A noodle shaping device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of instant noodle processing technology and provides an instant noodle shaping device, including a base. A connecting shaft is rotatably mounted on the top of the base, and a rotating disk is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting shaft. Several horizontal plates are spaced along the circumferential direction on the surface of the rotating disk. This instant noodle shaping device first neatly places the instant noodles to be shaped on the placement plate. Then, it drives the rotating disk to rotate, causing the placement cylinder to be directly below the hollow pressure plate. The hollow pressure plate presses down to shape the noodles. After shaping, the hollow pressure plate rises. The rotating disk is then driven to rotate, causing the hollow pressure plate to rotate above the lifting assembly. The lifting assembly then lifts the placement plate and pushes out the instant noodles. After being lifted to a certain height, the instant noodles are gripped by clamps, and the rotating and lifting clamps transfer the instant noodles to the next step position before releasing them. This achieves continuous production, avoiding the risk of instant noodle contamination due to bacteria carried by personnel and avoiding the problem of noodle breakage caused by manual handling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of instant noodle processing technology, and in particular relates to an instant noodle shaping device. Background Technology

[0002] Instant noodles are widely popular due to their convenience and ease of storage. Traditional instant noodle production often uses frying to dehydrate and shape the noodles, but frying results in high oil content in the noodles, which is detrimental to health with long-term consumption. With the increasing popularity of healthy eating concepts, the market demand for non-fried instant noodles is growing.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN222881585U discloses a noodle cake forming device for instant noodle processing. In this technical solution, by forming non-fried instant noodles after steaming and cooking, the instant noodles can be accurately dried and formed. Moreover, during the drying process, the hollow pressure plate is positioned in the placement cylinder, thereby forming instant noodles of the same thickness.

[0004] However, while this technical solution achieves precise shaping and uniform drying of the instant noodles through a hollow pressing plate, the final step in the production process—demolding and collection of the finished product—requires manual removal of the shaped instant noodles. Human hands are one of the biggest sources of contamination, carrying bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Even with gloves, there is a risk of glove contamination and damage, making it impossible to meet the aseptic operation requirements of the food industry. Even after cooling, the instant noodle cake remains very crispy, and it is difficult to achieve completely uniform force and angle when manually handling it, which easily leads to the edges of the cake breaking and the whole cake breaking, generating a large number of defective products and waste, and significantly increasing production costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a device for shaping instant noodles, which aims to solve the problem of manually removing the shaped instant noodles in the last stage of the production process, namely, the demolding and collection of the finished product.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: a noodle shaping device includes a base, a connecting shaft rotatably provided on the top of the base, a rotating disk fixedly connected to the top of the connecting shaft, a number of horizontal plates spaced apart along the circumferential direction on the surface of the rotating disk, a number of placement tubes spaced apart on the top of each horizontal plate, and a placement plate for placing instant noodles to be shaped is provided in the placement tube in a way that can be raised and lowered.

[0007] An L-shaped plate is provided on one side of the base, and a first connecting plate is provided on the inner side of the L-shaped plate in a height-adjustable manner. Several hollow pressure plates for shaping instant noodles are provided at the bottom of the first connecting plate. A lifting assembly for lifting the placement plate is provided on the other side of the base in a height-adjustable manner. A clamping plate for transferring instant noodles to the next step is provided on one side of the base and behind the lifting assembly in a height-adjustable and rotatable manner.

[0008] Preferably, a rotary cylinder is provided inside the base, and the bottom end of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the top end of the rotary cylinder, and the connecting shaft has a hollow structure.

[0009] Preferably, the inner side of the L-shaped plate is provided with a receiving groove, and a first electric telescopic rod is vertically arranged in the receiving groove. A movable plate is fixedly connected to the top of the first electric telescopic rod, and a first connecting plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the movable plate.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a base plate, a hydraulic cylinder, and a second connecting plate. The base plate is disposed on one side of the base, the hydraulic cylinder is disposed on the top of the base plate, and the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the hydraulic cylinder. A plurality of protrusions are fixedly connected to the top of the second connecting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the placement cylinder is open, and both the rotating disk and the horizontal plate located at the bottom of the placement cylinder have grooves that are adapted to the protrusion. When the placement cylinder rotates to above the protrusion, the horizontal plate can be lifted by driving the protrusion to rise.

[0012] Preferably, a receiving box is provided on the top of the base plate and located behind the hydraulic cylinder. A first motor is provided inside the receiving box. The output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected to a second electric telescopic rod. A drive box is fixedly connected to the top of the second electric telescopic rod. A clamping plate for holding instant noodles is movably provided on the top of the drive box.

[0013] Preferably, the inner cavity of the drive box is rotatably provided with a bidirectional threaded rod, and both ends of the surface of the bidirectional threaded rod are threadedly connected with threaded sleeves. Each clamping plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the threaded sleeve. A second motor is provided at one end of the drive box, and the output shaft of the second motor is fixedly connected to one end of the bidirectional threaded rod.

[0014] Preferably, each of the placement cylinders has several through holes at its bottom, a hot air blower is provided on one side of the first connecting plate, a return hose is connected between one side of the connecting shaft and the hot air blower, the return hose is connected to the through holes, and an air pipe is connected between the hot air blower and the first connecting plate.

[0015] Beneficial effects

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The instant noodle shaping device of this utility model first neatly places the instant noodles to be shaped on the placement plate, then drives the rotating disk to rotate, driving the placement cylinder directly below the hollow pressure plate. The hollow pressure plate presses down to shape the noodles, maintaining pressure for a certain period of time. After shaping, the hollow pressure plate rises, and then drives the rotating disk to rotate, driving the hollow pressure plate to rotate above the lifting component. Then, drives the lifting component to lift the placement plate and push out the instant noodles. After being lifted to a certain height, the instant noodles are gripped by the clamping plate and the rotating and lifting clamping plate transfer the instant noodles to the next step position before releasing them. This achieves continuous production, avoids the risk of instant noodles being contaminated by bacteria carried by human hands, and avoids the problem of the dough breaking due to the force of human handling. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the placement cylinder in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the drive box in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. L-shaped plate; 3. First connecting plate; 4. Hollow pressure plate; 5. Connecting shaft; 6. Rotating plate; 7. Horizontal plate; 8. Placement cylinder; 9. Placement plate; 10. Through hole; 11. First electric telescopic rod; 12. Base plate; 13. Hydraulic cylinder; 14. Second connecting plate; 15. Protrusion; 16. Receiving box; 17. Second electric telescopic rod; 18. Drive box; 19. Clamping plate; 20. Return hose; 21. Hot air blower; 22. Air pipe; 23. Threaded sleeve; 24. Movable plate; 25. Second motor; 26. Bidirectional threaded rod. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0024] First Embodiment

[0025] Please see Figures 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: a noodle shaping device, including a base 1, a connecting shaft 5 rotatably provided on the top of the base 1, a rotating disk 6 fixedly connected to the top of the connecting shaft 5, a plurality of horizontal plates 7 spaced apart along the circumferential direction on the surface of the rotating disk 6, a plurality of placement cylinders 8 spaced apart on the top of each horizontal plate 7, and a placement plate 9 for placing instant noodles to be shaped is vertically and vertically arranged inside the placement cylinder 8.

[0026] An L-shaped plate 2 is provided on one side of the base 1. A first connecting plate 3 is provided on the inner side of the L-shaped plate 2 in a height-adjustable manner. Several hollow pressure plates 4 for shaping instant noodles are provided at the bottom of the first connecting plate 3. A lifting assembly for lifting the placement plate 9 is provided on the other side of the base 1 in a height-adjustable manner. A clamping plate 19 for transferring instant noodles to the next step is provided on one side of the base 1 and behind the lifting assembly in a height-adjustable and rotatable manner.

[0027] In this embodiment, the operator places the instant noodles to be shaped one by one onto each placement plate 9, ensuring that the instant noodles are accurately positioned and neatly arranged on the placement plate 9 to ensure consistent shaping results. After placement, the operator checks the placement of instant noodles in each placement container 8 to ensure that no noodles are missing or improperly placed.

[0028] According to the specifications and shaping requirements of instant noodles, select a suitable size placement plate 9 and place it in each placement tube 8 to ensure that the placement plate 9 can be placed stably in the placement tube 8 and can be raised and lowered freely.

[0029] By controlling the rotation of the connecting shaft 5, the rotating disk 6 is rotated to the appropriate position, ensuring that one of the placement cylinders 8 is exactly below the hollow pressure plate 4. A positioning sensor or mechanical limit device can be used to precisely control the stopping position of the rotating disk 6, ensuring the accuracy of the shaping process.

[0030] The lifting mechanism is activated, causing the first connecting plate 3 to move the hollow pressure plate 4 downwards until the hollow pressure plate 4 contacts the instant noodles and applies a certain pressure. This pressure is maintained for a period of time, allowing the instant noodles to be shaped according to a predetermined form under the action of the hollow pressure plate 4. The shaping time can be set according to the material and thickness of the instant noodles, as well as the shaping requirements, and is generally precisely controlled by a timer or control system.

[0031] Activate the lifting assembly to move it upward and lift the placement plate 9, pushing the shaped instant noodles out of the placement cylinder 8 to a certain height. The lifting height should be moderate, ensuring that the instant noodles can be smoothly gripped by the clamping plate 19, while avoiding damage or falling off the instant noodles due to excessive lifting.

[0032] First, the instant noodles to be shaped are neatly placed on the placement plate. Then, the rotating disk is driven to rotate, causing the placement cylinder to be directly below the hollow pressure plate 4. The hollow pressure plate 4 presses down to shape the noodles, maintaining pressure for a certain period of time. After shaping, the hollow pressure plate 4 is raised. Then, the rotating disk is driven to rotate, causing the hollow pressure plate 4 to rotate above the lifting component. Next, the lifting component is driven to lift the placement plate and push out the instant noodles. After being lifted to a certain height, the instant noodles are gripped by the clamping plate and the rotating and lifting clamping plate transfer the instant noodles to the next step position before being released. The rotating disk rotates, and the shaping, lifting and transfer steps are repeated to achieve continuous production.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1-3 Furthermore, a rotary cylinder is provided inside the base 1, and the bottom end of the connecting shaft 5 is fixedly connected to the top end of the rotary cylinder. The connecting shaft 5 has a hollow structure.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the placement cylinder needs to be moved to the area below the hollow pressure plate, the rotating cylinder is driven to rotate, thereby causing the connecting shaft 5 to rotate. Since the connecting shaft 5 is fixedly connected to the rotating disk, it drives the rotating disk to rotate.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 Furthermore, the inner side of the L-shaped plate 2 is provided with a receiving groove, and a first electric telescopic rod 11 is vertically arranged in the receiving groove. The top end of the first electric telescopic rod 11 is fixedly connected to a movable plate 24, and the first connecting plate 3 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the movable plate 24.

[0036] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to control the lifting and lowering of multiple air pressure plates, the first electric telescopic rod 11 is extended or retracted, thereby driving the first connecting plate 3 to lift and lower. Since several hollow pressure plates 4 are located below the first connecting plate 3, the hollow pressure plates 4 are driven to rise or fall synchronously, thereby shaping the instant noodles inside the placement cylinder.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1-3 Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a base plate 12, a hydraulic cylinder 13, and a second connecting plate 14. The base plate 12 is disposed on one side of the base 1, the hydraulic cylinder 13 is disposed on the top of the base plate 12, and the second connecting plate 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the hydraulic cylinder 13. Several protrusions 15 are fixedly connected to the top of the second connecting plate 14. The bottom of the placement cylinder 8 is open. The rotating disk 6 and the horizontal plate 7 are both provided with grooves that are adapted to the protrusions 15 at the bottom of the placement cylinder 8. When the placement cylinder 8 rotates above the protrusions 15, the horizontal plate 7 can be lifted by driving the protrusions 15 to rise.

[0038] In this embodiment, after the placement cylinder 8 is rotated above the protrusion 15, the hydraulic cylinder 13 is activated to extend and drive multiple protrusions 15 to rise until the protrusions 15 lift the placement plate. After lifting it to a certain position, it can be stopped. After the dough is removed from the placement plate, the cylinder is retracted and placed inside the placement cylinder.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 2 Furthermore, a receiving box 16 is provided on the top of the base plate 12 and behind the hydraulic cylinder 13. A first motor is provided in the inner cavity of the receiving box 16. The output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected to a second electric telescopic rod 17. A drive box 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the second electric telescopic rod 17. A clamping plate 19 for holding instant noodles is movably provided on the top of the drive box 18. A bidirectional threaded rod 26 is provided laterally and rotatably in the inner cavity of the drive box 18. Threaded sleeves 23 are threaded to both ends of the surface of the bidirectional threaded rod 26. Each clamping plate 19 is fixedly connected to the surface of the threaded sleeve 23. A second motor 25 is provided laterally at one end of the drive box 18. The output shaft of the second motor 25 is fixedly connected to one end of the bidirectional threaded rod 26.

[0040] In this embodiment, after the placement plate is lifted to a certain position, the second electric telescopic rod 17 is first driven to extend, causing the drive box 18 to rise. Then, the second motor 25 is driven to move the two clamping plates 19 to both sides. After moving to the outermost end, the first motor is driven to rotate the second electric telescopic rod 17 to the top of the placement cylinder. Then, the second electric telescopic rod 17 is driven to retract, causing the clamping plates 19 to descend. Then, the second motor 25 is driven to drive the clamping plates 19 to clamp and pick up the instant noodles. At the same time, the first motor rotates while the second electric telescopic rod 17 rises, rotating the instant noodles to the other side. Finally, the second electric telescopic rod 17 is driven to retract.

[0041] Second Embodiment

[0042] Please refer to Figures 1-3 Based on the same concept as the first embodiment described above, each of the placement cylinders 8 has several through holes 10 at its bottom. A hot air blower 21 is provided on one side of the first connecting plate 3. A return hose 20 is connected between one side of the connecting shaft 5 and the hot air blower 21. The return hose 20 is connected to the through holes 10. An air pipe 22 is connected between the hot air blower 21 and the first connecting plate 3.

[0043] In this embodiment, air is injected into the air pipe 22 by the hot air blower 21. Since the air pipe 22 is connected to the first connecting plate 3, the hot air is transferred to the air pressure plate to shape the instant noodles.

[0044] The bottom through hole 10 of the placement cylinder is connected to the return hose 20, so that the hot air inside the placement cylinder is recovered through the return hose 20.

[0045] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: After the utility model is installed, the operator first places the instant noodles to be shaped one by one on each placement plate 9. By controlling the rotation of the connecting shaft 5, the rotating disk 6 rotates, driving the placement cylinder 8 to rotate, ensuring that one set of placement cylinders 8 is exactly below the hollow pressure plate 4. The lifting mechanism is activated, causing the first connecting plate 3 to drive the hollow pressure plate 4 to move downwards until the hollow pressure plate 4 contacts the instant noodles and applies a certain pressure. After shaping, the hollow pressure plate 4 rises. Then, the rotating disk 6 is driven to rotate, driving the hollow pressure plate 4 to rotate above the lifting component. The lifting component is then activated, causing it to move upwards and lift the placement plate 9, pushing the shaped instant noodles out of the placement cylinder 8 to a certain height. After the placement plate is lifted to a certain position, the second electric telescopic rod 17 is driven to extend, driving the drive box 18 to rise. Then, the first motor is driven to drive the clamping plate 19 and the descending drive box 18 to rotate to both sides of the placement plate. Finally, the clamping plate 19 is driven to clamp the instant noodles.

[0046] 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 and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A noodle shaping device, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is rotatably provided with a connecting shaft (5) at the top. A rotating disk (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting shaft (5). A number of horizontal plates (7) are spaced apart on the surface of the rotating disk (6) along its circumferential direction. A number of placement tubes (8) are spaced apart on the top of each horizontal plate (7). A placement plate (9) for placing instant noodles to be shaped is provided in the placement tube (8) in a way that can be raised and lowered. An L-shaped plate (2) is provided on one side of the base (1). A first connecting plate (3) is provided on the inner side of the L-shaped plate (2) in a height-adjustable manner. Several hollow pressure plates (4) for shaping instant noodles are provided at the bottom of the first connecting plate (3). A lifting assembly for lifting the placement plate (9) is provided on the other side of the base (1) in a height-adjustable manner. A clamping plate (19) for transferring instant noodles to the next step is provided on one side of the base (1) and behind the lifting assembly in a height-adjustable and rotatable manner.

2. The instant noodle shaping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A rotary cylinder is provided inside the base (1), and the bottom end of the connecting shaft (5) is fixedly connected to the top end of the rotary cylinder. The connecting shaft (5) has a hollow structure.

3. The instant noodle shaping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The L-shaped plate (2) has an inner groove for receiving, and a first electric telescopic rod (11) is vertically arranged in the groove. A movable plate (24) is fixedly connected to the top of the first electric telescopic rod (11), and the first connecting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the movable plate (24).

4. The instant noodle shaping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a base plate (12), a hydraulic cylinder (13), and a second connecting plate (14). The base plate (12) is disposed on one side of the base (1), the hydraulic cylinder (13) is disposed on the top of the base plate (12), and the second connecting plate (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the hydraulic cylinder (13). Several protrusions (15) are fixedly connected to the top of the second connecting plate (14).

5. The instant noodle shaping device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the placement cylinder (8) is open. The rotating disk (6) and the horizontal plate (7) are both provided with grooves that are compatible with the protrusion (15) at the bottom of the placement cylinder (8). When the placement cylinder (8) rotates to above the protrusion (15), the horizontal plate (7) can be lifted by driving the protrusion (15) to rise.

6. The instant noodle shaping device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A receiving box (16) is provided on the top of the base plate (12) and behind the hydraulic cylinder (13). A first motor is provided in the inner cavity of the receiving box (16). The output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected to a second electric telescopic rod (17). A drive box (18) is fixedly connected to the top of the second electric telescopic rod (17). A clamping plate (19) for clamping instant noodles is movably provided on the top of the drive box (18).

7. The instant noodle shaping device as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The drive box (18) has a bidirectional threaded rod (26) rotatably arranged in the inner cavity. Both ends of the surface of the bidirectional threaded rod (26) are threaded with threaded sleeves (23). Each clamping plate (19) is fixedly connected to the surface of the threaded sleeve (23). A second motor (25) is arranged in the middle at one end of the drive box (18). The output shaft of the second motor (25) is fixedly connected to one end of the bidirectional threaded rod (26).

8. The instant noodle shaping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the placement cylinders (8) has several through holes (10) at its bottom. A hot air blower (21) is provided on one side of the first connecting plate (3). A return hose (20) is connected between one side of the connecting shaft (5) and the hot air blower (21). The return hose (20) is connected to the through holes (10). An air pipe (22) is connected between the hot air blower (21) and the first connecting plate (3).

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