Wine-making horizontal distillation device and wine-making device

Abstract

The horizontal distillation device comprises a box body, the top of the box body is rotationally connected with a box cover, a bearing assembly is arranged between the box body and the box cover, and a supporting assembly is installed at the bottom of the box body; the distillation mechanism comprises a distillation tank, the distillation tank is fixed to the top of the box body, a distillation box is detachably connected into the distillation tank, a sealing plate is detachably connected to the top of the distillation box, a heating unit is installed in the distillation tank, and a discharge pipe is installed on the side face of the distillation tank; the stirring mechanism comprises a stirring assembly and a driving assembly, the stirring assembly is mounted in the distillation box, the driving assembly is mounted in the box body, and the driving assembly is in transmission fit with the stirring assembly; the condensation mechanism is connected with the discharge pipe; and the monitoring system is arranged in the distillation tank, is used for monitoring temperature and pressure, and is connected with the control unit. Operation convenience and device stability are both considered, and the large-scale production requirement is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of wine-making equipment, in particular to a wine-making horizontal distillation device and a wine-making device. Background Art

[0002] Distillation is a core step in the winemaking process, extracting and purifying alcohol and flavor compounds. Equipment performance directly impacts the yield, purity, and flavor profile of the wine. Horizontal distillation units are widely used in small and medium-sized wineries due to their moderate material loading capacity, ease of operation, and relatively balanced heat utilization.

[0003] However, the existing horizontal distillation device has many technical pain points in actual operation: First, the raw materials are prone to local accumulation in the distillation box. Traditional stirring mechanisms are mostly single-axis stirring, which makes it difficult to achieve all-round uniform turning of the materials, resulting in uneven heating of the raw materials, excessive distillation in some areas and loss of flavor substances, and incomplete distillation in some areas, resulting in waste of raw materials; second, the sealing performance of the distillation tank and the distillation box is poor, and the heat distribution of the heating unit is unreasonable, which is prone to local overheating and affects the stability of the distillation process; third, the connection design between the condensation mechanism and the distillation tank lacks specificity, and the steam loss during transmission and condensation is large, the condensation efficiency is low, and the wine recovery rate is reduced; fourth, there is a lack of integrated monitoring and control means, and it is impossible to accurately obtain the temperature and pressure parameters in the distillation tank in real time. Operators often rely on experience to adjust process parameters, which easily causes fluctuations in the distillation cycle and makes it difficult to ensure the consistency of product quality.

[0004] Therefore, in view of the problems existing in the existing horizontal distillation apparatus, such as uneven stirring, low thermal efficiency, poor condensation effect and monitoring lag, it is urgent to develop a horizontal distillation apparatus for brewing wine with optimized structure and integrated functions, so as to improve the automation level and product quality of brewing wine distillation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a wine-making horizontal distillation device and a wine-making device to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following solution: The present invention provides a winemaking horizontal distillation apparatus, comprising:

[0007] A box body, the top of which is rotatably connected to a box cover, a bearing assembly is provided between the box body and the box cover, and a supporting assembly is installed at the bottom of the box body;

[0008] a distillation mechanism comprising a distillation tank fixed to the top of the housing, a distillation box detachably connected to the distillation tank, a sealing plate detachably connected to the top of the distillation box, a heating unit installed in the distillation tank, and a discharge pipe installed on the side of the distillation tank;

[0009] A stirring mechanism, comprising a stirring assembly and a driving assembly, wherein the stirring assembly is installed in the distillation box, the driving assembly is installed in the box, and the driving assembly and the stirring assembly are in transmission cooperation;

[0010] a condensing mechanism connected to the discharge pipe;

[0011] A monitoring system is installed in the distillation tank and is used to monitor temperature and pressure. The monitoring system is connected to a control unit.

[0012] According to the wine-making horizontal distillation apparatus provided by the present invention, the heating unit includes a resistance heating plate, the resistance heating plate is installed on the inner wall of the distillation tank, and the resistance heating plate is connected to a PID temperature controller.

[0013] According to the horizontal distillation device for winemaking provided by the present invention, the stirring assembly includes a mounting shaft rotatably connected to the distillation box, the mounting shaft is horizontally arranged, stirring teeth are fixed on the outer wall of the mounting shaft, and a gap is provided between the stirring teeth and the inner wall of the distillation box.

[0014] According to the wine-making horizontal distillation device provided by the present invention, the driving assembly includes a driving motor, the driving motor is fixed in the box body, the output shaft of the driving motor is fixedly connected to the driving sprocket, the side of the distillation tank is rotatably connected to the transmission shaft, the transmission shaft is axially connected to the installation shaft, and a driven sprocket group is fixed to the end of the transmission shaft, and the driven sprocket group and the driving sprocket are matched through chain transmission.

[0015] According to the wine-making horizontal distillation device provided by the present invention, the condensing mechanism includes a fixed frame, a mounting box is fixed on the top of the fixed frame, a cooling fan is installed on the top of the mounting box, a spiral condenser is installed in the mounting box, the top of the spiral condenser is connected to the discharge pipe through a connecting pipe, a negative pressure pump is installed on the connecting pipe, a recovery barrel is installed at the bottom of the mounting box, the recovery barrel is connected to the bottom of the condenser, a discharge port is opened at the bottom of the recovery barrel, and a control valve is installed on the discharge port.

[0016] According to the wine-making horizontal distillation apparatus provided by the present invention, the monitoring system includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, and both the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor are installed in the distillation tank.

[0017] According to the wine-making horizontal distillation device provided by the present invention, two groups of the supporting components are provided, and the two groups of the supporting components are symmetrically installed on both sides of the box cover. The supporting components include a first supporting plate and a second supporting plate. The corner parts of the first supporting plate and the second supporting plate are rotatably connected, one end of the first supporting plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box cover, and one end of the second supporting plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box.

[0018] According to the horizontal distillation device for brewing wine provided by the present invention, four groups of support assemblies are provided at the bottom of the box body, and the four groups of support assemblies are symmetrically arranged in pairs. The support assemblies include a support screw and a base. The support screw is vertically threadedly connected to the bottom of the box body, and the base is fixed to the bottom of the support screw.

[0019] A wine-making device comprises a wine-making horizontal distillation device.

[0020] The present invention discloses the following technical effects:

[0021] The transmission cooperation between the stirring assembly and the driving assembly of the present invention realizes all-round turning of the raw materials, solves the problem of local uneven heating in traditional devices, and improves the utilization rate of raw materials and the consistency of wine flavor.

[0022] The double sealing design of the distillation box and the sealing plate, the box body and the box cover of the present invention reduces steam leakage; the heat of the heating unit is concentrated on the distillation box, reducing heat energy loss.

[0023] The adaptive connection between the condensing mechanism and the discharge pipe of the present invention shortens the steam transmission path, reduces steam loss, and improves the wine recovery rate.

[0024] The monitoring system of the present invention is linked with the control unit to provide real-time feedback and adjust temperature and pressure parameters, thereby avoiding manual operation errors, ensuring the stability of the distillation process, and improving the uniformity of product quality.

[0025] The detachable design of the distillation box of the present invention facilitates the loading and unloading of raw materials and the cleaning of the equipment. The horizontal structure is combined with the support assembly, taking into account both the convenience of operation and the stability of the device, and is suitable for large-scale production needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the horizontal distillation apparatus for brewing wine according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the distillation mechanism of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the condensing mechanism of the present invention.

[0031] Among them, 1. Box body; 2. Box cover; 3. Distillation tank; 4. Distillation box; 5. Sealing plate; 6. Discharge pipe; 7. Drive motor; 8. Drive sprocket; 9. Transmission shaft; 10. Driven sprocket group; 11. Fixed bracket; 12. Installation box; 13. Cooling fan; 14. Spiral condenser; 15. Negative pressure pump; 16. Recovery barrel; 17. Load-bearing assembly; 18. Support screw; 19. Base; 20. Control valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 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 making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-4 The present invention provides a wine-making horizontal distillation device, comprising:

[0035] The box body 1 has a box cover 2 rotatably connected to the top of the box body 1, a bearing assembly 17 is provided between the box body 1 and the box cover 2, and a supporting assembly is installed at the bottom of the box body 1;

[0036] The distillation mechanism includes a distillation tank 3, which is fixed to the top of the housing 1. A distillation box 4 is detachably connected to the distillation tank 3. A sealing plate 5 is detachably connected to the top of the distillation box 4. A heating unit is installed in the distillation tank 3. A discharge pipe 6 is installed on the side of the distillation tank 3.

[0037] The stirring mechanism includes a stirring assembly and a driving assembly. The stirring assembly is installed in the distillation box 4, and the driving assembly is installed in the box body 1. The driving assembly and the stirring assembly are in transmission cooperation;

[0038] A condensing mechanism connected to the discharge pipe 6;

[0039] The monitoring system is installed in the distillation tank 3 and is used to monitor the temperature and pressure. The monitoring system is connected to the control unit.

[0040] During operation, the present invention first opens the lid 2 and places the brewing materials to be distilled into the distillation tank 4. After closing the lid 2, the support assembly 17 ensures that the distillation tank 4 is sealed against the housing 1, and the support assembly stabilizes the entire device. The heating unit of the distillation mechanism is activated to heat the medium (such as water or thermal oil) in the distillation tank 3. The heat is transferred to the raw materials inside through the walls of the distillation tank 4, causing the alcohol and flavor substances in the raw materials to evaporate and form steam. During the distillation process, the drive assembly drives the stirring assembly to operate within the distillation tank 4. The multi-angle stirring blades ensure that the raw materials are evenly contacted with the tank walls for heating, avoiding uneven distillation caused by localized accumulation. The steam generated by distillation enters the condensing mechanism through the discharge pipe 6 on the side of the distillation tank 3. Under the action of condensation, it liquefies to form liquor, completing the conversion of steam into liquid. The monitoring system collects real-time temperature and pressure data within the distillation tank 3 and transmits it to the control unit. If the parameters deviate from the set range, the control unit can automatically adjust the power of the heating unit or the speed of the stirring assembly to ensure a stable distillation process. After the distillation is completed, the heating unit is turned off, the box cover 2 is opened and the distillation box 4 is taken out, and the residue in the distillation tank 3 is discharged through the discharge pipe 6, completing a distillation cycle.

[0041] According to a further optimization scheme, the heating unit includes a resistance heating plate, which is installed on the inner wall of the distillation tank 3 and is connected to a PID temperature controller.

[0042] The resistance heater is mounted on the inner wall of the distillation tank 3. When powered, it generates heat through the thermal effect of the current, directly heating the medium (such as water or thermal oil) within the distillation tank 3. The heat is then transferred through the tank wall to the raw materials in the distillation box 4. A PID temperature controller is linked to the resistance heater. By collecting the temperature signal from the distillation tank 3 (provided by a temperature sensor) in real time and calculating it using a proportional-integral-differential algorithm, it dynamically adjusts the power supplied to the resistance heater. When the actual temperature is lower than the set value, the power is increased to enhance the heating intensity. When the temperature approaches the set value, the power is gradually reduced to avoid overshoot. When the temperature fluctuates, the integral link eliminates steady-state errors, achieving precise control of the distillation temperature within ±0.5°C, ensuring a stable heating process and reasonable energy consumption.

[0043] A further optimized solution is that the stirring assembly includes a mounting shaft rotatably connected to the distillation box 4, the mounting shaft is horizontally arranged, stirring teeth are fixed on the outer wall of the mounting shaft, and a gap is set between the stirring teeth and the inner wall of the distillation box 4.

[0044] The mounting shaft rotates horizontally within the distillation chamber 4, with its axis parallel to the horizontal structure of the distillation chamber 4, ensuring that the stirring range covers most of the chamber. The stirring teeth on the outer wall of the mounting shaft are spiral or staggered, creating a shearing and pushing effect on the raw material during rotation: the spiral teeth propel the raw material axially, while the staggered teeth create radial tumbling. These two combined effects create a three-dimensional motion trajectory for the raw material within the distillation chamber 4. The spacing between the stirring teeth and the inner wall of the distillation chamber 4 (typically 3-5 cm) not only prevents wear caused by direct friction between the teeth and the chamber wall, but also prevents the raw material from adhering to the chamber wall and accumulating. This ensures that the raw material is fully tumbled even in the edge areas, improving heating uniformity.

[0045] To further optimize the solution, the drive assembly includes a drive motor 7, which is fixed in the box body 1. The output shaft of the drive motor 7 is fixedly connected to the drive sprocket 8. The side of the distillation tank 3 is rotatably connected to the transmission shaft 9. The transmission shaft 9 is axially connected to the installation shaft. The end of the transmission shaft 9 is fixed with a driven sprocket group 10, and the driven sprocket group 10 and the drive sprocket 8 are matched through a chain transmission.

[0046] Drive motor 7, serving as the power source, is fixed within housing 1. Its output shaft rotates drive sprocket 8, which in turn transmits power to driven sprocket assembly 10 via a chain. Driven sprocket assembly 10 is rigidly connected to drive shaft 9, the other end of which is axially coupled to the mounting shaft of the stirring assembly (a coupling is used to transmit torque), thereby driving the mounting shaft and stirring teeth to rotate synchronously. The sprocket and chain transmission feature precise transmission ratios and stable torque transmission, ensuring a linear correspondence between the stirring assembly speed and the motor output speed. Furthermore, the chain drive can accommodate the installation gap between the distillation tank 3 and housing 1, preventing transmission failure due to equipment vibration and ensuring continuous and reliable stirring action.

[0047] A further optimized solution is provided, in which the condensing mechanism includes a fixing frame 11, a mounting box 12 is fixed on the top of the fixing frame 11, a cooling fan 13 is installed on the top of the mounting box 12, a spiral condensing tube 14 is installed in the mounting box 12, the top of the spiral condensing tube 14 is connected to the discharge pipe 6 through a connecting pipe, a negative pressure pump 15 is installed on the connecting pipe, a recovery bucket 16 is installed at the bottom of the mounting box 12, the recovery bucket 16 is connected to the bottom of the condensing tube, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the recovery bucket 16, and a control valve 20 is installed on the discharge port.

[0048] The steam generated by distillation enters the connecting pipe through the discharge pipe 6, and the negative pressure pump 15 forms a micro-negative pressure environment (pressure slightly lower than atmospheric pressure) in the connecting pipe and the condenser through the suction effect, which accelerates the flow rate of steam and reduces the retention loss of steam during the transmission process. After the steam enters the spiral condenser 14, its winding structure greatly increases the contact area between the steam and the inner wall of the tube, extending the condensation path. The cooling fan 13 on the top of the installation box 12 blows cold air into the box. When the airflow passes through the outer wall of the condenser, it takes away the heat, causing the steam in the tube to quickly cool down and liquefy. The liquefied wine flows downward along the inner wall of the spiral tube and eventually flows into the recovery barrel 16 at the bottom. The discharge port at the bottom of the recovery barrel 16 can control the discharge of the wine through the control valve 20, realizing batch collection or continuous discharge to meet different production needs.

[0049] To further optimize the solution, the monitoring system includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, both of which are installed in the distillation tank 3.

[0050] The temperature sensor monitors the medium temperature in the distillation tank 3 in real time, and the data is transmitted to the PID temperature controller to provide a basis for the adjustment of the heating unit; the humidity sensor monitors the steam pressure in the distillation tank 3. When the pressure exceeds the set threshold, the control unit can reduce the pressure by adjusting the heating power or opening the pressure relief valve to avoid the risk of overpressure; at the same time, the humidity (or pressure) change can indirectly reflect the distillation progress, providing a reference for the operator to judge the distillation end point, and realizing dynamic monitoring of the distillation process.

[0051] A further optimized solution is that two groups of bearing assemblies 17 are provided, and the two groups of bearing assemblies 17 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the box cover 2. The bearing assemblies 17 include a first bearing plate and a second bearing plate. The corner parts of the first bearing plate and the second bearing plate are rotatably connected, one end of the first bearing plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box cover 2, and one end of the second bearing plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box body 1.

[0052] When the box cover 2 is closed, the first supporting plate and the second supporting plate of the two groups of supporting components 17 are in a folded state, and the box cover 2 is tightly pressed against the top of the box body 1 through the supporting force of the rotating connection, thereby enhancing the sealing performance; when the box cover 2 is opened, as the box cover 2 flips around the rotating axis, the first supporting plate and the second supporting plate gradually unfold into a straight line, and the box cover 2 is fixed in the open position through the rigid support of the two, thereby preventing the box cover 2 from shaking freely, facilitating the loading and unloading operations of the distillation box 4, and reducing the force exerted by the operator to open the box cover 2.

[0053] To further optimize the solution, four groups of support components are provided at the bottom of the box body 1. The four groups of support components are arranged symmetrically in pairs. The support components include a support screw 18 and a base 19. The support screw 18 is vertically threadedly connected to the bottom of the box body 1, and the base 19 is fixed to the bottom of the support screw 18.

[0054] The length of support screws 18 extending from the bottom of chamber 1 can be adjusted by rotating them. The four support assemblies work together to horizontally align chamber 1. If the ground is uneven, the length of the corresponding screws is adjusted to maintain chamber 1 level. This prevents tilting of the medium in distillation tank 3, which could lead to uneven liquid levels and affect heating uniformity. The base 19 increases the contact area with the ground, reducing the ground pressure of the device. Friction also enhances overall stability, preventing displacement caused by equipment vibration during distillation.

[0055] A wine-making device comprises a wine-making horizontal distillation device.

[0056] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0057] The embodiments described above are merely descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by persons skilled in the art should fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A winemaking horizontal distillation apparatus, characterized in that: include: A box body (1), the top of the box body (1) is rotatably connected to a box cover (2), a bearing assembly (17) is provided between the box body (1) and the box cover (2), and a supporting assembly is installed at the bottom of the box body (1); A distillation mechanism, the distillation mechanism comprising a distillation tank (3), the distillation tank (3) being fixed to the top of the housing (1), a distillation box (4) being detachably connected to the inside of the distillation tank (3), a sealing plate (5) being detachably connected to the top of the distillation box (4), a heating unit being installed in the distillation tank (3), and a discharge pipe (6) being installed on the side of the distillation tank (3); A stirring mechanism, the stirring mechanism comprising a stirring assembly and a driving assembly, the stirring assembly being installed in the distillation box (4), the driving assembly being installed in the box body (1), and the driving assembly and the stirring assembly being in transmission cooperation; a condensing mechanism connected to the discharge pipe (6); A monitoring system is installed in the distillation tank (3) and is used to monitor temperature and pressure. The monitoring system is connected to a control unit.

2. A winemaking horizontal distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating unit comprises a resistance heating plate, which is installed on the inner wall of the distillation tank (3) and is connected to a PID temperature controller.

3. A winemaking horizontal distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly comprises a mounting shaft rotatably connected to the distillation box (4), the mounting shaft being arranged horizontally, a stirring tooth being fixed on the outer wall of the mounting shaft, and a gap being provided between the stirring tooth and the inner wall of the distillation box (4).

4. A winemaking horizontal distillation apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a driving motor (7), which is fixed in the housing (1); the output shaft of the driving motor (7) is fixedly connected to a driving sprocket (8); the side of the distillation tank (3) is rotatably connected to a transmission shaft (9); the transmission shaft (9) is axially connected to the installation shaft; a driven sprocket group (10) is fixed to the end of the transmission shaft (9); and the driven sprocket group (10) and the driving sprocket (8) are matched through a chain transmission.

5. A winemaking horizontal distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensing mechanism comprises a fixing frame (11), a mounting box (12) is fixed on the top of the fixing frame (11), a cooling fan (13) is installed on the top of the mounting box (12), a spiral condensing tube (14) is installed in the mounting box (12), the top end of the spiral condensing tube (14) is connected to the discharge tube (6) through a connecting tube, a negative pressure pump (15) is installed on the connecting tube, a recovery bucket (16) is installed at the bottom of the mounting box (12), the recovery bucket (16) is connected to the bottom of the condensing tube, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the recovery bucket (16), and a control valve (20) is installed on the discharge port.

6. A winemaking horizontal distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring system comprises a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, and both the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor are installed in the distillation tank (3).

7. A winemaking horizontal distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bearing components (17) are provided in two groups, and the two groups of bearing components (17) are symmetrically installed on both sides of the box cover (2). The bearing components (17) include a first bearing plate and a second bearing plate. The corner portions of the first bearing plate and the second bearing plate are rotatably connected. One end of the first bearing plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box cover (2), and one end of the second bearing plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box body (1).

8. A winemaking horizontal distillation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four groups of support assemblies are provided at the bottom of the box body (1), and the four groups of support assemblies are symmetrically arranged in pairs. The support assemblies include support screws (18) and bases (19). The support screws (18) are vertically threadedly connected to the bottom of the box body (1), and the bases (19) are fixed to the bottom of the support screws (18).

9. A wine-making device, characterized in that: The invention comprises the wine-making horizontal distillation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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