Cutting and crimping equipment for food processing machinery

Abstract

The present invention provides a cutting and pleating device for food processing machinery that can form pleated patterns on food dough. [Solution] The cutting and crimping device for food processing machinery comprises a drive unit 1, a transmission assembly 2, and a cutting and crimping assembly 3. The transmission assembly is connected to the drive unit. The cutting and crimping assembly has a base 31. A pit is formed through the base. Two sliding members 32 that can slide linearly are assembled on the base. Each of the two sliding members has a sliding member recess 321. The two sliding members are connected to the transmission assembly, respectively. A cutter housing plate 33 is mounted in the pit. The cutter housing plate defines a housing chamber 331. A plate opening is formed at the bottom of the housing chamber. Inside the housing chamber, a plurality of positioning blocks 333 are provided, arranged evenly in an annular pattern. A plurality of cutters 34 are mounted inside the housing chamber, also arranged evenly in an annular pattern.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to food manufacturing machines, and particularly to cutting and folding devices for food machines.

Background Art

[0002] In the modern food industry, in order to achieve high-efficiency production, automated machines are often used for manufacturing and processing.

[0003] However, at present, there is no machine that can process the folding patterns in filled foods such as steamed buns with minced meat. On the other hand, when this operation is performed manually, there is a problem that the work efficiency is too low.

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned drawbacks, the inventor of the present invention believes that there is a need for improvement. Based on years of experience in engaging in related technologies and product design and manufacturing, adhering to excellent design concepts, conducting research and creation on the above-mentioned drawbacks, and through continuous efforts, finally developed the cutting and folding device for food machines of the present invention, and expects to improve the product performance by improving the product structure.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The main object of the present invention is to provide a cutting and folding device for food machines that can form folding patterns on food dough.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, according to a first embodiment of the present invention, a cutting and creasing device for food processing machinery, comprising a drive unit, a transmission assembly, and a cutting and creasing assembly, wherein the transmission assembly is connected to the drive unit, the cutting and creasing assembly has a base, a pit formed through the base, two sliding members that can slide linearly are assembled on the base, each of the two sliding members has a sliding member recess, the two sliding members are each connected to the transmission assembly, a cutter housing plate is installed in the pit, the cutter housing plate defines a housing chamber, and at the bottom of the housing chamber, The present invention provides a cutting and crimping device for food processing machinery, characterized in that a plate opening is formed, a plurality of positioning blocks are provided inside the housing chamber in an evenly spaced annular arrangement, a plurality of cutters are mounted inside the housing chamber in an evenly spaced annular arrangement, each of the cutters has a guide groove recessed into it, the cutting and crimping assembly has a rotating disc, two driven columns are fixed to the rotating disc, the two driven columns are inserted into two sliding member recesses, a plurality of guide columns are fixed to the rotating disc in an evenly spaced annular arrangement, and each of the guide columns is inserted into the guide groove of each of the cutters.

[0007] It is preferable that a motor is used in the aforementioned drive device.

[0008] The transmission assembly has a transmission shaft connected to the drive device, a grooved cam fixed to the outside of the transmission shaft, the transmission assembly has a rocking frame, the rocking frame has rollers, the rollers are inserted into grooves in the grooved cam, two rocker arms are pivotally attached to the rocking frame, the two rocker arms are pivotally attached to the two sliding members, the transmission assembly has a first rotation-preventing sleeve and a second rotation-preventing sleeve, the outer edge of the first rotation-preventing sleeve has a first notch surface, the outer edge of the second rotation-preventing sleeve has a second notch surface, the first rotation-preventing sleeve is fitted to the outside of the transmission shaft, and the second rotation-preventing sleeve is fitted to the outside of the rocking frame, and preferably the first notch surface abuts against the second notch surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The cutting and pleating device for food processing machinery according to this invention utilizes a drive mechanism to open and close each cutter via a transmission assembly, thereby transporting the food dough filled with bean paste. As the dough passes between the cutters, each cutter closes, cutting and sealing the dough, and simultaneously forming a multi-layered pleated pattern on the dough, similar to that of a xiaolongbao. This improves upon the conventional problem of the lack of a machine with related functions, and consequently enables more efficient manufacturing and processing of food dough filled with bean paste. It is clear that this invention is an extremely practical and progressive device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a cutting and crimping device for food processing machinery according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an exploded perspective view showing some of the components of a cutting and crimping device for food processing machinery according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which a roller included in a cutting and crimping device for food processing machinery according to one embodiment of the present invention is displaced along a grooved cam. [Figure 4]This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which the cutters included in a cutting and pleating device for a food processing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention are simultaneously open. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which the cutters, including the cutting and crimping device of a food processing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, are closed simultaneously. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Refer to Figures 1 and 2. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a cutting and creasing device for food processing machinery according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a drive unit 1, a transmission assembly 2, and a cutting and creasing assembly 3.

[0012] A motor is used in the drive unit 1.

[0013] The transmission assembly 2 has a transmission shaft 21 connected to the drive unit 1. A grooved cam 22 is fixed to the outside of the transmission shaft 21, and the grooved cam 22 can rotate with the transmission shaft 21. The transmission assembly 2 has a rocking frame 23. The rocking frame 23 has rollers 24. The rollers 24 are inserted into grooves in the grooved cam 22. Two rocker arms 25 are pivotally attached to the rocking frame 23. The transmission assembly 2 further has a first rotation-preventing sleeve 26 and a second rotation-preventing sleeve 27. The outer edge of the first rotation-preventing sleeve 26 has a first notch surface 261. The outer edge of the second rotation-preventing sleeve 27 has a second notch surface 271. The first rotation-preventing sleeve 26 is fitted to the outside of the transmission shaft 21. The second rotation-preventing sleeve 27 described above is fitted to the outside of the oscillating frame 23 described above. The first notch surface 261 described above is in contact with the second notch surface 271 described above.

[0014] The cutting and creasing assembly 3 described above has a base 31. A pit 311 is formed through the base 31. Two sliding members 32 that can slide linearly are assembled to the base 31, and sliding member recesses 321 are provided in each of the two sliding members 32. The two sliding members 32 are pivotally attached to the two rocker arms 25 described above. A cutter housing plate 33 is mounted in the pit 311. The cutter housing plate 33 defines a housing chamber 331. A plate opening 332 is formed at the bottom of the housing chamber 331. A plurality of positioning blocks 333 are provided inside the housing chamber 331, arranged in an evenly spaced annular arrangement. A plurality of cutters 34 are mounted inside the housing chamber 331, also arranged in an evenly spaced annular arrangement. A guide groove 341 is provided in each of the cutters 34. The cutting and creasing assembly 3 described above has a rotating disc 35. Two driven columns 351 are fixed to the rotating disc 35. The two driven columns 351 are each inserted into the two sliding member recesses 321 described above. A plurality of guide columns 36 are further fixed to the rotating disc 35, arranged in an evenly spaced annular pattern. Each of the guide columns 36 is inserted into the guide groove 341 of each of the cutters 34 described above, and as the sliding member 32 slides, each of the cutters 34 opens or closes like a constriction.

[0015] Refer to Figures 1 to 5. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the operation mode of the cutting and pleating device of the food machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is that when the driving device 1 rotates the grooved cam 22, the roller 24 of the swing frame 23 is deflected along the groove of the grooved cam 22, and the swing frame 23 deflects along with the roller 24. And when the swing frame 23 swings, the sliding member 32 is pulled back and forth via the rocker arm 25, and the rotating disk 35 is reciprocally rotated by the sliding member 32, so that each cutter 34 can perform an opening and closing operation in a short time like a throttle. Therefore, if the food dough with filling is conveyed so as to pass through the disk opening 332 between the respective cutters 34, when each cutter 34 is closed, the food dough can be cut and sealed, and a pleating pattern like a small steamed bun can be formed on the food dough. The cutter 34 abuts against the positioning block 333 when it is in the open position.

[0016] The above is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention cannot be limited thereby. That is, all equivalent changes and modifications made based on the scope of the utility model registration claims approximately shall still fall within the scope of the utility model registration claims of the present invention.

[0017] In summary, the present invention has novelty and inventive step, and since the present invention cannot be found in any publication, it meets the provisions of Article 1 (Purpose) and Article 3 (Requirements for Utility Model Registration) of the Utility Model Law.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0018] 1 Driving device 2 Transmission assembly 3 Cutting and pleating assembly 21 Transmission shaft rod 22 Grooved cam 23 Swing frame 24 Roller 25 Rocker arm 26 First rotation prevention sleeve 27 Second rotation prevention sleeve 31 Base 32 Sliding member 33 Cutter storage tray 34 Cutter 35 Rotating disk 36 Guide post 261 First notch surface 271 Second notch surface 311 Pit 321 Sliding member recess 331 Storage chamber 332 Disk opening 333 Positioning block 341 Guide groove 351 Driven post

Claims

1. A cutting and creasing device for food processing machinery, comprising a drive unit, a transmission assembly, and a cutting and creasing assembly, The transmission assembly is connected to the drive unit, The cutting and creasing assembly has a base through which a pit is formed, and two sliding members that can slide linearly are assembled on the base, each of the two sliding members has a sliding member recess, and the two sliding members are connected to the transmission assembly, and a cutter housing plate is mounted in the pit, the cutter housing plate defines a housing chamber, a plate opening is formed at the bottom of the housing chamber, and a plurality of positioning blocks are provided inside the housing chamber in an evenly spaced annular arrangement, A cutting and crimping device for food processing machinery, characterized in that a plurality of cutters are mounted in a similarly evenly annular arrangement within the storage chamber, each of the cutters has a guide groove recessed therein, the cutting and crimping assembly has a rotating disc, two driven columns are fixed to the rotating disc, the two driven columns are inserted into two sliding member recesses, and a plurality of guide columns are fixed to the rotating disc in a similarly evenly annular arrangement, each of the guide columns is inserted into the guide groove of each of the cutters.

2. The cutting and crimping device for food processing machinery according to claim 1, characterized in that a motor is used in the drive device.

3. The transmission assembly has a transmission shaft connected to the drive device, A grooved cam is fixed to the outside of the transmission shaft, the transmission assembly has a rocking frame, the rocking frame has rollers, the rollers are inserted into grooves in the grooved cam, two rocker arms are pivotally attached to the rocking frame, and the two rocker arms are pivotally attached to the two sliding members, respectively. The transmission assembly comprises a first rotation-preventing sleeve and a second rotation-preventing sleeve, the outer edge of the first rotation-preventing sleeve having a first notch surface, the outer edge of the second rotation-preventing sleeve having a second notch surface, the first rotation-preventing sleeve being fitted to the outside of the transmission shaft, the second rotation-preventing sleeve being fitted to the outside of the oscillating frame, and the first notch surface being in contact with the second notch surface, characterized in that the cutting and crimping device for food processing machinery according to claim 1.

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