Toffee corn ball syrup preparation and stirring device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of syrup preparation and stirring device, especially a kind of toffee corn ball syrup preparation and stirring device.The technical scheme is as follows:one kind of toffee corn ball syrup preparation and stirring device, including cylinder, fixed support, sealing cover, electric heating resistance wire, blanking tube and control valve one, etc., cylinder is made of two layers, forms a sandwich space, the sandwich space is cooling cavity, cylinder outer wall is fixedly connected with fixed support, cylinder top is placed with sealing cover, at least three electric heating resistance wires are fixedly connected with annular array in the cavity in the bottom of cylinder, the cavity and cooling cavity are not communicated, cylinder bottom is connected and communicated with blanking tube, blanking tube outer wall is fixedly connected with control valve one.The utility model is by flow transmitter and is sent to the inside of blanking cylinder with various raw materials according to proportion, then falls into the inside of sleeve through blanking port of blanking cylinder, finally is sent to the inside of cylinder by screw conveying rod, reaches the effect of accurate control amount.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a syrup preparation and stirring device, and more particularly to a toffee corn ball syrup preparation and stirring device. Background Technology

[0002] Toffee corn balls, a popular dessert or snack, are a common choice for parties, movie screenings, and homemade treats due to their unique blend of crispness and sweetness. Made from a mixture of popcorn and toffee, they offer a rich and satisfying flavor that is sweet but not cloying, making them a favorite among people of all ages. However, the successful preparation of toffee corn balls hinges on a crucial step – the preparation and mixing of the toffee syrup.

[0003] In traditional production, toffee syrup is made by heating sugar, butter, and cream, and stirring evenly at a suitable temperature to form a thick syrup that perfectly coats the popcorn. This process requires extremely high precision in temperature control and stirring uniformity; slight errors can lead to overheating and bitterness or uneven texture, affecting the taste and appearance of the finished product. Furthermore, in large-scale production, manual operation is not only inefficient but also carries the risk of burns, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern food industry for efficient, safe, and standardized production.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a toffee corn syrup preparation and stirring device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the above-mentioned background technology, the technical problem is to provide a toffee corn ball syrup preparation and stirring device.

[0006] The technical solution is as follows: A toffee corn syrup preparation and stirring device includes a cylinder, a fixed frame, a sealing cap, heating wires, a feeding pipe, a control valve, a support frame, a feeding cylinder, a threaded cap, a guide pipe, a flow transmitter, a cross-shaped partition, and a controller. The cylinder consists of inner and outer layers, forming a sandwich space, which is a cooling chamber. A fixed frame is fixed to the outer wall of the cylinder, and a sealing cap is placed on the top of the cylinder. At least three heating wires are fixed in a ring array in the bottom cavity of the cylinder. This cavity is not connected to the cooling chamber. The bottom of the cylinder is connected to and connected to a feed pipe. A control valve is fixed to the outer wall of the feed pipe. A support frame is fixed to one side of the fixed frame. A feed cylinder is fixed to one side of the support frame. A threaded cap is threaded to the top of the feed cylinder. The feed cylinder is arranged in a ring array and connected to at least three guide pipes. A flow transmitter is fixed to one end of each guide pipe. A cross partition is fixed to the inner wall of the feed cylinder. The cross partition divides the internal space of the feed cylinder into four equal parts. A controller is fixed to one side of the cylinder. The controller is electrically connected to the heating element and the flow transmitter.

[0007] Preferably, the device also includes a motor, a sleeve, and a screw conveyor. The motor is fixedly connected to one side of the support frame and is electrically connected to the controller. The sleeve is fixedly connected to one side of the cylinder and is connected and communicates with the cylinder. The screw conveyor is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sleeve. The output shaft of the motor extends into the sleeve and is fixedly connected to one end of the screw conveyor.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes a water inlet pipe and a second control valve. The water inlet pipe is connected to and communicates with one side of the cylinder, and the second control valve is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water inlet pipe.

[0009] Preferably, the device also includes a temperature sensor, which is fixed to the inner wall of the cylinder and electrically connected to the controller.

[0010] Preferably, the device also includes a second motor, a fixed rod, and a stirring rod. The second motor is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed frame and is electrically connected to the controller. The fixed rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor, and the stirring rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed rod. Both the fixed rod and the stirring rod are located inside the cylinder, and the sides and bottom of the stirring rod are in close contact with the inner wall of the cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, the device also includes a cooling pipe, a pump body, and a water tank. A cooling pipe is fixed to the inner wall of the cooling chamber. One end of the cooling pipe extends through the side wall of the cylinder and is connected to and communicates with the pump body. A water tank is placed on one side of the fixed frame. The pump body is located at the bottom of the water tank and is electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This utility model uses a flow transmitter to first transport various raw materials into the inside of the feeding cylinder in equal proportions, then they fall into the inside of the sleeve through the feeding port of the feeding cylinder, and finally are transported into the inside of the cylinder by the screw conveyor, thus achieving the effect of precise quantity control.

[0013] 2. This utility model uses the rotation of the output shaft of the motor to drive the stirring rod to rotate, so that the stirring rod stirs and mixes the raw materials inside the cylinder. At the same time, the stirring rod scrapes off some of the raw materials adhering to the inner wall of the cylinder, avoiding uneven mixing of raw materials and achieving the effect of timely mixing. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of this utility model, including the cylinder, the fixing frame, and the sealing cap.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of this utility model, including the feed tube, flow transmitter, and cross-shaped partition.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of this utility model, including the water inlet pipe, control valve 2, and temperature sensor.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of this utility model, including the motor, the fixing rod, and the stirring rod.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of this utility model, including the heating element, the feeding tube, and the control valve.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cooling pipe, pump body, and water tank of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the cylinder and the heating wire of this utility model.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1_Cylinder body, 2_Fixed frame, 3_Sealing cover, 4_Cooling chamber, 5_Heating wire, 6_Feeding pipe, 7_Control valve one, 8_Support frame, 9_Feeding cylinder, 10_Threaded cover, 11_Guide pipe, 12_Flow transmitter, 13_Cross baffle, 14_Motor one, 15_Sleeve, 16_Screw conveyor rod, 17_Water inlet pipe, 18_Control valve two, 19_Thermometer, 20_Motor two, 21_Fixed rod, 22_Agitating rod, 23_Cooling pipe, 24_Pump body, 25_Water tank, 26_Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Example: A toffee corn syrup preparation and stirring apparatus, such as... Figures 1-3 , Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the system includes a cylinder 1, a fixing frame 2, a sealing cover 3, heating wires 5, a feeding pipe 6, a control valve 7, a support frame 8, a feeding cylinder 9, a threaded cover 10, a guide pipe 11, a flow transmitter 12, a cross baffle 13, a motor 14, a sleeve 15, a screw conveyor 16, and a controller 26. The cylinder 1 consists of two layers, forming a sandwich space, which is a cooling chamber 4. The fixing frame 2 is connected to the outer wall of the cylinder 1 by screws. The sealing cover 3 is placed on the top of the cylinder 1, and the top of the sealing cover 3 has a glass window for timely observation of the stirring status, color change, and consistency of the syrup. Eight heating wires 5 are welded in a circular array in the bottom cavity of the cylinder 1. This cavity is not connected to the cooling chamber 4. The bottom of the cylinder 1 is connected to and connected to the feeding pipe 6. The outer wall of the feeding pipe 6 is connected to the control valve 7 via a flange. The left side of the fixing frame 2 is connected to the support frame 8 by screws. The top of the support frame 8 is connected to the control valve 7 via screws. The feeding cylinder 9 has a threaded cap 10 at its top, with a glass window at the top for observing the feeding of raw materials inside. Four guide pipes 11 are arranged in a ring on the outer wall of the feeding cylinder 9, and each guide pipe 11 has a flow transmitter 12 connected to its top via a flange. A cross-shaped partition 13 is welded to the inner wall of the feeding cylinder 9, dividing the internal space into four equal parts. A motor 14 is mounted on the right side of the support frame 8 via screws. A sleeve 15 is welded to the left side of the cylinder 1, and the sleeve 15 is connected to and communicates with the cylinder 1. A screw conveyor 16 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 15. The output shaft of the motor 14 extends into the sleeve 15 and is keyed to the left end of the screw conveyor 16. A controller 26 is mounted on the front side of the cylinder 1 via screws, and the controller 26 is electrically connected to the heating element 5, the flow transmitter 12, and the motor 14.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figures 4-7 As shown, it also includes a water inlet pipe 17, a second control valve 18, a thermometer 19, a second motor 20, a fixing rod 21, a stirring rod 22, a cooling pipe 23, a pump body 24, and a water tank 25. The water inlet pipe 17 is connected to and communicates with the right side of the cylinder 1. The second control valve 18 is connected to the outer wall of the water inlet pipe 17 via a flange. The thermometer 19 is installed on the inner rear wall of the cylinder 1 via screws. The second motor 20 is installed on the rear top of the fixing frame 2 via screws. The output shaft of the second motor 20 is keyed to the fixing rod 21. A stirring rod 22 is connected to the outer wall of the cylinder 1 by screws. Both the fixed rod 21 and the stirring rod 22 are located inside the cylinder 1, and the left and right sides and bottom of the stirring rod 22 are in close contact with the inner wall of the cylinder 1 so as to scrape the raw materials adhering to the inner wall of the cylinder 1 in time. The right end of the cooling pipe 23 extends out of the right side wall of the cylinder 1 and is connected to the pump body 24. A water tank 25 is placed on the right side of the fixed frame 2. The pump body 24 is located at the bottom of the water tank 25. The controller 26 is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 19, the motor 20 and the pump body 24.

[0026] Before preparing toffee syrup, the operator must ensure that the four feed pipes 11 are connected to the raw material pipes and that the water inlet pipe 17 is connected to another water pipe to ensure that the raw materials required for the preparation of toffee syrup can be replenished in a timely manner. After ensuring that all four flow transmitters 12 are functioning properly, the operator activates the heating element 5 through the controller 26 to put it into the heating state. At this time, the heating element 5 begins to heat up and transfers heat through the cylinder 1. Simultaneously, the operator manually opens the control valve 2 18 and activates two of the flow transmitters 12 and the motor 1 14 through the controller 26. At this time, the output shaft of the motor 1 14 drives the screw conveyor 16 to rotate, and the water inlet pipe 17 delivers water into the cylinder 1 in an equal proportion. The flow transmitter 12 delivers each raw material in a quantitative manner. First, the flow transmitter 12 delivers the granulated sugar and corn syrup to the feed cylinder 9. Then, both the granulated sugar and corn syrup first fall into the sleeve 15, and are then conveyed to the right by the screw conveyor 16 into the cylinder 1. At this point, the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water come into contact and mix. The operator simply waits for the granulated sugar to dissolve. When the mixture (syrup) inside the cylinder 1 begins to bubble, the temperature sensor 19 monitors the temperature inside the cylinder 1 and transmits the relevant data to the controller 26. The operator then reads the temperature value on the display screen of the controller 26. When the displayed temperature is in the range of 150°C-160°C, it indicates that the syrup inside the cylinder 1 has reached the "hard and brittle stage." The syrup turns amber (caramel color), indicating that the initial syrup preparation is successful. Next, the operator starts the pump 24 via controller 26 and shuts off the heating element 5. At this point, the heating element 5 stops heating, and the pump 24 draws water into the cooling pipe 23, maintaining a continuous water circulation to cool the cylinder 1. This slightly cools the syrup inside the cylinder 1 until the temperature drops to 140°C, a suitable temperature for adding butter and effectively preventing the butter from overheating. Then, one of the flow transmitters 12 and motor 20 for conveying butter is activated. The flow transmitter 12 delivers a proportional amount of butter to the feeding cylinder 9, which then falls through the discharge port into the sleeve 15 and is subsequently conveyed by a screw conveyor. Rod 16 delivers the butter to cylinder 1. The output shaft of motor 20 drives the fixed rod 21 to rotate, which in turn drives the stirring rod 22 to rotate, gradually melting the butter. Once the stirring rod 22 has completely mixed the butter and syrup, the operator uses controller 26 to shut off pump 24 and activates the flow transmitter 12 for delivering baking soda or vanilla extract, stopping the cooling pipe 23 from cooling. The flow transmitter 12 delivers an equal proportion of baking soda or vanilla extract into cylinder 1. Simultaneously, the stirring rod 22 stirs the baking soda or vanilla extract, ensuring that the baking soda or vanilla extract is evenly mixed with the syrup inside cylinder 1. When baking soda is added to cylinder 1, the syrup produces a slight bubbling reaction, making the syrup more fluffy.

[0027] While stirring the raw materials inside the cylinder 1, the stirring rod 22 also scrapes the inner wall of the cylinder 1 to prevent the raw materials from adhering to the inner wall. The operator observes the state of the syrup inside the cylinder 1 through the glass window on the top of the sealing cover 3. When the syrup is completely stirred and cooked, the operator turns off the motor 20 through the controller 26 to stop stirring the stirring rod 22. Then, the operator places the heat-resistant container directly below the discharge pipe 6 and manually opens the control valve 7. At this time, the syrup flows out through the discharge pipe 6 and eventually flows into the heat-resistant container. When the heat-resistant container is full of syrup, the operator manually closes the control valve 7 to stop the flow of syrup until another heat-resistant container is placed directly below the discharge pipe 6. The filled syrup should be sealed and stored in a cool, dry place to avoid moisture.

[0028] The present application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of the present application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

Claims

1. A toffee corn syrup preparation and stirring apparatus, characterized in that, The system includes a cylinder (1), a fixing frame (2), a sealing cover (3), heating wires (5), a feed pipe (6), a control valve (7), a support frame (8), a feed cylinder (9), a threaded cover (10), a guide pipe (11), a flow transmitter (12), a cross partition (13), and a controller (26). The cylinder (1) consists of two layers, forming a sandwich space, which is a cooling chamber (4). The fixing frame (2) is fixed to the outer wall of the cylinder (1), and the sealing cover (3) is placed on the top of the cylinder (1). At least three heating wires (5) are fixed in a ring array in the bottom cavity of the cylinder (1). This cavity is not connected to the cooling chamber (4). The bottom of the cylinder (1) is connected to and connected to the feed pipe. The outer wall of the discharge pipe (6) is fixed with a control valve (7), the support frame (8) is fixed to one side of the fixed frame (2), the discharge cylinder (9) is fixed to one side of the support frame (8), the top of the discharge cylinder (9) is threaded with a threaded cap (10), the discharge cylinder (9) is arranged in a ring array, connected and connected with at least three guide pipes (11), one end of each guide pipe (11) is fixed with a flow transmitter (12), the inner wall of the discharge cylinder (9) is fixed with a cross partition (13), the cross partition (13) divides the internal space of the discharge cylinder (9) into four equal parts, the cylinder body (1) is fixed with a controller (26), the controller (26) is electrically connected to the heating wire (5) and the flow transmitter (12).

2. The toffee corn syrup preparation and stirring apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a motor (14), a sleeve (15) and a screw conveyor (16). The motor (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the support frame (8). The motor (14) is electrically connected to the controller (26). The sleeve (15) is fixedly connected to one side of the cylinder (1). The sleeve (15) is connected to and communicates with the cylinder (1). The screw conveyor (16) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the sleeve (15). The output shaft of the motor (14) extends into the sleeve (15). The output shaft of the motor (14) is fixedly connected to one end of the screw conveyor (16).

3. The toffee corn syrup preparation and stirring apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes an inlet pipe (17) and a control valve (18). The inlet pipe (17) is connected to and communicates with one side of the cylinder (1). The control valve (18) is fixed to the outer wall of the inlet pipe (17).

4. The toffee corn syrup preparation and stirring apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a thermometer (19), which is fixed to the inner wall of the cylinder (1) and is electrically connected to the controller (26).

5. The toffee corn syrup preparation and stirring apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a second motor (20), a fixed rod (21) and a stirring rod (22). The second motor (20) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed frame (2). The second motor (20) is electrically connected to the controller (26). The output shaft of the second motor (20) is fixedly connected to the fixed rod (21). The stirring rod (22) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed rod (21). The fixed rod (21) and the stirring rod (22) are both located inside the cylinder (1), and the sides and bottom of the stirring rod (22) are in close contact with the inner wall of the cylinder (1).

6. The toffee corn syrup preparation and stirring apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a cooling pipe (23), a pump body (24) and a water tank (25). The cooling pipe (23) is fixed to the inner wall of the cooling chamber (4). One end of the cooling pipe (23) passes through the side wall of the cylinder (1) and is connected to the pump body (24). The water tank (25) is placed on one side of the fixed frame (2). The pump body (24) is located at the bottom of the water tank (25). The pump body (24) is electrically connected to the controller (26).

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