Moon cake forming machine with replaceable mold

Abstract

This utility model discloses a mooncake forming machine that facilitates mold replacement, relating to the technical field of mooncake production and processing equipment. It includes a worktable with a mounting frame at its top. A first electric telescopic rod is mounted at the top of the mounting frame, and a movable frame is fixedly mounted at the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod. A shifting mechanism is installed inside the movable frame. A drive motor rotates a rotating disk, which in turn, through the cooperation of a protrusion and a transmission groove on the driven disk, drives a first rotating frame to rotate intermittently. This allows multiple sets of mold bodies on the mounting frame to rotate precisely to their working positions, enabling mold replacement without stopping the machine. This achieves continuous production of mooncakes with different patterns. Furthermore, a locking mechanism is provided, consisting of a second electric telescopic rod and a limiting block. When the target mold rotates to the working position, the second electric telescopic rod pushes the limiting block out and engages in the transmission groove of the driven disk, reliably locking the entire shifting mechanism at the current work position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of mooncake production and processing equipment, specifically to a mooncake forming machine that is easy to change molds. Background Technology

[0002] Mooncakes are a popular food. As people's living standards improve, their demands for mooncake quality are increasing. The patterns and text on mooncakes are becoming more exquisite and diverse, which in turn places higher demands on mooncake machinery. Mooncake forming machines are devices that shape and press the fillings into mooncakes, replacing the manual labor of traditional mooncake making and achieving automated, efficient, and hygienic production.

[0003] Existing mooncake forming machines require downtime to replace the stamping mold when producing mooncakes with different patterns, which affects the efficiency of mooncake production. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, a mooncake forming machine that facilitates mold replacement is provided. This technical solution solves the problem mentioned in the background art that existing mooncake forming machines need to stop to replace the stamping mold when producing mooncakes with different patterns, which affects the work efficiency of mooncake production.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A mooncake forming machine that facilitates mold replacement includes a worktable, a mounting frame at the top of the worktable, a first electric telescopic rod at the top of the mounting frame, a movable frame fixedly mounted at the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod, and a switching mechanism inside the movable frame. The switching mechanism includes a first rotating frame, which is rotatably mounted on the rear inner wall of the movable frame. An installation frame is rotatably mounted on the front side of the first rotating frame. There are four sets of installation frames, and each of the four sets of installation frames has a mold body at its bottom. A second rotating frame is rotatably mounted on the front inner wall of the movable frame, and the rear side of the second rotating frame is rotatably connected to the installation frame via a connecting rod.

[0006] Preferably, a driven plate is fixedly installed on the rear side of the first rotating frame via a transmission rod, and a transmission groove is provided on the rear side of the driven plate, with four sets of transmission grooves.

[0007] Preferably, a rotating disk is rotatably mounted on the rear side of the movable frame, an arc-shaped slider is provided on the rear side of the rotating disk, a protrusion is also provided on the rear side of the rotating disk, and the rear side of the arc-shaped slider is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor.

[0008] Preferably, a sliding groove is provided on the rear side of the movable frame, and a limit block is slidably installed inside the sliding groove. The right side of the limit block is fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod.

[0009] Preferably, the front side of the mounting frame is provided with a movable groove, and there are two sets of movable grooves. Each set of movable grooves is provided with a sliding rod inside, and a vision sensor is provided at the bottom of the front inner wall of the mounting frame.

[0010] Preferably, movable blocks are slidably mounted on the outer surfaces of both sets of slide rods, and both sets of movable blocks are located on the front side of the movable frame.

[0011] Preferably, a conveying component is provided at the top of the worktable directly below the transfer mechanism.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: First, the drive motor rotates the rotating disk, which in turn drives the first rotating frame to rotate intermittently through the cooperation of the protrusion and the transmission groove on the driven disk. This design allows multiple sets of mold bodies on the mounting frame to rotate to the working position sequentially and accurately, and mold replacement can be completed without stopping the machine, which greatly improves production efficiency and realizes continuous production of mooncakes with different patterns. Second, by setting a locking mechanism that combines the second electric telescopic rod with the limit block, the accuracy and stability of the mold working position are ensured. When the target mold rotates to the working position, the second electric telescopic rod pushes the limit block to extend and lock into the transmission groove of the driven disk, thereby reliably locking the entire switching mechanism in the current position, preventing it from shifting or shaking during the pressing process, and ensuring the accuracy of mooncake embossing and the consistency of product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transposition mechanism of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transposition mechanism of this utility model from another perspective.

[0014] The numbers on the map are: 1. Workbench; 101. Conveying assembly; 2. Mounting frame; 201. Movable slot; 202. Slide bar; 203. Vision sensor; 3. First electric telescopic pole; 4. Activity frame; 401. Activity block; 5. Positioning mechanism; 501. First rotating frame; 502. Mounting frame; 503. Mold body; 504. Second rotating frame; 505. Connecting rod; 506. Driven disc; 507. Transmission groove; 408. Rotating disc; 509. Arc-shaped slider; 510. Protrusion; 511. Drive motor; 512. Slide groove; 513. Second electric telescopic rod; 514. Limiting block. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0016] Reference Figures 1-4 As shown, a mooncake forming machine that facilitates mold replacement includes a worktable 1. A conveying assembly 101 is provided at the top of the worktable 1 directly below the shifting mechanism 5. A mounting frame 2 is provided at the top of the worktable 1. A first electric telescopic rod 3 is provided at the top of the mounting frame 2. A movable frame 4 is fixedly installed at the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod 3. The shifting mechanism 5 is provided inside the movable frame 4. The shifting mechanism 5 includes a first rotating frame 501, which is rotatably mounted on the rear inner wall of the movable frame 4. A mounting frame 502 is rotatably mounted on the front side of the first rotating frame 501. Four sets of mounting frames 502 are provided. A mold body 503 is provided at the bottom of each of the four sets of mounting frames 502. A second rotating frame 504 is rotatably mounted on the front inner wall of the movable frame 4. The rear side of the second rotating frame 504 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 502 through a connecting rod 505.

[0017] In this solution, the rotational cooperation between the first rotating frame 501 and the mounting frame 502 enables the multi-station cyclic switching of the mold body 503, significantly improving the continuity and efficiency of mooncake production. Furthermore, by setting up a second rotating frame 504 and a connecting rod 505 to move synchronously with the mounting frame 502, the stability and precise positioning of the mold body 503 during the repositioning process are achieved.

[0018] Reference Figure 4 As shown, a driven disk 506 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the first rotating frame 501 via a transmission rod. A transmission groove 507 is provided on the rear side of the driven disk 506. Four sets of transmission grooves 507 are provided. A rotating disk 408 is rotatably installed on the rear side of the movable frame 4. An arc-shaped slider 509 is provided on the rear side of the rotating disk 408. A protrusion 510 is also provided on the rear side of the rotating disk 408. The rear side of the arc-shaped slider 509 is fixedly installed on the output end of the drive motor 511.

[0019] In this scheme, the drive motor 511 drives the arc-shaped slider 509 and the protrusion 510 to rotate. Through the intermittent engagement of the protrusion 510 and the transmission groove 507, the driven disk 506 achieves precise indexing rotation. Through the four sets of transmission grooves 507, and through the cyclic cooperation with the protrusion 510, the first rotating frame 501 achieves stable and efficient 90° step rotation.

[0020] Reference Figure 4 As shown, a sliding groove 512 is provided on the rear side of the movable frame 4, and a limiting block 514 is slidably installed inside the sliding groove 512. The right side of the limiting block 514 is fixedly installed on the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod 513.

[0021] In this solution, the second electric telescopic rod 513 drives the limiting block 514 to telescopically move within the slide groove 512, thereby achieving reliable locking and flexible release of the rotating disk 408. Furthermore, the tight cooperation between the limiting block 514 and the slide groove 512 achieves forced fixation of the working position of the mold body 503, effectively preventing the equipment from shifting during the pressing process.

[0022] Reference Figures 1-2 As shown, the front side of the mounting frame 2 is provided with a movable groove 201, and there are two sets of movable grooves 201. The interior of each set of movable grooves 201 is provided with a sliding rod 202. A vision sensor 203 is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the front side of the mounting frame 2. Movable blocks 401 are slidably installed on the outer surface of each set of sliding rods 202. Both sets of movable blocks 401 are located on the front side of the movable frame 4.

[0023] In this solution, the sliding pair formed by the slide bar 202 and the movable block 401 enables the smooth and precise vertical guiding movement of the movable frame 4, effectively avoiding skewing and jamming during the pressing process. Furthermore, the vision sensor 203, which is a Keyence CV-X200 series model, captures the surface image of the workpiece through its built-in CMOS image sensor and a specific wavelength LED light source. The pre-installed vision processing software is used to extract features, match templates, and measure dimensions of the image, ultimately achieving online detection and quality control of the position and shape of the mooncake blank.

[0024] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: First, by starting the drive motor 511, the arc-shaped slider 509 and the protrusion 510 at its output end are driven to rotate continuously. When the protrusion 510 is embedded in one of the transmission grooves 507 of the driven disk 506, the driven disk 506 and the first rotating frame 501 fixed thereto are rotated 90°, thereby realizing the switching of the work position of the mounting frame 502 and its bottom mold body 503. When the target mold body 503 rotates to the working position, the second electric telescopic rod 513 is activated, pushing the limit block 514 to extend along the slide groove 512, locking the rotating disk 408, and ensuring that the mold remains absolutely stationary during the pressing process. At the same time, the vision sensor 203 is activated to acquire images of the mooncake blanks located on the conveying component 101. The image processing determines whether the position and shape meet the pressing requirements. If the blanks are correctly positioned, the first electric telescopic rod 3 is activated, pushing the movable frame 4 to move vertically downward along the slide rod 202, which drives the mold body 503 of the current station to press and shape the blanks. After completion, the first electric telescopic rod 3 retracts, driving the mold to rise and reset. The second electric telescopic rod 513 retracts accordingly, releasing the lock on the rotating disk 408. The drive motor 511 starts running again, switching the next mold to the working station, and so on.

[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A moon cake forming machine facilitating replacement of a mold, comprising a worktable (1), characterized in that, The top of the workbench (1) is provided with an installation frame (2), the top of the installation frame (2) is provided with a first electric telescopic rod (3), the telescopic end of the first electric telescopic rod (3) is fixedly installed with a movable frame (4), and the interior of the movable frame (4) is provided with a shifting mechanism (5). The switching mechanism (5) includes a first rotating frame (501), which is rotatably mounted on the rear inner wall of the movable frame (4). A mounting frame (502) is rotatably mounted on the front side of the first rotating frame (501). There are four sets of mounting frames (502). The bottom end of each of the four sets of mounting frames (502) is provided with a mold body (503). A second rotating frame (504) is rotatably mounted on the front inner wall of the movable frame (4). The rear side of the second rotating frame (504) is rotatably connected to the mounting frame (502) through a connecting rod (505).

2. The moon cake forming machine with easy replacement of the mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: A driven plate (506) is fixedly installed on the rear side of the first rotating frame (501) via a transmission rod. A transmission groove (507) is provided on the rear side of the driven plate (506), and four sets of transmission grooves (507) are provided.

3. The moon cake forming machine with easy replacement of the mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating disk (408) is rotatably mounted on the rear side of the movable frame (4). An arc-shaped slider (509) is provided on the rear side of the rotating disk (408). A protrusion (510) is also provided on the rear side of the rotating disk (408). The rear side of the arc-shaped slider (509) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor (511).

4. The moon cake forming machine with easy replacement of the mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable frame (4) has a sliding groove (512) on its rear side. A limit block (514) is slidably installed inside the sliding groove (512). The right side of the limit block (514) is fixedly installed at the telescopic end of the second electric telescopic rod (513).

5. The moon cake forming machine with easy replacement of the mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the mounting frame (2) is provided with a movable groove (201), and two sets of movable grooves (201) are provided. The interior of both sets of movable grooves (201) is provided with a sliding rod (202). A vision sensor (203) is provided at the bottom of the front inner wall of the mounting frame (2).

6. The moon cake forming machine of claim 5, wherein: Both sets of slide bars (202) have movable blocks (401) slidably mounted on their outer surfaces, and both sets of movable blocks (401) are located on the front side of the movable frame (4).

7. The moon cake forming machine with easy replacement of the mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the workbench (1) is provided with a conveying assembly (101) located directly below the transfer mechanism (5).

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