A tofu forming device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of bean curd forming devices, including frame body, its inside liftable is provided with pressing plate;Forming die, setting below pressing plate and keeping limit fixed or linear sliding;Water collecting tank plate, setting below forming die for supporting forming die and along linear sliding.This forming device keeps linear sliding or limit fixed forming die by placing in water collecting tank plate, so as to facilitate forming die to move to pressing plate below and carry out pressing and setting to bean curd, while in the process of pressing and setting, water mark of bean curd discharge directly falls in water collecting tank plate and is concentrated and discharged, avoid water mark to flow out at will, guarantee processing environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of soybean food processing technology, specifically a tofu forming device. Background Technology

[0002] During the tofu-making process, because tofu contains a large amount of water, a tofu forming device is needed to shape the tofu.

[0003] Currently, tofu is typically formed by placing tofu into a molding mold and applying pressure from above to squeeze out excess water. The existing method involves workers moving the molding mold filled with tofu to a press, where the press applies pressure to the tofu inside the mold to remove excess water.

[0004] However, during the pressing and drainage process, it is necessary to ensure that the forming mold and the press platen of the press are aligned. This requires repeated adjustments to the position of the forming mold, which is not convenient for positioning and fixing. Furthermore, during the pressing and drainage process, water stains can easily accumulate on the outside of the forming mold, affecting internal drainage, and may also drip randomly, affecting the processing environment. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a tofu forming device. The forming device supports the forming mold through a water collection trough plate, which facilitates the linear sliding or limiting fixation of the forming mold on the water collection trough plate. It is convenient to press and drain the water after corresponding with the pressure plate above. The drained water droplets fall directly onto the water collection trough plate for centralized discharge, effectively avoiding the problem of water droplets clogging the forming mold or dripping randomly, and solving the problem of the forming mold being unable to be quickly positioned.

[0006] This utility model is implemented by constructing a tofu forming device, including a frame, inside which a pressure plate is installed that can be raised and lowered. The forming mold is positioned below the pressure plate and kept in a limited and fixed position or slides linearly. A water collection trough plate is set below the molding mold to support the molding mold and slide along a straight line.

[0007] Preferably, a guide column is provided in the vertical direction inside the frame, and a lifting frame that slides along the guide column is sleeved on the outer end of the guide column. The pressure plate is fixed to the bottom of the lifting frame, and a first linear drive device is provided at the top of the frame. The telescopic end of the first linear drive device is connected to the top of the lifting frame.

[0008] Preferably, a support frame is also provided at the inner bottom of the frame, the water collection trough is fixed on the support frame, a slide rail is provided on the water collection trough, and a baffle plate is fixed on both sides and at any end of the slide rail, and the molding mold is slidably installed on the slide rail and slides in a straight line.

[0009] Preferably, there is a gap between the bottom of the molding die and the water collection tank plate.

[0010] Preferably, a second linear drive device is installed on the outer side of the end baffle of the water collection trough plate. The telescopic end of the second linear drive device extends to the inner end of the baffle plate and keeps in contact with the outer side of the molding die to achieve the limiting and fixing of the molding die.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the water collection trough plate is provided with a drainage hole, and a connecting hole for liquid flow is also provided at the bottom of the slide rail of the water collection trough plate. The top of the end of the water collection trough plate away from the end baffle plate is inclined, and the lower end of the inclined surface is close to the drainage hole.

[0012] Preferably, drainage holes are provided at the bottom and sides of the molding die, and the external dimensions of the pressure plate match the internal dimensions of the molding die.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: This molding device provides stable support to the molding die through a water collection trough plate, enabling both linear sliding of the die for flexible position adjustment and rapid positioning. This effectively solves the problems of cumbersome and time-consuming positioning of traditional molding dies, allowing the die to quickly and accurately align with the upper pressure plate, significantly shortening the operation preparation time and improving overall processing efficiency.

[0014] Meanwhile, the water stains generated during the pressing and drainage process drip directly onto the water collection trough plate and are discharged in a concentrated manner, avoiding the pollution of the working environment caused by water stains dripping randomly. At the same time, it solves the problem of water stain residue clogging the molding mold, ensuring the normal drainage of tofu in the mold and accelerating the molding of tofu.

[0015] The water collection trough plate has multiple functions, including support, sliding guidance, limiting and fixing, and centralized drainage. It realizes the multi-functional integration of a single component, simplifies the overall structural design of the molding device, reduces equipment maintenance costs, and enhances the comprehensive practical value and market competitiveness of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the specific embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute any limitation on the present invention. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention viewed from the front. Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the molding die and water collection tank plate of this utility model; In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. First linear drive device; 3. Guide column; 4. Lifting frame; 5. Pressure plate; 6. Water collection trough plate; 7. Slide rail; 8. Forming mold; 9. Water baffle plate; 10. Support frame; 11. Second linear drive device; 12. Drainage hole; 13. Connecting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model in any way. The accompanying drawings in this utility model are only for illustrative purposes and to facilitate understanding of the embodiments and are not intended to limit this utility model in any way.

[0018] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0019] As described in the background section, in the current tofu-making process, the molding mold containing the tofu must be manually moved to the bottom of the press and aligned with the press head before pressing and draining can be performed. This makes it impossible to achieve rapid positioning. Furthermore, during the pressing and draining process, the water stains discharged from the tofu tend to accumulate on the support plate supporting the molding mold, causing blockages that affect subsequent water discharge. Additionally, water stains at the edges tend to drip randomly, affecting the processing environment.

[0020] Based on the above reasons, in order to solve the above problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: Example 1, Please see the appendix Figure 1 ~Appendix Figure 3 A tofu forming device includes a frame 1, inside which a pressure plate 5 is installed that can be raised and lowered. The forming mold 8 is positioned below the pressure plate 5 and is kept in a limited and fixed position or slides linearly. The water collection trough plate 6 is set below the molding mold 8 to support the molding mold 8 and slide along a straight line.

[0021] Example 2, Please refer to the appendix carefully. Figure 1 Based on Example 1, in order to solve the problem that the pressure plate cannot be vertically raised and lowered within the frame, a feasible solution is provided here: The frame 1 has a guide post 3 arranged vertically inside, and a lifting frame 4 that slides along the guide post 3 is sleeved on the outer end of the guide post 3. The pressure plate 5 is fixed to the bottom of the lifting frame 4. A first linear drive device 2 is arranged on the top of the frame 1, and the telescopic end of the first linear drive device 2 is connected to the top of the lifting frame 4.

[0022] As described above, the guide columns 3 arranged vertically inside the frame 1, combined with the lifting frame 4 sleeved at the outer end, not only facilitate the stable installation of the pressure plate 5, but also, combined with the first linear drive device 2, can drive the lifting frame 4 and the pressure plate 5 to rise and fall vertically, so as to correspond with the forming mold below and squeeze the tofu inside, thereby achieving drainage and shaping.

[0023] Example 3, Please see the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 4 Based on Example 1, in order to solve the problem that the molding die cannot slide linearly or be fixed in a limited position on the water collection tank plate, and to solve the problem that water stains easily accumulate on the outside of the molding die, causing blockage or random dripping of water stains, a feasible solution is provided here: A support frame 10 is also provided at the inner bottom of the frame 1. The water collection trough plate 6 is fixed on the support frame 10. A slide rail 7 is provided on the water collection trough plate 6. A baffle plate 9 is fixed on both sides and at any end of the slide rail 7. The molding mold 8 is slidably installed on the slide rail 7 and slides along a straight line.

[0024] As described above, the slide rail on the water collection trough plate 6 facilitates the linear sliding of the molding die on the slide rail, which is convenient for quick positioning with the pressure plate. The baffle plate on the water collection trough plate can prevent water stains from dripping randomly.

[0025] In this embodiment, there is a gap between the bottom of the molding mold 8 and the water collection tank plate 6.

[0026] As mentioned above, setting a gap between the molding mold and the water collection tank plate is to prevent the discharged water stains from accumulating at the bottom of the molding mold, affecting subsequent drainage, and thus reducing the molding efficiency of tofu.

[0027] In this embodiment, a second linear drive device 11 is installed on the outer side of the end baffle plate 9 of the water collection tank plate 6. The telescopic end of the second linear drive device 11 extends to the inner end of the baffle plate 9 and keeps in contact with the outer side of the molding mold 8 to achieve the limiting and fixing of the molding mold 8.

[0028] As mentioned above, the second linear drive device is provided to facilitate the limiting and fixing of the molding die, making it easier to position the molding die. It also facilitates the ejection of the molding die after the pressing and drainage are completed, making it easier for the staff to remove it.

[0029] In this embodiment, a drain hole 12 is provided at the bottom of the water collection trough plate 6, and a connecting hole 13 for liquid flow is also provided at the bottom of the slide rail 7 of the water collection trough plate 6. The top of the end of the water collection trough plate 6 away from the end baffle plate 9 is inclined, and the lower end of the inclined surface is close to the drain hole 12.

[0030] As mentioned above, the purpose of setting drainage holes, connecting holes, and slopes is to facilitate the concentrated drainage of water stains and prevent water stains from dripping randomly.

[0031] In this embodiment, drainage holes are provided at the bottom and sides of the molding mold 8, and the external dimensions of the pressure plate 5 match the internal dimensions of the molding mold 8.

[0032] As mentioned above, setting the dimensions of the forming mold and the pressure plate, as well as the drainage holes on the forming mold, facilitates the rapid removal of excess water from the tofu, thereby improving the tofu forming efficiency.

[0033] The above description is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made under the technical spirit of the present utility model should fall within the patent scope covered by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tofu forming device, characterized in that: include, The frame has a pressure plate that can be raised and lowered inside; The forming mold is positioned below the pressure plate and kept in a limited and fixed position or slides linearly. A water collection trough plate is installed below the molding mold to support the molding mold and slide along a straight line; The frame is provided with guide columns in the vertical direction, and a lifting frame that slides along the guide columns is sleeved on the outer end of the guide columns. The pressure plate is fixed to the bottom of the lifting frame, and a first linear drive device is provided on the top of the frame. The telescopic end of the first linear drive device is connected to the top of the lifting frame. A support frame is also provided at the bottom of the frame, the water collection trough is fixed on the support frame, a slide rail is provided on the water collection trough, and a baffle plate is fixed on both sides and at any end of the slide rail. The molding mold is slidably installed on the slide rail and slides in a straight line.

2. The tofu forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There is a gap between the bottom of the molding die and the water collection tank plate.

3. The tofu forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second linear drive device is installed on the outer side of the end baffle of the water collection trough plate. The telescopic end of the second linear drive device extends to the inner end of the baffle plate and keeps in contact with the outer side of the molding mold to achieve the limiting and fixing of the molding mold.

4. The tofu forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the water collection trough plate is provided with a drainage hole, and a connecting hole for liquid flow is also provided at the bottom of the slide rail of the water collection trough plate. The top of the end of the water collection trough plate away from the end baffle plate is inclined, and the lower end of the inclined surface is close to the drainage hole.

5. The tofu forming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Drainage holes are provided at the bottom and sides of the molding die, and the external dimensions of the pressure plate are matched with the internal dimensions of the molding die.

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