Novel extrusion puffing machine for spicy strips
By designing a snap-fit block and telescopic spring on the spicy strip extrusion puffing machine, the problem of the die head jamming due to thermal expansion and contraction was solved, enabling convenient disassembly and assembly of the die head, and improving production efficiency and equipment reliability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO ZHENGYA MACHINERY TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Traditional mold heads can become stuck at the threaded connection due to thermal expansion and contraction at high temperatures, making disassembly inconvenient and affecting the production efficiency of spicy strips.
The design employs a snap-fit block and telescopic spring. The snap-fit rod and snap-fit groove work together to facilitate the easy assembly and disassembly of the mold head. The telescopic spring provides elastic force to ensure the stability and accuracy of the installation.
It enables quick replacement and installation of mold heads, reduces labor intensity, improves production efficiency, reduces the risk of structural failure due to thermal expansion and contraction, and enhances the operational reliability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of spicy strip puffing devices, specifically a novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine. Background Technology
[0002] Spicy strips, also known as large gluten strips or vegetarian beef tendon, are a type of food made primarily from wheat or other grains and beans. They are a snack containing a large number of food additives, and there are no unified production standards. Most spicy strip manufacturers on the market produce according to local standards. The production process involves puffing and extruding the spicy strips. The puffing machine screw stirs, mixes, and shears the raw materials, combined with external heating, causing the spicy strips to melt under high temperature and pressure within the puffing machine. Then, rapid changes in temperature and pressure occur at the die head, causing the material to expand rapidly, forming a porous, loose structure, and finally being cut into shape.
[0003] When making spicy strips of different shapes, it is often necessary to change the mold head. Traditional mold heads are fixed by threaded connection. Since the mold head is in a high-temperature state when working, it is easily affected by thermal expansion and contraction. When disassembling the mold head after use, the threaded connection often gets stuck due to thermal expansion and contraction, making disassembly inconvenient.
[0004] To address these issues, we designed a new type of spicy strip extrusion puffing machine. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine. The novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine includes an extrusion frame and a barrel fixedly installed on the top of the extrusion frame. A fixing ring is sleeved on one side of the barrel, and a die head is sleeved on one side of the fixing ring. A connecting block is fixedly connected to one end of the die head, and a snap-fit block is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting block. An installation block is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing ring. A first installation groove is opened inside the installation block, and the snap-fit block is inserted into the first installation groove. A snap-fit rod is movably connected inside the installation block, and a snap-fit groove is opened on one side of the snap-fit block. The snap-fit rod snaps into the snap-fit block through the snap-fit groove.
[0007] Furthermore, the mounting block has a second mounting groove inside, and a telescopic spring is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the second mounting groove. The other end of the telescopic spring is fixedly connected to the snap-fit rod, and the second mounting groove is connected to the first mounting groove.
[0008] Furthermore, a sliding groove is provided on the top of the mounting block, and a pull rod is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the snap-fit rod, with the pull rod slidably inserted into the inside of the sliding groove.
[0009] Furthermore, the snap-fit block has a chamfer on the side near the mounting block.
[0010] Furthermore, the end of the latching rod away from the telescopic spring has a rounded corner.
[0011] Furthermore, a feeding hopper is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the barrel.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] When changing the mold head, hold the pull rod and move the locking rod towards the inner wall of the second mounting groove. At the same time, the telescopic spring is compressed, which allows the mold head to detach from the barrel and the fixing ring. When replacing the mold head, install one end of the mold head onto the outside of the fixing ring, and then align the locking block with the first mounting groove. After the locking block is inserted into the first mounting groove, the chamfer on one side of the locking block gradually presses against the locking rod, causing the locking rod to retract into the interior of the second mounting groove. When the locking groove is aligned with the second mounting groove, the end of the locking rod with rounded corners moves from the interior of the second mounting groove to the interior of the locking groove, locking the locking block in place. This allows for convenient and quick replacement and installation of the mold head. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall external structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the mold head and barrel of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the mounting block of this utility model in cross-section;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the snap-fit rod and snap-fit groove of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Extruder frame; 2. Feed hopper; 3. Machine barrel; 4. Mold head; 5. Fixing ring; 6. Mounting block; 7. Slide groove; 8. Connecting block; 9. Snap-fit block; 10. First mounting groove; 11. Second mounting groove; 12. Telescopic spring; 13. Snap-fit rod; 14. Snap-fit groove; 15. Pull rod. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0020] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine, including an puffing frame 1 and a barrel 3 fixedly installed on the top of the puffing frame 1. A fixing ring 5 is sleeved on one side of the barrel 3, and a mold head 4 is sleeved on one side of the fixing ring 5. A connecting block 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the mold head 4, and a snap-fit block 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting block 8. An installation block 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing ring 5. A first installation groove 10 is opened inside the installation block 6, and the snap-fit block 9 is inserted into the first installation groove 10. A snap-fit rod 13 is movably connected inside the installation block 6. A snap-fit groove 14 is opened on one side of the snap-fit block 9, and the snap-fit rod 13 snaps into the snap-fit block 9 through the snap-fit groove 14.
[0021] In practical implementation, when making spicy strips of different shapes, the spicy strips are extruded through the screw extrusion mechanism inside the barrel 3, from one end of the barrel 3 to the other end near the mold head 4. The extruded spicy strips are processed by the mold head 4. When changing the mold head 4, the operator can hold the pull rod 15 to move the locking rod 13 towards the inner wall of the second mounting groove 11. At the same time, the telescopic spring 12 is compressed. At this time, the mold head 4 can be held to disengage from one side of the barrel 3 and the fixing ring 5, and a new mold head 4 can be replaced. 4. During installation, one end of the mold head 4 is fitted onto the outside of the fixing ring 5. Then, the snap-fit block 9 is aligned with the first mounting groove 10. After the snap-fit block 9 is inserted into the first mounting groove 10, the chamfer on one side of the snap-fit block 9 gradually presses against the snap-fit rod 13, causing the snap-fit rod 13 to retract into the interior of the second mounting groove 11. When the snap-fit groove 14 is aligned with the second mounting groove 11, the end of the snap-fit rod 13 with rounded corners moves from the interior of the second mounting groove 11 to the interior of the snap-fit groove 14, snapping the snap-fit block 9 into place. This fixes the mold head 4 on one side of the barrel 3, making it easier to manufacture spicy strips of different shapes.
[0022] See Figure 1-4The mounting block 6 has a second mounting groove 11 inside. A telescopic spring 12 is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the second mounting groove 11. The other end of the telescopic spring 12 is fixedly connected to the snap-fit rod 13. The second mounting groove 11 is connected to the first mounting groove 10. The top of the mounting block 6 has a sliding groove 7. A pull rod 15 is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the snap-fit rod 13. The pull rod 15 is slidably inserted into the inside of the sliding groove 7. The second mounting slot 11 provides precise installation and movement space for the telescopic spring 12 and the locking rod 13, ensuring stable telescopic movement in their coordinated action. The telescopic spring 12, through continuous elastic force, engages the locking rod 13 with the locking slot 14, preventing the mold head from loosening due to vibration or other factors during production, thus improving the installation's firmness. The connection between the second mounting slot 11 and the first mounting slot 10 provides precise guidance for the telescopic movement of the locking rod 13, ensuring its precise fit with the locking block 9. The sliding groove 7 limits the pull rod 15, ensuring stability and safety when the pull rod 15 drives the locking rod 13. The pull rod 15 also provides a convenient force application point for the operator, enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the mold head without tools, optimizing the operation process, reducing labor intensity, and adapting to temperature changes during production, reducing the risk of structural failure due to thermal expansion and contraction, thus improving the overall reliability and production efficiency of the equipment.
[0023] See Figure 1-4 The snap-fit block 9 has a chamfer on the side near the mounting block 6, and the snap-fit rod 13 has a rounded corner on the end away from the telescopic spring 12.
[0024] In specific implementation, based on the above implementation, when the snap-fit block 9 is inserted into the first mounting groove 10, the end of the snap-fit block 9 with a chamfer first contacts the snap-fit rod 13, and the end of the snap-fit rod 13 that contacts the snap-fit block 9 is provided with a rounded corner, so that the snap-fit rod 13 is resisted and then retracts into the second mounting groove 11.
[0025] See Figure 1-4 A feeding hopper 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the barrel 3. The operator can feed materials through the feeding hopper 2. The feeding hopper 2 is equipped with a stirring mechanism, which can stir the raw materials. The stirring mechanism is existing technology, so it will not be described in detail here.
[0026] Working principle: During use, when making spicy strips of different shapes, the spicy strips are extruded through the screw extrusion mechanism inside the barrel 3, from one end of the barrel 3 to the other end near the mold head 4. The extruded spicy strips are processed by the mold head 4. When changing the mold head 4, the operator can hold the pull rod 15 to move the locking rod 13 towards the inner wall of the second mounting groove 11. At the same time, the telescopic spring 12 is compressed. At this time, the mold head 4 can be held to disengage from one side of the barrel 3 and the fixing ring 5, and a new mold head 4 can be replaced. 4. During installation, one end of the mold head 4 is fitted onto the outside of the fixing ring 5. Then, the snap-fit block 9 is aligned with the first mounting groove 10. After the snap-fit block 9 is inserted into the first mounting groove 10, the chamfer on one side of the snap-fit block 9 gradually presses against the snap-fit rod 13, causing the snap-fit rod 13 to retract into the interior of the second mounting groove 11. When the snap-fit groove 14 is aligned with the second mounting groove 11, the end of the snap-fit rod 13 with rounded corners moves from the interior of the second mounting groove 11 to the interior of the snap-fit groove 14, snapping the snap-fit block 9 into place. This fixes the mold head 4 on one side of the barrel 3, making it easier to manufacture spicy strips of different shapes.
Claims
1. A novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine, comprising an puffing frame (1) and a cylinder (3) fixedly installed on the top of the puffing frame (1), characterized in that, A fixing ring (5) is sleeved on one side of the barrel (3), and a mold head (4) is sleeved on one side of the fixing ring (5). A connecting block (8) is fixedly connected to one end of the mold head (4), and a snap-fit block (9) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting block (8). An installation block (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing ring (5). A first installation groove (10) is opened inside the installation block (6), and the snap-fit block (9) is inserted into the first installation groove (10). A snap-fit rod (13) is movably connected inside the installation block (6), and a snap-fit groove (14) is opened on one side of the snap-fit block (9). The snap-fit rod (13) is snapped into the snap-fit block (9) through the snap-fit groove (14).
2. The novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting block (6) has a second mounting groove (11) inside. A telescopic spring (12) is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of the second mounting groove (11). The other end of the telescopic spring (12) is fixedly connected to the snap-fit rod (13). The second mounting groove (11) is connected to the first mounting groove (10).
3. The novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the mounting block (6) is provided with a sliding groove (7), and a pull rod (15) is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the snap-fit rod (13). The pull rod (15) is slidably inserted into the inside of the sliding groove (7).
4. The novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The snap-fit block (9) has a chamfer on the side near the mounting block (6).
5. The novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The end of the snap-fit rod (13) away from the telescopic spring (12) has a rounded corner.
6. The novel spicy strip extrusion puffing machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A feeding hopper (2) is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the barrel (3).