A pellet assisted forming device and apparatus coated with a nano-highly hydrophobic coating

Abstract

The utility model relates to food processing technical field especially relates to a kind of pill auxiliary forming device of coating nanometer high hydrophobic coating, including the receiving groove being set in pill outlet, the receiving groove is sequentially inclined to be provided with several forming grooves along the direction of pill drop;Opposite inclination is set between adjacent forming grooves, so that pill is subjected to multidirectional centrifugal force in the process of rolling step by step, avoid the oval deformation caused by unidirectional rolling, so that the uninterrupted rolling of pill is from initial blank to ball, realize the continuous plasticity to pill, so that pill gradually regularizes to circular, and then realize the uniformity of pill product form, regular production, improve the sensory quality of consumer, solve the problem of irregularity of pill production form in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing technology, specifically to a pellet-forming auxiliary device and equipment with a nano-hydrophobic coating. Background Technology

[0002] In food processing, to enhance consumers' sensory experience and optimize nutrition, various food ingredients are often processed into meatballs to preserve the unique flavor of the food and meet the diverse needs of consumers.

[0003] In the production of large-sized meatballs, the problem of irregular shapes persists, primarily manifesting as non-circular shapes, especially spindle shapes. This issue stems from the fact that when the meatball forming machine cuts a fixed amount of filling with a cutter, the relatively heavy filling sags under gravity, indirectly causing the meatballs to stretch during forming. This results in irregular spindle or elliptical shapes, with some even having long pointed ends or tails, making it impossible to achieve a uniform and regular shape. This severely impacts the appearance quality and standardized production. To avoid affecting the product's visual appeal, irregular meatballs are typically manually picked over, which is inefficient, costly, and detrimental to the standardized industrial production of meatballs.

[0004] For example, Chinese utility model patent CN214710149U discloses a meatball forming device, including a discharging mechanism and a forming mechanism. The discharging mechanism includes a body with a tray at the bottom, a stirring component, and a forming component. The forming mechanism includes a forming water tank on the tray. The forming water tank is equipped with a temperature controller and a water pump switch. The temperature controller can control the opening and closing of the water pump switch. A steaming tank is provided on one side of the forming water tank. A circulating water pipe is provided between the forming water tank and the steaming tank. The circulating water pipe is equipped with a water pump. The water pump switch can control the opening and closing of the water pump. The temperature controller controls the flow of high-temperature water in the circulating water pipe into and out of the forming water tank, keeping the temperature in the forming water tank within the optimal meatball forming temperature range. This ensures that the meatballs are formed completely, not loose, and have a good taste. Another method involves directly dropping the cut meatballs into the forming water tank for forming. However, this device does not overcome the influence of gravity on the shape of the meatballs; it only achieves rapid shaping, resulting in poor shape regularity and affecting the aesthetics for sale. Chinese utility model patent CN206062087U discloses a ball-forming machine, including a pushing body, a crushing body, a drip pipe, a cutter, a ball-forming area, a chassis, and a machine body. The pushing body consists of a rotary motor, a belt, pushing wheels, a pushing rod, a pushing plate, and a pushing hopper. The rotary motor is connected to the pushing wheels via a belt. The pushing rod is surrounded by pushing wheels, and the pushing plate is connected to the pushing rod. While this method forms the balls through pushing, it cannot achieve uniformity in shape or form. Therefore, for the industrialized and standardized production of balls, there is an urgent need for an auxiliary forming device to help ensure uniform and regular ball shapes, improve the yield rate of ball products, save on subsequent manual sorting and manufacturing costs, and achieve standardized industrial production of balls. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problem of irregular shapes in the production of meatballs in existing technologies, this utility model provides a meatball auxiliary forming device and equipment with a nano-hydrophobic coating.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: This utility model provides a pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating, including a receiving groove at the pellet outlet, and a plurality of forming grooves arranged at an incline along the direction of pellet fall; adjacent forming grooves are arranged at opposite inclines, and the pellets divided at the pellet outlet roll down from top to bottom into the forming grooves and are formed into spheres.

[0007] Optionally, a pellet shaping mechanism is provided below the receiving groove for shaping the pellets into a spherical shape.

[0008] Optionally, the meatball shaping mechanism is a deep fryer or a boiling pot.

[0009] Optionally, the inclination angle of the forming groove near the ball outlet is smaller than that of the other forming grooves.

[0010] Optionally, the receiving groove is hinged to the ball outlet position.

[0011] Optionally, a crossbeam is provided on the receiving groove, and a pull ring is provided on the crossbeam.

[0012] Optionally, both the receiving groove and the forming groove are U-shaped grooves, and the cross-section of the forming groove is an arc-shaped cross-section, with the radius of the arc-shaped cross-section differing from the diameter of the ball outlet by 2 to 3 mm.

[0013] Optionally, both the receiving groove and the forming groove are provided with a nano-hydrophobic coating.

[0014] Optionally, the nano-hydrophobic coating is a nano-Teflon coating or a nano-composite ceramic coating.

[0015] This utility model also provides a meatball production equipment, including the above-mentioned meatball auxiliary forming device with a nano-hydrophobic coating.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention provides an auxiliary forming device for pellets coated with a nano-hydrophobic coating. It includes a receiving groove at the pellet outlet, with several forming grooves arranged at an incline along the pellet's falling direction. Adjacent forming grooves are arranged at opposing inclines. The pellets, segmented at the outlet, roll sequentially from top to bottom into the forming grooves and are formed into spheres. The opposing inclines of the adjacent forming grooves allow the pellets to be subjected to multi-directional centrifugal force during their progressive rolling, preventing elliptical deformation caused by unidirectional rolling. This ensures uninterrupted rolling from the initial blank to the sphere, achieving continuous shaping and gradually normalizing the pellets towards a round shape. This results in uniform and standardized pellet production, enhancing the sensory quality for consumers. The device has a simple structure and, based on the multi-rolling path design for pellet shaping, continuously normalizes the pellets, significantly improving the industrial production level of pellet products. It combines the advantages of high precision, low loss, and green production.

[0017] Below the receiving groove is a ball-shaping mechanism, which is used to shape the spherical balls so that the balls, which have been shaped by the ball-forming auxiliary device, can be quickly shaped to prevent deformation of the shaped balls due to other external forces, thus affecting the appearance of the balls.

[0018] The inclination angle of the forming groove near the ball outlet is smaller than that of other forming grooves, which reduces the final rolling speed of the balls at the outlet, reduces the collision kinetic energy, and achieves a smooth release of kinetic energy, thereby receiving and initially shaping the balls.

[0019] The receiving groove is hinged at the ball outlet. The angle of the receiving groove can be adjusted by adjusting the hinge angle to adapt to the ball outlet, so as to accurately receive the balls and adjust their path.

[0020] A crossbeam is provided on the receiving groove, and a pull ring is provided on the crossbeam. The crossbeam can improve the stability of the receiving groove, facilitate the installation of the pull ring, and facilitate the adjustment of the angle of the receiving groove later.

[0021] Both the receiving groove and the forming groove are U-shaped grooves, and the cross-section of the forming groove is an arc-shaped cross-section, with the radius of the arc-shaped cross-section differing from the diameter of the pellet outlet by 2-3 mm. The open sidewalls of the U-shaped groove form a semi-enclosed structure, limiting the radial displacement of the pellet during rolling and avoiding the risk of derailment due to centrifugal force. The 2-3 mm difference between the radius of the arc-shaped cross-section and the diameter of the pellet outlet ensures that the forming groove and the pellet form a tightly fitted semi-enclosed state, enabling rapid shaping of the pellet. Under the action of gravity and centrifugal force, the pellet automatically adjusts its spherical structure within the arc-shaped groove.

[0022] Both the receiving tank and the forming tank are coated with a nano-hydrophobic coating. This coating reduces the surface energy of the tank to ≤20mN / m, decreasing the adhesion of the raw material to the pellets by more than 90%, thus preventing uneven forming or reduced pellet weight due to material residue. Simultaneously, the "lotus effect" maintains the self-cleaning properties of the receiving and forming tank surfaces, effectively inhibiting bacteria and improving the surface smoothness of the pellets.

[0023] The aforementioned nano-hydrophobic coating is a nano-Teflon coating. The surface energy of the nano-Teflon coating is as low as 18-22 mN / m, and the contact angle is >110°, making it difficult for substances such as starch and oil to adhere, with a residual amount ≤0.05g / m². Moreover, the Teflon coating has a temperature resistance range of -200℃ to 260℃, adapting to the entire process from quick-freezing to high-temperature steam cleaning, with no risk of thermal deformation or peeling. It meets food contact material standards, has no plasticizer migration, and ensures zero contamination of the raw materials for the meatballs. It solves the problems of high adhesion rate, high hygiene risk, and high maintenance cost of traditional meatball forming equipment. It is especially suitable for scenarios with strict requirements for cleanliness and precision, such as quick-frozen foods and pharmaceutical microcapsules, and has industrial value of high efficiency, environmental protection, and high reliability.

[0024] A pellet production equipment includes the aforementioned pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating. By integrating the aforementioned pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating, the equipment achieves efficient, high-quality, and hygienic production from raw materials to finished products. It possesses core competitiveness in high precision, high hygiene, and low cost, providing an industrial benchmark solution for the production of spherical products in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating according to the present invention.

[0026] Among them, 1-receiving groove, 2-forming groove, 3-crossbeam. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "horizontal," or "inner" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] Furthermore, the use of the term "horizontal" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. The description is for explanation and not limitation of the present invention.

[0034] See Figure 1 This utility model discloses a pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating, comprising a receiving groove 1 and several forming grooves 2. The receiving groove 1 is located at the pellet outlet, and the forming grooves 2 are sequentially inclined inside the receiving groove 1 along the direction of pellet fall. Adjacent forming grooves 2 are inclined in opposite directions, and the pellets cut at the outlet roll down into the forming grooves 2 from top to bottom and are formed into spheres. The inclination angle of the forming groove 2 near the pellet outlet is smaller than that of the other forming grooves 2, which reduces the final rolling speed of the pellets at the outlet, reduces the collision kinetic energy, and achieves a smooth release of kinetic energy, receiving and initially shaping the pellets. Preferably, a pellet shaping mechanism is provided below the receiving groove 1 for shaping the spherical pellets. More preferably, the pellet shaping mechanism is a deep fryer or a boiling pot.

[0035] Preferably, the receiving groove 1 is hinged to the ball outlet position, and a crossbeam 3 is provided on the receiving groove 1. A pull ring is provided on the crossbeam 3 to facilitate the later adjustment of the angle of the receiving groove 1. A rope can be tied to the pull ring, and the length of the rope can be adjusted according to the rolling speed of the ball to further adjust the angle between the receiving groove 1 and the vertical direction of the ground. The angle range can be appropriately adjusted according to the rolling speed of the ball, so as to slow down the rolling speed of the ball after it falls due to gravity, and further achieve the purpose of assisting in the forming.

[0036] Preferably, both the receiving groove 1 and the forming groove 2 are U-shaped grooves, and the cross-section of the forming groove 2 is an arc-shaped cross-section. The radius of the arc-shaped cross-section is 2-3 mm different from the diameter of the ball outlet, which can form an enveloping state with the falling ball. This not only enables the ball to be quickly shaped, but also effectively prevents the ball from derailing during the rolling process.

[0037] Both the receiving groove 1 and the forming groove 2 are coated with a nano-highly hydrophobic coating. More preferably, the nano-highly hydrophobic coating is a nano-Teflon coating, cleverly utilizing the hydrophobic properties of nanomaterials to assist the pellet forming device in efficient forming. Nano-Teflon coating is a fluorocarbon coating. Substrate surfaces treated with Teflon coating possess multiple superior functions simultaneously: non-stick, high temperature resistance, low friction, corrosion resistance, anti-sticking and moisture-proof properties, and high insulation, further improving the working performance of the base plate. Alternatively, nano-composite ceramic coatings can be selected. These single-component nano-coatings are environmentally friendly, non-toxic, food-grade, with a bright and transparent coating. The coating is hydrophobic, durable, stable, has high hardness, is wear-resistant, durable, acid and alkali resistant, corrosion resistant, salt spray resistant, and anti-aging.

[0038] Taking a setup with four forming grooves 2 as an example, the meatball shaping process is further explained. Meatballs cut from the outlet fall into the forming groove 2 closest to the outlet, where they undergo initial shaping. Using their own weight, the meatballs roll into the next forming groove 2 for further shaping, adjusting irregular shapes into the desired spherical shape. After shaping, the meatballs are directly rolled into the boiling pot or deep fryer below. The main function of the forming groove 2 is to further shape the meatballs before they enter the deep fryer or boiling pot, helping them to approach a spherical shape. This solves the problem of shaping meatballs after cutting in a large meatball forming machine, ensuring a uniform shape before the meatballs enter the boiling pot or deep fryer.

[0039] A pellet production equipment includes the aforementioned pellet-forming auxiliary device coated with a nano-hydrophobic coating. This equipment achieves efficient, high-quality, and hygienic production from raw materials to finished products by integrating the aforementioned pellet-forming auxiliary device coated with a nano-hydrophobic coating. It possesses core competitiveness in high precision, high hygiene, and low cost, providing an industrial benchmark solution for the production of spherical products in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

[0040] In summary, this utility model provides a pellet-forming auxiliary device and equipment with a nano-hydrophobic coating. By setting up several opposing inclined forming grooves 2, the pellets are further shaped by gravity and centrifugal force as they roll down, ensuring that large-sized pellets / soybean residue pellets have a standard and regular shape before falling into the shaping boiling pot / frying pot. The device has high shaping efficiency and stable shape, reduces the generation of irregularly shaped pellets, improves the product yield and quality, and significantly improves product quality, indirectly ensuring the uniformity of pellet shape and quality. The device has a simple structure, low cost, and is easy to install, laying the foundation for the standardized industrial production of pellets.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the technical solution of the present utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art should understand that, without departing from the spirit and principles of the present utility model, the technical solution can be modified and replaced in several simple ways, and these modifications and replacements are all within the scope of protection covered by the claims.

Claims

1. A pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating, characterized in that, It includes a receiving groove (1) set at the ball outlet, and the receiving groove (1) is provided with a number of forming grooves (2) arranged in a series of inclined directions along the ball falling direction; the adjacent forming grooves (2) are arranged in opposite directions, and the balls cut at the ball outlet roll down from top to bottom into the forming grooves (2) and are formed into spheres.

2. The pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pellet shaping mechanism is provided below the receiving groove (1) for shaping the pellets into spherical shapes.

3. The pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating according to claim 2, characterized in that, The meatball shaping mechanism is a deep fryer or a boiling pot.

4. The pellet-forming device with a nano-hydrophobic coating according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inclination angle of the forming groove (2) near the ball outlet is smaller than that of the other forming grooves (2).

5. The pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving groove (1) is hinged at the ball outlet position.

6. The pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating according to claim 5, characterized in that, A crossbeam (3) is provided on the receiving groove (1), and a pull ring is provided on the crossbeam (3).

7. The pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the receiving groove (1) and the forming groove (2) are U-shaped grooves, and the cross-section of the forming groove (2) is an arc-shaped cross-section, with the radius of the arc-shaped cross-section differing from the diameter of the ball outlet by 2 to 3 mm.

8. The pellet-forming device with a nano-hydrophobic coating according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Both the receiving groove (1) and the forming groove (2) are provided with a nano-hydrophobic coating.

9. The pellet-forming auxiliary device with a nano-hydrophobic coating according to claim 8, characterized in that, The nano-hydrophobic coating is a nano-Teflon coating or a nano-composite ceramic coating.

10. A meatball production equipment, characterized in that, The pellet-forming device with a nano-hydrophobic coating as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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