Efficient forming device for wafer crust mochi dessert
The automatic shaping system driven by the shaping mechanism and photoelectric sensors solves the problem of moisture deformation in Daifuku, realizing a highly efficient and automated molding process, and improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FUJIAN BEIJI FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
The food blanks cut in the Daifuku production line deformed severely under the influence of humidity, requiring manual reshaping before freezing and storage, which affected production efficiency and made demolding difficult.
The automatic shaping system, which combines a shaping mechanism and photoelectric sensors, uses a pneumatic device to drive the shaping head to work synchronously with the conveyor belt. Combined with a hopper and a closing mechanism, it achieves automatic powder dispensing and shaping, ensuring the automated molding of Daifuku.
This enabled continuous, mass production of Daifuku, reduced labor costs, improved production efficiency and product quality consistency, and avoided difficulties in manual shaping and demolding.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model discloses a high-efficiency forming device for thin-skin daifuku dessert, belonging to the field of food production equipment technology. Background Technology
[0002] As a traditional Japanese confectionery, daifuku is widely loved by consumers for its unique texture and flavor. With the advancement of food technology, modern techniques have been introduced into daifuku production to improve efficiency and ensure product consistency. The use of mechanized production lines makes daifuku production more efficient while maintaining its traditional taste and appearance. Daifuku production lines generally use fully automatic filling and forming machines to process the daifuku dough and filling. When the filling machine is working, the dough rectifier and filling rectifier respectively transport the dough and filling to the dough-filling overlapping die head. Under the action of the dough-filling overlapping die head, the dough completes the wrapping of the filling and forms a food blank. When the food blank passes through the cutter head, the upper lifting device rises, and the cylindrical food blank is cut by the cutter head and falls onto the conveyor belt, thus producing a food with filling wrapped in dough.
[0003] Currently, the daifuku produced on the production line, after being cut and falling onto the conveyor belt, is prone to deformation under gravity due to its high moisture content. Therefore, before being frozen and stored, it often requires manual shaping and molding using molds. This not only affects the production efficiency of daifuku, but also makes it difficult to demold after shaping due to the high stickiness of the daifuku material.
[0004] Therefore, a new solution is needed to address this problem. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a highly efficient forming device for thin-crust daifuku desserts to solve the above-mentioned problems, which has the effect of efficient forming.
[0006] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objectives through the following technical solution: It includes a frame and a conveyor belt mounted on the frame. A shaping mechanism is provided in the middle of the frame. The shaping mechanism includes a support frame, a connecting frame, and a shaping head. The support frame is vertically mounted at the rear end of the frame, and a vertical groove is provided at the front end of the support frame. The connecting frame is located at the front side of the support frame, and a sliding rod is provided at the rear end of the connecting frame. The connecting frame is connected to the support frame through the groove and the sliding rod. The support frame is equipped with a first pneumatic device for driving the connecting frame to rise and fall. The shaping head is located on the lower side of the front end of the connecting frame, and the center of the shaping head is on the same axis as the center of the conveyor belt. A hemispherical groove is provided at the lower end of the shaping head. A photoelectric sensor is provided at the front end of the support frame corresponding to the upper side of the conveyor belt. The frame is equipped with a control module, and the photoelectric sensor and the first pneumatic device are both connected to the control module.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, when the first pneumatic device drives the connecting frame to move up and down in the slide groove via the slide rod, it can drive the shaping head to move forward in tandem. When the conveyor belt transports the daifuku to the underside of the shaping head, the shaping head descends and shapes the daifuku through the hemispherical groove at its lower end. After shaping is completed, the shaping head rises, and the daifuku can continue to be transported under the drive of the conveyor belt, effectively improving the daifuku forming efficiency. Through the setting of photoelectric sensors and control modules, the photoelectric sensors can detect whether there are daifuku being transported to the underside of the shaping head on the conveyor belt, and then transmit the signal to the control module. The control module controls the first pneumatic device to start, driving the shaping head to shape the daifuku, enabling the device to carry out continuous and batch production, significantly reducing the dependence on skilled workers and labor costs.
[0008] Preferably, a hopper is provided on the upper side of the front end of the connecting frame corresponding to the position of the shaping head. The shaping head and the connecting frame are respectively provided with a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole connecting the hemispherical groove and the lower end of the hopper. A closing mechanism is provided at the lower end of the connecting frame to close the lower end of the hopper.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the hopper is set to hold powder such as flour, and the hopper is connected to the hemispherical groove of the shaping head through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole. Then, through the setting of the closing mechanism, the powder can fall into the hemispherical groove by opening the closing mechanism when the shaping head descends, thereby sprinkling it on the surface of the daifuku during shaping, effectively preventing the daifuku from sticking to the shaping head, so that the daifuku can be naturally demolded after shaping.
[0010] Preferably, the closing mechanism includes a baffle and a second pneumatic device. A connecting groove is provided on the lower side of the front end of the connecting frame along the length of the connecting frame. The connecting groove is connected to the second communicating hole. The baffle is movable back and forth and is disposed in the connecting groove. The second pneumatic device is disposed on the lower side of the rear end of the connecting frame and is connected to the baffle.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the second pneumatic device can drive the baffle to move back and forth in the connecting groove. When the baffle moves forward, it can close the lower end of the hopper, prevent the powder from falling, and reduce the loss of powder. When the baffle moves backward, it can restore the connection between the hopper and the hemispherical groove, so that the powder can fall normally.
[0012] Preferably, the shaping head is provided with a screen at the upper end of the hemispherical groove.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the screen can effectively filter large particles or lumps in the powder, prevent blockage of the connecting holes, ensure that the powder flows smoothly and evenly into the groove, and make the powder sprinkled on the surface of the daifuku more delicate, thus improving product quality.
[0014] Preferably, the upper end of the hopper is provided with a detachable hopper cover.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the hopper cover allows for convenient addition of powder to the hopper and also facilitates cleaning of the hopper's interior.
[0016] Preferably, the frame is equipped with a drive motor for moving the conveyor belt, and the drive motor is connected to the control module.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the drive motor is connected to the control module, and the drive motor is controlled by the control module, so that the start and stop of the conveyor belt can be precisely coordinated and synchronized with the entire forming cycle, ensuring a smooth and orderly production process.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0019] Firstly, through the linkage between the photoelectric sensor and the control module, the precise synchronization of the conveyor belt and the shaping mechanism is achieved. When the conveyor belt transports the daifuku to the area directly below the shaping head, the photoelectric sensor triggers the control module, which drives the first pneumatic device to lower the shaping head. Under the action of the hemispherical groove at the lower end of the shaping head, automatic shaping can be completed.
[0020] Secondly, the closing mechanism is linked with the lifting action of the shaping head through a baffle and a second pneumatic device. When the shaping head descends, the hopper automatically opens to discharge material, and when it rises, it closes, realizing full automation of powdering and shaping, reducing manual intervention.
[0021] Third, the design of the center of the shaping head and the center of the conveyor belt is coaxial, which ensures that the shaping position is consistent each time, avoids the positional deviation of manual operation, and ensures uniform product specifications;
[0022] Fourth, the sieve can filter the powder and prevent clumping. Combined with the precise control of the closing mechanism, it ensures that the amount of powder sprinkled on each daifuku is uniform, improving the taste and appearance quality. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a high-efficiency forming device for thin-crust daifuku dessert;
[0024] Figure 2 A front view of a high-efficiency forming device for thin-crust daifuku dessert;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an efficient forming device for thin-crust daifuku desserts.
[0026] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Frame; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Support frame; 4. Connecting frame; 5. Shaping head; 6. Slide groove; 7. Hemispherical groove; 8. Photoelectric sensor; 9. Hopper; 10. First connecting hole; 11. Second connecting hole; 12. Baffle; 13. Second pneumatic device; 14. Connecting groove; 15. Screen; 16. Hopper cover. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0028] A highly efficient forming device for thin-crust daifuku desserts, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the system includes a frame 1 and a conveyor belt 2 mounted on the frame 1. A shaping mechanism is located in the middle of the frame 1. The shaping mechanism includes a support frame 3, a connecting frame 4, and a shaping head 5. The support frame 3 is vertically positioned at the rear end of the frame 1, and a vertical groove 6 is provided at the front end of the support frame 3. The connecting frame 4 is located at the front of the support frame 3, and a sliding rod is provided at the rear end of the connecting frame 4. The connecting frame 4 is connected to the support frame 3 through the groove 6 and the sliding rod. The support frame 3 is equipped with a first pneumatic device for driving the connecting frame 4 to move up and down. The shaping head 5 is located on the lower side of the front end of the connecting frame 4, and the center of the shaping head 5 is on the same axis as the center of the conveyor belt 2. A hemispherical groove 7 is provided at the lower end of the shaping head 5. When the first pneumatic device drives the connecting frame 4 to move up and down in the groove 6 via the sliding rod, it can drive the shaping head 5 to move forward in the same direction. When the conveyor belt 2 transports the large-diameter material... When the daifuku is fed to the lower side of the shaping head 5, the shaping head 5 descends and shapes the daifuku through the hemispherical groove 7 at the lower end. After shaping, the shaping head 5 rises, and the daifuku can continue to be transported under the drive of the conveyor belt 2, which effectively improves the daifuku forming efficiency. A photoelectric sensor 8 is set at the front end of the support frame 3 corresponding to the upper side of the conveyor belt 2. The frame 1 is equipped with a control module. The photoelectric sensor 8 and the first pneumatic device are both connected to the control module. Through the setting of the photoelectric sensor 8 and the control module, the photoelectric sensor 8 can detect whether there are daifuku being transported to the lower side of the shaping head 5 on the conveyor belt 2, and then transmit the signal to the control module. The control module controls the first pneumatic device to start, driving the shaping head 5 to shape the daifuku, enabling the device to carry out continuous and batch production, significantly reducing the dependence on skilled workers and labor costs.
[0029] A hopper 9 is provided on the upper side of the front end of the connecting frame 4, corresponding to the position of the shaping head 5. The shaping head 5 and the connecting frame 4 are respectively provided with a first connecting hole 10 and a second connecting hole 11 at the lower end of the hopper 9, connecting the hemispherical groove 7 and the hopper 9. A closing mechanism is provided at the lower end of the connecting frame 4 to seal the lower end of the hopper 9. The hopper 9 is used to hold powders such as flour, and is connected to the hemispherical groove 7 of the shaping head 5 through the first connecting hole 10 and the second connecting hole 11. The closing mechanism allows the powder to fall into the hemispherical groove 7 when the shaping head 5 descends, thus sprinkling it onto the surface of the daifuku during shaping. This effectively prevents the daifuku from sticking to the shaping head 5, ensuring the daifuku is properly shaped. After shaping, it can be naturally demolded. The closing mechanism includes a baffle 12 and a second pneumatic device 13. A connecting groove 14 is provided on the lower side of the front end of the connecting frame 4 along the length direction of the connecting frame 4. The connecting groove 14 is connected to the second connecting hole 11. The baffle 12 can be moved back and forth and is disposed in the connecting groove 14. The second pneumatic device 13 is disposed on the lower side of the rear end of the connecting frame 4 and is connected to the baffle 12. The second pneumatic device 13 can drive the baffle 12 to move back and forth in the connecting groove 14. When the baffle 12 moves forward, it can close the lower end of the hopper 9 to prevent the powder from falling and reduce the loss of powder. When the baffle 12 moves backward, it can restore the connection between the hopper 9 and the hemispherical groove 7, so that the powder can fall normally.
[0030] The shaping head 5 is equipped with a screen 15 at the upper end of the hemispherical groove 7. The screen 15 can effectively filter large particles or lumps in the powder, prevent blockage of the connecting holes, and ensure that the powder flows smoothly and evenly into the hemispherical groove 7. It also makes the powder sprinkled on the surface of the daifuku more delicate and improves the product quality. The upper end of the hopper 9 is equipped with a detachable hopper cover 16. The hopper cover 16 allows for convenient addition of powder to the hopper 9 and also facilitates cleaning of the inside of the hopper 9. The frame 1 is equipped with a drive motor that drives the conveyor belt 2 to move. The drive motor is connected to the control module and is controlled by the control module, so that the start and stop of the conveyor belt 2 can be precisely coordinated and synchronized with the entire molding cycle, ensuring a smooth and orderly production process.
[0031] After the filling of the daifuku is processed and cut by the cutter head, it falls onto the conveyor belt 2 and is transported to the shaping mechanism. The photoelectric sensor 8 detects the material passing by and sends a signal to the control module. The control module controls the drive motor to stop, so that the daifuku stops under the shaping head 5. Then, the first pneumatic device is activated to drive the connecting frame 4 to descend, and at the same time, the second pneumatic device 13 is activated to move the baffle 12 backward, so that the powder in the hopper 9 can fall onto the surface of the daifuku. After the shaping head 5 descends, it can shape and mold the daifuku through the hemispherical groove 7. Then, the first pneumatic device drives the connecting frame 4 to rise, and at the same time, the second pneumatic device 13 drives the baffle 12 to move forward to restore the seal on the lower end of the hopper 9. The drive motor resumes operation, and the daifuku that has been shaped continues to move. This device achieves automatic shaping of daifuku.
[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0033] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency forming device for thin pancake mochi dessert, comprising a frame (1) and a conveying belt (2) arranged on the frame (1), characterized in that: A shaping mechanism is provided in the middle of the frame (1). The shaping mechanism includes a support frame (3), a connecting frame (4), and a shaping head (5). The support frame (3) is vertically arranged at the rear end of the frame (1). A vertical sliding groove (6) is provided at the front end of the support frame (3). The connecting frame (4) is arranged in front of the support frame (3). A sliding rod is provided at the rear end of the connecting frame (4). The connecting frame (4) is connected to the support frame (3) through the sliding groove (6) and the sliding rod. The support frame (3) is provided with... The first pneumatic device for driving the connecting frame (4) to lift and lower, the shaping head (5) is located on the lower side of the front end of the connecting frame (4), the center of the shaping head (5) and the center of the conveyor belt (2) are on the same axis, the lower end of the shaping head (5) is provided with a hemispherical groove (7), the front end of the support frame (3) is provided with a photoelectric sensor (8) corresponding to the upper side of the conveyor belt (2), the frame (1) is provided with a control module, and the photoelectric sensor (8) and the first pneumatic device are both connected to the control module.
2. The high-efficiency forming device for thin pancake mochi dessert products according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hopper (9) is provided on the upper side of the front end of the connecting frame (4) corresponding to the position of the shaping head (5). The shaping head (5) and the connecting frame (4) are respectively provided with a first connecting hole (10) and a second connecting hole (11) at the lower end of the hopper (9) and a connecting frame (4). A closing mechanism that can close the lower end of the hopper (9) is provided at the lower end of the connecting frame (4).
3. The high-efficiency forming device for thin pancake mochi dessert products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The closing mechanism includes a baffle (12) and a second pneumatic device (13). A connecting groove (14) is provided on the lower side of the front end of the connecting frame (4) along the length direction of the connecting frame (4). The connecting groove (14) is connected to the second connecting hole (11). The baffle (12) can be moved back and forth and is disposed in the connecting groove (14). The second pneumatic device (13) is disposed on the lower side of the rear end of the connecting frame (4) and is connected to the baffle (12).
4. The high-efficiency forming device for thin pancake mochi dessert products according to claim 2, characterized by: The shaping head (5) is provided with a screen (15) at the upper end of the hemispherical groove (7).
5. The high-efficiency forming device for thin pancake mochi dessert products according to claim 2, characterized by: The upper end of the hopper (9) is provided with a detachable hopper cover (16).
6. The high-efficiency forming device for thin pancake mochi dessert products according to claim 1, characterized by: The frame (1) is equipped with a drive motor that drives the conveyor belt (2) to move, and the drive motor is connected to the control module.