Candy mold and candy molding machine

Abstract

A candy mold comprising a mold base and a mold core sleeve, characterized in that the mold base is detachably connected to the mold core sleeve, wherein the mold base is combined with the mold core sleeve to form a molding surface of the upper mold and / or a molding surface of the lower mold, wherein the mold core sleeve has a molding surface for molding candy.

Description

Area of ​​the utility model

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of candy molds, in particular to a candy mold and a candy molding machine. State of the art

[0002] There are a wide variety of candies. Cast molding is a common manufacturing method. The cast molding process is suitable for a wide variety of candies, especially those with specific shapes and delicate surface textures, such as hard candies, gummy candies, and so on. In cast molding, the heated syrup is precisely poured into a prepared mold. After cooling and solidifying, it is removed from the mold to form the final candy shape.

[0003] Current technology requires the entire mold to be adapted to the corresponding mold for candies of different shapes, resulting in high mold design and manufacturing costs. These costs are further increased, especially when candy manufacturers need to produce diversified products. This, in turn, creates obstacles to the production of small batches or innovative candies, limiting product diversity and the ability for flexible production. Abandonment of the utility model

[0004] The present utility model aims to solve one of the technical problems in the prior art to some extent. To this end, the present utility model provides a candy mold. After using the removable mold core sleeve, only the mold core sleeve needs to be replaced for the candy mold to adapt to the production of different shapes, thereby significantly reducing the cost and time for mold replacement. This improves production efficiency and increases adaptability to the production of diversified and small-batch products.

[0005] The present utility model further provides a candy molding machine having the candy molding mold described above.

[0006] The technical solution according to the present utility model is to provide a candy mold comprising a mold base and a mold core sleeve, wherein the mold base is detachably connected to the mold core sleeve, wherein the mold base is combined with the mold core sleeve to form a molding surface of the upper mold and / or a molding surface of the lower mold, wherein the mold core sleeve has a molding surface for molding candy.

[0007] By adopting the above structure, this candy mold can significantly reduce the cost and time required for mold replacement during the production process. Since the mold base and the mold core sleeve can be detachably connected, when replacing mold core sleeves of different shapes, the candy manufacturer does not need to remake the entire mold structure, but only needs to replace the mold core sleeve. This design significantly reduces mold production costs and improves production efficiency.

[0008] In particular, the mold core sleeve has a molding surface for molding candy to adapt to various types of candy shapes, so that the same set of mold bases can be combined with multiple mold core sleeves for use. This not only improves the versatility of the mold but also enhances the adaptability to the production of diversified products. During the production process, when it is necessary to change the shape or design of the candy, only the mold core sleeve needs to be changed instead of replacing the entire mold. In this way, even in the production of small batches of innovative candies, personalized production can be realized through flexible replacement of the mold core sleeve, thus avoiding high mold manufacturing costs.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the material of the mold core sleeve comprises metal, plastic and silicone.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, it is provided that the metal comprises an iron alloy, an aluminum alloy and a copper alloy, and / or wherein the plastic comprises polycarbonate, polyetheretherketone, polyamide, polypropylene and polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the mold base comprises a first mold base, the first mold base being provided with a first installation portion, a first mold core sleeve being detachably installed on the first installation portion, the first installation portion being used to provide an installation space for the first mold core sleeve, so that stable positioning and rapid replacement of the mold core sleeve are realized.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, one of the first installation portion and the first mold core sleeve is provided with a first positioning hole, and the other is provided with a first positioning portion corresponding to the position of the first positioning hole to ensure accurate positioning and fixing of the mold core sleeve during installation. This design allows the mold core sleeve to be automatically aligned during the installation process, preventing production errors caused by positional shifts and improving the accuracy and stability of mold assembly.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, one of the first installation portion and the first mold core sleeve is provided with a first connection slot, and the other is provided with a first connection portion corresponding to the position of the first connection slot to achieve a stable connection between the two. This structural design allows the mold core sleeve to be quickly aligned and fixed during installation to increase the strength of the connection, preventing loosening due to vibration or pressure during the production process, thereby improving production reliability.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, it is provided that the mold base comprises a second mold base, wherein the second mold base is provided with a second installation portion, wherein a second mold core sleeve is removably installed on the second installation portion.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, one of the second installation portion and the second mold core sleeve is provided with a second positioning hole, and the other is provided with a second positioning portion corresponding to the position of the second positioning hole. According to an embodiment of the present utility model, one of the second installation portion and the second mold core sleeve is provided with a second connecting slot, and the other is provided with a second connecting portion corresponding to the position of the second connecting slot. A candy molding machine comprising a candy molding mold as described in any one of the above.

[0016] The present utility model discloses a candy mold and a candy molding machine, wherein the candy mold comprises a mold base and a mold core sleeve, the mold base being detachably connected to the mold core sleeve, the mold base being combined with the mold core sleeve to form a molding surface of the upper mold and / or a molding surface of the lower mold, the mold core sleeve having a molding surface for molding candy. The present utility model provides a candy molding mold. After using the detachable mold core sleeve, only the mold core sleeve needs to be replaced for the candy mold to adapt to the production of different shapes, thereby greatly reducing the cost and time for mold replacement. This improves production efficiency and increases adaptability to the production of diversified and small-batch products. Brief description of the drawings

[0017] In order to more clearly explain the embodiments according to the present utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings to be used in describing the embodiments or the prior art are briefly described below. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are merely some embodiments of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a candy mold according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a candy mold according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a first mold core sleeve according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a second mold core sleeve according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a first mold base according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a second mold base according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a second mold base according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 8 is a back view of a candy mold according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a candy mold according to another embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a candy molding die according to other embodiments of the present invention. Description of the preferred embodiments

[0018] The exemplary embodiments of the present utility model are described in more detail below. Examples of the described exemplary embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, in which identical or similar elements, or elements with identical or similar functions, are designated throughout by identical or similar reference numerals. The exemplary embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and serve merely to explain the present utility model and should not be understood as limiting the present utility model. Example I

[0019] In the present embodiment, a candy mold is disclosed, the mold comprising an upper mold and a lower mold, the upper mold and the lower mold being connected to each other by a rotary connecting member 5 to realize the opening and closing of the upper mold and the lower mold, as shown in Fig. 1- Fig. 10. The mold comprises a mold base and a mold core sleeve, in particular the upper mold and / or the lower mold comprises a mold base and a mold core sleeve, wherein the mold base is removably connected to the mold core sleeve, wherein the mold base is combined with the mold core sleeve to form a molding surface of the upper mold and a molding surface of the lower mold, wherein the mold core sleeve has a molding surface for molding sweets. In some other embodiments, it is provided that the mold base is removably connected to the mold core sleeve, wherein the mold base is combined with the mold core sleeve to form a molding surface of the upper mold, wherein the molding surface of the lower mold is conventionally formed, ie the molding surface contour is machined directly on the lower mold, wherein the mold core sleeve has a molding surface for molding sweets.

[0020] In candy production, the temperature of the mold depends primarily on the type of syrup and its process requirements. In general, the temperature of the syrup during pouring and molding is generally in the range of 120 °C to 160 °C. The specific temperature requirements may vary between different types of candy, such as hard candies or gummy candies. For the mold, especially the mold core sleeve part, a material must be selected that can withstand this temperature without degradation and deformation. When using plastic mold core sleeves in candy molds, high-temperature resistant plastics such as polycarbonate, polyetheretherketone, polyamide, polypropylene and polytetrafluoroethylene are commonly chosen. For higher temperature environments or more stringent requirements, materials such as stainless steel, aluminum alloys and silicone are available as alternatives.While meeting food safety standards, these materials can be selected according to specific production processes and mold design requirements to ensure efficient and stable candy production. The candy mold in the present embodiment is designed as a three-cavity mold, each cavity having a cavity for molding a plurality of candies, as described in connection with [the text]. Fig. 1 to Fig. 8. This construction effectively improves production efficiency, allowing multiple sweets to be produced simultaneously in one injection process. In another embodiment, the mold is designed, for example, as another multi-cavity mold construction, such as a two-cavity mold or the like, as described in connection with Fig. 9. In other embodiments, the mold is designed as a mold with a cavity or other combinations to meet the production requirements and process requirements for different types of candy, as in connection with Fig. 10 shown.

[0021] In the prior art, the upper mold and lower mold are machined into molding surfaces, where the molding surface is the contact surface of the candy mold with the heated syrup, which directly determines the shape and surface quality of the final product. In the present application, the upper mold and / or lower mold are formed as a combined structure, i.e., mold base and mold core sleeve, where the mold core sleeve has a molding surface of a conventional mold core. The mold core sleeve can be replaced according to the production requirements of different candies, which greatly improves production flexibility. In addition, the material and surface treatment of the mold core sleeve can be optimized according to the characteristics of the candy to further improve the contact effect between the molding surface and the syrup, thereby improving the surface smoothness and shape accuracy of the product.

[0022] In particular, it is provided that the mold base comprises a first mold base 1, wherein the first mold base 1 is provided with a first installation section 11, wherein a first mold core sleeve 3 is detachably installed on the first installation section 11, wherein the first installation section 11 is used to provide an installation space for the first mold core sleeve 3, so that a stable positioning and a quick replacement of the mold core sleeve are realized, as in connection with Fig. 5. For example, in the present embodiment, the inside of the first mold base 1 is slit to form a first installation portion 11, the mold core sleeve being attached to the first installation portion 11 on one side and having a first molding surface 31 for molding sweets on the other side, the first installation portion 11 being provided with a first positioning hole 12, the first mold core sleeve 3 being provided with a first positioning portion 32 corresponding to the position of the first positioning hole 12, the first positioning portion 32 being a columnar structure for cooperating with the first positioning hole 12.

[0023] Furthermore, it is provided that the first installation section 11 is provided with a first connecting slot 13, wherein the first mold core sleeve 3 is provided with a first connecting section 33 corresponding to the position of the first connecting slot 13. In the present exemplary embodiment, the first connecting slot 13 is designed as a locking slot and the first connecting section 33 as a locking hook, so that the interaction of the locking hook with the locking slot achieves locking of the first installation section 11 with the first mold core sleeve 3. In some other exemplary embodiments, the first connecting slot 13 is designed as a screw hole slot, wherein the first connecting section 33 is a fastening element for screwing to the screw hole slot.In some other embodiments, the first connecting slot 13 and the first connecting portion 33 are formed as a quick-connect structure or a clamping structure so that the disassembly and assembly of the first mold core sleeve 3 and the first installation portion 11 are achieved.

[0024] In the present embodiment, it is similarly provided that the mold base comprises a second mold base 2, wherein the second mold base 2 is provided with a second installation section 21, wherein a second mold core sleeve 4 is detachably installed on the second installation section 21, wherein the second installation section 21 is used to provide an installation space for the second mold core sleeve 4, so that a stable positioning and a quick replacement of the mold core sleeve are realized, as in connection with Fig. 6 to Fig.7. For example, in the present embodiment, it is provided that the inside of the second mold base 2 is slit to form a second installation portion 21, wherein the mold core sleeve is attached to the second installation portion 21 on one side and has a second molding surface 41 for molding sweets on the other side, wherein the second installation portion 21 is provided with a second positioning hole 22, wherein the second mold core sleeve 4 is provided with a second positioning portion 42 corresponding to the position of the second positioning hole 22, wherein the second positioning portion 42 is a columnar structure for cooperating with the second positioning hole 22.

[0025] Furthermore, it is provided that the second installation section 21 is provided with a second connecting slot 23, wherein the second mold core sleeve 4 is provided with a second connecting section 43 corresponding to the position of the second connecting slot 23. In the present exemplary embodiment, the second connecting slot 23 is designed as a locking slot and the second connecting section 43 as a locking hook, so that the interaction of the locking hook with the locking slot achieves locking of the second installation section 21 with the second mold core sleeve 4. In some other exemplary embodiments, the second connecting slot 23 is designed as a screw hole slot, wherein the second connecting section 43 is a fastening element for screwing to the screw hole slot.In some other embodiments, the second connecting slot 23 and the second connecting portion 43 are formed as a quick-connect structure or a clamping structure so that the disassembly and assembly of the second mold core sleeve 4 and the second installation portion 21 are achieved.

[0026] In some other embodiments, a candy molding machine is disclosed that includes a candy molding die according to the present embodiment.

[0027] In describing the present utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply a relative importance or to imply the number of specified technical features. The feature limited to "first" and "second" may, either explicitly or implicitly, encompass at least one of these features. In describing the present utility model, "several" means at least two, for example, two, three, or the like, unless expressly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0028] In the present utility model, terms such as installing, connecting, and attaching are to be understood broadly unless expressly stated and defined otherwise. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or a one-piece connection; it may be mechanically or electrically connected or communicate with each other; it may be connected directly or indirectly via an intermediate medium; it may be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction of two elements, unless expressly defined otherwise. For a person skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In the present utility model, the first feature above or below the second feature may mean that the first feature and the second feature are in direct contact, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirectly contact via an intermediate medium, unless expressly stated and defined otherwise. The first feature above the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply mean that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature below the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or may simply mean that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described above, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Variations, modifications, substitutions, and variants of the above-described embodiments may be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model. List of reference symbols 1 First form base; 2 Second form base; 3 First mold core sleeve; 4 Second mold core sleeve; 5 rotating joint; 11 First installation section; 12 First positioning hole; 13 First connecting slot; 21 Second installation section; 22 Second positioning hole; 23 Second connecting slot; 31 First forming surface; 32 First positioning section; 33 First connecting section; 41 Second mold surface; 42 Second positioning section; 43 Second connecting section.

Claims

[1] Candy mold comprising a mold base and a mold core sleeve, characterized by that the mold base is detachably connected to the mold core sleeve, wherein the mold base is combined with the mold core sleeve to form a molding surface of the upper mold and / or a molding surface of the lower mold, wherein the mold core sleeve has a molding surface for forming sweets. [2] Candy mold according to claim 1, characterized by that the material of the mold core sleeve includes metal, plastic and silicone. [3] Candy mold according to claim 2, characterized by , that the metal comprises an iron alloy, an aluminum alloy and a copper alloy, and / or wherein the plastic comprises polycarbonate, polyetheretherketone, polyamide, polypropylene and polytetrafluoroethylene. [4] Candy mold according to claim 1, characterized by, that the mold base comprises a first mold base, wherein the first mold base is provided with a first installation section, wherein a first mold core sleeve is detachably installed on the first installation section. [5] Candy mold according to claim 4, characterized by , that one of the two, i.e. the first installation section and the first mold core sleeve, is provided with a first positioning hole, and the other is provided with a first positioning section corresponding to the position of the first positioning hole. [6] Candy mold according to claim 5, characterized by , that one of the two, i.e. the first installation section and the first mold core sleeve, is provided with a first connection slot, and the other is provided with a first connection section corresponding to the position of the first connection slot. [7] Candy mold according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized bythat the mold base comprises a second mold base, wherein the second mold base is provided with a second installation section, wherein a second mold core sleeve is detachably installed on the second installation section. [8] Candy mold according to claim 7, characterized by , that one of the two, i.e. the second installation section and the second mold core sleeve, is provided with a second positioning hole, and the other is provided with a second positioning section corresponding to the position of the second positioning hole. [9] Candy mold according to claim 8, characterized by , that one of the two, i.e. the second installation section and the second mold core sleeve, is provided with a second connection slot, and the other is provided with a second connection section according to the position of the second connection slot. [10] Candy molding machine, characterized bythat the machine has a candy mold according to one of claims 1 to 9.

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