Noodle leavening machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a noodle leavening machine, which relates to the technical field of noodle production equipment, and comprises a leavening box body, a plurality of conveying belts arranged from top to bottom are arranged in the leavening box body, the plurality of conveying belts are divided into two groups, one end of the first group is close to the A side of the leavening box body, and a gap D is reserved between one end of the first group and the B side of the leavening box body; one end of the second group is close to the B side of the dough standing box body and a gap C is reserved between the B side and the A side. The dough leavening device has the beneficial effects that due to the design that the conveying belts are arranged in groups and the two groups of conveying belts are used for reverse conveying, flat dough can be turned over in the conveying process, two surfaces of the dough can be in full contact with air, the problem of insufficient leavening of a single surface is avoided, the leavening quality is improved, and the dough leavening efficiency is improved. The dough beating mechanism adopts a combination mode of a dough beating spring and an eccentric wheel, so that the beating action is gentle, the traditional process of manually pressing bamboo into dough is simulated, the mouth feel of the produced bamboo-pressed noodles is closer to that of handmade noodles, and the product quality is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of noodle production equipment technology, and in particular to a noodle proofing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In noodle making, resting the dough is a crucial step. Its core purpose is to allow the dough's internal moisture, gluten, and structure to reach an ideal state through resting, thereby improving the noodles' texture, extensibility, and processing performance. During kneading, gluten proteins form a tight cross-linked structure, causing the dough to be taut and overly elastic. Resting, on the other hand, allows the dough's internal moisture, gluten, and structure to reach this ideal state, enabling the gluten proteins to gradually relax and the internal stress to redistribute. After resting, the dough is easier to roll out or stretch, preventing shrinkage. Furthermore, the moisture distribution in the dough after resting is more even, preventing areas from becoming too dry or clumpy. This results in a consistent dough consistency, reducing the likelihood of cracking during subsequent processing and leading to a smoother texture after cooking.

[0003] For some types of noodles, such as handmade noodles, alkaline noodles, and bamboo-pressed noodles, the dough needs to be pounded after resting in order to make it firmer and more elastic. Pounding can further activate the gluten, making the dough firmer and more elastic, and can also remove tiny air bubbles in the dough to prevent it from breaking during cooking.

[0004] The technical content disclosed in the Chinese patent document (publication number: CN211322822U, patent name: a dough proofing machine for noodle production) is as follows: The dough proofing machine body is equipped with a dough proofing chamber inside. The kneaded dough is placed on the partition inside the dough proofing chamber. The air inside the dough proofing chamber is replaced through holes, so that the dough inside the dough proofing chamber can be evenly contacted with the air. The air replacement speed is relatively slow, so the dough will not dry out and crack. Support shafts are set on the left and right sides of the dough proofing chamber. The support shafts pass through the connection ports on the left and right sides of the dough proofing machine body and are fixed by fixing caps. When it is necessary to transfer the dough inside the dough proofing chamber, it can be disassembled from the support shafts and the dough proofing chamber can be removed and moved. This utility model can provide a dough proofing environment with uniform airflow by making it easy to move, thus ensuring the quality of dough proofing.

[0005] As can be seen from the implementation plan and its corresponding drawings, this dough proofing machine can only proof dough statically. Each proofing process requires placing and removing the dough, which is time-consuming and not conducive to continuous production. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies and provides a noodle proofing machine. The design of grouping the conveyor belts and having two sets of conveyor belts transport in opposite directions allows the flat dough to be flipped during transport, ensuring that both sides of the dough have sufficient contact with air. This avoids the problem of insufficient proofing on one side and improves the proofing quality. The pounding mechanism uses a combination of pounding springs and eccentric wheels, making the pounding action gentler and absorbing the reaction force of the dough. It simulates the traditional process of pressing dough with bamboo, making the produced bamboo-pressed noodles taste closer to handmade noodles and improving product quality.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0008] A noodle proofing machine includes a proofing box, inside which are arranged a plurality of conveyor belts arranged from top to bottom. The plurality of conveyor belts are divided into two groups, wherein one end of the first group is close to side A of the proofing box and a gap D is reserved between side B, and one end of the second group is close to side B of the proofing box and a gap C is reserved between side A.

[0009] The proofing box is connected to the dough pounding box. The dough pounding box is equipped with a dough pounding conveyor mechanism and a dough pounding mechanism. The dough pounding mechanism is located directly above the dough pounding conveyor mechanism. When the dough is transported by the dough pounding conveyor mechanism, the dough pounding mechanism pounds it.

[0010] Furthermore, the conveying direction of the first group is from side A to side B, and the conveying direction of the second group is from side B to side A;

[0011] When the flat dough falls from the first conveyor belt onto the second conveyor belt, the upper surface of the flat dough contacts the second conveyor belt first.

[0012] When the flat dough falls from the second conveyor belt onto the first conveyor belt, the upper surface of the flat dough contacts the first conveyor belt first.

[0013] The flat dough is flipped over when it is switched between the first and second conveyor belts.

[0014] Furthermore, the proofing box is also equipped with temperature control pipes and humidity control pipes;

[0015] The temperature control pipe is used to deliver warm or cold air to regulate the temperature inside the proofing box.

[0016] The humidity control pipe is used to transport steam and regulate the humidity inside the proofing box.

[0017] Furthermore, the hammering mechanism includes a hammer base, a lifting rod slidably connected to the hammer base, and a hammer block connected to the lower end of the lifting rod.

[0018] Furthermore, the lifting rod is sleeved with a hammer spring, which is located between the hammer base and the hammer block;

[0019] The hammer spring is used to push the hammer away from the hammer base, so that the hammer can pound the dough downwards.

[0020] Furthermore, the upper end of the lifting rod is connected to the top plate, and an eccentric wheel is provided between the top plate and the hammer base;

[0021] When the eccentric wheel rotates and lifts the top plate, the lifting rod pulls up the hammer block, and the hammer surface spring is compressed.

[0022] When the eccentric wheel rotates to the point where its protrusion faces downwards, the pounding spring pushes the pounding block downwards, and the pounding block pounds the dough.

[0023] Furthermore, the hammer is made of resin material.

[0024] Furthermore, the pounding mechanism is connected to a pounding power component, which includes a motor. The motor is connected to a drive wheel, which is connected to a driven wheel via a belt. The diameter of the drive wheel is larger than that of the driven wheel. The driven wheel is connected to a drive shaft, which is connected to an eccentric wheel.

[0025] Furthermore, the dough pounding and conveying mechanism includes a belt support plate, with both sides of the belt support plate inserted into a belt support rod. The two ends of the belt support rod are respectively connected to a belt drive shaft and a belt driven shaft. Both the belt drive shaft and the belt driven shaft are connected to the conveyor belt. The belt support plate is located in the middle of the upper and lower belt surfaces of the conveyor belt.

[0026] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0027] 1. The design of grouping the conveyor belts and having two groups of conveyor belts transport in opposite directions allows the flat dough to be flipped during the conveying process, ensuring that both sides of the dough can fully contact the air, avoiding the problem of insufficient proofing on one side, and improving the proofing quality.

[0028] 2. The dough-pounding mechanism uses a combination of a pounding spring and an eccentric wheel, which makes the pounding action gentler and can absorb the reaction force of the dough. It simulates the traditional process of pressing dough with bamboo by hand, making the bamboo-pressed noodles taste closer to handmade noodles and improving product quality.

[0029] 3. The pounding power unit increases the rotational speed of the drive shaft through the linkage of driven wheels and drive wheels of different sizes, realizing the rapid lifting and lowering of the pounding block and the rapid pounding of the dough. This allows the dough to be pounded during the conveying process, thus improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the utility model and, together with the embodiments of the utility model, are used to explain the utility model. They do not constitute a limitation on the utility model. In the drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the dough proofing machine according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a front view of the dough proofing machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hammering power component and hammering mechanism structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the hammering mechanism structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the pounding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the dough pounding and conveying mechanism according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0037] In the diagram: 1. Proofing box; 101. Temperature control pipe; 102. Humidity control pipe; 103. Dough inlet; 104. Dough outlet; 105. Observation door; 2. First conveyor belt; 3. Dough pounding box; 4. Dough pounding conveyor mechanism; 401. Belt support side rod; 402. Belt drive shaft; 403. Belt driven shaft; 404. Belt support plate; 405. Second conveyor belt; 5. Pounding power assembly; 501. Motor; 502. Belt; 503. Driven wheel; 504. Drive wheel; 505. Drive shaft; 6. Pounding mechanism; 601. Pounding base; 602. Lifting rod; 603. Top plate; 604. Pounding block; 605. Pounding spring; 606. Eccentric wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The preferred embodiments of the utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the utility model.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, a noodle proofing machine is used for proofing and pounding dough during the production of bamboo-pressed noodles. It includes a proofing box 1, with a dough inlet 103 at one end and a dough outlet 104 at the other end. An observation door 105 is provided on the front of the proofing box 1. The observation door 105 is made of transparent material to facilitate the operator to observe the proofing state of the dough. The proofing box 1 is equipped with several first conveyor belts 2 arranged from top to bottom. The first conveyor belts 2 are divided into two groups. One end of the first group is close to side A of the proofing box 1 and leaves a gap D between it and side B. One end of the second group is close to side B of the proofing box 1 and leaves a gap C between it and side A. The conveying direction of the first group is from side A to side B, and the conveying direction of the second group is from side B to side A. When the flat dough falls from the first conveyor belt 2 of the first group to the first conveyor belt 2 of the second group, the upper surface of the flat dough first contacts the first conveyor belt 2 of the second group. When the flat dough falls from the first conveyor belt 2 of the second group to the first conveyor belt 2 of the first group, the upper surface of the flat dough first contacts the first conveyor belt 2 of the first group.

[0040] Therefore, when the flat dough is switched between the first conveyor belt 2 of the first group and the first conveyor belt 2 of the second group, the dough is flipped over, which avoids the dough from being fully proofed on one side by contact with the air while the other side is in contact with the first conveyor belt 2 and fails to proof fully during the proofing process.

[0041] The proofing box 1 is also equipped with a temperature control pipe 101 and a humidity control pipe 102. The temperature control pipe 101 is used to deliver warm or cold air to regulate the temperature inside the proofing box 1. The humidity control pipe 102 is used to deliver steam to regulate the humidity inside the proofing box 1. Therefore, the temperature and humidity inside the proofing box can be precisely adjusted according to the needs of dough proofing, creating a suitable environment for dough proofing and helping to improve the taste and quality of noodles.

[0042] The proofing box 1 is connected to the dough pounding box 3. The dough pounding box 3 is equipped with a dough pounding conveyor 4 and a pounding mechanism 6. The pounding mechanism 6 is located directly above the dough pounding conveyor 4. When the dough is transported by the dough pounding conveyor 4, the pounding mechanism 6 pounds it. Pounding after proofing can further activate the gluten, making the dough firmer and more elastic, and can also eliminate tiny air bubbles in the dough to prevent it from breaking during cooking.

[0043] The dough-pounding mechanism 6 includes a dough-pounding base 601, a lifting rod 602 slidably connected to the dough-pounding base 601, and a dough-pounding block 604 connected to the lower end of the lifting rod 602. A dough-pounding spring 605 is sleeved on the lifting rod 602 and is disposed between the dough-pounding base 601 and the dough-pounding block 604. The dough-pounding spring 605 is used to push the dough-pounding block 604 away from the dough-pounding base 601, so that the dough-pounding block 604 pounds the dough downwards. The upper end of the lifting rod 602 is connected to the top plate 603, and an eccentric wheel 606 is provided between the top plate 603 and the hammer base 601. When the eccentric wheel 606 rotates and lifts the top plate 603, the lifting rod 602 pulls up the hammer block 604, and the hammer spring 605 is compressed. When the eccentric wheel 606 rotates to the point where its protrusion faces downward, the hammer spring 605 pushes the hammer block 604 downward, and the hammer block 604 poundes the dough. The force applied to the dough by the hammer block 604 when it pounds the dough is due to the extension and contraction of the hammer spring 605 and the force applied by the hammer block 604. The weight of the 604 hammer block makes the pounding process gentler compared to using a cylinder or other power source to pound the dough. The dough's own elasticity can also absorb the reaction force of the hammer block 604. The dough and the hammer spring 605 collide elastically, which is similar to the traditional process of pressing dough with bamboo to make bamboo-pressed noodles. This makes the bamboo-pressed noodles produced by the pounding mechanism 6 have a texture that is closer to that of handmade bamboo-pressed noodles, resulting in higher quality bamboo-pressed noodles produced by the equipment.

[0044] The 604 pounding block is made of resin material. The resin material has a smooth and elastic surface, which makes it gentler when it hits the dough. It also allows the dough to maintain a smooth surface after being pounded multiple times, which is beneficial for subsequent processing and noodle shaping.

[0045] The pounding mechanism 6 is connected to the pounding power assembly 5, which includes a motor 501. The motor 501 is connected to a drive wheel 504, which is connected to a driven wheel 503 via a belt 502. The diameter of the drive wheel 504 is larger than that of the driven wheel 503. The driven wheel 503 is connected to a drive shaft 505, which is connected to an eccentric wheel 606. Because the diameter of the drive wheel 504 is larger than that of the driven wheel 503, the drive of the motor 501, through the linkage of the drive wheel 504 and the driven wheel 503, increases the rotational speed of the drive shaft 505, thereby converting it into the rapid lifting and lowering of the pounding block 604 and the rapid pounding of the dough. This allows the dough to complete the pounding action while being conveyed by the dough pounding conveyor mechanism 4, improving production efficiency and ensuring product quality.

[0046] The dough pounding and conveying mechanism 4 includes a belt support plate 404. The belt support plate 404 is inserted into the belt support rod 401 on both sides. The belt support rod 401 is connected to the belt drive shaft 402 and the belt driven shaft 403 at both ends. The belt drive shaft 402 and the belt driven shaft 403 are both connected to the second conveyor belt 405. The belt support plate 404 is located in the middle of the upper and lower belt surfaces of the second conveyor belt 405. The belt support plate 404 allows the bottom of the dough to be supported when it is pounded. The belt support plate 404 is inserted into the belt support rod 401 on both sides, so that the belt support plate 404 can be supported by gravity in the length direction. Therefore, it also ensures the durability and stability of the mechanism and reduces equipment failure and maintenance costs.

[0047] The dough proofing machine of this utility model has a design that groups the first conveyor belt 2 and makes the two groups of first conveyor belt 2 transport in opposite directions. Therefore, the flat dough is turned over during the transport process, ensuring that both sides of the dough can fully contact the air, avoiding the problem of insufficient proofing on one side, and improving the proofing quality.

[0048] The pounding mechanism 6 uses a combination of a pounding spring 605 and an eccentric wheel 606 to make the pounding action gentler and absorb the reaction force of the dough. It simulates the traditional process of pressing dough with bamboo by hand, making the bamboo-pressed noodles taste closer to handmade noodles and improving product quality.

[0049] The pounding power assembly 5 increases the rotational speed of the drive shaft 505 through the linkage of driven wheels 504 and drive wheels 504 of different sizes, realizing the rapid lifting and lowering of the pounding block 604 and the rapid pounding of the dough, so that the dough can be pounded during the conveying process, thus improving production efficiency.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. However, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A noodle proofing machine, characterized in that, The product includes a proofing box (1), and inside the proofing box (1) are several first conveyor belts (2) arranged from top to bottom. The several first conveyor belts (2) are divided into two groups. One end of the first group is close to side A of the proofing box (1) and has a gap D reserved on side B. One end of the second group is close to side B of the proofing box (1) and has a gap C reserved on side A. The proofing box (1) is connected to the dough pounding box (3). The dough pounding box (3) is equipped with a dough pounding conveyor (4) and a pounding mechanism (6). The pounding mechanism (6) is located directly above the dough pounding conveyor (4). When the dough is transported by the dough pounding conveyor (4), the pounding mechanism (6) pounds it.

2. The noodle proofing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first group is conveyed from side A to side B, and the second group is conveyed from side B to side A. When the flat dough falls from the first conveyor belt (2) of the first group to the first conveyor belt (2) of the second group, the upper surface of the flat dough first contacts the first conveyor belt (2) of the second group; When the flat dough falls from the first conveyor belt (2) of the second group onto the first conveyor belt (2) of the first group, the upper surface of the flat dough first contacts the first conveyor belt (2) of the first group; The flat dough is flipped over when it is switched between the first conveyor belt (2) of the first group and the first conveyor belt (2) of the second group.

3. The noodle proofing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The proofing box (1) is also equipped with a temperature control pipe (101) and a humidity control pipe (102). The temperature control pipe (101) is used to deliver warm or cold air to regulate the temperature inside the proofing box (1); The humidity control pipe (102) is used to transport steam and regulate the humidity inside the proofing box (1).

4. The noodle proofing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The pounding mechanism (6) includes a pounding base (601), which is slidably connected to a lifting rod (602), and the lower end of the lifting rod (602) is connected to a pounding block (604).

5. The noodle proofing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting rod (602) is sleeved with a hammer spring (605), which is located between the hammer base (601) and the hammer block (604). The hammer spring (605) is used to push the hammer block (604) away from the hammer base (601) so that the hammer block (604) pounds the dough downward.

6. The noodle proofing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper end of the lifting rod (602) is connected to the top plate (603), and an eccentric wheel (606) is provided between the top plate (603) and the hammer base (601). When the eccentric wheel (606) rotates and lifts the top plate (603), the lifting rod (602) pulls up the hammer block (604), and the hammer spring (605) is compressed. When the eccentric wheel (606) rotates to the point where its protrusion faces downward, the pounding spring (605) pushes the pounding block (604) downward, and the pounding block (604) pounds the dough.

7. The noodle proofing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The hammer (604) is made of resin material.

8. The noodle proofing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pounding mechanism (6) is connected to the pounding power assembly (5), which includes a motor (501). The motor (501) is connected to the drive wheel (504), which is connected to the driven wheel (503) via a belt (502). The diameter of the drive wheel (504) is larger than that of the driven wheel (503). The driven wheel (503) is connected to the drive shaft (505), which is connected to the eccentric wheel (606).

9. The noodle proofing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, 5 to 8, characterized in that, The dough pounding and conveying mechanism (4) includes a belt support plate (404), which is inserted into the belt support rod (401) on both sides. The belt support rod (401) is connected to the belt drive shaft (402) and the belt driven shaft (403) at both ends respectively. The belt drive shaft (402) and the belt driven shaft (403) are both connected to the second conveyor belt (405). The belt support plate (404) is located in the middle of the upper and lower belt surfaces of the second conveyor belt (405).

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