A liquor aging system and method

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of liquor aging, more particularly to a liquor aging system and method, comprising a clockwork frame and a knob rotatably connected to the clockwork frame, the knob is fixedly connected with a ratchet wheel, the clockwork frame is rotatably connected with two pawls, a torsion spring is installed between each pawl and the clockwork frame, the pawls are buckled with the ratchet wheel, the clockwork frame is rotatably connected with a clockwork box, the ratchet wheel is fixedly connected with a clockwork shaft, the clockwork shaft is rotatably connected with the clockwork frame, and the clockwork shaft and the clockwork box are fixedly connected with a clockwork spring, which has the beneficial effect of mixing the liquor and activated carbon and automatically feeding them into a filter, further improving the efficiency of liquor filtering and aging.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of liquor aging acceleration, and more particularly to a liquor aging acceleration system and method. Background Art

[0002] Strong-aroma liquor freshly distilled from the winery often has a dry, spicy flavor, rather than a mellow and soft texture. This is often referred to as the "new liquor flavor." However, after a year of storage, the dry and spicy flavor is significantly reduced, the flavor becomes softer, the aroma increases, and the body becomes harmonious. This process is called maturation, also known as aging. Aging increases the hydration of water and ethanol, making the liquor mellower and making the entire flavor system more balanced. Liquor filtration is an indispensable part of liquor production. Existing liquor filtration involves adding activated carbon to the liquor and filtering out impurities using a filter cartridge. However, existing liquor filters require mixing the liquor and activated carbon in advance before adding them to the filter, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to the field of liquor aging, and more specifically to a liquor aging system and method, which has the beneficial effect of completing the mixing of liquor and activated carbon and automatically feeding the mixture into a filter, thereby further improving the efficiency of liquor filtration and aging.

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A liquor aging system includes a spring frame and a knob rotatably connected to the spring frame, a ratchet fixedly connected inside the knob, and two pawls rotatably connected to the spring frame. A torsion spring is installed between each pawl and the spring frame to cause the pawl to rotate inward, and the knob is limited by the interlocking of the pawl and the ratchet.

[0006] Furthermore, the clockwork frame is rotatably connected to a clockwork box, the ratchet is fixedly connected to a clockwork shaft, the clockwork shaft is rotatably connected to the clockwork frame, and a clockwork is fixedly connected between the clockwork shaft and the clockwork box.

[0007] Furthermore, the lower end of the clockwork frame is fixedly connected to a lid, the lower end of the lid is fixedly connected to a mixing barrel, the lid is fixedly connected to motor I, the output shaft of motor I passes through the lid and is fixedly connected to a stirring rod, a feeding hopper is installed at the upper end of the lid, and a feeding port of a feeding box is provided on the lid.

[0008] Furthermore, the cover is fixedly connected to a feeding box frame, the feeding box is fixedly connected to the feeding box frame, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected in the feeding box, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the clockwork box, and threaded leaves are provided on the rotating shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, a water pump is fixedly connected to the mixing barrel, the water pump is fixedly connected to a filter box, a slide is provided in the filter box, and a filter plate is slidably connected in the slide. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the liquor aging system;

[0012] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the mixing barrel;

[0013] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of an activated carbon filling device;

[0014] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the knob;

[0015] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ratchet and pawl;

[0016] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clockwork;

[0017] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of an activated carbon filling device viewed from above;

[0018] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring rod;

[0019] Figure 9 It is a structural diagram of the longitudinal section of the filter box;

[0020] Figure 10 It is a structural diagram of the longitudinal section of the filter plate box;

[0021] Figure 11 It is a schematic structural diagram of the front side of the pickup device;

[0022] Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram of the structure on the back of the pickup device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] The following is combined with Figure 1-5 Detailed description, a liquor aging system and method, the aging system includes a clockwork frame 101, a knob 102, a ratchet 103 and two pawls 104, the clockwork frame 101 is rotatably connected to the knob 102, the ratchet 103 is fixedly connected to the knob 102 by welding, the two pawls 104 are rotatably connected to the clockwork frame 101 via the rotating shaft I, a torsion spring is provided between the clockwork frame 101 and each pawl 104, and the ratchet 103 and the pawl 104 are interlocked.

[0025] Furthermore, the clockwork frame 101 plays a supporting role and provides an installation space for the knob 102. The knob 102 is a hollow structure with a ratchet 103 fixedly connected to its interior. Two rotating shafts I are provided on the clockwork frame 101, and each pawl 104 is provided with an axial hole I. The corresponding rotating shaft I is rotatably connected in the axial hole I, so that the two pawls 104 can rotate on the clockwork frame 101. The torsion spring drives the pawl 104 to press against the ratchet 103, so that the front end of the pawl 104 can always be locked with the ratchet 103.

[0026] The following is combined with Figure 6 In detail, the aging system also includes a spring shaft 105, a spring box 106 and a spring 107. The spring box 106 is rotatably connected to the spring frame 101 through a retaining ring. The spring shaft 105 is fixedly connected to the ratchet 103 by welding. The spring frame 101 and the spring shaft 105 are rotatably connected through the circular hole I. The spring 107 is fixedly connected between the spring box 106 and the spring shaft 105 through a slot.

[0027] Furthermore, a retaining ring is provided on the clockwork frame 101, which can enable the clockwork box 106 to rotate on the clockwork frame 101 and prevent the clockwork box 106 from falling off. A circular hole I is provided on the clockwork frame 101, and the clockwork shaft 105 is rotatably linked in the circular hole I. A scale is provided on the knob 102, and the angle of the knob 102 can be accurately rotated to complete the quantitative addition of activated carbon. When the knob 102 is rotated counterclockwise, the pawl 104 bounces on the ratchet 103, and the knob 102 increases the elastic potential energy of the clockwork 107 through the clockwork shaft 105. The clockwork box 106 rotates clockwise under the action of the clockwork 107. When the knob 102 stops turning, the pawl 104 buckles the ratchet 103 to prevent the knob 102 from rotating.

[0028] The following is combined with Figure 2 and 8 In detail, the aging system also includes a lid 201, a mixing barrel 202, a motor I 203, a stirring rod 204 and a feeding hopper 205. The lid 201 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the spring frame 101 by bolts, the mixing barrel 202 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the lid 201 by threads, the motor I 203 is fixedly connected to the lid 201 by bolts, the stirring rod 204 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor I 203 passing through the lid 201 by a flat key, the feeding hopper 205 is arranged at the upper end of the lid 201, and the feeding box feed port is arranged on the lid 201.

[0029] Furthermore, the lid 201 and the mixing barrel 202 form a barrel structure, which provides space for mixing the white wine and activated carbon. A circular hole II is provided in the center of the lid 201. The stirring rod 204 is rotatably connected to the circular hole II, so that the stirring rod 204 can rotate under the lid 201. The motor I 203 drives the stirring rod 204 to rotate to realize the mixing and stirring function. The feeding hopper 205 is a funnel-shaped structure. The feeding hopper 205 is provided at the upper end of the lid 201. The opening at the lower end of the feeding hopper 205 is connected to the lid 201. The feeding hopper 205 provides convenience for pouring the white wine.

[0030] The following is combined with Figure 3 and 7 In detail, the aging system also includes a feeding box rack 206, a feeding box 207, a rotating shaft 208 and a threaded leaf 209. The feeding box rack 206 is fixedly connected to the cover 201 by bolts, the feeding box 207 is fixedly connected to the feeding box rack 206 by welding, the rotating shaft 208 is rotatably connected to the feeding box 207 through the circular hole III, the clockwork box 106 and the rotating shaft 208 are fixedly connected by welding, and the threaded leaf 209 is arranged on the rotating shaft 208.

[0031] Furthermore, the feeding box frame 206 plays a supporting role and provides an installation space for the feeding box 207. The feeding box 207 is a box-shaped structure with an open upper end. Circular holes III are provided at both ends of the feeding box 207. The rotating shaft 208 is rotatably linked in the circular hole III, so that the threaded leaf 209 can rotate in the feeding box 207. When the threaded leaf 209 rotates, the activated carbon in the feeding box 207 will advance in the spiral direction with the threaded leaf 209. An opening I is provided at the bottom of the feeding box 207, and an opening II is provided on the cover 201. The opening II is provided directly below the opening I. The mainspring 107 is filled with activated carbon. The mainspring box 106 rotates counterclockwise to drive the threaded leaf 209 to rotate counterclockwise through the rotating shaft 208. The threaded leaf 209 transports the activated carbon in the feeding box 207 to the opening I. The activated carbon falls into the mixing barrel 202 through the openings I and II, completing the input of the activated carbon.

[0032] The following is combined with Figure 1 and 9 In detail, the aging system also includes a water pump 301, a filter box 302 and a filter plate 303. The water pump 301 is fixedly connected to the mixing barrel 202 by welding, the filter box 302 is fixedly connected to the water pump 301 by welding, the slide is set in the filter box 302, and the filter plate 303 is slidably connected to the filter plate box 304 by the slide.

[0033] Furthermore, a water outlet I is provided at the lower end of the mixing barrel 202, and a water pump 301 is fixedly connected to the water outlet I. A water inlet I is provided on the filter box 302, and the other end of the water pump 301 is fixedly connected to the water inlet. When the mixed liquid passes through the filter plate 303, the activated carbon adsorbed with impurities will be filtered by the filter plate 303, thereby completing the removal of impurities and aging of the liquor.

[0034] The following is combined with Figure 10 In detail, the aging system also includes a filter plate box 304, a sliding plate 305 and a spring 306. The filter plate box 304 is fixedly connected to the right end of the filter box 302, multiple filter plates 303 are slidably connected in the filter plate box 304, the sliding plate 305 is slidably connected in the filter plate box 304, the spring 306 is fixedly connected in the filter plate box 304, and the sliding plate 305 is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring 306.

[0035] Furthermore, an opening III is provided at the front end of the filter plate box 304, so that the filter plate 303 can slide out of the filter plate box 304, and the spring 306 pushes the multiple filter plates 303 through the sliding plate 305 so that the multiple filter plates 303 are always at the front end of the filter plate box 304, and the filter plate box 304 serves to store spare filter plates 303.

[0036] The following is combined with Figure 11 and 12 In detail, the aging system also includes a support frame 401, a slide plate 402, a longitudinal slide rail 403 and two transverse slide rails 404. The support frame 401 is fixedly connected to the filter box 302 by welding, the slide plate 402 is fixedly connected to the support frame 401 by welding, and the two transverse slide rails 404 and the longitudinal slide rail 403 are arranged on the slide plate 402.

[0037] Furthermore, the support frame 401 plays a supporting role and provides installation space for the slide rail plate 402.

[0038] The following is combined with Figure 11 and 12 In detail, the aging system also includes a motor II 405, a rocker arm 406 and a slider 407. The motor II 405 is fixedly connected to the slide plate 402 by bolts, the rocker arm 406 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor II 405 passing through the slide plate 402 by a flat key, the slider 407 is slidably connected to the rocker arm 406 through a slide groove, and the longitudinal slide rail 403 and the slider 407 are slidably connected.

[0039] Furthermore, a circular hole IV is provided on the longitudinal slide rail 403, and the output shaft of the motor II 405 passes through the circular hole IV and is fixedly connected to the rocker arm 406. A slide groove is provided on the rocker arm 406, and the slider 407 is slidably connected in the slide groove. The motor II 405 can drive the rocker arm 406 to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise, and the rocker arm 406 drives the slider 407 to reciprocate in the longitudinal slide rail 403.

[0040] The following is combined with Figure 11 and 12 In detail, the aging system also includes a sliding rod 408, two limit sliders 409 and two electromagnets 410. The sliding rod 408 is rotatably connected to the slider 407 through the circular hole V. The two limit sliders 409 are slidably connected to the sliding rod 408. The two transverse slide rails 404 are respectively slidably connected to the two limit sliders 409. The two electromagnets 410 are arranged at the lower end of the sliding rod 408.

[0041] Furthermore, the sliding end of the limit slider 409 is a square slider, which is slidably connected in the longitudinal slide rail 403, and can limit the sliding rod 408 to always be in a vertical state. A circular hole V is provided on the sliding rod 408, and the slider 407 is rotatably linked to the circular hole V. The motor II 405 rotates clockwise. When the slider 407 is located at the left end of the longitudinal slide rail 403, the slider 407 is pushed upward by the rocker 406, and the slider 407 drives the sliding rod 408 to move upward. When the slider 407 is located in the middle of the longitudinal slide rail 403, the slider 407 is pushed to the right by the rocker 406, and the slider 407 drives the sliding rod 408 to move upward. 08 moves to the right. When the slider 407 is located at the right center of the longitudinal slide rail 403, the slider 407 moves downward by the thrust of the rocker arm 406. The slider 407 drives the sliding rod 408 to move downward, completing the upward translation of the sliding rod 408 and then descending. The sliding rod 408 extracts the filter plate 303 from the filter box 302 through the electromagnet 410, and inserts the filter plate 303 from the filter plate box 304 into the filter box 302, completing the automatic replacement of the filter plate 303. When the motor II 405 rotates counterclockwise, the sliding rod 408 resets and waits for the next replacement. The frame of the filter plate 303 is made of iron and can be attracted by the electromagnet 410.

[0042] A method for using a liquor aging system, comprising the following steps:

[0043] Step 1: Add liquor from the feeding hopper 205 into the mixing barrel 202, and add activated carbon into the feeding box 207;

[0044] Step 2: Turn the knob 102 to add the activated carbon quantitatively and gradually;

[0045] Step 3: Motor I 203 drives stirring rod 204 to complete the mixing of liquor and activated carbon;

[0046] Step 4: Filter box 302: The liquor is introduced from the mixing barrel 202 into the filter box 302, and the liquor is filtered and aged through the filter plate 303;

[0047] Step 5: The sliding rod 408 drives the electromagnet 410 to pull out the filter plate 303 in the filter box 302, and insert the filter plate 303 in the filter plate box 304 into the filter box 302, thereby completing the replacement of the filter plate.

Claims

1. A liquor aging system, characterized by: The invention comprises a spring frame (101) and a knob (102) rotatably connected to the spring frame (101); a ratchet (103) is fixedly connected to the knob (102); two pawls (104) are rotatably connected to the spring frame (101); a torsion spring is installed between each pawl (104) and the spring frame (101) to cause the pawl (104) to rotate inward, and the knob (102) is limited by the pawl (104) and the ratchet (103) being locked together; The spring frame (101) is rotatably connected to a spring box (106), the ratchet wheel (103) is fixedly connected to a spring shaft (105), the spring shaft (105) is rotatably connected to the spring frame (101), and a spring (107) is fixedly connected between the spring shaft (105) and the spring box (106); The lower end of the clockwork frame (101) is fixedly connected to a cover (201), the lower end of the cover (201) is fixedly connected to a mixing barrel (202), the cover (201) is fixedly connected to a motor I (203), the output shaft of the motor I (203) passes through the cover (201) and is fixedly connected to a stirring rod (204), the upper end of the cover (201) is equipped with a feeding hopper (205), and the cover (201) is provided with a feeding port for a feeding box; The lid (201) is fixedly connected to a feeding box frame (206), a feeding box (207) is fixedly connected to the feeding box frame (206), a rotating shaft (208) is rotatably connected in the feeding box (207), the rotating shaft (208) is fixedly connected to the clockwork box (106), and a threaded leaf (209) is provided on the rotating shaft (208); The mixing barrel (202) is fixedly connected to a water pump (301), the water pump (301) is fixedly connected to a filter box (302), a slide is provided in the filter box (302), a filter plate (303) is slidably connected in the slide; the right end of the filter box (302) is fixedly connected to a filter plate box (304), a plurality of filter plates (303) are slidably connected in the filter plate box (304), a sliding plate (305) is slidably connected in the filter plate box (304), a spring (306) is fixedly connected in the filter plate box (304), and the other end of the spring (306) is fixedly connected to the sliding plate (305).

2. The liquor aging system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter box (302) is fixedly connected to a support frame (401), the support frame (401) is fixedly connected to a slide rail plate (402), and the slide rail plate (402) is provided with a longitudinal slide rail (403) and two transverse slide rails (404).

3. The liquor aging system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The slide rail plate (402) is fixedly connected to a motor II (405), the output shaft of the motor II (405) passes through the slide rail plate (402) and is fixedly connected to a rocker (406), the rocker (406) is slidably connected to a slider (407), and the slider (407) is slidably connected to the longitudinal slide rail (403).

4. The liquor aging system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slider (407) is rotatably connected to a sliding rod (408), and the sliding rod (408) is slidably connected to two limit sliders (409). The two limit sliders (409) are respectively slidably connected in two transverse slide rails (404). Two electromagnets (410) are provided at the lower end of the sliding rod (408).

5. A method for using a liquor aging system, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Add liquor from the feeding hopper (205) into the mixing barrel (202), and add activated carbon into the feeding box (207); Step 2: Turn the knob (102) to add the activated carbon quantitatively and gradually; Step 3: Motor I (203) drives the stirring rod (204) to complete the mixing of the liquor and the activated carbon; Step 4: The filtering box (302) introduces the liquor from the mixing barrel (202) into the filtering box (302), and the liquor is filtered and aged through the filtering plate (303); Step 5: The sliding rod (408) drives the electromagnet (410) to extract the filter plate (303) in the filter box (302), and insert the filter plate (303) in the filter plate box (304) into the filter box (302), thereby completing the replacement of the filter plate.

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