A candy depositing apparatus mold mounting structure

Abstract

This application relates to the field of candy production equipment technology, and in particular to a mold installation structure for a candy casting device. The structure includes a mold assembly, a transmission component, a horizontal cylinder, and two opposing support plates. The transmission component includes a stationary sprocket, a moving sprocket, an annular chain, an axial positioning block, and a sprocket mounting shaft. The sprocket mounting shaft is laterally fixed between the two support plates. The stationary sprocket and the moving sprocket are respectively fixed to both ends of the sprocket mounting shaft by the axial positioning block. A pin structure extends from the annular chain. The mold assembly is evenly arranged along the length of the annular chain, with both ends inserted and fixed to the pin structure. The horizontal cylinder drives the moving sprocket to move axially along the sprocket mounting shaft, and the left and right movement of the moving sprocket enables rapid locking and separation of the annular chain and the pin structure, facilitating maintenance and replacement. This application features improved production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of confectionery production equipment technology, and in particular to a mold mounting structure for a confectionery casting device. Background Technology

[0002] The candy casting device is a key piece of equipment in candy production. It pours high-temperature liquid syrup into molds, and after the syrup cools and solidifies, it is demolded to complete the production process.

[0003] In related technologies, the installation and disassembly of candy molds are usually achieved by bolt fixing or snap-fit ​​connection. The former uses bolts to fix the mold to the equipment frame, ensuring a stable connection; the latter uses snap-fit ​​on both sides of the mold to cooperate with the slots on the equipment frame for fixation, making the operation simple.

[0004] The existing candy mold installation methods have the following problems: bolt fixing requires special tools to loosen each bolt one by one, which is time-consuming and easily causes thread wear; the clips will also wear and deform after long-term use, leading to loosening, thus affecting production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] To improve production efficiency, this application provides a mold mounting structure for a candy casting device.

[0006] The technical solution for the mold installation structure of a candy pouring device provided in this application is as follows: A mold mounting structure for a candy casting device includes a mold assembly, a transmission component, a horizontal cylinder, and two opposing support plates. The transmission component includes a stationary sprocket, a moving sprocket, an annular chain, an axial positioning block, and a sprocket mounting shaft. The sprocket mounting shaft is laterally fixed between the two support plates. The stationary sprocket and the moving sprocket are respectively fixed to both ends of the sprocket mounting shaft by the axial positioning block. A pin structure extends from the annular chain. The mold assembly is evenly arranged along the length of the annular chain, and its two ends are inserted and fixed to the pin structure. The horizontal cylinder drives the moving sprocket to move axially along the sprocket mounting shaft.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the left and right movement of the moving sprocket is used to achieve rapid locking and separation of the ring chain and the pin structure, which facilitates maintenance and replacement and indirectly improves production efficiency.

[0008] Preferably, the insertion positions at both ends of the mold assembly are arranged in an off-axis configuration.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the occurrence of complete jamming between the pin structure and the mold hole due to minor deviations during processing or installation is reduced, thus improving fault tolerance. Preferably, the two ends of the sprocket mounting shaft are laterally fixed between the two bracket plates by flanges.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solutions, the axial installation accuracy of the sprocket mounting shaft can be improved, and the axial movement caused by vibration or load changes can be reduced.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission assembly further includes a guide assembly located directly below the transmission assembly. The guide assembly includes a guide rod, a sliding seat, and a slider. The guide rod is parallel to the sprocket mounting shaft. The sliding seat has an L-shaped structure. The top of the sliding seat is fixedly connected to the moving sprocket, and the bottom is slidably engaged with the guide rod through the slider.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, precise linear guidance is provided for the axial movement of the moving sprocket, reducing the risk of skewing or jamming caused by the thrust of the horizontal cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, the top of the sliding seat is open, and a ball bearing and a rotating flange are sequentially arranged between the sliding seat and the sprocket mounting shaft.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solutions, wear is reduced and the stability of chain drive is ensured.

[0015] Preferably, there are at least two sliders, and the upper surface of the slider is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding seat by bolts.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the lateral force generated in the chain drive can be effectively resisted, and the tilting or jamming of the sliding seat during the movement process can be reduced.

[0017] Preferably, a reinforcing rib is provided between the inner wall and the upper surface of the sliding seat.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solutions, the bending and torsional resistance of the sliding seat has been improved.

[0019] Preferably, the horizontal cylinder is fixed to a bracket plate near the moving sprocket and located between the sprocket mounting shaft and the guide rod. The horizontal cylinder is connected to the outer wall of the sliding seat via a connecting rod.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solutions, power loss is reduced and response speed is improved.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. The left and right movement of the drive sprocket enables the rapid locking and unlocking of the ring chain and the pin structure, facilitating maintenance and replacement and indirectly improving production efficiency; 2. Reduce the occurrence of situations where the pin structure and mold hole are completely jammed due to minor deviations during processing or installation, and improve fault tolerance; 3. Improved the axial installation accuracy of the sprocket mounting shaft, reducing axial movement caused by vibration or load changes. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the guide component in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support plate; 2. Mold assembly; 3. Horizontal cylinder; 31. Connecting rod; 4. Guide assembly; 41. Guide rod; 42. Sliding seat; 43. Reinforcing rib; 44. Slider; 5. Transmission assembly; 51. Sprocket mounting shaft; 52. Stationary sprocket; 53. Moving sprocket; 54. Annular chain; 541. Pin structure; 55. Rotating flange; 56. Ball bearing; 57. Axial positioning block; 58. Flange. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-2 This application will be described in further detail.

[0026] This application discloses a mold mounting structure for a candy casting device. (Refer to...) Figure 1-2 A candy casting device mold mounting structure includes a mold assembly 2, a transmission component 5, a horizontal cylinder 3, and two opposing support plates 1. The transmission component 5 includes a stationary sprocket 52, a moving sprocket 53, an annular chain 54, an axial positioning block 57, and a sprocket mounting shaft 51. The sprocket mounting shaft 51 is laterally fixed between the two support plates 1. The stationary sprocket 52 and the moving sprocket 53 are respectively fixed to the two ends of the sprocket mounting shaft 51 by the axial positioning block 57. A pin structure 541 extends from the annular chain 54. The mold assembly 2 is evenly arranged along the length of the annular chain 54, and its two ends are inserted and fixed to the pin structure 541. The horizontal cylinder 3 drives the moving sprocket 53 to move axially along the sprocket mounting shaft 51.

[0027] Correspondingly, the sprocket mounting shaft 51 is horizontally fixed by the bracket plate 1 to reduce vibration and offset. The moving sprocket 53 and the stationary sprocket 52 cooperate with the axial positioning block 57 to form a stable transmission system on the sprocket mounting shaft 51, ensuring the synchronous movement and transmission accuracy of the ring chain 54. The mold group 2 operates in a cycle with the ring chain 54 to realize the continuous pouring of candy syrup.

[0028] Furthermore, the stationary sprocket 52 is fixed in axial position on the sprocket mounting shaft 51, while the moving sprocket 53 is driven to move axially by the horizontal cylinder 3. When the moving sprocket 53 moves to the left, the sprocket spacing decreases, and the two ends of the mold assembly 2 form a locking engagement with the chain pin structure 541. When the moving sprocket 53 moves to the right, the sprocket spacing increases, and the connection between the pin and the mold assembly 2 is randomly released.

[0029] In summary, this structural design controls the sprocket spacing change through linear displacement and simplifies the positioning and fixing process of mold group 2 by using pin structure 541. It eliminates the need for complex tools or long downtime, reduces human operation errors, and has the functions of quick locking and convenient disassembly of mold group 2, effectively improving maintenance efficiency and production efficiency.

[0030] Specifically, the insertion positions at both ends of the mold assembly 2 are not on the same axis, which reduces the risk of the pin structure 541 getting stuck with the mold hole due to minor deviations during processing or installation. It allows for a certain angular or radial deviation, reduces assembly stress, and improves fault tolerance.

[0031] Furthermore, the asymmetrical plug-in connection can distribute the force on the mold assembly 2, reduce the risk of stress concentration at a single point, and when the spacing of the moving sprocket 53 is adjusted, the off-axis plug-in connection can more flexibly adapt to the disassembly requirements of the mold assembly 2 and reduce mechanical interference.

[0032] On the other hand, flanges 58 are installed between the two ends of the sprocket mounting shaft 51 and the two support plates 1. The flanges 58 are rigidly connected to the support plates 1 by bolts. Their lateral fixing method can resist the lateral force during chain drive and accurately control the axial position of the sprocket mounting shaft 51, reducing axial movement or off-center load caused by vibration or load changes. The uniform support surface provided by the flanges 58 disperses the force on the shaft, further reducing the risk of deformation caused by single-point stress concentration. It can withstand large torque and is suitable for heavy-duty equipment. Installation errors can also be flexibly compensated by adjusting the preload of the flange bolts.

[0033] In addition, a guide assembly 4 is fixed directly below the transmission assembly 5. The guide assembly 4 includes a guide rod 41, a sliding seat 42, and a slider 44. The guide rod 41 is parallel to the sprocket mounting shaft 51. The sliding seat 42 has an L-shaped structure. The top of the sliding seat 42 is fixedly connected to the moving sprocket 53, and the bottom is slidably engaged with the guide rod 41 through the slider 44.

[0034] Correspondingly, the guide rod 41 and the sprocket mounting shaft 51 form a double physical limit, providing precise linear guidance for the axial movement of the moving sprocket 53, reducing the skewing or jamming caused by the thrust of the horizontal cylinder 3, and improving motion stability.

[0035] Furthermore, the low-friction engagement between the slider 44 and the guide rod 41 enables the sliding seat 42 to quickly respond to the thrust of the horizontal cylinder 3, achieving precise axial movement of the moving sprocket 53, thereby quickly completing the fixing or separation of the mold assembly 2. The guide assembly 4 indirectly ensures the synchronization of the mold assembly 2 on the annular chain 54 by stabilizing the movement trajectory of the moving sprocket 53, reducing slurry overflow or product defects caused by chain vibration during pouring.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, two sliders 44 are provided. The upper surfaces of the two sliders 44 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding seat 42 by bolts. This can distribute the axial movement load of the moving sprocket 53 to multiple contact points, effectively resisting the lateral force generated during chain transmission. This reduces the movement vibration caused by the straightness error or installation deviation of the guide rod 41, as well as the misalignment of the pin and the mold assembly 2 caused by uneven force on one side. This ensures that the sliding seat 42 remains stable during movement and reduces the risk of wear or deformation of the guide rod 41.

[0037] Furthermore, the clearance between the slider 44 and the guide rod 41 can be quickly adjusted by tightening and loosening the bolts to adapt to different load requirements or compensate for wear after long-term use, enhance the overall structural rigidity, reduce the positional displacement of the mold group 2 caused by vibration transmission in the chain drive, and the bolt-fixed slider 44 structure can also withstand frequent disassembly and assembly cycles, reduce performance degradation caused by loosening or wear, and extend the service life of the components.

[0038] In the process described above, the top of the sliding seat 42 has an open structure, and a ball bearing 56 and a rotating flange 55 are installed sequentially between the sliding seat 42 and the sprocket mounting shaft 51. This can accommodate minor misalignment between the sliding seat 42 and the sprocket mounting shaft 51. The ball bearing 56 is responsible for providing low-friction rotation between the sliding seat 42 and the sprocket mounting shaft 51, and at the same time bears the radial force of the chain drive and the axial thrust of the cylinder, reducing power loss and early wear caused by uneven force, and ensuring the smooth transmission of the ring chain 54.

[0039] Furthermore, the rotating flange 55 provides a rotary connection function, and its sealing structure reduces grease loss and contaminant intrusion, lowering maintenance frequency. The lightweight and low-friction characteristics of the ball bearing 56, combined with the rotational stability of the rotating flange 55, can support higher speeds and reduce the risk of overheating and deformation.

[0040] In summary, the rotating flange 55 and the ball bearing 56 work together to improve the flexibility and response speed of the rotating components, making them suitable for high-load scenarios and effectively extending the fatigue life of the structure.

[0041] Meanwhile, a reinforcing rib 43 is fixed between the inner wall and the upper surface of the L-shaped sliding seat 42, which can distribute the stress to a larger area and improve the bending and torsional resistance of the sliding seat 42.

[0042] Furthermore, during the continuous movement of the candy pouring device, the reinforcing rib 43 can effectively reduce the vibration of the sliding seat 42 caused by chain transmission or cylinder drive, ensure the synchronicity of the movement of the mold group 2, reduce the elastic deformation during axial movement through rigid support, improve the repeatability of the positioning of the moving sprocket 53, and at the same time withstand the periodic impact load of the mold group 2 frequently starting and stopping during the pouring process, reducing the risk of cracking.

[0043] In addition, the horizontal cylinder 3 is fixed on the bracket plate 1 near the moving sprocket 53 and is located between the sprocket mounting shaft 51 and the guide rod 41, which improves space utilization and reduces mechanical interference. The horizontal cylinder 3 is connected to the outer wall of the sliding seat 42 through the connecting rod 31. Its thrust direction is consistent with the moving direction of the moving sprocket 53. It can directly act on the sliding seat 42 through the connecting rod 31 to ensure the accuracy of the moving sprocket 53 moving axially along the sprocket mounting shaft 51, improve the response speed, and reduce the force transmission deviation caused by indirect connection. Moreover, the connection point on the outer wall is close to the center of gravity of the sliding seat 42, which reduces the deflection of the sliding seat 42 caused by the torque effect when the thrust is applied.

[0044] The implementation principle of the mold installation structure of the candy casting device in this application embodiment is as follows: the stationary sprocket 52 is fixed in axial position on the sprocket mounting shaft 51, and the moving sprocket 53 is driven to move axially by the horizontal cylinder 3. When the moving sprocket 53 moves to the left, the sprocket spacing decreases, and the two ends of the mold assembly 2 form a locking fit with the chain pin structure 541; when the moving sprocket 53 moves to the right, the sprocket spacing increases, and the connection between the pin and the mold assembly 2 is randomly released. This structure design controls the change of sprocket spacing through linear displacement and simplifies the positioning and fixing process of the mold assembly 2 by using the pin structure 541. It eliminates the need for complex tools or long downtime, reduces human operation errors, and has the functions of quick mold fixing and convenient disassembly, effectively improving maintenance efficiency and production efficiency.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," "third," and similar terms used in this application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. The terms "an" or "a" and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "comprising" or "including" and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding "comprising" or "including" encompass the elements or objects listed following "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Above," "below," "left," "right," etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0046] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A mold installation structure for a candy casting device, characterized in that, The system includes a mold assembly (2), a transmission assembly (5), a horizontal cylinder (3), and two opposing support plates (1). The transmission assembly (5) includes a stationary sprocket (52), a moving sprocket (53), an annular chain (54), an axial positioning block (57), and a sprocket mounting shaft (51). The sprocket mounting shaft (51) is laterally fixed between the two support plates (1). The stationary sprocket (52) and the moving sprocket (53) are respectively fixed to the two ends of the sprocket mounting shaft (51) by the axial positioning block (57). A pin structure (541) extends from the annular chain (54). The mold assembly (2) is evenly arranged along the length of the annular chain (54), and its two ends are inserted and fixed to the pin structure (541). The horizontal cylinder (3) drives the moving sprocket (53) to move axially along the sprocket mounting shaft (51).

2. The mold installation structure for a candy casting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion positions at both ends of the mold assembly (2) are set to be opposite axes.

3. The mold installation structure for a candy casting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the sprocket mounting shaft (51) are laterally fixed between the two bracket plates (1) by flanges (58).

4. The mold installation structure for a candy casting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a guide assembly (4) located directly below the transmission assembly (5). The guide assembly (4) includes a guide rod (41), a sliding seat (42), and a slider (44). The guide rod (41) is parallel to the sprocket mounting shaft (51). The sliding seat (42) has an L-shaped structure. The top of the sliding seat (42) is fixedly connected to the moving sprocket (53), and the bottom is slidably engaged with the guide rod (41) through the slider (44).

5. The mold installation structure for a candy casting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the sliding seat (42) is open, and a ball bearing (56) and a rotating flange (55) are arranged sequentially between the sliding seat (42) and the sprocket mounting shaft (51).

6. The mold installation structure for a candy casting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are at least two sliders (44), and the upper surface of the slider (44) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding seat (42) by bolts.

7. The mold installation structure for a candy casting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A reinforcing rib (43) is provided between the inner wall and the upper surface of the sliding seat (42).

8. The mold installation structure for a candy casting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The horizontal cylinder (3) is fixed on the bracket plate (1) near the moving sprocket (53) and is located between the sprocket mounting shaft (51) and the guide rod (41). The horizontal cylinder (3) is connected to the outer wall of the sliding seat (42) through the connecting rod (31).

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