Food Forming Mold Synchronization With a Single Power Source
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food forming apparatuses for pie-type foods require multiple power sources, leading to increased costs, complex control systems, and maintenance issues due to independent mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A food forming apparatus utilizing a single power source with integrated transmission mechanisms to drive two forming mold assemblies, enabling simultaneous reverse linear and rotational motions, reducing the need for multiple power sources and simplifying control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple power sources are used to drive each mold assembly independently, then each mold can be controlled separately, but the device complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple power sources into a single power source that drives both mold assemblies through a shared transmission mechanism. The first and second mold assemblies are connected to the same power source via transmission mechanisms that include chains and concentric rotating shafts, allowing synchronized operation without requiring separate motors for each mold.
Solution Approach 2:
The single power source serves multiple functions by simultaneously driving both the first and second mold assemblies. The transmission mechanisms are designed to distribute power from this single source to multiple components, enabling one power source to perform the work that previously required multiple independent power sources.
2Ease of operation
If multiple power sources are used for each mold assembly, then individual control is achieved, but maintenance requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple power sources into one shared power source with a common transmission system, the patent reduces the number of components that require maintenance. Instead of maintaining multiple independent motors and their respective transmission mechanisms, only a single power source and shared transmission system need to be maintained.
3Productivity
If multiple power sources are used to drive mold assemblies, then forming capability is maintained, but production efficiency decreases due to complex control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent control systems into a unified control architecture where a single power source controls both mold assemblies through shared transmission mechanisms. This reduces control complexity while maintaining the ability to form food products, as the synchronized motion of both molds is coordinated through the common transmission system.
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AI summary
Provided is a food forming apparatus. The food forming apparatus includes a power unit, a first transmission mechanism, a second transmission mechanism, a first forming mold assembly and a second forming mold assembly. The first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism are respectively connected to the power unit. The first forming mold assembly and the second forming mold assembly are respectively connected to the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism to perform rotational motions and linear motions. The first forming mold assembly and the second forming mold assembly are respectively driven by the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism to simultaneously perform reverse linear motions and reverse rotational motions.