A food mixing and seasoning device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a food mixing and seasoning device, relating to the field of food processing technology. It includes a support frame, a mixing box, a feeding mechanism, a stirring mechanism, and a discharge pipe. The mixing box is fixed to the support frame, with a feeding mechanism at its upper end and a stirring mechanism inside. The bottom is connected to the discharge pipe. By setting up a feeding mechanism consisting of a baffle, a limiting rod, a telescopic rod, and a spring, this utility model solves the problems of poor sealing and inconvenient operation of traditional feeding ports, achieving orderly addition and automatic locking of seasonings, thus improving the convenience of adding ingredients and operational safety. By setting up a stirring mechanism, a servo motor drives a transmission rod to engage two sets of active gears with different numbers of teeth with a driven gear ring, causing the upper and lower fixed plates to rotate at different speeds. This solves the problems of uneven mixing and dead zones in traditional stirring devices, effectively improving material turning efficiency and mixing uniformity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, specifically to a food mixing and seasoning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the food processing industry, mixing and seasoning is a key process in the production of ready-to-eat meals, seasoned foods, and other products. Traditional mixing equipment often uses a single-speed stirring structure. When processing complex materials containing solid particles and liquid seasonings, uneven stirring force and uneven flow field distribution often lead to uneven mixing, local agglomeration, or sedimentation and stratification of the materials.

[0003] In the existing technology, some mixers are only equipped with a single layer of stirring paddles, which are driven by a motor through direct drive. The stirring speed of the upper and lower areas is the same. When processing viscous materials or materials with large density differences, this structure is prone to forming stirring dead zones, resulting in insufficient material circulation, uneven seasoning, and the need to extend the stirring time, which affects production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a food mixing and seasoning device that has the advantages of convenient addition and uniform mixing, and solves the problems of poor sealing and uneven stirring.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a food mixing and seasoning device, wherein the mixing mechanism includes a support frame, a mixing box and a discharge pipe, the upper end of the support frame is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mixing box, and the inner wall of the mixing box is fixedly connected to the upper end of the discharge pipe; The mixing chamber is equipped with a stirring mechanism inside and a feeding mechanism at the top. The stirring mechanism is used for food mixing and processing, and the feeding mechanism is used for adding seasonings.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the stirring mechanism includes a servo motor, a transmission rod, a drive gear, a driven gear ring, a fixed plate, and a stirring plate. The output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transmission rod, the upper end of the transmission rod is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two drive gears respectively, the tooth surface of the drive gear meshes with the tooth surface of the driven gear ring, the surface of the driven gear ring is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed plate, and the inner wall of the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the stirring plate.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the stirring mechanism is provided with an auxiliary mechanism, which includes a bearing seat, an observation box, and a bearing ring. The upper end of the bearing seat is fixedly connected to the lower end of the observation box, and the inner wall of the mixing box is fixedly connected to the surface of the bearing ring.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the surface of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mixing chamber, the surface of the fixing plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mixing chamber, and the surface of the driven gear ring is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mixing chamber via a sliding groove.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the inner wall of the bearing seat is rotatably connected to the surface of the transmission rod, the surface of the observation box is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the mixing box, the two end surfaces of the bearing ring are rotatably connected to the surfaces of the two fixed plates respectively, and the drive gear is disposed inside the observation box.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding plate, a baffle, a limiting rod, a telescopic rod, a spring, and a mounting plate. The upper surface of the feeding plate is rotatably connected to the surface of the baffle. The inner wall of the baffle is in contact with the surface of the limiting rod. The rear end of the limiting rod is fixedly connected to the front end of the telescopic rod. The spring is sleeved on the surface of the telescopic rod. The rear end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the upper end of the mixing box is fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding plate, the surface of the limiting rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the feeding plate through a sliding groove, and the lower end of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the feeding plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model solves the problems of inconvenient addition, uneven mixing, and poor discharge in the food seasoning process by setting an integrated mixing mechanism, and achieves the effects of accurate addition, uniform mixing, and continuous and stable discharge.

[0013] 2. By setting up a feeding mechanism, this utility model solves the problems of poor sealing and cumbersome operation of traditional feeding ports, realizes orderly addition of seasonings and automatic locking of baffles, and improves the convenience of adding ingredients and the safety of operation.

[0014] 3. This utility model solves the problems of uneven mixing and dead zones by setting up a stirring mechanism. It achieves differentiated mixing of multiple mixing plates through two-stage differential transmission, thereby improving the mixing uniformity and work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main three-dimensional structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the stirring mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the main body in vertical cross-section provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Mixing mechanism; 101. Support frame; 102. Mixing box; 103. Discharge pipe; 2. Stirring mechanism; 201. Servo motor; 202. Transmission rod; 203. Drive gear; 204. Driven gear ring; 205. Fixing plate; 206. Stirring plate; 3. Auxiliary mechanism; 301. Bearing seat; 302. Observation box; 303. Bearing ring; 4. Feeding mechanism; 401. Feeding plate; 402. Baffle; 403. Limiting rod; 404. Telescopic rod; 405. Spring; 406. Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0019] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0020] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0021] Example 1 Reference Figure 1-4 The first embodiment of this utility model provides a mixing mechanism 1 including a support frame 101, a mixing box 102 and a discharge pipe 103. The upper end of the support frame 101 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mixing box 102, and the inner wall of the mixing box 102 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the discharge pipe 103. A stirring mechanism 2 is provided inside the mixing box 102, and a feeding mechanism 4 is provided at the upper end of the mixing box 102. The stirring mechanism 2 is used for food mixing and processing, and the feeding mechanism 4 is used for adding seasonings.

[0022] Specifically, the mixing mechanism 1, through the support frame 101, mixing box 102, and feeding, stirring, and discharging components, solves the problems of dispersed functions and poor operation connection of traditional food mixing equipment. The support frame 101 provides stable support for the overall structure. The mixing box 102, as the core working cavity, connects the feeding mechanism 4 and the stirring mechanism 2 vertically and smoothly discharges materials through the bottom discharge pipe 103 to avoid material residue. The coordinated layout of the feeding mechanism 4 and the stirring mechanism 2 enables the addition and efficient mixing of seasonings, improving the continuity and automation of processing.

[0023] Furthermore, firstly, when the food mixing and seasoning operation begins, the operator feeds the ingredients to be processed into the mixing box 102 through the feeding plate 401. The feeding plate 401 is located at the top of the mixing box 102, and its structure facilitates the smooth introduction of materials. Seasonings are added through the feeding mechanism 4, and the food is mixed and processed through the stirring mechanism 2. The valve of the discharge pipe 103 at the bottom of the mixing box 102 is opened, and the mixed food is automatically discharged under gravity and enters the next process.

[0024] Example 2 The second embodiment of this utility model provides a stirring mechanism 2 including a servo motor 201, a transmission rod 202, a driving gear 203, a driven gear ring 204, a fixed plate 205, and a stirring plate 206. The output end of the servo motor 201 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transmission rod 202, and the upper end of the transmission rod 202 is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two driving gears 203 respectively. The tooth surfaces of the driving gears 203 mesh with the tooth surfaces of the driven gear ring 204. The surface of the driven gear ring 204 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed plate 205, and the inner wall of the fixed plate 205 is fixedly connected to the surface of the stirring plate 206. An auxiliary mechanism 3 is provided on the stirring mechanism 2, and the auxiliary mechanism 3 includes a bearing seat 301 and an observation... The container 302 and the bearing ring 303 are fixedly connected. The upper end of the bearing seat 301 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the observation box 302. The inner wall of the mixing box 102 is fixedly connected to the surface of the bearing ring 303. The surface of the servo motor 201 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mixing box 102. The surface of the fixing plate 205 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mixing box 102. The surface of the driven gear ring 204 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mixing box 102 through a sliding groove. The inner wall of the bearing seat 301 is rotatably connected to the surface of the transmission rod 202. The surface of the observation box 302 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the mixing box 102. The two ends of the bearing ring 303 are rotatably connected to the surfaces of the two fixing plates 205 respectively. The driving gear 203 is set inside the observation box 302.

[0025] Specifically, the stirring mechanism 2 solves the problems of uneven mixing and dead zones in traditional stirring devices by meshing the double-stage driving gear 203 with the driven gear ring 204 with different numbers of teeth. The upper and lower fixed plates 205 are driven by the servo motor 201 and driven by the transmission rod 202 to achieve independent rotation at different speeds. Together with the stirring plate 206 installed in the fixed plate 205, a gradient and asymmetric stirring flow field is formed, which improves the material turning efficiency and mixing uniformity. The bearing ring 303, bearing seat 301, and observation box 302 work together to support the transmission structure, enhance the stability of operation, and facilitate real-time observation of the gear meshing status.

[0026] Furthermore, once all materials are added to the mixing chamber 102, the stirring mechanism 2 can be activated. The hybrid power originates from a servo motor 201 installed at the bottom of the mixing chamber 102. Its output end is vertically connected to a transmission rod 202, which penetrates the interior of the mixing chamber 102. Two drive gears 203 with different numbers of teeth are fixed at its upper end. These two drive gears 203 mesh with driven gear rings 204 installed around the two fixed plates 205, and the number of teeth on the driven gear rings 204 matches the corresponding number of teeth on the drive gears 203, forming two independent gear transmissions. After the servo motor 201 is started, the power is transmitted through the transmission... The transmission rod 202 transmits power to the drive gear 203, which in turn drives the upper and lower fixed plates 205 to rotate around the axis of the transmission rod 202. Due to the different gear transmission ratios, the two fixed plates 205 operate at different speeds, thereby achieving differentiated stirring effects. During the rotation of the fixed plate 205, the stirring plate 206 installed inside it fully stirs and mixes the ingredients and seasonings in the mixing box 102. Due to the difference in speed, the upper and lower stirring plates 206 form an asymmetrical flow field distribution, which effectively avoids dead corners and stratification during the material mixing process, and improves the mixing uniformity. After the stirring process continues for a certain period of time, the material achieves the expected mixing effect.

[0027] Example 3 The third embodiment of this utility model provides a feeding mechanism 4 including a feeding plate 401, a baffle 402, a limiting rod 403, a telescopic rod 404, a spring 405, and a mounting plate 406. The upper surface of the feeding plate 401 is rotatably connected to the surface of the baffle 402. The inner wall of the baffle 402 is in contact with the surface of the limiting rod 403. The rear end of the limiting rod 403 is fixedly connected to the front end of the telescopic rod 404. The spring 405 is sleeved on the surface of the telescopic rod 404. The rear end of the telescopic rod 404 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate 406. The upper end of the mixing box 102 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding plate 401. The surface of the limiting rod 403 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the feeding plate 401 through a sliding groove. The lower end of the mounting plate 406 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the feeding plate 401.

[0028] Specifically, the feeding mechanism 4, through the cooperation of the baffle 402, the limiting rod 403, the telescopic rod 404, and the spring 405, solves the problems of poor sealing and cumbersome operation of traditional feeding ports. When the limiting rod 403 is inserted into the baffle 402 under the elastic force of the spring 405, it can effectively lock the position of the baffle 402, preventing it from being accidentally opened due to vibration or internal airflow impact during equipment operation, thus ensuring the sealing and safety of the mixing process. When seasoning needs to be added, simply pull the limiting rod 403 to overcome the elastic force of the spring 405 and disengage it from the baffle 402, and the feeding port can be rotated open. The operation is simple and the response is rapid.

[0029] Furthermore, after the ingredients are added, the limiting pin fixed on the baffle 402 needs to be pulled out from the locked position to release the mechanical limitation on the baffle 402. Then, the baffle 402 can rotate around its axis to open the multiple seasoning inlets behind it. According to the process requirements, different types of seasonings can be added to the mixing box 102 sequentially or simultaneously through the corresponding inlets to ensure the accuracy and order of the ingredients. After the feeding process is completed, the baffle 402 is reset and the limiting pin is reinserted to ensure the sealing and safety of the equipment during operation.

[0030] Working principle: First, at the start of the food mixing and seasoning operation, the operator feeds the ingredients to be processed into the mixing chamber 102 through the feed plate 401. The feed plate 401 is located at the top of the mixing chamber 102, and its structure facilitates the smooth introduction of materials. After the ingredients are added, the limiting pin fixed to the baffle 402 needs to be pulled out from the locked position to release the mechanical limitation on the baffle 402. Subsequently, the baffle 402 can rotate around its axis, thereby opening multiple seasoning inlets behind it. According to process requirements, different types of seasonings can be fed inlets sequentially or simultaneously. The feed is added into the mixing chamber 102 through the appropriate inlet to ensure the accuracy and sequence of the feeding process. After the feeding process is completed, the baffle 402 is reset and the limit pin is reinserted to ensure the sealing and safety of the equipment during operation. Once all materials have been added to the mixing chamber 102, the stirring mechanism 2 can be started. The hybrid power comes from the servo motor 201 installed at the bottom of the mixing chamber 102, whose output end is vertically connected to a transmission rod 202. The transmission rod 202 passes through the interior of the mixing chamber 102 and has two active motors with different numbers of teeth fixed at its upper end. The two driving gears 203 mesh with driven gear rings 204 mounted on the periphery of the two fixed plates 205, respectively. The number of teeth on the driven gear rings 204 matches the corresponding driving gears 203, forming two independent gear drives. After the servo motor 201 starts, the power is transmitted to the driving gears 203 through the transmission rod 202, thereby driving the upper and lower fixed plates 205 to rotate around the axis of the transmission rod 202. Due to the different gear ratios, the two fixed plates 205 rotate at different speeds, thus achieving differentiated stirring effects. During the rotation of the fixed plate 205, the stirring plate 206 installed inside it fully stirs and mixes the ingredients and seasonings in the mixing box 102. Due to the difference in rotation speed, the upper and lower stirring plates 206 form an asymmetrical flow field distribution, which effectively avoids dead corners and stratification during the material mixing process and improves the mixing uniformity. After the stirring process continues for a certain period of time, the material reaches the expected mixing effect. At this time, the valve of the discharge pipe 103 at the bottom of the mixing box 102 is opened, and the mixed food is automatically discharged under the action of gravity and enters the next process.

[0031] In summary: the coordinated operation of the feeding plate, rotatable baffle, and limit pin enables the orderly addition of ingredients and various seasonings. The servo motor drives the transmission rod to engage two sets of active gears with different numbers of teeth and driven gear rings, achieving synchronous rotation of the upper and lower fixed plates at different speeds. Ultimately, under the multi-layer differentiated stirring action, the food and seasonings are uniformly mixed, improving mixing efficiency and product quality consistency.

[0032] The servo motors used in this application can be additionally equipped with protective measures that are common knowledge in the field of this technology under different usage environments, including but not limited to the following methods, such as protective covers for equipment protection, dustproof nets for equipment dust prevention, and sealing components or waterproof coatings for equipment waterproofing, which are commonly used by those skilled in the art.

[0033] It should be noted that (servo motor, drive gear, driven gear ring, bearing housing, telescopic rod and spring) are existing devices or equipment, or devices or equipment that can be implemented by existing technology. The power supply, connection method, usage method, power source, fixing method, installation method, control method, etc. of the device, as well as the materials of each accessory and the selection of various parameters are common knowledge to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail in this application document.

[0034] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0035] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0036] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0037] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution 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 solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution 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 food mixing and seasoning device, characterized by: The invention includes a food processing mixing mechanism (1), the mixing mechanism (1) including a support frame (101), a mixing box (102) and a discharge pipe (103), the upper end of the support frame (101) being fixedly connected to the lower end of the mixing box (102), and the inner wall of the mixing box (102) being fixedly connected to the upper end of the discharge pipe (103); The mixing chamber (102) is equipped with a stirring mechanism (2) inside and a feeding mechanism (4) is provided at the upper end of the mixing chamber (102). The stirring mechanism (2) is used for food mixing and processing, and the feeding mechanism (4) is used for adding seasonings.

2. A food mixing and seasoning device according to claim 1, wherein: The stirring mechanism (2) includes a servo motor (201), a transmission rod (202), a drive gear (203), a driven gear ring (204), a fixed plate (205), and a stirring plate (206). The output end of the servo motor (201) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transmission rod (202). The upper end of the transmission rod (202) is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the two drive gears (203). The tooth surface of the drive gear (203) meshes with the tooth surface of the driven gear ring (204). The surface of the driven gear ring (204) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixed plate (205). The inner wall of the fixed plate (205) is fixedly connected to the surface of the stirring plate (206).

3. A food mixing and seasoning device according to claim 2, wherein: The stirring mechanism (2) is provided with an auxiliary mechanism (3), which includes a bearing seat (301), an observation box (302) and a bearing ring (303). The upper end of the bearing seat (301) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the observation box (302), and the inner wall of the mixing box (102) is fixedly connected to the surface of the bearing ring (303).

4. A food mixing and seasoning device as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The surface of the servo motor (201) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the mixing box (102), the surface of the fixing plate (205) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mixing box (102), and the surface of the driven gear ring (204) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mixing box (102) through a sliding groove.

5. A food mixing and seasoning device as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The inner wall of the bearing seat (301) is rotatably connected to the surface of the transmission rod (202), the surface of the observation box (302) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the mixing box (102), the two ends of the bearing ring (303) are rotatably connected to the surfaces of the two fixing plates (205) respectively, and the drive gear (203) is located inside the observation box (302).

6. A food mixing and seasoning device as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The feeding mechanism (4) includes a feeding plate (401), a baffle (402), a limiting rod (403), a telescopic rod (404), a spring (405), and a mounting plate (406). The upper surface of the feeding plate (401) is rotatably connected to the surface of the baffle (402). The inner wall of the baffle (402) is in contact with the surface of the limiting rod (403). The rear end of the limiting rod (403) is fixedly connected to the front end of the telescopic rod (404). The spring (405) is sleeved on the surface of the telescopic rod (404). The rear end of the telescopic rod (404) is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate (406).

7. A food mixing and seasoning device as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The upper end of the mixing box (102) is fixedly connected with the lower end of the feeding plate (401), the surface of the limiting rod (403) is slidably connected with the inner wall of the feeding plate (401) through a sliding groove, and the lower end of the mounting plate (406) is fixedly connected with the upper end of the feeding plate (401).

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