A gummy cutting machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to soft sugar processing device technical field, concretely is a kind of soft sugar granulator, including two fixed frame for supporting device, two fixed frame upper end fixed mounting is extruded into strip shape by spiral extrusion mechanism to soft sugar, two fixed frame upper end is equipped with the cutting assembly of the soft sugar that is extruded into strip shape is cut, two fixed frame between installation is screened and is separated soft sugar's screening component.The utility model utilizes cutting tool to cut and granulate the strip-shaped soft sugar extruded by spiral extrusion mechanism, simultaneously forms dynamic water curtain by rotating water spray head, removes sugar stain and cools cutting area simultaneously when cutting tool works, prevents sugar particle adhesion deformation and stabilizes material property, guarantees that granule is neat and smooth, simultaneously is equipped with vibrating screening plate and realizes solid-liquid separation;Through oval plate drive, sugar particle is shaken off quickly, avoid wet sugar accumulation adhesion, improve the qualified rate of finished product, and facilitate subsequent processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of gummy candy processing equipment, specifically a gummy candy granulator. Background Technology

[0002] Soft candy is a health food made with gelatin, pectin and other colloids as a base and added nutrients. It has the characteristics of soft texture and easy stickiness. Its production process includes sol-gel, mixing, spiral extrusion molding, pelleting, drying and packaging. Among them, the pelleting process directly affects the product appearance qualification rate and subsequent packaging efficiency. At present, when pelletizing soft candy, a spiral extrusion mechanism is used to extrude the molten soft candy into strips through the mold, and then cut it into pellets by the rotating blades at the discharge point of the spiral extrusion mechanism.

[0003] When cutting gummy candies, the rotating blades at the discharge point of the existing spiral extrusion mechanism tend to leave sugar residue on the surface of the cutting blades, resulting in uneven cut surfaces, burrs or stringy gummy candy particles, and a low finished product qualification rate. Furthermore, the cutting blades lack cleaning devices, and the fixed nozzles cannot completely remove the sugar residue from the blades, requiring frequent machine stops for cleaning. At the same time, the cooling of the cutting area is generally achieved by blowing air, which has a poor cooling effect, and the high-temperature gummy candies are prone to deformation when they come into contact with the blades. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gummy candy granulator to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a gummy candy granulator, comprising two fixed frames for supporting the device, a spiral extrusion mechanism for extruding gummy candy into strips is fixedly installed on the upper end of the two fixed frames, a cutting component for granulating the extruded gummy candy is installed on the upper end of the two fixed frames, and a screening component for screening gummy candy is installed between the two fixed frames.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the cutting assembly includes a support frame, which is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end face of two fixed frames. A first motor is fixedly installed at the middle of the side of the support frame away from the spiral extrusion mechanism. The output end of the first motor passes through the support frame and is fixedly connected to a rotating rod. A cutting tool is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating rod away from the first motor. The cutting tool is located at the discharge end of the spiral extrusion mechanism. A plurality of support columns arranged in a circular array are fixedly connected to the end of the support frame away from the first motor. A fixing ring is fixedly connected to the ends of the plurality of support columns away from the support frame. A spraying assembly is installed inside the fixing ring.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the spray assembly includes a rotating ring, a first spur gear, and a connecting rod. The rotating ring is rotatably connected to the inner wall of a fixed ring. The first spur gear is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to the side of the support frame away from the first motor. An internal gear ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring. A second spur gear is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod away from the support frame. The second spur gear and the internal gear ring mesh with each other. The first spur gear and the second spur gear mesh with each other. A water storage chamber is formed inside the rotating ring. An opening is formed on the side of the water storage chamber away from the support frame, and the opening communicates with the outside. A connecting ring is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the opening. A plurality of water nozzles are arranged in a ring array on the side of the connecting ring away from the support frame. The plurality of water nozzles pass through the connecting ring and communicate with the inside of the water storage chamber. A water supply pipe is fixedly connected to the lower part of the support frame near the spiral extrusion mechanism, and the water supply pipe communicates with the inside of the water storage chamber.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the screening assembly includes two connecting frames, a second motor, and a transmission rod. The two connecting frames are fixedly connected between two fixed frames. The second motor is fixedly installed in the middle of one side of the support frame. The transmission rod is rotatably connected between the inner walls of both sides of the support frame. The output end of the second motor passes through the connecting frame and is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission rod. Two symmetrically arranged elliptical plates are fixedly connected to the outside of the transmission rod. Two limiting mechanisms are fixedly installed on the upper ends of the two connecting frames. A screening plate is fixedly connected to the upper ends of the four limiting mechanisms. A water storage tank is provided on the upper ends of the two fixed frames, and the water storage tank is directly opposite the screening plate.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the limiting mechanism includes a spring and a guide telescopic rod. The guide telescopic rod is sleeved inside the spring. The lower ends of the spring and the guide telescopic rod are fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting frame. The upper ends of the spring and the guide telescopic rod are jointly fixedly connected to the lower end of the screening plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a baffle is fixedly installed at the discharge end of the spiral extrusion mechanism.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. The cutting blade in the cutting assembly of this utility model cuts the strip-shaped soft candy extruded by the spiral extrusion mechanism into granules. At the same time, pressurized water is injected into the water supply pipe, and the water is sprayed out through the water nozzle. With the cooperation of the first spur gear, the second spur gear and the internal gear ring, the water nozzle is rotated. The rotating water nozzle forms a dynamic water curtain, which removes the sugar residue on the contact surface between the cutting blade and the soft candy, and prevents the material from sticking to the cutting blade, which may cause cutting deformation or blockage. At the same time, the water flow continuously cools the cutting area, which can stabilize the physical properties of the soft candy, ensure that the granules are regular in shape and smooth in surface, improve the qualification rate of the finished product, and ensure the stability of continuous operation of this utility model.

[0013] 2. The gummy candy particles cut and falling by this utility model fall on the sieve plate. The sieve plate can perform solid-liquid separation, separating the gummy candy from the water. The second motor drives the elliptical plate to rotate, causing the sieve plate to vibrate up and down continuously, so that the gummy candy particles can quickly leave the sieve plate, avoiding the accumulation of wet candy and causing them to stick together, making it easier to collect the gummy candy for the next step of processing. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting assembly of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the screening component of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Fixed frame; 2. Spiral extrusion mechanism; 3. Cutting assembly; 301. Support frame; 302. First motor; 303. Rotating rod; 304. Cutting tool; 305. Support column; 306. Fixed ring; 307. Rotating ring; 308. First spur gear; 309. Connecting rod; 310. Internal gear ring; 311. Second spur gear; 312. Water storage chamber; 313. Connecting ring; 314. Water spray head; 315. Water supply pipe; 4. Screening assembly; 401. Connecting frame; 402. Second motor; 403. Transmission rod; 404. Elliptical plate; 405. Limiting mechanism; 406. Screening plate; 407. Water storage tank; 5. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] like Figures 1-4As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a gummy candy granulator, including two fixed frames 1 for supporting devices, a spiral extrusion mechanism 2 for extruding gummy candy into strips fixedly installed on the upper end of the two fixed frames 1, a cutting component 3 for granulating the extruded gummy candy into strips installed on the upper end of the two fixed frames 1, and a screening component 4 for screening gummy candy installed between the two fixed frames 1.

[0021] As one implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the cutting assembly 3 includes a support frame 301, which is fixedly connected to one side of the upper surface of two fixed frames 1. A first motor 302 is fixedly installed at the middle of the side of the support frame 301 away from the spiral extrusion mechanism 2. The output end of the first motor 302 passes through the support frame 301 and is fixedly connected to a rotating rod 303. A cutting tool 304 is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating rod 303 away from the first motor 302. The cutting tool 304 is located at the discharge end of the spiral extrusion mechanism 2. A plurality of support columns 305 arranged in a ring array are fixedly connected to the end of the support frame 301 away from the first motor 302. A fixing ring 306 is fixedly connected to the ends of the plurality of support columns 305 away from the support frame 301. A spraying assembly is installed inside the fixing ring 306.

[0022] Furthermore, the material is added to the screw extrusion mechanism 2. The drive device of the screw extrusion mechanism 2 drives the screw shaft to rotate, pushing the soft candy material fed into the hopper forward. In the compression chamber formed by the screw blades and the inner wall of the barrel, the material is gradually compacted under the action of shear force and axial extrusion force. At the same time, heating softens the candy into a semi-fluid state. When the material is pushed to the front porous template, it is uniformly extruded from the die hole under continuous pressure, thus extruding the soft candy material into a strip shape. Subsequently, when the first motor 302 in the cutting assembly 3 works, the rotating rod 303 drives the cutting blade 304 to rotate. The cutting blade 304 is directly facing the discharge end of the screw extrusion mechanism 2, and the cutting blade 304 cuts the strip-shaped soft candy extruded by the screw extrusion mechanism 2 into granules.

[0023] As one implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the spray assembly includes a rotating ring 307, a first spur gear 308, and a connecting rod 309. The rotating ring 307 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed ring 306. The first spur gear 308 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod 303. The connecting rod 309 is rotatably connected to one end of the support frame 301 away from the first motor 302. An internal gear ring 310 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring 307. A second spur gear 311 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod 309 away from the support frame 301. The second spur gear 311 and the internal gear ring 310 mesh with each other. The first spur gear 308 and the second spur gear... The wheels 311 mesh with each other, and a water storage cavity 312 is provided inside the rotating ring 307. An opening is provided on the side of the water storage cavity 312 away from the support frame 301, and the opening is connected to the outside. A connecting ring 313 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the opening. Multiple water spray heads 314 are provided on the side of the connecting ring 313 away from the support frame 301 in a ring array. Multiple water spray heads 314 pass through the connecting ring 313 and are connected to the inside of the water storage cavity 312. A water supply pipe 315 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the support frame 301 near the spiral extrusion mechanism 2. The water supply pipe 315 is connected to the inside of the water storage cavity 312.

[0024] Furthermore, by simultaneously injecting pressurized water into the water supply pipe 315, the water flows into the water storage chamber 312. The water in the water storage chamber 312 is sprayed out through the water spray head 314. At the same time, under the cooperation of the first spur gear 308 and the second spur gear 311, the internal gear ring 310 rotates. Since the meshing teeth of the internal gear ring 310 are located inside, the rotation direction of the second spur gear 311 is the same as that of the internal gear ring 310. The rotation direction of the rotating ring 307 is opposite to that of the cutting tool 304, thereby rotating the water spray head 314. By rotating the water spray head 314, a dynamic water curtain is formed. Multiple water spray heads 314 are all aligned with the cutting tool 304, which can remove the sugar residue remaining on the contact surface between the cutting tool 304 and the candy, prevent the material from sticking to the cutting tool 304 and causing cutting deformation or blockage. At the same time, the water flow continuously cools the cutting area, which can stabilize the physical properties of the candy, ensure that the particle shape is regular and the surface is smooth, improve the qualification rate of the finished product, and ensure the stability of continuous operation of this utility model.

[0025] As one implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the screening component 4 includes two connecting frames 401, a second motor 402, and a transmission rod 403. The two connecting frames 401 are fixedly connected between two fixed frames 1. The second motor 402 is fixedly installed in the middle of one side of the support frame 301. The transmission rod 403 is rotatably connected between the inner walls of both sides of the support frame 301. The output end of the second motor 402 passes through the connecting frame 401 and is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission rod 403. Two symmetrically arranged elliptical plates 404 are fixedly connected to the outside of the transmission rod 403. Two limiting mechanisms 405 are fixedly installed on the upper end of each of the two connecting frames 401. The upper ends of the four limiting mechanisms 405 are all fixedly connected to a screening plate 406. The upper ends of the two fixed frames 1 are all provided with a water storage tank 407, which is directly opposite the screening plate 406.

[0026] Furthermore, the cut and falling gummy candy particles land above the sieve plate 406, which can perform solid-liquid separation, separating the gummy candy from the water. The second motor 402 drives the transmission rod 403 to rotate the elliptical plate 404. The two elliptical plates 404 are attached to the bottom of the sieve plate 406. Under the limiting action of the spring and guide telescopic rod in the limiting mechanism 405, the sieve plate 406 vibrates up and down continuously. Since the height of the connecting frame 401 on the side away from the screw extrusion mechanism 2 is lower than that on the side closer to the screw extrusion mechanism 2, the vibration of the sieve plate 406 in an inclined state can make the gummy candy particles quickly detach from the sieve plate 406, avoiding the accumulation of wet candy and causing them to stick together. This makes it easier to collect the gummy candy for the next processing step. In addition, the water storage tank 407 can collect water, which can be treated and recycled to avoid waste.

[0027] As one implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the limiting mechanism 405 includes a spring and a guide telescopic rod. The guide telescopic rod is sleeved inside the spring. The lower ends of the spring and the guide telescopic rod are fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting frame 401. The upper ends of the spring and the guide telescopic rod are jointly fixedly connected to the lower end of the screening plate 406.

[0028] Furthermore, the spring force can limit the screening plate 406, allowing it to move back and forth. At the same time, the guide telescopic rod can further limit the screening plate 406, allowing it to vibrate stably up and down.

[0029] As one implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a baffle 5 is fixedly installed at the discharge end of the screw extrusion mechanism 2.

[0030] Furthermore, the baffle 5 can block the water flow, allowing the water to be sprayed stably onto the cutting area.

[0031] Working principle: When the first motor 302 in the cutting assembly 3 is working, the rotating rod 303 drives the cutting blade 304 to rotate. The cutting blade 304 cuts the strip-shaped soft candy extruded by the spiral extrusion mechanism 2 into granules. At the same time, pressurized water is injected into the water supply pipe 315, and the water flows into the water storage chamber 312. The water in the water storage chamber 312 is sprayed out through the water spray head 314. Simultaneously, with the cooperation of the first spur gear 308 and the second spur gear 311, the internal gear ring 310 rotates, thereby rotating the water spray head 314. By rotating the water spray head 314, a dynamic water curtain is formed, which removes the sugar residue remaining on the contact surface between the cutting blade 304 and the soft candy, preventing the material from sticking to the cutting blade 304 and causing cutting difficulties. Deformation or blockage, coupled with continuous cooling of the cutting area by the water flow, stabilizes the properties of the gummy candy, ensuring regular particle shape and smooth surface, improving the yield rate of finished products, and guaranteeing the stability of continuous operation of this utility model. The cut gummy candy particles fall above the sieve plate 406, which can perform solid-liquid separation, separating the gummy candy from the water. The second motor 402 drives the transmission rod 403 to rotate the elliptical plate 404. Under the limiting action of the spring and guide telescopic rod in the limiting mechanism 405, the sieve plate 406 vibrates up and down continuously, causing the gummy candy particles to quickly detach from the sieve plate 406, avoiding the accumulation of wet sugar that causes them to stick together, and facilitating the collection of gummy candy for further processing.

[0032] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it.

Claims

1. A gummy candy granulator, comprising two fixed frames (1) for supporting devices, characterized in that: The upper ends of the two fixed frames (1) are fixedly installed with a spiral extrusion mechanism (2) for extruding the gummy candy into strips, and the upper ends of the two fixed frames (1) are installed with a cutting component (3) for cutting the extruded gummy candy into granules. A screening component (4) for screening the gummy candy is installed between the two fixed frames (1).

2. The gummy candy granulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting assembly (3) includes a support frame (301), which is fixedly connected to one side of the upper surface of two fixed frames (1). A first motor (302) is fixedly installed in the middle of the side of the support frame (301) away from the spiral extrusion mechanism (2). The output end of the first motor (302) passes through the support frame (301) and is fixedly connected to a rotating rod (303). A cutting tool (304) is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating rod (303) away from the first motor (302). The cutting tool (304) is located at the discharge end of the spiral extrusion mechanism (2). A plurality of support columns (305) arranged in a ring array are fixedly connected to the end of the support frame (301) away from the first motor (302). A fixing ring (306) is fixedly connected to the end of the plurality of support columns (305) away from the support frame (301). A spraying assembly is installed inside the fixing ring (306).

3. The gummy candy granulator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spray assembly includes a rotating ring (307), a first spur gear (308), and a connecting rod (309). The rotating ring (307) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed ring (306). The first spur gear (308) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod (303). The connecting rod (309) is rotatably connected to one end of the support frame (301) away from the first motor (302). An internal gear ring (310) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring (307). A second spur gear (311) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod (309) away from the support frame (301). The second spur gear (311) and the internal gear ring (310) mesh with each other. The first spur gear (308) and the second spur gear... Gears (311) mesh with each other. A water storage cavity (312) is provided inside the rotating ring (307). An opening is provided on the side of the water storage cavity (312) away from the support frame (301), and the opening is connected to the outside. A connecting ring (313) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the opening. A plurality of water spray heads (314) are provided on the side of the connecting ring (313) away from the support frame (301) in a ring array. The plurality of water spray heads (314) pass through the connecting ring (313) and are connected to the inside of the water storage cavity (312). A water supply pipe (315) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the side of the support frame (301) near the spiral extrusion mechanism (2). The water supply pipe (315) is connected to the inside of the water storage cavity (312).

4. The gummy candy granulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screening component (4) includes two connecting frames (401), a second motor (402), and a transmission rod (403). The two connecting frames (401) are fixedly connected between two fixed frames (1). The second motor (402) is fixedly installed in the middle of one side of the support frame (301). The transmission rod (403) is rotatably connected between the inner walls of both sides of the support frame (301). The output end of the second motor (402) passes through the connecting frame (401) and is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission rod (403). Two symmetrically arranged elliptical plates (404) are fixedly connected to the outside of the transmission rod (403). Two limiting mechanisms (405) are fixedly installed on the upper end of the two connecting frames (401). The upper ends of the four limiting mechanisms (405) are all fixedly connected to a screening plate (406). The upper ends of the two fixed frames (1) are all provided with a water storage tank (407). The water storage tank (407) is directly opposite the screening plate (406).

5. A gummy candy granulator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (405) includes a spring and a guide telescopic rod. The guide telescopic rod is sleeved inside the spring. The lower ends of the spring and the guide telescopic rod are fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting frame (401). The upper ends of the spring and the guide telescopic rod are jointly fixedly connected to the lower end of the screening plate (406).

6. A gummy candy granulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screw extrusion mechanism (2) has a baffle (5) fixedly installed at the discharge end.

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