Konjac flour conveying and forming device

Abstract

The utility model relates to food processing technical field discloses konjak powder conveying forming device, including jar body, jar body is connected with colloid conveying pipe and coagulator conveying pipe, is installed with colloid valve on colloid conveying pipe, is installed with coagulator valve on coagulator conveying pipe, air pump, install on jar body, air valve, install in the upper end surface of jar body, spray head, install in the lower end surface of jar body, ripening mechanism, set up below spray head, the utility model discloses, open colloid valve, coagulator valve and air valve, transport konjak paste colloid with coagulator to jar body and form mixture, close colloid valve, coagulator valve and air valve, start air pump and make jar body internal gas pressure rise, through spray head extrude mixture and fall into ripening mechanism and ripen and shape naturally, solved the problem that konjak powder is easy to mutually stick together, improved the forming efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, specifically to a konjac flour conveying and forming device. Background Technology

[0002] In some konjac flour processing techniques, puffed konjac paste is mixed with a coagulant in a specified ratio using a forming device, and then extruded through a mold. Existing forming devices include an extruder with a discharge port on one side; a forming structure located on one side of the discharge port, comprising a rotating shaft fixedly mounted on the extruder at the discharge port; a frame connected to the rotating shaft by bearings, including at least three sets of locking blocks with support rods extending from the side of the locking blocks away from the rotating shaft; and at least three forming troughs, each fixed to one of the three sets of support rods. Molds with holes are installed inside the forming troughs, and the hole sizes on the three sets of molds are different. This allows for quick switching and adjustment of the forming troughs and molds, enabling the production of diverse products on the same equipment to meet the needs of different customers or markets, thus increasing product diversity and applicability.

[0003] The existing forming equipment has the following problems: the konjac powder formed by extrusion is not cooked in time, which easily leads to sticking together.

[0004] Based on the above situation, there is an urgent need for a konjac flour conveying and forming device to solve the problem of konjac flour easily sticking together. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that konjac powder produced by extrusion molding in existing molding devices often fails to mature in time, leading to sticking together.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A konjac flour conveying and forming device, comprising:

[0008] The tank body is connected to a colloid delivery pipe and a coagulant delivery pipe. A colloid valve is installed on the colloid delivery pipe, and a coagulant valve is installed on the coagulant delivery pipe.

[0009] An air pump is installed on the tank.

[0010] An air valve is installed on the upper end face of the tank body;

[0011] The nozzle is installed on the lower end face of the tank.

[0012] A curing mechanism is located below the nozzle.

[0013] Existing molding devices often fail to properly cook konjac powder through extrusion, leading to sticking together. In this solution, the colloid valve, coagulant valve, and air valve are opened to deliver the konjac paste-like colloid and coagulant into the tank, forming a mixture. The colloid valve, coagulant valve, and air valve are then closed, and the air pump is activated to increase the internal air pressure. The mixture is then extruded through the nozzle and naturally falls into the cooking mechanism for cooking and shaping, solving the problem of konjac powder sticking together and improving molding efficiency.

[0014] Furthermore, this solution does not exclusively limit the specific structure of the ripening mechanism. One feasible solution is that the ripening mechanism includes a tank and a temperature control component installed in the tank. When this solution is adopted, the temperature control component controls the temperature of the hot alkaline water in the tank so that the konjac flour falling into the tank can be quickly ripened and shaped.

[0015] Furthermore, this solution does not exclusively limit the specific structure of the temperature control component. One feasible solution is that the temperature control component includes a temperature sensor and a heating plate controlled by the temperature sensor. When this solution is adopted, the temperature of the hot alkaline water is measured by the temperature sensor, and then the heating plate is controlled so as to maintain the temperature of the hot alkaline water within a specified range.

[0016] Furthermore, in order to increase the fluidity of the hot alkaline water, one feasible solution is to install a circulation component on the tank. When this solution is adopted, the hot alkaline water in the tank is circulated through the circulation component, which increases the fluidity of the hot alkaline water and improves the efficiency of curing and shaping.

[0017] Furthermore, this solution does not exclusively limit the specific structure of the circulation component. One feasible solution is that the circulation component includes a circulation pipe and a peristaltic pump connected to the circulation pipe. In this solution, under the action of the peristaltic pump, hot alkaline water is drawn from one end of the circulation pipe and pumped to the other end. Since the hot alkaline water only comes into contact with the inside of the circulation pipe, cross-contamination with the pump body is avoided.

[0018] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the thorough mixing of konjac paste gel and coagulant, one feasible solution is to install a stirring motor on the tank and connect the stirring motor to stirring blades. When this solution is adopted, the stirring motor drives the stirring blades to rotate, thereby making the konjac paste gel and coagulant thoroughly mixed.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] 1. Open the colloid valve, coagulant valve and air valve to deliver the konjac paste colloid and coagulant into the tank and form a mixture. Close the colloid valve, coagulant valve and air valve, start the air pump to increase the air pressure inside the tank, and squeeze the mixture out through the nozzle and let it fall naturally into the maturation mechanism for maturation and shaping. This solves the problem of konjac powder easily sticking together and improves the molding efficiency.

[0021] 2. Since the temperature control component includes a temperature sensor and a heating plate controlled by the temperature sensor, the temperature of the hot alkaline water is measured by the temperature sensor, and then the heating plate is controlled so that the temperature of the hot alkaline water is maintained within a specified range.

[0022] Third, since the circulation assembly includes a circulation pipe and a peristaltic pump connected to the circulation pipe, under the action of the peristaltic pump, hot alkaline water is drawn through one end of the circulation pipe and pumped to the other end. Since the hot alkaline water only comes into contact with the inside of the circulation pipe, cross-contamination with the pump body is avoided. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the tank body in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the image;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tank structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the tank body in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 1. Tank body; 2. Air pump; 3. Air valve; 4. Nozzle; 5. Curing mechanism;

[0030] 11. Colloid delivery pipe; 12. Coagulant delivery pipe; 13. Colloid valve; 14. Coagulant valve; 15. Agitator motor; 16. Agitator blades; 17. Reducer;

[0031] 51. Tank body; 52. Temperature control component; 53. Circulation component;

[0032] 521. Temperature sensor; 522. Heating plate;

[0033] 531. Circulation pipe; 532. Peristaltic pump. Detailed Implementation

[0034] It should be noted that relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the term "comprising" or any other variations thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0035] The features and performance of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0036] Example:

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 A konjac flour conveying and forming device, comprising:

[0038] Tank 1, which is connected to a colloid delivery pipe 11 and a coagulant delivery pipe 12. A colloid valve 13 is installed on the colloid delivery pipe 11 and a coagulant valve 14 is installed on the coagulant delivery pipe 12.

[0039] Air pump 2, installed on tank 1;

[0040] Air valve 3 is installed on the upper end face of tank body 1;

[0041] Nozzle 4 is installed on the lower end face of tank 1;

[0042] The curing mechanism 5 is located below the nozzle 4.

[0043] Existing molding devices often fail to properly cook konjac powder through extrusion, leading to sticking together. In this solution, the colloid valve 13, coagulant valve 14, and air valve 3 are opened to transport the konjac paste colloid and coagulant into the tank 1, forming a mixture. The colloid valve 13, coagulant valve 14, and air valve 3 are then closed, and the air pump 2 is activated to increase the internal air pressure of the tank 1. The mixture is then extruded through the nozzle 4 and naturally falls into the cooking mechanism 5 for cooking and shaping. This solves the problem of konjac powder sticking together and improves molding efficiency.

[0044] Reference Figure 1This solution does not limit the specific structure of the cooking mechanism 5. One feasible solution is that the cooking mechanism 5 includes a tank 51 and a temperature control component 52 installed in the tank 51. When this solution is adopted, the temperature of the hot alkaline water in the tank 51 is controlled by the temperature control component 52 so that the konjac flour falling into the tank 51 can be quickly cooked and shaped.

[0045] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 This solution does not limit the specific structure of the temperature control component 52. One feasible solution is that the temperature control component 52 includes a temperature sensor 521 and an electric heating plate 522 controlled by the temperature sensor 521. When this solution is adopted, the temperature of the hot alkaline water is measured by the temperature sensor 521, and then the electric heating plate 522 is controlled so that the temperature of the hot alkaline water is maintained within a specified range.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 To increase the fluidity of the hot alkaline water, one feasible solution is to install a circulation component 53 on the tank 51. When this solution is adopted, the hot alkaline water in the tank 51 is circulated through the circulation component 53, which increases the fluidity of the hot alkaline water and improves the efficiency of curing and shaping.

[0047] Reference Figure 2 This solution does not limit the specific structure of the circulation component 53. One feasible solution is that the circulation component 53 includes a circulation pipe 531 and a peristaltic pump 532 connected to the circulation pipe 531. In this solution, under the action of the peristaltic pump 532, hot alkaline water is drawn through one end of the circulation pipe 531 and pumped to the other end. Since the hot alkaline water only comes into contact with the inside of the circulation pipe 531, cross-contamination with the pump body is avoided.

[0048] Reference Figure 5 To facilitate thorough mixing of the konjac paste gel and the coagulant, one feasible solution is to install a stirring motor 15 on the tank 1, with the stirring motor 15 being driven by a stirring blade 16. Specifically, in this embodiment, a reducer 17 is installed between the stirring motor 15 and the stirring blade 16. When this solution is adopted, the stirring motor 15 drives the stirring blade 16 to rotate, thereby ensuring thorough mixing of the konjac paste gel and the coagulant.

[0049] To address the issue of konjac flour easily sticking together, this solution involves opening the colloid valve 13, coagulant valve 14, and air valve 3 to deliver the konjac paste colloid and coagulant into the tank 1, forming a mixture. Then, the colloid valve 13, coagulant valve 14, and air valve 3 are closed, and the air pump 2 is activated to increase the internal air pressure of the tank 1. The mixture is then extruded through the nozzle 4 and naturally falls into the curing mechanism 5 for curing and shaping. This solution resolves the problem of konjac flour easily sticking together and improves molding efficiency.

[0050] In order to facilitate the control of the temperature of hot alkaline water, in this solution, the temperature control component 52 includes a temperature sensor 521 and an electric heating plate 522 controlled by the temperature sensor 521. The temperature of the hot alkaline water is measured by the temperature sensor 521, and then the electric heating plate 522 is controlled so that the temperature of the hot alkaline water is maintained within a specified range.

[0051] To avoid cross-contamination between hot alkaline water and the pump body, in this solution, the circulation assembly 53 includes a circulation pipe 531 and a peristaltic pump 532 connected to the circulation pipe 531. Under the action of the peristaltic pump 532, hot alkaline water is drawn from one end of the circulation pipe 531 and pumped to the other end. Since the hot alkaline water only comes into contact with the inside of the circulation pipe 531, cross-contamination with the pump body is avoided.

[0052] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A konjac flour conveying and forming device, characterized in that, include: Tank (1), the tank (1) is connected to a colloid delivery pipe (11) and a coagulant delivery pipe (12), a colloid valve (13) is installed on the colloid delivery pipe (11), and a coagulant valve (14) is installed on the coagulant delivery pipe (12). An air pump (2) is installed on the tank (1); An air valve (3) is installed on the upper end face of the tank body (1); The nozzle (4) is installed on the lower end face of the tank (1); A curing mechanism (5) is located below the nozzle (4).

2. The konjac flour conveying and forming apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The curing mechanism (5) includes a tank (51) and a temperature control component (52) installed in the tank (51).

3. The konjac flour conveying and forming apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The temperature control component (52) includes a temperature sensor (521) and a heating plate (522) controlled by the temperature sensor (521).

4. The konjac flour conveying and forming apparatus according to claim 2, wherein A circulation assembly (53) is installed on the tank (51).

5. The konjac flour conveying and forming apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The circulation assembly (53) includes a circulation tube (531) and a peristaltic pump (532) connected to the circulation tube (531).

6. The konjac flour conveying and forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank (1) is equipped with a stirring motor (15) and the stirring motor (15) is connected to stirring blades (16).

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