Homogenization Equipment for Plant Beverage Production

Abstract

The present invention discloses a homogenization device for plant beverage production, which relates to the field of beverage production mixing equipment and is used to solve the problem that the traditional rotary mixing equipment with a fixed structure has a small mixing amplitude for materials, resulting in low mixing efficiency. A core cylinder is arranged along the axis of the sealed tank. The core cylinder is connected to a motor that drives its rotation. Through openings are formed on the surface of the core cylinder, and the through openings are covered by baffles that are elastically twisted unidirectionally. The opening and closing ends of the baffles extend out of the surface of the core cylinder and point in the rotation direction of the core cylinder. The core cylinder drives the baffles to rotate, and the opening and closing ends of the baffles are pushed by the flow resistance force to rotate and open the through openings. In the present invention, the core cylinder is driven to rotate, and the baffles are rotated to open the through openings by the liquid resistance. Under the guidance of the baffles, the mixed liquid is pressurized and introduced into the core cylinder, and then into each mixing pipe and ejected from the spray holes. Relying on the multi-point and multi-level distribution of the mixing pipes, it is ensured that the plant beverage has a high homogenization and mixing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of beverage production mixing equipment, in particular to plant beverage production homogenization equipment. Background Art

[0002] The mixing production of plant beverages is an important process, which requires mixing the raw materials and additives in a fixed ratio into a uniform colloid system. Traditionally, a mixing tank with a stirring handle is used to stir the plant beverages. The blade structure of the stirring handle promotes the mixing of the ingredients during the rotation process to achieve a uniform state.

[0003] Since plant beverages contain many ingredients and there is obvious stratification of multiple ingredients, the stirring handle of traditional mixing equipment is fixed in position and the angle of the fluctuating material is fixed, so the amplitude of the material mixing in the rotating state is limited, and it takes a long time for the various ingredients of plant beverages to be fully mixed. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to make up for the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a homogenization device for the production of plant beverages, which is used to solve the problem that the fixed-structure rotating mixing equipment used in traditional plant beverages has a small material mixing amplitude and causes low mixing efficiency.

[0005] In order to solve the problems of the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] The homogenization equipment for producing plant beverages comprises a sealed tank, a tank cover is arranged on the top of the sealed tank, a feeding port is arranged on the surface of the tank cover, a core barrel is arranged along the axis of the sealed tank, the core barrel is connected to a motor driving it to rotate, a through opening is opened on the surface of the core barrel, the through opening is covered by a baffle plate that is elastically twisted on one side, the opening and closing end of the baffle plate extends and protrudes from the surface of the core barrel and points to the rotation direction of the core barrel, the core barrel drives the baffle plate to rotate, the opening and closing end of the baffle plate is pushed by the flow resistance force to rotate the baffle plate to open the through opening, a plurality of mixing tubes are arranged in an annular manner around the inner wall of the sealed tank, the surface of the mixing tube has a plurality of spray holes pointing to the core barrel, and the mixing tube is connected with the core barrel;

[0007] An auger is arranged inside the core barrel, and the auger is relatively fixed to the sealing tank. When the core barrel rotates, the auger has a tendency to push the material downward.

[0008] Preferably, the outer side of the baffle is provided with a limiting body, and the limiting body is used to abut against the outer wall of the core tube to limit the opening angle of the baffle to an acute angle.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of groups of discharge openings are axially distributed along the surface of the core barrel, each group of discharge openings has at least two evenly distributed discharge openings, and the distribution angles of the discharge openings in adjacent groups are staggered.

[0010] Preferably, a seat tube is provided on the inner bottom surface of the sealed tank. The bottom of the core cylinder is rotatably inserted into the seat tube. The bottom of the auger is fixedly connected to the seat tube. The mixing pipes are all communicated with the seat tube. The bottom of the sealed tank is provided with a discharging assembly communicating with the seat tube.

[0011] Preferably, the discharging assembly includes a vertical tube penetrating the seat tube. A discharging pipe is connected to the middle of the vertical tube. A valve plug for blocking the discharging pipe is slidably fitted inside the vertical tube. The valve plug is connected with a threaded handle. The threaded handle threadedly penetrates the bottom of the vertical tube. A discharging port penetrating the inner cavity of the sealed tank is formed on the side surface of the seat tube. A blocking shell for blocking the discharging port is slidably fitted inside the seat tube. The blocking shell is connected with the valve plug.

[0012] Preferably, an inner shell is provided on the bottom surface of the tank cover. The top of the core cylinder is connected with a shaft cylinder in a penetrating manner. The shaft cylinder rotatably penetrates the inner shell. A guiding port penetrating the inner shell is formed on the surface of the shaft cylinder. The shaft cylinder is connected with an auxiliary material pipe passing through the tank cover.

[0013] Preferably, a spoiler is obliquely arranged on the inner wall of the sealed tank at the staggered position of the mixing pipes.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows:

[0015] 1. The present invention drives the core cylinder to rotate. The baffle is rotated and opened through the liquid resistance to open the through port. Under the guidance of the baffle, the mixed liquid is pressurized and introduced into the core cylinder, and then introduced into each mixing pipe and sprayed out through the spray holes. Relying on the multi-point and multi-level distribution of the mixing pipes, it ensures a high homogenization mixing efficiency for the plant beverage.

[0016] 2. The present invention introduces the auxiliary material additive into the rotating core cylinder through the auxiliary material pipe, so that the auxiliary material additive can be pre-mixed with the mixed liquid conducted in the core cylinder, and then sprayed into the mixed liquid at multiple points through the spray holes on the surface of the mixing pipe, which has a high mixing efficiency for the auxiliary material additive. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sealed tank of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the core cylinder, auger and sealed tank of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the adaptation structure of the auger and the core cylinder of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the distribution and installation structure of the baffle of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6It is a schematic diagram of the baffle switch port structure of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the through-connection structure between the shaft cylinder and the inner shell of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the closed structure of the discharge assembly of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the discharge assembly of the present invention.

[0026] Figure numerals: 1. Sealed tank; 11. Auxiliary material pipe; 12. Inner shell; 13. Seat tube; 14. Discharge port; 15. Tank cover; 2. Motor; 3. Core tube; 31. Through port; 32. Baffle; 33. Limiting body; 4. Mixing tube; 5. Spoiler; 6. Discharge assembly; 61. Vertical pipe; 62. Discharge pipe; 63. Valve plug; 64. Threaded handle; 65. Baffle shell; 7. Shaft tube; 71. Guide port; 8. Auger; 9. Feed port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the homogenization equipment for producing plant beverages comprises a sealed tank 1, a tank cover 15 is arranged on the top of the sealed tank 1, a feeding port 9 and an auxiliary material pipe 11 are arranged on the surface of the tank cover 15, the feeding port 9 and the auxiliary material pipe 11 are both provided with sealed end covers, the bottom of the sealed tank 1 is funnel-shaped, and a discharge assembly 6 is arranged at the bottom of the sealed tank 1;

[0029] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the core barrel 3 is cylindrical, and the core barrel 3 is arranged inside the sealed can 1 along the axis of the sealed can 1. The top of the core barrel 3 is rotatably connected with the can cover 15 through a shaft rod. The motor 2 is installed at the can cover 15. The output shaft of the motor 2 is connected with the shaft rod of the core barrel 3. A through hole 31 is opened on the surface of the core barrel 3. One side of the baffle 32 is elastically rotated in the through hole 31 through a torsion spring. The other side of the baffle 32 is an opening and closing end. The opening and closing end of the baffle 32 extends and protrudes from the surface of the core barrel 3, and the opening and closing end of the baffle 32 points to the rotation direction of the core barrel 3.

[0030] like Figure 4As shown in the figure, a seat tube 13 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the sealed tank 1. The bottom end of the core tube 3 is adaptively inserted into the seat tube 13 and is in communication with the seat tube 13. A plurality of mixed flow tubes 4 are annularly distributed along the inner wall of the sealed tank 1. The mixed flow tubes 4 are in communication with the seat tube 13. The surface of the mixed flow tubes 4 has a number of spray holes pointing to the core tube 3;

[0031] The raw materials of the plant beverage are put into the sealed tank 1 through the feeding port 9, and the proportioned additives are put into the sealed tank 1 through the auxiliary material tube 11. The motor 2 is started to drive the core tube 3 to rotate. During the rotation process, the mixed liquid will generate an impact force on the protruding part of the opening end of the baffle 32, causing the baffle 32 to rotate against the elastic force to open the through port 31. Under the guiding action of the baffle 32, the mixed liquid is pressurized and enters the through port 31, and then moves downward into each mixed flow tube 4. The mixed liquid is radially ejected through the spray holes on the surface of the mixed flow tube 4. Due to the large number of distribution points and distribution levels of the spray holes, the plant beverage is quickly mixed;

[0032] The baffle 32 unfolded under the action of the blocking force generates a radial stirring action on the mixed liquid. A plurality of spoiler plates 5 are obliquely arranged at the staggered positions of the mixed flow tubes 4 on the inner wall of the sealed tank 1. The spoiler plates 5 have the effect of axially stirring the mixed liquid, further improving the mixing efficiency of the plant beverage.

[0033] As Figure 6 shown, a limiting body 33 is fixedly arranged outside the baffle 32. When the baffle 32 rotates and opens, the limiting body 33 abuts against the outer wall of the core tube 3 to limit the opening angle of the baffle 32 to an acute angle, ensuring that the mixed liquid can be guided and pressurized by the baffle 32 and enter the core tube 3.

[0034] A plurality of groups of through ports 31 are axially distributed along the surface of the core tube 3. Each group of through ports 31 has at least two evenly distributed. The distribution angles of the adjacent groups of through ports 31 are staggered. The distribution positions of the unfolded baffle 32 are relatively uniform, improving the stability of the rotation of the core tube 3. And the evenly distributed through ports 31 expand the positions for sucking the mixed liquid, and can accelerate the full mixing of the stratified mixed liquid.

[0035] The baffle 32 only has enough blocking force to open when impacted by the liquid, while the baffle 32 above the liquid level will not open during the rotation process. The through ports 31 arranged along the vertical direction are suitable for mixing different amounts of mixed liquid.

[0036] As Figure 3 、 Figure 4 shown, an auger 8 is arranged inside the core tube 3. The bottom of the auger 8 is fixedly connected to the seat tube 13. When the core tube 3 rotates, the auger 8 has a tendency to push the material downward, further promoting the introduction of the mixed liquid into each mixed flow tube 4. In addition, the arrangement of the auger 8 promotes the mixing of the mixed liquid entering the core tube 3.

[0037] As Figure 8 、 Figure 9As shown, the discharging assembly 6 includes a vertical pipe 61 penetrating through the seat pipe 13. A discharging pipe 62 is connected to the middle of the vertical pipe 61. A valve plug 63 is slidably arranged in the vertical pipe 61 in a matching manner. A threaded handle 64 is connected to the bottom of the valve plug 63. The threaded handle 64 threadedly penetrates through the bottom of the vertical pipe 61. A discharging port 14 penetrating through the inner cavity of the sealing tank 1 is formed on the side surface of the seat pipe 13. The connection position between the discharging port 14 and the mixing pipe 4 is distributed in a staggered manner. A baffle shell 65 is vertically slidably installed in the seat pipe 13. The baffle shell 65 has a supporting end for sealing the discharging port 14 in a matching manner. The baffle shell 65 is connected to the valve plug 63.

[0038] When homogenizing and mixing the plant beverage, rotate the threaded handle 64 to push the valve plug 63 and the baffle shell 65 to move upward synchronously, so that the valve plug 63 seals the discharging pipe 62 and the baffle shell 65 seals the discharging port 14. The mixed liquid pressed into the core cylinder 3 can only be introduced into the mixing pipe 4, realizing circulating jet homogenizing mixing. When it is necessary to discharge the plant beverage after mixing, rotate the threaded handle 64 to lower the valve plug 63 and the baffle shell 65. Both the discharging pipe 62 and the discharging port 14 are opened. The mixed liquid in the sealing tank 1 enters the vertical pipe 61 through the discharging port 14 and is discharged through the discharging pipe 62.

[0039] As Figure 7 shown, an inner shell 12 is fixedly sealed inside the tank cover 15. A through shaft cylinder 7 is fixed to the top of the core cylinder 3. The shaft cylinder 7 rotates through the inner shell 12. A guiding port 71 penetrating through the inner shell 12 is formed on the surface of the shaft cylinder 7. The auxiliary material pipe 11 is communicated with the shaft cylinder 7.

[0040] When homogenizing and mixing the plant beverage, first put the main raw materials into the sealing tank 1. When the main raw materials are stirred, auxiliary materials such as additives are added. The auxiliary materials of the present application are added through the auxiliary material pipe 11. The auxiliary materials enter the inner shell 12, enter the rotating shaft cylinder 7 through the guiding port 71, and then are introduced downward into the core cylinder 3. The auxiliary materials are directly mixed with the liquid pressurized and introduced into the core cylinder 3, and then are sprayed into the mixed liquid through the spray holes on the surface of the mixing pipe 4, improving the mixing and dispersion efficiency of the auxiliary materials.

[0041] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A homogenization device for producing plant beverages, comprising a sealed can (1), a can cover (15) being arranged on the top of the sealed can (1), a feeding port (9) being arranged on the surface of the can cover (15), a core barrel (3) being arranged along the axis of the sealed can (1), the core barrel (3) being connected to a motor (2) for driving the core barrel (3) to rotate, characterized in that: The core barrel (3) has a through opening (31) on its surface, the through opening (31) being sealed by a baffle (32) that is elastically twisted on one side, the open and closed ends of the baffle (32) extending out of the surface of the core barrel (3) and pointing in the direction of rotation of the core barrel (3), the core barrel (3) driving the baffle (32) to rotate, the open and closed ends of the baffle (32) being pushed by the flow resistance force to rotate the baffle (32) to open the through opening (31), a plurality of mixing tubes (4) are arranged in an annular shape around the inner wall of the sealing tank (1), the surface of the mixing tube (4) having a plurality of spray holes pointing to the core barrel (3), the mixing tube (4) being connected to the core barrel (3); An auger (8) is arranged inside the core barrel (3), the auger (8) and the sealing tank (1) remain relatively fixed, and when the core barrel (3) rotates, the auger (8) has a tendency to push the material downward; A plurality of groups of through-openings (31) are distributed axially along the surface of the core barrel (3), each group of through-openings (31) has at least two evenly distributed through-openings, and adjacent groups of through-openings (31) are staggered in distribution angle; The bottom surface of the tank cover (15) has an inner shell (12), the top of the core cylinder (3) is connected to a shaft cylinder (7), the shaft cylinder (7) rotates and passes through the inner shell (12), the surface of the shaft cylinder (7) has a guide port (71) passing through the inner shell (12), and the shaft cylinder (7) is connected to an auxiliary material pipe (11) passing through the tank cover (15).

2. The homogenization equipment for producing plant beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle plate (32) has a limiting body (33) on its outer side, and the limiting body (33) is used to abut against the outer wall of the core barrel (3) to limit the opening angle of the baffle plate (32) to an acute angle.

3. The homogenization equipment for producing plant beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the sealed tank (1) is provided with a seat tube (13), the bottom of the core tube (3) is rotatably plugged into the seat tube (13), the bottom of the auger (8) is fixedly connected to the seat tube (13), the mixing tubes (4) are all connected to the seat tube (13), and the bottom of the sealed tank (1) has a discharge assembly (6) connected to the seat tube (13).

4. The homogenization equipment for producing plant beverages according to claim 3, characterized in that: The discharge assembly (6) comprises a vertical tube (61) passing through the seat tube (13); a discharge tube (62) is connected to the middle of the vertical tube (61); a valve plug (63) is slidably adapted inside the vertical tube (61) for blocking the discharge tube (62); the valve plug (63) is connected to a threaded handle (64); the threaded handle (64) threadably passes through the bottom of the vertical tube (61); a discharge port (14) passing through the inner cavity of the sealing tank (1) is formed on the side of the seat tube (13); a retaining shell (65) is slidably adapted inside the seat tube (13) for blocking the discharge port (14); the retaining shell (65) is connected to the valve plug (63).

5. The homogenization equipment for producing plant beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the sealed tank (1) is provided with a spoiler (5) at an angle at a staggered position of the mixing pipe (4).

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