A handmade konjac tofu forming device

Abstract

This invention provides a handmade konjac tofu forming device, including a base and multiple forming frames stacked on the base. Each forming frame has a top frame, and the base, forming frames, and top frames form a forming cavity. The base also includes a pressing assembly, which includes a limiting plate rotatably connected to the base. A handle is rotatably connected to the end of the limiting plate away from the base, and a rotating frame is rotatably connected to the handle. The rotating frame has a movable rod and a spring fitted onto the movable rod. One end of the movable rod has a connector, and the top frame has a hook that cooperates with the connector. The opposite ends of the spring in the extension direction respectively abut against the rotating frame and the movable rod, driving the end of the movable rod with the connector to move closer to the rotating frame. This invention solves the technical problem of inconvenient cutting of konjac tofu after it has cooled and formed in existing containers, resulting in convenient and uniform cutting of konjac tofu and easy assembly and disassembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of konjac tofu production technology, and in particular to a handmade konjac tofu forming device. Background Technology

[0002] Konjac tofu is a food made primarily from konjac. The process of making handmade konjac tofu generally involves washing, peeling, and grinding the konjac, then mixing it with alkaline water. The mixture is then poured into a pot and cooked while stirring. After the mixture is cooked, it is poured into a container and cooled while stirring until the konjac tofu solidifies. The konjac tofu can then be cut and eaten.

[0003] Currently, the containers used for making konjac tofu by hand are usually one-piece structures. After the konjac tofu cools and solidifies in the container, it is inconvenient to cut the konjac tofu into uniform shapes and sizes, which is not conducive to subsequent cooking or further processing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a handmade konjac tofu forming device, which solves the problem that it is inconvenient to cut konjac tofu after it has cooled and formed in a container.

[0005] According to an embodiment of this utility model, a handmade konjac tofu forming device includes a base and a plurality of forming frames stacked on the base. The top of each forming frame is provided with a top frame. The base, the forming frames, and the top frame form a forming cavity. The base is also provided with a pressing assembly. The pressing assembly includes a limiting plate rotatably connected to the base. A handle is rotatably connected to one end of the limiting plate away from the base, and a rotating frame is rotatably connected to the handle. The rotating frame is provided with a movable rod and a spring sleeved on the movable rod. One end of the movable rod is provided with a connector, and the top frame is provided with a hook that cooperates with the connector. The opposite ends of the spring in the extension direction respectively abut against the rotating frame and the movable rod and drive the end of the movable rod with the connector to move towards the rotating frame.

[0006] Furthermore, the base is provided with a support frame that fits into the molding frame, and support blocks are provided at the four corners of the support frame. First positioning blocks are provided at the four corners of the molding frame, and second positioning blocks are provided at the four corners of the top frame. The first positioning blocks on the molding frame located on the support frame are fitted one-to-one with the support blocks. The first positioning blocks on any two adjacent molding frames are fitted one-to-one with each other. The first positioning blocks on the molding frame located below the top frame are fitted one-to-one with the second positioning blocks on the top frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the base is provided with a support frame that fits into the molding frame, and the top of the support frame is provided with a first annular groove surrounding the molding cavity. A first sealing ring is provided in the first annular groove, and the bottom of the molding frame is provided with a first protrusion that mates with the first annular groove and the first protrusion abuts against the first sealing ring.

[0008] Furthermore, the top of the molding frame is provided with a second annular groove surrounding the molding cavity, and a second sealing ring is provided in the second annular groove. The first protrusion on the upper molding frame of any two adjacent molding frames cooperates with the second annular groove on the lower molding frame and abuts against the corresponding second sealing ring.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the top frame is provided with a second protrusion, which engages with the second annular groove on the molding frame located below the top frame and abuts against the corresponding second sealing ring.

[0010] Furthermore, handles are provided on opposite sides of the base, opposite sides of the molding frame, and opposite sides of the top frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the handle has a groove that is located away from the connection point between the handle and the limiting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the rotating frame is provided with mounting holes, and the movable rod is movably disposed within the mounting holes.

[0013] Furthermore, the rotating frame is provided with a guide groove, the length direction of which is consistent with the axis of the mounting hole, and the end of the movable rod away from the connector is provided with a mounting head, and the mounting head is provided with a guide rod that cooperates with the guide groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the connector head is provided with an elongated hole for the hook to pass through.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model has the following advantages: It employs a base, multiple stacked molding frames on the base, and a top frame on top of the molding frames to form a molding cavity for containing the slurry. After assembling the base, molding frames, and top frame, rotating the limiting plate and handle engages the connector with the hook. Rotating the handle then presses the top frame firmly against the molding frame under the elastic force provided by the spring, and the spring force locks the handle in place to keep the molding cavity sealed. At this point, the slurry is poured into the molding cavity, cooled, and then formed into konjac tofu. The formed konjac tofu can be extracted from the top of the molding cavity. The device performs a longitudinal cut on the konjac tofu. After rotating the handle to detach the connector from the hook, the top frame and forming frame can be removed in sequence. After removing the top frame or forming frame, the konjac tofu can be cut transversely along the upper surface of the remaining forming frame on the base, so as to cut the konjac tofu into pieces of uniform size and shape. This solves the technical problem that it is inconvenient to cut konjac tofu after it has cooled and formed in existing containers. It produces the technical effect of conveniently cutting konjac tofu evenly and facilitating assembly and disassembly. It can also meet the production needs of different quantities of konjac tofu and has strong versatility. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a handmade konjac tofu forming device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure in a handmade konjac tofu forming device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the forming frame in a handmade konjac tofu forming device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the forming frame in a handmade konjac tofu forming device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top frame structure in a handmade konjac tofu forming device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] In the above figures: 1. Base; 11. Molding cavity; 12. Support frame; 13. Support block; 14. First annular groove; 15. First sealing ring; 16. Handle; 2. Molding frame; 21. First positioning block; 22. First protrusion; 23. Second annular groove; 24. Second sealing ring; 3. Top frame; 31. Hook; 32. Second positioning block; 33. Second protrusion; 4. Limiting plate; 5. Handle; 51. Groove; 6. Rotating frame; 61. Guide groove; 7. Movable rod; 71. Connector; 72. Mounting head; 73. Guide rod; 74. Elongated hole; 8. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment proposes a handmade konjac tofu forming device, which is used to hold the cooked slurry and allow the slurry to cool and form konjac tofu.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The handmade konjac tofu forming device includes a base 1 and multiple forming frames 2 stacked on the base 1. A top frame 3 is provided on the top of each forming frame 2. The base 1, forming frames 2, and top frame 3 form a forming cavity 11. The forming cavity 11 is used to hold the cooked slurry, which cools and solidifies into konjac tofu within the cavity 11. A pressing assembly is also provided on the base 1. The pressing assembly includes a limiting plate 4 rotatably connected to the base 1. A handle 5 is rotatably connected to the end of the limiting plate 4 away from the base 1, and a rotating frame 6 is rotatably connected to the handle 5. The rotating frame 6 has a movable rod 7 and a spring 8 sleeved on the movable rod 7. One end of the movable rod 7 has a connector 71, and the top frame 3 has a hook 31 that cooperates with the connector 71. The opposite ends of the spring 8 in the extension / retraction direction respectively abut against the rotating frame 6 and the movable rod 7, driving the movable rod 7 to have the desired extension / retraction. One end of the connector 71 moves closer to the rotating frame 6. The limiting plate 4 and the handle 5 are rotated to engage the connector 71 with the hook 31. Then, the handle 5 is rotated to press the top frame 3 against the forming frame 2 under the pull of the spring 8, thereby fixing the top frame 3 and multiple forming frames 2 onto the base 1 and ensuring that the base 1, the forming frame 2, and the top frame 3 are tightly fitted to keep the forming cavity 11 sealed to prevent slurry leakage. When the top block is pressed against the forming frame 2 under the action of the pressing assembly, the limiting plate 4 abuts against the side of the forming frame 2. At the same time, the elastic force provided by the spring 8 keeps one end of the handle 5 against the limiting plate 4 to lock the position of the handle 5. When it is necessary to remove the top frame 3 and the forming frame 2 to cut the konjac tofu in the forming cavity 11, the handle 5 is rotated to disengage the connector 71 from the hook 31.

[0025] Specifically, the operation steps for forming konjac tofu using the handmade konjac tofu forming device provided in this embodiment are as follows: First, stack multiple forming frames 2 sequentially on the base 1. Then, place the top frame 3 on top of the forming frame 2. Rotate the limiting plate 4 and the handle 5 to engage the connector 71 with the hook 31. Then, rotate the handle 5 to press the top frame 3 firmly onto the forming frame 2 under the elastic force provided by the spring 8. The position of the handle 5 is locked by the elastic force provided by the spring 8. At this point, the slurry can be poured into the molding cavity 11. After the slurry cools, it will form konjac tofu. After the konjac tofu is formed, it can be cut longitudinally from the top of the molding cavity 11. After rotating the handle 5 to disengage the connector 71 from the hook 31, the top frame 3 and the molding frame 2 can be removed in sequence. After the top frame 3 or the molding frame 2 is removed, the konjac tofu can be cut transversely along the upper surface of the remaining molding frame 2 on the base 1, thereby cutting the konjac tofu into pieces of uniform size and shape. The handmade konjac tofu forming device provided in this embodiment facilitates the uniform cutting of konjac tofu, making it convenient for subsequent cooking or further processing. The handmade konjac tofu forming device is easy to assemble and disassemble, and the number of molding frames 2 can be increased or decreased according to actual needs to meet the production requirements of different quantities of konjac tofu, making it highly versatile.

[0026] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the base 1 is provided with a support frame 12 that fits into the molding frame 2, and the four corners of the support frame 12 are respectively provided with support blocks 13. The four corners of the molding frame 2 are respectively provided with first positioning blocks 21, and the four corners of the top frame 3 are respectively provided with second positioning blocks 32. The first positioning blocks 21 on the molding frame 2 located on the support frame 12 are fitted one-to-one with the support blocks 13. Any two adjacent first positioning blocks 21 on the molding frame 2 are fitted one-to-one with each other. The first positioning blocks 21 on the molding frame 2 located below the top frame 3 are fitted one-to-one with the second positioning blocks 32 on the top frame 3. When assembling the handmade konjac tofu forming device, firstly, one of the forming frames 2 is placed on the support frame 12. At this time, the first positioning blocks 21 at the four corners of the forming frame 2 are respectively attached to the support blocks 13 at the four corners of the support frame 12, so that the position of the forming frame 2 on the support frame 12 remains stable. When other forming frames 2 are stacked in sequence, the first positioning blocks 21 on the two adjacent forming frames 2 are attached to each other to prevent the two adjacent forming frames 2 from sliding relative to each other after the forming frames 2 are stacked. Finally, when the top frame 3 is placed on top of the forming frames 2, the second positioning block 32 is attached to the first positioning block 21, ensuring the overall structure of the handmade konjac tofu forming device is stable and facilitating the assembly of the handmade konjac tofu forming device.

[0027] In this embodiment, the base 1, the molding frame 2 and the top frame 3 are made of food-grade 304 stainless steel, and the support block 13 is welded to the support block 13 into an integral structure. The first positioning block 21 is welded to the molding frame 2 into an integral structure, and the second positioning block 32 is welded to the top frame 3 into an integral structure.

[0028] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 4 The top of the support frame 12 is provided with a first annular groove 14 surrounding the molding cavity 11, and a first sealing ring 15 is provided in the first annular groove 14. The bottom of the molding frame 2 is provided with a first protrusion 22 that mates with the first annular groove 14, and the first protrusion 22 abuts against the first sealing ring 15. The first sealing ring 15 is used to fill the gap between the base 1 and the molding frame 2. After the molding frame 2 is placed on the support frame 12 and pressed against the base 1 by the top frame 3, the first protrusion 22 abuts against the first sealing ring 15, which helps to improve the sealing between the molding frame 2 and the base 1.

[0029] In detail, the top of the molding frame 2 is provided with a second annular groove 23 surrounding the molding cavity 11, and a second sealing ring 24 is provided in the second annular groove 23. The first protrusion 22 on the upper molding frame 2 of any two adjacent molding frames 2 engages with the second annular groove 23 on the lower molding frame 2 and abuts against the corresponding second sealing ring 24. After the molding frames 2 are stacked, the abutment between the first protrusion 22 and the second sealing ring 24 causes the second sealing ring 24 to seal the gap between two adjacent molding frames 2, thereby preventing slurry leakage between the two adjacent molding frames 2. In this embodiment, the first sealing ring 15 and the second sealing ring 24 are both made of food-grade silicone.

[0030] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the top frame 3 is provided with a second protrusion 33. The second protrusion 33 cooperates with the second annular groove 23 on the forming frame 2 located below the top frame 3 and abuts against the corresponding second sealing ring 24. By setting the second protrusion 33 at the bottom of the top frame 3 to abut against the second sealing ring 24, the sealing performance between the top frame 3 and the forming frame 2 is improved, ensuring that the forming cavity 11 remains sealed during the konjac tofu forming process, which helps to improve the reliability of the manual konjac tofu forming device.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 Handles 16 are provided on opposite sides of the base 1, opposite sides of the forming frame 2, and opposite sides of the top frame 3. The handles 16 on the base 1, the forming frame 2, and the top frame 3 are used to move the base 1, the forming frame 2, and the top frame 3, so as to stack the forming frame 2 and the top frame 3 onto the base 1 or remove them from the base 1, further facilitating the use of the handmade konjac tofu forming device.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the handle 5 has a groove 51, which is located away from the connection point between the handle 5 and the limiting plate 4. The groove 51 is provided on the handle 5 to facilitate its rotation. The groove 51 is positioned at one end of the handle 5 away from the connection point between the handle 5 and the limiting plate 4, so that after the clamping assembly engages with the hook 31, the groove 51 is away from the rotating frame 6, preventing the rotating frame 6 from obstructing the operation of the handle 5.

[0033] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2The rotating frame 6 is provided with mounting holes, and the movable rod 7 is movably disposed within the mounting holes. The movable rod 7 is installed onto the rotating frame 6 by engaging with the mounting holes on the rotating frame 6, allowing the movable rod 7 to move smoothly on the rotating frame 6, which helps to improve the structural stability of the handmade konjac tofu forming device.

[0034] In this embodiment, the rotating frame 6 is provided with a guide groove 61, the length direction of which is aligned with the axis of the mounting hole. The end of the movable rod 7 furthest from the connector 71 is provided with a mounting head 72, and the mounting head 72 is provided with a guide rod 73 that cooperates with the guide groove 61. By providing the guide groove 61 on the rotating frame 6 and the guide rod 73 on the mounting head 72, the movement direction of the movable rod 7 is restricted, and unexpected rotation during movement is prevented, ensuring a stable fit between the connector 71 and the hook 31.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the connector 71 has an elongated hole 74 through which the hook 31 passes. The elongated hole 74 on the connector 71 allows the hook 31 to pass through, facilitating the engagement of the connector 71 with the hook 31 or the removal of the connector 71 from the hook 31.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for forming handmade konjac tofu, characterized in that: The device includes a base and multiple molding frames stacked on the base. The top of each molding frame has a top frame. The base, the molding frames, and the top frame form a molding cavity. The base also has a clamping assembly, which includes a limiting plate rotatably connected to the base. A handle is rotatably connected to the end of the limiting plate away from the base, and a rotating frame is rotatably connected to the handle. The rotating frame has a movable rod and a spring sleeved on the movable rod. One end of the movable rod has a connector, and the top frame has a hook that cooperates with the connector. The opposite ends of the spring in the extension direction respectively abut against the rotating frame and the movable rod, driving the end of the movable rod with the connector to move closer to the rotating frame.

2. The handmade konjac tofu forming device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base is provided with a support frame that fits into the molding frame, and support blocks are provided at the four corners of the support frame. First positioning blocks are provided at the four corners of the molding frame, and second positioning blocks are provided at the four corners of the top frame. The first positioning blocks on the molding frame located on the support frame are fitted one-to-one with the support blocks. The first positioning blocks on any two adjacent molding frames are fitted one-to-one with each other. The first positioning blocks on the molding frame located below the top frame are fitted one-to-one with the second positioning blocks on the top frame.

3. The handmade konjac tofu forming device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base is provided with a support frame that fits into the molding frame, and the top of the support frame is provided with a first annular groove surrounding the molding cavity. A first sealing ring is provided in the first annular groove, and the bottom of the molding frame is provided with a first protrusion that mates with the first annular groove and abuts against the first sealing ring.

4. The handmade konjac tofu forming device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the molding frame is provided with a second annular groove surrounding the molding cavity, and a second sealing ring is provided in the second annular groove. The first protrusion on the upper molding frame of any two adjacent molding frames cooperates with the second annular groove on the lower molding frame and abuts against the corresponding second sealing ring.

5. The handmade konjac tofu forming device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the top frame is provided with a second protrusion, which engages with the second annular groove on the molding frame located below the top frame and abuts against the corresponding second sealing ring.

6. The handmade konjac tofu forming device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Handles are provided on opposite sides of the base, opposite sides of the molding frame, and opposite sides of the top frame.

7. The handmade konjac tofu forming device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The handle has a groove that is away from the connection between the handle and the limiting plate.

8. The handmade konjac tofu forming device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating frame is provided with mounting holes, and the movable rod is movably disposed within the mounting holes.

9. The handmade konjac tofu forming device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The rotating frame is provided with a guide groove, the length direction of which is consistent with the axis of the mounting hole. The end of the movable rod away from the connector is provided with a mounting head, and the mounting head is provided with a guide rod that cooperates with the guide groove.

10. The handmade konjac tofu forming device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connector head is provided with an elongated hole, through which the hook passes.

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