Fermented mash distribution device and steaming robot

Abstract

The present invention provides a mash distributing device, comprising: a driving mechanism; a distributing mechanism, connected to the driving mechanism through a connecting mechanism; a sliding hopper, the first end of the sliding hopper is hinged to the driving mechanism, and the second end is placed on the distributing mechanism; wherein the driving mechanism can drive the connecting mechanism to drive the distributing mechanism to move linearly in a horizontal plane, so that the mash material in the sliding hopper falls vertically and is evenly spread through the distributing mechanism. The mash distributing device provided by the embodiment of the present invention reduces the change of the sliding hopper's follow-up angle by setting a sliding hopper, hinges the first end of the sliding hopper to the driving mechanism, and places the second end in a resting state, thereby facilitating vertical dropping; the distributing mechanism is driven to move linearly in a horizontal plane through the connecting mechanism, so that the distributing heights of the steamer center and the steamer edge are the same, and the distributing of the material surface is achieved, so that the distributing of the mash is more uniform, the wine yield is increased, and the quality of the wine is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of mash distribution technology, and in particular to a mash distribution device and a steamer robot. Background Art

[0002] At present, the main way for the upper steamer robot to spread the mash material is to spread it directly through the drop hopper. When the height difference of the drop material is large, the impact force generated by the spreading of the mash material is large, which can easily cause the mash to clump, the impact when entering the steamer is too large, the material to be smashed or the material to be unevenly distributed, thus having a great impact on the yield and quality of the later liquor distillation. Summary of the invention

[0003] The invention provides a mash material distributing device and a steamer loading robot, which are used to solve the defect of uneven distributing caused by large height difference of falling materials when spreading mash materials in the prior art, and realize distributing the materials on the surface of the materials.

[0004] The present invention provides a mash distributing device, comprising: a driving mechanism; a distributing mechanism, which is connected to the driving mechanism through a connecting mechanism; a sliding hopper, a first end of which is hinged to the driving mechanism, and a second end of which is placed on the distributing mechanism; wherein the driving mechanism can drive the connecting mechanism to drive the distributing mechanism to move linearly in a horizontal plane, so that the mash material in the sliding hopper falls vertically and is evenly spread through the distributing mechanism.

[0005] According to a mash distributing device provided by the present invention, the driving mechanism includes: a fixed frame, a connecting piece, one end of the connecting piece is connected to the fixed frame, and the other end is hinged to the first end of the sliding hopper; and a driving component is installed on the fixed frame and the connecting mechanism.

[0006] According to a mash distributing device provided by the present invention, the driving assembly includes: a driver, installed on the connecting mechanism; relatively arranged guide rails, installed on the fixing frame; a sprocket, installed on the connecting mechanism; a chain, installed on the fixing frame and cooperating with the sprocket; a pair of sliders, respectively installed on the guide rails, and moved along the guide rails driven by the sprockets; wherein the connecting mechanism is installed on a pair of the sliders.

[0007] According to a mash distributing device provided by the present invention, the connecting mechanism includes: a frame connected to the slider; a connecting flange connected to the distributing mechanism; at least one pair of support frames, the two ends of the support frames are respectively connected to the frame and the connecting flange; wherein the center of the connecting flange is offset from the center of the frame.

[0008] According to a mash distributing device provided by the present invention, the distributing mechanism includes a rotating part, the connecting flange is installed on the upper surface of the rotating part, and a through hole is formed on the upper surface of the rotating part, and the through hole is coaxially arranged with the connecting flange.

[0009] According to a mash distributing device provided by the present invention, the distributing mechanism also includes a temporary storage hopper, the first end of the temporary storage hopper is located in the through hole, and the second end is in contact with the sliding hopper, wherein the diameter of the second end of the temporary storage hopper is larger than the diameter of the first end and the sliding hopper.

[0010] According to a mash distributing device provided by the present invention, the sliding hopper is located between a pair of the supporting frames, and the second end of the sliding hopper is placed on the second end of the temporary storage hopper, so that the sliding hopper is inclined.

[0011] According to a mash distributing device provided by the present invention, the distributing mechanism also includes a scraper chain conveyor installed at the lower part of the rotating member.

[0012] The present invention also provides a steamer loading robot, comprising the fermented grains distributing device as described above.

[0013] The mash distributing device provided in the embodiment of the present invention provides a sliding hopper, wherein the first end of the sliding hopper is hinged to the driving mechanism, and the second end is in a resting state, thereby reducing the follow-up angle change of the sliding hopper and facilitating vertical material dropping. The connecting mechanism drives the distributing mechanism to move linearly in the horizontal plane, so that the distributing heights of the steamer center and the steamer edge are the same, thereby realizing the distributing of the material surface close to the material surface, making the distributing of the mash more uniform, increasing the wine yield, and improving the quality of the wine at the same time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the fermented grains distributing device provided by the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the driving mechanism shown in FIG.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting mechanism shown in FIG.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the cloth dispensing mechanism shown in FIG.

[0019] Reference numerals:

[0020] 1: driving mechanism; 2: connecting mechanism; 3: sliding hopper;

[0021] 4: fabric mechanism; 11: fixed frame; 12: driver;

[0022] 13: guide rail; 21: frame; 22: support frame;

[0023] 23: Connecting flange; 41: Temporary storage hopper; 42: Rotating part;

[0024] 43: Servo motor-reducer; 44: Scraper chain conveyor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 4 The invention describes a fermented grains distributing device and a steamer loading robot.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mash distributing device comprises: a driving mechanism 1, a connecting mechanism 2, a sliding hopper 3 and a distributing mechanism 4. The driving mechanism 1 is arranged opposite to the distributing mechanism 4, and the driving mechanism 1 is located above the distributing mechanism 4. One end of the connecting mechanism 2 is connected to the driving mechanism 1, and the other end is connected to the distributing mechanism 4, so that under the drive of the driving mechanism 1, the connecting mechanism 2 can drive the distributing mechanism 4 to move linearly in the horizontal plane. The first end of the sliding hopper 3 is hinged to the driving mechanism 1, and the second end is placed on the distributing mechanism 4. When the driving mechanism 1 drives the connecting mechanism 2 to drive the distributing mechanism 4 to move linearly in the horizontal plane, the sliding hopper 3 can rotate around its hinge axis to realize vertical material dropping. At the same time, driven by the connecting mechanism 2, the distributing mechanism 4 can move linearly in the horizontal plane to ensure its uniform material dropping.

[0028] Specifically, compared with the traditional fixed drop hopper, the drop hopper is installed on the connecting mechanism 2, and its own size needs to be larger than the linear travel of the connecting mechanism 2. The sliding hopper 3 is hinged to the driving mechanism 1 at its first end, and the second end is placed on the material distribution mechanism 4, so that after the material distribution mechanism 4 moves linearly in the horizontal plane, the first end of the sliding hopper 3 can rotate around the hinge axis, thereby reducing the size and weight of the sliding hopper 3 itself, and the overall follow-up angle changes less, which is convenient for vertical drop.

[0029] When the cloth is actually being spread in the retort, the cloth mechanism 4 moves linearly in the horizontal plane driven by the connecting mechanism 2. When the cloth is spread, the cloth heights in the retort center and on the side of the retort are the same, achieving the effect of spreading the cloth on the surface of the retort. This avoids the problem that after the traditional cloth head swings from the center of the retort to the side of the retort, the cloth height will be raised, and the cloth on the side of the retort will be uneven and the material will be smashed, thereby achieving uniform spreading of the mash.

[0030] Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism 1 can be a motor-driven sprocket chain combination, which drives the slider to move linearly on the slide rail, and the slider is connected to the connecting mechanism 2 to drive the connecting mechanism 2 to move linearly. The driving mechanism 1 can also be a servo motor driving the lead screw to move, the slider is installed on the lead screw and the slide rail, the lead screw drives the slider to move linearly along the slide rail, and the slider is connected to the connecting mechanism 2 to drive the connecting mechanism 2 to move linearly on the horizontal plane.

[0031] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting mechanism 2 may be a frame, two ends of which are respectively connected to the driving mechanism 1 and the material distributing mechanism 4 .

[0032] Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the material distribution mechanism 4 may be a scraper chain conveyor and a component mounted on the scraper chain conveyor for placing the sliding hopper 3 , and the component may be a hopper having a diameter greater than that of the sliding hopper 3 .

[0033] The mash distributing device provided in the embodiment of the present invention provides a sliding hopper, wherein the first end of the sliding hopper is hinged to the driving mechanism, and the second end is in a resting state, thereby reducing the follow-up angle change of the sliding hopper and facilitating vertical material dropping. The connecting mechanism drives the distributing mechanism to move linearly in the horizontal plane, so that the distributing heights of the steamer center and the steamer edge are the same, thereby realizing the distributing of the material surface close to the material surface, making the distributing of the mash more uniform, increasing the wine yield, and improving the quality of the wine at the same time.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism 1 includes: a fixed frame 11, a connecting member and a driving assembly. Specifically, one end of the connecting member is mounted on one side of the fixed frame 11, and the other end is hinged to the first end of the sliding hopper 3, and the sliding hopper 3 can rotate around the hinge axis. The driving assembly is mounted on the fixed frame 11 and connected to the connecting mechanism 2.

[0035] Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the driving assembly includes: a driver 12, a guide rail 13, a sprocket (not shown in the figure), a chain (not shown in the figure) and a slider (not shown in the figure). The driver 12 is installed on the connecting mechanism, a pair of guide rails 13 arranged opposite to each other are installed on the fixed frame 11, the sprocket is also installed on the connecting mechanism, the chain is installed on the fixed frame 11 and cooperates with the sprocket, a slider is installed on each guide rail 13, and the connecting mechanism 2 is installed on two sliders. Specifically, the driver 12 drives the sprocket to rotate, driving the slider to make a linear motion along the guide rail 13, the slider drives the connecting mechanism 2 to make a linear motion in the horizontal plane, and the distribution mechanism 4 is driven by the connecting mechanism 2 to make a linear motion in the horizontal plane, so that when the mash is distributed, the center and the side of the steamer are distributed at equal heights to achieve uniform distribution.

[0036] It should be noted that the drive assembly may also be other forms of transmission assemblies, such as a servo motor or a transmission form composed of a cylinder and a screw rod, a slider and a guide rail, as well as other forms of transmission structures, and is not limited to the scope listed in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the connection mechanism 2 includes: a frame 21, a support frame 22 and a connection flange 23. The top surface of the frame 21 is connected to a pair of sliders, and the bottom surface of the frame is connected to the connection flange 23 through a pair of support frames 22. Further, according to the size of the frame 21 and the connection flange 23, the support frames 22 can also be multiple pairs to firmly connect the frame 21 and the connection flange 23. Further, the center of the connection flange 23 is offset from the center of the frame 21, that is, the center of the connection flange 23 and the center of the frame 21 are in two straight lines, so that the sliding hopper 3 is in an inclined state when placed on the material distribution mechanism 4.

[0038] In one embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the shape of the frame 21 matches the shape of the fixing frame 11 , and both are rectangular structures.

[0039] Specifically, driven by the driver 12, the frame 21 moves linearly in the horizontal plane driven by a pair of sliders, thereby driving the cloth mechanism 4 to move linearly in the horizontal plane, so that when the mash is distributed, the center and the side of the retort are distributed at equal heights to achieve uniform distribution.

[0040] like Figure 1As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the material distribution mechanism 4 includes a temporary storage hopper 41 and a rotating member 42. Specifically, a through hole is formed on the upper surface of the rotating member 42, and the connecting flange 23 is installed on the upper surface of the rotating member 42, and the center of the connecting flange 23 is coaxially arranged with the center of the through hole. The temporary storage hopper 41 is installed in the through hole of the rotating member 42. Specifically, the first end of the temporary storage hopper 41, that is, the end with a smaller diameter, is installed in the through hole of the rotating member 42, and the second end, that is, the end with a larger diameter, extends to the outside of the through hole and is located between a pair of support plates 22. The first end of the sliding hopper 3 is located in the frame 21, and the second end is placed on the second end of the temporary storage hopper 41. Specifically, the second end of the sliding hopper 3 is placed on the wear-resistant strip at the second end of the temporary storage hopper 41. When the sliding hopper 3 moves up and down, it can play the role of pushing and shoveling the mash in the temporary storage hopper 41.

[0041] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the material distributing mechanism 4 further includes a servo motor-reducer 43 and a scraper chain conveyor 44, wherein the servo motor-reducer 43 is mounted on the upper part of the rotating member 42, and the scraper chain conveyor 44 is mounted on the lower part of the rotating member 42. Under the action of the servo motor-reducer 43, the rotating member 42 can rotate in the circumferential direction, and the scraper chain conveyor 44 is equipped with three stirring rods, and when the rotating member 42 rotates, the fermented grains can be stirred to facilitate discharging and prevent the fermented grains from agglomerating and blocking the material.

[0042] It should be noted that the scraper chain conveyor 44 may also be a spreading mechanism of other conveying forms, and is not limited to the chain conveyor listed in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] The following Figure 1 Taking the illustrated embodiment as an example, the working process of the fermented grains distributing device of the present invention is described in detail.

[0044] The fermented grains are transported into the sliding hopper 3 through the arm. The first end of the sliding hopper 3 is hinged to the connecting piece, and the second end is placed on the wear-resistant strip of the temporary storage hopper 41. Under the action of the driver 12, the frame 21 makes a linear motion in the horizontal plane. After the sliding hopper 3 moves with the temporary storage hopper 41, it rotates around the hinge axis, so that the overall follow-up angle of the sliding hopper 3 changes less, which is convenient for the sliding hopper 3 to drop materials vertically. At the same time, the second end of the sliding hopper 3 moves up and down in the temporary storage hopper 41, and the fermented grains temporarily stored in the temporary storage hopper 41 can be pushed into the wine retort.

[0045] The mash is spread after being conveyed by the scraper chain conveyor 44. When it is put on the steamer, the connecting mechanism 2 is driven to move by the driving mechanism 1, thereby driving the mash to make a linear motion on the upper horizontal plane of the steamer through the scraper chain conveyor 44, so that the cloth height at the center of the steamer and the edge of the steamer are equal during the spreading, achieving the effect of spreading the material close to the surface, thereby avoiding the problems of uneven material surface and material smashing caused by excessive height difference of the material, and achieving uniform spreading.

[0046] The embodiment of the present invention further provides a steamer robot, comprising the above-mentioned mash distributing device. Specifically, the mash distributing device is installed on the robot, and specifically, the fixing frame 11 of the mash distributing device is installed on the robot. When steaming, the robot transports the mash material to the sliding hopper 3 of the mash distributing device, and its specific distributing process is the same as the working process of the mash distributing device, so it will not be repeated.

[0047] The steamer loading robot provided in the embodiment of the present invention enables the mash distributing device to move linearly in a horizontal plane and distribute the mash close to the material surface, making the operation more concise. At the same time, it avoids the problems of uneven material surface and material smashing caused by excessive height difference of the material, thereby improving the wine yield and the quality of the wine.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for distributing fermented grains, characterized in that: include: Driving mechanism; A material distribution mechanism connected to the driving mechanism via a connecting mechanism; A sliding hopper, wherein a first end of the sliding hopper is hinged to the driving mechanism and a second end of the sliding hopper is placed on the material distributing mechanism; The driving mechanism can drive the connecting mechanism to drive the distributing mechanism to move linearly in a horizontal plane, so that the fermented grains in the sliding hopper fall vertically and are evenly spread through the distributing mechanism; The driving mechanism comprises: a fixing frame, a connecting member, one end of the connecting member is connected to the fixing frame, and the other end is hinged to the first end of the sliding hopper; a driving assembly is installed on the fixing frame and the connecting mechanism; The driving assembly includes: a driver mounted on the connecting mechanism; guide rails arranged opposite to each other and mounted on the fixing frame; a sprocket mounted on the connecting mechanism; a chain mounted on the fixing frame and cooperating with the sprocket; a pair of sliders mounted on the guide rails respectively and moving along the guide rails driven by the sprockets; wherein the connecting mechanism is mounted on a pair of the sliders; The connecting mechanism includes: a frame connected to the slider; a connecting flange connected to the material distribution mechanism; at least one pair of support frames, and the two ends of the support frames are respectively connected to the frame and the connecting flange; wherein the center of the connecting flange is offset from the center of the frame, and the first end of the sliding hopper is located inside the frame.

2. The fermented grains distributing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material distribution mechanism comprises a rotating member, the connecting flange is mounted on the upper surface of the rotating member, a through hole is formed on the upper surface of the rotating member, and the through hole is coaxially arranged with the connecting flange.

3. The fermented grains distributing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material distribution mechanism further includes a temporary storage hopper, a first end of which is located in the through hole, and a second end of which is in contact with the sliding hopper, wherein a diameter of the second end of the temporary storage hopper is greater than a diameter of the first end and the sliding hopper.

4. The fermented grains distributing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding hopper is located between a pair of the supporting frames, and the second end of the sliding hopper is placed on the second end of the temporary storage hopper, so that the sliding hopper is inclined.

5. The fermented grains distributing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material distribution mechanism also includes a scraper chain machine installed at the lower part of the rotating member.

6. A steamer loading robot, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fermented grains distributing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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