An ingredient device for low-sugar cake production

Abstract

The utility model relates to a batching device technical field, and disclose a kind of batching device for low sugar pastry production, including batching tank and the storage tank of movably being set above batching tank, the support rod is fixed on the upper surface of batching tank, the upper end of support rod is fixed with cover plate, the cover plate is overlapped on the upper surface of storage tank, stirring subassembly is provided in the inside of batching tank, batching tank side is also equipped with discharge component. The batching device for low sugar pastry production, multiple independent separate cavities are arranged in storage tank by partition, and, under the driving of motor, gear-ring meshing transmission is passed through, storage tank is driven to rotate stably, so that the discharge chute of each chamber bottom is in turn aligned with the communicating groove above batching tank, and different raw materials are sequentially fed according to process sequence and proportioning, and the problem of accumulation and caking caused by one-time feeding is completely avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ingredient dispensing devices, specifically an ingredient dispensing device for the production of low-sugar pastries. Background Technology

[0002] Pastries come in a variety of varieties, such as mooncakes, cakes, shortbread, and biscuits. They have been among the most beloved foods since ancient times. Pastries are made primarily from flour or rice flour, sugar, oil, eggs, and dairy products, along with various auxiliary ingredients, fillings, and seasonings. They are initially shaped and then processed through methods such as steaming, baking, frying, and stir-frying. Many pastry production processes require mixing multiple ingredients in specific proportions. Currently, mixing is typically done by workers using electronic scales to measure the ingredients, then manually placing the weighed materials into a mixer. This increases the workload, is inefficient, and can lead to worker fatigue. Prolonged work can also result in inaccurate weighing, potentially affecting the quality and taste of the pastries.

[0003] An existing patent (publication number: CN215958036U) discloses an auxiliary device for adding ingredients in pastry production, including a base plate, a support rod fixed to the rear section of the base plate, a groove opened at the front end of the support rod, a slider slidably connected in the groove, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the front end of the slider, a support block fixed at the front end of the rotating shaft, a gear fixedly fitted on the outer wall of the rotating shaft, and a vertical upright fixed on the top of the base plate corresponding to the gear, with a toothed rod slidably fitted on the outer wall of the upright.

[0004] Although the application reduces the labor intensity of workers by tilting the barrel to pour the material into the mixing tank without manually lifting the barrel, the application also causes the material to pile up and become difficult to mix evenly by adding a large amount of material into the barrel at once. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a mixing device for the production of low-sugar pastries, which has the advantages of adding ingredients in stages and mixing quickly, and solves the problem that adding a large amount of material at once will cause the material to pile up and be difficult to mix evenly.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a mixing device for producing low-sugar pastries, comprising a mixing tank and a storage tank movably disposed above the mixing tank, a support rod fixed to the upper surface of the mixing tank, a cover plate fixed to the upper end of the support rod, the cover plate overlapping the upper surface of the storage tank, a stirring assembly disposed inside the mixing tank, and a discharge assembly installed on the side of the mixing tank.

[0007] The storage tank has a partition fixed to its inner wall, and a discharge trough is provided on the bottom wall of the storage tank. The storage tank is divided into multiple storage chambers by the partition. The position of the discharge trough corresponds to the storage chamber. A connecting groove is fixed on the upper surface of the mixing tank. A mixing chamber is provided inside the mixing tank. The storage tank is connected to the mixing chamber through the connecting groove and the discharge trough.

[0008] The above scheme allows for the separate storage of different raw materials in different chambers. By rotating the storage tank, the raw materials are added to the mixing chamber in batches and in proportion, effectively avoiding the problems of accumulation and uneven mixing caused by one-time feeding, and significantly improving the mixing efficiency and uniformity.

[0009] Furthermore, a motor is fixed to the upper surface of the mixing tank, a gear is fixed to the output end of the motor, a gear ring is embedded in the outer circumference of the storage tank, the gear and the gear ring mesh with each other, a slider is fixed to the lower surface of the mixing tank, a groove corresponding to the slider is opened on the upper surface of the mixing tank, the slider moves inside the groove, and the storage tank moves on the upper surface of the mixing tank through the motor, gear, gear ring, slider and groove.

[0010] Through the above scheme, the motor drives the gear to rotate, and the gear drives the meshing gear ring to rotate, realizing the electric rotation control of the storage tank. Different storage chambers can be precisely switched for feeding, and the timing of feeding can be achieved in conjunction with the stirring process to improve the mixing quality. At the same time, the slider and chute structure ensures smooth rotation and accurate positioning.

[0011] Furthermore, the mixing assembly includes an auger disposed inside the mixing chamber. The upper end of the auger is fixed to the lower surface of the storage tank, and a side scraper is fixed to the lower end of the auger. Multiple stirring rods are fixed to the side of the side scraper, and the other side of the side scraper is in contact with the inner wall of the mixing chamber. There are multiple side scrapers and stirring rods, and the bottom wall of the side scraper is in contact with the bottom wall of the mixing chamber. The side scraper is L-shaped.

[0012] The above scheme achieves multi-level and multi-directional mixing and scraping. The auger is responsible for lifting and initially mixing the materials, the side scraper prevents the materials from sticking to the wall, and the stirring rod further enhances the uniformity of mixing.

[0013] Furthermore, the discharge assembly includes a support plate fixed to the side of the mixing tank, a threaded rod passing through the surface of the support plate, a movable plate being threadedly connected to the lower end of the threaded rod, a telescopic rod being fixed to the side of the movable plate, a baffle being fixed to the other end of the telescopic rod, a discharge port corresponding to the baffle being opened on the side of the mixing tank, and the baffle being engaged inside the discharge port.

[0014] The above solution enables controllable discharge of materials after mixing. By adjusting the position of the baffle with the threaded rod, the opening and closing degree of the discharge port can be precisely controlled to meet the discharge requirements of materials with different viscosities and avoid blockage or splashing.

[0015] Furthermore, a handwheel is fixed to the upper end of the threaded rod, a limiting rod is passed through the surface of the support plate, the lower end of the limiting rod is fixed to the upper surface of the moving plate, there are two limiting rods, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the threaded rod, a spring is fixed to the surface of the telescopic rod, and the two ends of the spring are respectively fixed to the side of the moving plate and the side of the baffle, and the upper surface of the baffle is an inclined surface.

[0016] The above solution achieves a smooth and sealed discharge process. The handwheel facilitates precise manual control, the limit rod prevents the moving plate from deflecting, and the spring buffer ensures a tight fit between the baffle and the discharge port. Meanwhile, the inclined surface on the upper surface of the baffle ensures smooth upward movement of the baffle and avoids jamming.

[0017] Furthermore, an auxiliary material feed pipe is fixed on the upper surface of the cover plate, and a feed inlet is opened on the surface of the cover plate. The position of the auxiliary material feed pipe corresponds to the feed inlet.

[0018] The above solution enables the addition of excipients or trace ingredients at any time during the mixing process without stopping the machine to open the lid, thus improving operational continuity and the hygiene of excipients.

[0019] Furthermore, a main material feed pipe is provided through the side of the mixing tank, the position of the main material feed pipe is higher than the side scraper, and an observation window is provided on the front of the mixing tank.

[0020] The above scheme allows for direct feeding of main materials, and the high-level design avoids interference with the operation of the mixing components. It can also be coordinated with the storage tank for batch feeding.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] This ingredient mixing device for low-sugar pastry production features multiple independent compartments within a storage tank, separated by partitions. Driven by a motor, the tank rotates smoothly via gear-ring meshing, ensuring that the feeding troughs at the bottom of each compartment align sequentially with the connecting troughs above the mixing tank. This allows for the sequential feeding of different raw materials according to the process order and proportions, completely avoiding the problem of clumping caused by feeding all materials at once. Simultaneously, the auger rotates with the storage tank, lifting and turning the materials for initial mixing. The L-shaped side scraper connected to its bottom always rotates in close contact with the tank bottom and wall, effectively scraping away adhering materials. Meanwhile, multiple stirring rods create a complex flow field in the radial and axial directions, enabling powders, liquids, and additives to disperse and blend rapidly under low shear. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the overall structure of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the structure of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the storage tank in this application;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the mixing tank in this application.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1. Batching tank; 101. Mixing bin; 102. Support rod; 103. Main feed pipe; 104. Chute; 105. Connecting chute; 106. Observation window;

[0029] 2. Cover plate; 201. Auxiliary material feed pipe; 202. Feed inlet;

[0030] 3. Storage tank; 301. Baffle plate; 302. Feed chute; 303. Sliding block; 304. Gear ring; 305. Motor; 306. Gear;

[0031] 4. Mixing assembly; 401. Screwdriver; 402. Side scraper; 403. Mixing rod;

[0032] 5. Discharge assembly; 501. Support plate; 502. Threaded rod; 503. Moving plate; 504. Handwheel; 505. Limiting rod; 506. Telescopic rod; 507. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This embodiment of a mixing device for producing low-sugar pastries includes a mixing tank 1 and a storage tank 3 movably disposed above the mixing tank 1. A support rod 102 is fixed to the upper surface of the mixing tank 1, and a cover plate 2 is fixed to the upper end of the support rod 102. The cover plate 2 overlaps the upper surface of the storage tank 3. A stirring assembly 4 is disposed inside the mixing tank 1, and a discharge assembly 5 is also installed on the side of the mixing tank 1. This mixing device for producing low-sugar pastries has multiple independent compartments in the storage tank 3 through a partition 301, and is driven by a motor 305 through gear 306-gear ring 304 meshing transmission. The rotating storage tank 3 ensures that the feeding troughs 302 at the bottom of each chamber are aligned with the connecting troughs 105 above the batching tank 1, allowing different raw materials to be fed in sequence according to the process order and proportion, thus completely avoiding the problem of accumulation and clumping caused by feeding all at once. At the same time, the auger 401 rotates with the storage tank 3, not only lifting and turning the material to achieve preliminary mixing, but also the L-shaped side scraper 402 connected to its bottom end always rotates in close contact with the bottom and wall of the tank, effectively scraping off the adhering material. Meanwhile, multiple stirring rods 403 form a complex flow field in the radial and axial directions, which enables the powder, liquid and additives to be rapidly dispersed and fused under low shear.

[0035] The storage tank 3 has a partition 301 fixed on its inner wall and a discharge trough 302 on its bottom wall. The storage tank 3 is divided into multiple storage chambers by the partition 301. The position of the discharge trough 302 corresponds to the storage chamber. The mixing tank 1 has a connecting groove 105 fixed on its upper surface and a mixing chamber 101 inside. The storage tank 3 is connected to the mixing chamber 101 through the connecting groove 105 and the discharge trough 302. Different raw materials are stored in separate chambers. By rotating the storage tank 3, raw materials are added to the mixing chamber 101 in batches and proportions, which effectively avoids the accumulation and uneven mixing problems caused by one-time feeding and significantly improves the mixing efficiency and uniformity.

[0036] A motor 305 is fixed to the upper surface of the mixing tank 1, and a gear 306 is fixed to the output end of the motor 305. A gear ring 304 is embedded in the outer circumference of the storage tank 3, and the gear 306 and the gear ring 304 mesh with each other. A slider 303 is fixed to the lower surface of the mixing tank 1, and a groove 104 corresponding to the slider 303 is opened on the upper surface of the mixing tank 1. The slider 303 moves inside the groove 104. The storage tank 3 moves on the upper surface of the mixing tank 1 through the motor 305, gear 306, gear ring 304, slider 303, and groove 104. The motor 305 drives the gear 306 to rotate, and the gear 306 drives the meshing gear ring 304 to rotate, realizing the electric rotation control of the storage tank 3. It can accurately switch between different storage chambers for feeding, and realize the timed feeding in conjunction with the stirring process to improve the mixing efficiency. The structure of slider 303 and chute 104 ensures smooth rotation and accurate positioning. The mixing assembly 4 includes an auger 401 installed inside the mixing chamber 101. The upper end of the auger 401 is fixed to the lower surface of the storage tank 3, and the lower end of the auger 401 is fixed with a side scraper 402. Multiple stirring rods 403 are fixed to the side of the side scraper 402. The other side of the side scraper 402 is in contact with the inner wall of the mixing chamber 101. There are multiple side scrapers 402 and stirring rods 403, and the bottom wall of the side scraper 402 is in contact with the bottom wall of the mixing chamber 101. The side scraper 402 is L-shaped, realizing multi-level and multi-directional mixing and scraping. The auger 401 is responsible for lifting and initially mixing the materials, the side scraper 402 prevents the materials from sticking to the wall, and the stirring rods 403 further enhance the mixing uniformity.

[0037] The discharge assembly 5 includes a support plate 501 fixed to the side of the mixing tank 1. A threaded rod 502 passes through the surface of the support plate 501. A movable plate 503 is threadedly connected to the lower end of the threaded rod 502. A telescopic rod 506 is fixed to the side of the movable plate 503. A baffle 507 is fixed to the other end of the telescopic rod 506. A discharge port corresponding to the baffle 507 is opened on the side of the mixing tank 1. The baffle 507 is engaged inside the discharge port, realizing the controllable discharge of materials after mixing. By adjusting the position of the baffle 507 through the threaded rod 502, the opening and closing degree of the discharge port can be precisely controlled to adapt to the discharge requirements of materials with different viscosities and avoid clogging or splashing. A handwheel 504 is fixed to the upper end of the threaded rod 502. A limiting rod 505 is inserted through the surface of 501. The lower end of the limiting rod 505 is fixed to the upper surface of the moving plate 503. There are two limiting rods 505, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the threaded rod 502. A spring is fixed to the surface of the telescopic rod 506, and the two ends of the spring are respectively fixed to the side of the moving plate 503 and the side of the baffle 507. The upper surface of the baffle 507 is inclined, which realizes the stability and sealing of the discharge process. The handwheel 504 facilitates manual and precise control. The limiting rod 505 prevents the moving plate 503 from deflecting. The spring buffer ensures the tight fit between the baffle 507 and the discharge port. At the same time, the inclined surface of the upper surface of the baffle 507 ensures the smoothness of the baffle 507 in the upward movement process and avoids jamming.

[0038] Auxiliary material feed pipe 201 is fixed on the upper surface of cover plate 2, and feed port 202 is opened on the surface of cover plate 2. The position of auxiliary material feed pipe 201 corresponds to feed port 202, which realizes the addition of auxiliary materials or trace components at any time during the mixing process without stopping the machine to open the cover, improving the continuity of operation and the hygiene of auxiliary materials. The main material feed pipe 103 is passed through the side of the mixing tank 1. The position of the main material feed pipe 103 is higher than the side scraper 402. The front of the mixing tank 1 has an observation window, which can directly feed the main material. The high position design avoids interference with the operation of the mixing component 4, and can be coordinated with the storage tank 3 for batch feeding.

[0039] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:

[0040] First, the device is placed in a suitable location and connected to an external power source and control equipment. The control equipment specifically includes known conventional equipment such as a controller and computer with control functions. Then, the staff pours the auxiliary materials into the storage chamber through the auxiliary material feed pipe 201. The staff then controls the motor 305 to operate through the control equipment. The motor 305 drives the gear 306 to rotate, and the gear 306 drives the meshing gear ring 304 to rotate, thereby causing the storage tank 3 to rotate, thus pouring different auxiliary materials into different storage chambers. During the rotation of the storage tank 3, the corresponding discharge grooves on the lower surface of the different storage chambers are connected to the connecting grooves 105 opened on the upper surface of the mixing tank 1, so that the auxiliary materials in the different storage chambers enter the mixing chamber 101.

[0041] At the same time, the storage tank 3 drives the auger 401 fixed on its upper surface to rotate synchronously, thereby mixing the materials in the mixing chamber 101. In addition, the auger 401 drives the side scraper 402 to rotate synchronously, which can not only clean the inner wall of the mixing chamber 101, but also drive the stirring rod 403 to mix the materials at the edge of the mixing chamber 101, further improving the uniformity of mixing.

[0042] Finally, the staff uses handwheel 504 to rotate threaded rod 502, which in turn drives movable plate 503, which is threaded to it, to move. Movable plate 503 then drives telescopic rod 506 and baffle 507, which is fixed to one end of telescopic rod 506, to move upward, thereby discharging the material in mixing chamber 101 through discharge port.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0044] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dispensing device for producing low-sugar pastries, characterized in that: It includes a mixing tank (1) and a storage tank (3) movably disposed above the mixing tank (1). A support rod (102) is fixed on the upper surface of the mixing tank (1). A cover plate (2) is fixed at the upper end of the support rod (102). The cover plate (2) overlaps the upper surface of the storage tank (3). A stirring assembly (4) is provided inside the mixing tank (1). A discharge assembly (5) is also installed on the side of the mixing tank (1). The storage tank (3) has a partition (301) fixed on its inner wall. The bottom wall of the storage tank (3) has a discharge trough (302). The storage tank (3) is divided into multiple storage chambers by the partition (301). The position of the discharge trough (302) corresponds to the storage chamber. The upper surface of the mixing tank (1) has a connecting groove (105). The mixing tank (1) has a mixing chamber (101) inside. The storage tank (3) is connected to the mixing chamber (101) through the connecting groove (105) and the discharge trough (302).

2. The ingredient dispensing device for producing low-sugar pastries according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor (305) is fixed on the upper surface of the mixing tank (1), and a gear (306) is fixed at the output end of the motor (305). A gear ring (304) is embedded on the outer circumference of the storage tank (3). The gear (306) and the gear ring (304) mesh with each other. A slider (303) is fixed on the lower surface of the mixing tank (1). A groove (104) corresponding to the slider (303) is opened on the upper surface of the mixing tank (1). The slider (303) moves inside the groove (104). The storage tank (3) moves on the upper surface of the mixing tank (1) through the motor (305), gear (306), gear ring (304), slider (303) and groove (104).

3. The ingredient dispensing device for producing low-sugar pastries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly (4) includes an auger (401) disposed inside the mixing chamber (101). The upper end of the auger (401) is fixed to the lower surface of the storage tank (3). A side scraper (402) is fixed to the lower end of the auger (401). Multiple stirring rods (403) are fixed to the side of the side scraper (402). The other side of the side scraper (402) is in contact with the inner wall of the mixing chamber (101). There are multiple side scrapers (402) and stirring rods (403). The bottom wall of the side scraper (402) is in contact with the bottom wall of the mixing chamber (101). The side scraper (402) is L-shaped.

4. The ingredient dispensing device for producing low-sugar pastries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge assembly (5) includes a support plate (501) fixed to the side of the mixing tank (1). A threaded rod (502) is threaded through the surface of the support plate (501). A movable plate (503) is threaded to the lower end of the threaded rod (502). A telescopic rod (506) is fixed to the side of the movable plate (503). A baffle (507) is fixed to the other end of the telescopic rod (506). A discharge port corresponding to the baffle (507) is opened on the side of the mixing tank (1). The baffle (507) is snapped into the discharge port.

5. The ingredient dispensing device for producing low-sugar pastries according to claim 4, characterized in that: A handwheel (504) is fixed to the upper end of the threaded rod (502). A limiting rod (505) is passed through the surface of the support plate (501). The lower end of the limiting rod (505) is fixed to the upper surface of the moving plate (503). There are two limiting rods (505), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the threaded rod (502). A spring is fixed to the surface of the telescopic rod (506), and the two ends of the spring are respectively fixed to the side of the moving plate (503) and the side of the baffle (507). The upper surface of the baffle (507) is an inclined surface.

6. The ingredient dispensing device for producing low-sugar pastries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the cover plate (2) is fixed with an auxiliary material feed pipe (201), and the surface of the cover plate (2) is provided with a feed inlet (202). The position of the auxiliary material feed pipe (201) corresponds to the feed inlet (202).

7. The ingredient dispensing device for producing low-sugar pastries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing tank (1) has a main material feed pipe (103) through its side. The main material feed pipe (103) is positioned higher than the side scraper (402). The mixing tank (1) has an observation window on its front.

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