Sterilization device for nata de coco beverage

Abstract

The invention discloses a sterilization device for coconut drinks, which comprises a mixing and stirring box, a quantitative water distribution mechanism for providing clear water for the mixing and stirring box, a quantitative dosing mechanism for providing particles for the mixing and stirring box, a heating box and a steam generator for providing superheated steam for the heating box, a heated pipe which is bent in a reciprocating mode is further arranged in the heating box, the two ends of the heated pipe penetrate out of the heating box respectively, the mixing and stirring box is communicated with one end of the heated pipe through the second flow pump, the water filtering and discharging mechanism is communicated with the other end of the heated pipe, and the sterilizing device further comprises a controller. A water level sensor is further arranged in the mixing and stirring box, and the quantitative water distribution mechanism, the quantitative batching mechanism, the water level sensor and the second flow pump are all electrically connected with the controller. The device can be used for quickly sterilizing particles in a short time, so that the taste change of the particles is reduced, and the product quality of the coconut beverage is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a coconut nut beverage processing technology, in particular to a sterilizing device for coconut nut beverage. Background Art

[0002] Coconut drink is a drink containing fruit pulp particles, which are made from coconut meat as the main raw material. Most coconut drinks now contain preservatives to increase the shelf life of the product. With the upgrading of industrial technology and the continuous improvement of consumers' health awareness, increasing the shelf life of coconut drinks without adding preservatives is one of the important technical means to improve product quality.

[0003] If the existing coconut granules or pulp granules (hereinafter referred to as granules) are to be completely disinfected, they need to be boiled in a boiling tank for a period of time and then filled into beverage bottles under aseptic conditions. Although this can avoid adding preservatives, the long boiling time will cause the taste of the granules to change. As a result, when consumers taste the granules in the coconut beverage, they will feel that the taste of the granules is not real enough and not close to the taste of the original coconut granules. Then they will think that the content of the main ingredient of coconut meat in the granules is low, which is not conducive to product promotion.

[0004] In view of this, a sterilization device for coconut nut beverage is designed, which can quickly sterilize particles in a short time through high temperature conditions exceeding 100°C, thereby reducing the change in taste of particles and improving the product quality of coconut nut beverage. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a sterilizing device for coconut fruit beverage to solve the problems described in the background technology.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is achieved in this way:

[0007] A sterilization device for coconut beverages, comprising a mixing and stirring box, a quantitative water distribution mechanism for providing clean water to the mixing and stirring box, and a quantitative proportioning mechanism for providing particles to the mixing and stirring box. The sterilization device also comprises a heating box and a steam generator for providing superheated steam to the heating box. A reciprocating curved heating pipe is also provided in the heating box, and both ends of the heating pipe pass through the heating box respectively. The sterilization device also comprises a second flow pump and a water filtration discharge mechanism. The mixing and stirring box is connected to one end of the heating pipe through the second flow pump, and the water filtration discharge mechanism is connected to the other end of the heating pipe. The sterilization device also comprises a controller. A water level sensor is also provided in the mixing and stirring box. The quantitative water distribution mechanism, the quantitative proportioning mechanism, the water level sensor, and the second flow pump are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0008] When using the above scheme, the quantitative water distribution mechanism and the quantitative ingredient distribution mechanism are installed in a predetermined ratio, and clean water and particles are added to the mixing and stirring box, and the clean water and particles are mixed through the mixing and stirring box, and then the water-particle mixture in the mixing and stirring box is extracted by the second flow pump at a preset flow rate and transported to the heated pipe. At the same time, the quantitative water distribution mechanism and the quantitative ingredient distribution mechanism continue to add clean water and particles to the mixing and stirring box, so that the input and output in the mixing and stirring box are basically balanced.

[0009] Generally, the input amount is set slightly smaller than the output amount, and compensation monitoring is performed through the water level sensor. When the water level is lower than the water level sensor, the output rate of the quantitative water distribution mechanism and the quantitative ingredient proportioning mechanism is increased within a certain period of time, thereby increasing the input amount of the mixing tank and keeping the water level in the mixing tank in dynamic balance.

[0010] The superheated steam generated by the steam generator enters the heating box, heating the reciprocating curved heating tubes in the heating box, causing them to heat up rapidly in a short period of time, and the water-particle mixture in the heating tubes is quickly heated to above 100°C, thereby achieving a high-temperature sterilization effect.

[0011] The water-particle mixture sterilized by high temperature in the heated tube is then discharged from the heating box and enters the water filter discharge mechanism. The water filter discharge mechanism filters out the water in the water-particle mixture and outputs the particles, thereby completing the sterilization of the particles.

[0012] Through the above device, the superheated steam is set to about 120℃-130℃, and the flow rate is controlled by the second flow pump, so that the time of the water-particle mixture in the heating box is controlled to be 6S-10S, thereby achieving rapid sterilization of the particles in a short time, reducing the change in the taste of the particles, and improving the product quality of the coconut beverage.

[0013] A further technical solution is that the mixing and stirring box includes a mixing box and a stirring motor arranged on the top of the mixing box, and also includes an agitator arranged in the mixing box, the top of the agitator is connected to the stirring motor, a water inlet and a feed inlet are provided on the top of the mixing box, a liquid outlet is provided on the bottom of the side wall of the mixing box, the quantitative water distribution mechanism is connected to the water inlet, the quantitative material distribution mechanism is connected to the feed inlet, the second flow pump is connected to the liquid outlet, and the water level sensor is provided on the inner wall of the mixing box.

[0014] When the above solution is used, the stirring motor rotates to drive the stirrer to rotate, and the stirrer rotates continuously to keep the clean water and particles in a rotating mixed state, so that the second flow pump can extract the mixture of water and particles.

[0015] A further technical solution is that the quantitative water distribution mechanism includes a first flow pump and a water distribution pipe, one end of the water distribution pipe is connected to the water inlet, the other end of the water distribution pipe is connected to the water outlet of the first flow pump, the water inlet of the first flow pump is connected to an external clean water source, and the first flow pump is electrically connected to the controller.

[0016] When the above solution is used, the first flow pump can effectively control the rate of clean water entering the mixing tank.

[0017] A further technical solution is that the quantitative dosing mechanism includes a buffer tank and a first screw conveyor, the first screw conveyor includes a pipeline and a screw shaft arranged in the pipeline, the first screw conveyor also includes a motor arranged outside the pipeline, the motor of the first screw conveyor is driven and connected to the screw shaft of the first screw conveyor, the buffer tank is arranged above the first screw conveyor, and a first discharge pipe is also provided at the bottom of the buffer tank, the first discharge pipe is connected to the upper end of one end of the pipeline of the first screw conveyor, the lower end of the other end of the pipeline of the first screw conveyor is connected to the feed port of the mixing box, and the motor of the first screw conveyor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0018] When using the above solution, the particles are first transported to the buffer tank for buffering, and the particles fall into the first screw conveyor through the first discharge pipe. When the particles need to be transported to the mixing box, the screw shaft of the first screw conveyor rotates to quantitatively transport the particles in the pipe of the first screw conveyor to the feed inlet. The controller can achieve quantitative feeding by controlling the motor speed of the first screw conveyor.

[0019] A further technical solution is that the filtered water discharge mechanism includes a second screw conveyor, the second screw conveyor includes a pipeline and a screw shaft arranged in the pipeline, the second screw conveyor also includes a motor arranged outside the pipeline, the motor of the second screw conveyor is driven and connected to the screw shaft of the second screw conveyor, the top of one end of the pipeline of the second screw conveyor is connected to a liquid outlet pipe, the liquid outlet pipe is connected to the heated pipe, a filtrate port is opened at the bottom of the second screw conveyor pipeline below the liquid outlet pipe, the filtrate port is covered with a filter screen, and the bottom of the other end of the pipeline of the second screw conveyor is connected to a second discharge pipe.

[0020] When the above scheme is used, the high-temperature mixture in the heated tube enters the pipeline of the second screw conveyor through the liquid outlet pipe, and the water in the mixture is filtered out of the second screw conveyor through the filter under the action of gravity, while the particles are transported to the second discharge pipe under the push of the screw shaft of the second screw conveyor for discharge.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0022] 1. Efficient mixing and sterilization: The ratio of clean water and particles is precisely controlled by the quantitative water distribution mechanism and the quantitative ingredient distribution mechanism. The continuous rotation of the stirring motor drives the stirrer to keep the clean water and particles in a rotating mixed state, which is convenient for the extraction of the second flow pump, ensuring the uniformity of the mixture and achieving efficient mixing. At the same time, the mixture is quickly heated to a high temperature using superheated steam to achieve rapid sterilization in a short time, reduce changes in the taste of particles, and improve product quality.

[0023] 2. Dynamic balance control: By setting the input amount slightly smaller than the output amount and combining it with a water level sensor for compensation monitoring, the water level in the mixing tank is ensured to maintain dynamic balance, which not only avoids overflow but also ensures a continuous production process.

[0024] 3. Accurate flow rate control: The flow rate of the mixture is accurately controlled by the second flow pump, so that the time of the water-particle mixture in the heating box is controlled within 6S-10S, further optimizing the sterilization effect and production efficiency.

[0025] 4. Effective water filtration and discharging: The water filtration and discharging mechanism effectively filters out the water in the mixture to ensure the dryness of the particles. At the same time, the particles are smoothly discharged under the push of the second screw conveyor, which improves the automation and efficiency of the production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a general schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure in the middle.

[0028] In the figure, 1. the first flow pump, 2. the water distribution pipe, 3. the mixing box, 4. the agitator, 5. the stirring motor, 6. the buffer tank, 7. the first discharge pipe, 8. the first screw conveyor, 9. the feed port, 10. the controller, 11. the second flow pump, 12. the liquid extraction pipe, 13. the liquid delivery pipe, 14. the heating box, 15. the steam generator, 16. the gas transmission pipe, 17. the heating pipe, 18. the liquid discharge pipe, 19. the second screw conveyor, 20. the second discharge pipe, 21. the water level sensor, 22. the filter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to better understand the technical content of the present invention, specific embodiments are provided below, and the present invention is further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0030] See also Figure 1 to Figure 2 , a sterilizing device for coconut beverage, comprising a mixing and stirring box.

[0031] Specifically, the mixing and stirring box includes a mixing box 3 and a stirring motor 5 arranged on the top of the mixing box 3, and also includes an agitator 4 arranged in the mixing box 3. The top of the agitator 4 is connected to the stirring motor 5. A water inlet and a feed port 9 are opened on the top of the mixing box 3, and a liquid outlet is opened at the bottom of the side wall of the mixing box 3.

[0032] The sterilizing device also includes a quantitative water distribution mechanism for providing clean water to the mixing and stirring box, and a quantitative material distribution mechanism for providing particles to the mixing and stirring box.

[0033] Specifically, the quantitative water distribution mechanism includes a first flow pump 1 and a water distribution pipe 2, one end of the water distribution pipe 2 is connected to the water inlet, the other end of the water distribution pipe 2 is connected to the water outlet of the first flow pump 1, and the water inlet of the first flow pump 1 is connected to an external clean water source.

[0034] Specifically, the quantitative dosing mechanism includes a buffer tank 6 and a first screw conveyor 8. The first screw conveyor 8 includes a pipeline and a screw shaft arranged in the pipeline. The first screw conveyor 8 also includes a motor arranged outside the pipeline. The motor of the first screw conveyor 8 is driven and connected to the screw shaft of the first screw conveyor 8. The buffer tank 6 is arranged above the first bolt conveyor. A first discharge pipe 7 is also provided at the bottom of the buffer tank. The first discharge pipe 7 is connected to the upper end of one end of the pipeline of the first screw conveyor 8, and the lower end of the other end of the pipeline of the first screw conveyor 8 is connected to the feed port 9 of the mixing box 3.

[0035] The sterilizing device further comprises a heating box 14 and a steam generator 15 for providing superheated steam to the heating box 14, the steam generator 15 being connected to the heating box via a gas pipe 16. A reciprocatingly curved heating pipe 17 is also provided in the heating box 14, and both ends of the heating pipe 17 pass through the heating box 14 respectively.

[0036] The sterilization device further comprises a second flow pump 11 and a filtered water discharging mechanism.

[0037] Specifically, the water inlet of the second flow pump 11 is connected to the liquid outlet through the liquid extraction pipe 12 , and the water outlet of the second flow pump 11 is connected to one end of the heat receiving pipe 17 through the liquid delivery pipe 13 .

[0038] Specifically, the filtered water discharge mechanism includes a second screw conveyor 19, which includes a pipeline and a screw shaft arranged in the pipeline. The second screw conveyor 19 also includes a motor arranged outside the pipeline. The motor of the second screw conveyor 19 is driven and connected to the screw shaft of the second screw conveyor 19. The top of one end of the pipeline of the second screw conveyor 19 is connected to a liquid outlet pipe 18, and the liquid outlet pipe 18 is connected to the heated pipe 17. A filtrate port is opened at the bottom of the pipeline of the second screw conveyor 19 below the liquid outlet pipe 18, and the filtrate port is covered with a filter screen 22. The bottom of the other end of the pipeline of the second screw conveyor 19 is connected to a second discharge pipe 20.

[0039] The sterilization device further comprises a controller 10 , and the controller 10 adopts an STM32 single chip microcomputer or a SMART200 PLC controller 10 .

[0040] A water level sensor 21 is also provided in the mixing and stirring box.

[0041] The first flow pump 1 , the second flow pump 11 , the water level sensor 21 , the stirring motor 5 , the motor of the first screw conveyor 8 , and the motor of the second screw conveyor 19 are all electrically connected to the controller 10 .

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sterilizing device for coconut fruit beverage, characterized in that: It includes a mixing and stirring box, a quantitative water distribution mechanism for providing clean water to the mixing and stirring box, and a quantitative dosing mechanism for providing particles to the mixing and stirring box. The sterilization device also includes a heating box and a steam generator for providing superheated steam to the heating box. The heating box is also provided with a reciprocating curved heating tube, and the two ends of the heating tube respectively pass through the heating box. The sterilization device also includes a second flow pump and a water filtration discharge mechanism. The mixing and stirring box is connected to one end of the heating tube through the second flow pump, and the water filtration discharge mechanism is connected to the other end of the heating tube. The sterilization device also includes a controller. The mixing and stirring box is also provided with a water level sensor. The quantitative water distribution mechanism, the quantitative dosing mechanism, the water level sensor, and the second flow pump are all electrically connected to the controller.

2. A sterilizing device for coconut fruit beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing and stirring box includes a mixing box and a stirring motor arranged on the top of the mixing box, and also includes an agitator arranged in the mixing box. The top of the agitator is connected to the stirring motor. A water inlet and a feed inlet are provided on the top of the mixing box, and a liquid outlet is provided on the bottom of the side wall of the mixing box. The quantitative water distribution mechanism is connected to the water inlet, the quantitative material distribution mechanism is connected to the feed inlet, the second flow pump is connected to the liquid outlet, and the water level sensor is provided on the inner wall of the mixing box.

3. A sterilizing device for coconut fruit beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quantitative water distribution mechanism includes a first flow pump and a water distribution pipe, one end of the water distribution pipe is connected to the water inlet, the other end of the water distribution pipe is connected to the water outlet of the first flow pump, the water inlet of the first flow pump is connected to an external clean water source, and the first flow pump is electrically connected to the controller.

4. A sterilizing device for coconut fruit beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quantitative dosing mechanism includes a buffer tank and a first screw conveyor. The first screw conveyor includes a pipeline and a screw shaft arranged in the pipeline. The first screw conveyor also includes a motor arranged outside the pipeline. The motor of the first screw conveyor is driven and connected to the screw shaft of the first screw conveyor. The buffer tank is arranged above the first screw conveyor. A first discharge pipe is also provided at the bottom of the buffer tank. The first discharge pipe is connected to the upper end of one end of the pipeline of the first screw conveyor, and the lower end of the other end of the pipeline of the first screw conveyor is connected to the feed port of the mixing box. The motor of the first screw conveyor is electrically connected to the controller.

5. A sterilizing device for coconut beverage according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The filtered water discharge mechanism includes a second screw conveyor, which includes a pipeline and a screw shaft arranged in the pipeline. The second screw conveyor also includes a motor arranged outside the pipeline. The motor of the second screw conveyor is drivingly connected to the screw shaft of the second screw conveyor. A liquid outlet pipe is connected to the heated pipe at the top of one end of the pipeline of the second screw conveyor. A filtrate outlet is opened at the bottom of the pipeline of the second screw conveyor below the liquid outlet pipe. The filtrate outlet is covered with a filter screen. The second discharge pipe is connected to the bottom of the other end of the pipeline of the second screw conveyor.

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