Reaction kettle for efficiently extracting pectin

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pectin extraction, in particular to a reaction kettle for efficiently extracting pectin, which comprises a shell, a controller and a reaction kettle body, the controller is fixedly mounted at the front end of the outer wall of the shell, and a pectin conveying control structure is arranged at the lower end of the reaction kettle body. A pectin discharging and efficient filtering extraction structure is arranged at the lower end of one side of the shell. According to the reaction kettle for efficiently extracting the pectin, a prepared hot pectin product is poured above the hung nylon filter cloth through the drainage pipe, so that the gravity for discharging the pectin can press the nylon filter cloth downwards to be in an inverted arch shape, impurities can be left above the nylon filter cloth, downward pressure is applied to the pectin product through the air cylinder, and the pectin filtering process is accelerated; the mechanical device accelerates pectin filtration without direct contact of hands with high-temperature pectin, and mechanical driving force can more quickly promote the pectin to complete a filtration process, so that the pectin extraction efficiency of the reaction kettle for efficiently extracting pectin is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pectin extraction technology, specifically to a reaction vessel for efficient pectin extraction. Background Technology

[0002] Pectin is a type of high-molecular-weight carbohydrate that constitutes cellular structure and is widely found in green plants. Commercial pectin is a white or light yellow powder, odorless, with a slightly fruity aroma. Derived from plant extracts, pectin is completely non-toxic and harmless, typically a white to pale yellow powder with a slightly acidic taste, and soluble in water. In food processing, it possesses excellent gelling, thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying, and suspending properties.

[0003] For example, the authorization announcement number "CN221492502U" is titled "A High-Efficiency Pectin Extraction Reactor." This reactor allows the mixture to reach the required extraction temperature within the feed pipe. After preheating, the mixture enters the stirring chamber, where a stirring device accelerates the mixing of the strong acid and pectin solution. The temperature is maintained by a heating wire within the stirring chamber. However, existing high-efficiency pectin extraction reactors have certain problems in use. After reacting and mixing with the strong acid, the pectin needs to be discharged and filtered while still hot to remove impurities and residues. Conventionally, nylon cloth is used to sieve out impurities in the pectin product. This requires pouring the pectin onto the cloth and manually squeezing it to pass through the gaps. The pectin product is still hot after heating and mixing, making it difficult for workers to directly squeeze and filter it manually. Furthermore, freshly produced pectin is viscous and sticky, resulting in very slow automatic filtration through the nylon cloth, which is detrimental to the extraction efficiency of the high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of low extraction efficiency caused by the high temperature of the pectin product after heating and mixing in existing high-efficiency pectin extraction reactors, which prevents workers from directly contacting and manually squeezing the product for filtration, and the fact that the pectin itself is very viscous and sticky when it is freshly produced, resulting in a very slow automatic filtration speed through nylon cloth. Therefore, this invention proposes a high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor is designed, comprising an outer shell, a controller, and a reactor body. The reactor body is fixedly installed inside the outer shell, and the controller is fixedly installed on the front end of the outer wall of the outer shell. A pectin extraction heating and mixing structure is provided on the upper part of the outer shell, a pectin conveying control structure is provided at the lower end of the reactor body, and a high-efficiency filtration and extraction structure for pectin discharge is provided on the lower side of the outer shell.

[0007] The outer casing of this device is made of aluminum alloy, while the reactor body is made of corrosion-resistant and high-temperature resistant stainless steel. The pectin heating and mixing process can be carried out inside the reactor body. The controller uses a PLC control device, which can control the start-up of the electric heater through circuitry.

[0008] Preferably, the pectin discharge high-efficiency filtration and extraction structure includes a filter frame and a cylinder. The filter frame is fixedly installed on the outside of the outer shell. The cylinder is fixedly installed at the top inside of the filter frame. Multiple hooks are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the filter frame. Nylon filter cloth is movably installed on the inner side of the multiple hooks. A receiving groove is fixedly installed at the bottom inside of the filter frame. A funnel is movably connected to the lower inside of the filter frame.

[0009] This setup utilizes a filter rack placed on the ground outside the housing. The nylon filter cloth is made of fabric, allowing the tip of the hook to pierce through it for secure fixation. The nylon filter cloth is woven from a suitable nylon material. The prepared hot pectin product is poured onto the hung nylon filter cloth through the drainage tube. The gravity of the discharged pectin will press down on the nylon filter cloth, forming an inverted arch shape, and impurities will remain on top of the nylon filter cloth.

[0010] Preferably, the lower end of the funnel is positioned opposite to the top of the receiving trough, and the lower end of the cylinder is positioned opposite to the nylon filter cloth.

[0011] This setup utilizes a power connection to activate the upper cylinder. The cylinder intermittently pushes the lower end against the nylon filter cloth, applying downward pressure to the pectin product and accelerating the filtration process.

[0012] Preferably, the pectin extraction heating and mixing structure includes a motor and a limiting cylinder. The motor is fixedly installed at the top of the outer shell, and a rotating rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the motor's output shaft. The limiting cylinder is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the reactor body. A stirring blade is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the rotating rod. An electric heater is fixedly installed inside the limiting cylinder. An acid addition pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the outer shell, and a packing pipe is fixedly connected to the other end of the top of the outer shell.

[0013] In this setup, the rotating rod is mounted between the outer shell and the reactor body via bearings. The operator can pour the pectin pre-prepared raw material into the reactor body through the packing tube on one side, and then inject strong acid into the acid injection tube at the other end. The strong acid and the pectin pre-prepared raw material will mix together. The power supply is connected and the motor is started. The motor output shaft can drive the rotating rod to rotate, and the rotating rod can drive the stirring blade at the bottom to mix the various raw materials inside the reactor body. During the mixing process, the electric heater will be powered on to generate heat. The electric heater heats the pectin preparation material to a certain high temperature, and finally, pectin filtrate is produced inside the reactor body.

[0014] Preferably, the lower end of the acid addition pipe is fixedly connected to the interior of the reactor body, and the lower end of the packing pipe is fixedly connected to the interior of the reactor body.

[0015] This setup allows pectin pre-prepared raw materials to be poured into the inside of the reactor via a packing tube on one side, and then strong acid is injected into the acid filling tube at the other end, where the strong acid and pectin pre-prepared raw materials will mix together.

[0016] Preferably, the pectin feeding control structure includes a discharge pipe and a guide pipe. The discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the reactor body, and a discharge valve is fixedly installed at the lower end of the discharge pipe. The guide pipe is fixedly connected to the side wall of the discharge pipe, and a suction pump is fixedly installed on the outside of the guide pipe. A throttling valve is fixedly connected to the other end of the guide pipe.

[0017] This setting involves connecting the discharge pipe to the bottom of the reactor body. By opening the discharge valve, the pectin product can be discharged directly downwards without filtration. The guide pipe is fixedly connected to the side wall of the discharge. Alternatively, the discharge valve can be closed, and the throttle valve and extraction pump can be opened. The extraction pump will transport the discharged pectin product along the horizontal guide pipe into the nylon filter cloth.

[0018] The present invention proposes a high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor, the advantages of which are as follows: the prepared hot pectin product is poured onto the hanging nylon filter cloth through the inlet tube. The gravity of the discharged pectin will press down on the nylon filter cloth, forming an inverted arch shape, and impurities will remain on the nylon filter cloth. The cylinder intermittently pushes the lower end to press on the nylon filter cloth, and the downward pressure applied by the cylinder to the pectin product accelerates the pectin filtration process. The mechanical device accelerates pectin filtration without direct human contact with the high-temperature pectin, and the mechanical driving force can promote the pectin to complete the filtration process more quickly, thus improving the efficiency of pectin extraction by the high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A frontal sectional view;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view diagram;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged sectional view of part A in the middle

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged sectional view of section B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged sectional view of section C.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell, 2. Controller, 3. Reactor body, 4. Pectin extraction heating and mixing structure, 41. Motor, 42. Acid addition pipe, 43. Packing pipe, 44. Rotating rod, 45. Stirring blade, 46. Limiting cylinder, 47. Electric heater, 5. Pectin conveying control structure, 51. Discharge pipe, 52. Feed valve, 53. Extraction pump, 54. Throttling valve, 55. Drainage pipe, 6. Pectin discharge high-efficiency filtration extraction structure, 61. Filter frame, 62. Receiving trough, 63. Funnel, 64. Nylon filter cloth, 65. Hook, 66. Cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] Please see Figure 1-6 In this embodiment, a high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor includes an outer shell 1, a controller 2, and a reactor body 3. The reactor body 3 is fixedly installed inside the outer shell 1. The outer shell 1 is a box made of aluminum alloy, while the reactor body 3 is made of corrosion-resistant and high-temperature resistant stainless steel. The pectin heating and mixing process can be carried out inside the reactor body 3. The controller 2 is fixedly installed on the front end of the outer wall of the outer shell 1. The controller 2 adopts a PLC control device and can control the start-up of the electric heater 47 using a circuit. A pectin extraction heating and mixing structure 4 is provided on the upper part of the outer shell 1. A pectin conveying control structure 5 is provided at the lower end of the reactor body 3. A pectin discharge high-efficiency filtration and extraction structure 6 is provided on the lower side of the outer shell 1.

[0029] The pectin extraction and filtration structure 6 includes a filter frame 61 and a cylinder 66. The filter frame 61 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the outer shell 1, and the cylinder 66 is fixedly installed at the top of the inside of the filter frame 61. The filter frame 61 is placed on the ground outside the outer shell 1. Multiple hooks 65 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the filter frame 61. The hooks 65 are made of two rows of opposing stainless steel metal hooks. The nylon filter cloth 64 is made of cloth material that allows the tips of the hooks 65 to pierce the nylon filter cloth 64 for fixation. The nylon filter cloth 64 is woven from 100-mesh nylon material. The prepared hot pectin product is poured into the hung nylon filter cloth through the drainage tube 55. Above the cloth 64, the gravity of the discharged pectin will press down on the nylon filter cloth 64 into an inverted arch shape, and the impurities will remain on the nylon filter cloth 64. Then, the power is connected and the upper cylinder 66 is started. The cylinder 66 intermittently pushes the lower end to press on the nylon filter cloth 64. The downward pressure applied to the pectin product by the cylinder 66 accelerates the pectin to complete the filtration process. After the impurities are removed, the pectin product will flow along the funnel 63 into the receiving trough 62 for storage. The nylon filter cloth 64 is movably installed on the inner side of multiple hooks 65. The receiving trough 62 is fixedly installed on the inner bottom of the filter frame 61. The funnel 63 is movably connected to the lower part of the filter frame 61.

[0030] The lower end of the funnel 63 is positioned opposite the top end of the receiving trough 62, and the lower end of the cylinder 66 is positioned opposite the nylon filter cloth 64.

[0031] The pectin extraction heating and mixing structure 4 includes a motor 41 and a limiting cylinder 46. The motor 41 is fixedly installed at the top of the outer shell 1. The motor 41 is a servo motor. A rotating rod 44 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the output shaft of the motor 41. The rotating rod 44 is installed between the outer shell 1 and the reactor body 3 through bearings. The limiting cylinder 46 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the reactor body 3. A stirring blade 45 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the rotating rod 44. An electric heater 47 is fixedly installed inside the limiting cylinder 46. An acid addition pipe 42 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the outer shell 1, and a packing pipe 43 is fixedly connected to the other end of the top of the outer shell 1. Workers can pour pectin pre-prepared raw materials into the reactor body 3 along the packing tube 43 on one side, and then inject strong acid into the acid tube 42 at the other end. The strong acid and pectin pre-prepared raw materials will mix together. Connect the power supply to start the motor 41. The output shaft of the motor 41 can drive the rotating rod 44 to rotate. The rotating rod 44 can drive the stirring blade 45 at the bottom to mix the various raw materials inside the reactor body 3. During the mixing process, the electric heater 47 will be powered on to generate heat. The electric heater 47 heats the pectin preparation material to a certain high temperature. Finally, pectin filtrate is produced inside the reactor body 3.

[0032] The lower end of the acid addition pipe 42 is fixedly connected to the inside of the reactor body 3, and the lower end of the packing pipe 43 is fixedly connected to the inside of the reactor body 3.

[0033] The pectin feeding control structure 5 includes a discharge pipe 51 and a diversion pipe 55. The discharge pipe 51 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the reactor body 3. The discharge pipe 51 is connected to the bottommost part of the reactor body 3. By opening the discharge valve 52, the finished pectin can be discharged directly downwards without filtration. The discharge valve 52 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the discharge pipe 51. The diversion pipe 55 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the discharge pipe 51. Alternatively, the discharge valve 52 can be closed, and the throttle valve 54 and the extraction pump 53 can be opened. The extraction pump 53 transports the discharged finished pectin along the transverse diversion pipe 55 into the inside of the nylon filter cloth 64. The extraction pump 53 is fixedly installed on the outside of the diversion pipe 55, and the other end of the diversion pipe 55 is fixedly connected to the throttle valve 54.

[0034] Working principle:

[0035] The high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor is used for the production and preparation of pectin. In the production of pectin, fruit peel powder needs to be added to water, stirred and dispersed into a pulp, and then the pH value of the pulp is adjusted to 1.5 to 2.5 with a strong acid, namely hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. The pulp is then heated, mixed and stirred, and reacted for a period of time to produce pectin product.

[0036] The outer shell 1 is made of aluminum alloy, while the reactor body 3 is made of corrosion-resistant and high-temperature resistant stainless steel. The pectin heating and mixing process can be carried out inside the reactor body 3. The controller 2 is a PLC control device, which can control the start-up of the electric heater 47 by using the circuit.

[0037] The filter rack 61 is placed on the ground outside the outer casing 1. The hooks 65 consist of two rows of opposing stainless steel hooks. The nylon filter cloth 64 is made of fabric, allowing the tips of the hooks 65 to pierce through it for fixation. The nylon filter cloth 64 is woven from 100-mesh nylon material. The prepared hot pectin product is poured onto the hung nylon filter cloth 64 through the drainage tube 55. The gravity of the discharged pectin will press down on the nylon filter cloth 64, forming an inverted arch shape, and impurities will remain on top of the nylon filter cloth 64. Then, connect the power supply and start the upper cylinder 66. The cylinder 66 intermittently pushes the lower end to press against the nylon filter cloth 64. The cylinder 66 applies downward pressure to the pectin product, which speeds up the filtration process. After the impurities are removed, the pectin product flows along the funnel 63 into the receiving tank 62 for storage. The mechanical device speeds up the filtration of pectin without the need for direct human contact with the high-temperature pectin. Moreover, the mechanical driving force can promote the filtration process of pectin more quickly, which improves the efficiency of the pectin extraction reactor.

[0038] The rotating rod 44 is installed between the outer shell 1 and the reactor body 3 via a bearing. The operator can pour the pectin pre-prepared raw material into the reactor body 3 along the packing tube 43 on one side, and then inject strong acid into the acid tube 42 at the other end. The strong acid and the pectin pre-prepared raw material will mix together. The power supply is connected to start the motor 41. The output shaft of the motor 41 can drive the rotating rod 44 to rotate. The rotating rod 44 can drive the stirring blade 45 at the bottom to mix the various raw materials inside the reactor body 3. During the mixing process, the electric heater 47 will be powered on to generate heat. The electric heater 47 heats the pectin preparation material to a certain high temperature. Finally, pectin filtrate is produced inside the reactor body 3.

[0039] The discharge pipe 51 is connected to the bottom of the reactor body 3. By opening the discharge valve 52, the pectin product can be discharged directly downwards without filtration. The guide pipe 55 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the discharge pipe 51. Alternatively, the discharge valve 52 can be closed, and the throttle valve 54 and the extraction pump 53 can be opened. The extraction pump 53 transports the discharged pectin product along the transverse guide pipe 55 into the inside of the nylon filter cloth 64.

[0040] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail are possible within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor, comprising a shell (1), a controller (2), and a reactor body (3), wherein the reactor body (3) is fixedly installed inside the shell (1), and the controller (2) is fixedly installed on the front end of the outer wall of the shell (1), characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is provided with a pectin extraction heating and mixing structure (4) on the top, the reactor body (3) is provided with a pectin feeding control structure (5) at the bottom, and the outer shell (1) is provided with a pectin discharge high-efficiency filtration extraction structure (6) at the bottom of one side.

2. The high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pectin discharge high-efficiency filtration and extraction structure (6) includes a filter frame (61) and a cylinder (66). The filter frame (61) is fixedly installed on the outside of the outer shell (1). The cylinder (66) is fixedly installed at the top inside of the filter frame (61). Multiple hooks (65) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the filter frame (61). Nylon filter cloth (64) is movably installed on the inner side of the multiple hooks (65). A receiving groove (62) is fixedly installed at the bottom inside of the filter frame (61). A funnel (63) is movably connected to the bottom inside of the filter frame (61).

3. The high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the funnel (63) is positioned opposite to the top end of the receiving trough (62), and the lower end of the cylinder (66) is positioned opposite to the nylon filter cloth (64).

4. The high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pectin extraction heating and mixing structure (4) includes a motor (41) and a limiting cylinder (46). The motor (41) is fixedly installed at the top of the outer shell (1). A rotating rod (44) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the output shaft of the motor (41). The limiting cylinder (46) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the reactor body (3). A stirring blade (45) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the rotating rod (44). An electric heater (47) is fixedly installed inside the limiting cylinder (46). An acid adding tube (42) is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the outer shell (1). A packing tube (43) is fixedly connected to the other end of the top of the outer shell (1).

5. The high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower end of the acid addition pipe (42) is fixedly connected to the inside of the reactor body (3), and the lower end of the packing pipe (43) is fixedly connected to the inside of the reactor body (3).

6. The high-efficiency pectin extraction reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pectin feeding control structure (5) includes a discharge pipe (51) and a diversion pipe (55). The discharge pipe (51) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the reactor body (3). A discharge valve (52) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the discharge pipe (51). The diversion pipe (55) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the discharge pipe (51). A pump (53) is fixedly installed on the outside of the diversion pipe (55). A throttle valve (54) is fixedly connected to the other end of the diversion pipe (55).

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