Anti-caking yogurt fermentation device and method

Abstract

The present invention provides an anti-caking yogurt fermentation device and method, which relate to the technical field of mixing equipment, and include a mounting unit, a mixing unit, a fermentation tank connecting unit and a multifunctional unit; the mixing unit is mounted on the mounting unit, and is used to mix milk raw materials and yogurt starter; the fermentation tank connecting unit is mounted at the bottom of the mounting unit, and is used to connect the mounting unit with an external fermentation tank; the multifunctional unit is mounted inside the mounting unit, and is used to feed milk raw materials and yogurt starter, and is also used to improve the mixing efficiency of the milk raw materials and the yogurt starter; the sealing plug of the present invention can be separated from the circular discharge pipe after moving upward, and the mixed milk raw materials and yogurt starter flow into the fermentation tank through the circular discharge pipe; the problem that the mixed milk raw materials and yogurt starter cannot be automatically injected into the fermentation tank by gravity is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of mixing equipment, and more specifically, particularly relates to an anti-caking yogurt fermentation device and method. Background Art

[0002] A mixer is a mechanical device that uses mechanical force and gravity to evenly mix two or more materials. During the yogurt fermentation process, if the yogurt starter is not evenly mixed, some parts are dense and some parts are loose, it will cause the yogurt to clump. In order to avoid caking during the yogurt fermentation process, a mixer is needed to mix the milk raw materials and yogurt starter evenly. The mixing equipment currently used still has the following problems: 1. The mixer is generally placed on the ground for use, resulting in the mixed milk raw materials and yogurt starter cannot be automatically injected into the fermentation tank by gravity; 2. It usually only has one mixing method, which cannot help improve the mixing efficiency of milk raw materials and yogurt starter. Summary of the invention

[0003] The disclosed embodiments relate to an anti-caking yogurt fermentation device and method, which comprises an installation unit, a mixing unit, a fermentation tank connection unit and a multifunctional unit; the sealing plug can be separated from the circular row pipe after moving upward, and the mixed milk raw material and yogurt starter flow into the fermentation tank through the circular row pipe; the liquid in the mixing shell enters the multifunctional frame through a circle of multifunctional holes in the middle, and the liquid in the multifunctional frame enters the mixing shell through two circles of multifunctional holes on the upper and lower sides, thereby improving the mixing efficiency; the problems that the mixed milk raw material and yogurt starter cannot be automatically injected into the fermentation tank by gravity and the mixing efficiency of the milk raw material and the yogurt starter cannot be improved are solved.

[0004] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an anti-caking yogurt fermentation device, comprising a mounting unit, a mixing unit, a fermentation tank connection unit and a multifunctional unit; the mixing unit is mounted on the mounting unit, and the mixing unit is used to mix milk raw materials and yogurt starter;

[0005] The fermentation tank connection unit is installed at the bottom of the installation unit, and the fermentation tank connection unit is used to connect the installation unit with an external fermentation tank; the multifunctional unit is installed inside the installation unit, and the multifunctional unit is used to feed the milk raw material and the yogurt starter, and the multifunctional unit is also used to improve the mixing efficiency of the milk raw material and the yogurt starter;

[0006] The installation unit comprises: a mixing shell, a circular row of pipes and a U-shaped installation frame; the circular row of pipes is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mixing shell; and the U-shaped installation frame is fixedly installed at the top of the mixing shell.

[0007] In at least some embodiments, the mounting unit further includes: a U-shaped handle, a milk feed pipe A and a fermentation agent feed pipe B; a total of four U-shaped handles are provided, and the four U-shaped handles are fixedly mounted on the outside of the mixing shell; the milk feed pipe A is fixedly mounted on the mixing shell; and the fermentation agent feed pipe B is fixedly mounted on the milk feed pipe A.

[0008] In at least some embodiments, the hybrid unit includes: an electric cylinder, a mounting disc and a motor; two electric cylinders are provided, and the two electric cylinders are fixedly mounted on a U-shaped mounting frame; the mounting disc is fixedly mounted on the output shafts of the two electric cylinders; and the motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting disc.

[0009] In at least some embodiments, the mixing unit further includes: a mixing shaft, a mixing bracket and a sealing plug; the mixing shaft is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the motor; the mixing brackets are provided in a row, and one row of mixing brackets is fixedly mounted on the outside of the mixing shaft; the sealing plug is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the mixing shaft, and chamfers are provided at the upper and lower ends of the sealing plug, and the outer wall of the sealing plug is connected with the inner wall of the circular row of pipes by interference fit.

[0010] In at least some embodiments, the fermenter tank connection unit includes: a fermenter tank connection ring, a movable push rod and an arc-shaped reinforcement plate; the fermenter tank connection ring is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mixing shell, and the bottom outer side of the fermenter tank connection ring is provided with a chamfer; the movable push rods are provided with a total of one circle, and a circle of movable push rods are slidably installed on the circular row pipe and the fermenter tank connection ring; the inner ends of a circle of movable push rods are provided with rounded corners, and the inner ends of a circle of movable push rods are in contact with the sealing plug; the arc-shaped reinforcement plates are provided with a total of one circle, and a circle of arc-shaped reinforcement plates are slidably installed on the fermenter tank connection ring, and the inner sides of a circle of arc-shaped reinforcement plates are fixedly connected to the outer ends of a circle of movable push rods.

[0011] In at least some embodiments, the fermentation tank connection unit also includes: a rubber anti-slip pad, a reset snap ring A and a reset spring A; the rubber anti-slip pad is provided in a circle, and a circle of rubber anti-slip pads is fixedly installed on the outside of a circle of arc-shaped reinforcement plates; the reset snap ring A is provided in a circle, and a circle of reset snap ring A is fixedly installed on the outside of a circle of movable push rods; the reset spring A is provided in a circle, and a circle of reset spring A is installed on the outside of a circle of movable push rods, and a circle of reset spring A is located between the fermentation tank connection ring and a circle of reset snap ring A.

[0012] In at least some embodiments, the multifunctional unit includes: a positioning retaining ring and a multifunctional frame; there are two positioning retaining rings in total, and the two positioning retaining rings are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mixing shell; the multifunctional frame is rotatably installed inside the mixing shell, and the multifunctional frame contacts the inner sides of the two positioning retaining rings, and three circles of multifunctional holes are opened on the multifunctional frame.

[0013] In at least some embodiments, the multifunctional unit further includes: a limiting vertical plate, a pushing ring and a circular pushing rod; the limiting vertical plates are provided in four groups, and the four groups of limiting vertical plates are fixedly installed on the inner side of the multifunctional frame, and the inner side of the four groups of limiting vertical plates are in contact with the hybrid bracket; the pushing rings are provided in two groups, and the two pushing rings are slidably installed inside the multifunctional frame; the circular pushing rods are provided in two groups, and the two groups of circular pushing rods are fixedly installed on the outer sides of the two pushing rings; the two groups of circular pushing rods are also slidably connected to the multifunctional frame, and the outer ends of the two groups of circular pushing rods are provided with rounded corners, and the number of circular pushing rods in each group is six.

[0014] In at least some embodiments, the multifunctional unit further includes: a reset snap ring B, a reset spring B and a semicircular push block; the reset snap ring B is provided with two groups, and the two groups of reset snap rings B are fixedly installed on the outside of the two groups of circular push rods; the reset spring B is provided with two groups, and the two groups of reset springs B are installed on the outside of the two groups of circular push rods, and the two groups of reset springs B are located between the multifunctional frame and the two groups of reset snap rings B; the semicircular push blocks are provided with two groups, and the two groups of semicircular push blocks are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mixing shell; the two groups of semicircular push blocks are used to push the two groups of circular push rods to move, and the number of semicircular push blocks in each group is six.

[0015] In at least some embodiments, a method for fermenting yogurt to prevent caking:

[0016] 1) Connect the external milk and starter pipes to the milk feed pipe A and starter feed pipe B respectively, then move the mixing shell upwards through the four U-shaped handles, and insert the fermentation tank connection ring into the external yogurt fermentation tank;

[0017] 2) Start two electric cylinders and motors;

[0018] 3) Open the pipeline valves of external milk and fermentation agent, wait for the liquid level in the mixing shell to move to an appropriate height, and close the pipeline valves of external milk and fermentation agent when the liquid level reaches the specified height;

[0019] 4) Wait for the milk raw material and yogurt starter in the mixing shell to be mixed;

[0020] 5) Retract the output shafts of the two electric cylinders to separate the sealing plug from the circular pipe, and wait for the liquid in the mixing shell to be discharged;

[0021] 6) Move the mixing shell upwards through the four U-shaped handles, and then insert the fermentation tank connecting ring into another yogurt fermentation tank outside;

[0022] 7) Seal the top of the mixed yogurt fermentation tank and wait for the yogurt fermentation to complete.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. In the present invention, when the liquid in the milk feed pipe A and the starter feed pipe B flows, the yogurt starter can enter the mixing shell simultaneously with the milk raw material; it is convenient for the staff to move the mixing shell and to place the mixing shell on other fermentation tanks for use.

[0025] 2. In the present invention, when the motor is working, the mixing shaft drives a row of mixing brackets to rotate, so as to mix the milk raw material and the yogurt starter, thereby avoiding uneven stirring of the yogurt starter and preventing lumps in the fermented yogurt; when the output shafts of the two electric cylinders are extended, a row of mixing brackets moves downward, thereby changing the mixing position and improving the mixing effect of the milk raw material and the yogurt starter;

[0026] In addition, when the output shafts of the two electric cylinders shrink, the sealing plug moves upward, and after moving upward, the sealing plug can be separated from the circular pipe, and the mixed milk raw material and yogurt starter flow into the fermentation tank through the circular pipe.

[0027] 3. According to the present invention, when the milk raw material and the yogurt starter are mixed, the sealing plug pushes a circle of movable push rods to move outward, so that a circle of rubber anti-skid pads fits tightly with the fermentation tank, thereby increasing the connection stability between the fermentation tank connecting ring and the fermentation tank; when the milk raw material and the yogurt starter are mixed and the sealing plug moves upward, the sealing plug is separated from the circle of movable push rods. At this time, the circle of movable push rods is reset under the action of a circle of reset springs A, so that a gap is generated between the circle of rubber anti-skid pads and the fermentation tank, thereby facilitating the installation and disassembly of the fermentation tank connecting ring.

[0028] 4. In the present invention, the milk raw material and the yogurt starter first enter the multifunctional frame, and then flow out through a circle of multifunctional holes in the middle, which can pre-mix the milk raw material and the yogurt starter; when the motor is working, a row of mixing brackets can drive the multifunctional frame to rotate;

[0029] In addition, when the two sets of circular push rods are in contact with the two sets of semicircular push blocks, the two push rings move inwards, and when the two sets of circular push rods are separated from the two sets of semicircular push blocks, the two push rings are reset outwards under the action of the two sets of reset springs B;

[0030] In addition, when the two push rings move inward, the liquid between the two push rings enters the mixing shell through the middle circle of multifunctional holes, and the liquid in the mixing shell enters the multifunctional frame through the two circles of multifunctional holes on the upper and lower sides; when the two push rings are reset outward, the liquid in the mixing shell enters the multifunctional frame through the middle circle of multifunctional holes, and the liquid in the multifunctional frame enters the mixing shell through the two circles of multifunctional holes on the upper and lower sides, thereby improving the mixing efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the drawings of the embodiment are briefly introduced below.

[0032] The drawings described below only relate to some embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0033] In the attached picture:

[0034] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the installation unit of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the mixing unit of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 The present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the bottom perspective structure.

[0038] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the fermentation tank connection unit of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 6 The present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the central cut structure.

[0040] Figure 7 The present invention Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure of area A in the middle.

[0041] Figure 8 The present invention Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure of area B in the middle.

[0042] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the multifunctional unit of the present invention.

[0043] Fig.10 The present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure of the C area in the middle.

[0044] Fig.11 The present invention Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure of area D in the middle.

[0045] List of reference numerals:

[0046] 1. Installation unit; 101. Mixing shell; 102. Circular pipe; 103. U-shaped mounting frame; 104. U-shaped handle; 105. Milk feed pipe A; 106. Starter feed pipe B;

[0047] 2. Mixing unit; 201. Electric cylinder; 202. Mounting disc; 203. Motor; 204. Mixing shaft; 205. Mixing bracket; 206. Sealing plug;

[0048] 3. Fermentation tank connection unit; 301. Fermentation tank connection ring; 302. Movable push rod; 303. Arc reinforcement plate; 304. Rubber anti-skid pad; 305. Reset clamp A; 306. Reset spring A;

[0049] 4. Multifunctional unit; 401. Positioning retaining ring; 402. Multifunctional frame; 4021. Multifunctional hole; 403. Positioning vertical plate; 404. Pushing ring; 405. Circular pushing rod; 406. Reset clamp B; 407. Reset spring B; 408. Semicircular pushing block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] In order to make the purpose, scheme and advantages of the technical solution of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings of the specific embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the terms used herein have the usual meanings in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same components.

[0051] Example: Please refer to Figures 1 to 11 As shown: The present invention provides an anti-caking yogurt fermentation device, comprising a mounting unit 1, a mixing unit 2, a fermentation tank connection unit 3 and a multifunctional unit 4; the mixing unit 2 is mounted on the mounting unit 1, and the mixing unit 2 is used to mix milk raw materials and yogurt starter;

[0052] The fermentation tank connection unit 3 is installed at the bottom of the installation unit 1, and the fermentation tank connection unit 3 is used to connect the installation unit 1 to an external fermentation tank; the multifunctional unit 4 is installed inside the installation unit 1, and the multifunctional unit 4 is used to feed milk raw materials and yogurt starter, and the multifunctional unit 4 is also used to improve the mixing efficiency of the milk raw materials and the yogurt starter.

[0053] In the present disclosure, Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the installation unit 1 includes: a mixing shell 101, a circular row of pipes 102 and a U-shaped mounting frame 103; the circular row of pipes 102 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mixing shell 101; the U-shaped mounting frame 103 is fixedly installed on the top of the mixing shell 101; the installation unit 1 also includes: a U-shaped handle 104, a milk feeding pipe A105 and a fermentation agent feeding pipe B106; there are four U-shaped handles 104, and the four U-shaped handles 104 are fixedly installed on the outside of the mixing shell 101; the milk feeding pipe A105 is fixedly installed on the mixing shell 101; the fermentation agent feeding pipe B106 is fixedly installed on the milk feeding pipe A105;

[0054] Its specific function is: because the milk feed pipe A105 is fixedly installed on the mixing shell 101, and the starter feed pipe B106 is fixedly installed on the milk feed pipe A105, when the liquid in the milk feed pipe A105 and the starter feed pipe B106 flows, the yogurt starter can enter the mixing shell 101 at the same time as the milk raw materials, and because the four U-shaped handles 104 are fixedly installed on the outside of the mixing shell 101, it is convenient for the staff to move the mixing shell 101 and place the mixing shell 101 on other fermentation tanks for use.

[0055] In the present disclosure, Figure 3 As shown, the mixing unit 2 includes: an electric cylinder 201, a mounting disc 202 and a motor 203; there are two electric cylinders 201, and the two electric cylinders 201 are fixedly mounted on the U-shaped mounting frame 103; the mounting disc 202 is fixedly mounted on the output shafts of the two electric cylinders 201; the motor 203 is fixedly mounted on the mounting disc 202; the mixing unit 2 also includes: a mixing shaft 204, a mixing bracket 205 and a sealing plug 206; the mixing shaft 204 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the motor 203; there are a total of one row of mixing brackets 205, and one row of mixing brackets 205 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the mixing shaft 204; the sealing plug 206 is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the mixing shaft 204, and the upper and lower ends of the sealing plug 206 are provided with chamfers, and the outer wall of the sealing plug 206 is connected with the inner wall of the circular row pipe 102 by interference fit;

[0056] Its specific functions are as follows: since the mixing shaft 204 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the motor 203, and a row of mixing brackets 205 are fixedly mounted on the outside of the mixing shaft 204, when the motor 203 is working, the mixing shaft 204 drives the row of mixing brackets 205 to rotate, thereby mixing the milk raw material and the yogurt starter, avoiding uneven stirring of the yogurt starter and preventing lumps in the fermented yogurt; and since the mounting disc 202 is fixedly mounted on the output shafts of the two electric cylinders 201, when the output shafts of the two electric cylinders 201 are extended, the row of mixing brackets 205 moves downward, thereby changing the mixing position and improving the mixing effect of the milk raw material and the yogurt starter; when the output shafts of the two electric cylinders 201 are retracted, the sealing plug 206 moves upward, and the sealing plug 206 can be separated from the circular row pipe 102 after moving upward, and the mixed milk raw material and yogurt starter flow into the fermentation tank through the circular row pipe 102.

[0057] In the present disclosure, Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the fermenter connection unit 3 includes: a fermenter connection ring 301, a movable push rod 302 and an arc-shaped reinforcement plate 303; the fermenter connection ring 301 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mixing shell 101, and the bottom outer side of the fermenter connection ring 301 is provided with a chamfer; the movable push rod 302 is provided with a circle, and the circle of movable push rods 302 is slidably installed on the circular row pipe 102 and the fermenter connection ring 301; the inner end of the circle of movable push rods 302 is provided with a fillet, and the inner end of the circle of movable push rods 302 is in contact with the sealing plug 206; the arc-shaped reinforcement plate 303 is provided with a circle, and the circle of arc-shaped reinforcement plate 303 is slidably installed on the fermenter connection ring 301, and the circle of arc-shaped reinforcement plate 303 is provided with a circle. 03 is fixedly connected to the outer end of a circle of movable push rods 302; the fermentation tank connection unit 3 also includes: a rubber anti-skid pad 304, a reset snap ring A305 and a reset spring A306; the rubber anti-skid pad 304 is provided with a circle, and a circle of rubber anti-skid pads 304 is fixedly installed on the outside of a circle of arc-shaped reinforcement plates 303; the reset snap ring A305 is provided with a circle, and a circle of reset snap ring A305 is fixedly installed on the outside of a circle of movable push rods 302; the reset spring A306 is provided with a circle, and a circle of reset spring A306 is installed on the outside of a circle of movable push rods 302, and a circle of reset spring A306 is located between the fermentation tank connection ring 301 and a circle of reset snap ring A305;

[0058] The specific function is as follows: because the movable push rod 302 is slidably mounted on the circular pipe 102 and the fermentation tank connecting ring 301, and the inner end of the movable push rod 302 is provided with a rounded corner, and the inner end of the movable push rod 302 is in contact with the sealing plug 206, when the milk raw material and the yogurt starter are mixed, the sealing plug 206 pushes the movable push rod 302 to move outward, so that the rubber anti-skid pad 304 fits tightly with the fermentation tank, thereby increasing the connection stability between the fermentation tank connecting ring 301 and the fermentation tank; and because the reset clamp A305 is fixedly mounted on the movable push rod 302, the sealing plug 206 can prevent the milk raw material and the yogurt starter from mixing. The outside of the push rod 302, and a circle of return spring A306 is installed on the outside of the one-circle movable push rod 302, and the one-circle return spring A306 is located between the fermentation tank connecting ring 301 and the one-circle return clamp A305. When the sealing plug 206 moves upward after the milk raw material and the yogurt starter are mixed, the sealing plug 206 is separated from the one-circle movable push rod 302. At this time, the one-circle movable push rod 302 is reset under the action of the one-circle return spring A306, so that a gap is generated between the one-circle rubber anti-slip pad 304 and the fermentation tank, which is convenient for the installation and disassembly of the fermentation tank connecting ring 301.

[0059] In the present disclosure, Figures 9 to 11As shown, the multifunctional unit 4 includes: a positioning retaining ring 401 and a multifunctional frame 402; there are two positioning retaining rings 401, and the two positioning retaining rings 401 are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mixing shell 101; the multifunctional frame 402 is rotatably installed inside the mixing shell 101, and the multifunctional frame 402 is in contact with the inner sides of the two positioning retaining rings 401, and three circles of multifunctional holes 4021 are opened on the multifunctional frame 402; the multifunctional unit 4 also includes: a limiting vertical plate 403, a pushing ring 404 and a circular pushing rod 405; there are four groups of limiting vertical plates 403, and the four groups of limiting vertical plates 403 are fixedly installed on the inner side of the multifunctional frame 402, and the inner sides of the four groups of limiting vertical plates 403 are in contact with the mixing bracket 205; there are two pushing rings 404, and the two pushing rings 404 are slidably installed inside the multifunctional frame 402; there are two groups of circular pushing rods 405, and the two groups of circular pushing rods 405 are fixedly installed on the two pushing The outer side of the circular ring 404; the two groups of circular push rods 405 are also slidably connected to the multifunctional frame 402, and the outer ends of the two groups of circular push rods 405 are provided with rounded corners, and the number of each group of circular push rods 405 is six; the multifunctional unit 4 also includes: a reset snap ring B406, a reset spring B407 and a semicircular push block 408; there are two groups of reset snap rings B406, and the two groups of reset snap rings B406 are fixedly installed on the outside of the two groups of circular push rods 405; the reset spring B407 There are two groups of return springs B407, and the two groups of return springs B407 are installed outside the two groups of circular push rods 405, and the two groups of return springs B407 are located between the multifunctional frame 402 and the two groups of return clamps B406; there are two groups of semicircular push blocks 408, and the two groups of semicircular push blocks 408 are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the mixing shell 101; the two groups of semicircular push blocks 408 are used to push the two groups of circular push rods 405 to move, and the number of each group of semicircular push blocks 408 is six;

[0060] Its specific function is as follows: because the multifunctional frame 402 is in contact with the inner sides of the two positioning retaining rings 401, and the multifunctional frame 402 is provided with three circles of multifunctional holes 4021, the milk raw materials and the yogurt fermentation agent first enter the multifunctional frame 402, and then flow out through the middle circle of multifunctional holes 4021, and the milk raw materials and the yogurt fermentation agent can be pre-mixed when flowing out through the circle of multifunctional holes 4021; and because the four groups of limiting vertical plates 403 are fixedly installed on the inner side of the multifunctional frame 402, and the inner sides of the four groups of limiting vertical plates 403 are in contact with the mixing bracket 205, when the motor 203 is working, a row of mixing brackets 205 can drive the multifunctional frame 402 to rotate;

[0061] Since the two groups of semicircular push blocks 408 are fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the mixing shell 101, and the two groups of semicircular push blocks 408 are used to push the two groups of circular push rods 405 to move, and the two groups of reset springs B407 are located between the multifunctional frame 402 and the two groups of reset snap rings B406, when the two groups of circular push rods 405 are in contact with the two groups of semicircular push blocks 408, the two push rings 404 move inwards, and when the two groups of circular push rods 405 are separated from the two groups of semicircular push blocks 408, the two push rings 404 are reset outwards under the action of the two groups of reset springs B407;

[0062] When the two pushing rings 404 move inward, the liquid between the two pushing rings 404 enters the mixing shell 101 through the middle circle of multifunctional holes 4021, and the liquid in the mixing shell 101 enters the multifunctional frame 402 through the two circles of multifunctional holes 4021 on the upper and lower sides; when the two pushing rings 404 are reset outward, the liquid in the mixing shell 101 enters the multifunctional frame 402 through the middle circle of multifunctional holes 4021, and the liquid in the multifunctional frame 402 enters the mixing shell 101 through the two circles of multifunctional holes 4021 on the upper and lower sides, thereby improving the mixing efficiency.

[0063] In the disclosed embodiment, a method for fermenting yogurt to prevent caking is provided:

[0064] 1) Connect the external milk and starter pipes to the milk feed pipe A105 and the starter feed pipe B106 respectively, then move the mixing housing 101 upwards through the four U-shaped handles 104, and insert the fermentation tank connection ring 301 into the external yogurt fermentation tank;

[0065] 2) Start the two electric cylinders 201 and the motor 203;

[0066] 3) Open the pipeline valves of the external milk and starter, wait for the liquid level in the mixing shell 101 to move to an appropriate height, and when it reaches the specified height, close the pipeline valves of the external milk and starter;

[0067] 4) Waiting for the milk raw material and yogurt starter in the mixing housing 101 to be mixed completely;

[0068] 5) Retract the output shafts of the two electric cylinders 201 to separate the sealing plug 206 from the circular pipe 102, and wait for the liquid in the mixing housing 101 to be discharged;

[0069] 6) Move the mixing housing 101 upwards through the four U-shaped handles 104, and then insert the fermentation tank connecting ring 301 into another yogurt fermentation tank outside;

[0070] 7) Seal the top of the mixed yogurt fermentation tank and wait for the yogurt fermentation to complete.

[0071] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0072] When the present invention is used, firstly, the external milk and fermentation agent pipelines are connected to the milk feed pipe A105 and the fermentation agent feed pipe B106 respectively, then the mixing shell 101 is moved upwards through the four U-shaped handles 104, and the fermentation tank connecting ring 301 is inserted into the external yogurt fermentation tank; the two electric cylinders 201 and the motor 203 are started; the external milk and fermentation agent pipeline valves are opened, and the milk raw materials and the yogurt fermentation agent first enter the multifunctional frame 402, and then flow out through the middle circle of multifunctional holes 4021, which can pre-mix the milk raw materials and the yogurt fermentation agent when flowing out through the circle of multifunctional holes 4021; wait for the liquid level in the mixing shell 101 to move to an appropriate height, and when it reaches the specified height, close the external milk and fermentation agent. Pipe valve, when the motor 203 is working, the mixing shaft 204 drives a row of mixing brackets 205 to rotate, which plays a mixing role on the milk raw material and the yogurt fermentation agent, avoids uneven stirring of the yogurt fermentation agent, and prevents the existence of lumps in the fermented yogurt; when the milk raw material and the yogurt fermentation agent are mixed, the sealing plug 206 pushes a circle of movable push rods 302 to move outward, so that a circle of rubber anti-skid pads 304 fits tightly with the fermentation tank, increasing the connection stability between the fermentation tank connecting ring 301 and the fermentation tank; when the two groups of circular push rods 405 are in contact with the two groups of semicircular push blocks 408, the two push rings 404 move inward, and when the two groups of circular push rods 405 are separated from the two groups of semicircular push blocks 408, the two push rings 404 are in the two groups of reset springs The two push rings 404 are reset outwards under the action of the spring B407; when the two push rings 404 move inwards, the liquid between the two push rings 404 enters the mixing shell 101 through the middle circle of multifunctional holes 4021, and the liquid in the mixing shell 101 enters the multifunctional frame 402 through the two circles of multifunctional holes 4021 on the upper and lower sides; when the two push rings 404 are reset outwards, the liquid in the mixing shell 101 enters the multifunctional frame 402 through the middle circle of multifunctional holes 4021, and the liquid in the multifunctional frame 402 enters the mixing shell 101 through the two circles of multifunctional holes 4021 on the upper and lower sides, thereby improving the mixing efficiency; wait for the milk raw materials and yogurt starter in the mixing shell 101 to be mixed; put the two push rings 404 into the mixing shell 101; The output shaft of each electric cylinder 201 contracts, so that the sealing plug 206 is separated from the circular row pipe 102. When the output shafts of the two electric cylinders 201 contract, the sealing plug 206 moves upward, and the sealing plug 206 can be separated from the circular row pipe 102 after moving upward, and the mixed milk raw material and yogurt starter flow into the fermentation tank through the circular row pipe 102, waiting for the liquid in the mixing shell 101 to be discharged; when the milk raw material and the yogurt starter are mixed, the sealing plug 206 moves upward, and the sealing plug 206 is separated from the one-circle movable push rod 302. At this time, the one-circle movable push rod 302 is reset under the action of a circle of reset spring A306, so that a gap is generated between the one-circle rubber anti-skid pad 304 and the fermentation tank, which is convenient for the installation and removal of the fermentation tank connecting ring 301;Move the mixing housing 101 upwards through the four U-shaped handles 104, and then insert the fermentation tank connecting ring 301 into another yogurt fermentation tank outside; seal the top of the mixed yogurt fermentation tank and wait for the yogurt fermentation to be completed. ;

[0073] In this article, there are a few points to note:

[0074] 1. The drawings of the embodiments of the present disclosure only involve structures related to the embodiments of the present disclosure, and other structures may refer to general designs.

[0075] 2. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features therein may be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0076] The above are only specific embodiments of the present disclosure, but the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present disclosure, which should be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An anti-caking yogurt fermentation device, comprising a mounting unit (1), a mixing unit (2), a fermentation tank connection unit (3) and a multifunctional unit (4); characterized in that: The mixing unit (2) is installed on the installation unit (1), and the mixing unit (2) is used to mix milk raw materials and yogurt starter; The fermentation tank connection unit (3) is installed at the bottom of the installation unit (1), and the fermentation tank connection unit (3) is used to connect the installation unit (1) to an external fermentation tank; the multifunctional unit (4) is installed inside the installation unit (1), and the multifunctional unit (4) is used to feed milk raw materials and yogurt starter, and the multifunctional unit (4) is also used to improve the mixing efficiency of the milk raw materials and the yogurt starter; The installation unit (1) comprises: a mixing shell (101), a circular row of pipes (102) and a U-shaped installation frame (103); the circular row of pipes (102) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mixing shell (101); and the U-shaped installation frame (103) is fixedly installed on the top of the mixing shell (101); The mixing unit (2) comprises: an electric cylinder (201), a mounting disc (202) and a motor (203); two electric cylinders (201) are provided, and the two electric cylinders (201) are fixedly mounted on a U-shaped mounting frame (103); the mounting disc (202) is fixedly mounted on the output shafts of the two electric cylinders (201); the motor (203) is fixedly mounted on the mounting disc (202); the mixing unit (2) further comprises: a mixing shaft (204), a mixing bracket (20 5) and a sealing plug (206); the mixing shaft (204) is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the motor (203); the mixing brackets (205) are provided in a row, and the row of mixing brackets (205) is fixedly mounted on the outside of the mixing shaft (204); the sealing plug (206) is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the mixing shaft (204), and chamfers are provided at the upper and lower ends of the sealing plug (206), and the outer wall of the sealing plug (206) is connected to the inner wall of the circular row of tubes (102) by interference fit; The fermenter connection unit (3) comprises: a fermenter connection ring (301), a movable push rod (302) and an arc-shaped reinforcement plate (303); the fermenter connection ring (301) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mixing shell (101), and the bottom outer side of the fermenter connection ring (301) is provided with a chamfer; the movable push rod (302) is provided with a circle, and the circle of movable push rods (302) is slidably mounted on the circular pipe (102) and the fermenter connection ring (301); the inner end of the circle of movable push rods (302) is provided with a rounded corner, and the inner end of the circle of movable push rods (302) is in contact with the sealing plug (206); the arc-shaped reinforcement plate (303) is provided with a circle, and the circle of arc-shaped reinforcement plate (303) is slidably mounted on the fermenter connection ring (301), and the circle of arc-shaped reinforcement plate (303) is provided with a circle. 03) is fixedly connected to the outer end of a circle of movable push rods (302); the fermenter connection unit (3) further comprises: a rubber anti-skid pad (304), a reset snap ring A (305) and a reset spring A (306); the rubber anti-skid pad (304) is provided in one circle, and the one circle of rubber anti-skid pad (304) is fixedly installed on the outside of a circle of arc-shaped reinforcement plates (303); the reset snap ring A (305) is provided in one circle, and the one circle of reset snap ring A (305) is fixedly installed on the outside of a circle of movable push rods (302); the reset spring A (306) is provided in one circle, and the one circle of reset spring A (306) is installed on the outside of a circle of movable push rods (302), and the one circle of reset spring A (306) is located between the fermenter connection ring (301) and the one circle of reset snap ring A (305).

2. The anti-caking yogurt fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting unit (1) further comprises: a U-shaped handle (104), a milk feed pipe A (105) and a starter feed pipe B (106); a total of four U-shaped handles (104) are provided, and the four U-shaped handles (104) are fixedly mounted on the outside of the mixing shell (101); the milk feed pipe A (105) is fixedly mounted on the mixing shell (101); and the starter feed pipe B (106) is fixedly mounted on the milk feed pipe A (105).

3. The anti-caking yogurt fermentation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multifunctional unit (4) comprises: a positioning retaining ring (401) and a multifunctional frame (402); two positioning retaining rings (401) are provided, and the two positioning retaining rings (401) are fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the mixing shell (101); the multifunctional frame (402) is rotatably mounted inside the mixing shell (101), and the multifunctional frame (402) contacts the inner sides of the two positioning retaining rings (401), and three circles of multifunctional holes (4021) are provided on the multifunctional frame (402).

4. The anti-caking yogurt fermentation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The multifunctional unit (4) further comprises: a limiting vertical plate (403), a pushing circular ring (404) and a circular pushing rod (405); the limiting vertical plates (403) are provided in four groups, and the four groups of limiting vertical plates (403) are fixedly mounted on the inner side of the multifunctional frame (402), and the inner sides of the four groups of limiting vertical plates (403) are in contact with the mixing bracket (205); the pushing circular rings (404) are provided in two groups, and the two pushing circular rings (404) are slidably mounted inside the multifunctional frame (402); the circular pushing rods (405) are provided in two groups, and the two groups of circular pushing rods (405) are fixedly mounted on the outer sides of the two pushing circular rings (404); the two groups of circular pushing rods (405) are also slidably connected to the multifunctional frame (402), and the outer ends of the two groups of circular pushing rods (405) are provided with rounded corners, and the number of circular pushing rods (405) in each group is six.

5. The anti-caking yogurt fermentation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The multifunctional unit (4) further comprises: a reset snap ring B (406), a reset spring B (407) and a semicircular push block (408); the reset snap ring B (406) is provided in two groups, and the two groups of reset snap rings B (406) are fixedly mounted on the outside of the two groups of circular push rods (405); the reset spring B (407) is provided in two groups, and the two groups of reset springs B (407) are mounted on the outside of the two groups of circular push rods (405), and the two groups of reset springs B (407) are located between the multifunctional frame (402) and the two groups of reset snap rings B (406); the semicircular push blocks (408) are provided in two groups, and the two groups of semicircular push blocks (408) are fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the mixing shell (101); the two groups of semicircular push blocks (408) are used to push the two groups of circular push rods (405) to move, and the number of the semicircular push blocks (408) in each group is six.

6. A method for fermenting yogurt with anti-caking, using the device for fermenting yogurt with anti-caking as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The steps are as follows: 1) Connecting the external milk and starter pipes to the milk feed pipe A (105) and the starter feed pipe B (106) respectively, and then moving the mixing shell (101) upwards through the four U-shaped handles (104), and inserting the fermentation tank connecting ring (301) into the external yogurt fermentation tank; 2) Start the two electric cylinders (201) and the motor (203); 3) Open the pipeline valves of the external milk and fermentation agent, wait for the liquid level in the mixing shell (101) to move to an appropriate height, and when the liquid level reaches the specified height, close the pipeline valves of the external milk and fermentation agent; 4) Waiting for the milk raw material and yogurt starter in the mixing shell (101) to be mixed completely; 5) Retract the output shafts of the two electric cylinders (201) to separate the sealing plug (206) from the circular pipe (102), and wait for the liquid in the mixing housing (101) to be discharged; 6) Move the mixing housing (101) upwards by means of the four U-shaped handles (104), and then insert the fermentation tank connecting ring (301) into another yogurt fermentation tank outside; 7) Seal the top of the mixed yogurt fermentation tank and wait for the yogurt fermentation to complete.

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