Sterilization device and technology for processing syrup for beverage

Abstract

The invention provides a sterilization device for processing syrup for beverages and a technology thereof. The sterilization device comprises a disinfection and sterilization tank, wherein the interior of the disinfection and sterilization tank is hermetically connected with a transparent syrup conveying pipe; the ultraviolet light frame is electrically connected with a plurality of groups of ultraviolet lamp tubes, the two ends of the ultraviolet light frame are fixed at the positions, connected with the transparent slurry conveying pipes, in the disinfection and sterilization tank, and the ultraviolet lamp tubes are distributed among the transparent slurry conveying pipes at equal intervals; the circulating water tank is provided with a U-shaped water storage device and is fixed at the lower part in the disinfection and sterilization tank; the middle of the combined circulating pipe is obliquely connected with a partition sealing piece, the bottom end of the combined circulating pipe is fixed to the inner side of the middle of the circulating water tank, and the top end of the combined circulating pipe is arranged in the transparent slurry conveying pipe in a penetrating mode; the ultraviolet light frame in the disinfection and sterilization tank is in isolated connection with the transparent syrup conveying pipe, so that any contact between the ultraviolet lamp tube and syrup can be completely avoided, the service life of the ultraviolet lamp body is prolonged, and meanwhile, the maintenance is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of beverage syrup processing, disinfection and sterilization, and in particular to a beverage syrup processing sterilization device and a process thereof. Background Art

[0002] The syrup processing and sterilization device for beverages refers to the disinfection and sterilization of the fruit pulp after processing, which completely kills the bacteria and other microorganisms in the syrup, and ensures the quality and safety of the product without affecting the taste of the fruit pulp. The syrup disinfection and sterilization equipment is divided into high-temperature sterilization and ultraviolet sterilization equipment. The high-temperature sterilization equipment uses steam or hot water to contact the syrup for a fixed time, thereby achieving the effect of internal disinfection and sterilization of the syrup, while ultraviolet rays kill bacteria by destroying the DNA and RNA of microorganisms.

[0003] At present, ultraviolet light is the most common way to disinfect and sterilize beverage syrup, but the ultraviolet light disinfection and sterilization method requires the use of light to irradiate the flowing syrup at close range for a long time. During this process, the smoke generated by the syrup will inevitably adhere to the surface of the light and is difficult to clean and maintain.

[0004] Therefore, we have made improvements to this and proposed a sterilization device and process for processing syrup for beverages. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problem that in the current process of ultraviolet disinfection of beverage syrup, the sticky smoke generated by the syrup will adhere to the ultraviolet lamp body and is difficult to clean and maintain.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the present invention provides the following sterilization device and process for processing beverage syrup to improve the above-mentioned problems.

[0007] The specific application is as follows:

[0008] A sterilization device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof, comprising:

[0009] A disinfection and sterilization tank with a closed interior and a transparent slurry delivery pipe connected thereto;

[0010] An ultraviolet light frame electrically connected to multiple groups of ultraviolet lamps, both ends of the ultraviolet light frame being fixed to positions connected to transparent slurry delivery pipes inside the disinfection tank, and the ultraviolet lamps being equidistantly distributed between the transparent slurry delivery pipes;

[0011] A circulating water tank with a U-shaped water storage and fixed at the bottom of the disinfection tank;

[0012] A combined circulation pipe with a partition sealing sheet connected obliquely in the middle, the bottom end of the combined circulation pipe is fixed to the inner side of the middle part of the circulating water tank, and the top end of the combined circulation pipe is passed through the inside of the transparent slurry delivery pipe;

[0013] An exhaust frame fixed to the top surface of the transparent slurry delivery pipe and connected to the bottom of the partition sealing piece;

[0014] A hot water circulation pump fixed to the outside of the bottom of the disinfection and sterilization tank and connected to the bottom of the disinfection and sterilization tank and the inside of the circulation water tank;

[0015] The hot water circulation pump is started to convey hot water to flow inside the sterilization tank, and the hot water circulation pump conveys hot water to circulate inside the combined circulation pipe through the circulating water tank. The hot water flowing inside the combined circulation pipe conducts heat to sterilize the syrup flowing inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe at high temperature;

[0016] The ultraviolet light frame is started to sterilize the thin-film flowing syrup inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe through the ultraviolet lamp tube;

[0017] The beverage syrup processing technology comprises the following steps:

[0018] Step 1: Take the fruit that has been screened and washed, remove the core, and cut it into small pieces;

[0019] Step 2: Place the cut fruit in a juicer or crusher to squeeze out the pulp fiber and juice contained in the fruit;

[0020] Step 3: Put the fruit juice in a pot, add appropriate amount of water and boil over high heat, stirring constantly. When the fruit juice becomes thick, use a fine sieve or cloth bag to filter out the pomace;

[0021] Step 4: Add appropriate amount of sugar (50% to 100% of the weight of the fruit) to the filtered viscous fruit juice, and simmer over low heat until the sugar and juice blend into a viscous state;

[0022] Step 5: Take the fruit syrup for the finished beverage and send it into the disinfection and sterilization tank. The syrup is preheated through the exhaust rack on the top of the transparent slurry delivery pipe. Then the syrup flows to the liquid film flow cavity between the transparent slurry delivery pipe and the combined circulation pipe and flows to the bottom of the disinfection and sterilization tank. In this process, the high-temperature water source disinfection and sterilization method or the ultraviolet lamp irradiation disinfection and sterilization method can be started according to the flow speed of the syrup. The high-temperature water source that continuously flows inside the combined circulation pipe disinfects the syrup on the outer wall of the combined circulation pipe at a constant temperature. The ultraviolet lamp irradiates and disinfects the syrup flowing in a thin film on the inner wall of the transparent slurry delivery pipe. After the syrup is disinfected and sterilized, it flows to the top surface of the partition sealing piece, and is discharged through the syrup outlet opened in the middle of the disinfection and sterilization tank at the inclination angle of the partition sealing piece, completing the disinfection and sterilization of the syrup;

[0023] Step 6: After the disinfection and sterilization is completed, fill and seal the syrup.

[0024] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a sealed top cover is provided at the top of the disinfection and sterilization tank, and the sealed top cover is sealed on the outer side of the top of the disinfection and sterilization tank. A heating bottom cover is provided at the bottom of the disinfection and sterilization tank, and the heating bottom cover is sealed on the outer side of the bottom of the disinfection and sterilization tank. A thermometer is provided above the side of the outer wall of the disinfection and sterilization tank, and the syrup outlet is connected to the middle part of the side of the outer wall of the disinfection and sterilization tank. Two symmetrical groups of sealing plates are fixed above the inner wall of the disinfection and sterilization tank, and transparent slurry pipes distributed in a ring-like and equidistant manner are connected between the sealing plates. Both ends of the transparent slurry pipes are connected to the outside of the sealing plates, and a water storage tank is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the disinfection and sterilization tank.

[0025] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the side of the heating bottom cover connected to the disinfection and sterilization tank is fixed with distributed support bars inside the disinfection and sterilization tank, the end of the support bar away from the heating bottom cover is connected to a heating tube, and the center of the heating bottom cover is connected to a circulating drain outlet.

[0026] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the UV light frame includes two sets of electrical fixing frames, the electrical fixing frames are fixed to the outer surface of the sealing plate, the electrical fixing frames are internally connected with wires, and both ends of the UV lamp are connected between the two sets of electrical fixing frames.

[0027] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a water tank is provided at the bottom inner side of the circulating water tank, and the water tank is located above the water storage bin. A parallel hot water chamber is provided inside the water tank. A water inlet pipe is connected at the center of the bottom surface of the water tank, and one end of the water inlet pipe passes through the outer wall of the disinfection and sterilization tank and extends to the outside. The circumference of the outer wall of the water tank is fixed with fixing plates distributed in an annular shape and at equal intervals. The side of the fixing plate away from the water tank is fixed to the inner wall of the disinfection and sterilization tank. An overflow port is provided at the position where the fixing plate is connected to the circulating water tank, and a water flow area is formed between the overflow port and the inner wall of the disinfection and sterilization tank. One side of the overflow port is located between the water tank and the circulating water tank to form an exhaust area. The water flow area and the exhaust area are adjacent to each other and are separated by the fixing plate. The top surface of the fixing plate is connected with water supply pipes distributed in an annular shape and at equal intervals, and the top of the water supply pipe is passed through the transparent slurry delivery pipe.

[0028] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the combined circulation pipe includes a groove inner cover plate, a water pressure ring is fixed to the outer wall of the bottom surface of the groove inner cover plate, and a ring-shaped fixed rods equidistantly distributed are fixed to the inner side of the water pressure ring, and the bottom end of the fixed rod is fixed to the top surface of the water tank, the water pressure ring and the top surface of the water tank form a drainage area, and the groove inner cover plate and the inner wall of the side of the water tank form a U-shaped overflow area.

[0029] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the top surface of the inner cover plate of the trough is connected with a circular circulation sleeve which is evenly distributed. The circulation sleeve is passed through the inside of the transparent slurry pipe, and the water supply pipe is passed through the inside of the circulation sleeve. A hot water reflux chamber is formed between the circulation sleeve and the water supply pipe, and the bottom of the hot water reflux chamber is connected to the drainage area.

[0030] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a casing through-hole is provided at the position where the partition sealing piece is connected to the circulation casing, the circulation casing seal is arranged inside the casing through-hole, and a trachea through-hole is provided inside the partition sealing piece which is staggered with the casing through-hole.

[0031] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the exhaust rack includes an equidistantly enlarged steam preheating pipe, which is fixed on the top surface of the sealing plate, and is offset from the opening of the transparent slurry delivery pipe. A diversion pipe is connected between the steam preheating pipes, and the bottom surface of the steam preheating pipe is connected to a circularly equidistantly distributed water tank connecting pipe, the bottom end of the water tank connecting pipe is penetrated through the bottom surface of the air pipe perforation, and the bottom end of the water tank connecting pipe is fixedly sealed to the bottom surface of the air pipe perforation. An exhaust pipe is connected to the outer circle of the steam preheating pipe, and the exhaust pipe is located outside the disinfection and sterilization tank. The exhaust pipe output port is connected to a three-way valve.

[0032] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the hot water circulation pump includes a pump body, the water inlet of the pump body is connected to the circulation drain outlet, the water outlet of the pump body is connected to the water inlet pipe, a reinforcement rod is fixed above the outer wall of the hot water circulation pump, and the other end of the reinforcement rod is fixed to the outer wall of the disinfection and sterilization tank.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0034] In the scheme of the present application: by connecting the UV light frame inside the disinfection and sterilization tank with the transparent slurry pipe in an isolated manner, any contact between the UV lamp and the syrup can be completely avoided, thereby improving the service life of the UV lamp body; at the same time, a combined circulation pipe is passed through the inside of the transparent slurry pipe, which can allow the syrup flowing inside the transparent slurry pipe to be in a thin-walled state, thereby improving the disinfection and sterilization quality of the syrup; and a water supply pipe is provided inside the combined circulation pipe, which allows the combined circulation pipe to have a constant temperature heating function at the same time, thereby improving the disinfection and sterilization efficiency of the syrup; at the same time, the combined use of multiple disinfection and sterilization functions can maintain high-quality disinfection and sterilization effects even when the syrup has a high flow rate.

[0035] 1. The present invention provides an ultraviolet light frame in the middle of the disinfection and sterilization tank, which can completely isolate the ultraviolet lamp body from the syrup when multiple groups of transparent slurry pipes are used to disinfect and sterilize the syrup, thereby preventing the flowing syrup from adhering an oil layer to the surface of the ultraviolet lamp body, ensuring the long-term use stability of the ultraviolet lamp body, and reducing the maintenance steps of the ultraviolet lamp body, which is conducive to reducing the maintenance cost of ultraviolet disinfection and sterilization.

[0036] 2. The present invention has a combined circulation pipe on the inner side of the transparent slurry delivery pipe to form a liquid film flow cavity, so that the syrup flowing inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe can flow downward in a thin film state, which can improve the disinfection and sterilization quality of the syrup inside by ultraviolet rays.

[0037] 3. The present invention provides a water storage bin at the bottom of the disinfection and sterilization tank and a circulating water tank therein, so that the disinfection and sterilization tank has a second method of disinfecting and sterilizing the syrup. Hot water at a constant temperature is transported to the interior of the combined circulation pipe through the water supply pipe of the circulating water tank, so that the syrup can be sterilized by pasteurization, and there is no contact during the disinfection process, which is convenient for maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a sterilization device for beverage syrup processing and a process thereof provided by the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the middle section of the disinfection and sterilization tank shown;

[0040] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram of the cross-section of the structure at a shown;

[0041] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure breakdown of the circulating water tank location shown;

[0042] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover of the disinfection tank is shown as separated;

[0043] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The structure of the top section of the disinfection tank is shown in an enlarged schematic diagram;

[0044] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The schematic diagram of the structural decomposition inside the disinfection tank shown;

[0045] Figure 8 for Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the structure of the sterilization tank body is shown in section;

[0046] Fig. 9 for Figure 7 The schematic diagram of the structure of the exhaust frame cross-section shown;

[0047] Fig.10 for Figure 7 The schematic diagram of the structure of the combined circulation pipe shown in the figure;

[0048] Fig.11 for Figure 7 The schematic diagram of the structure of the UV light frame shown;

[0049] Fig.12 for Figure 7 The schematic structural diagram of the circulating water tank cross-section shown.

[0050] Indicated in the figure:

[0051] 1. Sterilization tank; 11. Sealed top cover; 12. Heating bottom cover; 121. Support bar; 122. Heating pipe; 123. Circulation drain outlet; 13. Thermometer; 14. Syrup outlet; 15. Sealing plate; 16. Transparent slurry delivery pipe; 17. Water storage tank;

[0052] 2. UV light frame; 21. Electrical fixing frame; 22. Wire; 23. UV lamp;

[0053] 3. Circulating water tank; 31. Water tank; 32. Parallel hot water chamber; 33. Water inlet pipe; 34. Fixing plate; 35. Overflow port; 36. Water flow area; 37. Exhaust area; 38. Water supply pipe;

[0054] 4. Combined circulation pipe; 41. Inner cover plate of the tank; 42. Water pressure ring; 43. Fixed rod; 44. Circulation sleeve; 45. Hot water return chamber; 46. Drainage area; 47. U-shaped overflow area; 48. Partition sealing piece; 481. Casing perforation; 482. Air pipe perforation; 49. Liquid film flow chamber;

[0055] 5. Exhaust rack; 51. Steam preheating pipe; 52. Diverter pipe; 53. Water tank connecting pipe; 54. Exhaust pipe; 55. Three-way valve;

[0056] 6. Hot water circulation pump; 61. Pump body; 62. Reinforcement rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the scheme of the present invention, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described 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, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0058] As described in the background art, during the process of ultraviolet disinfection of beverage syrup, the sticky smoke generated by the syrup will adhere to the ultraviolet lamp body and is difficult to clean and maintain.

[0059] In order to solve this technical problem, the present invention provides a sterilization device and a process for processing syrup for beverages, which are used for high-quality disinfection and sterilization of syrup, while protecting the ultraviolet lamp used for disinfection and sterilization, improving the disinfection and sterilization effect, and does not require any maintenance. The present invention has a variety of disinfection and sterilization methods that can be used in combination, can be used for high-speed flow disinfection and sterilization of syrup, and at the same time ensure the disinfection and sterilization effect.

[0060] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 12 The sterilization device and process for processing beverage syrup specifically include:

[0061] A sterilizing tank 1 having a transparent slurry delivery pipe 16 connected thereto in a closed manner;

[0062] An ultraviolet light frame 2 electrically connected to a plurality of groups of ultraviolet lamps 23, the two ends of the ultraviolet light frame 2 being fixed to the positions connected to the transparent slurry delivery pipes 16 inside the disinfection tank 1, and the ultraviolet lamps 23 being equidistantly distributed between the transparent slurry delivery pipes 16;

[0063] A circulating water tank 3 having a U-shaped water storage and fixed at the lower part of the disinfection tank 1;

[0064] A combined circulation pipe 4 is connected to a partition sealing sheet 48 in an inclined direction in the middle, the bottom end of the combined circulation pipe 4 is fixed to the inner side of the middle part of the circulating water tank 3, and the top end of the combined circulation pipe 4 is passed through the inside of the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16;

[0065] An exhaust frame 5 fixed to the top surface of the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16 and connected to the bottom of the partition sealing sheet 48;

[0066] A hot water circulation pump 6 fixed to the outside of the bottom of the disinfection tank 1 and connected to the bottom of the disinfection tank 1 and the inside of the circulation water tank 3;

[0067] The hot water circulation pump 6 starts to convey the hot water inside the sterilization tank 1, and the hot water circulation pump 6 conveys the hot water to circulate inside the combined circulation pipe 4 through the circulating water tank 3. The hot water flowing inside the combined circulation pipe 4 conducts heat to sterilize the syrup flowing inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16 at high temperature;

[0068] The ultraviolet light frame 2 is started to sterilize the thin-film flowing syrup inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16 through the ultraviolet lamp tube 23;

[0069] The beverage syrup processing technology comprises the following steps:

[0070] Step 1: Take the fruit that has been screened and washed, remove the core, and cut it into small pieces;

[0071] Step 2: Place the cut fruit in a juicer or crusher to squeeze out the pulp fiber and juice contained in the fruit;

[0072] Step 3: Put the fruit juice in a pot, add appropriate amount of water and boil over high heat, stirring constantly. When the fruit juice becomes thick, use a fine sieve or cloth bag to filter out the pomace;

[0073] Step 4: Add appropriate amount of sugar (50% to 100% of the weight of the fruit) to the filtered viscous fruit juice, and simmer over low heat until the sugar and juice blend into a viscous state;

[0074] Step 5: Take the fruit syrup for the finished beverage and send it into the disinfection tank 1. The syrup is preheated through the exhaust frame 5 on the top of the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16. Then the syrup flows to the liquid film flow cavity 49 between the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16 and the combined circulation pipe 4 and flows to the bottom of the disinfection tank 1. In this process, the high-temperature water source disinfection and sterilization method or the ultraviolet lamp 23 irradiation disinfection and sterilization method can be started according to the flow speed of the syrup. The high-temperature water source that continuously flows inside the combined circulation pipe 4 disinfects the syrup on the outer wall of the combined circulation pipe 4 at a constant temperature. The ultraviolet lamp 23 irradiates and disinfects the syrup flowing in a thin film on the inner wall of the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16. After the syrup is disinfected and sterilized, it flows to the top surface of the partition sealing piece 48, and is discharged through the syrup outlet 14 opened in the middle part of the disinfection tank 1 at the inclination angle of the partition sealing piece 48, completing the syrup disinfection and sterilization;

[0075] Step 6: After the disinfection and sterilization is completed, fill and seal the syrup.

[0076] The present invention provides a sterilization device and process for processing syrup for beverages. By isolating the ultraviolet light frame 2 inside the disinfection and sterilization tank 1 and the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16, any contact between the ultraviolet lamp tube 23 and the syrup can be completely avoided, thereby improving the service life of the ultraviolet lamp body. At the same time, a combined circulation pipe 4 is penetrated inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16, so that the syrup flowing inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16 can be in a thin-walled state, thereby improving the disinfection and sterilization quality of the syrup. A water supply pipe 38 is provided inside the combined circulation pipe 4, so that the combined circulation pipe 4 can also have a constant temperature heating function, thereby improving the disinfection and sterilization efficiency of the syrup. At the same time, a plurality of disinfection and sterilization functions are used in combination, so that high-quality disinfection and sterilization effects can be maintained even when the syrup has a high flow rate.

[0077] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0078] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0079] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0080] Example 1

[0081] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 12A sterilization device for processing syrup for beverages and a process thereof, wherein a sealing top cover 11 is provided at the top of the sterilizing tank 1, and the sealing top cover 11 is sealed and covered on the outer side of the top of the sterilizing tank 1, and a heating bottom cover 12 is provided at the bottom of the sterilizing tank 1, and the heating bottom cover 12 is sealed and covered on the outer side of the bottom of the sterilizing tank 1, and a thermometer 13 is provided above the side of the outer wall of the sterilizing tank 1, and the syrup outlet 14 is connected to the middle part of the side of the outer wall of the sterilizing tank 1, and two symmetrical groups of sealing plates 15 are fixed above the inner wall of the sterilizing tank 1, and transparent slurry delivery pipes 16 distributed in an annular shape and equidistantly are connected between the sealing plates 15, and both ends of the transparent slurry delivery pipes 16 are connected to the outer side of the sealing plate 15, and a water storage tank 17 is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the sterilizing tank 1.

[0082] The side of the heating bottom cover 12 connected to the disinfection tank 1 is fixed with distributed support bars 121 inside the disinfection tank 1, and the end of the support bar 121 away from the heating bottom cover 12 is connected to a heating tube 122. The center of the heating bottom cover 12 is connected to a circulating drain port 123.

[0083] The ultraviolet light frame 2 includes two groups of electrical fixing frames 21 , which are fixed to the outer surface of the sealing plate 15 . The electrical fixing frames 21 are internally connected with wires 22 . Both ends of the ultraviolet lamp 23 are connected between the two groups of electrical fixing frames 21 .

[0084] An ultraviolet light frame 2 is provided in the middle of the disinfection and sterilization tank 1, which can completely isolate the ultraviolet lamp body from the syrup when multiple groups of transparent slurry pipes 16 are used to disinfect and sterilize the syrup, thereby preventing the flowing syrup from adhering an oil layer to the surface of the ultraviolet lamp body, ensuring the long-term use stability of the ultraviolet lamp body, and reducing the maintenance steps of the ultraviolet lamp body, which is conducive to reducing the maintenance cost of ultraviolet disinfection and sterilization.

[0085] Example 2

[0086] The sterilization device and process for processing beverage syrup provided in Example 1 are further optimized. Specifically, Figure 1-Figure 12A water tank 31 is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the circulating water tank 3. The water tank 31 is located above the water storage bin 17. A parallel hot water chamber 32 is provided inside the water tank 31. A water inlet pipe 33 is connected to the center of the bottom surface of the water tank 31. One end of the water inlet pipe 33 passes through the outer wall of the disinfection tank 1 and extends to the outside. The outer wall of the water tank 31 is fixed with fixed plates 34 distributed in an annular manner and at equal intervals. The side of the fixed plate 34 away from the water tank 31 is fixed to the inner wall of the disinfection tank 1. An overflow port 35 is provided at a position where the fixing plate 34 is connected to the circulating water tank 3, and a water flow area 36 is formed between the overflow port 35 and the inner wall of the disinfection and sterilization tank 1. One side of the overflow port 35 is located between the water tank 31 and the circulating water tank 3 to form an exhaust area 37. The water flow area 36 and the exhaust area 37 are adjacent to each other and are separated by the fixing plate 34. The top surface of the fixing plate 34 is connected to a circular and equidistantly distributed water supply pipe 38, and the top of the water supply pipe 38 is passed through the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16.

[0087] The exhaust rack 5 includes an equidistantly enlarged steam preheating pipe 51, which is fixed on the top surface of the sealing plate 15. The steam preheating pipe 51 is misaligned with the opening position of the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16. A diversion pipe 52 is connected between the steam preheating pipes 51. The bottom surface of the steam preheating pipe 51 is connected to a circularly equidistantly distributed water tank connecting pipe 53. The bottom end of the water tank connecting pipe 53 is penetrated through the bottom surface of the air pipe perforation 482. The bottom end of the water tank connecting pipe 53 is fixedly sealed with the bottom surface of the air pipe perforation 482. The outer circle of the steam preheating pipe 51 is connected to an exhaust pipe 54, which is located on the outside of the disinfection and sterilization tank 1, and the output port of the exhaust pipe 54 is connected to a three-way valve 55.

[0088] The hot water circulation pump 6 includes a pump body 61, the water inlet of the pump body 61 is connected to the circulation drain port 123, the water outlet of the pump body 61 is connected to the water inlet pipe 33, and a reinforcement rod 62 is fixed on the upper outer wall of the hot water circulation pump 6, and the other end of the reinforcement rod 62 is fixed to the outer wall of the disinfection tank 1.

[0089] A water storage bin 17 is provided at the bottom of the disinfection and sterilization tank 1 and a circulating water tank 3 is provided inside the disinfection and sterilization tank 1, so that the disinfection and sterilization tank 1 has a second method of disinfecting and sterilizing the syrup. Hot water at a constant temperature is transported to the inside of the combined circulation pipe 4 through the water supply pipe 38 of the circulating water tank 3, so that the syrup can be sterilized by pasteurization, and there is no contact during the disinfection process, which is convenient for maintenance.

[0090] The setting of the exhaust rack 5 can discharge the steam generated by heating the water source inside the water storage tank 17 to the outside, and at the same time preheat the syrup through the steam, thereby increasing the heating speed of the syrup when it enters the disinfection and sterilization tank 1, which is beneficial to increasing the disinfection and sterilization effect of the syrup, and the steam inside the exhaust rack 5 can be recycled to improve energy utilization.

[0091] Example 3

[0092] The sterilization device for beverage syrup processing and the process thereof provided in Example 1 or 2 are further optimized. Specifically, Figure 1-Figure 12 As shown, the combined circulation pipe 4 includes a groove inner cover plate 41, and a water pressure ring 42 is fixed to the outer wall of the bottom surface of the groove inner cover plate 41, and a ring-shaped fixed rod 43 with equal spacing is fixed to the inner side of the water pressure ring 42, and the bottom end of the fixed rod 43 is fixed to the top surface of the water tank 31. The water pressure ring 42 and the top surface of the water tank 31 form a drainage area 46, and the groove inner cover plate 41 and the inner wall of the side of the water tank 31 form a U-shaped overflow area 47.

[0093] The top surface of the inner cover plate 41 of the trough is connected with a circular circulation sleeve 44 which is evenly distributed. The circulation sleeve 44 is passed through the transparent slurry pipe 16. The water supply pipe 38 is passed through the circulation sleeve 44. A hot water reflux chamber 45 is formed between the circulation sleeve 44 and the water supply pipe 38. The bottom of the hot water reflux chamber 45 is connected to the drainage area 46.

[0094] A sleeve through hole 481 is provided at the position where the partition sealing piece 48 is connected to the circulation sleeve 44 , and the circulation sleeve 44 is sealingly penetrated inside the sleeve through hole 481 . An air pipe through hole 482 is provided inside the partition sealing piece 48 that is offset from the sleeve through hole 481 .

[0095] A combined circulation pipe 4 is provided inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16 to form a liquid film flow cavity 49, so that the syrup flowing inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe 16 can flow downward in a thin film state, thereby improving the disinfection and sterilization quality of the syrup inside by ultraviolet rays.

[0096] The use process of a sterilization device for beverage syrup processing and a process thereof provided by the present invention is as follows:

[0097] The processed beverage syrup is pressurized by conveying equipment, so that the syrup continuously enters from the liquid inlet at the center of the top surface of the sealing top cover 11, and then the syrup flows to the top surface of the sealing plate 15 and is located between the steam preheating pipes 51. The syrup is heated by the steam preheating pipes 51 and flows to the inside of the transparent slurry pipe 16. Since the circulation sleeve 44 is penetrated into the transparent slurry pipe 16, the syrup will flow downward from the liquid film flow cavity 49 formed between the circulation sleeve 44 and the transparent slurry pipe 16.

[0098] As the syrup conveying equipment conveys the syrup, the syrup entering the disinfection tank 1 will exert pressure on the syrup above the sealing plate 15, causing the syrup to move quickly from the inside of the transparent slurry conveying pipe 16. After the syrup enters the transparent slurry conveying pipe 16, it will form a liquid film state according to the thickness of the liquid film flow cavity 49.

[0099] During the flow of syrup in the liquid film flow cavity 49, the ultraviolet light frame 2 installed between the sealing plates 15 will irradiate the transparent slurry delivery pipe with ultraviolet light through the ultraviolet lamp tube 23, and the syrup in the liquid film state will be quickly disinfected and sterilized by the ultraviolet light.

[0100] When the syrup flows slowly, the water source inside the water storage tank 17 can be heated by starting the heating pipe 122. The heated water source is absorbed by the pump body 61 through the circulation drain port 123, so that the high-temperature water source is pressurized and transported by the hot water circulation pump 6 into the water inlet pipe 33. After the water source enters the water inlet pipe 33, it will flow into the water tank 31. When the water source inside the water tank 31 is full, the high-temperature water source will flow to the top of the combined circulation pipe 4 through the water delivery pipe 38. When the water source flows to the top of the combined circulation pipe 4, the water source will flow from the top of the water delivery pipe 38 to the inside of the combined circulation pipe 4. Overflow, the water overflowing from the water supply pipe 38 will flow to the top of the circulating water tank 3, that is, above the water tank 31. As the water continues to accumulate above the circulating water tank 3, the water will cover the inner cover 41 of the combined circulating pipe 4. At this time, the bottom surface of the inner cover 41 is full of water and has a certain pressure. The water inside the water supply pipe 38 will gradually accumulate inside the inner sleeve after overflowing. When the water fills the inside of the circulating sleeve 44, the high-temperature water will conduct heat through the circulating sleeve 44 to disinfect and sterilize the liquid film syrup flowing on the outer wall of the circulating sleeve 44.

[0101] After the circulating water tank 3 and the circulating sleeve 44 are filled with water, as the hot water circulation pump 6 provides pressure for hot water delivery, the water will pass through the drainage area 46 formed between the water pressure ring 42 on the bottom surface of the tank cover 41 and the water tank 31, and flow to the position of the U-shaped overflow area 47. When the water reaches the overflow port 35 opened at the top of the U-shaped overflow area 47, the water will flow through the overflow port 35 to the inside of the water flow area 36 formed between the water tank 31 and the water storage tank 17. The water in the water flow area 36 will flow into the inside of the water storage tank 17, allowing the heating pipe 122 to be used for heating circulation.

[0102] The gas (steam) formed after the water source is heated will flow to the ground of the partition sealing piece 48 through the exhaust area 37 formed between the water tank 31 and the disinfection and sterilization tank 1. The steam pressure gradually increases and will flow to the inside of the steam preheating pipe 51 through the water tank 31 connecting pipe connected to the partition sealing piece 48, heating the steam preheating pipe 51, so that the steam preheating pipe 51 can preheat the syrup entering the disinfection and sterilization tank 1, thereby improving the efficiency of the subsequent heating of the syrup inside the transparent slurry pipe 16, which is beneficial to enhance the disinfection and sterilization effect.

[0103] After passing through the steam preheating tube 51 , the steam will gradually flow toward the outermost steam preheating tube 51 through the diversion tube 52 , and finally be discharged through the exhaust pipe 54 and the three-way valve 55 .

[0104] When the steam is discharged through the three-way valve 55, the flow direction of the steam can be changed according to the three-way valve 55. By connecting with different outlets of the three-way valve 55, the steam can be directed to a location where it needs to be used or reused, thereby realizing the reuse of the thermal energy of the steam.

[0105] The water inside the water storage tank 17 circulates repeatedly, and 100% of the heat can be recovered and reused.

[0106] When the processing volume of syrup increases, the ultraviolet light rack 2 and the high-temperature water source inside the water storage tank 17 can be started simultaneously to perform double disinfection and sterilization using pasteurization. Combined with the structure of the liquid membrane flow chamber 49, it can be ensured that the syrup can still be quickly disinfected and sterilized under high-speed flow conditions.

[0107] The syrup that has been disinfected and sterilized through the liquid film flow cavity 49 will flow to the top surface of the partition sealing piece 48, and the syrup will flow to the syrup outlet 14 according to the inclination of the partition sealing piece 48 to be discharged, thus completing the disinfection and sterilization of the syrup.

[0108] The beverage syrup processing technology and syrup sterilization device of the present invention have multiple disinfection and sterilization functions, and at the same time have high syrup conveying efficiency during the multiple disinfection and sterilization processes, and can ensure the disinfection and sterilization of the syrup and the processing and production speed.

[0109] The internal disinfection and sterilization equipment of the present invention is separated from the syrup, which can completely prevent the syrup from causing damage to the internal disinfection and sterilization equipment of the equipment or affecting the disinfection and sterilization effect. At the same time, no maintenance is required. When cleaning, only a high-speed flowing water source needs to be added to the liquid inlet of the sealed top cover 11 to flush the inside of the disinfection and sterilization tank 1, so that the internal cleaning of the disinfection and sterilization tank 1 can be quickly completed.

[0110] It should be noted that all pipelines in the present invention are made of transparent food-grade materials, and the light irradiated by the ultraviolet lamp 23 can irradiate all positions inside the disinfection tank 1.

[0111] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0112] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the accompanying drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned specific embodiments, or to perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, is also within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sterilization device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof, characterized in that: include: A sterilizing tank (1) having a transparent slurry delivery pipe (16) connected thereto in a sealed manner; An ultraviolet light frame (2) electrically connected to a plurality of groups of ultraviolet lamp tubes (23), wherein both ends of the ultraviolet light frame (2) are fixed to positions connected to transparent slurry delivery pipes (16) inside the disinfection tank (1), and the ultraviolet lamp tubes (23) are evenly distributed between the transparent slurry delivery pipes (16); A circulating water tank (3) having a U-shaped water storage structure and fixed at the lower part of the disinfection tank (1); A combined circulation pipe (4) is connected obliquely in the middle with a partition sealing sheet (48), the bottom end of the combined circulation pipe (4) is fixed to the inner side of the middle of the circulating water tank (3), and the top end of the combined circulation pipe (4) is passed through the inside of the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16); An exhaust frame (5) fixed on the top surface of the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16) and connected to the bottom of the partition sealing sheet (48); A hot water circulation pump (6) fixed to the outside of the bottom of the disinfection tank (1) and connected to the bottom of the disinfection tank (1) and the inside of the circulation water tank (3); The hot water circulation pump (6) starts to transport hot water to flow inside the sterilization tank (1), and the hot water circulation pump (6) transports hot water to circulate inside the combined circulation pipe (4) through the circulating water tank (3). The hot water flowing inside the combined circulation pipe (4) conducts heat to sterilize the syrup flowing inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16) at high temperature; The ultraviolet light frame (2) is started to sterilize the thin-film flowing syrup inside the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16) through the ultraviolet lamp tube (23); The beverage syrup processing technology comprises the following steps: Step 1: Take the fruit that has been screened and washed, remove the core, and cut it into small pieces; Step 2: Place the cut fruit in a juicer or crusher to squeeze out the pulp fiber and juice contained in the fruit; Step 3: Put the fruit juice in a pot, add appropriate amount of water and boil over high heat, stirring constantly. When the fruit juice becomes thick, use a fine sieve or cloth bag to filter out the pomace; Step 4: Add appropriate amount of sugar (50% to 100% of the weight of the fruit) to the filtered viscous fruit juice, and simmer over low heat until the sugar and juice blend into a viscous state; Step 5: Take the fruit syrup for beverage that has been boiled and send it into the disinfection tank (1). The syrup is preheated through the exhaust rack (5) on the top of the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16). Then, the syrup flows to the liquid film flow cavity (49) between the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16) and the combined circulation pipe (4) and flows to the bottom of the disinfection tank (1). During this process, the high-temperature water source disinfection and sterilization method or the ultraviolet lamp (23) disinfection and sterilization method can be started according to the flow speed of the syrup. The high-temperature water source that continuously flows inside the combined circulation pipe (4) disinfects the syrup on the outer wall of the combined circulation pipe (4) at a constant temperature. The ultraviolet lamp (23) disinfects and sterilizes the syrup that flows in a thin film on the inner wall of the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16). After the syrup is disinfected and sterilized, it flows to the top surface of the partition sealing plate (48) and is discharged through the syrup outlet (14) opened in the middle of the disinfection tank (1) at the inclined angle of the partition sealing plate (48). The disinfection and sterilization of the syrup is completed; Step 6: After the disinfection and sterilization is completed, fill and seal the syrup.

2. A sterilizing device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the disinfection tank (1) is provided with a sealing top cover (11), and the sealing top cover (11) is sealed and covered on the outer side of the top of the disinfection tank (1). The bottom of the disinfection tank (1) is provided with a heating bottom cover (12), and the heating bottom cover (12) is sealed and covered on the outer side of the bottom of the disinfection tank (1). A temperature measuring meter (13) is provided above the side of the outer wall of the disinfection tank (1). The syrup outlet (14) is connected to the middle part of the side of the outer wall of the disinfection tank (1). Two symmetrical groups of sealing plates (15) are fixed above the inner wall of the disinfection tank (1). Transparent slurry delivery pipes (16) distributed in an annular shape and equidistantly are connected between the sealing plates (15). Both ends of the transparent slurry delivery pipes (16) are connected to the outer side of the sealing plates (15). A water storage tank (17) is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the disinfection tank (1).

3. A sterilizing device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof according to claim 2, characterized in that: A side of the heating bottom cover (12) connected to the disinfection tank (1) is provided with support bars (121) arranged in a distributed manner and fixed inside the disinfection tank (1); an end of the support bar (121) away from the heating bottom cover (12) is connected to a heating pipe (122); and a circulating drain outlet (123) is connected to the center of the heating bottom cover (12).

4. A sterilizing device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ultraviolet light frame (2) comprises two groups of electrical fixing frames (21), wherein the electrical fixing frames (21) are fixed to the outer surface of the sealing plate (15), the electrical fixing frames (21) are internally connected with wires (22), and the two ends of the ultraviolet lamp tube (23) are connected between the two groups of electrical fixing frames (21).

5. A sterilizing device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water tank (31) is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the circulating water tank (3). The water tank (31) is located above the water storage tank (17). A parallel hot water chamber (32) is provided inside the water tank (31). A water inlet pipe (33) is connected at the center of the bottom surface of the water tank (31). One end of the water inlet pipe (33) penetrates the outer wall of the disinfection tank (1) and extends to the outside. The outer wall of the water tank (31) is fixed with fixing plates (34) distributed in an annular manner and at equal intervals. The side of the fixing plate (34) away from the water tank (31) is fixed to the inner wall of the disinfection tank (1). An overflow port (35) is provided at a position where the plate (34) is connected to the circulating water tank (3); a water flow area (36) is formed between the overflow port (35) and the inner wall of the disinfection tank (1); one side of the overflow port (35) is located between the water tank (31) and the circulating water tank (3) to form an exhaust area (37); the water flow area (36) and the exhaust area (37) are adjacent to each other and are spaced apart by a fixing plate (34); the top surface of the fixing plate (34) is connected to an annular water supply pipe (38) distributed at equal intervals; the top of the water supply pipe (38) is passed through the inside of the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16).

6. A sterilizing device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof according to claim 5, characterized in that: The combined circulation pipe (4) comprises a groove inner cover plate (41), a water pressure ring (42) is fixed on the outer wall of the bottom surface of the groove inner cover plate (41), and annular fixing rods (43) are fixed on the inner side of the water pressure ring (42) and are evenly distributed. The bottom ends of the fixing rods (43) are fixed to the top surface of the water tank (31), the water pressure ring (42) and the top surface of the water tank (31) form a drainage area (46), and the groove inner cover plate (41) and the inner wall of the side surface of the water tank (31) form a U-shaped overflow area (47).

7. A sterilizing device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top surface of the inner cover plate (41) of the trough is connected with a circular circulation sleeve (44) which is evenly distributed. The circulation sleeve (44) is inserted into the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16). The water supply pipe (38) is inserted into the circulation sleeve (44). A hot water reflux chamber (45) is formed between the circulation sleeve (44) and the water supply pipe (38). The bottom of the hot water reflux chamber (45) is connected to a drainage area (46).

8. A sterilizing device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof according to claim 2, characterized in that: A casing through hole (481) is provided at the position where the partition sealing piece (48) is connected to the circulation casing (44); the circulation casing (44) is sealingly penetrated inside the casing through hole (481); and a trachea through hole (482) is provided inside the partition sealing piece (48) and is offset from the casing through hole (481).

9. A sterilizing device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof according to claim 8, characterized in that: The exhaust rack (5) comprises an equidistantly enlarged steam preheating pipe (51), the steam preheating pipe (51) is fixed on the top surface of the sealing plate (15), the steam preheating pipe (51) and the opening position of the transparent slurry delivery pipe (16) are offset, the steam preheating pipes (51) are connected with a shunt pipe (52), the bottom surface of the steam preheating pipe (51) is connected with a ring-shaped equidistantly distributed water tank connecting pipe (53), the bottom end of the water tank connecting pipe (53) is penetrated through the bottom surface of the air pipe perforation (482), the bottom end of the water tank connecting pipe (53) is fixedly sealed with the bottom surface of the air pipe perforation (482), the outer ring of the steam preheating pipe (51) is connected with an exhaust pipe (54), the exhaust pipe (54) is located outside the disinfection tank (1), and the output port of the exhaust pipe (54) is connected with a three-way valve (55).

10. A sterilizing device for processing beverage syrup and a process thereof according to claim 9, characterized in that: The hot water circulation pump (6) comprises a pump body (61), the water inlet of the pump body (61) is connected to the circulation drain port (123), the water outlet of the pump body (61) is connected to the water inlet pipe (33), a reinforcement rod (62) is fixed above the outer wall of the hot water circulation pump (6), and the other end of the reinforcement rod (62) is fixed to the outer wall of the disinfection tank (1).

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