A centrifuge device for whey protein and a processing process

Abstract

The application discloses a centrifuge device and processing technology for whey protein, and particularly relates to the technical field of whey protein centrifugation, which comprises a centrifuge box, a centrifuge tank is arranged in the centrifuge box, a clamping stabilizing mechanism for clamping and limiting the centrifuge tank is arranged in the centrifuge box, a locking mechanism for mounting and fixing the centrifuge tank is arranged below a supporting base, a driving bin is arranged at the bottom of the centrifuge box, and a cooling mechanism for cooling the driving bin is arranged in the driving bin. The application has the following technical effects and advantages: the clamping stabilizing mechanism is arranged to facilitate clamping and fixing of the centrifuge tank, the stability of high-speed rotation of the centrifuge tank is improved, and the clamping of the centrifuge tank is automatically released when the box cover is opened; the locking mechanism is arranged to automatically lock the centrifuge tank when the centrifuge tank is put in, and the locking operation is automatically released when the centrifuge tank is pulled out by pulling the pull rod upward, and the centrifuge tank is lifted by the lifting mechanism, so that the convenience of pulling out the centrifuge tank is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of whey protein centrifugation technology, and more specifically, to a centrifuge apparatus and processing technology for whey protein. Background Technology

[0002] Whey protein refers to protein dissolved and dispersed in whey. In the production and processing of whey protein, it is usually necessary to centrifuge the whey, so a centrifuge device is needed for whey protein.

[0003] A centrifuge device, as claimed in patent number 202010356517.X, mainly includes an outer frame, a bottom shell, a top plate, a centrifuge tank, a motor, a transmission disc, and a side stabilizer. The top plate is rotatably mounted on the top of the outer frame, and a hook is rotatably mounted on the left end of the top plate. A locking post cooperating with the hook is rotatably mounted on the left end of the outer frame. The side stabilizer is fixedly mounted through the middle side wall of the outer frame. A stabilizing seat is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the bottom middle of the outer frame. A transmission disc is rotatably mounted on the top middle of the stabilizing seat. The centrifuge tank is inserted into the top of the transmission disc, and a sealing cap is screwed onto the top of the centrifuge tank. This invention features a reasonable and compact structure, facilitating easy assembly and disassembly of the tank and the device. It is quick and practical for later maintenance and cleaning. The device is structurally stable, operating quietly and with excellent balance at high speeds, maximizing its lifespan. Furthermore, the power of the device is enhanced by a speed-changing structure, resulting in a considerable motor lifespan, long maintenance cycles, and low energy consumption.

[0004] While this device uses four ball bearing heads to clamp and secure the centrifuge container, improving its stability during high-speed rotation, the installation and removal of the container require sequentially rotating the four spinning rings to bring the ball bearing heads closer to or further away from the container, significantly increasing the complexity of the operation. Furthermore, although the device uses a slotted connection between the insert plate and the bottom of the limiting seat, along with a protruding head to enhance the stability of the centrifuge container installation, it is difficult to precisely align the slot at the bottom of the limiting seat with the insert plate when inserting the container. The limiting seat also obstructs the view, further complicating the installation process. Additionally, the protruding head's tightening mechanism and the container's placement within the outer frame... Removing the centrifuge tank still requires considerable physical effort, increasing labor consumption. Furthermore, the device uses a high transmission ratio (large wheel to small wheel) to drive the centrifuge tank at high speed. While this reduces motor power consumption, centrifuge speeds typically reach 15,000-30,000 revolutions per minute. Therefore, the continuous high-speed rotation and friction of the large and small bevel gears over a long period generates significant heat. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can easily cause deformation or even jamming of the large and small bevel gears, affecting the device's lifespan. Additionally, sudden stops and jamming of the high-speed rotating large and small bevel gears can lead to breakage, posing a safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, embodiments of the present invention provide a centrifuge apparatus and processing technology for whey protein, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: comprising: a centrifuge chamber, wherein a centrifuge tank is provided inside the centrifuge chamber, a supporting base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the centrifuge tank, a clamping and stabilizing mechanism for clamping and limiting the centrifuge tank is provided around the centrifuge tank inside the centrifuge chamber, a locking mechanism for installing and fixing the centrifuge tank is provided below the supporting base, a drive chamber is provided at the bottom inside the centrifuge chamber, a cooling mechanism for cooling the drive chamber is provided inside the drive chamber, and a lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the centrifuge tank is provided at the bottom inside the centrifuge chamber.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping and stabilizing mechanism includes a drive frame slidably connected to the inner wall of the centrifuge chamber. A mounting ring is fitted onto the centrifuge tank at a position opposite to the drive frame. Both ends of the mounting ring are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the centrifuge chamber via mounting rods. Four trapezoidal drive rods are slidably connected horizontally through the mounting ring in a rectangular shape. A T-shaped block is fixedly connected to one end of each of the four trapezoidal drive rods near the centrifuge tank. A first-order ball bearing is rotatably connected to one of the four T-blocks near the centrifuge tank. A [missing information - likely a number] is formed on the side wall of the centrifuge tank at the relative positions of the multiple first-order ball bearings. The first annular groove is connected to multiple first ball bearings in a rolling connection. Four T-blocks are fixedly connected to springs at both ends near the trapezoidal drive rods. The ends of the first springs away from the T-blocks are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting ring. The lower end of the inner wall of the drive frame has an inclined surface, which is slidably connected to one side of each of the four trapezoidal drive rods. The top of the centrifuge is rotatably connected to a lid via a hinge. One end of the top surface of the inclined surface is rotatably connected to a transfer rod via a transfer block. The end of the transfer rod away from the inclined surface is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the lid via the transfer block.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a hook is rotatably connected to the end of the lid away from the hinge, and a locking hook is fixedly connected to one side of the centrifuge chamber at the position opposite to the hook. The hook and the locking hook are engaged. A lid is installed on the top of the centrifuge chamber, and a pressure block is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the lid above the lid. A second ball bearing is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the pressure block. A rolling hole is opened at the middle of the top surface of the lid at the position opposite to the second ball bearing, and the rolling hole is rotatably connected to the second ball bearing.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a rotating disk is provided below the supporting chassis. The locking mechanism includes an annular slot formed on the surface of the rotating disk. The annular slot is located below the supporting chassis, and the bottom end of the supporting chassis is inserted into the annular slot. Driving grooves are formed on both sides of the bottom end of the supporting chassis. U-shaped limiting blocks are slidably connected within the driving grooves. Two No. 2 springs are fixedly connected to one side of each U-shaped limiting block. The ends of the two No. 2 springs away from the U-shaped limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the driving groove. Limiting grooves are formed on the top sides of the annular slot at the opposite positions of the U-shaped limiting blocks. The top end of the U-shaped limiting blocks away from the No. 2 springs is engaged with the corresponding limiting groove. The bottom sides of the annular slot are located at the positions of the two U-shaped limiting blocks. A locking hole is provided at a relative position. The bottom end of the U-shaped limiting block away from the second spring is inserted into the corresponding locking hole. A drive box is fixedly connected to both sides of the support base above the two U-shaped limiting blocks. A fixing rod is fixedly connected to the top surface of the U-shaped limiting block. The top end of the fixing rod extends into the drive box. A trapezoidal block is fixedly connected to the top of one side of the fixing rod. A trapezoidal block is slidably connected to one side of the trapezoidal block. The trapezoidal block is slidably connected to the drive box. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the trapezoidal block. A drive ring is slidably fitted on the centrifuge tank above the two drive boxes. The top ends of the two connecting rods penetrate the top surface of the drive box and are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the drive ring. A pull rod is fixedly connected to both ends of the top surface of the drive ring.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the lifting mechanism includes a drive plate with a bottom inside the centrifuge chamber. The rotating disk is rotatably connected to the surface of the drive plate. A screw is vertically threaded through one end of the drive plate surface. A second motor is embedded and fixedly connected to the bottom of the centrifuge chamber below the screw. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the screw. A limit rod is vertically slidably connected to the other end of the drive plate surface. The bottom end of the limit rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the centrifuge chamber. Four third-grade ball bearings are rotatably embedded in a rectangle below the rotating disk on the surface of the drive plate. A second-grade annular groove is formed on the bottom surface of the rotating disk at the relative positions of the four third-grade ball bearings. All four third-grade ball bearings are rotatably connected to the second-grade annular groove.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, anti-slip feet are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom surface of the centrifuge.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a No. 1 motor is embedded and fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive chamber. A large bevel gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the No. 1 motor. A transition bevel gear is rotatably connected to one side of the drive chamber, and the transition bevel gear meshes with the large bevel gear. A rotating rod is vertically fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the rotating disk. The rotating rod is vertically rotatably connected to the drive plate. The bottom end of the rotating rod extends into the drive chamber and is fixedly connected to a small bevel gear, which meshes with the transition bevel gear. The cooling mechanism includes an air collecting cylinder located between the small bevel gear and the large bevel gear. Multiple air jet holes are opened through the surface of the air collecting cylinder, and the multiple air jet holes are respectively aligned with the surfaces of the large bevel gear, the transition bevel gear, and the small bevel gear. A cooler is embedded and installed in the centrifuge box on one side of the No. 1 motor. A duct is connected to the top of the cooler. The end of the duct away from the cooler is connected to the air collecting cylinder. An exhaust port is opened in the drive chamber on the side away from the duct, and the exhaust port penetrates one side of the centrifuge box.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a temperature sensor is mounted on the bottom surface of the drive board, the temperature sensor is located inside the drive compartment, and the drive compartment is electrically connected to the air cooler.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, S1: First, hold the two levers and insert the centrifuge tank into the centrifuge box, so that the bottom of the support base is inserted into the annular slot on the surface of the rotating disk, and make one end of the two U-shaped limiting blocks engage with the corresponding limiting slots. Then, release the two levers, and use the elastic force of the second spring to make one end of the two U-shaped limiting blocks engage with the corresponding locking holes, thus completing the installation of the centrifuge tank.

[0015] S2: Next, close the lid until the No. 2 ball on the bottom of the pressure block extends into the rolling hole and rolls into the rolling hole. Then rotate the hook to engage with the locking hook and lock the lid. During the closing process of the lid, the drive frame will be pushed down through the adapter rod. During the descent, the drive frame will push the four trapezoidal drive rods to move horizontally through the inclined plane. The four trapezoidal drive rods will drive the four T-shaped blocks to move towards the centrifuge tank until the No. 1 ball on one side of the four T-blocks extends into the No. 1 annular groove and rolls into the No. 1 annular groove. This facilitates automatic clamping and limiting of the centrifuge tank and improves the stability of the centrifuge tank rotation process.

[0016] S3: Then, the No. 1 motor drives the large bevel gear to rotate, which in turn drives the small bevel gear to rotate through the adapter bevel gear. The small bevel gear drives the rotating disk to rotate through the rotating rod and rectangular clamp, which in turn drives the centrifuge tank to rotate. The high transmission ratio of the large wheel to the small wheel enables the centrifuge tank to rotate at high speed for centrifugation, reducing the power consumption of the No. 1 motor.

[0017] S4: When the temperature of the large bevel gear, the transition bevel gear, and the small bevel gear rises due to meshing friction, the temperature sensor detects this and controls the air cooler to start working. The air cooler is delivered to the air collection cylinder through the air duct, and then sprayed onto the surface of the large bevel gear, the transition bevel gear, and the small bevel gear through multiple air jets to cool them down quickly, preventing them from deforming or even jamming due to excessive temperature. The cooled air is discharged through the exhaust port. When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature has dropped to a certain value, it controls the air cooler to stop working.

[0018] S5: When it is necessary to remove the centrifuge container, first open the lid. During the opening process, the inclined plane will rise through the adapter rod. At this time, the four T-shaped blocks will move away from the centrifuge container by the elastic force of the first spring, releasing the clamping limit on the centrifuge container. Then, the second motor drives the screw to rotate, causing the drive plate to lift the centrifuge container until the upper end of the centrifuge container extends outside the centrifuge box. Then, pull the two levers upwards. The second trapezoidal block will rise through the drive ring and connecting rod. The second trapezoidal block will push the first trapezoidal block to slide to one side. The first trapezoidal block will move the U-shaped limit block to one side through the fixing rod, so that one end of the U-shaped limit block is pulled out of the locking hole. Then, continue to pull the lever upwards to pull the centrifuge container out of the centrifuge box, improving the convenience of removing the centrifuge container and reducing labor consumption.

[0019] The technical effects and advantages of this invention are as follows:

[0020] 1. By setting up a clamping and stabilizing mechanism, the centrifuge tank can be easily clamped and fixed, which improves the stability of the centrifuge tank during high-speed rotation and enhances the convenience of operation. At the same time, the clamping of the centrifuge tank will be automatically released when the lid is opened, further improving the convenience of operation.

[0021] 2. The locking mechanism automatically locks the centrifuge container when it is placed in and automatically releases the lock when the lever is pulled up to remove the centrifuge container. At the same time, the lifting mechanism raises and lowers the centrifuge container, which greatly improves the convenience of removing the centrifuge container and reduces labor consumption.

[0022] 3. By setting up a cooling mechanism, the large bevel gear, the transition bevel gear, and the small bevel gear can be automatically cooled when the temperature inside the drive chamber rises. This prevents the large bevel gear, the transition bevel gear, and the small bevel gear from deforming due to high temperature, which would not only affect the normal use of the device but also pose certain safety hazards. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-section structure of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the trapezoidal drive rod connection structure of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adapter rod connection structure of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tie rod connection structure of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the can lid connection structure of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the adapter bevel gear connection structure of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating disk connection structure of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 9 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0032] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.

[0033] Figure 11 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point C.

[0034] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Centrifuge box; 2. Centrifuge container; 3. Support base; 4. Clamping and stabilizing mechanism; 5. Locking mechanism; 6. Cooling mechanism; 7. Lifting mechanism; 8. Box cover; 9. Mounting ring; 10. Trapezoidal drive rod; 11. T-block; 12. Spring No. 1; 13. Ball bearing No. 1; 14. Annular groove No. 1; 15. Drive frame; 16. Inclined surface; 17. Adapter rod; 18. Rotating disk; 19. Annular slot; 20. Drive groove; 21. U-shaped limiting block; 22. Spring No. 2; 23. Snap hole; 24. Limiting groove; 25. Drive box; 26. Fixing rod; 27. Trapezoidal block No. 1; 28. Spring No. 2 29. Trapezoidal block; 30. Connecting rod; 31. Drive ring; 32. Pull rod; 33. Pressure block; 34. Rolling hole; 35. No. 2 ball bearing; 36. Hook; 37. Locking hook; 38. Anti-slip foot; 39. Drive chamber; 40. No. 1 motor; 41. Large bevel gear; 42. Adapter bevel gear; 43. Small bevel gear; 44. Rotating rod; 45. Can lid; 46. Limiting rod; 47. Air cooler; 48. Air duct; 49. Air collection cylinder; 50. Jet nozzle; 51. Exhaust port; 52. Temperature sensor; 53. Drive plate; 54. No. 3 ball bearing; 55. No. 2 annular groove; 56. No. 2 motor; 57. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] As attached Figure 1-11 The centrifuge device and processing technology for whey protein shown include: a centrifuge chamber 1, a centrifuge tank 2 disposed inside the centrifuge chamber 1, a support base 3 fixedly connected to the bottom of the centrifuge tank 2, a clamping and stabilizing mechanism 4 for clamping and limiting the centrifuge tank 2 is provided around the centrifuge tank 2 inside the centrifuge chamber 1, a locking mechanism 5 for installing and fixing the centrifuge tank 2 is provided below the support base 3, a drive chamber 38 is opened at the bottom inside the centrifuge chamber 1, a cooling mechanism 6 for cooling the drive chamber 38 is provided inside the drive chamber 38, and a lifting mechanism 7 for lifting and lowering the centrifuge tank 2 is provided at the bottom inside the centrifuge chamber 1.

[0037] The clamping and stabilizing mechanism 4 includes a drive frame 15 slidably connected to the inner wall of the centrifuge chamber 1. A mounting ring 9 is fitted onto the centrifuge tank 2 at a position opposite to the drive frame 15. Both ends of the mounting ring 9 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the centrifuge chamber 1 via mounting rods. Four trapezoidal drive rods 10 are rectangular and horizontally slidably connected to the mounting ring 9. Four T-shaped blocks 11 are respectively fixedly connected to one end of each of the four trapezoidal drive rods 10 near the centrifuge tank 2. Each of the four T-blocks 11 has a first-order ball bearing 13 rotatably embedded in its side near the centrifuge tank 2. A first-order annular groove 14 is formed on the side wall of the centrifuge tank 2 at a position opposite to the first-order ball bearings 13. The first-order ball bearings 13 are all rotatably connected to the first-order annular groove 14. Used to clamp the centrifuge tank 2 and improve its rotation stability, four T-shaped blocks 11 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of the side near the trapezoidal drive rod 10 with springs 12. The ends of the springs 12 away from the T-shaped blocks 11 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting ring 9. The springs 12 are used to drive the T-shaped blocks 11 away from the centrifuge tank 2 and release the clamping limit on the centrifuge tank 2. The inclined surface 16 is opened at the lower end of the inner wall of the drive frame 15. The inclined surface 16 is slidably connected to one side of the four trapezoidal drive rods 10. The box cover 8 is rotatably connected to the top of the centrifuge box 1 through a hinge. One end of the adapter rod 17 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the inclined surface 16 through an adapter block. The other end of the adapter rod 17 is rotatably connected to one end of the bottom surface of the box cover 8 through an adapter block.

[0038] A hook 35 is rotatably connected to the end of the lid 8 away from the hinge. A locking hook 36 is fixedly connected to one side of the centrifuge 1 at the opposite position of the hook 35. The hook 35 and the locking hook 36 are snapped together. The lid 44 is installed on the top of the centrifuge tank 2. The pressure block 32 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the lid 8 above the lid 44. The second ball bearing 34 is embedded and rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the pressure block 32. The rolling hole 33 is opened at the middle of the top surface of the lid 44 at the opposite position of the second ball bearing 34. The rolling hole 33 and the second ball bearing 34 are rotatably connected, which facilitates further improvement of the stability of the centrifuge tank 2 during rotation.

[0039] The specific implementation method is as follows: by setting up a clamping and stabilizing mechanism 4, the centrifuge tank 2 can be clamped and fixed, which improves the stability of the centrifuge tank 2 at high speed and improves the convenience of operation. At the same time, the clamping of the centrifuge tank 2 will be automatically released when the lid 8 is opened, further improving the convenience of operation.

[0040] As attached Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 With appendix Figure 10 The centrifuge apparatus and processing technology for whey protein shown herein include a rotating disk 18 located below a supporting base 3. A locking mechanism 5 includes an annular slot 19 formed on the surface of the rotating disk 18, located below the supporting base 3. The bottom end of the supporting base 3 is inserted into the annular slot 19. Two drive slots 20 are formed on both sides of the bottom end of the supporting base 3. U-shaped limiting blocks 21 are slidably connected within the drive slots 20. Two second-order springs 22 are fixedly connected to one side of the U-shaped limiting blocks 21. The ends of the two second-order springs 22 away from the U-shaped limiting blocks 21 are fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the drive slots 20. Two limiting slots 24 are formed on both sides of the annular slot 19 at their top positions relative to the two U-shaped limiting blocks 21. The top end of the side of the U-shaped limiting blocks 21 away from the second-order springs 22 is engaged with the corresponding limiting slot 24. Two locking holes 23 are formed on both sides of the annular slot 19 at their bottom positions. The U-shaped limiting blocks 21 are positioned relative to each other. The bottom ends of the two U-shaped limiting blocks 21 on the side away from the second spring 22 are respectively inserted into the two locking holes 23. The two drive boxes 25 are fixedly connected to both sides of the support base 3 above the two U-shaped limiting blocks 21. The two fixing rods 26 are respectively fixedly connected to the top surface of the two U-shaped limiting blocks 21. The top of the fixing rods 26 extends into the drive box 25. The first trapezoidal block 27 is fixedly connected to the top of one side of the fixing rod 26. The second trapezoidal block 28 is slidably connected to one side of the first trapezoidal block 27. The second trapezoidal block 28 is slidably connected into the drive box 25. The connecting rod 29 is fixedly connected to the top of the second trapezoidal block 28. The drive ring 30 is slidably sleeved on the centrifuge tank 2 above the two drive boxes 25. The tops of the two connecting rods 29 penetrate the top surface of the drive box 25 and are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the drive ring 30. The two pull rods 31 are fixedly connected to both ends of the top surface of the drive ring 30.

[0041] The lifting mechanism 7 includes a drive plate 52 with a bottom inside the centrifuge box 1, a rotating disk 18 rotatably connected to the surface of the drive plate 52, a second motor 55 embedded and fixedly connected to the bottom inside the centrifuge box 1, a screw 56 vertically threaded through and connected to the surface of the drive plate 52 with one end located above the second motor 55, the bottom end of the screw 56 fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 55, a limiting rod 45 vertically threaded through and slidably connected to the other end of the surface of the drive plate 52, the bottom end of the limiting rod 45 fixedly connected to the bottom inside the centrifuge box 1. The drive plate 52 is raised and lowered by the rotation of the screw 56, making it easy to remove the centrifuge tank 2 from the centrifuge box 1. Four third-order ball bearings 53 are rectangularly embedded and rotatably connected to the surface of the drive plate 52 below the rotating disk 18. A second-order annular groove 54 is opened on the bottom surface of the rotating disk 18 at the relative position of the four third-order ball bearings 53, and all four third-order ball bearings 53 are in rolling connection with the second-order annular groove 54.

[0042] Four anti-slip feet 37 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom surface of the centrifuge 1. The four anti-slip feet 37 are used to improve the stability of the device during centrifugation and prevent it from shifting position.

[0043] The specific implementation method is as follows: the locking mechanism 5 automatically locks the centrifuge tank 2 when it is placed in the centrifuge tank 2, and automatically releases the locking operation when the pull rod 31 is pulled up to remove the centrifuge tank 2. At the same time, the lifting mechanism 7 is used to lift the centrifuge tank 2, which greatly improves the convenience of removing the centrifuge tank 2 and reduces the consumption of labor.

[0044] As attached Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 7 With appendix Figure 11The centrifuge device and processing technology for whey protein shown herein include a primary motor 39 embedded and fixedly connected to the bottom of a drive chamber 38; a transition bevel gear 41 rotatably connected to one side of the drive chamber 38; a large bevel gear 40 fixedly connected to the output end of the primary motor 39; a rotating rod 43 vertically fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom surface of a rotating disk 18; the rotating rod 43 vertically penetrates and rotatably connected to a drive plate 52; the bottom end of the rotating rod 43 extends into the drive chamber 38 and is fixedly connected to a small bevel gear 42; the transition bevel gear 41 meshes with both the large bevel gear 40 and the small bevel gear 42; and a cooling mechanism 6 includes a gas collecting cylinder 48 located between the small bevel gear 42 and the large bevel gear 40, and multiple jet nozzles 49. Multiple jet holes 49 are opened through the surface of the air collecting cylinder 48 and are respectively aligned with the surfaces of the large bevel gear 40, the transition bevel gear 41 and the small bevel gear 42. The air cooler 46 is embedded in the centrifuge box 1 and located on one side of the first motor 39. The air cooler 46 is used to generate cold air to cool the large bevel gear 40, the transition bevel gear 41 and the small bevel gear 42. The air guide duct 47 is connected to the top of the air cooler 46. The end of the air guide duct 47 away from the air cooler 46 is connected to the air collecting cylinder 48. The exhaust port 50 is opened in the drive chamber 38 on the side away from the air guide duct 47. The exhaust port 50 passes through one side of the centrifuge box 1 and is used to discharge excess air to realize the circulation of cold air in the drive chamber 38.

[0045] Temperature sensor 51 is installed on the bottom surface of drive board 52. Temperature sensor 51 is located inside drive compartment 38. Air cooler 46 is electrically connected to drive compartment 38. Temperature sensor 51 is used to detect the temperature of large bevel gear 40, transition bevel gear 41 and small bevel gear 42, so as to facilitate timely control of air cooler 46 to work.

[0046] The specific implementation method is as follows: by setting a cooling mechanism 6, the large bevel gear 40, the transition bevel gear 41 and the small bevel gear 42 can be automatically cooled when the temperature inside the drive chamber 38 rises, so as to avoid the large bevel gear 40, the transition bevel gear 41 and the small bevel gear 42 being deformed due to high temperature, which not only affects the normal use of the device, but also poses certain safety hazards.

[0047] Working principle of this invention: During operation, first, by holding the two levers 31, insert the centrifuge tank 2 containing whey into the centrifuge chamber 1, allowing it to pass through the mounting ring 9. Then, engage the upper ends of the U-shaped limiting blocks 21 on both sides of the support base 3 with the corresponding limiting grooves 24. At this point, the bottom end of the support base 3 is inserted into the annular slot 19. Next, release the two levers 31. The elastic force of the second spring 22 causes the U-shaped limiting blocks 21 to move to one side until one end of the U-shaped limiting block 21 is inserted into the corresponding locking hole 23. At this point, the other end of the U-shaped limiting block 21 is fully engaged in the limiting groove 24, completing the installation of the centrifuge tank 2. Then close the lid 8 and rotate the hook 35 to engage with the locking hook 36, thus locking the lid 8. As the lid 8 rotates to close, the drive frame 15 is pressed down via the adapter rod 17. As the drive frame 15 descends, the inclined plane 16 pushes the four trapezoidal drive rods 10 horizontally. This horizontal movement of the trapezoidal drive rods 10 causes the T-shaped blocks 11 to move closer to the centrifuge tank 2. When the lid 8 is fully closed, the first ball bearing 13 on one side of each of the four T-shaped blocks 11 extends into the first annular groove 14 and rolls with it. After the lid 8 is closed, the pressure block... The second ball bearing 34 at the bottom of 32 is connected to the rolling hole 33, further improving the stability of the centrifuge tank 2 during rotation. Then, the first motor 39 drives the large bevel gear 40 to rotate. The large bevel gear 40 drives the small bevel gear 42 to rotate via the adapter bevel gear 41. The small bevel gear 42 drives the rotating disk 18 to rotate via the rotating rod 43. The rotating disk 18 drives the centrifuge tank 2 to rotate. The high transmission ratio of the large gear to the small gear achieves high-speed rotation of the centrifuge tank 2, realizing the whey centrifugation operation. After the adapter bevel gear 41 continuously meshes and rubs with the small bevel gear 42 and the large bevel gear 40 respectively, the temperature... The temperature will rise rapidly. When the temperature sensor 51 detects that the temperature has risen to a certain value, it controls the air cooler 46 to work. The air cooler 46 guides the cold air into the air collection cylinder 48 through the air guide pipe 47, and then blows it onto the surfaces of the large bevel gear 40, the transition bevel gear 41 and the small bevel gear 42 through multiple air jet holes 49 to achieve the purpose of rapid cooling. The air cooled by the large bevel gear 40, the transition bevel gear 41 and the small bevel gear 42 is discharged through the exhaust port 50. When the temperature sensor 51 detects that the temperature has dropped to a certain value, it controls the air cooler 46 to stop working, which can greatly reduce the cost.After centrifugation is complete, rotate hook 35 to move it away from locking hook 36. Then open the lid 8. As the lid 8 opens, the drive frame 15 will rise via the adapter rod 17. Then, the four trapezoidal drive rods 10 will move the corresponding T-shaped blocks 11 away from the centrifuge tank 2 through the rebound of the first spring 12, automatically releasing the clamping limit on the centrifuge tank 2, greatly improving the convenience of operation. When it is necessary to remove the centrifuge tank 2, firstly, the second motor 55 drives the screw 56 to rotate, causing the drive plate 52 to move the centrifuge tank 2 upward until the upper end of the centrifuge tank 2 extends out of the centrifuge box 1. Then, pull the two pull rods upward. The two pull rods 31 will drive the drive ring 30 to rise. The drive ring 30 will drive the second trapezoidal block 28 to rise through the connecting rod 29. The rise of the second trapezoidal block 28 will push the first trapezoidal block 27 to slide to one side. The first trapezoidal block 27 will drive the U-shaped limiting block 21 to slide to one side through the fixing rod 26 until one end of the U-shaped limiting block 21 is pulled out of the locking hole 23. When the two pull rods 31 are pulled upward, the support base 3 at the bottom of the centrifuge tank 2 can be pulled out of the annular slot 19. Then the centrifuge tank 2 can be pulled out of the centrifuge box 1, completing the disassembly of the centrifuge tank 2, which greatly reduces the labor consumption.

[0048] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0049] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this invention only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this invention. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this invention can be combined with each other.

[0050] In conclusion, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A centrifuge apparatus for whey protein, comprising: Centrifuge (1), characterized in that: a centrifuge tank (2) is provided inside the centrifuge (1), a support base (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the centrifuge tank (2), a clamping and stabilizing mechanism (4) for clamping and limiting the centrifuge tank (2) is provided around the centrifuge tank (2) inside the centrifuge (1), a locking mechanism (5) for installing and fixing the centrifuge tank (2) is provided below the support base (3), a drive chamber (38) is provided at the bottom inside the centrifuge (1), a cooling mechanism (6) for cooling the drive chamber (38) is provided inside the drive chamber (38), and a lifting mechanism (7) for lifting the centrifuge tank (2) is provided below the centrifuge (1); The clamping and stabilizing mechanism (4) includes a drive frame (15) slidably connected to the inner wall of the centrifuge box (1). An mounting ring (9) is fitted onto the centrifuge tank (2) at a position opposite to the drive frame (15). Both ends of the mounting ring (9) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the centrifuge box (1) via mounting rods. Four trapezoidal drive rods (10) are slidably connected horizontally through the mounting ring (9). T-shaped blocks (11) are fixedly connected to the ends of the four trapezoidal drive rods (10) near the centrifuge tank (2). A first-order ball bearing (13) is rotatably connected to the side of each of the four T-shaped blocks (11) near the centrifuge tank (2). A first-order annular groove (14) is formed on the side wall of the centrifuge tank (2) at the relative positions of the multiple first-order ball bearings (13). All the first ball bearings (13) are rolledly connected to the first annular groove (14). The four T-shaped blocks (11) are fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of the side near the trapezoidal drive rod (10) with a first spring (12). The end of the first spring (12) away from the T-shaped block (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting ring (9). The lower end of the inner wall of the drive frame (15) is provided with an inclined surface (16). The inclined surface (16) is slidably connected to one side of the four trapezoidal drive rods (10). The top of the centrifuge (1) is rotatably connected to the lid (8) through a hinge. One end of the top surface of the inclined surface (16) is rotatably connected to the adapter rod (17) through an adapter block. The end of the adapter rod (17) away from the inclined surface (16) is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the lid (8) through the adapter block.

2. The centrifuge apparatus for whey protein according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid (8) is rotatably connected to a hook (35) at the end away from the hinge. A locking hook (36) is fixedly connected to one side of the centrifuge (1) at the position opposite to the hook (35). The hook (35) and the locking hook (36) are snapped together. A can lid (44) is installed on the top of the centrifuge tank (2). A pressure block (32) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the lid (8) above the can lid (44). A second ball bearing (34) is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the pressure block (32). A rolling hole (33) is opened at the middle of the top surface of the can lid (44) at the position opposite to the second ball bearing (34). The rolling hole (33) is rotatably connected to the second ball bearing (34).

3. A centrifuge apparatus for whey protein according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotating disk (18) is provided below the supporting chassis (3). The locking mechanism (5) includes an annular slot (19) opened on the surface of the rotating disk (18). The annular slot (19) is located below the supporting chassis (3). The bottom end of the supporting chassis (3) is inserted into the annular slot (19). A drive groove (20) is opened on both sides of the bottom end of the supporting chassis (3). A U-shaped limiting block (21) is slidably connected in the drive groove (20). Two U-shaped limiting blocks (21) are fixedly connected to one side of the U-shaped limiting block (21). Two second springs (22) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the drive groove (20) at the ends away from the U-shaped limiting block (21). Limiting grooves (24) are opened on the top sides of the annular slot (19) at the relative positions of the two U-shaped limiting blocks (21). The top end of the side of the U-shaped limiting block (21) away from the second spring (22) is engaged with the corresponding limiting groove (24). The bottom sides of the annular slot (19) at the relative positions of the two U-shaped limiting blocks (21) are provided with locking holes. 23), the bottom end of the U-shaped limiting block (21) away from the second spring (22) is inserted into the corresponding card hole (23). The support base (3) is fixedly connected to the drive box (25) on both sides above the two U-shaped limiting blocks (21). The top surface of the U-shaped limiting block (21) is fixedly connected to the fixing rod (26). The top end of the fixing rod (26) extends into the drive box (25). The top of one side of the fixing rod (26) is fixedly connected to the trapezoidal block (27). The trapezoidal block (27) is fixedly connected to the top of one side of the fixing rod (26). A second trapezoidal block (28) is slidably connected to one side of the centrifuge tank (2). The second trapezoidal block (28) is slidably connected to the drive box (25). A connecting rod (29) is fixedly connected to the top of the second trapezoidal block (28). A drive ring (30) is slidably sleeved on the centrifuge tank (2) above the two drive boxes (25). The top ends of the two connecting rods (29) penetrate the top surface of the drive box (25) and are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the drive ring (30). A pull rod (31) is fixedly connected to both ends of the top surface of the drive ring (30).

4. A centrifuge apparatus for whey protein according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (7) includes a drive plate (52) with a bottom inside the centrifuge box (1). The rotating disk (18) is rotatably connected to the surface of the drive plate (52). A screw (56) is vertically threaded through one end of the surface of the drive plate (52). A second motor (55) is embedded and fixedly connected below the screw (56) at the bottom inside the centrifuge box (1). The output end of the second motor (55) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the screw (56). A limit rod (45) is vertically slidably connected through the other end of the surface of the drive plate (52). The bottom end of the limit rod (45) is fixedly connected to the bottom inside the centrifuge box (1). Four No. 3 ball bearings (53) are rotatably connected in a rectangle below the rotating disk (18) on the surface of the drive plate (52). A No. 2 annular groove (54) is opened on the bottom surface of the rotating disk (18) at the relative position of the four No. 3 ball bearings (53). All four No. 3 ball bearings (53) are rotatably connected to the No. 2 annular groove (54).

5. A centrifuge apparatus for whey protein according to claim 1, characterized in that: Anti-slip feet (37) are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom surface of the centrifuge (1).

6. A centrifuge apparatus for whey protein according to claim 4, characterized in that: A No. 1 motor (39) is embedded and fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive chamber (38). A large bevel gear (40) is fixedly connected to the output end of the No. 1 motor (39). A transition bevel gear (41) is rotatably connected to one side of the drive chamber (38). The transition bevel gear (41) meshes with the large bevel gear (40). A rotating rod (43) is vertically fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the rotating disk (18). The rotating rod (43) is vertically rotatably connected to the drive plate (52). The bottom end of the rotating rod (43) extends into the drive chamber (38) and is fixedly connected to a small bevel gear (42). The small bevel gear (42) meshes with the transition bevel gear (41). The cooling mechanism (6) includes a small bevel gear... The air collecting cylinder (48) between the wheel (42) and the large bevel gear (40) has multiple air jet holes (49) through its surface. The multiple air jet holes (49) are respectively aligned with the surfaces of the large bevel gear (40), the transition bevel gear (41) and the small bevel gear (42). A cooler (46) is embedded in the centrifuge (1) on one side of the first motor (39). The top of the cooler (46) is connected to a guide pipe (47). The end of the guide pipe (47) away from the cooler (46) is connected to the air collecting cylinder (48). An exhaust port (50) is opened on the side of the drive chamber (38) away from the guide pipe (47). The exhaust port (50) penetrates one side of the centrifuge (1).

7. A centrifuge apparatus for whey protein according to claim 6, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (51) is installed on the bottom surface of the drive board (52). The temperature sensor (51) is located inside the drive compartment (38), which is electrically connected to the air cooler (46).

8. The processing method of a centrifuge device for whey protein according to claim 7, characterized in that, This processing technology Includes the following steps: S1: First, hold the two levers (31) and insert the centrifuge tank (2) into the centrifuge box (1), so that the bottom of the support base (3) is inserted into the annular slot (19) on the surface of the rotating disk (18), and make one end of the two U-shaped limit blocks (21) engage with the corresponding limit groove (24). Then, release the two levers (31), and use the elastic force of the second spring (22) to make one end of the two U-shaped limit blocks (21) engage with the corresponding card hole (23) to complete the installation of the centrifuge tank (2). S2: Then close the lid (8) until the second ball (34) on the bottom of the pressure block (32) extends into the rolling hole (33) and rolls into the rolling hole (33). Then rotate the hook (35) so that the hook (35) engages with the locking hook (36) to lock the lid (8). During the closing process of the lid (8), the drive frame (15) will be pushed down through the adapter rod (17). During the descent of the drive frame (15), the four trapezoidal drive rods (10) will be pushed horizontally through the inclined plane (16). The four trapezoidal drive rods (10) will drive the four T-shaped blocks (11) to move towards the centrifuge tank (2) until the first ball (13) on one side of the four T-shaped blocks (11) extends into the first annular groove (14) and rolls into the first annular groove (14), which facilitates automatic clamping and limiting of the centrifuge tank (2) and improves the stability of the centrifuge tank (2) during rotation. S3: Then, the No. 1 motor (39) drives the large bevel gear (40) to rotate. The large bevel gear (40) drives the small bevel gear (42) to rotate through the transition bevel gear (41). The small bevel gear (42) drives the rotating disk (18) to rotate through the rotating rod (43). The rotating disk (18) drives the centrifuge tank (2) to rotate. Through the high transmission ratio of the large wheel to the small wheel, the centrifuge tank (2) rotates at high speed to perform centrifugation operation, reducing the power consumption of the No. 1 motor (39). S4: When the temperature of the large bevel gear (40), the transition bevel gear (41) and the small bevel gear (42) rises due to meshing friction, the temperature sensor (51) controls the air cooler (46) to work after detecting the temperature rise. The air cooler is delivered to the air collection cylinder (48) through the air duct (47) and then sprayed onto the surface of the large bevel gear (40), the transition bevel gear (41) and the small bevel gear (42) through multiple air jet holes (49) to cool them down quickly and prevent them from deforming or even jamming due to excessive temperature. The air cooled down by the large bevel gear (40), the transition bevel gear (41) and the small bevel gear (42) is discharged through the exhaust port (50). When the temperature sensor (51) detects that the temperature has dropped to a certain value, the air cooler (46) is controlled to stop working. S5: When it is necessary to remove the centrifuge tank (2), first open the lid (8). During the opening of the lid (8), the inclined plane (16) will be raised through the adapter rod (17). At this time, the four T-shaped blocks (11) will move away from the centrifuge tank (2) by the elastic force of the first spring (12), releasing the clamping limit on the centrifuge tank (2). Then the second motor (55) will drive the screw (56) to rotate, causing the drive plate (52) to lift the centrifuge tank (2) until the upper end of the centrifuge tank (2) extends to the outside of the centrifuge box (1). Then, lift the two pull rods (31) by hand. Pull upwards, and the second trapezoidal block (28) will rise through the drive ring (30) and connecting rod (29). The second trapezoidal block (28) will push the first trapezoidal block (27) to slide to one side. The first trapezoidal block (27) will move the U-shaped limiting block (21) to one side through the fixing rod (26), so that one end of the U-shaped limiting block (21) is pulled out from the card hole (23). Then continue to pull upwards with the pull rod (31) to pull the centrifuge tank (2) out of the centrifuge box (1), which improves the convenience of taking out the centrifuge tank (2) and reduces the consumption of labor.

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