Automatic lifting, tilting and unloading mechanism for the still

Abstract

This invention provides an automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanism for a still, belonging to the field of still unloading technology. It includes a frame and a tilting assembly. A base is located at the bottom of the frame, and an auxiliary assembly is located in the middle of the base. The auxiliary assembly includes annular grooves and ball bearings. Multiple annular grooves are formed on the inner wall of the base, and multiple ball bearings are located in the middle of each groove. A bottom pot is located inside the base. The tilting assembly includes rotating columns, with rotating columns at both ends of the frame. The top of the bottom pot is located in the middle of adjacent rotating columns, and the still is positioned between two rotating columns, in the middle of the bottom pot. Limiting blocks are located at both ends of the top of the still. This invention enables simultaneous unloading of lees and water, prevents excessive tilting of the bottom pot to avoid contamination, reduces friction in the bottom pot, and extends its service life.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of still-boiling material pouring technology, specifically to an automatic lifting and tilting material pouring mechanism for still-boiling materials. Background Technology

[0002] The still is an indispensable piece of equipment in the brewing process. Its main function is to extract alcohol and aroma components from the lees by distilling the water in the bottom pot. In traditional brewing, pouring out the lees from the still is a labor-intensive and delicate process, which requires draining the lees or water remaining in the bottom pot.

[0003] Existing automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanisms for distillation stills mainly consist of a lifting mechanism, a tilting component, and a unloading mechanism. Driven by a motor, the still is lifted to a certain height, and then tilted to discharge the lees. This method improves production efficiency and reduces manual labor intensity.

[0004] However, the water in the bottom pot still needs to be drained separately and cannot be drained at the same time as the lees, which is inefficient. Furthermore, the water flowing back to the base can easily cause contamination. In addition, the bottom pot is prone to excessive inversion, which poses a safety problem. Moreover, the friction when the bottom pot rotates is large, which can easily wear down the equipment. There is still considerable room for optimization in the process of pouring materials from the still and the bottom pot. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides an automatic lifting and tilting discharging mechanism for the still. The present invention can realize the simultaneous discharging of lees and water, prevent the bottom pot from being tilted too much to avoid contamination, reduce the friction of the bottom pot and improve the service life of the bottom pot.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanism for a still, including a frame and a tilting assembly. A base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame, and an auxiliary assembly is provided in the middle of the base. The auxiliary assembly includes an annular groove and ball bearings. The middle of the base is a spherical groove, and multiple annular grooves, each a semi-circular ring, are formed on the inner wall of the base. Multiple ball bearings are rotatably connected to the middle of each annular groove. A bottom pot is placed inside the base, and the outside of the bottom pot is in contact with adjacent ball bearings. The tilting assembly includes rotating columns, and rotating columns are rotatably connected to both ends of the frame. The top of the bottom pot is rotatably connected to adjacent rotating columns. In the middle of the moving column, a still is fixedly connected between the two rotating columns. The still is located in the middle of the bottom pot and is a hollow ellipse. The major axis of the still is equal to the inner diameter of the bottom pot. An exhaust port is opened at the top of the still. Limiting blocks are fixedly connected to both ends of the top of the still. The end of the limiting block near the annular groove is attached to the top of the bottom pot, realizing the synchronous discharge of the mash and the water in the bottom pot. This avoids the water in the bottom pot flowing directly back into the base from the top and causing pollution, prevents safety problems caused by excessive rotation of the bottom pot, reduces the friction when the bottom pot rotates, provides certain support for the bottom pot, and improves the service life of the bottom pot.

[0007] A control switch is installed on one side of the frame, and the input of the control switch is electrically connected to an external power source; this makes it easier to drive the equipment and improve production efficiency.

[0008] The flipping assembly also includes a motor, which is fixedly connected to the other side of the frame. The output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to one end of the adjacent rotating column, and the input end of the motor is electrically connected to the output end of the control switch; thus ensuring the stability and accuracy of the wine still during the flipping process.

[0009] The bottom of the still has multiple arrayed distillation holes, which enable the distillation of the lees.

[0010] A water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom pot; that is, an external water source is introduced to provide steam.

[0011] A flange is fixedly connected to the top of the exhaust port; this facilitates the collection of steam.

[0012] The base has multiple support blocks arranged in a circular array along the central axis of the base, which makes it convenient to place the collection box.

[0013] The base has a drain outlet at the bottom center to prevent excessive accumulation of lees and moisture, and facilitate drainage.

[0014] A collection box is placed at the bottom of the base to prevent the lees from being polluted by the environment.

[0015] A pull rod is fixedly connected to one side of the collection box, making it easy to pull and place the collection box.

[0016] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0017] 1. First, by driving the rotating column to rotate away from the annular chute, the still is rotated accordingly. When the still is rotated to 180 degrees, it is reversed, and the lees inside are discharged through the vent. At this time, the bottom pot is tilted, and the water remaining inside can flow out naturally along the side of the bottom pot away from the annular chute. This realizes the synchronous discharge of lees and water in the bottom pot, reducing manual operation and improving efficiency.

[0018] 2. When the bottom pot is tilted at too large an angle, the bottom pot will touch the end of the limiting block near the annular slide groove. By limiting the rotation angle of the bottom pot by the limiting block, the direction of water discharge can be controlled to a certain extent, preventing water in the bottom pot from flowing back from the top into the base and causing pollution.

[0019] 3. When the still is rotated to a certain angle, the limiting block will fit tightly against the top of the bottom pot. Continuing to rotate the rotating column will cause the limiting block to rotate the bottom pot together. The limiting block can limit the rotation angle of the bottom pot and prevent safety problems caused by excessive inversion of the bottom pot.

[0020] 4. Because the ball bearings are in contact with the outside of the pot, they can reduce the friction when the pot rotates and provide some support for the pot, thereby reducing the pressure on the rotating column and improving the service life of the pot. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanism for the still of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the main view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 100. Frame; 101. Base; 102. Bottom pot; 103. Distillation still; 104. Limit block; 105. Control switch; 106. Distillation port; 107. Water inlet pipe; 108. Flange; 109. Support block; 110. Discharge port; 111. Collection box; 112. Pull rod;

[0028] 201. Annular groove; 202. Ball bearing;

[0029] 301. Rotating column; 302. Motor; Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Figure 1-5 The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] like Figure 1-5As shown: This embodiment provides an automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanism for a still, including a frame 100 and a tilting assembly. A base 101 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame 100. An auxiliary assembly is provided in the middle of the base 101, including annular grooves 201 and ball bearings 202. The middle of the base 101 is a spherical groove, and multiple annular grooves 201 are formed on the inner wall of the base 101. Each annular groove 201 is a semi-circular ring, and multiple ball bearings 202 are rotatably connected to the middle of each annular groove 201. A bottom pot 102 is placed inside the base 101, and the outside of the bottom pot 102 is in contact with adjacent ball bearings 202. The flipping assembly includes rotating columns 301. Both ends of the frame 100 are rotatably connected to rotating columns 301. The top of the bottom pot 102 is rotatably connected to the middle of the adjacent rotating columns 301. A still 103 is fixedly connected between the two rotating columns 301. The still 103 is located in the middle of the bottom pot 102. The still 103 is a hollow ellipse. The length of the major axis of the still 103 is equal to the inner diameter of the bottom pot 102. An exhaust port is provided on the top of the still 103. Limiting blocks 104 are fixedly connected to both ends of the top of the still 103. The end of the limiting block 104 near the annular groove 201 is attached to the top of the bottom pot 102.

[0032] First, by driving the rotating column 301 to rotate away from the annular groove 201, the still 103 is rotated accordingly. During this process, the long axis of the still 103 moves upward, and the short axis moves closer to the middle of the bottom pot 102. This creates a gap at the top of the bottom pot 102, facilitating the subsequent drainage of residual water. As the rotating column 301 continues to rotate, the still 103 is further pushed to rotate, and the limiting block 104 also rotates. When the end of the limiting block 104 away from the annular groove 201 finally fits tightly against the top of the bottom pot 102, continuing to rotate the rotating column 301 will cause the limiting block 104 to rotate along with the bottom pot 102. At this stage, the ball bearing 202, due to its contact with the outside of the bottom pot 102, can reduce the friction of the bottom pot 102 during rotation and provide some support to the bottom pot 102, reducing the pressure on the rotating column 301. When the still 103 rotates to 180 degrees, the still 103 tilts... When the pot rotates, the lees inside are discharged through the vent. At this time, the pot 102 is tilted, and the residual water inside can flow out naturally along the side of the pot 102 away from the annular groove 201. When the tilt angle of the pot 102 is too large, the pot 102 will touch the end of the limit block 104 near the annular groove 201 to prevent the pot 102 from over-rotating and causing safety problems. It also prevents the water in the pot 102 from flowing directly from the top into the base 101 and causing pollution. By limiting the rotation angle of the pot 102 by the limit block 104, the direction of water discharge can be controlled to a certain extent. Since the rotating column 301 rotates towards the side away from the annular groove 201, the lees discharged from the still 103 and the water in the pot 102 will not flow to the bottom of the base 101 through the annular groove 201 and the ball bearing 202. This effectively prevents the ball bearing 202 from rusting due to long-term exposure to a humid environment and reduces equipment maintenance costs.

[0033] Control switch 105 Figure 1 As shown,

[0034] A control switch 105 is provided on one side of the rack 100, and the input terminal of the control switch 105 is electrically connected to an external power supply.

[0035] By using the control switch 105, the equipment can be driven more easily, thus improving production efficiency.

[0036] Motor 302 Figure 2 As shown,

[0037] The flipping assembly also includes a motor 302, which is fixedly connected to the other side of the frame 100. The output shaft of the motor 302 is fixedly connected to one end of the adjacent rotating column 301, and the input end of the motor 302 is electrically connected to the output end of the control switch 105.

[0038] The motor 302 is driven by the control switch 105. When the motor 302 starts, its output shaft drives the rotating column 301 to rotate, thereby causing the still 103 to flip along a predetermined trajectory. The motor 302 can provide a stable rotation speed and precise angle control to ensure the stability and accuracy of the still 103 during the flipping process.

[0039] Water inlet pipe 107 Figure 2 As shown,

[0040] The bottom of the still 103 has multiple arrayed distillation holes 106, and a water inlet pipe 107 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom pot 102, which is connected to an external water source.

[0041] External water enters the bottom pot 102 through the water inlet pipe 107. The water in the bottom pot 102 is heated and turned into steam. The steam enters the still 103 through the distillation hole 106, thereby realizing the distillation of the lees. This ensures that the lees are heated evenly during the distillation process, avoiding local overheating or uneven heating, thus ensuring the quality and taste of the lees.

[0042] Flange 108 Figure 5 As shown,

[0043] A flange 108 is fixedly connected to the top center of the exhaust port.

[0044] The flange 108 allows for connection to a device for collecting steam after distillation, facilitating steam collection.

[0045] Collection Box 111 Figure 4 As shown,

[0046] The bottom of the base 101 is fixedly connected to a plurality of support blocks 109 arranged in a ring array along the central axis of the base 101. A discharge port 110 is opened at the center of the bottom of the base 101. A collection box 111 is placed at the bottom of the base 101. The collection box 111, the base 101, and the discharge port 110 are located on the same central axis. A pull rod 112 is fixedly connected to one side of the collection box 111.

[0047] The discharge port 110 is a device used to discharge the lees in the still 103 and the residual water in the bottom pot 102. After the still 103 and the bottom pot 102 rotate, the lees and water will be discharged through the discharge port 110, which can prevent the lees and water from accumulating excessively in the base 101 and facilitate discharge. The support block 109 keeps the base 101 at a certain distance from the ground, which makes it convenient to place the collection box 111. When the lees and water flow out through the discharge port 110, they will fall into the collection box 111, thereby avoiding the lees from being polluted by the environment. The collection box 111 is inconvenient to take out and put in because it is at the bottom. The collection box 111 can be easily pulled and placed by the pull rod 112.

[0048] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] The above description represents the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanism for a still, characterized in that: The system includes a frame (100) and a tilting assembly. A base (101) is provided at the bottom of the frame (100). An auxiliary assembly is provided in the middle of the base (101). The auxiliary assembly includes an annular groove (201) and ball bearings (202). Multiple annular grooves (201) are formed on the inner wall of the base (101), and multiple ball bearings (202) are provided in the middle of each annular groove (201). A bottom pot (102) is provided inside the base (101). The tilting assembly includes a rotating column (301). Rotating columns (301) are provided at both ends of the frame (100). The top of the bottom pot (102) is located in the middle of the adjacent rotating columns (301). A still (103) is provided between the two rotating columns (301). The still (103) is located in the middle of the bottom pot (102). The still (103) is a hollow ellipse. The length of the major axis of the still (103) is equal to the inner diameter of the bottom pot (102). An exhaust port is provided at the top of the still (103). Limiting blocks (104) are provided at both ends of the top of the still (103). A water inlet pipe (107) is provided on one side of the bottom pot (102); A collection box (111) is provided at the bottom of the base (101); A pull rod (112) is provided on one side of the collection box (111); The bottom of the still (103) is provided with multiple distillation holes (106); The base (101) has a discharge port (110) at the bottom center.

2. The automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanism for the still as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A control switch (105) is provided on one side of the frame (100), and the input terminal of the control switch (105) is electrically connected to an external power source.

3. The automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanism for the still as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The flipping assembly also includes a motor (302), which is located on the other side of the frame (100). The output shaft of the motor (302) is located at one end of an adjacent rotating column (301). The input end of the motor (302) is electrically connected to the output end of a control switch (105).

4. The automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanism for the still as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A flange (108) is provided at the top of the exhaust port.

5. The automatic lifting, tilting, and unloading mechanism for the still as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A support block (109) is provided at the bottom of the base (101).

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