Saline water adding device for kneading instant noodles
The brine adding device, with its dual-axis four-dimensional rotation design, solves the problem of uneven brine distribution, achieves efficient mixing of brine and flour, and improves dough quality and the yield rate of instant noodles.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHOPKEEPER YANG FOOD TECH (HENAN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The existing brine addition equipment in instant noodle production has poor atomization effect in its spray system, resulting in uneven brine distribution, which affects the formation and stability of the gluten network and reduces the yield rate.
The brine addition device, which adopts a dual-axis four-dimensional rotation design, drives the inner and outer shafts to rotate in opposite directions through a reverse synchronization unit. Combined with the atomizing nozzle, it achieves uniform spraying of brine and efficient dispersion of flour, forming a multi-dimensional turbulent mixing zone and improving the mixing efficiency of brine and flour.
It significantly improves the uniformity and mixing efficiency of salt water in flour, improves dough quality, and increases the yield rate of instant noodles.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to a device for adding salt water to instant noodles and noodles. Background Technology
[0002] In the instant noodle production process, dough kneading is a crucial step, and the addition of brine plays a decisive role in shaping the quality of the dough. The appropriate amount and method of adding brine can optimize the gluten network structure, improve the dough's toughness and extensibility, and ultimately affect the taste, rehydration properties, and other quality aspects of the instant noodles.
[0003] Currently, there are still many pain points in the brine addition process in instant noodle production. The traditional manual addition method relies on the operator's experience, which is prone to fluctuations in the amount added, thus directly affecting the dough's water absorption rate, and consequently causing inconsistent key indicators such as noodle rehydration and taste.
[0004] Existing brine addition equipment is mostly modified from ordinary water addition devices, which has significant technical shortcomings. Its spray system has poor atomization effect, and the brine comes into contact with the flour in the form of large droplets, which makes it difficult to penetrate quickly. This often causes the dough to become locally too wet and clump together. At the same time, it does not have the function of breaking up the flour, resulting in low mixing efficiency of brine and flour and uneven salt distribution. This seriously affects the formation and stability of the gluten network and reduces the yield of instant noodles. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a device for adding salt water to instant noodles, which includes a mixing cylinder, which is a horizontally placed cylindrical container, and a feed door is hinged to the top of the mixing cylinder.
[0006] Two mixing sections are located inside a mixing cylinder. Each mixing section includes an outer rotating shaft that is laterally rotatably connected inside the mixing cylinder, and an inner rotating shaft that is rotatably connected inside the outer rotating shaft. Several sets of mixing blades are provided on the outer side of both the outer and inner rotating shafts.
[0007] Two reverse synchronization parts are provided on the outer shell of the mixing cylinder, and the two reverse synchronization parts are respectively connected to the two mixing parts.
[0008] The brine addition section, located on the feed gate, is used to simultaneously spray brine during dough kneading.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the instant noodle and noodle brine adding device of this utility model: the inner rotating shaft is longer than the outer rotating shaft, and both ends extend out of the outer rotating shaft; both ends of the inner rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mixing cylinder; one end of both the outer rotating shaft and the inner rotating shaft extends outward of the mixing cylinder and is connected to the reverse synchronization part.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the instant noodles and noodle salt water adding device of this utility model: the mixing blades on the two mixing sections are distributed in a staggered and cross-shaped manner.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the instant noodle and noodle salt water adding device of this utility model: the reverse synchronization part includes a first bevel gear disposed on the shaft body of the inner rotating shaft extension end, and a second bevel gear is also disposed on the outer rotating shaft extension end accordingly, and a third bevel gear meshes between the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the instant noodle and noodle salt water adding device of this utility model: the third bevel gears on the two reverse synchronization parts are connected to each other by a synchronization rod.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the instant noodle and noodle salt water adding device of this utility model: the first bevel gear, the second bevel gear and the third bevel gear are provided with protective shells on their outer sides.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the instant noodle and noodle brine adding device of this utility model: a bearing seat is fixed on the inner wall of the protective shell, and a synchronizing rod is installed inside the bearing seat; a sealed bearing is provided at the junction of the outer end of the outer rotating shaft and the outer shell of the mixing cylinder; a sealed bushing is provided at the junction of the outer rotating shaft and the inner rotating shaft away from the reverse synchronizing part.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the instant noodle and noodle salt water adding device of this utility model: a drive source is fixed on the outside of the protective shell, and the output end of the drive source is connected to one of the inner rotating shafts.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the instant noodle and noodle brine adding device of this utility model: the brine adding part includes several water inlet pipes located at the top of the feeding gate, and each water inlet pipe is connected to multiple atomizing nozzles at the bottom of the feeding gate through a water distributor.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the instant noodles and salt water adding device of this utility model: the top of the feeding door is provided with a handle.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: by using the reverse synchronization part to rotate the mixing blades on the two mixing parts in a biaxial four-dimensional manner, a multi-dimensional turbulent mixing zone is formed, which promotes better dispersal of the flour. At the same time, in conjunction with the atomizing nozzle at the top, the brine can quickly penetrate into the flour, thereby improving the uniformity of the brine mixing and the yield of instant noodles. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below only relate to some embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Wherein:
[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure and connection of this utility model is shown.
[0021] Figure 2 The diagram shows the structural connection between the reverse synchronization unit and the drive source of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 3 This utility model illustrates Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the image.
[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structural connection of the mixing part of this utility model is shown.
[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the structural connection between the brine addition section and the feed gate of this utility model is shown.
[0025] The components are as follows: 1. Mixing cylinder; 11. Feed gate; 111. Handle; 2. Mixing section; 21. Outer rotating shaft; 22. Inner rotating shaft; 23. Mixing blades; 3. Reverse synchronization section; 31. First bevel gear; 32. Second bevel gear; 33. Third bevel gear; 34. Synchronizing rod; 4. Brine addition section; 41. Water inlet pipe; 42. Atomizing nozzle; 5. Protective housing; 6. Drive source; 71. Bearing seat; 72. Sealed bearing; 73. Sealed bushing. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0027] The terminology used in this invention refers to those general terms currently widely used in the art in consideration of the functionality of this invention; however, these terms may vary according to the intent, precedent, or new technology of those skilled in the art. Furthermore, specific terms may be chosen by the applicant, and in such cases, their detailed meanings will be described in the detailed description of this invention. Therefore, the terminology used in this specification should not be construed as simple names, but rather based on the meaning of the terms and the overall description of this invention.
[0028] Reference Figures 1-2 This embodiment provides a device for adding salt water to instant noodles and noodles, including a mixing cylinder 1, which is a horizontally placed cylindrical container, and a feed door 11 is hinged to the top of the mixing cylinder 1.
[0029] Reference Figure 4 Two mixing sections 2 are located inside the mixing cylinder 1. Each mixing section 2 includes an outer rotating shaft 21 that is laterally rotatably connected inside the mixing cylinder 1, and an inner rotating shaft 22 that is rotatably connected inside the outer rotating shaft 21. Several sets of mixing blades 23 are provided on the outer sides of both the outer rotating shaft 21 and the inner rotating shaft 22.
[0030] Reference Figures 2-3 Two reverse synchronization parts 3 are provided on the outer shell of the mixing cylinder 1, and the two reverse synchronization parts 3 are respectively connected to the two mixing parts 2.
[0031] Reference Figure 5 The brine addition section 4 is located on the feed gate 11 and is used to spray brine simultaneously during dough kneading.
[0032] During operation, after the flour enters the mixing drum 1, the reverse synchronization unit 3 drives the outer rotating shaft 21 and the inner rotating shaft 22 to rotate synchronously in opposite directions, causing the coaxially arranged mixing blades 23 to form a counter-swirling flow field. This design achieves efficient dispersion of the flour through bidirectional shear force. At the same time, the brine addition unit 4 sprays the brine evenly into the mixing area in an atomized manner. The synergistic effect of counter-swirling stirring and precise liquid distribution significantly improves the solid-liquid mixing efficiency, ensuring that the salt can be more evenly distributed in the dough.
[0033] Reference Figures 3-4 The inner rotating shaft 22 is longer than the outer rotating shaft 21, and both ends of the inner rotating shaft 22 extend out of the outer rotating shaft 21. Both ends of the inner rotating shaft 22 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mixing cylinder 1. One end of both the outer rotating shaft 21 and the inner rotating shaft 22 extends outward from the mixing cylinder 1 and is connected to the reverse synchronization part 3.
[0034] Reference Figure 4 The mixing blades 23 on the two mixing sections 2 are distributed in a staggered and intersecting manner.
[0035] Reference Figure 3 The reverse synchronization part 3 includes a first bevel gear 31 disposed on the shaft body of the extended end of the inner rotating shaft 22, and a second bevel gear 32 disposed on the extended end of the outer rotating shaft 21. The first bevel gear 31 and the second bevel gear 32 mesh together with a third bevel gear 33.
[0036] Reference Figure 3 The third bevel gears 33 on the two reverse synchronization parts 3 are connected to each other by a synchronization rod 34.
[0037] Reference Figure 1 The first bevel gear 31, the second bevel gear 32 and the third bevel gear 33 are provided with protective housings 5 on their outer sides.
[0038] Reference Figures 1-3 A drive source 6 is fixed on the outside of the protective housing 5, and the output end of the drive source 6 is connected to one of the inner rotating shafts 22.
[0039] In use, the drive source 6 drives one of the inner rotating shafts 22 to rotate, which in turn drives the first bevel gear 31 to rotate. Therefore, the first bevel gear 31 can drive the second bevel gear 32 to rotate synchronously in the opposite direction, thereby driving the outer rotating shaft 21 to rotate in the opposite direction. This allows the mixing blades 23 on the inner and outer rotating shafts 22 to rotate in opposite directions. At the same time, the third bevel gear 33, in conjunction with the synchronizing rod 34, can drive the inner rotating shaft 22 and the outer rotating shaft 21 on the other side to rotate, thereby enabling the mixing blades 23 of the two mixing sections 2 to rotate in opposite directions, forming a dual-axis four-dimensional mixing mode. This multi-layered swirling field design significantly enhances the contact area between the flour and the atomized brine, which not only allows the flour to be better dispersed, but also improves the efficiency of mixing the brine and flour and the uniformity of salt distribution, thereby improving the yield of instant noodles.
[0040] The mixing blades 23 of the two mixing sections 2 adopt an interlaced cross-distribution design, forming a multi-dimensional turbulent mixing zone through spatial phase difference. This asymmetric blade structure enables the mixing blades 23 on both sides to generate gradient shear force during the counter-rotation process, which promotes the secondary dispersal of flour particles in the combined motion of axial displacement and radial diffusion. Combined with the precise spraying of atomized brine, this can further improve the mixing uniformity of brine and flour.
[0041] In addition, the protective housing 5 serves to protect the gear structure assembly, and the drive source 6 can be common motors, electric motors and other equipment, which are existing technologies, so we will not go into too much detail.
[0042] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 A bearing seat 71 is fixed on the inner wall of the protective housing 5, and a synchronizing rod 34 is installed inside the bearing seat 71; a sealed bearing 72 is provided at the junction of the outer end of the outer rotating shaft 21 and the outer shell of the mixing cylinder 1; a sealed bushing 73 is provided at the junction of the outer rotating shaft 21 and the inner rotating shaft 22 away from the reverse synchronizing part 3.
[0043] During use, the bearing housing 71 serves to axially fix the synchronous rod 34. The sealed bearing 72 supports the rotation of the outer shaft 21 and can also form a dynamic sealing barrier to effectively prevent external dust from entering and flour from leaking out. The sealed bushing 73 constructs a labyrinth-type sealing structure between the outer shaft 21 and the inner shaft 22 to eliminate the risk of flour particles seeping into the transmission cavity and internal lubricating oil contaminating the flour, thus ensuring food safety and hygiene.
[0044] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The brine addition unit 4 includes several water inlet pipes 41 located at the top of the feed gate 11. Each water inlet pipe 41 is connected to multiple atomizing nozzles 42 at the bottom of the feed gate 11 via a water distributor.
[0045] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The top of the feed door 11 is equipped with a handle 111.
[0046] During use, the external metering pump accurately delivers brine to multiple internal atomizing nozzles 42 through the water inlet pipe 41, thereby quantitatively spraying the brine onto the flour. The atomized spraying method for adding brine reduces the contact of brine with the flour in the form of large droplets, allowing the brine to quickly penetrate into the flour and effectively inhibiting flour clumping. This improves mixing efficiency and the quality of instant noodles. The handle 111 makes it easy for staff to open and close the mixing drum 1.
[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the methods and devices described in detail above are merely embodiments, and those skilled in the art can modify these embodiments in different ways as long as they do not depart from the scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A device for adding salt water to instant noodles, characterized in that: include, The mixing cylinder (1) is a horizontally placed cylindrical container, and the top of the mixing cylinder (1) is hinged with a feed door (11); Two mixing sections (2) are located inside the mixing cylinder (1). Each mixing section (2) includes an outer rotating shaft (21) that is laterally rotatably connected inside the mixing cylinder (1). An inner rotating shaft (22) is rotatably connected inside the outer rotating shaft (21). Several sets of mixing blades (23) are provided on the outer sides of both the outer rotating shaft (21) and the inner rotating shaft (22). Two reverse synchronization parts (3) are provided on the outer shell of the mixing cylinder (1), and the two reverse synchronization parts (3) are respectively connected to the two mixing parts (2); The brine addition section (4) is located on the feed gate (11) and is used to spray brine simultaneously during dough kneading.
2. The instant noodle and noodle salt water adding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner rotating shaft (22) is longer than the outer rotating shaft (21), and both ends extend out of the outer rotating shaft (21). Both ends of the inner rotating shaft (22) are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mixing cylinder (1). One end of both the outer rotating shaft (21) and the inner rotating shaft (22) extends outward from the mixing cylinder (1) and is connected to the reverse synchronization part (3).
3. The instant noodle and noodle brine adding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing blades (23) on the two mixing sections (2) are distributed in a staggered and intersecting manner.
4. The instant noodle and noodle brine adding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reverse synchronization part (3) includes a first bevel gear (31) disposed on the shaft body of the inner rotating shaft (22) at the outer end, and a second bevel gear (32) is also disposed on the outer end of the outer rotating shaft (21). A third bevel gear (33) meshes between the first bevel gear (31) and the second bevel gear (32).
5. The instant noodle and noodle brine adding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third bevel gears (33) on the two reverse synchronization parts (3) are connected to each other by a synchronization rod (34).
6. The instant noodle and noodle brine adding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first bevel gear (31), the second bevel gear (32) and the third bevel gear (33) are provided with protective housings (5) on their outer sides.
7. The instant noodle and noodle brine adding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A bearing seat (71) is fixed on the inner wall of the protective housing (5), and a synchronizing rod (34) is installed inside the bearing seat (71); A sealed bearing (72) is provided at the junction of the outer end of the outer rotating shaft (21) and the outer shell of the mixing cylinder (1); A sealing bushing (73) is provided at the junction of the outer rotating shaft (21) and the inner rotating shaft (22) away from the reverse synchronization part (3).
8. The instant noodle and noodle brine adding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A drive source (6) is fixed to the outside of the protective housing (5), and the output end of the drive source (6) is connected to one of the inner rotating shafts (22).
9. The instant noodle and noodle salt water adding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brine addition section (4) includes several water inlet pipes (41) located at the top of the feed gate (11), and each water inlet pipe (41) is connected to multiple atomizing nozzles (42) at the bottom of the feed gate (11) via a water distributor.
10. The instant noodle and noodle salt water adding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed gate (11) is provided with a handle (111) at the top.