Ultrasonic device for wine fermentation tank

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of fermentation equipment, and discloses an ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank, which comprises a tank body and also comprises a hollow ring, the hollow ring is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the tank body, the hollow ring is filled with gas with high thermal expansion coefficient, and the surface of the hollow ring is horizontally and fixedly communicated with a hollow pipe; a through hole communicated with the outside is formed in the top end of the hollow pipe; the detection assembly is arranged in the hollow pipe, and the detection assembly is used for intermittently monitoring the temperature in the tank body through the hollow ring; the ultrasonic assembly is arranged on the surface of the tank body, and the ultrasonic assembly is used for performing ultrasonic vibration on the raw materials in the tank body. The ultrasonic intensity can be automatically adjusted in real time in the ultrasonic working project, the position of the ultrasonic vibrator can be adaptively changed in the intensity adjusting process, the ultrasonic uniformity of materials in the tank body is guaranteed, and then the using effect of the equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fermentation equipment technology, and more particularly to an ultrasonic device for wine fermentation tanks. Background Technology

[0002] Wine fermentation tanks are crucial equipment in the winemaking process, primarily used to convert grape juice into alcohol during fermentation. During this process, yeast converts the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol within the tank, while simultaneously producing carbon dioxide and other byproducts. Wine fermentation tanks come in different types, typically varying according to their materials, size, and function. An ultrasonic device within the wine fermentation tank is a device that uses ultrasonic technology to process the wine, often used to improve the efficiency and quality of the fermentation process. Ultrasonic waves can promote yeast activity, increase the fermentation speed, and also help break down grape skins, releasing more juice and aromas, thus optimizing the wine's flavor.

[0003] Current ultrasonic devices for wine fermentation tanks are not only fixed in location, but also lack the function of detecting the internal temperature of the fermentation tank. As a result, when the ultrasonic device is working, it causes the material inside the fermentation tank to vibrate, causing temperature changes. This leads to a higher internal temperature in the fermentation tank, and when the temperature rises, it reduces the effect of wine fermentation. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an ultrasonic device for wine fermentation tanks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems existing in the prior art by proposing an ultrasonic device for wine fermentation tanks.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank includes a tank body, a discharge pipe with a valve installed at the bottom of the tank body surface, and a feed inlet with a cover plate at the top of the tank body, and further includes: Hollow ring, the hollow ring is fixedly fitted to the surface of the tank, the hollow ring is filled with a gas with a high coefficient of thermal expansion, and the hollow ring is made of a heat-conducting material. A hollow tube is horizontally fixedly installed on the surface of the hollow ring, and the top of the hollow tube has a through hole that communicates with the outside. The detection component is located inside the hollow tube and is used to intermittently monitor the internal temperature of the tank through the hollow ring. An ultrasonic component is installed on the surface of the tank and is used to ultrasonically vibrate the raw materials inside the tank. A control component is installed on the tank and the ultrasonic component, and is used to control the vibration intensity of the ultrasonic component.

[0006] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a mounting plate is horizontally fixedly installed on the surface of the tank, and the control component is also installed on the mounting plate. The mounting plate is used to support and position the control component, ensuring the stability of use.

[0007] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the ultrasonic component includes: an annular slide, which is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the tank, and four ultrasonic transducers evenly distributed in a ring are slidably installed inside the annular slide. The annular slide is used to limit the ultrasonic transducers and also ensures the connection between the tank and the ultrasonic transducers.

[0008] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a notched ring is fixedly installed at the top of the four ultrasonic transducers, and the notched ring is made of conductive material. The notched ring and the four ultrasonic transducers are electrically connected. An arc-shaped block is fixedly installed at the notch of the notched ring. The arc-shaped block is made of insulating material. The notched ring and the arc-shaped block cooperate to form a ring, which ensures the stability of the notched ring.

[0009] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the control component includes: two side plates, both side plates are vertically fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate, and a resistor is horizontally fixedly installed between the two side plates. The resistor is cylindrical and is used to adjust the current passing through the ultrasonic transducer to control the ultrasonic intensity of the ultrasonic transducer.

[0010] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a guide post is also horizontally fixed between the two side plates. The guide post is located above the resistor. A conductive slider is slidably sleeved on the surface of the guide post. The conductive slider is Λ-shaped. The bottom ends of the conductive slider are slidably disposed on the surface of the resistor. The shape of the conductive slider is used to facilitate its stable horizontal movement. The guide post and the conductive slider are electrically connected.

[0011] As a further technical solution of the present invention, each side plate is equipped with a second terminal for electrical connection of the guide post, and an ultrasonic generator with its own power supply is installed on the top of the mounting plate. The ultrasonic generator is electrically connected to the corresponding second terminal through a third connecting line. A first connecting line is also connected to the second terminal connected to the third connecting line, and the other end of the first connecting line is fixedly installed at the bottom of one end of the notch ring.

[0012] As a further technical solution of the present invention, each side plate is equipped with a first terminal that is electrically connected to the resistor, and a second connecting wire is electrically connected to the corresponding first terminal. The other end of the second connecting wire is installed at the bottom of the corresponding end of the notch ring. The first connecting wire, the second connecting wire and the third connecting wire are used to electrically connect the ultrasonic generator and the ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic intensity of the ultrasonic transducer can be automatically adjusted through the resistor.

[0013] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a connecting rod is vertically and rotatably installed at the bottom of the notched ring, and a movable rod is rotatably installed at the end of the connecting rod. The other end of the movable rod is rotatably installed on the side of the conductive slider. The movement of the conductive slider can drive the notched ring to rotate through the movable rod and the connecting rod. Furthermore, the notched ring can drive the ultrasonic transducer to change position, avoiding the situation where the ultrasonic transducer is always in the same position, causing uneven ultrasound and increased interference temperature.

[0014] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the detection component includes: a sliding disk, which is slidably disposed inside a hollow tube, a telescopic rod fixedly installed at the end face of the sliding disk and installed at the inner end of the hollow tube, a spring sleeved on the surface of the telescopic rod, the telescopic rod being used to limit the sliding disk, the spring being used to reset the sliding disk, and a U-shaped rod fixedly disposed on the side of the conductive slider, the other end of the U-shaped rod passing through the end of the hollow tube and fixedly installed on the end face of the sliding disk, the U-shaped rod being used to connect the sliding disk and the conductive slider so that they can move together.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention, through the configuration of detection components, ultrasonic components, and control components, enables automatic and real-time adjustment of the ultrasonic intensity during ultrasonic operation. Furthermore, during the intensity adjustment process, the position of the ultrasonic transducer can be adaptively changed, ensuring the uniformity of ultrasonic treatment on the materials inside the tank, thereby improving the effectiveness of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank proposed in this invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ultrasonic device for wine fermentation tanks proposed in this invention after the tank body has been removed; Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the notched ring structure of an ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank proposed in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hollow ring cross-sectional structure of an ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank proposed in this invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the hollow tube structure of an ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank proposed in this invention. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank proposed in this invention after removing the mounting plate.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Tank body; 2. Feed inlet; 3. Annular slide; 4. Ultrasonic transducer; 5. Notched ring; 6. Arc block; 7. Hollow ring; 8. Mounting plate; 9. Ultrasonic generator; 10. Hollow tube; 11. Side plate; 12. Resistor; 13. First terminal; 14. Second terminal; 15. First connecting wire; 16. Second connecting wire; 17. Connecting rod; 18. Movable rod; 19. Guide post; 20. Conductive slider; 21. Slide plate; 22. Telescopic rod; 23. Spring; 24. U-shaped rod. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 7 An ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank includes a tank body 1, a discharge pipe with a valve installed at the bottom of the surface of the tank body 1, and a feed inlet 2 with a cover plate at the top of the tank body 1. It also includes a hollow ring 7, a detection component, an ultrasonic component, and a control component. The hollow ring 7 is fixedly fitted onto the surface of the tank body 1, and is filled with a gas with a high coefficient of thermal expansion. The hollow ring 7 is made of a thermally conductive material. A hollow tube 10 is horizontally fixedly installed on the surface of the hollow ring 7, and the top of the hollow tube 10 has a through hole communicating with the outside. The detection component is located inside the hollow tube 10 and is used to intermittently monitor the internal temperature of the tank body 1 through the hollow ring 7. The ultrasonic component is located on the surface of the tank body 1 and is used to ultrasonically vibrate the raw materials inside the tank body 1. The control component is located on the tank body 1 and the ultrasonic component and is used to control the vibration intensity of the ultrasonic component. During the ultrasonic operation, the ultrasonic intensity can be automatically and in real time adjusted. In addition, the position of the ultrasonic transducer 4 can be adaptively changed during the intensity adjustment process to ensure the uniformity of ultrasonic treatment on the material inside the tank 1.

[0021] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 6 In a preferred embodiment, a mounting plate 8 is horizontally fixedly mounted on the surface of the tank 1, and the control component is also mounted on the mounting plate 8. The mounting plate 8 is used to support and position the control component, ensuring the stability of use.

[0022] Please see the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, the ultrasonic component includes: an annular slide 3, which is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the tank 1, and four ultrasonic transducers 4 are slidably installed inside the annular slide 3 in a uniformly distributed annular pattern. The annular slide 3 is used to limit the ultrasonic transducers 4 and also ensures the connection between the tank 1 and the ultrasonic transducers 4.

[0023] Please see the appendix Figure 2 -Appendix Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, a notched ring 5 is fixedly installed at the top of each of the four ultrasonic transducers 4. The notched ring 5 is made of conductive material and is electrically connected to the four ultrasonic transducers 4. An arc-shaped block 6 is fixedly installed at the notch of the notched ring 5. The arc-shaped block 6 is made of insulating material. The notched ring 5 and the arc-shaped block 6 cooperate to form a ring, ensuring the stability of the notched ring 5.

[0024] Please see the appendix Figure 2 -Appendix Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, the control component includes: a side plate 11, there are two side plates 11, both side plates 11 are vertically fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate 8, and a resistor 12 is horizontally fixedly installed between the two side plates 11. The resistor 12 is cylindrical and is used to adjust the current passing through the ultrasonic transducer 4 to control the ultrasonic intensity of the ultrasonic transducer 4.

[0025] Please see the appendix Figure 3 -Appendix Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, a guide post 19 is horizontally fixed between the two side plates 11. The guide post 19 is located above the resistor 12. A conductive slider 20 is slidably sleeved on the surface of the guide post 19. The conductive slider 20 is Λ-shaped. The bottom ends of the conductive slider 20 are slidably disposed on the surface of the resistor 12. The shape of the conductive slider 20 is designed to facilitate its stable horizontal movement. The guide post 19 and the conductive slider 20 are electrically connected.

[0026] Please see the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, each side plate 11 is equipped with a second terminal 14 electrically connected to a guide post 19. An ultrasonic generator 9 with its own power supply is installed on the top of the mounting plate 8. The ultrasonic generator 9 is electrically connected to the corresponding second terminal 14 via a third connecting line. A first connecting line 15 is also connected to the second terminal 14 connected to the third connecting line. The other end of the first connecting line 15 is fixedly installed at the bottom of one end of the notch ring 5.

[0027] Please see the appendix Figure 3 -Appendix Figure 7In a preferred embodiment, each side plate 11 is equipped with a first terminal 13 that is electrically connected to the resistor 12. A second connecting line 16 is electrically connected to the corresponding first terminal 13. The other end of the second connecting line 16 is installed at the bottom of the corresponding end of the notch ring 5. The first connecting line 15, the second connecting line 16 and the third connecting line are used to electrically connect the ultrasonic generator 9 and the ultrasonic transducer 4. The ultrasonic intensity of the ultrasonic transducer 4 can be automatically adjusted through the resistor 12.

[0028] Please see the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, a connecting rod 17 is vertically rotatably mounted at the bottom of the notched ring 5, and a movable rod 18 is rotatably mounted at the end of the connecting rod 17. The other end of the movable rod 18 is rotatably mounted on the side of the conductive slider 20. The movement of the conductive slider 20 can drive the notched ring 5 to rotate through the movable rod 18 and the connecting rod 17. Furthermore, the notched ring 5 can drive the ultrasonic transducer 4 to change position, avoiding the situation where the ultrasonic transducer 4 is always in the same position, causing uneven ultrasound and increased interference temperature.

[0029] Please see the appendix Figure 3 -Appendix Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, the detection component includes: a slide plate 21, which is slidably disposed inside the hollow tube 10; a telescopic rod 22 fixed to the end face of the slide plate 21 and installed at the inner end of the hollow tube 10; a spring 23 sleeved on the surface of the telescopic rod 22; the telescopic rod 22 is used to limit the slide plate 21; the spring 23 is used to reset the slide plate 21; and a U-shaped rod 24 is fixed to the side of the conductive slider 20. The other end of the U-shaped rod 24 passes through the end of the hollow tube 10 and is fixedly installed on the end face of the slide plate 21. The U-shaped rod 24 is used to connect the slide plate 21 and the conductive slider 20 so that they can move together.

[0030] The raw materials for winemaking are added into the tank 1. Then, the current is transmitted to the notched ring 5 through the ultrasonic generator 9, the first connecting line 15 and the third connecting line. The current is transmitted to the ultrasonic transducer 4 through the second connecting line 16, the resistor 12 and the guide post 19 to form a circuit so that the ultrasonic transducer 4 can work. The operation of the ultrasonic transducer 4 will drive the annular slide 3 and the tube to vibrate. Ultrasonic waves can promote the activity of yeast, increase the fermentation speed of yeast, and also help to break the skin, release more juice and aroma, and optimize the flavor of wine. When the ultrasonic transducer 4 is working, it causes the material inside the tank 1 to move, which in turn raises the temperature inside the tank 1. The gas with a high coefficient of thermal expansion inside the hollow ring 7 expands due to heat, pushing the slide plate 21 to move. The movement of the slide plate 21 drives the U-shaped rod 24 to move and causes the spring 23 to generate elastic force. The movement of the U-shaped rod 24 drives the conductive slider 20 to move. The movement of the conductive slider 20 not only changes the position of the conductive slider 20 on the resistor 12 (changing the resistance), but also drives the movable rod 18 to move. This further increases the resistance between the ultrasonic generator 9 and the ultrasonic transducer, which further reduces the ultrasonic intensity of the ultrasonic transducer 4 and reduces the heat generation inside the tank 1. In addition, the movement of the movable rod 18 drives the connecting rod 17 to move. The movement of the connecting rod 17 drives the notched ring 5 to rotate. The rotation of the notched ring 5 drives the ultrasonic transducer 4 to change its position, so as to achieve uniformity of the ultrasonic effect of the ultrasonic transducer 4 on the tank 1 and avoid the ultrasonic transducer 4 always working in one position, which would lead to local overheating. If the temperature inside the tank 1 is low during the operation of the ultrasonic generator 9, the external air pressure will squeeze the slide plate 21 to move closer to the hollow ring 7. Then the U-shaped rod 24 will drive the conductive slider 20 to move closer to the first connecting line 15 and the second connecting line 16, further reducing the resistance between the ultrasonic generator 9 and the ultrasonic transducer 4, and further increasing the ultrasonic intensity of the ultrasonic transducer 4. In summary, the ultrasonic intensity can be automatically and in real time adjusted during ultrasonic operation, and the position of the ultrasonic transducer 4 can be adaptively changed during the intensity adjustment process, ensuring the uniformity of ultrasonic waves to the material inside the tank 1, thereby improving the effectiveness of the equipment.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that, Also includes: Hollow ring (7), the hollow ring (7) is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the tank (1), the hollow ring (7) is filled with a gas with a high coefficient of thermal expansion, and a hollow tube (10) is horizontally fixedly installed on the surface of the hollow ring (7), and a through hole communicating with the outside is opened at the top of the hollow tube (10). The detection component is disposed inside the hollow tube (10) and is used to intermittently monitor the internal temperature of the tank (1) through the hollow ring (7); An ultrasonic component is disposed on the surface of the tank (1) and is used to ultrasonically vibrate the raw materials inside the tank (1). A control component is disposed on the tank (1) and the ultrasonic component, and the control component is used to control the vibration intensity of the ultrasonic component.

2. The ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank body (1) is horizontally fixedly mounted with an installation plate (8), and the control components are also mounted on the installation plate (8).

3. The ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ultrasonic component includes an annular slide (3), which is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the tank (1), and four ultrasonic transducers (4) are slidably installed inside the annular slide (3) in a uniformly distributed annular pattern.

4. The ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of each of the four ultrasonic transducers (4) is fixedly fitted with a notched ring (5), which is electrically connected to the four ultrasonic transducers (4). An arc-shaped block (6) is fixedly fitted at the notch of the notched ring (5).

5. The ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control component includes: a side plate (11), there are two side plates (11), both side plates (11) are vertically fixed on the top of the mounting plate (8), and a resistor (12) is horizontally fixed between the two side plates (11).

6. The ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, A guide post (19) is also horizontally fixed between the two side plates (11). The guide post (19) is located above the resistor (12), and a conductive slider (20) is slidably sleeved on the surface of the guide post (19).

7. The ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the side plates (11) is equipped with a second terminal (14) electrically connected to the guide post (19). The top of the mounting plate (8) is equipped with an ultrasonic generator (9) with its own power supply. The ultrasonic generator (9) is electrically connected to the corresponding second terminal (14) through a third connecting line. The second terminal (14) connected to the third connecting line is also connected to a first connecting line (15). The other end of the first connecting line (15) is fixedly installed at the bottom of one end of the notch ring (5).

8. The ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each of the side plates (11) is equipped with a first terminal (13) that is electrically connected to the resistor (12), and a second connecting wire (16) is electrically connected to the corresponding first terminal (13). The other end of the second connecting wire (16) is installed at the bottom of the corresponding end of the notch ring (5).

9. An ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank according to claim 8, characterized in that, A connecting rod (17) is vertically rotatably mounted at the bottom of the notched ring (5), and a movable rod (18) is rotatably mounted at the end of the connecting rod (17), and the other end of the movable rod (18) is rotatably mounted on the side of the conductive slider (20).

10. An ultrasonic device for a wine fermentation tank according to claim 9, characterized in that, The detection component includes: a slide plate (21), which is slidably disposed inside the hollow tube (10). A telescopic rod (22) installed at the inner end of the hollow tube (10) is fixed on the end face of the slide plate (21). A spring (23) is sleeved on the surface of the telescopic rod (22). A U-shaped rod (24) is fixed on the side of the conductive slider (20). The other end of the U-shaped rod (24) passes through the end of the hollow tube (10) and is fixedly installed on the end face of the slide plate (21).

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