Manufacturing system for chewable tablets for pets containing hydrolyzed chestnut tannin

Abstract

This invention provides a manufacturing system for chewable tablets for pets containing hydrolyzed chestnut tannin. [Solution] A manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets containing hydrolyzed chestnut tannin comprises a pretreatment device 20, a mixing device 30, and a molding device 40. With the above configuration, the manufacturing process for pet chewable tablets is standardized, and by controlling the temperature and moisture, the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material is uniformly dispersed in the pet chewable tablets, maintaining its activity, thereby producing pet chewable tablets with stable quality and biological activity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a production system for pet food, and particularly to a production system for chewable tablets for pets having hydrolyzed chestnut tannin.

Background Art

[0002] By the way, hydrolyzed chestnut tannin, also known as chestnut tannin, is a natural compound extracted from Castanea sativa, and is widely used in the industries of brewing, agriculture and leather manufacturing. According to research, hydrolyzed chestnut tannin has activities such as good antioxidant property, antiviral property and immune enhancement, and can further increase the secretion amount of endogenous digestive enzymes in the animal body and improve the growth efficiency. Therefore, in recent years, there are many operators who use hydrolyzed chestnut tannin in the production of animal food or feed.

[0003] Compared with powder products, chewable tablets for pets have the advantages of being easy to feed and easy to manage the dosage, and thus have become popular in recent years as a new form of pet food. However, if the hardness of the chewable tablets for pets is too high or they are likely to adhere to the teeth, the pet's palatability may decrease, and it may further make it difficult to manage the oral hygiene of the pet. Also, if the temperature of the manufacturing process is excessively high, the activity of the functional components will be destroyed, and as a result, the original health effects cannot be fully exerted.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The main object of the present invention is to provide a production system for chewable tablets for pets having hydrolyzed chestnut tannin, which can prevent the activity of hydrolyzed chestnut tannin from being reduced by environmental factors, ensure the production of chewable tablets for pets with stable quality and biological activity.

[0005] Another objective of this invention is to provide a manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets containing hydrolyzed chestnut tannin that effectively suppresses the unpleasant odor of hydrolyzed chestnut tannin, improves the palatability of pet chewable tablets to animals, and reduces the difficulty of feeding by pet owners. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Therefore, in order to achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a manufacturing system for chewable tablets for pets containing hydrolyzable chestnut tannin. The manufacturing system comprises a pretreatment device, a mixing device, and a molding device. The pretreatment device performs a pretreatment process on the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material. The mixing device is located downstream of the pretreatment device and uniformly mixes the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material and excipients to obtain an intermediate product. The molding device is located downstream of the mixing device and receives the intermediate product and performs a molding process to produce chewable tablets for pets.

[0007] The pretreatment device further includes a drying section and a grinding section for adjusting the moisture content and particle size of the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material, respectively. This ensures that the particle size of the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material is set to a predetermined size, prevents caking due to moisture, and allows for uniform mixing within the mixing device.

[0008] The mixing apparatus further comprises a storage section, a stirring section, and a temperature control section. The storage section has a space for storing and mixing the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material and excipients. The stirring section is provided within the storage section and is driven to rotate within the storage section to uniformly mix the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material and excipients. The temperature control section is connected to the storage section and controls the temperature inside the storage section to prevent the destruction of the activity of the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material due to high temperatures.

[0009] The molding apparatus further includes a tablet press section for compressing and molding intermediate products into predetermined shapes such as discs or spheres.

[0010] In another embodiment of the present invention, the manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets having hydrolyzable chestnut tannin further includes a post-processing device provided downstream of the molding apparatus for packaging the pet chewable tablets as a final product.

[0011] Specifically, the post-processing device further comprises a packaging unit for loading chewable tablets for pets into a container, and a printing unit located downstream of the packaging unit for printing a predetermined design or information on the surface of the container. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of a manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets containing hydrolyzable chestnut tannin according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] This invention provides a manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets containing hydrolyzed chestnut tannin. The manufacturing system comprises a pretreatment device, a mixing device, and a molding device, with the mixing device located downstream of the pretreatment device and the molding device located downstream of the mixing device. This configuration standardizes the manufacturing process, controls the water content of the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material to below a predetermined value, and uniformly mixes the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material with excipients or other components at a predetermined temperature, thereby obtaining pet chewable tablets with stable quality and biological activity.

[0014] The hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material according to this invention, also known as TanniGuard, has the effect of reducing the level of harmful free radicals in the animal body and possessing efficacy such as anti-aging, antibacterial, antiviral, regulation of the animal's intestinal flora, enhancement of immunity, improvement of weight gain efficiency, and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, a manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets containing hydrolyzable chestnut tannin further includes a post-processing device for packaging the pet chewable tablets as a final product called "Golden Gut".

[0016] In order to further clarify the technical features of the present invention and the effects it provides, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0017] Referring to Figure 1, a manufacturing system 10 for pet chewable tablets containing hydrolyzable chestnut tannin according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a pre-processing device 20, a mixing device 30, a molding device 40, and a post-processing device 50.

[0018] The pretreatment device 20 comprises a drying unit 21 and a grinding unit 22. The drying unit 21 controls the moisture content in the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material, and the grinding unit 22 is located downstream of the drying unit 21. The grinding unit 22 receives the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material and uses a sieving process to convert the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material into a powder of a predetermined size.

[0019] The mixing device 30 is located downstream of the pretreatment device 20 and includes a containment section 31 that houses the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material and excipients and mixes them internally to produce an intermediate product; a temperature control unit 32 connected to the containment section 31 to control the temperature inside the containment section; and a stirring unit 33 that is movably provided inside the containment section to uniformly mix the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material and excipients.

[0020] The molding apparatus 40 is located downstream of the mixing apparatus 30 and includes a tableting section 41. It receives the intermediate product, applies a molding process to the intermediate product, and manufactures chewable tablets for pets having a predetermined shape.

[0021] The post-processing device 50 is located downstream of the molding device 40 and includes a packaging unit 51 for loading chewable tablets for pets into a container, and a printing unit 52 located downstream of the packaging unit 51 for printing a predetermined design or information on the surface of the container. The container is then provided as a product named "Golden gut".

[0022] With the above configuration, the manufacturing system 10 according to the present invention can avoid a state where uniform mixing is difficult and the occurrence of consolidation by controlling the moisture content and particle size of the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material by the pretreatment device 20. Further, by controlling and immediately adjusting the temperature in the storage unit 31 by the temperature control unit 32, it is possible to prevent the activity of the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material from being deactivated due to the influence of temperature, and furthermore, to prevent the hardness and elasticity of the intermediate product from fluctuating due to temperature instability. Furthermore, by integrating the molding device 40 and the post-treatment device ^{-}50, the manufacturing process is standardized, human errors are reduced, and the stability of the product is improved.

[0023] In other words, the manufacturing system 10 of the chewable tablets for pets having hydrolyzed chestnut tannin according to the present invention has the following advantages.

[0024] 1. Maintain the activities such as antibacterial, antiviral, intestinal repair, and immunomodulation of hydrolyzed chestnut tannin in the chewable tablets for pets, and enable the activity to be exerted in the animal body.

[0025] 2. Manufacture high-quality and highly active chewable tablets for pets and effectively control the production cost.

[0026] 3. Reduce unnecessary mistakes in the manufacturing process, improve food safety management, and enhance consumers' willingness to purchase.

[0027] 4. By coating the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material in the excipient, avoid the generation of unpleasant odors that pets dislike, and improve the ease of feeding by the owner.

Claims

1. A pretreatment device for applying pretreatment to hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw materials, A mixing apparatus is provided downstream of the aforementioned pretreatment apparatus, which mixes the hydrolyzable chestnut tannin raw material and excipient to obtain an intermediate product. A molding apparatus is provided downstream of the mixing apparatus and receives the intermediate product to perform a molding process to manufacture chewable tablets for pets, A manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets containing hydrolyzable chestnut tannin, comprising the following features.

2. A production system for chewable tablets for pets having hydrolyzed chestnut tannin according to claim 1, comprising: a pretreatment device comprising a drying unit that controls the moisture content in the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material; and a grinding unit provided downstream of the drying unit that grinds the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material into a powder of a predetermined size.

3. The manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets having hydrolyzed chestnut tannin according to claim 1, comprising: a mixing device comprising a storage unit for storing and mixing the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material and the excipient; and a temperature control unit connected to the storage unit for controlling the temperature inside the storage unit.

4. The manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets having hydrolyzed chestnut tannin according to claim 3, wherein the mixing device is movably provided within the housing and comprises a stirring unit for uniformly mixing the hydrolyzed chestnut tannin raw material and the excipient.

5. The manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets having hydrolyzable chestnut tannin according to claim 1, further comprising a tableting section for compressing the intermediate product into a predetermined shape.

6. A manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets having hydrolyzable chestnut tannin according to claim 1, further comprising a post-processing device provided downstream of the molding apparatus for packaging the pet chewable tablets as a final product.

7. The post-processing device comprises a packaging unit for loading the pet chewable tablets into a container, and a printing unit provided downstream of the packaging unit for printing a predetermined design or information on the surface of the container, in the manufacturing system for pet chewable tablets having hydrolyzed chestnut tannin according to claim 6.

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