Bionic food and processing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses bionic food and a processing device, the bionic food comprises a head and belly part and at least two wrist feet, the bottom end of the head and belly part is connected with the head ends of the wrist feet, the tail ends of the wrist feet are free, and the head and belly part of the bionic food is round, mushroom-head-shaped, oval, spindle-shaped, rugby-ball-shaped, bottle-shaped, funnel-shaped, oval and umbrella-shaped. The head ends of the bionic food wrist feet are mutually free and / or are connected through web-shaped areas; the processing device at least comprises a first template with a first cavity and a second template with a second cavity, the first cavity and the second cavity are in butt joint with each other to form a combined cavity capable of forming the outer contour of the bionic food, the combined cavity is communicated with the raw material injection port, and the first template and / or the second template can be driven by the driving mechanism to generate displacement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a biomimetic food and processing device, belonging to the field of food and food processing. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of life, fast food is becoming increasingly popular. People not only demand that fast food look good and taste great, but also that it be green, nutritious, and healthy. As a result, different types of uniquely flavored and convenient "bionic foods" have been developed and put into the market. Soluble dietary fiber, which can be metabolized and utilized by intestinal bacteria, including konjac glucomannan and pectin, not only helps form stool and prevent constipation, but also creates a feeling of fullness, reduces the body's excessive absorption of sugar, protein, and cholesterol, and helps eliminate harmful substances in the intestines. It is suitable not only for the daily nutritional supply of healthy people, but also for patients with obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other diseases.

[0003] In recent years, high-fiber foods made from ingredients such as konjac extract and seaweed extract have become very popular. However, the forms of these foods are still limited to noodle-like, tripe-like, vermicelli-like, and simple animal-like shapes. Foods with unique shapes and highly biomimetic forms have not yet been developed and popularized. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0005] A biomimetic food includes a head and abdomen and at least two arms and legs. The bottom end of the head and abdomen is connected to the head end of the arms and legs, and the tail end of the arms and legs is free. The head and abdomen of the biomimetic food is one of the following shapes: round, mushroom-shaped, oval, spindle-shaped, rugby ball-shaped, bottle-shaped, funnel-shaped, elliptical, and umbrella-shaped. The head ends of the arms and legs of the biomimetic food are free from each other and / or connected by webbed areas.

[0006] Specifically, the biomimetic food's arms are soft, strip-shaped and / or sheet-shaped, with one or more of the following on the upper surface: strip-shaped protrusions, fluffy protrusions, or dot-shaped protrusions; and / or suction cups are provided on the lower surface of the arms, which can be multiple, gradually reduced in size, and arranged linearly, in one or more rows.

[0007] Specifically, the head and abdomen (11) of the biomimetic food are provided with protruding or concave eyes.

[0008] Furthermore, the biomimetic food has a hollow head and abdomen cavity with an external opening. The head and abdomen cavity can hold solid and / or liquid ingredients including yogurt, soup, diced fruits and vegetables, diced meat, fish roe, and meatballs. The external opening of the head and abdomen cavity can be passively enlarged when subjected to external force.

[0009] With the opening widened, it becomes easier to insert food into the head and abdomen cavity through the opening.

[0010] Furthermore, in the initial state, the maximum capacity of the cephalic cavity to hold food is greater than or equal to the minimum passage size of the cephalic cavity opening to the outside in the initial state.

[0011] Specifically, the biomimetic food has a sealing body with a tie at the bottom of its head and abdomen that can seal the opening of the inner cavity of the head and abdomen to the outside, and / or a linear incision in the head and abdomen that can close itself.

[0012] The main raw materials for making this biomimetic food are seaweed extract, konjac extract, and one or more other animal and plant-derived ingredients.

[0013] A processing apparatus includes at least a first template having a first cavity and a second template having a second cavity. The first cavity and the second cavity are connected to each other to form a combined cavity capable of forming the external contour of the above-mentioned biomimetic food. The combined cavity is connected to a raw material injection port. The first template and / or the second template can be driven by a driving mechanism to generate displacement.

[0014] Furthermore, the drive mechanism is a pneumatic component including a cylinder.

[0015] Furthermore, the first template and / or the second template are provided with cooling passages and / or heating passages.

[0016] The specific structure of the head and abdomen cavity includes a molding component for molding the head and abdomen cavity of the biomimetic food. The molding component has a power mechanism, a channel tube, and a molding capsule. The molding capsule is connected to the channel tube and has a capsule sealing part and a capsule free part that can expand after being filled with fluid. In use, the power mechanism drives the fluid to enter or flow out of the capsule cavity through the channel tube, thereby driving the capsule free part to deform. When the capsule free part expands, the raw materials for making the biomimetic food are injected into the combined cavity through the raw material injection port, which can form the head and abdomen cavity of the biomimetic food with an external opening.

[0017] Furthermore, the molded capsule is thin-walled and fitted onto the outer surface of the channel tube, and the gap between the outer surface of the channel tube and the free part of the capsule is the inner cavity of the capsule; and / or the power mechanism of the molding assembly is one or more of a powered balloon, a syringe, and an injection pump.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] 1. This biomimetic food has a unique and beautiful shape, and consumers can adjust the flavor according to their own preferences. The main raw materials of the biomimetic food can be made from soluble dietary fiber such as konjac extract and red algae extract, or animal protein, to meet the needs of different food lovers.

[0020] 2. When biomimetic foods are made primarily from soluble dietary fibers such as konjac extract and red algae extract, they can help people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, as well as obese people, improve their diet and enhance their physical functions. They can also help people with constipation to relieve constipation.

[0021] 3. This biomimetic food has a hollow head and abdomen cavity with an external opening. The head and abdomen cavity can hold different kinds of ingredients. The reasonable combination of various ingredients is an economical and effective way to improve nutritional value. According to the principle of food complementarity, namely ① the more distant the biological species of the food, the better; ② the more varieties, the better; ③ the species are matched, the varieties are rich, and they are eaten at the same time, the ingredients contained in the main body and the head and abdomen cavity of this biomimetic food can be of different species (such as animals, plants, terrestrial and marine organisms, etc.), which facilitates simultaneous eating and maximizes nutritional value.

[0022] 4. When the opening of the head and abdomen cavity of this bionic food is subjected to external force, it can be passively enlarged. The enlarged opening makes it easier to put the food into the head and abdomen cavity, and avoids damage to the opening of the head and abdomen cavity when the channel tube and the molding capsule of the molding component are withdrawn from the head and abdomen cavity, thus ensuring the integrity and appearance of the bionic food.

[0023] 5. Because the head and abdomen of this biomimetic food are hollow, its processing device cleverly uses an expandable and contractible bladder as an intermediate carrier. The ingenious design not only shapes the hollow head and abdomen of the biomimetic food, but also the channel tube of the shaping component serves as both a fluid channel and a support, assisting in shaping the opening of the inner cavity of the head and abdomen to the outside.

[0024] 6. This processing device can form one or more biomimetic food products at one time, or even biomimetic food products of different shapes at one time. When forming a few biomimetic food products at one time, the processing device occupies a small area and is simple and convenient to operate. When forming a large number of biomimetic food products at one time, it is efficient and low in cost. It can be operated manually or automatically.

[0025] 7. This processing device is equipped with a cooling passage and / or a heating passage. When the main raw material of the biomimetic food is soluble dietary fiber such as konjac extract or red algae extract, a lower temperature fluid can be injected through the cooling passage to make it form quickly, thereby improving production efficiency. When the main raw material of the biomimetic food is animal protein as the core ingredient (such as meat paste, shrimp paste, etc.), a higher temperature fluid can be injected through the heating passage to denature the protein and solidify it. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings are not limited to those of this utility model:

[0027] Figure 1A Example 1: Front view of the biomimetic (octopus) food.

[0028] Figure 1B Example 1: Cross-sectional view of a biomimetic (octopus) food product

[0029] Figure 1C Example 1: A cross-sectional view of a structure of a biomimetic (octopus) food product, with the external opening located at the bottom of the head and abdomen.

[0030] Figure 1D Example 1: A cross-sectional view of another structure of the biomimetic (octopus) food, with the external opening located at the top of the head and abdomen.

[0031] Figure 1E Example 1: A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a biomimetic (octopus) food with its external opening located at the top of its head and abdomen.

[0032] Figure 1F Example 1: The opening of the biomimetic (octopus) food is located at the top of the head and abdomen and can be sealed.

[0033] Figure 1G Example 1: A cross-sectional view of a biomimetic (octopus) food product, with the external opening located in the middle section of the head and abdomen.

[0034] Figure 1H Example 1: A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a biomimetic (octopus) food, with the external opening located in the middle section of the head and abdomen.

[0035] Figure 1I Example 1: The opening of the biomimetic (octopus) food is located in the middle section of the head and abdomen and can be sealed.

[0036] Figure 1J Example 1: Cross-sectional schematic diagram of another structure of the biomimetic (octopus) food.

[0037] Figure 1K Example 1: A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the external opening of a biomimetic (octopus) food product being sealed.

[0038] Figure 1L Example 1: Schematic diagram of a biomimetic (octopus) food product with linear cuts on its head and abdomen.

[0039] Figure 1M Example 1: Another perspective of the biomimetic (octopus) food.

[0040] Figure 1N Example 1: Schematic diagram of biomimetic (jellyfish) food

[0041] Figure 10 Example 1: Cross-sectional view of biomimetic (jellyfish) food

[0042] Figure 1P Example 1: A cross-sectional view of a biomimetic (jellyfish) food product, with the external opening located at the bottom of the head and abdomen.

[0043] Figure 1Q Example 1: A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a biomimetic (jellyfish) food, with the external opening located at the top of the head and abdomen.

[0044] Figure 2A Cross-sectional view of Example 2 without injected raw materials.

[0045] Figure 2B Cross-sectional view after raw material injection in Example 2

[0046] Figure 2C Example 2: Cross-sectional view of capsule expansion and injection of raw materials.

[0047] Figure 2D Example 2: Cross-sectional view of cyst retraction

[0048] Figure 2E Cross-sectional view of the first template after displacement in Example 2

[0049] Figure 2F Example 2: Cross-sectional view of the cyst body leaving the intracerebrospinal cavity.

[0050] Figure 3A 3. Three-dimensional schematic diagram of the processing device in Example 3

[0051] Figure 3B Example 3: Another perspective view of the processing device

[0052] Figure 3C Example 3: Schematic diagram of some parts of the processing device

[0053] Figure 3D Example 3: Cross-sectional view of the capsule not fully inflated.

[0054] Figure 3E Example 3: Cross-sectional view of the injected raw material after the capsule expands.

[0055] Figure 3F Example 3: Schematic diagram of the power mechanism inflation.

[0056] Figure 3G Example 3: Schematic diagram of air extraction from the power mechanism

[0057] Figure 3H Example 3: Schematic diagram of capsule retraction after raw material injection.

[0058] Figure 3I Example 3: Schematic diagram of the first template moving upwards

[0059] Figure 3J Example 3: Schematic diagram of the translation of the second template

[0060] Figure 3K : Three-dimensional schematic diagram of another state of Example 3

[0061] Figure 4A : Three-dimensional schematic diagram of Example 4

[0062] Figure 4B Cross-sectional view of Example 4

[0063] Figure 5A : Three-dimensional schematic diagram of Example 5

[0064] Figure 5B Cross-sectional view of Example 5 Detailed Implementation

[0065] Example 1:

[0066] like Figure 1A , 1B As shown in Figures 1N and 1O, a biomimetic food 1 includes a head and abdomen 11 and at least two arms 12. The bottom end 112 of the head and abdomen is connected to the head end 121 of the arms, and the tail end 122 of the arms is free. The head and abdomen 11 of the biomimetic food is one of the following shapes: round, mushroom-shaped, oval, spindle-shaped, rugby ball-shaped, bottle-shaped, funnel-shaped, elliptical, or umbrella-shaped. The head ends 121 of the arms are free from each other and / or connected by webbed areas 123. The head and abdomen 11 of the biomimetic food is solid. Figure 1C-1M As shown in Figures 1P-1Q, the head and abdomen 11 of this biomimetic food is sac-shaped. The head and abdomen 11 of the biomimetic food 1 has a hollow inner cavity 110 with an external opening 1100. The inner cavity 110 can accommodate solid and / or liquid ingredients F, including yogurt, broth, diced fruits and vegetables, diced meat, fish roe, and meatballs. The external opening 1100 of the inner cavity 110 can passively enlarge when subjected to external force, facilitating the insertion of the ingredients F through the enlarged external opening 1100 into the inner cavity 110. The main ingredients of this biomimetic food... The ingredients are seaweed extract, konjac extract, or one or more of other plant and animal-derived components. Other plant-derived components mainly include substances produced by plants through primary or secondary metabolism, and their composition is complex and diverse, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and organosulfur compounds, such as xanthan gum, locust bean gum, and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Other animal-derived components refer to food ingredients derived from animals, including meat products, eggs, aquatic products, milk and its products, which mainly provide the human body with nutrients such as protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins.

[0067] Figure 1A-1MThis invention illustrates one form of the biomimetic food, namely, a biomimetic multi-branched mollusc—a biomimetic (octopus) food. The head and abdomen 11 of this biomimetic (octopus) food is oval-shaped, with the bottom end 112 of the head and abdomen connected to the head ends 121 of eight soft and slender arms. The arms 12 are strip-shaped, and the head ends 121 of the arms are connected by web-like areas 123. The head ends 121 of the arms gradually taper towards the tail ends 122 of the arms. For aesthetic and realistic purposes, the head and abdomen 11 of the biomimetic food is provided with protruding or concave eyes 1121. The upper surface of the arms 12 of the biomimetic (octopus) food is provided with strip-shaped protrusions, and the lower surface of the arms 12 is provided with suction cups 120. To demonstrate different effects, the upper surface of the arms 12 of this invention may also be provided with one or more of the following: strip-shaped protrusions, villi-like protrusions, and dot-like protrusions, and / or the lower surface of the arms 12 is provided with suction cups 120 and protrusions of various shapes. Figure 1M The image shows that the tail end 122 of the arms is free-floating, and the arms 12 are soft and flexible, changing into various postures; the arms 12 and the webbed areas 123 on them help to attach more sauce or stick to the crumbs of food when eating, so as to enrich the taste; the protruding eyes 1121 are lifelike; the concave eyes 1121 can be embedded with black, red or other colored spherical food or decorations, such as fish roe or fruit seeds, to make the eye structure more vivid.

[0068] In order to prevent the solid or viscous food F contained in the head and abdomen cavity 110 from escaping through the external opening 1100 of the head and abdomen cavity 110 to a certain extent, the maximum capacity L1 of the food F contained in the head and abdomen cavity 110 of the biomimetic food described in this utility model in the initial state is greater than or equal to the minimum passage size L2 of the external opening 1100 of the head and abdomen cavity 110 in the initial state. Figure 1C The diagram shows that the head and abdomen cavity 110 has an external opening 1100 located at the bottom 112 of the head and abdomen, while the top 111 of the head and abdomen is a blind end. Food F enters the head and abdomen cavity 110 through the external opening 1100, which is enlarged by external force. After the external force is removed, the external opening 1100 of the head and abdomen cavity 110 returns to its original position, preventing the food from leaving the head and abdomen cavity 110. In this diagram, the maximum capacity L1 of the head and abdomen cavity 110 for food F is the maximum radial dimension of the head and abdomen cavity 110, and the minimum passage size L2 of the external opening 1100 is the minimum distance that food F needs to pass through the external opening 1100. Liquid broth can also be injected when the head and abdomen cavity 110 is placed with the external opening 1100 facing upwards.

[0069] Figure 1D-1F The external opening 1100 is located at the top 111 of the head and abdomen, and the bottom 112 of the head and abdomen is a blind end. Figure 1DThe cephalic cavity 110 accommodates smaller food items F. The maximum accommodating size L1 of the cephalic cavity 110 for food items F is greater than or equal to the minimum passage size L2 of the external opening 1100 of the cephalic cavity 110 in the initial state. In this figure, the maximum accommodating size L1 of the cephalic cavity 110 for food items F is the maximum radial size of the cephalic cavity 110, and the minimum passage size L2 of the external opening 1100 is the diameter of the external opening 1100. Figure 1E The opening 1100 of the inner cavity of the head and abdomen cannot be sealed off. That is, the top of the head and abdomen 111 is located in the area surrounding the opening 1100, which facilitates the insertion of food F. The bottom of the head and abdomen 112 is provided with a protruding eye 1121. Figure 1F The opening 1100 of the inner cavity of the head and abdomen can be self-sealed. The top 111 of the head and abdomen separates from the surrounding area of ​​the opening 1100 to form a top cover 1111 that can cover and seal the opening 1100. The top cover 1111 and the surrounding area of ​​the opening 1100 have a connecting part 1112, so that the top cover 1111 is not completely separated from the head and abdomen 11 of the biomimetic food. The bottom 112 of the head and abdomen is provided with a concave eye 1121. After the top cover 1111 and the opening 1100 are fastened together, the shape of the biomimetic octopus is maintained.

[0070] Figure 1G-1I The external opening 1100 is shown to be located in the middle section 113 of the head and abdomen. Figure 1G The maximum axial dimension of the external opening 1100 is greater than the maximum radial dimension. The maximum capacity L1 of the head and abdomen cavity 110 for food F is the maximum radial dimension of the head and abdomen cavity 110. The minimum passage dimension L2 of the external opening 1100 is the maximum radial dimension of the external opening 1100, which is the maximum radial distance of food F through the external opening 1100 (if the maximum axial dimension of the external opening 1100 is less than the maximum radial dimension, the minimum passage dimension L2 of the external opening 1100 is the maximum axial dimension of the external opening 1100). Figure 1H The opening 1100 in the middle cannot be sealed by itself. After the food is put in, it is placed with the opening 1100 facing upwards for easy picking up by diners. The bottom 112 of the head and abdomen has a protruding eye 1121. Figure 1I The external opening 1100 can be covered and sealed by the middle section cover 1131. The middle section cover 1131 and the surrounding area of ​​the external opening 1100 have a middle section connection part 1132, so that the middle section cover 1131 is not completely separated from the middle section 113 of the head and abdomen of the bionic food. The bottom end 112 of the head and abdomen is provided with a concave eye 1121.

[0071] Figure 1C-1IThe cephalic cavity 110 is elliptical, with its maximum axial dimension greater than its maximum radial dimension. The maximum capacity L1 of the cephalic cavity 110 for food F is equal to its maximum radial dimension. Conversely, when the maximum axial dimension of the cephalic cavity 110 is less than its maximum radial dimension, the maximum capacity L1 of the cephalic cavity 110 for food F is equal to its maximum axial dimension. If the cephalic cavity is circular, then the maximum capacity L1 of the cephalic cavity 110 for food F is equal to the diameter of the circle. Figure 1C For example, in this embodiment, the vertical direction from the top 111 of the head and abdomen to the bottom 112 of the head and abdomen is the axial direction, and the horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction is the radial direction. Of course, the inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen of the bionic food of this utility model can also be provided with two or more external openings 1100. The external openings 1100 can be located at the top 111 of the head and abdomen, the bottom 112 of the head and abdomen, and the middle section 113 of the head and abdomen, respectively. In this embodiment, they will not be described one by one.

[0072] like Figure 1J In one embodiment, the head and abdomen 11 and the arms and legs 12 of the biomimetic food are separate and independent structures. The bottom end 112 of the head and abdomen has an inner cavity 110 with an external opening 1100. The heads 121 of the arms and legs are connected to each other to form a connecting segment 1211. In this figure, the bottom end 112 of the head and abdomen and the connecting segment 1211 of the arms and legs are interlocked and connected as one unit. Of course, the connecting segment 1211 of the arms and legs can also be directly embedded in the external opening 1100 of the bottom end 112 of the head and abdomen. The left side of the figure is a schematic diagram of the head and abdomen 11 and the arms and legs 12 being separated, and the right side of the figure is a schematic diagram of the head and abdomen 11 and the arms and legs 12 being connected as one unit. After the food F is placed into the inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen, the connecting segment 1211 of the arms and legs is embedded into the external opening 1100 of the bottom end 112 of the head and abdomen, so that the inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen is closed to the outside.

[0073] like Figure 1K As shown, the bottom 112 of the head and abdomen of the bionic food is provided with a sealing body 114 with a strap 1141 that can seal the external opening 1100 of the inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen. In this figure, the sealing body 114 is spherical, showing that the external opening 1100 has been sealed. Figure 1L The head and abdomen 11 is shown to have a self-closing linear incision 1101. When solid and / or viscous ingredients, including yogurt, soup, diced fruits and vegetables, and diced meat, need to be placed into the head and abdomen cavity, the linear incision 1101 is opened by external force. After the ingredients are placed, the linear incision 1101 automatically closes, preventing the ingredients from leaving the head and abdomen cavity through the linear incision 1101.

[0074] like Figure 1N-1QThis invention demonstrates another form of biomimetic food, namely biomimetic zooplankton-bionic (jellyfish) food. The head and abdomen 11 of this biomimetic (jellyfish) food is umbrella-shaped, and the bottom end 112 of the head and abdomen is connected to the head end 121 of six soft and slender arms. The arms 12 are plate-shaped, and the head ends 121 of the arms are free from each other. The edge of the umbrella-shaped head and abdomen 11 is provided with multiple whisker-like tentacles 115. Figure 1P The mid-head and abdomen 11 has a hollow head and abdomen cavity 110, and the head and abdomen cavity 110 has an external opening 1100 located at the bottom end 112 of the head and abdomen. Figure 1Q The external opening 1100 is located at the top of the head and abdomen. The top of the head and abdomen is separated from the surrounding area of ​​the external opening 1100 to form a top cover 1111 that can cover and seal the external opening 1100. The top cover 1111 and the surrounding area of ​​the external opening 1100 have a connecting part 1112, so that the top cover 1111 is not completely separated from the head and abdomen 11 of the biomimetic food. After the food is put into the inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen, the top cover 1111 is folded back to maintain the integrity of the biomimetic (jellyfish) food.

[0075] When the main raw material of the biomimetic food 1 of this utility model is soluble dietary fiber such as konjac extract and red algae extract, the water content in the biomimetic food 1 accounts for no less than 70% of its own weight. According to the principle of food complementarity, namely ① the more distant the biological species of the food, the better; ② the more varieties, the better; ③ while the species are matched and the varieties are rich, the closer the consumption time, the better. The inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen of this biomimetic food 1 can hold protein-rich ingredients such as meatballs, shrimp paste, and yogurt, which can be eaten at the same time and have a variety of tastes. When the main raw material of the biomimetic food of this utility model is animal-derived, such as when the biomimetic food is made with meat paste, shrimp paste, etc., the inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen can hold carrot cubes, konjac balls, and other ingredients rich in soluble dietary fiber and vitamins, which can enhance the marketing value and allow people to enjoy a variety of tastes.

[0076] Example 2:

[0077] like Figure 2A , 2B As shown, a processing device 2 includes at least a first template 21 having a first cavity 210 and a second template 22 having a second cavity 220. The first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 are connected to each other to form a combined cavity 20 capable of shaping the outer contour of the above-mentioned biomimetic food 1. The combined cavity 20 is connected to the raw material injection port 200. The first template 21 and / or the second template 22 can be driven by the driving mechanism 23 to generate displacement. Figure 2A The first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 are shown to be connected to form a combined cavity 20 that can shape and produce the outer contour of the biomimetic food 1. Figure 2BThe diagram shows that the raw materials for making biomimetic food 1 are injected into the combined cavity 20 through the raw material injection port 200 for molding. During this molding process, the raw materials can be cooled or heated directly or indirectly to assist in rapid molding.

[0078] like Figure 2C-2F As shown, the processing device 2 also includes a molding assembly 24 for molding the abdominal cavity 110 of the bionic food 1. The molding assembly 24 has a power mechanism 241, a channel tube 243, and a molding capsule 242. The molding capsule 242 is connected to the channel tube 243. The molding capsule 242 has a capsule sealing part 2421 and a capsule free part 2422 that can expand after being filled with fluid. In use, the power mechanism 241 drives the fluid to enter or flow out of the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule through the inner cavity 2430 of the channel tube. The free part 2422 of the driving capsule deforms; when the free part 2422 of the capsule expands, the raw materials for making the above-mentioned bionic food are injected into the combined cavity 20 through the raw material injection port 200, which can form the head and abdomen cavity 110 of the above-mentioned bionic food 1 with an external opening 1100; in this embodiment, the formed capsule 242 is thin-walled and sleeved on the outer surface of the channel tube 243, and the gap between the outer surface of the channel tube 243 and the free part 2422 of the capsule is the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule.

[0079] The driving structure 23 and the power mechanism 241 of the molding component 24 are not shown in the accompanying drawings of this embodiment. The driving mechanism 23 can be a pneumatic component such as a cylinder, and the power mechanism 241 of the molding component 24 can be one or more of a power balloon, a syringe, or an injection pump.

[0080] Figure 2C The inner cavity 2430 of the channel tube 243 is connected to the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule. The power mechanism 241 of the molding component 24 drives the fluid to enter the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule through the inner cavity 2430 of the channel tube. The free part 2422 of the capsule expands. The raw material for making the biomimetic food 1 is injected into the combined cavity 20 through the raw material injection port 200 for molding. The dashed line with arrows in the figure indicates the direction of the fluid entering the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule, and the solid line with arrows indicates the direction of the raw material being injected into the combined cavity 20. Figure 2D After the raw material is formed into the shape of bionic food 1, the power mechanism 241 extracts the fluid out of the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule, and the free part 2422 of the capsule contracts and deforms, thereby generating negative pressure to drive the head and abdomen 11 of the bionic food 1 to contract. Figure 2EThe diagram shows that the first template 21 or the second template 22 undergoes relative displacement, and the bionic food 1 separates from the second cavity 220 of the second template 22 along with the first template 21. In this process, the first template 21 can act as a moving mold and the second template 22 as a stationary mold, with the driving structure 23 driving the first template 21 away from the second template 22. Alternatively, the first template 21 can act as a stationary mold and the second template 22 as a moving mold, with the driving structure 23 driving the second template 22 away from the first template 21. Or, both the first template 21 and the second template 22 can act as moving molds, with the driving structure 23 driving the first template 21 and the second template 22 to move simultaneously. Figure 2F The channel tube 243 and the molding capsule 242 of the molding component 24 are displaced, the molding capsule 242 is separated from the inner cavity 110 of the abdomen of the bionic food 1, and the bionic food 1 is separated from the first template 21 and the first cavity 210.

[0081] In the above structure, the head and abdomen 11 of the bionic food 1 are placed horizontally. When the head and abdomen 11 of the bionic food 1 are placed downwards, the molding component 24 does not need to be moved and the bionic food 1 will fall off due to gravity.

[0082] In this embodiment, the forming capsule 242 is thin-walled and sleeved on the outer surface of the channel tube 243. The channel tube 243 has a supporting and shaping function. When the expanded forming capsule 242 is used to assist in shaping the inner cavity 110 of the abdomen of the bionic food 1, the channel tube 243 is used to open the inner cavity 110 of the abdomen to the outside 1100. That is, the opening of the channel tube 243 together with the forming capsule 242 when exiting the inner cavity 110 of the abdomen of the bionic food 1 becomes the opening to the outside 1100. In this embodiment, only one combined cavity 20 for shaping the outer contour of the bionic food is shown. In actual use, there can be multiple combined cavities 20. That is, the first template 21 is provided with multiple first cavities 210, and the second template 22 is provided with multiple corresponding second cavities 220. In order to improve efficiency and meet the manufacturing requirements, the first template 21 and / or the second template 22 can be provided with cooling passages and / or heating passages to assist in the rapid shaping of the bionic food (not shown in the figure of this embodiment).

[0083] Example 3:

[0084] like Figure 3A-3KAs shown, in this embodiment, the second template 22 of the processing device 2 includes a second left template 22L and a second right template 22R. The second left template 22L has a second left cavity 220L, and the second right template has a second right cavity 220R. That is, the first cavity 210, the second left cavity 220L, and the second right cavity 220R are connected to form a combined cavity 20 capable of forming the outer contour of the biomimetic food 1. The second left template 22L and the second right template 22R are respectively provided with a partial raw material injection channel 201 and a raw material injection port 200. The raw material for forming the biomimetic food can enter the combined cavity 20 through the injection port 200 and the injection channel 201, thereby forming the outer contour of the biomimetic food. Figure 3C As can be seen, in this embodiment, four combined cavities 20 can be formed to create the outer contours of biomimetic foods, meaning that four biomimetic foods can be formed at once. To improve efficiency or reduce the area used, more or fewer combined cavities 20 can also be set. To assist in the forming of biomimetic foods, in this embodiment, the second left template 22L and the second right template 22R are provided with cooling passages and / or heating passages. The cooling passages and / or heating passages are provided with inlets 202 for fluid entry. When the processing device 2 is used to form biomimetic foods with soluble dietary fiber as the main raw material, the passages on the second left template 22L and the second right template 22R are used as cooling passages to allow low-temperature fluids (fluids below or close to the ambient temperature) to pass through, which facilitates rapid forming of biomimetic foods. When the processing device 2 is used to form biomimetic foods with animal protein such as meat paste as the main raw material, the above passages are used as heating passages to allow high-temperature fluids (fluids above the ambient temperature) to pass through. For example, the protein fluid raw material can be denatured and solidified by heat-conducting oil at a temperature greater than 80°C to assist in the forming of biomimetic foods.

[0085] like Figure 3A , 3B As shown in Figures 3D and 3K, in this embodiment, the driving mechanism 23 is a cylinder among pneumatic components. The driving mechanism 23 includes a first cylinder 231 that drives the first template 21 to move, a second left cylinder 232 that drives the second left template 22L to move, and a second right cylinder 233 that drives the second right template to move. To support the components, the processing device 2 is provided with a bottom plate 254 with a central hollowed-out center. To facilitate the functioning of each driving mechanism (cylinder), the processing device 2 is also provided with a top plate 251 for fixing the first cylinder 231, a left side plate 252 for fixing the second left cylinder 232, a right side plate 253 for fixing the second right cylinder 233, a vertical guide post 261 for guiding the first template 21, and a horizontal guide post 262 for guiding the second left template 22L and the second right template 22R. To facilitate assembly, facilitate the molding of the cavities of each template, and save costs, in this embodiment, the first template, the second left template, and the second right template can be integrally molded or formed by fixing and connecting multiple parts. Figure 3DThe diagram also shows a guide plate 211 fixedly connected to the first template 21, a guide plate 211 movably connected to the vertical guide post 261, and a fixing plate 2313 connected to the guide plate 211. The piston rod 2311 of the first cylinder 231 passes through a through hole on the fixing plate 2313 and is connected to the fixing plate 2313. The fixing member 2312 assists the piston rod 2311 in being tightly connected to the fixing plate 2313. That is, when the guide plate 211 and the first template 21 are displaced under the drive of the first cylinder 231, the piston rod 2311 directly or indirectly drives the guide plate 211 to move. The guide plate 211 can generate a stable vertical displacement under the constraint of the vertical guide post 261. During manufacturing, the first template 21 and the guide plate 211 can also be a single part, that is, the first template 21 is directly movably connected to the vertical guide post 261.

[0086] Figure 3A , 3B The 3D diagram shows the molding assembly 24 of the processing device 2 in this embodiment. This molding assembly 24 includes two sets of power mechanisms 241 and two sets of channel pipes 243. Each set of channel pipes 243 is connected to two molding capsules 242. In use, each set of power mechanisms 241 drives fluid through the channel pipe 243 connected to it, and then into the inner cavity 2420 of the molding capsule 242, which communicates with the inner cavity 2430 of the channel pipe. This causes the free portion 2422 of the capsule to expand. In other words, each set of power mechanisms 241 controls the deformation of the two molding capsules 242, creating a simulated... When processing raw food, the four shaped capsules 242 respectively enter the combined cavity 20 of the corresponding outer contour of the shaped bionic food, thereby assisting in the formation of the inner cavity of the head and abdomen of the shaped bionic food; in this embodiment, the power mechanism 241 is a syringe assembly, and each syringe is equipped with a cylinder 2411 to provide power. Of course, it can also be operated manually, and it also includes a locking member 2412 for fixing the power mechanism 241; for easy assembly, in this embodiment, the channel tube 243 is formed by combining multiple hollow tubes. Of course, the channel tube 243 can also be a hollow tube made in one piece.

[0087] like Figure 3D As shown, the first template 21, the second left template 22L, and the second right template 22R are connected to each other. The first cavity 210, the second left cavity 220L, and the second right cavity 220R form a combined cavity 20 for making the outer contour of the biomimetic food 1. The forming capsule 242 and part of the channel tube 243 of the forming component 24 enter the combined cavity 20. At this time, the power mechanism 241 injects fluid into the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule through the inner cavity 2430 of the channel tube. The free part 2422 of the capsule has not yet expanded to the required state. The dashed line with arrows in the figure indicates the direction of fluid movement. Figure 3FThe diagram shows the motion of the power mechanism 241 during the process of filling the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule with fluid. At this time, the power mechanism 241 drives the fluid into the inner cavity 2430 of the channel tube, that is, the syringe piston is pushed by the cylinder 2411 to move away from the air pump. The dotted line with arrows in the figure indicates the direction of displacement of the syringe piston (i.e. the direction of fluid movement). When the piston moves to a certain position, the free part 2422 of the capsule expands to the required state.

[0088] like Figure 3E As shown, the free part 2422 of the formed capsule 242 has expanded to the required state, and the power mechanism 241 has stopped filling the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule with fluid. At this time, the raw material for making bionic food is injected into the combined cavity 20 through the raw material injection port 200 and the injection channel 201. After a period of shaping (during which cooling or heating can be carried out to assist in shaping), the required bionic food shape is formed (that is, the bionic food has a cavity inside, and the outer shape of the bionic food is the inner surface outline of the combined cavity 20). The solid line with arrows in the figure indicates the direction of movement of the raw material for making bionic food, that is, the raw material enters the four combined cavities through the raw material injection port 200 respectively. Figure 3G After the biomimetic food has been shaped, the syringe piston can be pulled by the cylinder 2411 to move away from the channel tube 243. That is, the power mechanism 241 (syringe) draws the fluid out of the capsule cavity 2420 through the inner cavity 2430 of the channel tube. The dashed arrow in the figure indicates the direction of movement of the syringe piston (i.e. the direction of fluid movement). Figure 3H The diagram shows that almost all the fluid has been extracted from the inner cavity 2420 of the capsule. The free part 2422 of the formed capsule 242 contracts and deforms, and the free part 2422 of the capsule almost fits tightly against the channel tube 243. The inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen of the bionic food 1 is formed. Because the wall thickness of the head and abdomen 11 of the bionic food is relatively large, the head and abdomen 11 does not deform with the free part 2422 of the capsule. If the wall thickness of the head and abdomen 11 of the bionic food is relatively thin at this time (i.e. the free part 2422 of the formed capsule 242 expands too much), the head and abdomen 11 may contract and deform with the free part 2422 of the capsule. The dotted line with arrows in the figure indicates the direction of fluid movement.

[0089] like Figure 3I As shown, the first cylinder 231 drives the first template 21 and the guide plate 211 connected to the first template 21 to move upward. Under the guidance of the vertical guide column 261, the guide plate 211 moves steadily upward. The first cavity 210 of the first template 21 detaches from the bionic food 1. The channel tube 243 and the molded capsule 242 sleeved on its outer surface detach from the inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen of the bionic food 1. The opening of the channel tube 243 and the molded capsule 242 detaching from the inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen forms the external opening 1100 of the inner cavity 110 of the head and abdomen. At this time, the channel tube 243 not only plays a supporting role, but also assists in forming the external opening 1100. Figure 3J , 3KAs shown, the second left cylinder 232 and the second right cylinder 233 respectively drive the second left template 22L and the second right template 22R to move away from the bionic food 1. Under the constraint of the horizontal guide post 262, the second left template 22L and the second right template 22R move stably horizontally, and the bionic food 1 is separated from the second left cavity 220L and the second right cavity 220R. The bionic food 1 can fall into the pre-prepared carrying container.

[0090] The processing device 2 in this embodiment can be placed in the direction shown in the figure, or it can be placed in a different direction. For example, the first cylinder 231 and the first template 21 can be placed below the second left template 22L and the second right template 22R, that is, the first template 21 moves downward when it is separated from the bionic food. Alternatively, it can be placed in other directions without affecting the production of the bionic food and the separation of the bionic food from the combined cavity.

[0091] Example 4:

[0092] like Figure 4A , 4B As shown, unlike the above embodiments, in order to facilitate assembly and save costs, in this embodiment, the first template 21 is fixedly connected to the guide plate 211, and the guide plate 211 is movably connected to the vertical guide post 261. The guide plate 211 and the first template 21 can generate a stable vertical displacement under the constraint of the vertical guide post 261; the power mechanism 241 of the molding component 24 is a syringe assembly. The power mechanism 241 (i.e., the syringe assembly) includes a piston 2413 and an empty cylinder 2414. The empty cylinder 2414 is directly or indirectly fixed to the guide plate 211, and also includes a secondary guide plate. 212 and secondary guide post 213, piston 2413 and secondary guide plate 212 are directly or indirectly fixed, and secondary guide plate 212 is stably displaced under the constraint of secondary guide post 213; piston rod 2311 of first cylinder 231 passes through through hole on secondary guide plate 212 and is fixedly connected to secondary guide plate 212. In order to prevent piston rod 2311 from detaching from secondary guide plate 212, a fixing member 2312 is also included. The fixing member 2312 tightly fixes piston rod 2311 to secondary guide plate 212 by means of threaded connection, interference fit or adhesive.

[0093] Figure 4BThe diagram shows that the free portion 2422 of the molded capsule 242 has expanded to the desired state. The raw materials for making the biomimetic food have been injected into the combined cavities 20 through the raw material injection port 200 and injection channel 201. The solid lines with arrows in the diagram indicate the direction of movement of the raw materials for making the biomimetic food; that is, the raw materials enter the four combined cavities 20 through the raw material injection port 200. After a period of shaping, the first cylinder 231 is activated, causing the piston rod 2311 to move upwards, simultaneously driving the secondary guide plate 212 and the parts connected to the secondary guide plate 212. The piston 2413 of the power mechanism 241 moves upward, and as the piston 2413 moves upward, it extracts the fluid from the inner cavity 2420 of the bladder. The free part 2422 of the bladder contracts and deforms. When the first cylinder 231 drives the secondary guide plate 212 to move upward to the position of the cap 2131 at the top of the secondary guide post, it is constrained by the cap 2131 and drives the secondary guide post 213 to move upward together. If the first cylinder 231 is activated again, the secondary guide post 213 will drive the guide plate 211 and the first template 21 to move upward together, causing the first template to... 21. The biomimetic food is detached. The first cylinder 231 provides power to the power mechanism 241 (i.e., the syringe assembly). Alternatively, the power mechanism 241 (i.e., the syringe assembly) can be manually operated. In this embodiment, the first cylinder 231 controls the movement of the secondary guide plate 212, thereby controlling the displacement of the piston 2413, and consequently controlling the contraction or expansion deformation of the free portion 2422 of the capsule. This is primary control. When the secondary guide plate 212 reaches the preset position of the secondary guide post 213 (i.e., the secondary guide plate 212 cannot reach the secondary guide post 213...), (Displacement of piston 2413), the first cylinder 231 drives the secondary guide plate 212 to move the secondary guide column 213 upward, which in turn moves the guide plate 211 connected to the secondary guide column 213 upward, and in turn moves the first template 21 upward. This is secondary control, that is, the first cylinder 231 controls the deformation of the molding capsule 242 and the displacement of the first template 21 through two-stage linkage. The dotted line with arrows in the figure is the direction in which the first cylinder 231 moves the secondary guide plate 212, the guide plate 211, the first template 21 and the piston 2413 upward.

[0094] Example 5:

[0095] like Figure 5A , 5BAs shown, in this embodiment, the first template 21 and the first cavity 210 of the processing device 2, the second left template 22L and the second left cavity 220L, and the second right template 22R and the second right cavity 220R are connected to form two combined cavities 20 capable of forming the external contour of the biomimetic food 1. The second left template 22L and the second right template 22R are respectively provided with raw material injection channels 201 that communicate with the raw material injection port 200. In this embodiment, the power mechanism 241 of the forming component 24 is a power balloon. The power balloon is connected to the channel tube 243. The inner cavity 2410 of the power balloon is connected to the inner cavity 2430 of the channel tube, and then to the inner cavity 2420 of the balloon. The piston rod 2311 of the first cylinder 231 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 2313. The fixing plate 2313 is fixedly connected to the secondary guide plate 212. That is, the first cylinder 231 is indirectly connected to the secondary guide plate 212. The first template 21 is directly and movably connected to the vertical guide column 261.

[0096] Figure 5B The solid line with an arrow indicates the direction of movement of the raw material for making biomimetic food, while the dashed line with an arrow indicates the direction of fluid movement. At this time, the power mechanism 241 (i.e., the power balloon) is flattened and deformed. The fluid in the inner cavity 2410 of the power balloon enters the inner cavity 2420 of the balloon through the inner cavity 2430 of the channel tube, causing the free portion 2422 of the formed balloon 242 to expand. After the biomimetic food is formed, the first cylinder 231 can be activated. Simultaneously, the piston rod 2311 moves upward, driving the secondary guide plate 212 upward as well. As the balloon expands and recovers, the fluid in the inner cavity 2420 of the balloon returns to the inner cavity 2410 of the power balloon, and the free part 2422 of the balloon contracts and deforms. When the secondary guide plate 212 reaches the position of the cap 2131 at the top of the secondary guide post, the piston rod 2311 continues to drive the secondary guide plate 212 to move upward, thereby driving the first template 21 to detach from the already formed bionic food. During this process, the channel tube 243 and the formed balloon 242 move upward together with the secondary guide plate 212 and detach from the inner cavity of the head and abdomen of the bionic food.

[0097] The above embodiments only describe part of the implementation of the power mechanism of the molding component. Of course, other power mechanisms that expand the molding bladder are also included, but they will not be described one by one here.

[0098] This processing device can mold biomimetic foods with soluble dietary fiber and plant-derived ingredients as the main raw materials. During the molding process, a lower temperature fluid can be used to assist in cooling and molding. It can also mold biomimetic foods with animal protein as the main raw material. During the molding process, a higher temperature fluid can be used to assist in denaturation and molding. It can also mold other edible ingredients into biomimetic foods that can be molded after a certain period of time.

Claims

1. A biomimetic food (1), comprising a head and abdomen (11) and at least two arms (12), wherein the bottom end (112) of the head and abdomen is connected to the head end (121) of the arms, and the tail end (122) of the arms is free, characterized in that: The head and abdomen (11) of the biomimetic food are one of the following shapes: round, mushroom-shaped, oval, spindle-shaped, rugby ball-shaped, bottle-shaped, funnel-shaped, elliptical, or umbrella-shaped; the head ends (121) of the biomimetic food arms and legs are free from each other and / or connected by webbed areas (123).

2. The biomimetic food (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The biomimetic food's arms (12) are soft strips and / or sheets. The upper surface of the arms (12) is provided with one or more of the following: strip-shaped protrusions, fluffy protrusions, and dot-shaped protrusions. The lower surface of the arms (12) is provided with suction cups (120). The head and abdomen (11) of the biomimetic food is provided with protruding or concave eyes.

3. The biomimetic food (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The biomimetic food (1) has a hollow head and abdomen (11) with an external opening (1100) in the head and abdomen cavity (110). When the external opening (1100) of the head and abdomen cavity (110) is subjected to external force, it can be passively enlarged.

4. The biomimetic food (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that: In the initial state, the maximum capacity (L1) of the head and abdomen cavity (110) for food (F) is greater than or equal to the minimum passage size (L2) of the head and abdomen cavity (110) opening to the outside (1100) in the initial state.

5. The biomimetic food (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The biomimetic food has a sealing body (114) with a tether (1141) at the bottom end (112) of the head and abdomen that can seal the opening (1100) of the inner cavity (110) of the head and abdomen to the outside, and / or the head and abdomen (11) has a linear incision (1101) that can close itself.

6. A processing apparatus (2), comprising at least a first template (21) having a first cavity (210) and a second template (22) having a second cavity (220), characterized in that: After the first cavity (210) and the second cavity (220) are connected to each other, they form a combined cavity (20) that can shape the outer contour of the biomimetic food (1) according to any one of claims 1-5. The combined cavity (20) is connected to the raw material injection port (200). The first template (21) and / or the second template (22) can be driven by the driving mechanism (23) to generate displacement.

7. The processing apparatus (2) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first template (21) and / or the second template (22) are provided with cooling passages and / or heating passages; and / or the drive mechanism (23) is a pneumatic component including a cylinder.

8. The processing apparatus (2) according to any one of claims 6-7, characterized in that: It also includes a molding component (24) for molding the head and abdomen cavity (110) of the biomimetic food (1). The molding component (24) has a power mechanism (241), a channel tube (243) and a molding capsule (242). The molding capsule (242) is connected to the channel tube (243). The molding capsule (242) has a capsule sealing part (2421) and a capsule free part (2422) that can expand after being filled with fluid. When in use, the power mechanism (241) drives the fluid to enter or flow out of the capsule cavity (2420) through the channel tube cavity (2430), thereby driving the capsule free part (2422) to deform. When the capsule free part (2422) expands, the raw materials for making the above-mentioned biomimetic food are injected into the combined cavity (20) through the raw material injection port (200), which can mold the head and abdomen cavity (110) of the biomimetic food (1) with an external opening (1100) as described in claims 3-5.

9. The processing apparatus (2) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The molded capsule (242) is thin-walled and sleeved on the outer surface of the channel tube (243). The gap between the outer surface of the channel tube (243) and the free part (2422) of the capsule is the inner cavity (2420) of the capsule; and / or the power mechanism (241) of the molding component (24) is one or more of a power balloon, a syringe, and an injection pump.

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