Tablet press for frozen noodle production

Abstract

The utility model provides a tablet press for producing frozen noodles, which relates to the technical field of noodle production equipment and comprises tablet pressing components and a conveying component, the tablet pressing components and the conveying component are arranged at intervals, and dough is pressed by a first group of tablet pressing components and then conveyed to a second group of tablet pressing components through the conveying component. And the next process is carried out after the operation is repeated for several times. And the tabletting assembly comprises a driving rolling shaft and a driven rolling shaft. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the motor drives the screw device to dynamically adjust the gap between the driving roller and the driven roller, so that wave-shaped indentations are formed in the pressing process of the dough, the intermittent pressing of bamboo on the dough in the bamboo-pressed noodle making process is simulated, and a gluten network of the dough is stretched to different degrees; in addition, different gap widths can be set for the tabletting assemblies at different positions, different pressures can be applied according to different states of the dough, and the gap can be adjusted in real time in the pressing process.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Noodle sheeting is a core step in the noodle-making process, and its importance is self-evident. This step mainly involves rolling and pressing the dough to form a sheet of uniform thickness and texture, laying a good foundation for subsequent cutting or shaping processes. During the sheeting process, the gluten network inside the dough extends along a specific direction, gradually forming a longitudinal fibrous structure. The formation of this structure greatly enhances the chewiness and tensile strength of the noodles, making them more resilient and better-tasting during cooking and consumption. On noodle production lines in food factories, sheeting machines are key equipment for sheeting dough. They mainly use the gap between rotating rollers to apply pressure to the dough, thereby rolling it into the required sheet. However, most sheeting machines on the market currently have significant limitations. On the one hand, the gap between the rollers in some sheeting machines is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to different production needs; on the other hand, even if some sheeting machines support gap adjustment, it still requires manual operation, and must be adjusted according to the different pressure levels on the dough. This manual adjustment method is not only inefficient but also easily affected by the individual operating habits of the operators, leading to instability in gap adjustment. The instability of the gaps directly affects the quality of the dough sheets, which in turn has an adverse effect on the taste, shape and quality of the final noodle product, reducing the consistency and stability of the product.

[0003] The technical content disclosed in the Chinese patent document (publication number: CN110063343A, patent name: an improved noodle pressing machine) is as follows: it includes a first pressure roller, a second pressure roller, a third pressure roller, a noodle cutting knife, a dough collection frame, a slide rail, a slider, a second locking plate, a knife holder, a worktable, a first locking plate, screws, a hydraulic cylinder, a frame, and a base. The frame is equipped with a worktable, and the second pressure roller is located on the left side of the worktable. The shaft of the second pressure roller is installed in a bearing on the frame. The first pressure roller is located on the left side of the second pressure roller, and the shaft of the first pressure roller is installed in a bearing on the frame. The third pressure roller is located below the first pressure roller, and the shaft of the third pressure roller is installed in a bearing on the frame.

[0004] As can be seen from the above implementation plan and corresponding drawings, this noodle pressing machine is equipped with a first, second, and third pressure roller to press the dough. However, the gap between these rollers is fixed and cannot be adjusted. This means that the equipment cannot flexibly adjust the roller gap when facing different types of noodles and the needs of different pressing stages of the dough. This lack of flexibility makes it difficult to precisely control the pressing process of the dough according to the actual situation. Not only is it inconvenient to use, but it may also lead to significant differences in taste and texture of noodles made at different times, seriously affecting the stability of noodle production and the consistency of product quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by dynamically adjusting the gap between the active and passive rollers through a motor-driven screw device. This causes the dough to form wavy indentations during the pressing process, mimicking the intermittent pressing of the dough by bamboo in bamboo noodle making. This allows the gluten network of the dough to stretch to different degrees, resulting in noodles with a more chewy texture. In addition, because the pressing components at different positions can be set with different gap widths, different pressures can be applied according to different states of the dough. The gap can also be adjusted in real time during the pressing process to meet diverse production process requirements.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0007] A tableting machine for frozen noodle production includes a tableting assembly and a conveying assembly. The tableting assembly and the conveying assembly are arranged at intervals. After the dough is pressed by the first set of tableting assemblies, it is conveyed to the second set of tableting assemblies by the conveying assembly. This process is repeated several times before entering the next process.

[0008] The tablet compression assembly includes an active roller and a passive roller, and the gap between the active roller and the passive roller is dynamically adjusted by a motor-driven screw device.

[0009] Furthermore, the tablet compression assembly includes a linkage rod, with gap adjustment components connected to both ends of the linkage rod. The gap adjustment components are connected to an adjustment track component, which includes a slide rail. A bearing slider is slidably connected inside the slide rail. The bearing slider is connected to both ends of the passive roller.

[0010] Furthermore, the gap adjustment component includes a gap adjustment base, and a worm gear and a worm are rotatably connected to the gap adjustment base;

[0011] The worm gear is connected to the linkage rod, and one end of the linkage rod is connected to the gap adjustment motor.

[0012] The worm gear meshes with the worm, and the inner side of the worm gear is threaded, with the worm gear and the worm screw being threadedly connected.

[0013] Furthermore, one end of the screw is rotatably connected to the bearing slider;

[0014] The upper end of the gap adjusting base is provided with a screw guard, and the end of the screw away from the bearing slider is movably inserted into the screw guard.

[0015] Furthermore, the conveying assembly includes an active conveying shaft and a passive conveying shaft, both of which are connected to a conveyor belt.

[0016] Furthermore, both the active and passive transmission shafts are connected to circular pulleys, the outer circumference of which is a semi-circular groove that is recessed inward, and the transmission belt is a circular belt.

[0017] Furthermore, a scraper cleaning assembly is provided above both the active roller and the passive roller. The scraper cleaning assembly is equipped with a scraper. After the active roller and the passive roller stop working, the scraper is driven by the first driving component to stick to the shaft surface of the active roller or the passive roller to scrape off the powder clumps adhering to the shaft surface.

[0018] Furthermore, the scraper cleaning assembly includes a first base, a first drive component connected to the first base, an output end of the first drive component connected to a first movable seat, a scraper connected to the first movable seat, and a first water nozzle and a first hot air outlet also provided on the first movable seat.

[0019] Furthermore, a brush cleaning component is provided above the conveying component. The brush cleaning component includes a second base, which is connected to a second driving component. The output end of the second driving component is connected to a second movable seat, which is connected to a cleaning brush.

[0020] Furthermore, the second movable seat is also equipped with a second water nozzle and a second hot air outlet.

[0021] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0022] 1. The gap between the active and passive rollers is dynamically adjusted by a motor-driven screw device, causing the dough to form wavy indentations during the pressing process. This mimics the intermittent pressing of the dough by bamboo in the making of bamboo-pressed noodles, allowing the gluten network of the dough to stretch to different degrees, resulting in noodles with a more chewy texture. In addition, because different gap widths can be set for the pressing components at different positions, different pressures can be applied according to different states of the dough, and the gap can be adjusted in real time during the pressing process to meet diverse production process requirements.

[0023] 2. A scraper cleaning component and a brush cleaning component are installed to clean and disinfect the rollers of the pressing component and the conveyor belt of the conveying component, respectively. The cleaning process combines water spraying for softening, scraping or wiping off the dough, hot air drying and high temperature disinfection, which can effectively ensure the hygiene of the equipment and ensure product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the tablet press according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a side view of the tablet press according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tablet compression assembly structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the tableting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of the gap adjustment component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the gap adjustment component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the gap adjustment component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the scraper cleaning assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the working combination of the scraper cleaning assembly and the passive roller in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the combined operation of the brush cleaning component and the conveying component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the brush cleaning component structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Tableting assembly; 201. Tableting base; 202. Active roller; 203. Passive roller; 204. Gap adjustment component; 2041. Gap adjustment base; 2042. Worm gear; 2043. Lifting screw; 2044. Screw cover; 205. Adjusting track component; 2051. Slide rail; 2052. Bearing slider; 206. Linkage rod; 2061. Worm gear; 207. Gap adjustment motor; 3. Scraper cleaning assembly; 301. 302. First base; 303. First drive component; 303. First movable seat; 3031. First water nozzle; 3032. First hot air outlet; 304. Scraper; 4. Conveying assembly; 401. Active conveying shaft; 402. Passive conveying shaft; 403. Conveying belt; 5. Brush cleaning assembly; 501. Second base; 502. Second drive component; 503. Second movable seat; 5031. Second water nozzle; 5032. Second hot air outlet; 504. Cleaning brush. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, a sheeting machine for frozen noodle production is mainly used for the production of bamboo-pressed noodles. It includes a sheeting component 2 and a conveying component 4, which are arranged at intervals. After the dough is pressed by the first sheeting component 2, it is sent to the second sheeting component 2 via the conveying component 4. This pressing-conveying process is repeated many times according to the requirements of the production process to ensure that the dough is fully rolled out to achieve the ideal thickness and texture. After multiple cycles, the dough will enter the next production process.

[0039] The tablet compression assembly 2 includes an active roller 202 and a passive roller 203. The gap between the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203 is dynamically adjusted by a motor-driven screw device.

[0040] Therefore, in the multiple pressing components 2 used, the gap between the moving roller 202 and the passive roller 203 of the pressing components 2 at different positions can be set to different widths, thereby forming different pressures on the dough in different states. Moreover, because a motor is set to adjust the gap, the gap can be adjusted in real time during the pressing process, so that a piece of dough forms a wavy indentation during the pressing process, thereby imitating the intermittent pressing of the dough by bamboo in the making of bamboo-pressed noodles, so that the gluten network of the dough is stretched to different degrees, thus making the dough more chewy after it is made into noodles.

[0041] The tablet compression assembly 2 includes a linkage rod 206, with gap adjustment components 204 connected to both ends of the linkage rod 206. The gap adjustment components 204 are connected to an adjustment track component 205, which includes a slide rail 2051. A bearing slider 2052 is slidably connected within the slide rail 2051. The bearing slider 2052 is connected to both ends of a driven roller 203. The gap adjustment component 204 includes a gap adjustment base 2041, with a worm gear 2042 and a worm 2061 rotatably connected to the gap adjustment base 2041. The worm 2061 is connected to the linkage rod 206, and one end of the linkage rod 206 is connected to a gap adjustment motor 207. The worm gear... 2042 is meshed with worm gear 2061. Worm gear 2042 has a threaded inner side and is threadedly connected to screw 2043. One end of screw 2043 is rotatably connected to bearing slider 2052. Through the linkage rod 206, the gap adjusting motor 207 can simultaneously adjust the positions of the two bearing sliders 2052, thereby synchronously adjusting the positions of both ends of the passive roller 203. This ensures that the gap between the passive roller 203 and the active roller 202 remains consistent from head to tail, guaranteeing the stability of the passive roller 203 and the active roller 202 operation.

[0042] The lifting and lowering of the screw 2043 is adjusted by the linkage between the worm gear 2042 and the worm 2061, so that the screw 2043 can drive the bearing slider 2052 to slide within the slide rail 2051. Therefore, the mechanical combination of the worm gear 2042 and the worm 2061 can make the components operate closely and orderly, ensuring the stability of the system operation.

[0043] A screw cover 2044 is provided on the upper end of the clearance adjusting base 2041. The end of the screw 2043 away from the bearing slider 2052 is movably inserted into the screw cover 2044. The screw cover 2044 can enclose the screw 2043. When it is filled with lubricating oil, the operation of the screw 2043 can be made smoother, ensuring the service life and operational stability of the screw 2043.

[0044] The conveying assembly 4 includes an active conveying shaft 401 and a passive conveying shaft 402. Both the active conveying shaft 401 and the passive conveying shaft 402 are connected to the conveyor belt 403. Both the active conveying shaft 401 and the passive conveying shaft 402 are connected to a round pulley. The outer circumference of the round pulley is a semi-circular groove that is recessed inward. The conveyor belt 403 is a round belt. The round belt will not tip over during the conveying process. When the dough falls onto the conveyor belt 403, the conveyor belt 403 can stably convey the dough to the next pressing assembly 2 or the next process.

[0045] When the equipment stops production, the scraper cleaning assembly 3 can be used to clean and disinfect the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203, and the brush cleaning assembly 5 can be used to clean and disinfect the conveyor assembly 4.

[0046] A scraper cleaning assembly 3 is provided above both the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203. The scraper cleaning assembly 3 is provided with a scraper 304. After the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203 stop working, the scraper 304 is driven by the first driving component 302 and closely adheres to the shaft surface of the active roller 202 or the passive roller 203 to scrape off the powder adhering to the shaft surface.

[0047] The scraper cleaning assembly 3 includes a first base 301, a first drive component 302 connected to the first base 301. In this embodiment, the first drive component 302 is a cylinder or an electric cylinder. The output end of the first drive component 302 is connected to a first movable seat 303. The scraper 304 is connected to the first movable seat 303. The first movable seat 303 is also provided with a first water nozzle 3031 and a first hot air outlet 3032. When cleaning the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203, the first water nozzle 3031 first sprays water onto the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203 to soften the dough and flour fixed on them, and then the active roller 202... 2. The active roller 202 and the passive roller 203 are idling. Then, the scraper 304 is driven by the first drive component 302 and closely adheres to the axial surface of the active roller 202 or the passive roller 203. As the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203 continue to idle, the dough adhering to them is piled up and falls off, thus completing the cleaning of the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203. In addition, due to the water spraying from the first water nozzle 3031, the small dough particles on the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203 are also washed away. Finally, the first hot air nozzle 3032 blows hot air onto the surface of the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203 to dry and sterilize them at high temperature.

[0048] A brush cleaning component 5 is provided above the conveying component 4. The brush cleaning component 5 includes a second base 501, which is connected to a second driving component 502. In this embodiment, the second driving component 502 is a cylinder or an electric cylinder. The output end of the second driving component 502 is connected to a second movable seat 503. The second movable seat 503 is connected to a cleaning brush 504. A second water nozzle 5031 and a second hot air outlet 5032 are also provided on the second movable seat 503. When cleaning the conveyor belt 403, the second water nozzle 5031 first sprays water onto the conveyor belt 403 to soften the dough and flour attached to it. Then, the conveyor belt 403 is allowed to idle. Next, the cleaning brush 504 is inserted into the conveyor belt 403 under the drive of the second drive unit 502. The cleaning brush 504 is used to wipe off the dough or flour adhering to the conveyor belt 403 by contact with the conveyor belt 403. During this process, the cleaning brush 504 reciprocates and engages with the rotating conveyor belt 403 in multiple directions, thus completing the cleaning of the conveyor belt 403. In addition, the small pieces of dough on the conveyor belt 403 are also washed away by the water spray from the second water nozzle 5031. Finally, the second hot air nozzle 5032 blows hot air onto the surface of the conveyor belt 403 to dry and sterilize it at high temperature.

[0049] The tablet press of this invention dynamically adjusts the gap between the active roller 202 and the passive roller 203 through a motor-driven screw device, so that the dough forms wavy indentations during the pressing process, mimicking the intermittent pressing of the dough by bamboo in the making of bamboo-pressed noodles. This allows the gluten network of the dough to be stretched to different degrees, making the finished noodles more chewy. In addition, because the tablet pressing components 2 at different positions can be set with different gap widths, different pressures can be applied according to different states of the dough, and the gap can be adjusted in real time during the pressing process to meet diverse production process requirements.

[0050] The equipment is equipped with a scraper cleaning component 3 and a brush cleaning component 5, which are used to clean and disinfect the rollers of the tablet pressing component 2 and the conveyor belt 403 of the conveying component 4, respectively. The cleaning process combines steps such as water spraying for softening, scraping or wiping off the dough, hot air drying and high-temperature disinfection, which can effectively ensure the hygiene of the equipment and ensure product quality.

[0051] 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 tablet press for producing frozen noodles, characterized in that, It includes a pressing assembly (2) and a conveying assembly (4). The pressing assembly (2) and the conveying assembly (4) are arranged at intervals. After the dough is pressed by the first pressing assembly (2), it is sent to the second pressing assembly (2) through the conveying assembly (4). This process is repeated several times before entering the next process. The tablet compression assembly (2) includes an active roller (202) and a passive roller (203), and the gap between the active roller (202) and the passive roller (203) is dynamically adjusted by a motor-driven screw device; The tablet compression assembly (2) includes a linkage rod (206), with gap adjustment components (204) connected to both ends of the linkage rod (206). The gap adjustment components (204) are connected to an adjustment track component (205). The adjustment track component (205) includes a slide rail (2051), and a bearing slider (2052) is slidably connected inside the slide rail (2051). The bearing slider (2052) is connected to both ends of the passive roller (203). The gap adjustment component (204) includes a gap adjustment base (2041), and the gap adjustment base (2041) is rotatably connected to a worm gear (2042) and a worm (2061). The worm gear (2061) is connected to the linkage rod (206), and one end of the linkage rod (206) is connected to the gap adjustment motor (207). The worm wheel (2042) is meshed with the worm (2061), and the inner side of the worm wheel (2042) is provided with threads. The worm wheel (2042) is threadedly connected to the screw (2043).

2. The tablet press for frozen noodle production according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the screw (2043) is rotatably connected to the bearing slider (2052); The upper end of the gap adjusting base (2041) is provided with a screw cover (2044), and the end of the screw (2043) away from the bearing slider (2052) is movably inserted into the screw cover (2044).

3. The tablet press for frozen noodle production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (4) includes an active conveying shaft (401) and a passive conveying shaft (402), both of which are connected to a conveyor belt (403).

4. The tablet press for frozen noodle production according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the active transmission shaft (401) and the passive transmission shaft (402) are connected to round pulleys. The outer circumference of the round pulleys is a semi-circular groove that is recessed inward. The transmission belt (403) is a round belt.

5. The tableting machine for frozen noodle production according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A scraper cleaning assembly (3) is provided above both the active roller (202) and the passive roller (203). The scraper cleaning assembly (3) is provided with a scraper (304). After the active roller (202) and the passive roller (203) stop working, the scraper (304) is driven by the first driving component (302) and closely adheres to the shaft surface of the active roller (202) or the passive roller (203) to scrape off the powder clumps adhering to the shaft surface.

6. The tablet press for frozen noodle production according to claim 5, characterized in that, The scraper cleaning assembly (3) includes a first base (301), a first drive component (302) connected to the first base (301), the output end of the first drive component (302) connected to a first movable seat (303), a scraper (304) connected to the first movable seat (303), and a first water nozzle (3031) and a first hot air outlet (3032) also provided on the first movable seat (303).

7. The tableting machine for frozen noodle production according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A brush cleaning component (5) is provided above the conveying component (4). The brush cleaning component (5) includes a second seat (501), which is connected to a second driving component (502). The output end of the second driving component (502) is connected to a second movable seat (503), which is connected to a cleaning brush (504).

8. The tablet press for frozen noodle production according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second movable seat (503) is also provided with a second water nozzle (5031) and a second hot air outlet (5032).

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