An automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production
By designing an automatic fermentation and temperature control system, the problem of uneven temperature and humidity during bread fermentation was solved, realizing intelligent temperature and humidity regulation of the dough and improving fermentation quality and consistency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG YIPAI FOOD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
During bread fermentation, uneven surface temperature and humidity of the dough lead to a decline in fermentation quality, and it is difficult to achieve different temperature and humidity control for doughs of different sizes.
An automatic fermentation and temperature control system was designed, which includes components such as a fermentation tank, display controller, placement rod, movable plate, regulating motor, humidifier, temperature sensor and heating element. The movable plate drives the fermentation dish to rotate, and the humidifier and heating element regulate the humidity and temperature to achieve intelligent control.
It achieves uniform regulation of dough surface temperature and humidity, improves fermentation quality and intelligence, and ensures consistent fermentation results for doughs of different sizes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bread technology, specifically to an automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production. Background Technology
[0002] Bread is a food made by grinding grains (usually wheat) into flour and heating it. Wheat flour is the main ingredient, with yeast, eggs, oil, sugar, salt and other ingredients as auxiliary ingredients. Water is added to form dough, which is then processed into a baked food through processes such as dividing, shaping, proofing, baking and cooling. Therefore, an automatic fermentation and temperature control system is needed for bread production.
[0003] When operators ferment bread, they often place the dough inside a fermentation box for static fermentation. However, the different temperatures and humidity levels on the surface can reduce the quality of fermentation. Furthermore, since the dough varies in size and requires different temperatures and humidity levels, the inability to intelligently adjust these can affect the fermentation process. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art where operators often place the dough to be fermented inside a fermentation box for static fermentation. Due to the different temperatures and humidity on the surface, the quality of fermentation may be reduced. Furthermore, since the doughs are of different sizes, the required fermentation temperatures and humidity are different, and since they cannot be intelligently adjusted, the fermentation process may be affected.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production, comprising a fermentation box, a display controller fixedly installed on one side of the fermentation box, storage rods fixedly installed on both sides of the interior of the fermentation box, slots opened inside the storage rods, and locking blocks movably installed inside the slots, a movable plate fixedly installed on the top of the locking blocks, a fermentation dish rotatably installed on the top of the movable plate, an adjusting motor fixedly installed on the bottom of the movable plate, the output end of the adjusting motor passing through the movable plate and fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation dish, a humidifier fixedly installed at the bottom of the interior of the fermentation box, and strip grooves equally spaced on both sides of the interior of the movable plate, and a push-pull groove opened inside the movable plate.
[0006] Preferably, a fixing plate is fixedly installed inside the fermentation box, a circular groove is opened inside the fixing plate, a heating tube is fixedly installed inside the circular groove, a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor are fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing plate, and a circular tube is fixedly installed between the fermentation box and the fixing plate.
[0007] Preferably, a rotating shaft is rotatably installed at the top of the interior of the fermentation tank, and a fan blade is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rotating shaft.
[0008] Preferably, a rotary motor is fixedly installed on the top of the fermentation tank, and the output end of the rotary motor passes through the fermentation tank and is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft.
[0009] Preferably, one end of the fermentation box is hinged to a door, and one end of the door is fixedly fitted with a handle.
[0010] Preferably, the interior of the door is provided with a mounting groove, and an observation glass is fixedly installed inside the mounting groove.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] This automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production operates as follows: The operator places the dough inside the fermentation dish and slides the movable plate. The movable plate then causes the fermentation dish to slide, which in turn causes the locking block to slide until it is positioned inside the slot and the bottom of the movable plate is positioned above the placement rod. The dough is then placed inside the fermentation chamber. Simultaneously, the regulating motor is activated, causing the fermentation dish to rotate. This rotation of the fermentation dough ensures that the surface of the dough receives heat from the heating element and humidity from the humidifier evenly, thus improving the quality of fermentation.
[0013] This automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production allows operators to activate a humidifier during daily use. When the humidity sensor detects insufficient humidity inside the fermentation chamber, the operator can activate the humidifier, which humidifies the interior of the chamber. The moisture then moves upwards through a grooved channel onto the moving plate, humidifying the dough. When the temperature sensor detects insufficient temperature inside the fermentation chamber, the heating element is activated. The heating element generates heat, which in turn activates a rotary motor. This motor rotates a shaft, which in turn drives a fan blade, blowing the heat generated by the heating element onto the surface of the fermenting dough, thus heating it and regulating the temperature. This automatic humidification and heating system enhances the system's intelligence. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of one end of the fermentation box of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation chamber; 2. Display controller; 3. Storage rod; 4. Slot; 5. Locking block; 6. Movable plate; 7. Fermentation dish; 8. Adjustment motor; 9. Humidifier; 10. Strip groove; 11. Push-pull groove; 12. Fixing plate; 13. Circular groove; 14. Heating element; 15. Temperature sensor; 16. Humidity sensor; 17. Circular tube; 18. Rotating shaft; 19. Fan blade; 20. Rotary motor; 21. Chamber door; 22. Handle; 23. Mounting slot; 24. Observation glass. 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 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production, including a fermentation box 1. A display controller 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the fermentation box 1. The fermentation box 1 provides space for dough fermentation. The display controller 2 is equipped with a PLC controller to improve the level of intelligence. Storage rods 3 are fixedly installed on both sides of the interior of the fermentation box 1. Each storage rod 3 has a slot 4 inside, and a locking block 5 is movably installed inside each slot 4. The inner surface of the slot 4 and the outer surface of the locking block 5 are rough to ensure a tighter connection. A movable plate 6 is fixedly installed on the top of the locking block 5. A fermentation dish 7 is rotatably installed on the top of the movable plate 6. When the movable plate 6 slides, it causes the locking block 5 to slide, and simultaneously causes the fermentation dish 7 to slide. An adjusting motor 8 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the movable plate 6. The output end of the adjusting motor 8 passes through the movable plate 6 and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation dish 7. When the motor 8 is running, it causes the fermentation dish 7 to rotate, which in turn causes the dough inside to rotate. A humidifier 9 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fermentation box 1. The movable plate 6 has equally spaced slots 10 on both sides inside, and a push-pull groove 11 inside the movable plate 6. The humidifier 9 regulates the humidity inside the fermentation box 1. The moisture can reach the top of the movable plate 6 and the surface of the dough through the slots 10. A fixed plate 12 is fixedly installed inside the fermentation box 1. A circular groove 13 is opened inside the fixed plate 12. A heating element 14 is fixedly installed inside the circular groove 13. A temperature sensor 15 and a humidity sensor 16 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed plate 12. A circular tube 17 is fixedly installed between the fermentation box 1 and the fixed plate 12. The temperature sensor 15 can monitor the temperature, and the humidity sensor 16 can monitor the humidity. The circular tube 17 can guide the airflow vertically downward.
[0021] A rotating shaft 18 is rotatably installed at the top of the fermentation box 1, and a fan blade 19 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rotating shaft 18. When the rotating shaft 18 rotates, it will drive the fan blade 19 to rotate, thus performing air blowing. A rotary motor 20 is fixedly installed at the top of the fermentation box 1, and the output end of the rotary motor 20 passes through the fermentation box 1 and is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 18. When the rotary motor 20 is running, it will cause the rotating shaft 18 to rotate, thereby improving the adjustment efficiency of the fan blade 19. A box door 21 is hinged to one end of the fermentation box 1, and a handle 22 is fixedly installed at one end of the box door 21. The operator can slide the box door 21 through the handle 22 to open or close the fermentation box 1. An installation groove 23 is opened inside the box door 21, and an observation glass 24 is fixedly installed inside the installation groove 23. The fermentation status of the dough inside the fermentation box 1 can be observed through the observation glass 24, and the temperature and humidity can be adjusted in real time.
[0022] Working principle: First, the operator connects the display controller 2, regulating motor 8, humidifier 9, temperature sensor 15, humidity sensor 16, and rotary motor 20 via wires. Then, the dough to be fermented is placed inside the fermentation dish 7. Next, the movable plate 6 is slid, causing the fermentation dish 7 to slide. The movable plate 6 then causes the locking block 5 to slide until it is positioned inside the locking slot 4 and the bottom of the movable plate 6 is positioned above the placement rod 3. At this point, the dough is placed inside the fermentation box 1. The box door 21 is then slid closed by the handle 22, and the regulating motor 8 is started. The operation of the regulating motor 8 will cause the dough to ferment... The fermentation dish 7 rotates, causing the fermented dough inside to rotate as well. Next, the humidifier 9 is activated, humidifying the interior of the fermentation chamber 1. The moisture then moves upwards through the strip groove 10 onto the movable plate 6, further humidifying the dough. At this point, the heating element 14 is activated, generating heat. This, in turn, activates the rotary motor 20, causing the rotating shaft 18 to rotate. The rotating shaft 18 then drives the fan blades 19 to rotate, blowing the heat generated by the heating element 14 onto the surface of the fermented dough, thus regulating the temperature and humidity of the dough. This allows for intelligent regulation of the dough's temperature and humidity.
[0023] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production comprising a fermentation cabinet (1), characterized in that: A display controller (2) is fixedly installed on one side of the fermentation box (1). A storage rod (3) is fixedly installed on both sides of the inside of the fermentation box (1). A slot (4) is opened inside the storage rod (3). A locking block (5) is movably installed inside the slot (4). A movable plate (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the locking block (5). A fermentation dish (7) is rotatably installed on the top of the movable plate (6). An adjustment motor (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the movable plate (6). The output end of the adjustment motor (8) passes through the movable plate (6) and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation dish (7). A humidifier (9) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inside of the fermentation box (1). A strip groove (10) is opened at equal distances on both sides of the inside of the movable plate (6). A push-pull groove (11) is opened inside the movable plate (6).
2. The automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing plate (12) is fixedly installed inside the fermentation box (1). A circular groove (13) is opened inside the fixing plate (12). A heating tube (14) is fixedly installed inside the circular groove (13). A temperature sensor (15) and a humidity sensor (16) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing plate (12). A circular tube (17) is fixedly installed between the fermentation box (1) and the fixing plate (12).
3. The automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermentation box (1) has a rotating shaft (18) rotatably installed at the top of its interior, and a fan blade (19) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rotating shaft (18).
4. The automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotary motor (20) is fixedly installed on the top of the fermentation box (1), and the output end of the rotary motor (20) passes through the fermentation box (1) and is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft (18).
5. An automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fermentation box (1) is hinged to a door (21) at one end, and a handle (22) is fixedly installed at one end of the door (21).
6. An automatic fermentation and temperature control system for bread production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The box door (21) has an installation groove (23) inside, and an observation glass (24) is fixedly installed inside the installation groove (23).