A pastry embossing mechanism
By designing a pastry embossing mechanism, and utilizing a linkage mechanism and belt drive system, the complexity of the pastry embossing process was solved, resulting in equipment simplification, cost reduction, and increased production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN POLYTECHNIC
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
The process of embossing pastries is complex and requires multiple sets of equipment, resulting in low production efficiency and high maintenance and upkeep costs.
Design a pastry embossing mechanism that uses a linkage mechanism consisting of an embossing wheel, an eccentric rod, a connecting rod, and a transmission rod to convert the continuous rotational motion of the main shaft into the regular up-and-down cutting motion of the blade. Combined with a belt drive system, the movement of the conveyor belt is realized, simplifying the equipment structure and ensuring the uniformity of the embossing process.
The simplified equipment structure reduces manufacturing costs and energy consumption, minimizes potential failure points and maintenance needs, and ensures the uniformity of embossed products and production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing, specifically to a pastry embossing mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] Pastry production is a complex and delicate process that requires multiple steps to produce soft and sweet pastry products. Traditional pastry production processes mainly include dough preparation, dough fermentation, dough shaping, and baking.
[0003] After the dough is shaped, it needs to be embossed. Embossing is an indispensable part of making Chinese pastries, especially cakes, mooncakes, shortbreads, and steamed buns, embodying a perfect combination of practicality and artistry. Embossing is usually done after the dough has fermented or relaxed, during the final shaping stage. It needs to be done when the dough is of medium consistency to ensure that the patterns are clear and beautiful.
[0004] Because there are many processing techniques for pastries, the embossing process requires pressing the shape first and then dividing it for embossing. The process is complicated and requires multiple sets of equipment, resulting in low production efficiency. In addition, the maintenance of multiple sets of equipment is difficult and costly. Utility Model Content
[0005] Based on this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a pastry embossing mechanism to solve the technical problems of complex pastry embossing process requiring multiple sets of equipment, resulting in low production efficiency, and high maintenance and upkeep costs associated with multiple sets of equipment.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pastry embossing mechanism, comprising an embossing wheel, a main shaft fixedly connected inside the embossing wheel, one end of the main shaft fixedly connected to the output end of a motor, and an eccentric rod fixedly connected to the other end of the main shaft, one end of the eccentric rod being slidably connected to a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod being rotatably connected to a positioning post, and the other end of the connecting rod being rotatably connected to a transmission rod, one end of the transmission rod being fixedly connected to a knife holder, both ends of the knife holder being slidably connected to two sets of knife holders, and blades being fixedly connected inside the knife holder, both sets of knife holders being fixedly connected to a frame, and two sets of supports being fixedly connected to the frame, and a positioning post being fixedly connected to the other end of the frame.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, an eccentric rod is connected to the other end of the embossing wheel. When the embossing wheel rotates, it drives the eccentric rod to rotate as well. One end of the eccentric rod is connected to the internal track of the connecting rod, while one end of the connecting rod is mounted on the positioning post, and the other end is connected to the transmission rod line. When one end of the eccentric rod moves in the internal track of the connecting rod, the connecting rod swings up and down under the restriction of the positioning post, driving the transmission rod to move, forming a set of transmission linkage mechanism. The other end of the transmission rod is connected to one end of the tool holder, and the tool holder is connected to the blade. When the transmission rod drives the tool holder to move up and down in the track inside the tool holder, the blade moves up and down accordingly. Every time the main shaft rotates once, it drives the blade to perform a cutting action once through the transmission linkage mechanism.
[0008] Furthermore, the main spindle motor connection end is driven by a first belt, the other end of the first belt is driven by a pulley, the outer wall of the pulley is also driven by a second belt, the other end of the second belt is also driven by a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft passes through the frame and is fixedly connected to a tension roller, and the outer wall of the tension roller is driven by a conveyor belt.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the motor output end is connected to the main shaft, and the motor drives the main shaft to rotate. The main shaft is externally connected to a first belt, which is also connected to a pulley. The pulley is mounted on the frame and is also connected to a second belt. The second belt is also connected to the rotating shaft on the tension roller. The rotation of the main shaft drives the first belt, which in turn drives the pulley to rotate. The pulley then drives the rotating shaft to rotate through the second belt, thereby realizing the rotation of the tension roller. The two sets of tension rollers are mounted on the frame, and a conveyor belt is connected between the tension rollers, thus realizing the movement of the conveyor belt.
[0010] A fixed bracket that covers the pulley is fixedly connected to one side of the frame, and a motor is fixedly connected to the other end of the fixed bracket. The motor output end passes through the fixed bracket, and the fixed bracket serves to install and fix the motor and cover and protect the pulley.
[0011] The upper arc surface of the bracket is movably connected to the main shaft, and the bracket serves to support the main shaft.
[0012] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:
[0013] Driven by a motor, the main shaft, first and second pulleys, and tension rollers work together to drive the embossing wheel for embossing while the conveyor belt is running. This simplifies the equipment structure, reduces manufacturing costs and energy consumption, and minimizes potential failure points and maintenance needs associated with multiple power sources. A linkage mechanism, consisting of an eccentric rod, connecting rod, and transmission rod extending from the main shaft, precisely converts the continuous rotational motion of the main shaft into the regular up-and-down cutting motion of the blades. Each rotation of the embossing wheel drives the blades to complete one cut via this linkage mechanism, ensuring that the embossed dough is cut into uniformly sized products by the blades when the conveyor belt reaches the designated position. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional mechanism of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the back of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the belt drive of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Embossing wheel; 2. Positioning pin; 201. Eccentric rod; 202. Connecting rod; 203. Transmission rod; 204. Tool holder; 205. Blade; 3. Frame; 301. Tool holder; 302. Support; 303. Fixing frame; 4. Motor; 401. Main shaft; 402. Pulley; 403. Rotating shaft; 404. First belt; 405. Second belt; 406. Tensioning roller; 407. Conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0020] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.
[0021] A pastry embossing mechanism, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, it includes an embossing wheel 1, a main shaft 401 fixedly connected inside the embossing wheel 1, one end of the main shaft 401 fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 4, and an eccentric rod 201 fixedly connected to the other end of the main shaft 401. One end of the eccentric rod 201 is slidably connected to the connecting rod 202 inside, one end of the connecting rod 202 is rotatably connected to the positioning column 2, and the other end of the connecting rod 202 is rotatably connected to the transmission rod 203.
[0022] One end of the embossing wheel 1 is connected to an eccentric rod 201. When the embossing wheel 1 rotates, it drives the eccentric rod to rotate as well. One end of the eccentric rod 201 is connected to the internal track of the connecting rod 202, and one end of the connecting rod 202 is mounted on the positioning post 2, while the other end is connected to the transmission rod 203. When one end of the eccentric rod 201 moves in the internal track of the connecting rod 202, the connecting rod 202 swings up and down under the restriction of the positioning post 2, which drives the transmission rod 203 to move, forming a set of transmission linkage mechanism.
[0023] Furthermore, a tool holder 204 is fixedly connected to one end of the transmission rod 203. The two ends of the tool holder 204 are slidably connected to the inside of two sets of tool holders 301. A blade 205 is fixedly connected inside the tool holder 204. Both sets of tool holders 301 are fixedly connected to the frame 3. Two sets of brackets 302 are also fixedly connected to the frame 3. A positioning column 2 is also fixedly connected to the other end of the frame 3.
[0024] The other end of the transmission rod 203 is connected to one end of the tool holder 204, and the tool holder 204 is connected to the blade 205. When the transmission rod 203 drives the tool holder 204 to move up and down on the track inside the tool holder 301, the blade 205 moves up and down accordingly. Every time the main shaft 401 rotates once, it will drive the blade 205 to perform a cutting action through the transmission linkage mechanism.
[0025] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The main shaft 401 is connected to the motor 4 via a first belt 404. The other end of the first belt 404 is connected to a pulley 402. The outer wall of the pulley 402 is also connected to a second belt 405. The other end of the second belt 405 is also connected to a rotating shaft 403.
[0026] The output end of motor 4 is connected to main shaft 401, and motor 4 drives main shaft 401 to rotate. Main shaft 401 is externally connected to first belt 404, first belt 404 is also connected to pulley 402, and pulley 402 is mounted on frame 3. Pulley 402 is also connected to second belt 405, second belt 405 is also connected to rotating shaft 403 on tension roller 406. The rotation of main shaft 401 drives first belt 404, which in turn drives pulley 402 to rotate. Pulley 402 then drives rotating shaft 403 to rotate through second belt 405, thereby realizing rotation of tension roller 406.
[0027] Furthermore, the rotating shaft 403 passes through the frame 3 and is fixedly connected to the tensioning roller 406, and the outer wall of the tensioning roller 406 is connected to the conveyor belt 407 for transmission.
[0028] Two sets of tension rollers 406 are mounted on the frame 3, and a conveyor belt 407 is connected between the tension rollers 406, thereby realizing the movement of the conveyor belt 407.
[0029] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, the power is turned on, so that the motor 4 is powered on and started. The extruded dough is placed on the conveyor belt 407. The output end of the motor 4 is connected to the main shaft 401. The motor 4 drives the main shaft 401 to rotate. The main shaft 401 is externally connected to the first belt 404. The first belt 404 is also connected to the pulley 402. The pulley 402 is mounted on the frame 3. The pulley 402 is also connected to the second belt 405. The second belt 405 is also connected to the rotating shaft 403 on the tension roller 406. The rotation of the main shaft 401 drives the first belt 404, which in turn drives the pulley 402 to rotate. The pulley 402 drives the rotating shaft 403 to rotate through the second belt 405, thereby realizing the rotation of the tension roller 406. The two sets of tension rollers 406 are mounted on the frame 3. The conveyor belt 407 is connected between the tension rollers 406, thereby realizing the movement of the conveyor belt 407.
[0030] As the dough moves along the conveyor belt 407, it is transported to the vicinity of the embossing wheel 1. The output end of the motor 4 is connected to the embossing wheel 1 through the main shaft 401, thereby driving the embossing wheel 1 to rotate. The dough comes into contact with the embossing wheel 1, and the pattern on the surface of the embossing wheel 1 contacts and bites the dough. The conveyor belt 407 continues to move the dough forward. The conveyor belt 407 and the embossing wheel 1 together apply extrusion force to the dough, turning the dough into a patterned pastry.
[0031] The other end of the embossing wheel 1 is connected to an eccentric rod 201. When the embossing wheel 1 rotates, it drives the eccentric rod to rotate as well. One end of the eccentric rod 201 is connected to the internal track of the connecting rod 202, and one end of the connecting rod 202 is mounted on the positioning post 2, while the other end is connected to the transmission rod 203. When one end of the eccentric rod 201 moves within the internal track of the connecting rod 202, the connecting rod 202 swings up and down under the restriction of the positioning post 2, driving the transmission rod 203 to move, forming a set of transmission linkage mechanism. The other end of the transmission rod 203 is connected to one end of the cutter holder 204, and the cutter holder 204 is connected to the blade 205. When the transmission rod 203 drives the cutter holder 204 to move up and down within the track of the cutter holder 301, the blade 205 moves up and down accordingly. Every time the main shaft 401 rotates once, it drives the blade 205 to perform a cutting action through the transmission linkage mechanism. When the dough is transported by the conveyor belt 407 through the cutter holder 301, it will be divided into uniform dough of equal size by the blade 205.
[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.
Claims
1. A pastry embossing mechanism, comprising an embossing wheel (1), characterized in that: The embossing wheel (1) is fixedly connected to a main shaft (401). One end of the main shaft (401) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (4), and the other end of the main shaft (401) is fixedly connected to an eccentric rod (201). One end of the eccentric rod (201) is slidably connected to the connecting rod (202). One end of the connecting rod (202) is rotatably connected to the positioning column (2), and the other end of the connecting rod (202) is rotatably connected to a transmission rod (203). One end of the transmission rod (203) is fixedly connected to a tool holder (204). Both ends of the tool holder (204) are slidably connected to two sets of tool holders (301), and the tool holder (204) is fixedly connected to a blade (205).
2. A pastry embossing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: Both sets of tool holders (301) are fixedly connected to the frame (3). Two sets of brackets (302) are also fixedly connected to the frame (3), and a positioning column (2) is fixedly connected to the other end of the frame (3).
3. The pastry embossing mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The main shaft (401) motor (4) connection end is connected to a first belt (404), the other end of the first belt (404) is connected to a pulley (402), and the outer wall of the pulley (402) is also connected to a second belt (405).
4. A pastry embossing mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: The other end of the second belt (405) is also connected to a rotating shaft (403), which passes through the frame (3) and is fixedly connected to the tension roller (406). The outer wall of the tension roller (406) is connected to a conveyor belt (407).
5. The pastry embossing mechanism of claim 2, wherein: The frame (3) is fixedly connected to a bracket (303) that covers the pulley (402) on one side. The other end of the bracket (303) is fixedly connected to a motor (4), and the bracket (303) is penetrated by the output end of the motor (4). The bracket (303) serves to install and fix the motor (4) and cover and protect the pulley (402).
6. The pastry embossing mechanism of claim 2, wherein: The upper arc surface of the bracket (302) is movably connected to the main shaft (401), and the bracket (302) serves to support the main shaft (401).