A temperature-variable maturation system and method of a medicinal and edible fermentation product

Abstract

The application discloses a temperature-variable curing system and method for a medicine-food homologous fermentation product, and relates to the technical field of temperature-variable curing of fermentation products. The temperature-variable curing system for the medicine-food homologous fermentation product comprises a bubble collecting device, a bubble collecting device is used for collecting bubbles on the liquid surface of a kettle body during downward movement and separating the liquid bubbles, a follow-up liquid outlet device is used for controlling the uniform downward falling of defoaming liquid along the circumferential direction under the action of upward pressure and eliminating the residual bubbles of the bubble collecting device, and the top wall of the kettle body is connected with a camera. The temperature-variable curing system and method for the medicine-food homologous fermentation product automatically connects the links of bubble collecting, separating and defoaming through the orderly movement of the circular table box driven by the hydraulic cylinder at fixed positions. The bubble collecting cavity collects bubbles in a targeted manner, the filter hole separation and the inner wall liquid guiding design reduce liquid entrainment, and the gas-liquid separation is complete. The defoaming liquid is uniformly dispersed through the liquid uniformizing plate and fully contacts with the bubbles, and the closed reaction space is matched, so that the defoaming efficiency is high and the effect is stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of temperature-controlled fermentation technology, specifically to a temperature-controlled fermentation system and method for fermented medicinal and edible materials. Background Technology

[0002] The variable-temperature ripening system for fermented medicinal and edible ingredients is a specialized technical equipment system that optimizes product quality by using programmed temperature control and coordinated environmental parameter control after fermentation of medicinal and edible raw materials (such as red beans and garlic). Based on the transformation patterns of active ingredients in the fermented material, the need for texture improvement, and the characteristics of flavor formation, a multi-stage, gradient temperature change curve is set. Combined with the dynamic adjustment of auxiliary parameters such as humidity and pressure, this system accelerates the degradation of macromolecules, the generation of flavor compounds, and the homogenization of texture while ensuring the preservation of the raw material's nutrients, ultimately improving the product's edible value, nutritional activity, and storage stability.

[0003] Referring to Chinese Patent Classification No. CN111269796A, a constant-temperature biological fermentation device includes a biological fermentation tank body. A fermentation tank base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the biological fermentation tank body. Four sets of support legs covered with shock-absorbing rubber pads are symmetrically installed at the bottom corners of the fermentation tank base. A variable frequency motor is fixedly installed at the center of the bottom of the fermentation tank base. A fermentation tank controller is fixedly installed on the bottom of one side wall of the biological fermentation tank body and at the top of the fermentation tank base. A first inlet valve is installed on one side wall of the biological fermentation tank body. A second inlet valve is installed on the outer side wall of the biological fermentation tank body, above the first inlet valve. A fermentation tank top cover is fixedly connected to the top of the biological fermentation tank body. This automatic constant-temperature biological fermentation device has a simplified and reasonable design, saves time and effort, and has rich functions, effectively enabling constant-temperature fermentation inside the biological fermentation tank body.

[0004] Fermented materials contain surfactants such as proteins and polysaccharides. During temperature changes, increased molecular motion easily leads to the formation of stable foam. Stirring and aeration during maturation entrain air into the material, which combines with the surfactants to form foam. Some fermented materials still exhibit slight metabolic activity during maturation, producing small amounts of gas, such as carbon dioxide, further promoting foam formation. Foam hinders temperature conduction, causing uneven heating and affecting maturation consistency. Excessive foam overflow from the equipment results in material waste, contaminates equipment surfaces, increases cleaning difficulty, and easily breeds bacteria, leading to product spoilage. It can also cause abnormal equipment pressure, posing a safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a variable-temperature maturation system and method for fermented medicinal and edible substances. A hydraulic cylinder drives a frustum-shaped container to move sequentially to fixed positions, automatically connecting the stages of bubble collection, separation, and defoaming. The bubble collection chamber specifically collects bubbles, while filter holes and an inner wall liquid-guiding design reduce liquid entrainment, ensuring thorough gas-liquid separation. The defoaming liquid is evenly dispersed by a liquid equalization plate, ensuring sufficient contact with the bubbles. Combined with the enclosed reaction space, this results in high defoaming efficiency and stable performance.

[0006] Technical Solution: To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution: A variable temperature maturation system for fermented medicinal and edible substances, comprising: a bubble collecting device, which is used to collect bubbles on the liquid surface of the vessel during the downward movement and separate the bubbles; the bubble collecting device is set in the top cavity of the vessel; the upper surface of the bubble collecting device is connected to the telescopic end of a hydraulic cylinder through a piston rod; a follow-up liquid outlet device is set directly above the bubble collecting device; the follow-up liquid outlet device is used to control the defoaming liquid to fall evenly in the circumferential direction under the action of upward pressure and eliminate the bubbles remaining in the bubble collecting device; a camera is connected to the top wall of the vessel; the camera is used to acquire images of the liquid surface in real time; several fixed plates are connected to the top wall of the vessel and are equidistantly distributed in the circumferential direction; a window is opened through one side of the middle of the top plate.

[0007] Preferably, the bubble collecting device includes: an upper truncated cone plate, the upper surface of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of a piston rod; an outer expansion plate fixedly connected to the top of the upper truncated cone plate; a lower truncated cone plate connected to the bottom of the upper truncated cone plate via a side plate; an inner tube fixedly connected to the top of the lower truncated cone plate; an observation port extending through the top of the upper truncated cone plate; the bottom of the observation port extending through the upper and lower truncated cone plates sequentially; several insertion holes equally spaced in the circumferential direction extending through the edge of the upper truncated cone plate; the bottom of the insertion holes extending downward through the lower truncated cone plate; several filter plates arranged in the circumferential direction on the side plate; each filter plate being located on one side of an insertion hole; several filter holes extending through one side of each filter plate; the insertion holes being slidably connected to a fixed plate; a limiting cylinder fixedly connected to the upper surface of the upper truncated cone plate; and a guide tube fixedly connected to the top of the limiting cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, both the upper and lower truncated cone plates are annular truncated cone plates. The inner diameter of the upper truncated cone plate is larger than that of the lower truncated cone plate, and the diameters of the upper and lower truncated cone plates are equal. The tops of the upper and lower truncated cone plates are located on the same plane. The height from the top of the inner tube to the liquid surface is greater than the height from the bottom of the outer expansion plate to the liquid surface, and the height from the top of the inner tube to the liquid surface is less than the height from the top of the outer expansion plate to the liquid surface.

[0009] Preferably, the angle between the upper frustum plate and the vertical plane is 70-75°, the angle between the lower frustum plate and the vertical plane is 65-70°, a bubble-collecting cavity is provided between the upper and lower frustum plates, and the outer expansion plate is a hollow frustum plate.

[0010] Preferably, the projection of one end of the upper and lower truncated cone plates is a quadrilateral, the distance between the upper and lower waistlines of the quadrilateral gradually increases along the direction of the virtual line, and the distance between the tops of the two waistlines of the quadrilateral is less than the distance between the bottoms of the two waistlines of the quadrilateral.

[0011] Preferably, the upper truncated cone plate, the lower truncated cone plate, and the side plate form a truncated cone box. The truncated cone box moves vertically with the extension and retraction end of the hydraulic cylinder. The insertion hole slides relative to the fixed plate. When the truncated cone box moves down to contact the liquid surface, the insertion hole is directly opposite the lower part of the fixed plate, and the fixed plate seals the filter hole. When the truncated cone box moves up to 10-15 cm away from the liquid surface, the insertion hole is directly opposite the middle part of the fixed plate, and the insertion hole is connected to the bubble collection chamber through the window. When the truncated cone box moves up to the highest point, the insertion hole is directly opposite the upper part of the fixed plate, and the fixed plate seals the filter hole.

[0012] Preferably, the follow-up liquid dispensing device includes: a fixed box, which is fixedly connected to the top wall of the vessel body via a connecting block. The bottom of the fixed box is connected to the top of the liquid storage box. A liquid outlet is provided through one corner of the bottom of the liquid storage box. A sealing plate is provided above the liquid outlet to seal the liquid outlet. A moving rod is connected to the top of the sealing plate. The top of the moving rod is fixedly connected to the top wall of the fixed box via a spring. The liquid outlet is connected to a liquid equalization plate via an inlet pipe. A liquid distribution chamber is provided inside the liquid equalization plate. A bottom strip is provided through the bottom of the liquid equalization plate. The top of the bottom strip is connected to the liquid distribution chamber.

[0013] Preferably, the moving rod is a U-shaped rod, one end of which is connected to the sealing plate, and the other end of which passes through the bottom wall of the liquid storage box and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the liquid storage box. The end of the moving rod extending out of the liquid storage box is positioned directly above the limiting cylinder, and the limiting cylinder is adapted to the moving rod.

[0014] Preferably, the liquid distribution plate is a hollow frustum plate, and the diameter of the liquid distribution plate is larger than the diameter of the inner tube.

[0015] A method for temperature-controlled maturation of food-medicine homology fermented products is applied to a temperature-controlled maturation system for food-medicine homology fermented products. A truncated cone moves vertically along the extension and retraction end of a hydraulic cylinder. The truncated cone moves vertically from top to bottom, sequentially passing through a first position, a second position, a third position, and a fourth position. When the truncated cone moves to the lowest point, the fourth position, air bubbles on the liquid surface enter the bubble-collecting chamber. After the air bubbles are collected, the truncated cone moves upward to the third position, where the filter hole connects with the bubble-collecting chamber. The filter hole separates the air bubbles from the liquid in the bubble-collecting chamber, and the liquid slides down along the inner wall of the vessel. When the truncated cone moves upward to the highest point, the first position, the top of the upper truncated cone plate presses the moving rod, compressing the spring and causing the moving rod to move upward. The sealing plate no longer seals the liquid outlet, and the defoaming liquid in the storage box falls sequentially into the equalization plate. The defoaming liquid in the equalization plate is evenly dispersed along the circumference and falls into the bubble-collecting chamber. The truncated cone moves downward to the second position, where the fixed plate seals the filter hole, and the defoaming liquid reacts with the air bubbles in the bubble-collecting chamber.

[0016] Beneficial Effects: This invention provides a variable-temperature ripening system and method for fermented medicinal and edible substances. Compared with existing technologies, it has the following beneficial effects: 1. Relying on a hydraulic cylinder to drive the frustum box to move in an orderly manner at a fixed position, it automatically connects the stages of bubble collection, separation, and defoaming. The bubble collection chamber collects bubbles in a targeted manner, and the filter holes and the inner wall liquid guiding design reduce liquid entrainment, resulting in thorough gas-liquid separation. The defoaming liquid is evenly dispersed by the liquid equalization plate, ensuring sufficient contact with the bubbles. Combined with the closed reaction space, the defoaming efficiency is high and the effect is stable.

[0017] 2. The filter holes directly separate bubbles from liquid, providing highly targeted separation. The insertion holes, windows, and bubble collection chamber are smoothly connected, allowing for unobstructed liquid flow and high separation efficiency. The separated liquid slides slowly down the inner wall of the vessel, avoiding impact on the liquid surface. The frustum-shaped box slides against the inner wall of the vessel, constraining the liquid flow trajectory and further reducing fluctuations. With a fixed plate and precisely positioned frustum-shaped box, the components work stably, and the connection action is precise. Relying on the mechanical structure linkage, no complex adjustments are required, resulting in strong controllability during operation.

[0018] 3. The dispensing time is controlled by the dwell time of the truncated cone at the first position to avoid excessive defoaming liquid. A spring-reset mechanism drives the sealing plate to quickly seal the dispensing port, ensuring timely dispensing and stable metering. Dispensing is automatically triggered by the mechanical linkage of the upward-moving truncated cone squeezing rod, requiring no additional control. The limit cylinder, spring, and sealing plate are tightly integrated, resulting in rapid response. Dispensing and stopping are switched using mechanical positioning and elastic reset, ensuring stable operation and reducing the likelihood of malfunctions. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the present application and enable those skilled in the art to implement and use the present application.

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the separation of the vessel body and its internal structure.

[0024] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the bubble collection device, the follow-up liquid dispensing device, the camera, and the hydraulic cylinder.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bubble collecting device.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the bubble collecting device.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a fixed plate, a lower frustum plate, an upper frustum plate, an insertion hole, and a filter hole.

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Frontal view of the diagram.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the follow-up liquid discharge device.

[0030] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the follow-up liquid discharge device.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the equalization plate, the distribution chamber, the bottom strip, and the inlet pipe.

[0032] The reference numerals in the figure are as follows: 1. Vessel body; 21. Hydraulic cylinder; 22. Piston rod; 3. Bubble collecting device; 31. Lower frustum plate; 32. Inner tube; 33. Upper frustum plate; 34. Outer expansion plate; 35. Side plate; 36. Filter hole; 37. Insertion hole; 38. Fixed plate; 39. Limiting cylinder; 4. Follow-up liquid dispensing device; 41. Liquid storage box; 42. Top box; 43. Moving rod; 44. Spring; 45. Sealing plate; 46. Equalizing plate; 47. Liquid distribution chamber; 48. Bottom strip; 49. Liquid inlet pipe; 5. Camera; 61. Bubble collecting chamber; 62. Observation port; 63. Window; 64. Liquid outlet; 7. Guide pipe; 8. Connecting block.

[0033] As shown in the figure, specific structures and devices are labeled in the figure to clearly illustrate the structure of the embodiments of the present invention. However, this is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific structure, device and environment. Those skilled in the art can adjust or modify these devices and environments according to specific needs, and such adjustments or modifications are still included in the scope of the appended claims. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, 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.

[0035] like Figure 1 - Figure 11 As shown, the present invention provides a temperature-controlled maturation system for fermented medicinal and edible materials, comprising: a bubble-collecting device 3, which is used to collect bubbles on the liquid surface of the vessel 1 during the downward movement and separate the bubbles; the bubble-collecting device 3 is disposed in the top cavity of the vessel 1; the upper surface of the bubble-collecting device 3 is connected to the telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder 21 through a piston rod 22; a follow-up liquid outlet device 4 is disposed directly above the bubble-collecting device 3; the follow-up liquid outlet device 4 is used to control the defoaming liquid to fall evenly in the circumferential direction under the action of upward pressure and eliminate the bubbles remaining in the bubble-collecting device 3; a camera 5 is connected to the top wall of the vessel 1; the camera 5 is used to acquire images of the liquid surface in real time; and several fixed plates 38 are connected to the top wall of the vessel 1, which are equidistantly distributed in the circumferential direction, with a window 63 penetrating one side of the middle of the top plate.

[0036] The hydraulic cylinder 21 is a multi-position hydraulic cylinder 21, which can move the bubble collecting device 3 between multiple positions.

[0037] The bubble collecting device 3 includes: an upper frustum plate 33, the upper surface of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the piston rod 22; an outer expansion plate 34 fixedly connected to the top of the upper frustum plate 33; a lower frustum plate 31 connected to the bottom of the upper frustum plate 33 via a side plate 35; an inner tube 32 fixedly connected to the top of the lower frustum plate 31; an observation port 62 penetrating the top of the upper frustum plate 33; and the bottom of the observation port 62 penetrating sequentially through the upper frustum plate 33 and the lower frustum plate 31. Several insertion holes 37 are equidistantly distributed in a circumferential direction at the edge of the plate 33. The bottom end of the insertion hole 37 penetrates the lower frustum plate 31 downwards. Several filter plates are arranged in a circumferential direction on the side plate 35. Each filter plate is located on one side of the insertion hole 37. Several filter holes 36 are opened through one side of each filter plate. The insertion hole 37 is slidably connected to the fixed plate 38. A limiting cylinder 39 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the upper frustum plate 33. A guide tube 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting cylinder 39.

[0038] Both the upper frustum plate 33 and the lower frustum plate 31 are annular frustum plates. The inner diameter of the upper frustum plate 33 is larger than that of the lower frustum plate 31. The diameter of the upper frustum plate 33 is equal to that of the lower frustum plate 31. The top of the upper frustum plate 33 and the top of the lower frustum plate 31 are located on the same plane. The height from the top of the inner tube 32 to the liquid surface is greater than the height from the bottom of the outer expansion plate 34 to the liquid surface. The height from the top of the inner tube 32 to the liquid surface is less than the height from the top of the outer expansion plate 34 to the liquid surface.

[0039] The upper frustum plate 33 has an angle of 70-75° with the vertical plane, the lower frustum plate 31 has an angle of 65-70° with the vertical plane, a bubble-collecting cavity 61 is provided between the upper frustum plate 33 and the lower frustum plate 31, and the outer expansion plate 34 is a hollow frustum plate.

[0040] The projection of one end of the upper frustum plate 33 and the lower frustum plate 31 is a quadrilateral. The distance between the upper and lower waistlines of the quadrilateral gradually increases along the direction of the virtual line. The distance between the tops of the two waistlines of the quadrilateral is less than the distance between the bottoms of the two waistlines of the quadrilateral.

[0041] The upper truncated cone plate 33, the lower truncated cone plate 31, and the side plate 35 form a truncated cone box. The truncated cone box moves vertically with the extension and retraction end of the hydraulic cylinder 21. The insertion hole 37 slides relative to the fixed plate 38. When the truncated cone box moves down to contact the liquid surface, the insertion hole 37 is directly opposite the lower part of the fixed plate 38, and the fixed plate 38 seals the filter hole 36. When the truncated cone box moves up to 10-15 cm away from the liquid surface, the insertion hole 37 is directly opposite the middle part of the fixed plate 38. The insertion hole 37 is connected to the bubble collecting chamber 61 through the window 63. When the truncated cone box moves up to the highest point, the insertion hole 37 is directly opposite the upper part of the fixed plate 38, and the fixed plate 38 seals the filter hole 36.

[0042] The follow-up liquid dispensing device 4 includes: a fixed box, which is fixedly connected to the top wall of the vessel body 1 via a connecting block 8. The bottom of the fixed box is connected to the top of the liquid storage box 41. A liquid outlet 64 is provided through one corner of the bottom of the liquid storage box 41. A sealing plate 45 is provided above the liquid outlet 64. The sealing plate 45 is used to seal the liquid outlet 64. A moving rod 43 is connected to the top of the sealing plate 45. The top of the moving rod 43 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the fixed box via a spring 44. The liquid outlet 64 is connected to the liquid equalization plate 46 via an inlet pipe 49. A liquid distribution chamber 47 is provided in the liquid equalization plate 46. A bottom strip 48 is provided through the bottom of the liquid equalization plate 46. The top of the bottom strip 48 is connected to the liquid distribution chamber 47.

[0043] The moving rod 43 is a U-shaped rod. One end of the moving rod 43 is connected to the sealing plate 45, and the other end of the moving rod 43 passes through the bottom wall of the liquid storage box 41 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the liquid storage box 41. The end of the moving rod 43 that extends out of the liquid storage box 41 is positioned directly above the limiting cylinder 39, and the limiting cylinder 39 is adapted to the moving rod 43.

[0044] The liquid distribution plate 46 is a hollow frustum plate, and the diameter of the liquid distribution plate 46 is larger than the diameter of the inner tube 32.

[0045] A method for temperature-controlled maturation of a food-medicine homology fermentation product is applied to a temperature-controlled maturation system for such products. A truncated cone moves vertically along the extension and retraction end of a hydraulic cylinder 21. The truncated cone moves vertically from top to bottom, sequentially passing through a first position, a second position, a third position, and a fourth position. When the truncated cone reaches its lowest point, the fourth position, air bubbles from the liquid surface enter the bubble-collecting chamber 61. After bubble collection is complete, the truncated cone moves upward to the third position, where a filter hole 36 connects to the bubble-collecting chamber 61. The filter hole 36 then filters the air bubbles from the bubble-collecting chamber 61. Liquid separation occurs as the liquid slides down the inner wall of the vessel 1. The truncated cone moves to its highest point, the top of the upper truncated cone plate 33 presses against the moving rod 43, compressing the spring 44. The moving rod 43 moves upward, and the sealing plate 45 no longer seals the outlet 64. The defoaming liquid in the storage box 41 falls sequentially into the equalization plate 46. The defoaming liquid in the equalization plate 46 is evenly dispersed along the circumference and falls into the bubble collection chamber 61. The truncated cone moves to its second position, and the fixed plate 38 seals the filter hole 36. The defoaming liquid reacts with the bubbles in the bubble collection chamber 61.

[0046] During operation, camera 5 continuously captures images of the liquid surface inside vessel 1 at a speed of 15-30 frames per second after the curing process begins. The lens anti-fog coating and purging device work simultaneously to prevent steam and material adhesion from obstructing the lens. The captured images are transmitted to the control system in real-time via a waterproof data cable, ensuring no data delay and timely monitoring. The system automatically selects the main bubble-generating areas in the image, prioritizing the acquisition of images from these areas while filtering out non-critical areas such as the side walls of vessel 1 and the edges of the liquid surface. The system compares the real-time image with a baseline image, extracting typical bubble features such as grayscale abrupt changes, irregular dynamic contours, and flashing bright spots. Non-bubble signals are masked using algorithms. For extracted suspected bubble features, inter-frame comparisons are performed. If the features exhibit a dynamic trajectory of generation → rising → deformation / rupture, and meet preset contour area (≥0.1mm²) and grayscale difference (≥30) standards, they are considered valid bubbles. The system statistically analyzes bubble density and the proportion of the liquid surface area in real-time, displaying the data on the screen as quantitative indicators. When the bubble content reaches ≥2%, an alert is issued, and preparation for bubble collection begins.

[0047] Hydraulic cylinder 21 is activated, and its telescopic end moves the frustum-shaped box down to its lowest point via piston rod 22. During this descent, the bottom of the lower frustum plate 31 contacts and submerges in the liquid. As the lower frustum plate 31 approaches the liquid surface, its large annular edge forms a baffle, preventing air bubbles from escaping. The smooth edge of the lower frustum plate 31 does not break the air bubbles but instead uses surface tension to trap them. Especially for air bubbles in viscous materials, the slight contact between the lower frustum plate 31 and the liquid surface creates a local pressure difference, further guiding the air bubbles towards the center of the frustum. Because the frustum-shaped box has an inverted frustum structure, the large opening of the lower frustum plate 31 narrows towards the center, forming a wide-inlet and narrow-outlet channel. The captured bubbles continue to rise under buoyancy, while the conical side plate 35 of the frustum box generates a centripetal guiding force, forcing the dispersed bubbles to move along the inner wall of the side plate 35 towards the central opening, similar to the principle of water accumulation in a funnel. The bubbles gradually converge during this movement, preventing individual bubbles from escaping. The bubbles that converge at the opening enter the bubble-collecting cavity 61, formed by the upper and lower frustum plates 31 and the side plate 35, through the inner tube 32 of the upper frustum plate 33. Once inside, the bubbles slowly rise and aggregate within the cavity due to the absence of intense liquid flow interference. Some tiny bubbles merge into larger bubbles, facilitating subsequent unified processing. The inner wall of the bubble-collecting cavity 61 is coated with food-grade PTFE to reduce material adhesion to the bubbles and prevent residual contamination.

[0048] When the variable-temperature curing process enters the high-bubble stage, a large number of bubbles escape from the liquid surface, converge through the large opening of the lower frustum plate 31, and are guided along the side plate 35 to the small opening of the upper frustum plate 33. When too many bubbles are collected in a short period of time, some bubbles cannot enter the bubble-collecting chamber 61 through the small opening and overflow to the top of the upper frustum plate 33. At this time, the large opening of the inverted funnel-shaped expansion plate 34 plays an interception role. With the gathering effect of the funnel-shaped structure, the overflowing bubbles are quickly contained, preventing them from spreading and escaping into the interior of the vessel body 1. The bubbles intercepted by the expansion plate 34 are temporarily stored in the buffer chamber inside. The volume of the buffer chamber is designed to be 1 / 3 of the bubble-collecting chamber 61, which can temporarily store 1.5-2 times the immediate capacity of the bubble-collecting chamber 61, effectively alleviating the bubble congestion problem and freeing up processing space for the bubble-collecting chamber 61.

[0049] After the bubbles are collected, the telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder 21 moves the frustum-shaped box to the third position. The fixed plate 38 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the vessel body 1, and the fixed plate 38 and the vessel body 1 are relatively stationary. The insertion hole 37 slides relative to the fixed plate 38, with the middle of the fixed plate 38 directly opposite the insertion hole 37. The insertion hole 37 is connected to the bubble collecting chamber 61 through the window 63. The liquid in the bubble collecting chamber 61 flows out through the filter hole 36, separating the bubbles from the liquid. Because the frustum-shaped box is slidably connected to the inner wall of the vessel body 1, the separated liquid slowly slides down the inner wall of the vessel body 1, reducing liquid surface fluctuations.

[0050] When the truncated cone moves to its highest position, one end of the moving rod 43 enters the limiting cylinder 39. The top of the upper truncated cone plate 33 presses against the moving rod 43, compressing the spring 44. The top of the moving rod 43 moves upward into the fixed box, and the sealing plate 45 no longer seals the outlet 64. The defoaming liquid in the storage box 41 flows into the equalizing plate 46 through the outlet 64 and the inlet pipe 49. After the liquid is discharged from the outlet 64 for 1-2 seconds, the telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder 21 immediately moves the truncated cone downward to the second position. The top of the upper truncated cone plate 33 no longer presses against the moving rod 43, the spring 44 returns to its original position, and the sealing plate 45 abuts against the bottom wall of the storage box 41 and seals the outlet 64 to prevent excessive liquid discharge and control the liquid discharge volume.

[0051] The defoaming liquid in the equalization plate 46 is evenly dispersed along the circumference and falls into the bubble collection chamber 61. The frustum-shaped box moves down to the second position, and the fixed plate 38 seals the filter holes 36. The defoaming liquid reacts with the bubbles in the bubble collection chamber 61, completing the defoaming process. The frustum-shaped box moves down to the third position, and the defoamed liquid is discharged.

[0052] This invention encompasses any substitutions, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this invention. To provide the public with a thorough understanding of this invention, specific details have been described in detail in the above preferred embodiments; however, those skilled in the art will fully understand the invention even without these details. Furthermore, to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding of the essence of this invention, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail.

[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A temperature-controlled maturation system for fermented medicinal and edible substances, characterized in that, include: A bubble collecting device (3) is used to collect bubbles on the surface of the liquid in the vessel body (1) during the downward movement and separate the bubbles. The bubble collecting device (3) is set in the top cavity of the vessel body (1). The upper surface of the bubble collecting device (3) is connected to the telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder (21) through the piston rod (22). A follow-up liquid discharge device (4) is set directly above the bubble collecting device (3). The follow-up liquid discharge device (4) is used to control the defoaming liquid to fall evenly along the circumferential direction under the squeezing action of the upper circular plate (33) and eliminate the bubbles remaining in the bubble collecting device (3). A camera (5) is connected to the top wall of the vessel body (1). The camera (5) is used to acquire images of the liquid surface in real time. Several fixed plates (38) are fixedly connected to the top wall of the vessel body (1) and are distributed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction. A window (63) is opened through one side of the middle part of the fixed plate (38). The bubble collecting device (3) includes: an upper truncated cone plate (33), the upper surface of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the piston rod (22), a funnel-shaped outward expansion plate (34) fixedly connected to the top of the upper truncated cone plate (33), a lower truncated cone plate (31) connected to the bottom of the upper truncated cone plate (33) via a side plate (35), an inner tube (32) fixedly connected to the top of the lower truncated cone plate (31), and several insertion holes (37) evenly distributed in the circumferential direction through the edge of the upper truncated cone plate (33). The bottom of the insertion holes (37) penetrates downward through the lower truncated cone plate (31), and the side plate ( 35) Several filter plates are arranged in a circumferential direction. Each filter plate is set on one side of the insertion hole (37). Several filter holes (36) are opened through one side of each filter plate. The insertion hole (37) is slidably connected to the fixed plate (38). The upper surface of the upper truncated cone plate (33) is fixedly connected to the limiting cylinder (39). The top of the upper truncated cone plate (33) and the top of the lower truncated cone plate (31) are located on the same plane. The height from the top of the inner tube (32) to the liquid surface is greater than the height from the bottom of the outer expansion plate (34) to the liquid surface. The height from the top of the inner tube (32) to the liquid surface is less than the height from the top of the outer expansion plate (34) to the liquid surface. The upper frustum plate (33) has an angle of 70-75° with the vertical plane, and the lower frustum plate (31) has an angle of 65-70° with the vertical plane. A bubble-collecting cavity (61) is provided between the upper frustum plate (33) and the lower frustum plate (31). The outer expansion plate (34) is a hollow frustum plate. The upper frustum plate (33), the lower frustum plate (31), and the side plate (35) form a frustum box. The frustum box moves vertically with the extension and retraction end of the hydraulic cylinder (21). The insertion hole (37) and the fixed plate (38) When the truncated cone slides relative to the liquid surface, the insertion hole (37) is directly opposite the lower part of the fixed plate (38), and the fixed plate (38) seals the filter hole (36). When the truncated cone moves up to 10-15 cm away from the liquid surface, the insertion hole (37) is directly opposite the middle part of the fixed plate (38), and the insertion hole (37) is connected to the bubble collection chamber (61) through the window (63). When the truncated cone moves up to the highest point, the insertion hole (37) is directly opposite the upper part of the fixed plate (38), and the fixed plate (38) seals the filter hole (36).

2. The temperature-controlled maturation system for fermented medicinal and edible substances according to claim 1, characterized in that, An observation port (62) is provided through the top of the upper truncated cone plate (33), and the bottom end of the observation port (62) passes through the upper truncated cone plate (33) and the lower truncated cone plate (31) in sequence. A guide tube (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting cylinder (39).

3. The temperature-controlled maturation system for fermented medicinal and edible substances according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper frustum plate (33) and the lower frustum plate (31) are both annular frustum plates. The inner diameter of the upper frustum plate (33) is larger than the inner diameter of the lower frustum plate (31). The diameter of the upper frustum plate (33) is equal to the diameter of the lower frustum plate (31).

4. The temperature-controlled maturation system for fermented medicinal and edible substances according to claim 3, characterized in that: The projection of one end of the upper truncated cone plate (33) and the lower truncated cone plate (31) is a quadrilateral, and the distance between the tops of the two waistlines of the quadrilateral is less than the distance between the bottoms of the two waistlines of the quadrilateral.

5. The temperature-controlled maturation system for fermented medicinal and edible products according to claim 4, characterized in that, The following liquid dispensing device (4) includes: a fixed box, which is fixedly connected to the top wall of the vessel body (1) by a connecting block (8), the bottom of the fixed box is connected to the top of the storage box (41), a liquid outlet (64) is provided through one corner of the bottom of the storage box (41), a sealing plate (45) is provided above the liquid outlet (64), the sealing plate (45) is used to seal the liquid outlet (64), a moving rod (43) is connected to the top of the sealing plate (45), the top of the moving rod (43) is fixedly connected to the top wall of the fixed box by a spring (44), the liquid outlet (64) is connected to the liquid equalization plate (46) through the liquid inlet pipe (49), a liquid distribution chamber (47) is provided in the liquid equalization plate (46), a bottom strip (48) is provided through the bottom of the liquid equalization plate (46), and the top of the bottom strip (48) is connected to the liquid distribution chamber (47).

6. The temperature-controlled maturation system for fermented medicinal and edible substances according to claim 5, characterized in that: The moving rod (43) is a U-shaped rod. One end of the moving rod (43) is connected to the sealing plate (45), and the other end of the moving rod (43) passes through the bottom wall of the liquid storage box (41) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the liquid storage box (41). The end of the moving rod (43) extending out of the liquid storage box (41) is positioned directly above the limiting cylinder (39), and the limiting cylinder (39) is adapted to the moving rod (43).

7. The temperature-controlled maturation system for fermented medicinal and edible products according to claim 6, characterized in that: The liquid distribution plate (46) is a hollow frustum plate, and the diameter of the liquid distribution plate (46) is larger than the diameter of the inner tube (32).

8. A method for temperature-controlled maturation of a food-medicine homology fermented product, applied to the temperature-controlled maturation system for a food-medicine homology fermented product as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The truncated cone moves vertically along the extension and retraction end of the hydraulic cylinder (21). Vertically, the truncated cone passes through the first, second, third, and fourth positions sequentially from top to bottom. When the truncated cone reaches its lowest point, the fourth position, bubbles from the liquid surface enter the bubble-collecting chamber (61). After bubble collection, the truncated cone moves upward to the third position, where the filter hole (36) connects with the bubble-collecting chamber (61). The filter hole (36) separates the bubbles from the liquid within the bubble-collecting chamber (61), and the liquid slides down the inner wall of the vessel body (1). The truncated cone then moves upward to its highest position. At the first position, the top of the upper truncated cone plate (33) presses the moving rod (43), the spring (44) is compressed, the moving rod (43) moves upward, the sealing plate (45) no longer seals the outlet (64), the defoaming liquid in the storage box (41) falls into the equalization plate (46) in sequence, the defoaming liquid in the equalization plate (46) is evenly dispersed along the circumferential direction and falls into the bubble collection chamber (61), the truncated cone moves down to the second position, the fixed plate (38) seals the filter hole (36), and the defoaming liquid reacts with the bubbles in the bubble collection chamber (61).

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