Innovation in biscuit machine

Abstract

The invention relates to innovation in the biscuit machine which consists of the parts of the main body section (1), which is placed in the chamber (503) section without any extra treatment after kneading the biscuit dough, where the dough stuck between the specially designed roller (501) and the mold (502) is formed and cut with a specially designed blade (609) and the products are prevented from sticking to the mold (502) by heating the molds (502), conveyor section (2), tray conveyor (2.1), product conveyor (2.2), dough section (3), cutting section (4), mold heating system (5), remotely connected touch PLC display (6) and dough scale, sensors for measuring dough hardness, sensors for measuring temperature and alarm system, blade (609) for cutting according to dough hardness.

Description

[0001] INNOVATION IN BISCUIT MACHINE

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to an innovation in a biscuit machine that has an easy mold changing system, can automatically arrange products on traditional baking trays, can record 9999 recipes on the PLC screen, can adjust the hardness of the dough, measure the weight of the dough, alarms when the temperature drops or rises below the desired level during the operation of the machine, can be controlled remotely and can be used by placing the dough in the chamber section of the machine immediately after kneading the dough from the mixer, can be easily integrated into the line machines, and whose product does not stick to the molds.

[0004] Background of the Invention

[0005] With the acceleration of consumption and the practicalization of daily life, the biscuit productions have increased. These increases have made it necessary for production to accelerate and become more practical. Therefore, production is now carried out on a large scale and fast. The practicality of biscuit machines and biscuit production lines has also great importance. Today, biscuit machines are used in food production facilities, and they are widely used and often preferred in commercial furnaces.

[0006] Existing biscuit machines with high production capacity are bulky machines. They are oversized and it is difficult to clean them.

[0007] Existing biscuit machines have common main components. These components are as follows:

[0008] • The dough mixer section is where the dough of the biscuit is formed, the ingredients are blended and a homogeneous consistency is obtained. It is also the most important part that affects the quality of the product.

[0009] • A continuous and consistent dough supply system is required throughout the production process. In this section which is so-called dough feeding process, the dough is transported from the mixer to the biscuit forming section. • The forming section, where the desired shapes are given to the biscuit dough and different techniques such as extrusion, tanning or cutting can be used, has great importance for the products to in the desired size and shape.

[0010] • Once the desired shapes and doughs with homogeneous consistency are obtained, the products are taken to the baking oven. Temperature adjustments here require strict controls.

[0011] • The cooling process starts with the transfer of the products from the baking oven to the cooling conveyor and the products are made ready for the packaging process at this stage.

[0012] • The final stage is the automatic packaging section, which ensures hygienic processing of the products. Fully cooked, cooled products are packaged for distribution and sale at this stage.

[0013] Biscuit machines using advanced engineering and automation, including complex systems that streamline and optimize biscuit production on a large scale have become indispensable for producers today.

[0014] The most important part of the biscuit machine is the dough mixer, where ingredients such as flour, fats, sugars and sweeteners are combined in certain proportions and mixed thoroughly. Existing machines do not provide instant intervention or remote monitoring at this stage. The new invention in the biscuit machine ensures that the desired dough consistency can be obtained perfectly, as it contains sensors that measure the hardness consistency of the dough and scales that measure the dough weight. In addition, thanks to the its ability to connect to the PLC screen remotely, measurement results and process stages can be monitored instantly. This process, which can currently be done manually, provides the manufacturer with the opportunity to intervene in the system automatically in the innovation in the biscuit machine and the adjustment process can be carried out until the dough reaches the desired consistency. In this way, it is ensured that the products to be produced are of the highest quality. After the dough is prepared, it is transferred to the dough shaping period at specified intervals. At this stage, it is necessary to act very carefully in order to ensure that the biscuits to be obtained are uniform. Disruptions in the dough feeding period can put the manufacturer in a difficult situation as they will directly affect the shape of the biscuit to be produced and the subsequent stages. Therefore, the employee needs to show extra labor and constantly check the system. The innovation in the biscuit machine allows these controls to be done remotely, alleviating the labor force and giving employees and producers the opportunity to intervene quickly in the system.

[0015] Many different methods are used in the biscuit forming stage. The innovation in the biscuit machine adjusts the blade speed according to the hardness of the dough and the size of the desired products in the shaping stage unlike the existing products. After the dough hardness is measured by special sensors, the blade speed is automatically adjusted. All these processes can be monitored instantly on the PLC screen. The machines, which contain 9999 recipes, adjust these adjustments according to the selected recipes and ensure that the product comes out error-free.

[0016] Temperature is also of great importance for the products entering the baking oven. Depending on the type of biscuit to be obtained, the temperature also varies. These degrees are usually made manually according to recipes and are not easy to follow. In addition, when the products go to the cooling section after leaving the oven, the temperature should be at the desired temperature. Since the products will be immediately transferred to the packaging section, factors such as air flow control and humidity must be kept under control in the cooling section. Thanks to the temperature sensors and warning-alarm systems in the biscuit machine, unwanted situations are prevented. In cases such as overcooling or overheating, the manufacturer can intervene immediately with the activation of the innovation alarm system in the biscuit machine.

[0017] In addition, with the innovation in the biscuit machine, easy mold changing is provided by the mold heating system and the products can be transferred to the trays without sticking to the molds. Invention titled "Biscuit Machine" with application number 2023 / 008432 belonging to the same applicant is described as “the invention relates to the biscuit machine which consists of the parts of the body section (1 ), which is placed in the chamber(24) section without any extra treatment after kneading the biscuit dough, where the dough stuck between the specially designed roller and the mold (51 ) is formed and cut with a specially designed blade (47) and the products are prevented from sticking to the mold (51 ) by heating the molds (51 ), conveyor section (2), tray conveyor (2.1), product conveyor (2.2), dough section (3), cutting section (4), mold heating system (5), touch panel (6) and dough roller (52)” and this invention was designed by being developed and innovated.

[0018] The innovation in the biscuit machine has brought great innovations to the existing products with various parameters such as advanced control systems, sensors that determine dough consistency, scales that measure dough weight, temperature alarm system, 9999 recipes in memory, adjusting the hardness of the blade chisel according to dough shape and consistency, remote intervention, programmable logic controllers, conveyor speed, determination of periods. In this way, the desired products can be obtained flawlessly, increasing operational efficiency and providing minimum waste.

[0019] The innovation in the biscuit machine also automatically lays the products on the traditional oven trays with an easy mold change system. It can lay products on the desired trays up to 40 cm. If desired, the tunnel can be installed at the head of the oven. You can use the dough immediately after kneading the dough in the mixer by placing it in the chamber section in the machine. Thanks to the mold heating system, the products do not stick to the molds.

[0020] The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention will be more clearly understood by means of the following detailed description, and therefore this assessment should be made taking into account this detailed description. Auxiliary Figures for the Description of the Invention

[0021] Figure 1 : General view of the biscuit machine

[0022] Figure 2: Rear view of body section of the biscuit machine

[0023] Figure 3: Disassembled view of joint apparatus

[0024] Figure 4: Tray conveyor

[0025] Figure 5: Rear view of product conveyor

[0026] Figure 6: Front view of product conveyor

[0027] Figure 7: Right perspective view of the dough section

[0028] Figure 8: Left perspective view of the dough section

[0029] Figure 9: Open view of the dough section chamber

[0030] Figure 10: Cutting section

[0031] Figure 11: General view of the mold heating system

[0032] Figure 12: Mold heating system hot air outlet

[0033] Figure 13: PLC display

[0034] Auxiliary References for the Description of the Invention

[0035] 1. Main body

[0036] 2. Conveyor section

[0037] 2.1 Tray conveyor

[0038] 2.2 Product conveyor

[0039] 3. Dough section

[0040] 4. Cutting section

[0041] 5. Mold heating system

[0042] 6. Touch PLC display

[0043] 50. Waste tray

[0044] 230.Mold 56. Plastic sheet

[0045] 143.Manual buttons

[0046] 302. Joint apparatus body

[0047] 303. Handle

[0048] 304. Movement adjustment part

[0049] 305. Fixing pins

[0050] 306. Pin holder

[0051] 300. Joint apparatus

[0052] 310. Tray input section

[0053] 311. Tray output section

[0054] 312. Drive section

[0055] 404. Belt tension adjustment lever

[0056] 405. Upper body

[0057] 406. Lower body

[0058] 407. Belt slip adjustment lever

[0059] 401. Belt

[0060] 402. Conveyor fixing lever

[0061] 403. Body joining lever

[0062] 408. Drive gear

[0063] 503. Chamber

[0064] 504. Protective grid

[0065] 505. Roller drive system

[0066] 506. Roller fixing system

[0067] 507. Safety switch

[0068] 508. Roller support pins

[0069] 509. Chamber side support lever

[0070] 501. Roller

[0071] 502. Mold

[0072] 601. Motor connection body

[0073] 602. Servo motor

[0074] 603. Eccentric shaft

[0075] 604. Blade movement body

[0076] 605. Eccentric bearing

[0077] 606. Blade tension adjustment 607. Thickness adjustment transfer part

[0078] 608. Product Thickness adjustment unit

[0079] 609. Blade

[0080] 610. Dough Thickness sensor

[0081] 701. Tangential radial fan

[0082] 702. Resistance cassette

[0083] 703. Heating chassis

[0084] 704. Thermo handle

[0085] 705. Hot air outlet

[0086] 706. Air suction

[0087] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0088] In this detailed description, the inventive biscuit machine embodiment is described only for a better understanding of the subject matter and without any limiting effect.

[0089] The said invention comprises the following parts:

[0090] • main body (1), the structure in which all the elements of the biscuit machine are positioned or incorporated,

[0091] • conveyor section (2) where products and trays are carried, tray conveyor (2.1 ) where trays are carried, product conveyor (2.2) where dough is carried,

[0092] • dough section (3), the part where the dough is fed,

[0093] • the cutting section (4) where the dough is cut,

[0094] • mold heating system (5) that prevents products and dough from sticking to the mold,

[0095] • PLC touch screen (6) on which all kinds of indicators are located, an alarm system is available, 9999 prescriptions are stored in its memory, where the machine operating scenario is created, and which can be connected remotely.

[0096] The body section (1) shown in Figure 1 , where all the elements related to the innovation invention in the biscuit machine are positioned, constitutes the external structure of the biscuit machine. The main body section (1 ) consists of a design suitable for occupational safety with its ergonomic structure and 5 sensors on it. The inside of the body section is covered with plastic sheets (56) suitable for food contact. In the main body section (1 ), the machine can be easily commanded by means of manual buttons (143) on the back of the main body section (1), as on the touch PLC display (6). The waste tray (50), which is supported in the plastic sheet (56) in the body section (1 ), allows the dough falling from the chamber (503) to accumulate on the tray and then it is removed by the operator by pulling the tray, leaving the chamber (503) behind. This design prevents product waste.

[0097] The tray conveyor (2.1 ) shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 can be folded up and down, which saves space after use and facilitates cleaning. The joint apparatus (300) on the folding part of the tray conveyor (2.1) has an ergonomic design and allows the operator to open and close it easily. Thanks to the joint apparatus (300), it is possible to fold up and down 90 degrees in the input and output section. In order for the conveyor folding process to be carried out, the handle (303) is pulled on the exploded joint apparatus (300) shown in Figure 3 and the fixing pins (305) are released from the pin holder (306) bearing. The released fixing pins (305) allow the joint apparatus body (302) parts welded to the chassis to move up to the slot distance in the movement adjustment part (304) inside. The operator moves the conveyor section (2) by pulling the handle (303) on the joint apparatus (300) on the right and left of the conveyor section (2) that he / she wants to lift or lower. Afterwards, it gives the conveyor a 90-degree up or down position and allows it to be easily locked in its final position by pushing the handle (303) again. Thanks to the joint apparatus (300) whose operation principle is explained, the operator can fold the conveyor section (2) without any equipment, thus saving space.

[0098] The product conveyor (2.2) shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 transfers the products from the cutting section (4) onto the tray conveyor (2.1). It has a design that allows the operator to disassemble and assemble the product conveyor (2.2) without equipment by holding the conveyor fixing lever (402) on the side, lifting and pulling it up from the main body (1 ). Thanks to this feature, the operator can easily perform cleaning and maintenance operations of the product conveyor (2.2). There are sensors that detect when the product conveyor (2.2) is installed in place, preventing work accidents and product waste. The product conveyor (2.2) consists of a modular system. The product conveyor (2.2) consists of the upper body (405) and the lower body (406) combined with the body joining lever (403). By pulling the body joining lever (403), the belt (401 ) is released and can be easily replaced. The belt slip adjustment lever (407) on the product conveyor (2.2) allows the angle between the upper body (405) and the lower body (406) to be increased or decreased. In this way, the belt (401) is prevented from sliding to the right and left. In the same way, the belt tension adjustment lever (404) allows us to adjust the clearance between the upper body (405) and the lower body (406). This movement allows us to use a stable conveyor by taking the gaps that are or may occur in the belt (401 ). The drive gear (408) is independent from the motor and is easy to use.

[0099] In Figure 7, Figure 8 and Figure 9, the dough section (3) consists of a roller (501 ), mold (502), chamber (503), protective grid (504), roller drive system (505) and roller fixing system (506). There are sensors in the dough section (3) to confirm the position of the protective grid (504) after the dough is placed. If it is not closed, the system will not operate. Likewise, the chamber (503) in the dough section (3) has a design that can be opened 90 degrees like the protective grid (504). There are sensors to prevent the system from operating when the chamber (503) is open. When the chamber (503) is closed, it has a structure that fits on the side wall of the roller (501) and mold (502). Thus, possible dough leakages are prevented. At the same time, the chamber side support lever (509) on one side of the chamber (503) is supported by the roller support pins (508) connected to the main body section (1), preventing the load of the chamber (503) from pressing the roller (501) and mold (502).

[0100] The mold (502), roller (501 ), roller drive system (505) and roller fixing system (506) are located in the dough section (3). Changing the roller (501 ) and mold (502) in the dough section (3) is done very easily without the need for any equipment. After removing the chamber (503) and protective grid (504) in the dough section (3), the roller (501 ) is discharged by turning the levers on the specially designed roller fixing system (506) in the main body (1). Afterwards, the roller (501 ) and mold (502) can be easily cleaned and replaced by removing them from the upper part. Roller fixing system (506) has a special design. The cutting section (4) shown in Figure 10 cuts the dough passing between the roller (501) and mold (502) in the dough section (3) to the desired thickness and ensures its passage to the product conveyor (2.2). In the cutting section (4), the servo motor (602) is fixed on the main body (1 ). The ball bearing on the eccentric shaft (603) connected to the servo motor (602) rotates in the slot in the blade movement body (604) and ensures the movement of the blade (609). Thanks to the product thickness adjustment unit (608) located in the main body (1 ), the operator can easily adjust the dough thickness. By moving the product thickness adjustment unit (608) to the right or left, the thickness of the product is adjusted by movement of the thickness adjustment transfer part (607) up or down the blade movement body (604). By means of the dough thickness sensor (610) on the product thickness adjustment unit (608), the dough thickness measurement is indicated on the PLC display. The operator can quickly adjust the dough thickness by observing the dough thickness on the touch screen PLC display (6) without the need for any equipment. With the blade tension adjustment (606), the tension of the blade can be easily adjusted. The cutting section (4) has a design that can be easily disassembled and cleaned. Servo motor (602) and eccentric bearing (605) in the cutting section (4) prevent the resonance situation that may occur in the blade (609) and provide a stable cutting process. Servo motor (602) works with torque control and dough hardness information can be obtained on the touch PLC display (606). Thanks to this feature, the operator will easily control the desired dough hardness.

[0101] The mold heating system (5) in Figure 11 and Figure 12 consists of tangential radial fan (701), resistance cassette (702), heating chassis (703) and thermo handle (704) which provide suitable suction and discharge conditions. In the mold heating system (5), with the help of the tangential radial fan (701 ), the air passed through the resistance cassette (702) is heated and blown onto the mold (502) and thanks to the heated molds (502), the product does not stick to the rollers (501 ) and a standard product is obtained. The tangential radial fan (701 ) and resistance cassettes (702) in the mold heating system (5) are operated at the set values determined on the touch PLC display (6) via the belt (401 ) to prevent the products from sticking to the mold. The thermo handle (704) in the mold heating system (5) measures the temperature value and ensures the stabilization of the appropriate temperature value via the touch PLC display (6). At the same time, the tangential radial fans (701) used in the mold heating system (5) provide optimum performance with its forward curved aluminum fan with thin blades, light weight, high flow rate and low noise level. Low energy consumption and high efficiency are achieved thanks to the shaded pole singlephase motor.

[0102] The machine can be easily commanded with the manual buttons (143) on the back of the main body (1) as well as on the touch PLC display (6). With the touch PLC display (6), the speeds of the product conveyor (2.2) and the tray conveyor (2.1 ) can be regulated. The touch PLC display (6) has a display that can be controlled and updated via remote connection thanks to the additional modules it contains. The operator can create 9999 recipes on the touch PLC display (6) and save these recipes. The touch PLC display (6) allows the operator to easily adjust the dough thickness without the need for any equipment by displaying the dough thickness data received from the dough thickness sensor (610) on the thickness adjustment unit (608). On the touch PLC display (6), the torque (rotation speed) graph from the servo motor (602) is operated between the maximum and minimum values and the desired dough hardness value can be easily adjusted on the display. The temperature value measured by means of the thermo handle (704) in the mold heating system (5), which is located in the mold heating system (5), is operated between the desired set values on the touch PLC display (6), ensuring the maintenance and continuity of the appropriate temperature for the molds.

[0103] There is an alarm system on the innovation in the biscuit machine. When the machine overheats or cools down, when there is a temperature value that is not suitable for the recipe during the baking phase, the alarm warning lights on the touch PLC display (6) and on the machine start to alarm. The alarm has great importance in preventing unwanted production errors.

[0104] All technical and other features mentioned in each claim are followed by a reference number, and these reference numbers are used only to facilitate understanding of the claims, therefore they should not be considered to limit the scope of any of the processing steps indicated by these reference numbers for illustrative purposes. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can also demonstrate the innovation set forth in the invention by using similar embodiments and / or apply this embodiment to other areas with similar purposes used in the relevant art. Therefore, it is also obvious that such embodiments will lack the criterion of innovation and especially the criterion of exceeding the state of the art.

Claims

CLAIMS1. Innovation in biscuit machine and characterized in that it comprises the following parts:• the main body (1 ), a structure with five sensors on which all the elements of the biscuit machine are positioned or incorporated,• conveyor section (2) where products and trays are carried, tray conveyor (2.1 ) where trays are carried, product conveyor (2.2) where dough is carried,• dough section (3), the part where the dough is fed,• the cutting section (4) where the dough is cut,• mold heating system (5) that prevents products and dough from sticking to the mold.

2. Innovation in biscuit machine according to Claim 1 , wherein it comprises PLC touch display (6) on which all kinds of indicators are located, which has temperature alarm system, thickness adjustment unit (608), 9999 recipes are stored in the memory of which, in which machine working scenario is created, which can be connected remotely, which shows the dough hardness value, and which shows the temperature values.

3. Innovation in biscuit machine according to Claim 1 , wherein it comprises main body section (1 ), which has an ergonomic structure and has 5 sensors on it, has an operator user-friendly design, can easily command the machine from the touch screen by means of manual buttons (143) on the back, and allows nondisplay use.

4. Innovation in biscuit machine according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein it comprises the waste tray (50), which is supported in the plastic sheet (56) allows the dough falling from the chamber (503) to accumulate on the tray and then it is removed by the operator by pulling the tray, leaving the chamber (503) behind.

5. Innovation in biscuit machine, wherein it comprises tray conveyor (2.1 ), which can be folded up and down,• ergonomically designed joint apparatus (300) on the folding part of the tray conveyor (2.1 ),• joint apparatus (300), which enables folding up and down by 90 degrees in the input and output section.

6. The cutting section (4) of the innovation in biscuit machine, wherein it comprises• servo motor (602) and eccentric bearing (605), which prevent resonance and ensure stable cutting,• torque controlled servo motor (602) and dough hardness information on the touch PLC display (606),• sensors that determine product hardness-softness sensitivities.

7. Innovation in biscuit machine according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, and characterized with• touch PLC display (6) showing the set values determined,• tangential radial fan (701) and resistance cassettes (702) preventing the products in the mold heating system (5) from sticking to the mold,• thermo handle (704) in the mold heating system (5) measuring the temperature value,• touch PLC display (6) to help stabilize the appropriate temperature value.

8. Innovation in biscuit machine according to Claim 1 , wherein it comprises an alarm system and alarm warning lights on the touch PLC display (6) and on the main body (1 ) when the machine overheats or cools down, when there is a temperature value that is not suitable for the recipe during the cooking phase.

9. Innovation in biscuit machine according to Claim 1 , wherein it comprises a scale that measures the weight of the dough and sensors that measure its thickness and hardness.

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