An automatic dough portioning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic dough block dividing device belongs to food processing equipment field, it includes the organism, sets up the arch gate frame on the organism, and sets up the cutter mechanism on the arch gate frame. Cutter mechanism contains cutter assembly and lifting assembly: cutter assembly has fixed plate, tool holder, the cutter of vertical movable setting in tool holder and the outer baffle ring outside tool holder, lifting assembly contains the lifting cylinder of vertical setting, and its output rod is detachably connected with fixed plate, and the cutter holder fixed plate on cylinder body is connected cutter through the cutter holder fixed rod of thread adjustment. When working, lifting cylinder drives cutter assembly to flatten dough, and after hydraulic cylinder drives clamping plate to separate output rod bayonet, lifting cylinder drives cutter to cut again, and then resets. The device sets up the guiding module and stabilizes lifting, and the outer baffle ring realizes the limit through the compression spring drive, and the organism can additionally set up the rounding mechanism. The device structure is stable, and the cutting is accurate, realizes "flattening - cutting" integration, and the cutter position is adjustable, and adapts the demand of large -scale production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, specifically to an automatic dough segmenting device for automatically flattening, cutting and segmenting dough, which can be further integrated with dough rounding function and is suitable for large-scale production scenarios such as baking and pastry processing. Background Technology

[0002] In food processing, dough segmentation is a crucial step that directly impacts the shaping quality and production efficiency of subsequent products. Currently, dough segmentation is mostly done manually or using simple mechanical cutting methods: manual cutting is inefficient, resulting in unevenly sized and irregularly shaped pieces, which is difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production; existing mechanical cutting devices generally suffer from insufficient structural stability and discontinuous cutting actions, with some devices only capable of cutting, requiring the cut dough to be transferred to rounding equipment for further processing, increasing process complexity and production time. Furthermore, the cutting blades in existing devices are mostly fixed in position, unable to be adjusted according to actual needs, resulting in poor applicability.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes an automatic dough dividing device with a stable structure, continuous operation, and the ability to integrate (optionally) "flattening-cutting-rounding" into one process, aiming to improve the accuracy and efficiency of dough dividing. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides an automatic dough dividing device that solves the problems of low dough dividing efficiency, uneven size, scattered processes and poor equipment applicability in the prior art. It realizes automatic flattening and precise cutting of dough, and can optionally integrate a rounding function. The cutting blade position is adjustable to adapt to different production needs.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An automatic dough dividing device includes a machine body, an arch frame mounted on the machine body, and a cutting mechanism mounted on the arch frame. The cutting mechanism includes a cutting assembly and a lifting assembly. The cutting assembly has a blade holder and a cutting blade vertically movably mounted in the blade holder. The lifting assembly is used to drive the cutting assembly to rise and fall as a whole, and can individually drive the cutting blade to extend out of the blade holder to perform a cutting action.

[0007] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a lifting cylinder vertically mounted on the arch frame, the output rod of the lifting cylinder extending downward and detachably connected to the fixing plate of the cutter assembly; a blade holder fixing plate is horizontally fixed to the lifting cylinder, and a plurality of blade holder fixing rods are connected to the blade holder fixing plate, the lower end of each blade holder fixing rod passing through the fixing plate and fixedly connected to the upper side of the cutter.

[0008] Furthermore, the two sides of the fixing plate are slidably engaged with the guide module, which is a slider rail module vertically arranged on the inner sides of the arch frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the cutter assembly also includes an outer retaining ring vertically movably mounted outside the cutter holder. The side of the outer retaining ring is connected to an outer retaining ring slide rod via a fixed seat. The outer retaining ring slide rod slides vertically through the fixed plate of the cutter assembly. The bottom of the arch frame is provided with a bearing fixing plate. A transmission rod is connected to the bearing fixing plate via a bearing. One end of the transmission rod is connected to the outer retaining ring slide rod, and the other end is connected to the arch frame via an elastic element, which is a compression spring, used to provide a downward tendency force to the outer retaining ring.

[0010] Furthermore, a bayonet is formed on the side of the output rod, and a card plate and a driving component for driving the card plate to rotate and engage with the bayonet are movably mounted on the fixed plate. The driving component is a hydraulic cylinder. A pressure plate is also provided on the fixed plate. When the card plate engages with the bayonet, the pressure plate presses the card plate tightly.

[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of axisymmetrically arranged fixing claws are formed on the tool holder fixing plate, and each fixing claw is threadedly connected to the upper end of the tool holder fixing rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the machine body is also provided with a rolling mechanism, which includes a rolling plate and a drive mechanism for driving the rolling plate to move. The position of the rolling plate is vertically opposite to the position of the cutter assembly.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention uses a slider guide module to limit the lifting trajectory of the cutter assembly, and with the trend force limiting of the outer retaining ring, it effectively avoids lateral deviation during the cutting process, ensuring that the dough pieces are of uniform size and regular shape.

[0015] This utility model integrates "flattening-cutting" into one action. Through the coordinated control of the lifting cylinder and the hydraulic cylinder, continuous processes can be completed without manual intervention. The optional rolling mechanism further reduces process transfer and greatly improves production efficiency.

[0016] This utility model uses a threaded adjustment connection between the knife holder fixing rod and the fixing claw, which can flexibly adjust the position of the cutting knife according to the thickness of the dough and the size of the pieces, adapting to different production requirements.

[0017] This invention uses a pressure plate to provide auxiliary support to the card plate, preventing the fixed plate from deforming due to localized stress. Combined with the anti-interference design of the slider and the groove, it reduces component wear and extends the service life of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic dough dividing device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the cutting mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the hidden arch frame of the cutting mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 is an exploded structural diagram of the cutting mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the cutting mechanism of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1 - Machine body, 2 - Arch frame, 3 - Cutting mechanism, 4 - Lifting cylinder, 5 - Output rod, 6 - Tool holder fixing plate, 7 - Tool holder fixing rod, 8 - Tool holder top plate, 9 - Fixing plate, 10 - Guide module, 11 - Outer retaining ring slide rod, 12 - Fixing seat, 13 - Transmission rod, 14 - Bearing fixing plate, 15 - Compression spring, 16 - Tool holder, 17 - Cutting blade, 18 - Outer retaining ring, 19 - Bayonet, 20 - Clamping plate, 21 - Hydraulic cylinder, 22 - Pressure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] The automatic dough dividing device of this utility model has a core structure including a machine body, an arch frame, and a cutting mechanism, as detailed below:

[0030] Main frame structure: The machine body 1 is the supporting base of the device and is used to place the dough to be divided; the arch frame 2 is fixedly installed on the machine body 1 and provides an installation and support carrier for the cutting mechanism 3.

[0031] Cutting Mechanism: Cutting mechanism 3 is the core component for dividing the dough into pieces, including a cutting assembly and a lifting assembly, wherein:

[0032] The cutting blade assembly includes a fixing plate 9, a blade holder 16, a cutting blade 17, and an outer retaining ring 18. The fixing plate 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the blade holder 16, serving as a support plate for the cutting blade assembly; the cutting blade 17 is vertically movably installed inside the blade holder 16 and can extend and retract along the blade holder 16 to perform cutting actions; the outer retaining ring 18 is vertically movably installed outside the blade holder 16 to assist in flattening and limiting the dough.

[0033] Lifting assembly: Used to drive the overall lifting of the cutter assembly and the individual extension and retraction of the cutter 17, including a lifting cylinder 4 vertically mounted on the arch frame 2. The output rod 5 of the lifting cylinder 4 extends downward and is detachably connected to the fixing plate 9; a blade holder fixing plate 6 is horizontally fixed to the lifting cylinder 4, and several axisily symmetrically arranged fixing claws are formed on the blade holder fixing plate 6. Each fixing claw is threadedly adjusted to the upper end of a blade holder fixing rod 7, and the lower end of the blade holder fixing rod 7 moves through the fixing plate 9 and the blade holder top plate 8 and is fixedly connected to the upper side of the cutter 17. The extension length of the blade holder fixing rod 7 can be changed by thread adjustment, thereby adjusting the initial position and cutting depth of the cutter 17.

[0034] Guiding and stabilizing structure: The two sides of the fixed plate 9 are slidably engaged with the guide module 10. The guide module 10 is a slider rail module, which is vertically set on the inner side of both sides of the arch frame 2. It can limit the lateral displacement of the fixed plate 9 and ensure the stability of the cutting assembly during the lifting process.

[0035] Outer retaining ring drive structure: Outer retaining ring slide rods 11 are vertically slidably connected to both sides of the fixed plate 9. The lower end of the outer retaining ring slide rod 11 is fixedly connected to the side of the outer retaining ring 18 via a fixed seat 12. A horizontal groove is formed at the upper end of the outer retaining ring slide rod 11, and the groove is connected to one end of the transmission rod 13 via a slider. The middle part of the transmission rod 13 is connected to the bearing fixing plate 14 via a bearing, and the bearing fixing plate 14 is vertically fixed to the bottom of the arch frame 2. The other end of the transmission rod 13 is connected to the arch frame 2 via a compression spring 15. The compression spring 15 provides an upward pulling force to the transmission rod 13, causing the other end of the transmission rod 13 to apply downward pressure, thereby providing a downward tendency force to the outer retaining ring 18 and ensuring the limiting effect of the dough during the flattening process. The sliding cooperation between the slider and the groove can avoid motion interference between the transmission rod 13 and the outer retaining ring slide rod 11.

[0036] Detachable connection structure: A bayonet 19 is formed on the side of the output rod 5. A corresponding bayonet 20 and a hydraulic cylinder 21 for driving the bayonet 20 to rotate are movably installed on the fixed plate 9. The hydraulic cylinder 21 can drive the bayonet 20 to engage or disengage from the bayonet 19, realizing the connection and separation of the output rod 5 and the fixed plate 9. A pressure plate 22 is also provided on the fixed plate 9. When the bayonet 20 engages in the bayonet 19, the pressure plate 22 presses the bayonet 20 tightly to prevent the fixed plate 9 from deforming due to the bayonet 20 being subjected to a single force.

[0037] Optional rounding mechanism: A rounding mechanism can also be set on the machine body 1, including a rounding plate and a drive mechanism for driving the rounding plate. The position of the rounding plate is opposite to the cutter assembly. After the dough is cut into pieces, the rounding plate and the cutter assembly cooperate to automatically round the pieces of dough.

[0038] Specifically, the working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0039] Initial state: The lifting cylinder 4 is in the retracted state, the cutter assembly is in the high position, the clamping plate 20 is engaged with the clamping slot 19 of the output rod 5, the cutter 17 is retracted in the cutter holder 16, and the outer retaining ring 18 is kept in a downward trend under the action of the compression spring 15;

[0040] Dough placement: Place the dough to be divided in the preset position on machine body 1, ensuring that the dough is directly below the cutting component;

[0041] Dough flattening: Start the lifting cylinder 4, the output rod 5 extends, and drives the cutter assembly to move downward through the clamping plate 20. The outer retaining ring 18 first contacts the dough and limits the dough under the force of the compression spring 15. The cutter assembly continues to press down to the preset position to complete the overall flattening of the dough.

[0042] Dough cutting: After the flattening action is completed, the hydraulic cylinder 21 is activated, driving the clamping plate 20 to disengage from the clamping slot 19, and the lifting cylinder 4 continues to extend. At this time, the output rod 5 drives the cutter 17 to extend downward from the cutter holder 16 through the cutter holder fixing plate 6 and the cutter holder fixing rod 7 to cut the flattened dough into pieces.

[0043] Reset process: After cutting is completed, the lifting cylinder 4 retracts, driving the cutter 17 to retract into the cutter holder 16; when the output rod 5 retracts to the preset position, the hydraulic cylinder 21 drives the clamping plate 20 to engage with the bayonet 19 again, and the lifting cylinder 4 continues to retract, driving the entire cutter assembly to rise to the initial high position.

[0044] Optional rounding: If equipped with a rounding mechanism, the dough pieces fall onto the rounding plate, the drive mechanism moves the rounding plate, and the dough is automatically rounded in conjunction with the resetting process of the cutter assembly. The rounded dough can then directly proceed to the next process.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0046] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automatic dough dividing device, characterized in that, The device includes a body, an arch frame mounted on the body, and a cutting mechanism mounted on the arch frame. The cutting mechanism includes a cutting assembly and a lifting assembly. The cutting assembly has a blade holder and a cutting blade vertically movably mounted in the blade holder. The lifting assembly is used to drive the cutting assembly to rise and fall as a whole, and can also drive the cutting blade to extend out of the blade holder to perform a cutting action.

2. The automatic dough dividing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a lifting cylinder vertically mounted on the arch frame. The output rod of the lifting cylinder extends downward and is detachably connected to the fixing plate of the cutter assembly. A blade holder fixing plate is horizontally fixed to the lifting cylinder. Several blade holder fixing rods are connected to the blade holder fixing plate. The lower end of each blade holder fixing rod passes through the fixing plate and is fixedly connected to the upper side of the cutter.

3. The automatic dough dividing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two sides of the fixed plate are slidably engaged with the guide module, which is a slider rail module vertically set on the inner side of both sides of the arch frame.

4. The automatic dough dividing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cutter assembly also includes an outer retaining ring vertically movably mounted outside the cutter holder. The side of the outer retaining ring is connected to an outer retaining ring slide rod via a fixed seat. The outer retaining ring slide rod slides vertically through the fixed plate of the cutter assembly. The bottom of the arch frame is provided with a bearing fixing plate. A transmission rod is connected to the bearing fixing plate via a bearing. One end of the transmission rod is connected to the outer retaining ring slide rod, and the other end is connected to the arch frame via an elastic element, which is a compression spring, to provide a downward tendency force to the outer retaining ring.

5. The automatic dough dividing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output rod has a slot on its side. A clamping plate and a driving component that drives the clamping plate to rotate and engage with the slot are movably mounted on the fixed plate. The driving component is a hydraulic cylinder. The fixed plate is also provided with a pressure plate. When the clamping plate engages with the slot, the pressure plate presses the clamping plate tightly.

6. The automatic dough dividing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tool holder fixing plate has several axisymmetrically arranged fixing claws, and each fixing claw is threadedly connected to the upper end of the tool holder fixing rod.

7. The automatic dough dividing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine body is also provided with a rolling mechanism, which includes a rolling plate and a drive mechanism for driving the rolling plate to move. The position of the rolling plate is vertically opposite to the position of the cutter assembly.

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