A multifunctional modular tofu production mold

Abstract

This utility model discloses a multifunctional modular tofu production mold. A lower mold box contains a forming cavity, into which an upper mold frame can be inserted. The forming cavity contains a plurality of lower mold forming grooves arranged in a specific pattern. The lower end face of the lower mold box contains a plurality of upper mold forming grooves corresponding one-to-one with the lower mold forming grooves. The corresponding lower mold forming grooves cooperate with the upper mold forming grooves to form forming cavity slots. Each forming cavity slot contains a set of forming mold cores. This hollow tofu forming mold, through its unique structural design, achieves stable production of hollow tofu. Furthermore, the mold's forming cavity contains multiple forming cavity structures, enabling the simultaneous production of multiple hollow tofu products. Compared to traditional single-cavity molds or manual production methods, this significantly improves production efficiency and meets the needs of mass production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food production technology and relates to a multifunctional modular tofu production mold. Background Technology

[0002] In the food processing industry, tofu, as a traditional delicacy, is deeply loved by consumers. With the diversification of market demand, innovation in tofu products is becoming increasingly urgent. Traditional tofu is mostly solid, which limits its texture and ways of consumption. Hollow tofu, with its unique ability to absorb juices and its versatility in preparation, is gradually gaining attention. However, there is currently a lack of specialized molding molds for producing hollow tofu, and existing technologies have many problems.

[0003] Some producers attempt to manually make hollow tofu using simple tools, which is not only inefficient and difficult to mass-produce, but also results in inconsistent product quality due to the lack of a precise molding structure, making it difficult to guarantee the hollow shape and specifications of the tofu. Others use modified ordinary molds, placing supports inside solid molds to create hollow tofu. However, this method easily causes the tofu to break during demolding, and the gap between the supports and the inner wall of the mold is difficult to control precisely, severely affecting the tofu's molding effect and appearance. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A multifunctional modular tofu production mold includes: a lower mold box, an upper mold frame, and a forming mold core;

[0006] The lower mold box is provided with a forming cavity, and the upper mold frame can be installed into the forming cavity; and the forming cavity is provided with a plurality of lower mold forming grooves arranged in a row;

[0007] The lower end face of the lower mold box is provided with a plurality of upper mold forming grooves that correspond one by one with the lower mold forming groove;

[0008] Both the lower mold forming groove and the upper mold forming groove are semi-enclosed structures, and their opening directions are opposite to each other; the lower mold forming groove and the upper mold forming groove at corresponding positions cooperate to form a forming cavity.

[0009] Each molding cavity is equipped with a set of molding cores. The molding cores are columnar in shape, and detachable spacers are installed at both ends of the molding cores. The outer diameter of the spacers is larger than that of the molding cores, so that there is a clearance fit between the molding cores and the inner wall of the molding cavity.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the forming core can adopt one of the columnar external shapes, including but not limited to circles, squares, hexagons, ellipses, and triangles.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this invention, the spacer sleeve and the molding cavity groove are tightly fitted together.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the side end of the lower mold box is provided with a mounting groove for positioning the upper mold frame; while the side end of the upper mold frame is provided with a positioning pin corresponding to the mounting groove.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This hollow tofu forming mold, through its unique structural design, achieves stable production of hollow tofu. Furthermore, the mold's forming cavity contains multiple forming chambers, enabling the simultaneous production of multiple hollow tofu products. Compared to traditional single-cavity molds or manual production methods, this significantly improves production efficiency and meets the needs of mass production. In addition, the mold adopts a modular structure, with simple overall components that are easy to assemble and disassemble. The operation process is clear and easy to understand, requiring no complex debugging or professional skills. This facilitates daily cleaning and maintenance, reduces labor costs and lowers the production threshold, thus possessing good market prospects. Attached Figure Description

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

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lower mold box in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the forming cavity groove in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the product molding of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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 this utility model.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] In the embodiments of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] This utility model provides a reference. Figures 1-2 In this embodiment of the utility model, a multifunctional modular tofu production mold includes: a lower mold box 3, an upper mold frame 1, and a forming mold core 2.

[0024] The lower mold box 3 is provided with a forming mold cavity 31, and the upper mold frame 1 can be installed into the forming mold cavity 31; and the forming mold cavity 31 is provided with a plurality of lower mold forming grooves 32 arranged in a row;

[0025] The lower end face of the lower mold box 3 is provided with a plurality of upper mold forming grooves 11 that correspond one by one with the lower mold forming groove 32;

[0026] Both the lower mold forming groove 32 and the upper mold forming groove 11 are semi-enclosed structures, and their opening directions are opposite to each other. When the upper mold frame 1 is installed into the forming mold cavity 31, the lower mold forming groove 32 and the upper mold forming groove 11 at the corresponding positions cooperate to form the forming cavity groove 4 for tofu forming.

[0027] Each forming cavity 4 is provided with a set of forming cores 2. The forming cores 2 have a columnar structure, and detachable spacers 21 are installed at both ends of the forming cores 2. The outer diameter of the spacers 21 is larger than that of the forming cores 2. When the forming cores 2 are placed in the forming cavity 4, the spacers 21 will support the forming cores 2, so that there is a clearance fit between the forming cores 2 and the inner wall of the forming cavity 4, leaving enough space for the tofu to be formed.

[0028] Hollow tofu forming process: First, lay a tofu cloth in the forming cavity 31 of the lower mold box 3, leaving sufficient length around it; then place the forming mold core 2 into the corresponding lower mold forming groove 32; then pour in soy milk, wrap it with the cloth, and finally insert the upper mold frame 1 into the lower mold box 3 and press it tightly; the shape of the tofu after standing and forming is as follows. Figure 5 As shown, tofu product A is formed by covering the molding core 2; then the molding core 2 and the tofu are removed together, and the spacer 21 is removed to separate the molding core 2 from the tofu, thereby obtaining a hollow tofu product.

[0029] Furthermore, in daily processing, the molding core 2 can be omitted to achieve the production of regular solid tofu and meet different processing needs.

[0030] Furthermore, the molding core 2 can adopt one of the columnar shapes, including but not limited to circular, square, hexagonal, elliptical, and triangular shapes, to meet different processing and molding requirements.

[0031] Furthermore, the spacer 21 and the forming cavity 4 are closely fitted together, so that the forming cavity 4 forms a relatively closed forming space; ensuring that the tofu solidifies evenly in the forming cavity, avoiding shape defects or uneven wall thickness caused by leakage, and improving the integrity and appearance quality of the finished product.

[0032] Furthermore, the lower mold box 3 is provided with a mounting groove 33 on its side for positioning the upper mold frame 1; while the upper mold frame 1 is provided with a positioning pin 12 corresponding to the mounting groove 33 on its side; ensuring that the upper mold frame 1 and the lower mold box 3 are accurately aligned during the mold closing process.

[0033] It should also be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only 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 terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are 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 said element.

[0034] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. 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 this application. Therefore, this application 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 multifunctional modular tofu production mold, characterized in that, include: Lower mold box, upper mold frame, and forming mold core; The lower mold box is provided with a forming cavity, and the upper mold frame can be installed into the forming cavity; The molding cavity is provided with a plurality of lower mold forming grooves arranged in a row; The lower end face of the lower mold box is provided with a plurality of upper mold forming grooves that correspond one by one with the lower mold forming groove; Both the lower mold forming groove and the upper mold forming groove are semi-enclosed structures, and their opening directions are opposite to each other; the lower mold forming groove and the upper mold forming groove at corresponding positions cooperate to form a forming cavity. Each molding cavity is equipped with a set of molding cores. The molding cores are columnar in shape, and detachable spacers are installed at both ends of the molding cores. The outer diameter of the spacers is larger than that of the molding cores, so that there is a clearance fit between the molding cores and the inner wall of the molding cavity.

2. The multifunctional modular tofu production mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The molding core can be one of the following shapes, including but not limited to circular, square, hexagonal, elliptical, and triangular columnar structures.

3. The multifunctional modular tofu production mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spacer sleeve fits tightly with the forming cavity groove.

4. The multifunctional modular tofu production mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower mold box has a mounting groove on its side for positioning the upper mold frame; while the upper mold frame has a corresponding positioning pin on its side.

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