A noodle rationing device for a noodle cooking machine

Abstract

The application relates to a noodle quantification technical field, in particular to a noodle quantification device for a noodle scalding machine, which comprises a placing table, a rotating supporting plate, a moving support, a sliding seat, a distance-adjusting quantification assembly and a cutting assembly, the rotating supporting plate is rotationally connected to the middle part of the placing table, and the sliding seat is slidingly connected to the outer side of the placing table. The noodle quantification device for the noodle scalding machine is provided with a soft bottom auxiliary clamping plate, which realizes soft contact with the side of the noodle, can gently adhere to the two sides of the noodle under the buffering effect of the compression spring, supports and positions the noodle, and does not forcibly block the noodle, so that mechanical damage and form damage of the noodle head are completely avoided, and the neatness and integrity of the starting end of each noodle are ensured. The device is integrated with a precise distance measuring system composed of a displacement sensor and a receiver, so that the device can accurately measure the actual distance between the two side edge groove positioning frames in real time, and the strict requirement of high-end noodle scalding products on quantification precision is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of noodle metering technology, and in particular to a noodle metering device for a scalding noodle machine. Background Technology

[0002] Scalded noodles are a type of noodle made by partially scalding flour with boiling water. This process gelatinizes the starch and denatures the proteins in the flour, resulting in noodles that are smooth, elastic, highly transparent, and do not easily become cloudy in the broth when cooked. They are commonly found in Hong Kong-style wonton noodles, Japanese ramen, and many Chinese dim sum dishes.

[0003] In industrialized production, the core requirements for scalded dough machines are high efficiency, stability, and hygiene. Among these, precise metering is a crucial link connecting the preceding dough-making process with the subsequent packaging and cooking processes. However, scalded dough is soft and highly viscous; any hard obstruction or contact can easily cause it to deform, accumulate, and stick together, rendering mechanical length measurement and positioning methods ineffective. Furthermore, slight fluctuations in the thickness and density of the dough strip during actual production result in inconsistent weights of the cut noodle segments. For high-quality scalded dough products, such errors are unacceptable. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a noodle measuring device for a scalded dough machine to improve the following technical problems: scalded dough is soft and sticky, and any hard obstruction or contact can easily cause it to deform, accumulate, and stick together, rendering mechanical length measurement and positioning methods ineffective; the thickness and density of the dough strip may fluctuate slightly in actual production, resulting in inconsistent weights of the cut noodle segments. For high-quality scalded dough products, this error is unacceptable.

[0005] This application provides a noodle metering device for a dough scalding machine, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A noodle metering device for a hot water noodle machine includes a placement platform, a rotating tray, a movable support, a sliding seat, an adjustable metering component, and a cutting component. The rotating tray is rotatably connected to the middle of the placement platform, the sliding seat is slidably connected to the outside of the placement platform, the bottom of the movable support is fixedly connected to the top surface of the sliding seat, the adjustable metering component is installed on the inside of the placement platform, and the cutting component is installed on the inside of the movable support.

[0007] In one feasible technical solution of this application, the distance adjustment and quantitative component includes a positioning frame with a side groove, a soft-bottom auxiliary clamp, a displacement sensor and a receiver. The positioning frame with the side groove is slidably connected to the inner side of the placement platform, the soft-bottom auxiliary clamp is slidably connected to the bottom of the positioning frame with the side groove, the displacement sensor is installed on the top of the positioning frame with the side groove, and the receiver is installed on the top of the positioning frame with the side groove on the other side and is used to receive signals.

[0008] In one feasible technical solution of this application, the cutting assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder, a connecting rod, and a lifting cutter. The hydraulic cylinder is installed at the top center of the movable support, the connecting rod is fixedly connected below the output end of the hydraulic cylinder, and the lifting cutter is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod and is used for quantitative cutting of the hot surface.

[0009] In one feasible technical solution of this application, a convex plate, a pushing cylinder and a linear shaft are also provided on the outer side of the sliding seat. The convex plate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the placement platform. The pushing cylinder is installed on the outer side of the placement platform, and the output end of the pushing cylinder is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the moving bracket. The linear shaft passes through the interior of the sliding seat and is fixedly connected to the opposite side surface of the convex plate.

[0010] In one feasible technical solution of this application, a straight sliding track for limiting the movement path of the positioning frame with the side groove is also provided on the side of the placement platform near the positioning frame with the side groove.

[0011] In one feasible technical solution of this application, a compression spring is further provided inside the positioning frame with side groove, and the two sides of the compression spring are respectively fixedly connected to the surface of the positioning frame with side groove and the soft bottom auxiliary clamp.

[0012] In one feasible technical solution of this application, the interior of the sliding seat is provided with a through hole that matches the size of the linear shaft.

[0013] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] This device uses a soft-bottomed auxiliary clamp to achieve gentle contact with the sides of the noodles. With the cushioning effect of a compression spring, it gently conforms to both sides of the noodles, straightening and positioning them, rather than forcibly obstructing them. This completely avoids mechanical damage and shape disruption to the noodle heads, ensuring the neatness and integrity of each noodle segment's starting point. The device integrates a precision ranging system composed of displacement sensors and receivers, enabling real-time and accurate measurement of the actual distance between the two side-grooved positioning frames. This distance is the precise length of the noodle segment to be cut. Based on this feedback, the control system can dynamically adjust the cutting position. Even if the dough strip experiences slight variations in thickness or density due to the production process, the system can indirectly and effectively ensure weight consistency by maintaining extremely consistent physical length for each noodle segment, meeting the stringent quantitative accuracy requirements of high-end hot-scalded noodle products. Furthermore, the adjustable-distance quantitative component can flexibly adjust the spacing along a straight sliding track. Operators or automated systems can easily and quickly set different cutting lengths according to the process requirements of different products. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the noodle metering device for a hot water noodle machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a distribution diagram of the stepper motors in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the unloading of the rotating pallet in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the positioning frame with side groove in the embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting component in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1. Placement platform; 2. Rotating tray; 3. Movable support; 4. Sliding seat;

[0023] 5. Adjustable distance metering component; 51. Positioning frame with side groove; 52. Soft-bottomed auxiliary clamp; 53. Displacement sensor; 54. Receiver;

[0024] 6. Cutting assembly; 61. Hydraulic cylinder; 62. Connecting rod; 63. Lifting cutter;

[0025] 7. Convex plate; 8. Push cylinder; 9. Linear shaft; 10. Straight slide rail; 11. Compression spring; 12. Through hole; 13. Stepper motor. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0028] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "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 application 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 application.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0031] This application discloses a noodle measuring device for a dough scalding machine. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 5 The noodle metering device for the hot water noodle machine includes a placement platform 1, a rotating tray 2, a movable support 3, a sliding seat 4, a metering adjustment component 5, and a cutting component 6. The rotating tray 2 is rotatably connected to the middle of the placement platform 1, the sliding seat 4 is slidably connected to the outside of the placement platform 1, the bottom of the movable support 3 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the sliding seat 4, the metering adjustment component 5 is installed on the inside of the placement platform 1, and the cutting component 6 is installed on the inside of the movable support 3.

[0032] The distance adjustment and metering component 5 includes a grooved positioning frame 51, a soft-bottomed auxiliary clamping plate 52, a displacement sensor 53, and a receiver 54. The grooved positioning frame 51 is slidably connected to the inner side of the placement platform 1, the soft-bottomed auxiliary clamping plate 52 is slidably connected to the bottom of the grooved positioning frame 51, the displacement sensor 53 is installed on the top of the grooved positioning frame 51, and the receiver 54 is installed on the top of the grooved positioning frame 51 on the other side and is used to receive signals.

[0033] The adjustable metering components 5 on both sides of the device move towards or away from each other along the straight slide rail 10 on the placement platform 1 to adjust to the preset cutting spacing. During the adjustment process, the soft-bottomed auxiliary clamping plate 52 at the bottom of the positioning frame 51 with side grooves, under the buffer and continuous support of its internal compression spring 11, first gently contacts the two sides of the noodle and achieves flexible clamping.

[0034] The cutting assembly 6 includes a hydraulic cylinder 61, a connecting rod 62, and a lifting cutter 63. The hydraulic cylinder 61 is installed at the top center of the movable support 3. The connecting rod 62 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 61. The lifting cutter 63 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod 62 and is used for quantitative cutting of the hot surface.

[0035] The hydraulic cylinder 61, mounted on top of the movable support 3, drives the connecting rod 62 and the lifting cutter 63, fixed to its bottom, to press down vertically. At this time, the soft-bottomed auxiliary clamps 52 positioned on both sides together form a stable cutting channel, constraining the noodles from shifting or twisting during the cutting process. The lifting cutter 63 completes a clean and crisp vertical cut within this channel, ensuring a flat and smooth cut surface.

[0036] The outer side of the sliding seat 4 is also provided with a protruding plate 7, a pushing cylinder 8 and a linear shaft 9. The protruding plate 7 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the placement platform 1. The pushing cylinder 8 is installed on the outer side of the placement platform 1, and the output end of the pushing cylinder 8 is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the moving bracket 3. The linear shaft 9 passes through the interior of the sliding seat 4 and is fixedly connected to the opposite side surface of the protruding plate 7.

[0037] The lifting cutter 63 is first raised and reset under the drive of the hydraulic cylinder 61. Then, the push cylinder 8 starts working, pushing the entire moving support 3 to move laterally along the linear axis 9 fixed to the convex plate 7. Throughout the process, the rotating tray 2 in the middle of the placement table 1 rotates as needed via the stepper motor 13, assisting in the smooth forward transport of the noodles. This, combined with the positioning and cutting actions, constitutes an efficient, continuous, and fully automated quantitative production process.

[0038] The side of the placement platform 1 near the positioning frame 51 with the side groove is also provided with a straight slide rail 10 to limit the movement path of the positioning frame 51 with the side groove.

[0039] The positioning frame 51 with side groove is also equipped with a compression spring 11. The two sides of the compression spring 11 are fixedly connected to the surface of the positioning frame 51 with side groove and the soft bottom auxiliary clamp 52, respectively.

[0040] The sliding seat 4 has a through hole 12 that matches the size of the linear shaft 9.

[0041] The usage process of the noodle measuring device for the hot water dough machine in this application embodiment is roughly as follows:

[0042] Continuous hot noodles are conveyed to the placement table 1 and pass through the rotating tray 2 in the middle. According to the preset cutting length, the operator or control system drives two adjustable metering components 5 to slide in opposite directions along the straight slide rail 10 to adjust to the specified distance. This distance is the metered length of a single serving of noodles. During the adjustment process, the soft-bottomed auxiliary clamp 52 at the bottom of the grooved positioning frame 51, cushioned and supported by its internal compression spring 11, first gently contacts and adheres to both sides of the noodles to achieve "soft contact" positioning and avoid hard deformation of the noodles. After the two adjustable metering components 5 are adjusted into place, the displacement sensor 53 on the top of one side of the grooved positioning frame 51 will send a signal to the receiver 54 on the opposite side. By accurately measuring the distance between the two, the system confirms and monitors the precise length of the noodle segment to be cut in real time to ensure metering accuracy; after the length is confirmed, the cutting component 6 is started. The hydraulic cylinder 61 at the top pushes the connecting rod 62 and the lifting cutter 63 fixed at the bottom downwards vertically. The lifting cutter 63 cleanly and efficiently cuts the noodles in a stable channel formed by the soft-bottomed auxiliary clamps 52 on both sides. After the cutting action is completed, the hydraulic cylinder 61 drives the lifting cutter 63 to rise and reset. Then, the push cylinder 8 actuates, pushing the movable support 3, which is fixed to the sliding seat 4, to move laterally along the linear axis 9. The through hole 12 inside the sliding seat 4 precisely matches the linear axis 9, ensuring a straight movement trajectory and making room for the smooth transport of the next section of noodles. After the new noodles are transported to the predetermined position, the movable support 3, driven by the push cylinder 8, resets with the cutting assembly 6. Simultaneously, the rotating tray 2 can rotate as needed via the stepper motor 13, assisting in the movement and positioning of the noodles. The device then begins the next work cycle.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit it. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A noodle metering device for a dough scalding machine, characterized in that, The device includes a placement platform (1), a rotating tray (2), a movable support (3), a sliding seat (4), a distance-adjusting metering component (5), and a cutting component (6). The rotating tray (2) is rotatably connected to the middle of the placement platform (1), the sliding seat (4) is slidably connected to the outside of the placement platform (1), the bottom of the movable support (3) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the sliding seat (4), the distance-adjusting metering component (5) is installed on the inside of the placement platform (1), and the cutting component (6) is installed on the inside of the movable support (3).

2. The noodle metering device for a dough scalding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance adjustment and quantitative component (5) includes a grooved positioning frame (51), a soft-bottomed auxiliary clamp (52), a displacement sensor (53), and a receiver (54). The grooved positioning frame (51) is slidably connected to the inner side of the placement platform (1), the soft-bottomed auxiliary clamp (52) is slidably connected to the bottom of the grooved positioning frame (51), the displacement sensor (53) is installed on the top of the grooved positioning frame (51), and the receiver (54) is installed on the top of the grooved positioning frame (51) on the other side and is used to receive signals.

3. The noodle metering device for a dough scalding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting assembly (6) includes a hydraulic cylinder (61), a connecting rod (62), and a lifting cutter (63). The hydraulic cylinder (61) is installed at the top center of the movable support (3). The connecting rod (62) is fixedly connected below the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (61). The lifting cutter (63) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod (62) and is used for quantitative cutting of hot surface.

4. The noodle metering device for a dough scalding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the sliding seat (4) is also provided with a protruding plate (7), a pushing cylinder (8) and a linear shaft (9). The protruding plate (7) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the placement platform (1). The pushing cylinder (8) is installed on the outer side of the placement platform (1), and the output end of the pushing cylinder (8) is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the moving bracket (3). The linear shaft (9) passes through the interior of the sliding seat (4) and is fixedly connected to the opposite side surface of the protruding plate (7).

5. The noodle metering device for a dough scalding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side of the placement platform (1) near the positioning frame (51) with the side groove is also provided with a straight slide rail (10) for restricting the movement path of the positioning frame (51) with the side groove.

6. The noodle metering device for a dough scalding machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning frame (51) with side groove is also provided with a compression spring (11) inside. The two sides of the compression spring (11) are fixedly connected to the surface of the positioning frame (51) with side groove and the soft bottom auxiliary clamp (52), respectively.

7. The noodle metering device for a dough scalding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sliding seat (4) has a through hole (12) that matches the size of the linear shaft (9) through it.

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