Vertical fermentation bin and fermentation process thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of fermentation processes, in particular to a vertical fermentation bin and a fermentation process thereof. The vertical fermentation bin comprises a bin body, a bottom plate is fixed to the lower side of the bin body, a strip-shaped hole is formed in the bottom plate, the left end and the right end of the lower side of the strip-shaped hole are both connected with blocking doors in a sliding mode, and the two blocking doors both block the lower side of the strip-shaped hole and are both driven by hydraulic cylinders to slide. The fermentation process comprises the following steps: S1, pouring fermentation raw materials into the bin body, and sealing the middle part of the bin body through the middle frame; s2, exposing the lower side of the fermentation raw material, so that the fermentation raw material is firstly fermented at the upper part of the bin body; s3, the middle frame is opened, so that the fermentation raw materials fall into the lower side of the middle frame in the bin body; s4, exposing the upper side of the fermentation raw material, so that the fermentation raw material is firstly fermented at the lower part of the bin body; s5, supplying oxygen into the bin body through the two cylinders during fermentation; s6, after fermentation is completed, the fermentation raw materials are taken out from the lower side of the bin body. The fermented raw materials can be conveniently and quantitatively taken out from the lower side of the bin body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fermentation technology, and more specifically to a vertical fermentation chamber and its fermentation process. Background Technology

[0002] A vertical fermentation chamber is a device used for fermenting food or beverages, commonly used in the fermentation process of bread, alcohol, yogurt, etc. A vertical fermentation chamber typically consists of a sealed container and a system for controlling fermentation temperature and humidity. The interior of the chamber usually has multiple shelves for holding the food or beverage being fermented. By controlling the temperature and humidity inside the chamber, a vertical fermentation chamber can provide an ideal fermentation environment, promoting the microbial fermentation process in the food or beverage to achieve the desired taste, flavor, and texture. When fermenting loose materials in a vertical fermentation chamber, removing the loose material is relatively difficult, and it is inconvenient to quantitatively remove the raw material from the bottom of the chamber. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a vertical fermentation chamber and its fermentation process, which has the advantage of allowing the fermented raw materials to be easily and quantitatively removed from the bottom of the chamber.

[0004] A vertical fermentation chamber includes a chamber body, a bottom plate fixed to the lower side of the chamber body, a perforation on the bottom plate, and two baffles slidably connected to the left and right ends of the lower side of the perforation. The two baffles block the lower side of the perforation and are driven to slide by a hydraulic cylinder.

[0005] Two baffles are fixed on the lower side of the base plate. The two baffles are located on both sides of the slot, and each baffle is connected to the base frame through a connecting bracket.

[0006] Both ends of the base frame are rotatably connected to pulleys, which are driven by a motor, and the two pulleys are connected by a conveyor belt.

[0007] The lower part of the silo is provided with a portal frame, on which multiple grid rods are fixed from front to back. All grid rods are located on the upper side of the slots. Two sliding columns are fixed on the portal frame, and the two sliding columns are slidably connected to the lower part of the silo. The two sliding columns are driven to slide by a hydraulic cylinder.

[0008] A vertical fermentation chamber fermentation process includes the following steps:

[0009] S1: Pour the fermentation raw materials into the chamber and seal the middle of the chamber with the middle frame;

[0010] S2: The lower side of the fermentation raw material is exposed, allowing the fermentation raw material to ferment first in the upper part of the chamber;

[0011] S3: Open the middle frame so that the fermentation raw materials fall into the lower part of the middle frame in the chamber;

[0012] S4: The upper side of the fermentation raw materials is exposed, allowing the fermentation raw materials to ferment first in the lower part of the chamber;

[0013] S5: During fermentation, oxygen is supplied to the chamber through two cylinders;

[0014] S6: After fermentation is complete, remove the fermentation raw materials from the bottom of the chamber. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0016] Figure 1 A flowchart of a vertical fermentation chamber fermentation process;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a vertical fermentation chamber. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a vertical fermentation chamber. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a vertical fermentation chamber. Figure 3 ;

[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a vertical fermentation chamber. Figure 4 ;

[0021] Figure 6 A structural diagram of the silo body, cylinder, and middle frame. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the warehouse structure;

[0023] Figure 8 A structural diagram of the silo body, cylinder, and middle frame. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the base plate Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the base plate Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the base frame.

[0027] In the diagram: 101. Sliding bar 102. 103. Top cover 104. 105. Gantry frame 105. Agitator 106. Grille bar 107. Rear seat 108. Motor frame 109. Sliding column 110;

[0028] 201 cylindrical tube; 202 heating wire; 203 rubber sheet; 204 cross groove;

[0029] Middle frame 301; Rotating blade 302; L-shaped rod 303; Cylindrical column 304;

[0030] Base plate 401; Slotted hole 402; Gate 403;

[0031] Base frame 501; connecting frame 502; pulley 503; conveyor belt 504; baffle 505; pointed end 506; annular edge 507; air inlet pipe 508; left frame 509. Detailed Implementation

[0032] like Figure 2-11 As shown, this example allows for the convenient and quantitative removal of fermented raw materials from the bottom of the chamber.

[0033] The vertical fermentation chamber includes a chamber body 101, and a base plate 401 is connected to the lower side of the chamber body 101 by screws. The base plate 401 is provided with a slot 402. Both the left and right ends of the lower side of the slot 402 are slidably connected to baffles 403. Both baffles 403 block the lower side of the slot 402. Both baffles 403 are driven to slide by hydraulic cylinders. The raw material needs to be fermented in the chamber body 101. Then, the size of the slot 402 is controlled by the sliding of the baffles 403. The raw material is discharged from the slot 402, which makes it convenient to take out the fermented raw material quantitatively from the lower side of the chamber body.

[0034] like Figure 9-11 As shown, this example can achieve the effect of the base frame 501 supporting the compartment 101.

[0035] Since two baffles 505 are welded to the lower side of the base plate 401, the two baffles 505 are located on both sides of the slot 402 respectively. Each baffle 505 is connected to the base frame 501 through the connecting frame 502. The two baffles 505 prevent the raw material at the slot 402 from spreading out over a large area when it falls. The base frame 501 can support the silo body 101.

[0036] like Figure 11 As shown, this example can achieve the effect of conveying the raw material falling from the slot 402 via the conveyor belt 504.

[0037] Since both ends of the base frame 501 are rotatably connected to pulleys 503, the pulleys 503 are driven by a motor, and the two pulleys 503 are driven by a conveyor belt 504. The motor drives the two pulleys 503 to rotate, which in turn drives the conveyor belt 504 to transmit the raw materials falling from the slot 402.

[0038] like Figure 6-8As shown, this example can achieve the effect of preventing the raw material at the slot 402 from tangling and falling off easily.

[0039] Because a portal frame 105 is provided at the lower part of the silo body 101, and multiple grid bars 107 are welded on the portal frame 105 from front to back, the multiple grid bars 107 are all located on the upper side of the slot 402. Two sliding columns 110 are welded on the portal frame 105, and the two sliding columns 110 are slidably connected to the lower part of the silo body 101. The two sliding columns are driven to slide by a hydraulic cylinder, which drives the two sliding columns 110 to move back and forth, thereby driving the portal frame 105 and the multiple grid bars 107 to move back and forth, preventing the raw material at the slot 402 from getting tangled and difficult to fall. In addition, the multiple grid bars 107 also block the slot 402 to a certain extent, preventing too much raw material from leaking down from the slot 402.

[0040] like Figure 6-8 As shown, this example can achieve the effect of controlling the opening and closing of the top cover 104.

[0041] Since both the left and right sides of the upper side of the silo body 101 are welded with protrusions 103, the top cover 104 is set on the upper side of the silo body 101, and both the left and right ends of the lower side of the top cover 104 are welded with slide bars 102. The two slide bars 102 are slidably connected to the two protrusions 103 respectively. The two slide bars 102 are driven to slide by hydraulic cylinders. By sliding the two slide bars 102 on the two protrusions 103 respectively, the lifting and lowering of the top cover 104 is controlled, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the top cover 104.

[0042] like Figure 6-8 As shown, this example can achieve the effect of supplying oxygen to the bottom and top of the raw material respectively, thus fully oxygenating the raw material.

[0043] Because a middle frame 301 is slidably connected to the inner middle of the silo 101, and multiple rotating blades 302 are rotatably connected to the middle frame 301 from front to back, the multiple rotating blades 302 are all driven to rotate by a motor. By driving the multiple rotating blades 302 to rotate to a horizontal or vertical state, the control can be made to allow raw materials to pass through the middle frame 301. Thus, the raw materials can be first piled on the upper side of the middle frame 301, so that the lower side of the raw materials is exposed first, making it convenient to supply oxygen to the lower side of the raw materials first. Then, the raw materials can be piled on the lower side of the middle frame 301, so that the upper side of the raw materials is exposed, making it convenient to supply oxygen to the upper side of the raw materials first. By supplying oxygen to the lower and upper sides of the raw materials respectively, the raw materials are fully oxygenated.

[0044] like Figure 6-8 As shown, this example can achieve the effect of buffering when raw materials are thrown onto the middle frame 301, preventing damage to the middle frame 301.

[0045] Because an L-shaped rod 303 is welded to the upper rear side of the middle frame 301, and a cylinder 304 is welded to the upper part of the L-shaped rod 303, and a rear seat 108 is welded to the upper rear side of the hopper body 101, the cylinder 304 is vertically slidably connected to the rear seat 108, and a compression spring is sleeved on the cylinder 304. The compression spring is located between the L-shaped rod 303 and the rear seat 108. The compression spring gives the L-shaped rod 303 and the middle frame 301 an upward elastic force, so that the middle frame 301 has an upward elastic force, which buffers the raw materials when they are thrown onto the middle frame 301 and prevents the middle frame 301 from being damaged.

[0046] like Figure 6-8 As shown, this example can achieve the effect of making the raw materials mix evenly before they fall.

[0047] Because a motor frame 109 is welded to the lower part of the hopper 101, a servo motor is connected to the motor frame 109 by screws, and an agitator 106 is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor. The agitator 106 is located on the lower side of the middle frame 301, and can be driven to rotate. When the raw material falls to the lower side of the middle frame 301, the agitator 106 stirs the raw material, so that the raw material is evenly mixed before falling.

[0048] like Figure 6-11 As shown, this example can achieve the effect of supplying oxygen to the inside of the cylinder 201 and the chamber 101 through the air intake pipe 508.

[0049] Since the upper and lower ends of the left side of the chamber 101 are connected to the cylinder 201 by screws, the cylinder 201 is equipped with an electric heating wire 202, and the outer end of the cylinder 201 is bonded with a rubber sheet 203. The center of the rubber sheet 203 is provided with a cross groove 204. The left side of the base frame 501 is welded with a left frame 509. The upper and lower ends of the left frame 509 are slidably connected with air inlet pipes 508 in the left and right directions. The right ends of the two air inlet pipes 508 are provided with pointed tips 506. The two pointed tips 506 are located on the left side of the two cylinders 201 respectively. The right ends of the two air inlet pipes 508 are welded with an annular edge 507. The two air inlet pipes 508 are driven to slide by a hydraulic cylinder. The cross groove 204 is normally closed and not ventilated. When the upper part of the chamber 101 is empty, oxygen is supplied to the upper part of the chamber 101 through the upper cylinder 201. When the lower part of the chamber 101 is empty, oxygen is supplied to the lower part of the chamber 101 through the lower cylinder 201, thus facilitating oxygen supply to the empty spaces within the chamber 101. The heating wire 202 can heat and control the internal temperature of the chamber 101. By sliding the air inlet pipe 508, the inlet pipe 508 can be inserted through the pointed end 506 into the rubber sheet 203 on the heating wire 202, allowing oxygen to be supplied to the cylinder 201 and the interior of the chamber 101 through the air inlet pipe 508. The annular edge 507 prevents the air inlet pipe 508 from being inserted too deeply.

[0050] A vertical fermentation chamber fermentation process includes the following steps:

[0051] S1: Pour the fermentation raw materials into the chamber 101 and seal the middle part of the chamber 101 through the middle frame 301;

[0052] S2: The lower side of the fermentation raw material is exposed, so that the fermentation raw material is fermented first in the upper part of the chamber 101;

[0053] S3: Open the middle frame 301 so that the fermentation raw materials fall into the lower side of the middle frame 301 in the chamber 101;

[0054] S4: The upper side of the fermentation raw material is exposed, so that the fermentation raw material is fermented in the lower part of the chamber 101 first;

[0055] S5: During fermentation, oxygen is supplied to the chamber 101 through two cylinders 201;

[0056] S6: After fermentation is complete, remove the fermentation raw materials from the bottom of the chamber 101.

Claims

1. A vertical fermentation silo comprising a silo body (101), characterised in that: The lower side of the silo body (101) is fixed with a base plate (401), and the base plate (401) is provided with a slot (402). Both the left and right ends of the slot (402) are slidably connected with a stop door (403). Both stop doors (403) block the lower side of the slot (402), and both stop doors (403) are driven to slide by a hydraulic cylinder.

2. A vertical fermentation silo according to claim 1, characterised in that: Two baffles (505) are fixed on the lower side of the base plate (401). The two baffles (505) are located on both sides of the slot (402), and each baffle (505) is connected to the base frame (501) through the connecting frame (502).

3. A vertical fermentation chamber according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base frame (501) is rotatably connected to pulleys (503) at both ends. The pulleys (503) are driven by a motor, and the two pulleys (503) are connected by a conveyor belt (504).

4. A vertical fermentation chamber according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower part of the silo body (101) is provided with a portal frame (105), and multiple grid rods (107) are fixed on the portal frame (105) from front to back. The multiple grid rods (107) are all located on the upper side of the slot (402). Two sliding columns (110) are fixed on the portal frame (105). The two sliding columns (110) are slidably connected to the lower part of the silo body (101). The two sliding columns (110) are driven to slide by a hydraulic cylinder.

5. A vertical fermentation chamber according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper left and right sides of the silo body (101) are fixed with protrusions (103), the top cover (104) is located on the upper side of the silo body (101), and the left and right ends of the lower side of the top cover (104) are fixed with slide bars (102). The two slide bars (102) are slidably connected to the two protrusions (103) respectively, and the two slide bars (102) are driven to slide by hydraulic cylinders.

6. A vertical fermentation chamber according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner middle of the compartment (101) is slidably connected to a middle frame (301), and multiple rotating blades (302) are rotatably connected from front to back on the middle frame (301), and the multiple rotating blades (302) are all driven to rotate by a motor.

7. A vertical fermentation chamber according to claim 6, characterized in that: An L-shaped rod (303) is fixed to the upper rear side of the middle frame (301), and a cylinder (304) is fixed to the upper part of the L-shaped rod (303). A rear seat (108) is fixed to the upper rear side of the compartment (101). The cylinder (304) is vertically slidably connected to the rear seat (108). A compression spring is sleeved on the cylinder (304), and the compression spring is located between the L-shaped rod (303) and the rear seat (108).

8. A vertical fermentation chamber according to claim 7, characterized in that: A motor frame (109) is fixed to the lower part of the chamber (101), a servo motor is fixed on the motor frame (109), and a stirrer (106) is fixed on the output shaft of the servo motor. The stirrer (106) is located on the lower side of the middle frame (301).

9. A vertical fermentation chamber according to claim 8, characterized in that: Both the upper and lower ends of the left side of the chamber (101) are fixed with cylinders (201), heating wires (202) are fixed inside the cylinders (201), and rubber sheets (203) are glued to the outer end of the cylinders (201). A cross groove (204) is provided in the center of the rubber sheet (203).

10. A vertical fermentation chamber fermentation process, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: Pour the fermentation raw materials into the chamber (101) and seal the middle part of the chamber (101) through the middle frame (301); S2: The lower side of the fermentation raw material is exposed, so that the fermentation raw material is fermented first in the upper part of the chamber (101); S3: Open the middle frame (301) so that the fermentation raw materials fall into the lower side of the middle frame (301) in the chamber (101); S4: The upper side of the fermentation raw material is exposed, so that the fermentation raw material is fermented in the lower part of the chamber (101) first; S5: During fermentation, oxygen is supplied to the chamber (101) through two cylinders (201); S6: After fermentation is complete, remove the fermentation raw materials from the bottom of the chamber (101).

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