipation fans work together to ensure continuous operation of the system. The conveying device enables the orderly collection of gummies after demolding.

[0009] Furthermore, a worm gear is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft end of the circular aluminum substrate, and a rotatable worm is installed on one side of the bracket, the worm meshing with the worm gear.

[0010] With the above solution, when the worm gear rotates, it will drive the circular aluminum base plate to rotate through the worm wheel, which will make it easier to adjust the position of the food-grade silicone base mold, and ultimately facilitate the demolding of the gel gummy candy inside the food-grade silicone base mold.

[0011] Furthermore, a servo motor is fixedly connected to one side of the bracket, and the output shaft end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft end of the worm gear.

[0012] With the above method, the worm gear will rotate when the servo motor starts.

[0013] Furthermore, a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the bracket, and the output end of the hydraulic cylinder passes through the bracket and is fixedly connected to a top mold, which is compatible with a food-grade silicone bottom mold.

[0014] With the above solution, when the hydraulic cylinder is started, it will drive the top mold to move, thereby achieving a stable opening and closing effect between the food-grade silicone bottom mold and the top mold, which is beneficial to the molding of gel gummies.

[0015] Furthermore, a mica sheet is provided below the electric heating wire, and the mica sheet is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the annular groove.

[0016] The above solution uses mica sheets to provide insulation and prevent leakage.

[0017] Furthermore, a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor are embedded inside the circular aluminum substrate. The first temperature sensor is located in the edge region of the circular aluminum substrate, and the second temperature sensor is located in the center region of the circular aluminum substrate.

[0018] The above scheme, through the setting of the first and second temperature sensors, can monitor the temperature of the central cooling zone and the edge heating zone of the circular aluminum substrate in real time, ensuring the formation of a stable temperature gradient, which is beneficial to the stable demolding process.

[0019] Furthermore, the conveying device is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame and located below the circular aluminum substrate, and baffles are installed on both sides of the conveying device.

[0020] The above solution allows for convenient transport of the demolded gummies via a conveying device, facilitating subsequent processing. The baffles also reduce the likelihood of the gummies accidentally detaching from the conveying device, making it more practical.

[0021] Furthermore, a controller is fixedly connected to one side of the bracket, and the electrical components inside the mold assembly, the temperature difference demolding assembly, and the conveying device are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0022] The above scheme allows for convenient control of the operation of the electrical components inside the mold assembly, the temperature difference demolding assembly, and the conveying device via a set controller.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] This demolding device for producing gel gummies features a temperature-differential demolding component. A semiconductor cooling chip and an electric heating wire create a central low-temperature zone and an edge high-temperature zone on a circular aluminum substrate. A heat-insulating layer blocks thermal interference, and a first and second temperature sensor precisely control the temperature gradient. This allows the gel gummies to peel off from the food-grade silicone mold without damage due to thermal expansion and contraction, resulting in a high demolding integrity rate. Honeycomb grooves filled with thermally conductive silicone grease improve cooling efficiency, mica sheets isolate the electric heating wire from leakage risks, and heat dissipation fins and fans work together to ensure continuous system operation. A conveying device and baffles ensure orderly collection of the demolded gummies. A worm gear and worm, driven by a servo motor, rotate the circular aluminum substrate, ensuring the top of the food-grade silicone mold faces downwards. This allows the demolded gel gummies to fall onto the conveying device for transport, making it more practical. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front view of the structure of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall demolded state structure of the present application.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a partial bottom view of the structure of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional planar structural diagram of the structure of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a partial exploded structure of the present application.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 1. Frame; 2. Mold assembly; 201. Support; 202. Circular aluminum substrate; 203. Worm gear; 204. Worm; 205. Servo motor; 206. Hydraulic cylinder; 207. Top mold; 208. High-temperature resistant adhesive layer; 209. Food-grade silicone bottom mold; 3. Temperature difference demolding assembly; 301. Annular groove; 302. Electric heating wire; 303. Mica sheet; 304. Honeycomb groove; 305. Thermal grease; 306. Semiconductor cooling chip; 307. Heat sink fins; 308. Thermal insulation layer; 309. Cooling fan; 310. First temperature sensor; 311. Second temperature sensor; 4. Conveying device; 5. Baffle; 6. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The demolding device for producing gel gummies in this embodiment includes a frame 1, a mold assembly 2, a temperature difference demolding assembly 3, and a conveying device 4. The mold assembly 2 includes a bracket 201 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame 1. A circular aluminum substrate 202 is rotatably sleeved on the inner side of the bracket 201. A high-temperature resistant adhesive layer 208 is provided on the upper surface of the circular aluminum substrate 202. A food-grade silicone bottom mold 209 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the high-temperature resistant adhesive layer 208. A worm gear 203 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft end of the circular aluminum substrate 202. A rotatable worm 204 is installed on one side of the bracket 201. The worm 204 meshes with the worm gear 203. When the worm 204 rotates, it drives the circular aluminum substrate 202 to rotate through the worm gear 203, thereby facilitating adjustment. The position of the food-grade silicone base mold 209 facilitates the demolding of the gel gummy candy inside. A servo motor 205 is fixedly connected to one side of the support 201. The output shaft of the servo motor 205 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the worm gear 204. When the servo motor 205 is started, it will drive the worm gear 204 to rotate. A hydraulic cylinder 206 is fixedly connected to the top of the support 201. The output end of the hydraulic cylinder 206 passes through the support 201 and is fixedly connected to the top mold 207. The top mold 207 is adapted to the food-grade silicone base mold 209. When the hydraulic cylinder 206 is started, it will drive the top mold 207 to move, thereby achieving a stable opening and closing effect between the food-grade silicone base mold 209 and the top mold 207, which is beneficial to the molding of the gel gummy candy.

[0034] It should be noted that after the gummies are formed in the food-grade silicone base mold 209, the hydraulic cylinder 206 needs to be activated to move the top mold 207 to a suitable position. Then, the servo motor 205 is activated to make the worm gear 204 drive the worm wheel 203 to rotate, so that the food-grade silicone base mold 209 faces downward. Then, the temperature difference demolding component 3 is used for non-destructive demolding. The detached gel gummies will fall directly onto the conveying device 4 for conveying.

[0035] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The temperature difference demolding component 3 includes an annular groove 301 formed at the edge of the bottom surface of a circular aluminum substrate 202. An electric heating wire 302 is installed on the inner wall of the annular groove 301. A mica sheet 303 is located below the electric heating wire 302 and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the annular groove 301. The mica sheet 303 provides insulation to prevent leakage. Multiple honeycomb grooves 304 are formed in the central area of ​​the bottom surface of the circular aluminum substrate 202. The inner wall of each honeycomb groove 304 is filled with thermally conductive silicone grease 305. A semiconductor cooling chip 306 is fixedly connected to the central area of ​​the bottom surface of the aluminum substrate 202. A heat dissipation fin 307 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the semiconductor cooling chip 306. A heat insulation layer 308 is embedded in the bottom surface of the circular aluminum substrate 202. The heat insulation layer 308 is located between the electric heating wire 302 and the semiconductor cooling chip 306. Heat dissipation fans 309 are embedded in the inner walls on both sides of the bracket 201. The heat dissipation fans 309 can accelerate the air circulation around the heat dissipation fin 307, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the heat dissipation fin 307.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 A first temperature sensor 310 and a second temperature sensor 311 are embedded inside the circular aluminum substrate 202. The first temperature sensor 310 is located in the edge area of ​​the circular aluminum substrate 202, and the second temperature sensor 311 is located in the center area of ​​the circular aluminum substrate 202. The first temperature sensor 310 and the second temperature sensor 311 can monitor the temperature of the central cooling area and the edge heating area of ​​the circular aluminum substrate 202 in real time, ensuring the formation of a stable temperature gradient, which is beneficial to the stable demolding process. The conveying device 4 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame 1 and is located on the circular aluminum substrate 202. Below, baffles 5 are installed on both sides of the conveying device 4. The conveying device 4 can facilitate the conveying of the demolded gel candy, thereby facilitating subsequent processing of the gel candy. The baffles 5 can reduce the chance of the gel candy accidentally falling off the conveying device 4, making it more practical. A controller 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the bracket 201. The electrical components inside the mold assembly 2, the temperature difference demolding assembly 3, and the conveying device 4 are all electrically connected to the controller 6. The controller 6 can conveniently control the operation of the electrical components inside the mold assembly 2, the temperature difference demolding assembly 3, and the conveying device 4.

[0037] In this embodiment, the demolding device for producing gel gummies uses a temperature difference demolding component 3. A semiconductor cooling chip 306 and an electric heating wire 302 form a central low-temperature zone and an edge high-temperature zone on a circular aluminum substrate 202. A heat-insulating layer 308 blocks thermal interference. Combined with precise temperature gradient control via a first temperature sensor 310 and a second temperature sensor 311, the gel gummies can be peeled off from the food-grade silicone base mold 209 without damage due to thermal expansion and contraction, achieving a high demolding integrity rate. The honeycomb grooves 304 are filled... Thermal grease 305 improves cooling efficiency, mica sheet 303 isolates the risk of leakage from electric heating wire 302, heat dissipation fins 307 and cooling fan 309 work together to ensure continuous operation of the system, conveying device 4 and baffle 5 enable orderly collection of gummy candies after demolding, worm gear 203 and worm 204 drive the circular aluminum substrate 202 to rotate under the drive of servo motor 205, so that the top of food-grade silicone bottom mold 209 faces downward, so that the gel gummy candies after molding and demolding fall onto conveying device 4 for transportation, which is more practical.

[0038] The working principle of the above embodiment is as follows: During operation, the controller 6 starts the hydraulic cylinder 206 to drive the top mold 207 to close the mold, and the gel raw material is injected into the food-grade silicone bottom mold 209 to complete the molding. During the demolding stage, the hydraulic cylinder 206 drives the top mold 207 to move upward, and then controls the servo motor 205 to start, driving the circular aluminum substrate 202 to rotate 180 degrees, so that the food-grade silicone bottom mold 209 faces downward. Then, the semiconductor cooling chip 306 of the temperature difference demolding component 3 quickly absorbs the heat in the central area of ​​the circular aluminum substrate 202 through the thermally conductive silicone grease 305 in the honeycomb groove 304, forming a low temperature zone. At the same time, the electric heating wire 302 in the annular groove 301 heats the edge of the circular aluminum substrate 202 to a certain temperature under the insulation protection of the mica sheet 303. The first temperature is transmitted. The second temperature sensor 311 monitors the temperature difference in real time and feeds it back to the controller 6. The power is dynamically adjusted through the PID algorithm to keep the temperature difference between the center and the edge stable above 30°C. The heat insulation layer 308 blocks radial heat conduction between the hot and cold areas. The circular aluminum substrate 202 generates a deformation gradient under the action of thermal expansion and contraction. The center area shrinks, causing the bottom of the gummy to detach. The edge area expands, reducing the adhesion. Due to the stress difference, the gummy naturally warps and falls off from the food-grade silicone bottom mold 209. After demolding, the gummy falls accurately into the conveying device 4. The baffle 5 prevents slippage and deviation. The heat dissipation fins 307 and the heat dissipation fan 309 continuously dissipate the waste heat generated by the semiconductor cooling chip 306 to maintain the thermal balance of the system. The entire process does not require mechanical ejection or chemical demolding agents, achieving efficient and non-destructive demolding.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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 limitations, 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 said element.

[0040] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A demolding device for producing gel gummies, comprising a frame (1), a mold assembly (2), a temperature difference demolding assembly (3), and a conveying device (4), characterized in that: The mold assembly (2) includes a bracket (201) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame (1). A circular aluminum substrate (202) is rotatably sleeved on the inner side of the bracket (201). A high-temperature resistant adhesive layer (208) is provided on the upper surface of the circular aluminum substrate (202). A food-grade silicone bottom mold (209) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the high-temperature resistant adhesive layer (208). The temperature difference demolding assembly (3) includes an annular groove (301) formed at the edge of the bottom surface of a circular aluminum substrate (202). An electric heating wire (302) is installed on the inner wall of the annular groove (301). A plurality of honeycomb grooves (304) are formed in the central area of ​​the bottom surface of the circular aluminum substrate (202). The inner wall of each honeycomb groove (304) is filled with thermal conductive silicone grease (305). A semiconductor cooling chip (306) is fixedly connected to the central area of ​​the bottom surface of the circular aluminum substrate (202). A heat dissipation fin (307) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the semiconductor cooling chip (306). A heat insulation partition layer (308) is embedded in the bottom surface of the circular aluminum substrate (202). The heat insulation partition layer (308) is located between the electric heating wire (302) and the semiconductor cooling chip (306). Heat dissipation fans (309) are embedded in the inner walls on both sides of the bracket (201).

2. The demolding device for producing gel gummies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circular aluminum substrate (202) has a worm gear (203) fixedly connected to its shaft end, and a rotatable worm (204) is installed on one side of the bracket (201), the worm (204) meshing with the worm gear (203).

3. The demolding device for producing gel gummies according to claim 2, characterized in that: A servo motor (205) is fixedly connected to one side of the bracket (201), and the output shaft end of the servo motor (205) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft end of the worm (204).

4. The demolding device for producing gel gummies according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hydraulic cylinder (206) is fixedly connected to the top of the bracket (201). The output end of the hydraulic cylinder (206) passes through the bracket (201) and is fixedly connected to a top mold (207). The top mold (207) is compatible with a food-grade silicone bottom mold (209).

5. The demolding device for producing gel gummies according to claim 1, characterized in that: Below the electric heating wire (302) is a mica sheet (303), which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the annular groove (301).

6. The demolding device for producing gel gummies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circular aluminum substrate (202) is embedded with a first temperature sensor (310) and a second temperature sensor (311). The first temperature sensor (310) is located in the edge region of the circular aluminum substrate (202), and the second temperature sensor (311) is located in the center region of the circular aluminum substrate (202).

7. The demolding device for producing gel gummies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying device (4) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame (1) and located below the circular aluminum substrate (202). Baffles (5) are installed on both sides of the conveying device (4).

8. The demolding device for producing gel gummies according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the bracket (201), and the electrical components inside the mold assembly (2), the temperature difference demolding assembly (3), and the conveying device (4) are all electrically connected to the controller (6).

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