Rolling seasoning equipment for popcorn processing

Abstract

The utility model discloses rolling seasoning equipment for popcorn processing, which relates to the technical field of popcorn processing equipment and comprises a base, two vertical seats arranged at intervals are fixed on the base, an annular cover is arranged at the upper end of the base, the annular cover penetrates through the two vertical seats, and the annular cover is rotatably mounted on the vertical seats. A driving mechanism is arranged on the base, the driving mechanism is connected with the annular cover, limiting mechanisms are arranged at the two ends of the annular cover, and the limiting mechanisms are arranged on the strip-shaped parts and used for limiting the container. According to the rolling seasoning equipment for popcorn processing, popcorn and granular seasoning in the container are located between the adjacent ribs, the container is driven by the servo motor to rotate, so that the popcorn and the granular seasoning in the container are continuously rolled, and the popcorn and the granular seasoning can be uniformly mixed; compared with the mode that popcorn is stirred through a stirring tool, the phenomenon that the appearance of the popcorn is broken can be avoided, and the integrity of the appearance of the popcorn can be protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of popcorn processing equipment, and in particular to a tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing. Background Technology

[0002] Popcorn is a very popular snack, usually made by heating corn kernels at high temperatures until they expand. After popcorn is made, various seasonings and ingredients can be added according to personal taste, such as sugar, salt, butter, cream, chocolate, nuts, etc., to enhance the taste and flavor of the popcorn.

[0003] Current techniques for flavoring popcorn typically involve adding sugar or salt granules to the popcorn. The popcorn and seasoning are placed together in a container, and then a stirring tool, such as a stirring spoon or rod, is used to mix them. However, during this stirring process, the tool exerts pressure on the popcorn, which can damage it, causing deformation or breakage, resulting in an unsightly appearance and reduced quality. To address these issues, we propose a tumbling and flavoring device for popcorn processing. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing, comprising: a base, on which two spaced-apart uprights are fixed, and an annular cover is provided at the upper end of the base, the annular cover penetrating the two uprights, and the annular cover being rotatably mounted on the uprights.

[0006] A driving mechanism is provided on the base and connected to the annular cover. The driving mechanism is used to drive the annular cover to rotate. The inner side of the annular cover is provided with a plurality of spline grooves arranged in a circumferential array. A horizontally placed container is provided inside the annular cover. One end of the container is open. A plurality of strip-shaped parts arranged in a circumferential array are fixedly installed on the outer side of the container. The strip-shaped parts are respectively inserted into the spline grooves and can slide in the spline grooves. A plurality of ribs arranged in a circumferential array are fixedly installed inside the container. Limiting mechanisms are provided at both ends of the annular cover. The limiting mechanisms are opened on the strip-shaped parts and are used to limit the container.

[0007] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the container has a cap at its open end, the cap being threaded onto the outside of the container's open end, and the cap being used to seal the container's open end.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the cover is provided with a feeding port, which penetrates the cover.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the limiting mechanism includes a block, which is fixedly connected to the end of the annular cover. A fastening bolt is provided on the block, and the fastening bolt passes through the block and its lower end is threadedly connected to the strip.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a shock-absorbing pad is provided at the bottom of the base.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the driving mechanism includes a servo motor, the servo motor is fixedly mounted on the base, a pulley is fixedly mounted on the output shaft end of the servo motor, a pulley ring is fitted and fixedly mounted on the annular cover, and a synchronous belt is installed between the pulley ring and the pulley.

[0012] This invention provides a tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0013] 1. This design is a tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing. The popcorn and seasoning granules in the container are located between adjacent ribs. The container is rotated by a servo motor, which makes the popcorn and seasoning granules in the container tumble continuously. This allows the popcorn and seasoning granules to be mixed evenly. Compared with stirring the popcorn with a stirring tool, this can prevent the popcorn from breaking and protect the integrity of the popcorn's appearance.

[0014] 2. This design provides a tumbling and flavoring device for popcorn processing. By removing the fastening bolts at both ends, the container can slide along the spline groove. The container can be removed from the annular cover, and then the cap can be rotated and removed from the container to retrieve the popcorn inside. Because the container and the annular cover are easy to assemble and disassemble, it not only facilitates the removal of the popcorn but also allows for separate cleaning of the container's interior. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a tumbling and flavoring device for popcorn processing. Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a tumbling and flavoring device for popcorn processing. Figure 2 ;

[0017] Figure 3 An explosion diagram of the annular cover and container of a tumbling seasoning device for popcorn processing;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a container used in a tumbling and flavoring device for popcorn processing.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Stand; 3. Annular cover; 4. Spline groove; 5. Container; 6. Strip section; 7. Rib; 8. Cover; 9. Feed port; 10. Block; 11. Fastening bolt; 12. Servo motor; 13. Pulley; 14. Pulley ring; 15. Synchronous belt. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution for a tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing: A tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing includes: a base 1, two spaced-apart uprights 2 fixed on the base 1, an annular cover 3 at the upper end of the base 1, the annular cover 3 penetrating the two uprights 2, and the annular cover 3 rotatably mounted on the uprights 2. A driving mechanism is provided on the base 1, and the driving mechanism is connected to the annular cover 3. The driving mechanism is used to drive the annular cover 3 to rotate. Multiple spline grooves 4 arranged in a circular array are provided on the inner side of the annular cover 3. A horizontally placed container 5 is provided inside the annular cover 3. One end of the container 5 is open. Multiple strip-shaped parts 6 arranged in a circular array are fixedly installed on the outer side of the container 5. The strip-shaped parts 6 are respectively inserted into the spline grooves 4 and can slide in the spline grooves 4. Multiple ribs 7 arranged in a circular array are fixedly installed inside the container 5. Limiting mechanisms are provided at both ends of the annular cover 3. The limiting mechanisms are opened on the strip-shaped parts 6 and are used to limit the container 5.

[0022] The drive mechanism includes a servo motor 12, which is fixedly mounted on the base 1. A pulley 13 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft end of the servo motor 12. A pulley ring 14 is fitted and fixedly mounted on the annular cover 3. A synchronous belt 15 is installed between the pulley ring 14 and the pulley 13.

[0023] By placing popcorn and salt or sugar granules together in container 5, with the popcorn and granules located between adjacent ribs 7, a servo motor 12 drives pulley 13 to rotate, which in turn transmits power to pulley ring 14 via synchronous belt 15. Pulley ring 14 rotates synchronously with annular cover 3, and with the transmission action of spline groove 4 and strip-shaped part 6, container 5 rotates slowly. The popcorn and granules in container 5 rotate to the upper end with the ribs 7, and then slide down from the ribs 7 to the lower end of container 5, repeating the cycle. This continuous tumbling of the popcorn and granules in container 5 ensures even mixing of the popcorn and granules. Compared to stirring popcorn with a stirring tool, this method avoids the popcorn from breaking apart and preserves the integrity of the popcorn's appearance.

[0024] The container 5 has a cap 8 at its open end, which is threaded onto the outside of the open end of the container 5 and is used to seal the open end of the container 5. A feeding port 9 is provided on the cap 8, extending through it. During the mixing process, the cap 8 seals the open end of the container 5 to prevent popcorn from falling out, while the feeding port 9 allows seasonings to be added to the container 5.

[0025] The limiting mechanism includes a block 10, which is fixedly connected to the end of the annular cover 3. A fastening bolt 11 is provided on the block 10, passing through it and having its lower end threadedly connected to the strip-shaped portion 6. A shock-absorbing pad is provided at the bottom of the base 1. By using the fastening bolt 11 to pass through the block 10 and have its lower end threadedly connected to the strip-shaped portion 6, the container 5 can be fixed inside the annular cover 3, maintaining a stable position during rotation.

[0026] After mixing, by removing the fastening bolts 11 at both ends, the container 5 can be slid along the spline groove 4. The container 5 can then be removed from the annular cover 3. The cap 8 can then be rotated and removed from the container 5 to take out the popcorn inside. Because the container 5 and the annular cover 3 are easy to assemble and disassemble, it is not only convenient to take out the popcorn from the container 5, but also convenient to clean the inside of the container 5 separately.

[0027] The working principle of this invention is as follows: Popcorn and salt or sugar granules are placed together in container 5. The popcorn and granules in container 5 are located between adjacent ribs 7. A servo motor 12 drives pulley 13 to rotate, which in turn drives the synchronous belt 15 to pulley ring 14. The pulley ring 14 rotates synchronously with the annular cover 3. With the transmission action of spline groove 4 and strip-shaped part 6, container 5 rotates slowly. The popcorn and granules in container 5 rotate to the upper end with the ribs 7, and then slide down from the ribs 7 to the lower end of container 5. This cycle repeats, causing the popcorn and granules in container 5 to tumble continuously, ensuring that the popcorn and granules are evenly mixed. After mixing, by removing the fastening bolts 11 at both ends, container 5 can be slid along spline groove 4 and removed from the annular cover 3. Then, the cap 8 is rotated and removed from container 5 to take out the popcorn.

[0028] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model are implemented according to conventional methods in the art, unless otherwise specified or limited.

Claims

1. A tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing, characterized in that, include: A base (1) is fixed with two spaced-apart stands (2). An annular cover (3) is provided at the upper end of the base (1). The annular cover (3) passes through the two stands (2) and is rotatably mounted on the stands (2). A driving mechanism is provided on the base (1), and the driving mechanism is connected to the annular cover (3). The driving mechanism is used to drive the annular cover (3) to rotate. A plurality of spline grooves (4) arranged in a circular array are provided on the inner side of the annular cover (3). A horizontal container (5) is provided inside the annular cover (3). One end of the container (5) is open. A plurality of strips (6) arranged in a circular array are fixedly installed on the outer side of the container (5). The strips (6) are respectively inserted into the spline grooves (4). The strips (6) can slide in the spline grooves (4). A plurality of ribs (7) arranged in a circular array are fixedly installed inside the container (5). Limiting mechanisms are provided at both ends of the annular cover (3). The limiting mechanisms are opened on the strips (6). The limiting mechanisms are used to limit the container (5).

2. The tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container (5) has a cap (8) at its open end. The cap (8) is threaded onto the outside of the open end of the container (5) and is used to seal the open end of the container (5).

3. The tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover (8) has a feeding port (9) that penetrates the cover (8).

4. The tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism includes a block (10), which is fixedly connected to the end of the annular cover (3). A fastening bolt (11) is provided on the block (10), which passes through the block (10) and has its lower end threadedly connected to the strip (6).

5. The tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) has a shock-absorbing pad at its bottom.

6. The tumbling and seasoning device for popcorn processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a servo motor (12), which is fixedly mounted on the base (1). A pulley (13) is fixedly mounted on the output shaft end of the servo motor (12). A pulley ring (14) is fitted and fixedly mounted on the annular cover (3). A synchronous belt (15) is installed between the pulley ring (14) and the pulley (13).

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