Automatic steamer discharging device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of liquor brewing equipment, in particular to an automatic steamer discharging device which comprises a rack, a steamer pot, a heating mechanism, a moving frame, a bottom pot and a material receiving device, the steamer pot comprises a pot cover and a pot body fixedly arranged on the rack, and a net-shaped discharging door is arranged at the lower end of the pot body; the heating mechanism comprises a heating pipe set arranged below the pot body, the heating pipe set extends upwards to form a connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe rotates to avoid a discharging area below the net-shaped discharging door. The moving frame is connected to a guide rail fixedly connected with the rack in a sliding manner, and the moving track of the moving frame passes through the lower part of the pot body; the bottom pot is arranged on the movable frame in a lifting manner; when the bottom pot is in butt joint with the bottom of the pot body, the heating pipe set is located in the liquid in the bottom pot; and the material receiving device moves to a discharging area below the net-shaped discharging door and receives the material grains falling from the interior of the pot body. According to the automatic steamer discharging device, the pot body is kept fixed, only the bottom pot needs to be moved away after descending, the heating pipe set is rotated away, time and labor are saved, and efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of liquor brewing equipment, and in particular to an automatic steamer unloading device. Background Art

[0002] In the liquor brewing process, each time the mash is distilled, it is necessary to pour the mash out of the steamer. In the traditional form, it is mainly to manually lift the lid and then lift the steamer, and then pour out the mash, which requires the use of lifting tools or a crane. In the prior art, the steamer is mainly taken out of the steamer by moving or lifting the steamer. As disclosed in the patent number CN207672030U entitled "An Automatic Steamer Outgoing Device", the movable bottom steamer needs to be flipped and moved from the distillation station to the steamer outgoing station for taking the steamer out. Although this method requires the steamer to be flipped, the heavy steamer still needs to be moved, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and has low efficiency and safety. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the problem in the prior art that moving a steamer pot is time-consuming, labor-intensive and inefficient, the present invention provides an automatic steamer unloading device which does not require moving the steamer pot and has high efficiency.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is:

[0005] An automatic steamer unloading device, comprising:

[0006] frame,

[0007] A steamer pot, the steamer pot comprising a pot cover and a pot body for containing fermented grains, the pot body being fixedly arranged on a bracket, a mesh discharge door being arranged at the lower end of the pot body, and a discharge area being arranged below the mesh discharge door;

[0008] A heating mechanism, wherein the heating mechanism comprises a heating tube group arranged below the pot body, wherein the heating tube group extends upwardly to form a connecting tube, and a rotating driving mechanism is provided on the pot body, wherein the rotating driving mechanism is used to drive the connecting tube to rotate so as to avoid the discharging area below the mesh discharging door;

[0009] A movable frame, wherein the movable frame is slidably connected to a guide rail fixedly connected to the frame, and a moving track of the movable frame passes directly below the pot body, and the movable frame is connected to a movable driving mechanism for driving the movable frame to move;

[0010] The bottom pot is lifted and arranged on a movable frame; and when the movable frame moves to the bottom of the pot body, the bottom pot rises and docks with the bottom of the pot body, and the heating tube group is located in the liquid in the bottom pot;

[0011] The material receiving device moves to the material discharging area and receives the material trough falling from the pot body.

[0012] Further, the mesh discharge door includes a central shaft and a first mesh door body and a second mesh door body rotatably arranged on both sides of the central shaft. At least one swing rod is further fixed on the central shaft. When the number of swing rods is greater than 1, the swing rods are arranged in rows and aligned. The swing rod rotates in a first direction to drive the first mesh door body to rotate and close, and the swing rod rotates in a second direction to drive the second mesh door body to rotate and close.

[0013] Further, a first roller in contact with the first mesh door body or the second mesh door body is provided on the swing rod. The first roller is in contact with the first mesh door body or the second mesh door body to prevent the swing rod from scratching the first mesh door body and the second mesh door body.

[0014] Further, second rollers are provided at positions of the first mesh door body and the second mesh door body close to the inner wall of the pot body. Circumferential limit grooves are provided on the second rollers, and telescopic rods corresponding to the second rollers are provided on the pot body. After the telescopic rods extend out, they are tangent to the circumferential limit grooves at corresponding positions, so as to realize the limit of the first mesh door body and the second mesh door body.

[0015] Further, steam is passed through the heating tube group. In the present invention, the liquid in the bottom pot is heated by steam, and the steam can adopt the recovered waste heat, which is more energy-saving compared with electric heating.

[0016] Further, the rotation driving mechanism includes a first motor. The output end of the first motor is connected with a transmission mechanism, and the output end of the transmission mechanism is key-connected with the connecting pipe.

[0017] Further, the upper end of the connecting pipe is rotatably connected with a steam inlet pipe, and the steam inlet pipe is fixedly connected with the pot body.

[0018] Further, the moving driving mechanism includes a second motor installed on the moving frame. A gear is provided at the output end of the second motor, and a rack meshing with the gear is provided on the guide rail.

[0019] Further, a lift is provided on the moving frame. The bottom end of the bottom pot is fixedly connected with the lifting rod of the lift. A guide rod is further fixed at the lower end of the bottom pot, and a guide hole cooperating with the guide rod is provided on the bottom pot.

[0020] Further, the moving frame is provided with a plurality of supporting brackets for supporting the descending bottom pot, and third rollers for contacting the bottom pot are provided on the supporting brackets.

[0021] Beneficial effects:

[0022] (1) The automatic cooker discharging device of the present invention keeps the pot body fixed. Only by lowering the bottom pot and moving it away, and rotating the heating tube group away, can the discharging be realized. Compared with the scheme of moving the whole pot body in the prior art, it is easier to move the bottom pot in the present invention, saving time and effort, with high efficiency, and no manual participation is required throughout the process, and the automation level is high;

[0023] (2) The first mesh door body, the second mesh door body and the swing rod of the present invention are all integrated on the central axis, with a compact structure. In addition, the row - arranged swing rods are located in the middle position when the mesh discharging door is opened, occupying a small space, thus increasing the discharging port area of the mesh discharging door, facilitating discharging. The mesh discharging door can be opened to a state close to vertical, greatly reducing the possibility of the material trough adhering to the mesh discharging door;

[0024] (3) Using steam as the heat source, it improves the heating efficiency, is environmentally friendly, pollution - free, highly efficient and energy - saving. In the present invention, the heating tube group into which steam is introduced is rotatably arranged on the pot body. The heating tube group does not need to move with the pot body. As long as it rotates itself, it can avoid the discharging area, which is flexible, convenient, easy to implement and convenient for maintenance;

[0025] (4) The bottom pot is connected to the elevator, and a guide rod is set, so the lifting process is stable. In addition, the supporting brackets and the third rollers arranged on the moving frame can play a good supporting role for the lowered bottom pot, ensuring the stability during the sliding process. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following - described drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the automatic cooker discharging device of the present invention in the distillation state;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the automatic cooker discharging device of the present invention (omitting the frame and the receiving device);

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the automatic cooker discharging device of the present invention in the cooker discharging state;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a schematic upper - side structural diagram of the automatic cooker discharging device of the present invention in the cooker discharging state (omitting the frame and the receiving device);

[0031] Figure 5 It is a schematic lower - side structural diagram of the automatic cooker discharging device of the present invention in the cooker discharging state (omitting the frame and the receiving device);

[0032] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the pot body;

[0033] Figure 7 is Figure 6 the partial enlarged view of the place A in

[0034] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the lower side of the mesh discharge door;

[0035] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the upper side of the mesh discharge door.

[0036] 1. Frame, 2. Pot lid, 3. Pot body, 31. Central axis, 32. First mesh door body, 33. Second mesh door body, 34. Swing rod, 35. First roller, 36. Second roller, 361. Circumferential limiting groove, 37. Telescopic rod, 4. Heating tube group, 5. Connecting pipe, 6. Moving frame, 7. Guide rail, 8. Bottom pot, 9. Material receiving device, 10. First motor, 11. Air inlet pipe, 12. Second motor, 13. Gear, 14. Rack, 15. Lifting rod, 16. Guide rod, 17. Bracket, 18. Third roller. Specific embodiments

[0037] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and in no way constitutes a limitation to the present invention and its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that the terms used here are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used here, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0039] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. At the same time, it should be understood that, for the sake of convenience in description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn in actual proportional relationship. Technologies, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the said technologies, methods, and devices should be regarded as part of the description. In all the examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be construed as merely exemplary and not as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings, and thus, once an item is defined in one drawing, further discussion thereof is not required for alignment in subsequent drawings.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by orientation words such as "front, rear, upper, lower, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal", and "top, bottom", etc. is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. Without contrary description, these orientation words do not indicate and imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus cannot be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present invention; the orientation words "inside, outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contour of each component itself.

[0041] For the convenience of description, spatial relative terms such as "above...", "over...", "on the upper surface of...", "above", etc. can be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature shown in the drawings and other devices or features. It should be understood that the spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the drawings of the device. For example, if the device in the drawing is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "over other devices or structures" will then be positioned "below other devices or structures" or "under other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above..." can include both the orientations of "above..." and "below...". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and corresponding interpretations are made for the spatial relative descriptions used here.

[0042] In addition, it should be noted that the use of words such as "first", "second", etc. to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Without additional statement, the above words have no special meaning, and thus cannot be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present invention.

[0043] Such as Figures 1 - 9, an automatic cooker discharging device of the present invention, includes a frame 1, a cooker, a heating mechanism, a moving frame 6, a bottom pot 8, and a material receiving device 9. The cooker includes a pot lid 2 and a pot body 3 for containing fermented grains. The pot lid 2 can be an automatic opening and closing device or an ordinary manually hoisted pot lid. The pot lid 2 is hermetically fitted with the pot body 3. The pot body 3 is fixedly arranged on a bracket, and a mesh discharging door is provided at the lower end of the pot body 3, and a discharging area is provided below the mesh discharging door; the mesh discharging door is set as a mesh, and the mesh size can ensure that steam naturally rises upward and at the same time ensure that the fermented grains do not leak downward. The heating mechanism includes a heating tube group 4 arranged below the pot body 3. The heating tube group 4 extends upward to form a connecting pipe 5. A rotation driving mechanism is provided on the pot body 3, and the rotation driving mechanism is used to drive the connecting pipe 5 to rotate to avoid the discharging area below the mesh discharging door; the moving frame 6 is slidably connected to a guide rail 7 fixedly connected to the frame 1, and the moving track of the moving frame 6 passes directly below the pot body 3. The moving frame 6 is connected with a moving driving mechanism for driving its movement; the bottom pot 8 is arranged on the moving frame 6 in a lifting manner; and when the moving frame 6 moves to directly below the pot body 3 and the bottom pot 8 rises and is hermetically docked with the bottom of the pot body 3, the heating tube group 4 is located in the liquid in the bottom pot 8; the material receiving device 9 moves to the discharging area and takes away the fermented grains falling from the pot body 3. The material receiving device 9 can be but is not limited to a receiving hopper. As an embodiment, such as Figure 1 , the receiving hopper is arranged on a receiving trolley, and the receiving trolley travels along a set track. The track of the trolley can be set according to actual needs as long as it can pass directly below the pot body 3.

[0044] The mesh discharging door includes a central shaft 31 and a first mesh door body 32 and a second mesh door body 33 rotatably arranged on both sides of the central shaft 31. The central shaft 31 can be but is not limited to being driven by a motor. At least one swing rod 34 is also fixed on the central shaft 31. When the number of swing rods 34 is greater than 1, the swing rods 34 are arranged in a row and aligned. The swing rod 34 rotates in a first direction to drive the first mesh door body 32 to rotate and close, and the swing rod 34 rotates in a second direction to drive the second mesh door body 33 to rotate and close. A first roller 35 in contact with the first mesh door body 32 or the second mesh door body 33 is provided on the swing rod 34.

[0045] Second rollers 36 are provided at positions of the first mesh door body 32 and the second mesh door body 33 close to the inner wall of the pot body 3. A circumferential limiting groove 361 is provided on the second roller 36. A telescopic rod 37 corresponding to the second roller 36 is provided on the pot body 3. After the telescopic rod 37 extends out, it is tangent to the circumferential limiting groove 361 at the corresponding position, so as to realize the limitation of the first mesh door body 32 and the second mesh door body 33. The telescopic rod 37 can be connected with an automatic spring reset device, and the driving method can be but is not limited to being driven by a cylinder.

[0046] Steam is passed through the heating tube group 4, which is in a disc shape. Correspondingly, small holes for spraying steam are evenly arranged on the heating tube group 4. The rotation drive mechanism includes a first motor 10, the output end of the first motor 10 is connected to a transmission mechanism, and the output end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the connecting pipe 5 through a key. The upper end of the connecting pipe 5 is rotatably connected to a steam inlet pipe 11, and the steam inlet pipe 11 is fixedly connected to the pot body 3. The transmission mechanism can be selected but not limited to a gear mechanism.

[0047] The mobile driving mechanism includes a second motor 12 mounted on the mobile frame 6, a gear 13 is provided at the output end of the second motor 12, and a rack 14 meshing with the gear 13 is provided on the guide rail 7. The mobile frame 6 is provided with a lift, which can be selected from but not limited to a screw lift, a hydraulic lift mechanism, and an electric lift mechanism. The bottom end of the bottom pot 8 is fixedly connected to a lift rod 15 of the lift, and a guide rod 16 is also fixed to the lower end of the bottom pot 8. The bottom pot 8 is provided with a guide hole that cooperates with the guide rod 16. The mobile frame 6 is provided with a plurality of support brackets 17 for supporting the lowered bottom pot 8, and the support brackets 17 are provided with a third roller 18 for contacting the bottom pot 8. In addition, a drain pipe is also provided at the bottom of the bottom pot 8 to drain the liquid in the bottom pot 8.

[0048] Working principle: When discharging steam, the heating tube group 4 stops supplying steam, the bottom pot 8 descends, and then the moving frame 6 drives the bottom pot 8 to move along the guide rail 7. At the same time, the heating tube group 4 rotates and leaves the bottom pot 8. When the moving frame 6 moves into place and the heating tube group 4 rotates into place, the material receiving device 9 reaches the discharging area below the mesh discharging door. At this time, the telescopic rods 37 on both sides of the mesh discharging door retract, and the swing rods 34 are kept in a vertical state. The first mesh door body 32 and the second mesh door body 33 are opened under the action of gravity, and the material trough falls into the material receiving device 9, completing the discharging of steam.

[0049] When distilling again, first, the motor drives the central axis 31 to rotate in the first direction to close the first mesh door body 32, and the telescopic rod 37 on the side of the first mesh door body 32 extends and clamps the second roller 36 on the first mesh door body 32, and the central axis 32 rotates in the second direction to close the second mesh door body 33, and the telescopic rod 37 on the side of the second mesh door body 33 extends and clamps the second roller 36 on the second mesh door body 33, and then the central axis 31 is reset to a vertical state. At this time, the two doors are closed, and the new mash for distillation can be filled into the steamer; the movable frame 6 moves to the bottom of the pot body 3, and at the same time, the heating tube group 4 rotates and resets to be concentrically aligned, and then the bottom pot 8 rises and is sealed and docked with the pot body 3, and the pot cover 2 is sealed and docked with the steamer, and the next distillation can be started.

[0050] The above are only the preferred specific embodiments of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, making equivalent substitutions or changes should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic steamer unloading device, characterized in that: Comprising: A frame (1), A retort pan, said retort pan including a pot lid (2) and a pot body (3) for containing fermented grains. The pot body (3) is fixedly arranged on a bracket. A net-shaped discharge door is provided at the lower end of the pot body (3), and a discharge area is provided below the net-shaped discharge door; A heating mechanism, said heating mechanism including a heating tube group (4) arranged below the pot body (3). The heating tube group (4) extends upward to form a connecting pipe (5). A rotation driving mechanism is provided on the pot body (3), and the rotation driving mechanism is used to drive the connecting pipe (5) to rotate so as to avoid the discharge area below the net-shaped discharge door; A moving frame (6), said moving frame (6) is slidably connected to a guide rail (7) fixedly connected to the frame (1), and the moving track of the moving frame (6) passes directly below the pot body (3). The moving frame (6) is connected with a moving driving mechanism for driving its movement; A bottom pot (8), said bottom pot (8) is arranged to be lifted and lowered on the moving frame (6); and when the moving frame (6) moves to below the pot body (3) and the bottom pot (8) rises and docks with the bottom of the pot body (3), the heating tube group (4) is located in the liquid in the bottom pot (8); A material receiving device (9), said material receiving device (9) moves to the discharge area and takes away the fermented grains falling from the pot body (3).

2. The automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The net-shaped discharge door includes a central shaft (31) and a first net-shaped door body (32) and a second net-shaped door body (33) rotatably arranged on both sides of the central shaft (31). At least one swing rod (34) is also fixedly arranged on the central shaft (31). When the number of swing rods (34) is greater than 1, the swing rods (34) are arranged in rows and aligned. The swing rod (34) rotates in a first direction to drive the first net-shaped door body (32) to rotate and close, and the swing rod (34) rotates in a second direction to drive the second net-shaped door body (33) to rotate and close.

3. The automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first roller (35) in contact with the first net-shaped door body (32) or the second net-shaped door body (33) is provided on the swing rod (34).

4. An automatic rice cooker discharging device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first net-shaped door body (32) and the second net-shaped door body (33) are both provided with second rollers (36) at positions close to the inner wall of the pot body (3). A circumferential limiting groove (361) is provided on the second roller (36). A telescopic rod (37) corresponding to the second roller (36) is provided on the pot body (3). After the telescopic rod (37) extends out, it is tangent to the circumferential limiting groove (361) at the corresponding position, so as to realize the limitation of the first net-shaped door body (32) and the second net-shaped door body (33).

5. The automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Steam is passed through the heating tube group (4).

6. The automatic cooker discharging device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotation driving mechanism includes a first motor (10). The output end of the first motor (10) is connected with a transmission mechanism, and the output end of the transmission mechanism is key-connected to the connecting pipe (5).

7. The automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the connecting pipe (5) is rotatably connected with a steam inlet pipe (11), and the steam inlet pipe (11) is fixedly connected with the pot body (3).

8. The automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The described mobile driving mechanism includes a second motor (12) installed on the mobile frame (6). A gear (13) is provided at the output end of the second motor (12), and a rack (14) meshing with the gear (13) is provided on the guide rail (7).

9. The automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elevator is provided on the mobile frame (6). The bottom end of the bottom pot (8) is fixedly connected to the lifting rod (15) of the elevator. A guide rod (16) is further fixed to the lower end of the bottom pot (8), and a guide hole cooperating with the guide rod (16) is provided on the bottom pot (8).

10. The automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mobile frame (6) is provided with a plurality of supporting brackets (17) for supporting the descending bottom pot (8), and third rollers (18) for contacting the bottom pot (8) are provided on the supporting brackets (17).

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