Rapid fermentation device
By designing a circulating pump and heating mechanism, the problem of fermentation juice stratification in the fermentation device was solved, achieving stability in the taste of pickled vegetables and improving the fermentation effect, while ensuring precise control of the fermentation temperature.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511561604.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
AI Technical Summary
In existing fermentation devices, the fermentation juice tends to separate into layers during the vegetable pickling process, resulting in differences in flavor between the upper and lower layers of pickled vegetables, affecting the stability of the taste, and causing uneven fermentation.
A circulating pump draws fermentation juice from the bottom of the chamber into the outlet pipe, and then distributes it evenly to the upper vegetables through the outlet holes. Combined with a heating mechanism, the fermentation temperature is precisely controlled at 38℃±2℃ to ensure that the probiotics and vegetables are fully mixed.
It achieves uniform distribution of fermentation juice, improves the taste stability and fermentation effect of pickled vegetables, and ensures precise control of fermentation temperature.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of food pickling technology, and in particular to a rapid fermentation device. Background Technology
[0002] Pickling vegetables is a time-honored method of vegetable processing. Due to its simplicity, low cost, ease of preservation, and unique color, aroma, and flavor that cannot be replaced by other processed products, pickled vegetables are very popular with consumers. The fermentation process for pickled vegetables is generally dominated by lactic acid fermentation, accompanied by small amounts of alcoholic fermentation and trace amounts of acetic acid fermentation.
[0003] Currently, in the process of pickling and fermenting vegetables, the vegetables are first coated with a prepared sauce, then placed in a fermentation device and sealed, and finally pickled and fermented at a certain temperature for a certain period of time to obtain pickled vegetables with unique flavor.
[0004] To improve fermentation efficiency, existing fermentation devices often pack a large quantity of vegetables at once. During prolonged static fermentation, the fermentation liquid tends to separate into layers, with higher concentrations at the bottom and lower concentrations at the top. This results in differences in flavor between the two layers, affecting the overall taste. Furthermore, the tightly packed vegetables hinder the even distribution of the fermentation liquid, further reducing the stability of the pickled vegetable's flavor during fermentation. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art by proposing a rapid fermentation device to improve the taste stability of pickled and fermented vegetables.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A rapid fermentation apparatus, comprising: Box; A cover plate, which is located on the top of the box; Multiple water outlet pipes are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cover plate, and each water outlet pipe has multiple water outlet holes on its side wall. Each water outlet pipe can be inserted into the upper layer of vegetables. A return pipe is installed on the cover plate, and one end of the return pipe is connected to each outlet pipe; The circulation pipe is located at the bottom of the box. The circulating pump has its suction port connected to the circulating pipe and its discharge port connected to the return pipe to draw juice from the bottom of the tank and deliver it to each outlet pipe. The heating element is horizontally positioned at the bottom of the cover plate and is connected to the return pipe. The heating element has a heating mechanism inside and a water outlet at the bottom, which is connected to each water outlet pipe.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a fixing plate, which is located below the cover plate. Each water outlet pipe is spaced apart at the bottom of the fixing plate. Each water outlet hole on the side wall of each water outlet pipe is vertically spaced apart. Each water outlet pipe is arranged vertically and has a conical bottom.
[0008] Furthermore, the heating mechanism includes a sealing head and a heating rod. One end of the heating tube extends to the outside of the cover plate, and the sealing head is located at the end of the heating tube located outside the cover plate. The heating rod is located on one side of the sealing head, and a power cord is provided on the other side of the sealing head. The power cord is connected to the heating rod.
[0009] Furthermore, a protective net is provided on one side of the sealing head, the protective net is located outside the heating rod, and a temperature sensor is provided inside the protective net.
[0010] Furthermore, the heating tube is equipped with a filter screen inside. The filter screen is cylindrical and fits against the inner wall of the heating tube.
[0011] Furthermore, a sealing ring is provided at the bottom of the cover plate, and a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing ring, with the lower surface of the sealing ring fitting against the edge of the fixing plate.
[0012] Furthermore, a filter plate is provided at the bottom of the box, with multiple filter holes evenly arranged on the filter plate, and one end of the circulation pipe is connected to the bottom of the filter plate.
[0013] Furthermore, the top of the box is provided with a sealing groove, which is U-shaped, and a drain pipe and a fill pipe are provided on the sealing groove.
[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a pressure plate, which is frame-shaped and can be placed inside the box.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: In this invention, the rapid fermentation device uses a circulating pump to draw fermentation juice from the bottom of the chamber into each water outlet pipe, and then evenly enters the upper layers of vegetables through the water outlet holes on each water outlet pipe, thereby further mixing the probiotics with the vegetables and improving the probiotic fermentation effect.
[0016] Furthermore, during the circulation of fermentation juice, the juice is heated by a heating mechanism, which can precisely control the temperature inside the chamber and ensure that the fermentation temperature inside the chamber is always maintained at 38℃±2℃, thereby improving the fermentation effect. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a rapid fermentation device proposed in this invention; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of a rapid fermentation device proposed in this invention; Figure 3This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the cover plate, fixing plate, and water outlet pipe of a rapid fermentation device proposed in this invention. Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the heating tube of a rapid fermentation device proposed in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the heating tube in a rapid fermentation device proposed in this invention.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Box body, 101. Reinforcing rod, 102. Support rod, 103. Casters, 2. Sealing groove, 201. Water drain pipe, 202. Water inlet pipe, 3. Filter plate, 4. Pressure plate, 5. Water outlet pipe, 501. Water outlet hole, 6. Fixing plate, 7. Cover plate, 701. Sealing ring, 8. Return pipe, 9. Circulation pipe, 10. Drain outlet, 11. Heating pipe, 1101. Water outlet, 12. Sealing head, 1201. Protective net, 13. Filter screen, 14. Heating rod, 1401. Power cord. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solution of this patent will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0020] The embodiments of this patent are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this patent, and should not be construed as limiting this patent.
[0021] In the description of this patent, it should be understood that the terms “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this patent and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this patent.
[0022] In the description of this patent, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or setting, a detachable connection or setting, or an integral connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this patent according to the specific circumstances.
[0023] Reference Figure 1-5 A rapid fermentation device is used for pickling and fermenting vegetables to improve the stability of the pickled flavor.
[0024] The rapid fermentation device includes a box 1, a cover plate 7, a reflux pipe 8, a circulation pipe 9, and a circulation pump; The bottom of the box 1 is equipped with a filter plate 3. One end of the circulation pipe 9 is connected to the bottom of the box 1 and communicates with the bottom of the filter plate 3. One end of the return pipe 8 is connected to the bottom space of the cover plate 7. The suction port of the circulation pump is connected to the circulation pipe 9 and the discharge port is connected to the return pipe 8.
[0025] During fermentation, vegetables to be fermented are first placed inside the container 1, with a layer of pickling ingredients containing probiotics sprinkled on each layer of vegetables. Once the container 1 is full, the cover 7 is placed on top. The device is then pushed into the fermentation chamber, and the temperature is adjusted to maintain it at 38℃±2℃ to ensure effective probiotic fermentation. During fermentation, a circulation pump is connected to the circulation pipe 9 and the return pipe 8. The circulation pump extracts the fermentation juice from the bottom of the container 1 and transports it to the top of the container 1 through the return pipe 8, allowing the juice to flow through each layer of vegetables again, ensuring thorough mixing of the probiotics and vegetables, and guaranteeing the effective fermentation.
[0026] In some embodiments, the filter plate 3 is provided with a plurality of filter holes spaced apart. The filter holes can filter the juice and prevent vegetable scraps in the juice from entering the circulation pipe 9 and causing blockage of the return channel.
[0027] It should be noted that the filter plate 3 is at a certain distance from the bottom inner wall of the box 1 to ensure the circulation of fermentation juice.
[0028] It also includes a fixing plate 6, which is located below the cover plate 7. Multiple water outlet pipes 5 are arranged at intervals on the bottom of the fixing plate 6, and multiple water outlet holes 501 are arranged at intervals on the side wall of each water outlet pipe 5.
[0029] After the cover plate 7 is placed on top, the fixing plate 6 is pressed down on the vegetables, and each water outlet pipe 5 is inserted into the vegetables. At this time, when the circulation pump is used for circulation, the fermentation juice comes to the fixing plate 6 through the return pipe 8, and then enters each water outlet pipe 5. It then enters the vegetables evenly through the water outlet holes 501 on each water outlet pipe 5, thereby further mixing the probiotics with the vegetables and improving the probiotic fermentation effect.
[0030] In some embodiments, each water outlet pipe 5 is arranged vertically and has a conical bottom to facilitate its insertion into the vegetables and allow the fermentation juice to enter the upper layers of vegetables.
[0031] In some embodiments, a sealing ring 701 is provided at the bottom of the cover plate 7, and a fixing plate 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing ring 701. The lower surface of the sealing ring 701 is in contact with the edge of the fixing plate 6 to ensure that the juice output from the return pipe 8 enters each water outlet pipe 5 through the fixing plate 6 and avoids overflow.
[0032] In some embodiments, a heating tube 11 is also included. The heating tube 11 is arranged horizontally at the bottom of the cover plate 7 and is connected to the return pipe 8. The heating tube 11 is provided with a heating mechanism inside and a water outlet 1101 is provided at the bottom.
[0033] The juice in the reflux pipe 8 enters the heating pipe 11, where it is heated by the heating mechanism. It is then discharged through the outlet 1101 and finally flows through the fixing plate 6 into each outlet pipe 5. The juice is heated by the heating mechanism, ensuring that the fermentation temperature inside the chamber 1 is consistently maintained at 38℃±2℃. Compared to existing methods of maintaining the fermentation temperature of the chamber 1 with external heating, this rapid fermentation device more accurately controls the fermentation temperature inside the chamber 1, improving the fermentation effect.
[0034] In some embodiments, a filter screen 13 is provided inside the heating tube 11. The filter screen 13 is cylindrical and fits against the inner wall of the heating tube 11. Juice will pass through the filter screen at the outlet 1101 and be discharged, thereby preventing juice from clogging the outlet hole 501 of the outlet tube 5.
[0035] It should be noted that the top of the filter screen 13 is provided with a round opening that is compatible with the return pipe 8, so that juice can easily enter the interior of the cylindrical filter screen 13 through the return pipe 8.
[0036] In some embodiments, the heating mechanism includes a sealing head 12 and a heating rod 14. One end of the heating tube 11 extends to the outside of the cover plate 7, and the sealing head 12 is disposed at the end of the heating tube 11 located outside the cover plate 7. The heating rod 14 is disposed on one side of the sealing head 12, and a power cord 1401 is provided on the other side of the sealing head 12. The power cord 1401 is connected to the heating rod 14.
[0037] The heating rod 14 can be inserted horizontally into the heating tube 11 through the sealing head 12 to heat the inside of the heating tube 11. The sealing head 12 can also be removed to facilitate the inspection and replacement of the heating rod 14. In addition, removing the sealing head 12 also makes it convenient to disassemble, clean and replace the filter screen 13.
[0038] In some embodiments, a protective net 1201 is provided on one side of the sealing head 12. The protective net 1201 is located outside the heating rod 14, thereby protecting the heating rod 14 and preventing debris from the juice from adhering to the surface of the heating rod 14.
[0039] In some embodiments, a temperature sensor is provided inside the protective net 1201 to detect the temperature of the juice during fermentation.
[0040] In some embodiments, the top of the housing 1 is provided with a sealing groove 2, which is U-shaped, and a water outlet pipe 201 and a water inlet pipe 202 are provided on the sealing groove 2.
[0041] Water can be injected into the sealed groove 2 through the water injection pipe 202. After the cover plate 7 is put on, the four edges of the cover plate 7 can be inserted into the sealed groove 2, thereby sealing the inside of the box 1. The water inside the sealed groove 2 can be released through the water drain pipe 201, making it convenient to take out the vegetables after fermentation.
[0042] In some embodiments, a protrusion is provided on one side of the sealing groove 2, and the upper end of the water injection pipe 202 extends into the interior of the protrusion and is higher than the inner bottom surface of the protrusion of the sealing groove 2.
[0043] Since the upper end of the water injection pipe 202 is higher than the inner bottom surface of the protrusion, water is prevented from flowing out in reverse through the water injection pipe 202 after water is injected into the sealing groove 2. The protrusion also makes it convenient for staff to observe the water injection situation, judge the amount of water injected in time, and avoid overflow.
[0044] In some embodiments, the circulation pipe 9 is provided with a drain outlet 10, through which the juice produced after fermentation can be conveniently discharged.
[0045] In some embodiments, since the vegetables are relatively loose and take up a lot of space when they are placed in layers inside the box 1, in order to improve space utilization and make it easier to pickle more vegetables at once; The rapid fermentation device also includes a pressure plate 4, which is a frame-shaped, hollow structure. When vegetables are placed inside the chamber 1, the pressure plate 4 can be pressed down using external equipment or heavy objects, thereby pressing down layers of vegetables to ensure that there are enough vegetables inside the chamber 1 and improving the fermentation efficiency.
[0046] In some embodiments, a reinforcing rod 101 is provided in the middle of the outer side of the box body 1. The reinforcing rod 101 is square in shape and is welded to the outer wall of the box body 1. It can provide a fastening force to the side wall of the box body 1 and prevent the side wall of the box body 1 from expanding and deforming when the pressure plate 4 presses down the layers of vegetables.
[0047] In some embodiments, the bottom of the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of support rods 102, which can support and fix the bottom wall of the housing 1, thereby improving the stability of the housing 1.
[0048] In some embodiments, the bottom of the box 1 is provided with casters 103, which facilitates pushing the box 1 and thus makes it easy to transport vegetables to different processing lines.
[0049] The working principle of this rapid fermentation device is as follows: Washed vegetables are layered inside the container 1, with a layer of pickling ingredients containing probiotics added after each layer. Once the container 1 is full, a pressure plate 4 is placed on top of the vegetables. External equipment or a heavy object is then used to press down the pressure plate 4, ensuring sufficient vegetables are placed inside the container 1. Next, the cover plate 7 is placed on top, with its four edges inserted into the sealing groove 2. Water is then injected into the sealing groove 2 through the water injection pipe 202, submerging the edges of the cover plate 7 and sealing the inside of the container 1. The sealed container 1 is then pushed into the fermentation chamber, and the temperature is adjusted to maintain 38℃±2℃ to ensure effective probiotic fermentation.
[0050] During the fermentation process, the fermentation juice at the bottom of the chamber 1 is extracted by a circulation pump and transported to the top of the chamber 1 through the return pipe 8. Then it enters each water outlet pipe 5. Since each water outlet pipe 5 is evenly inserted into the upper layers of vegetables, the fermentation juice enters the upper layers of vegetables evenly through the water outlet holes 501 on each water outlet pipe 5, so that the probiotics and vegetables are further mixed, and the probiotic fermentation effect is improved.
[0051] Furthermore, during the fermentation juice reflux process, the juice in the reflux pipe 8 enters the interior of the heating pipe 11, where it is heated by the heating rod 14. It is then discharged through the outlet 1101 and finally flows into each outlet pipe 5 through the fixing plate 6. The juice is heated by the heating rod 14, thus ensuring that the fermentation temperature inside the chamber 1 is consistently maintained at 38℃±2℃. Compared to existing methods of maintaining the fermentation temperature of the chamber 1 through external heating, this rapid fermentation device more accurately controls the fermentation temperature inside the chamber 1, improving the fermentation effect.
[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A rapid fermentation device, characterized in that, include: Box (1); A cover plate (7) is provided on the top of the housing (1); Multiple water outlet pipes (5) are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cover plate (7), and multiple water outlet holes (501) are opened on the side wall of each water outlet pipe (5). Each water outlet pipe (5) can be inserted into the upper layer of vegetables. A return pipe (8) is provided on the cover plate (7), and one end of the return pipe (8) is connected to each of the outlet pipes (5); A circulation pipe (9) is provided at the bottom of the box (1); And a circulation pump, whose inlet is connected to the circulation pipe (9) and outlet is connected to the return pipe (8) to extract the juice from the lower part of the box (1) and deliver it to each of the water outlet pipes (5).
2. The rapid fermentation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing plate (6), which is located below the cover plate (7). Each of the water outlet pipes (5) is distributed at intervals at the bottom of the fixing plate (6). Each of the water outlet holes (501) on the side wall of each water outlet pipe (5) is vertically spaced. Each of the water outlet pipes (5) is arranged vertically and has a conical bottom.
3. The rapid fermentation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a heating tube (11), which is horizontally arranged at the bottom of the cover plate (7) and is connected to the return pipe (8). The heating tube (11) is provided with a heating mechanism inside and a water outlet (1101) is provided at the bottom. The water outlet (1101) is connected to each of the water outlet pipes (5).
4. The rapid fermentation apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heating mechanism includes a sealing head (12) and a heating rod (14). One end of the heating tube (11) extends to the outside of the cover plate (7), and the sealing head (12) is located at the end of the heating tube (11) located outside the cover plate (7). The heating rod (14) is located on one side of the sealing head (12), and a power cord (1401) is provided on the other side of the sealing head (12). The power cord (1401) is connected to the heating rod (14).
5. The rapid fermentation apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that: A protective net (1201) is provided on one side of the sealing head (12). The protective net (1201) is located outside the heating rod (14), and a temperature sensor is provided inside the protective net (1201).
6. The rapid fermentation apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heating tube (11) is equipped with a filter screen (13) inside. The filter screen (13) is cylindrical and fits against the inner wall of the heating tube (11).
7. The rapid fermentation apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the cover plate (7) is provided with a sealing ring (701), the fixing plate (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing ring (701), and the lower surface of the sealing ring (701) is in contact with the edge of the fixing plate (6).
8. The rapid fermentation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the box (1) is provided with a filter plate (3), and multiple filter holes are evenly arranged on the filter plate (3). One end of the circulation pipe (9) is connected to the bottom of the filter plate (3).
9. The rapid fermentation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the box (1) is provided with a sealing groove (2), which is U-shaped, and a water outlet pipe (201) and a water inlet pipe (202) are provided on the sealing groove (2).
10. The rapid fermentation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pressure plate (4), which is frame-shaped and can be placed inside the box (1).