A honey concentration system

Abstract

This invention discloses a honey concentration system, comprising a housing with an inlet / outlet at the bottom and an inlet at the top. A feed pipe is also provided on the housing. A tee connects the inlet / outlet, and a circulating pump is detachably installed between one connector of the tee and the inlet. A guide plate is fixed inside the housing below the inlet, with the guide plate angled and its higher side fixed to the housing. The guide plate also has several through holes. The system further includes a dehumidifier with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, which communicate with the space below and above the guide plate, respectively. This invention solves the technical problem in the prior art where honey concentration at high temperatures leads to the loss of active ingredients.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of honey processing equipment technology, and in particular to a honey concentration system. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, capped mature honey often has a high water content due to local air humidity or insufficient bee colony strength. Therefore, after honey collection, it generally needs to be concentrated to remove some of the water to achieve the required concentration. Existing technologies typically use heating to evaporate the water and achieve concentration. For example, the invention patent CN114042327B provides a honey concentration device. The interior of the tank is arranged from top to bottom as follows: a first heating mechanism for preheating the honey, a second heating mechanism for fully heating the honey, a third heating mechanism for promoting water evaporation from the honey, and a cooling mechanism for cooling the honey. The upper end of the first heating mechanism penetrates the upper wall of the tank and extends to the outside of the tank, while the lower end of the first heating mechanism is inserted into the interior of the second heating mechanism. In the honey concentration device of this invention, the water in the honey is fully evaporated through the heating of the first, second, and third heating mechanisms, and then cooled and discharged by the cooling mechanism. The moisture absorption mechanism absorbs the evaporated water from the honey, completing the honey concentration process. This makes the honey concentration process continuous, improves processing efficiency, and saves processing time. In actual processing, heating generally requires temperatures above 40℃ (at lower temperatures, evaporation is minimal, takes longer, and efficiency is not improved). This higher temperature can lead to the loss of some active ingredients in the honey, while lowering the temperature will not achieve the goal of efficient concentration. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a honey concentration system that solves the technical problem that the concentration of honey at high temperatures in the prior art results in the loss of active ingredients.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A honey concentration system includes a housing with an inlet / outlet at the bottom and an outlet at the top. A feed pipe is also installed on the housing. A tee connects the inlet / outlet, and a circulating pump is detachably installed between one connector of the tee and the outlet. A baffle plate is fixed inside the housing below the outlet, with the baffle plate angled and its higher side fixed to the housing. The baffle plate also has several through holes. The system also includes a dehumidifier with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, which communicate with the spaces below and above the baffle plate, respectively. In this system, the honey circulates between the bottom of the housing and the baffle plate under the operation of the circulating pump. During circulation, the dehumidifier accelerates the airflow within the housing and absorbs moisture carried by the airflow, thus reducing the moisture content of the honey. The entire process is conducted at room temperature, achieving concentration at a lower temperature. This solves the technical problem in existing technologies where honey concentration requires higher temperatures, leading to the loss of active ingredients.

[0006] Furthermore, the dehumidifier is located outside the cabinet.

[0007] Furthermore, multiple guide grooves are recessed on the guide plate along its inclined direction, and all through holes are respectively set in the guide grooves, with all guide grooves located on the lower side of the guide plate.

[0008] Furthermore, a horizontal tube is fixed inside the box, located above the higher side of the guide plate. The inlet is connected to the horizontal tube through a connecting pipe. The horizontal tube is also provided with multiple flow holes arranged along its axis, with the flow hole openings facing downwards.

[0009] Furthermore, the lower side of the baffle plate is separated from the inner wall of the box.

[0010] Furthermore, a baffle is fixedly installed inside the box. The baffle and the guide plate divide the box into a material compartment and a dehumidification compartment. The inlet pipe is connected to the dehumidification compartment. Several through frames are also installed on the baffle, and all the through holes are connected to the material compartment.

[0011] Furthermore, the baffle is inclined and the higher side is fixed to the guide plate, while the lower side is fixed to the inner wall of the box.

[0012] Furthermore, the through frame is set along the inclined direction of the baffle and arranged at equal intervals laterally.

[0013] Furthermore, a cover plate is detachably connected to the top surface of the box.

[0014] Furthermore, the cover plate and the guide plate are arranged in parallel.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] A baffle plate is installed inside the chamber, and a circulation pump makes the honey circulate inside the chamber and on the baffle plate. During the process, a dehumidifier accelerates the airflow inside the chamber and absorbs the moisture carried by the airflow, thereby reducing the moisture content of the honey. The entire process is carried out at room temperature, that is, the purpose of concentration is achieved at a lower temperature. Therefore, it solves the technical problem that the concentration of honey at a higher temperature in the existing technology leads to the loss of active ingredients. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of this embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This embodiment Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of a local structure at point A;

[0020] Figure 4 This embodiment Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the local structure at point B;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of this embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 6 This embodiment Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the local structure at point C.

[0023] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include:

[0024] 1. Box body; 2. Cover plate; 3. Guide plate; 4. Inlet / outlet; 5. Tee; 6. Circulation pump; 7. Feed pipe; 8. Horizontal pipe; 9. Connecting pipe; 10. Flow hole; 11. Dehumidifier; 12. Inlet pipe; 13. Outlet pipe; 14. Baffle plate; 15. Inclined channel; 16. Guide ditch; 17. Through hole; 18. Baffle; 19. Material chamber; 20. Dehumidification chamber; 21. Through frame; 22. Pump inlet pipe; 23. Pump outlet pipe; 24. Separation point; 25. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments:

[0026] like Figure 1-6As shown, this solution provides a honey concentration system, which includes a housing 1. A cover 2 is detachably mounted on the top of the housing 1. An inclined guide plate 3 is fixed inside the housing 1. The higher side and both sides of the guide plate 3 are fixed to the inner wall of the housing 1, while the lower side is separate from the inner wall. An inlet 4 is fixed to the top of the housing 1, and an outlet 5 is fixed to the bottom. The outlet 5 is connected to a tee 6, and a circulation pump 7 located outside the housing 1 is installed between one of the tee 6's connecting ports and the inlet 4. The housing 1 also has an inlet pipe 8 for introducing honey. Specifically, the pump inlet pipe 23 of the circulation pump 7 and one connecting port of the tee 6 are detachable, and the pump outlet pipe 24... The connection between the pump inlet 4 and the pump outlet 24 is also detachable. When honey needs to be introduced, the pump inlet pipe 23 (both the pump inlet pipe 23 and the pump outlet pipe 24 are flexible hoses) can be removed and extended into the raw material tank. By running the circulation pump 7, the honey in the raw material tank is pumped into the pump outlet 4 and then into the tank 1. Alternatively, the pump outlet pipe 24 can also be removed and connected to the feed pipe 8. By running the circulation pump 7, the honey in the raw material tank is pumped into the feed pipe 8 and then into the tank 1. Furthermore, after the honey is introduced into the tank 1, the circulation pump 7, the tee, and the pump outlet 4 are connected. Running the circulation pump 7 allows the honey to be drawn into the tank 1 from the bottom and then into the tank 1 from the top through the pump outlet 4. The honey falls onto the guide plate 3 and flows diagonally downwards with it before returning to the bottom of the box 1, thus forming a cycle. Furthermore, a dehumidifier 12 is installed outside the box 1. The dehumidifier 12 has an inlet pipe 13 and an outlet pipe 14 that communicate with the inside of the box 1. The inlet pipe 13 and the outlet pipe 14 communicate with the space below and above the guide plate 3 of the box 1, respectively. When the dehumidifier 12 is running, it accelerates the airflow inside the box 1, allowing the moisture in the honey to migrate into the airflow more quickly. During the airflow, the dehumidifier 12 can also draw in air through the inlet pipe 13 and remove the moisture. (Both the dehumidifier 12 and the circulation pump 7 are directly provided in the prior art.) The equipment includes a dehumidifier 12 that collects moisture removed during operation in a detachable collection box (which can be cleaned periodically), and then directs the airflow through the outlet pipe 14 into the housing 1, thereby removing moisture and reducing the water content in the honey. The entire process is carried out at room temperature, achieving concentration at a lower temperature. This solves the technical problem in existing technologies where honey concentration at higher temperatures leads to the loss of active ingredients. Furthermore, a three-way valve 6 is provided. The inlet of the three-way valve is connected to the bottom of the housing 1, one outlet is detachably connected to the pump inlet pipe 23 of the circulation pump 7, and the other outlet is used to finally discharge all the concentrated material.

[0027] In further proposals, such as Figure 1-4As shown, the cover plate 2 can be parallel to the guide plate 3, meaning the cover plate 2 is also inclined. Abutment plates 15 are fixed to the higher and lower sides of the cover plate 2, respectively. The cover plate 2 overlaps with the housing 1 via the abutment plates 15. Bolts or other locking devices can also be added between the abutment plates 15 and the housing 1. In this design, the cover plate 2 and the guide plate 3 together form an inclined channel 16. The inlet 4 and the outlet pipe 14 of the dehumidifier 12 are both connected to the higher end of the inclined channel 16. That is, both honey and airflow are introduced from the higher end of the inclined channel 16 and flow in the same direction. During this process, the airflow and honey come into contact, causing the moisture in the honey to migrate into the airflow, and then both enter the housing 1 below from the lower end of the inclined channel 16 (guide plate). The lower end opening of the inclined channel 16 is located at the point where plate 3 separates from the inner wall of the box 1 (25). Honey, being heavier, will fall directly to the bottom of the box 1. However, under the operation of the dehumidifier 12, the airflow moves upward and separates from the honey. The separated airflow is then drawn into the dehumidifier 12 at the top of the box 1 to remove moisture, and then returns to the higher end of the inclined channel 16 via the outlet pipe 14. The honey, on the other hand, returns to the higher end of the inclined channel 16 at the bottom of the box 1 via the circulation pump 7. This process, after running for a period of time, can concentrate the honey. Furthermore, the feed pipe 8 can also be fixed on the cover plate 2 and connected to the higher end of the inclined channel 16. The introduced honey directly enters the inclined channel 16 and begins to flow with the airflow during the addition process.

[0028] like Figure 1-3 As shown, several guide channels 17 are recessed on the lower side of the guide plate 3. The guide channels 17 are arranged in an inclined direction and their lower ends are connected to the end face of the guide plate 3. In this way, the honey can be diverted to each guide channel 17 and then flow downwards. Furthermore, multiple through holes 18 are provided in each guide channel 17. As the honey flows downwards, some of it will gradually pass through the through holes 18 and fall directly to the bottom of the lower box 1. Therefore, it becomes thinner and thinner as it flows, and the contact between the honey and the airflow is more efficient. At the same time, the honey that passes through the through holes 18 will form a water curtain-like state below the guide plate 3. As the airflow returns upwards, it passes through the water curtain, so the airflow comes into efficient contact with the honey again, further improving the moisture removal efficiency.

[0029] like Figure 1-5As shown, during the downward flow of honey (mainly through the through-hole 18), it may be affected by the operation of the dehumidifier 12 and deflect towards the dehumidifier 12. However, in this application, the through-hole 18 is located on the lower side of the guide plate 3, so that even if deflection occurs, the honey will not be drawn into the dehumidifier 12. Furthermore, a baffle 19 is also inclinedly arranged inside the housing 1. The higher side of the baffle 19 is fixed to the guide plate 3, and the lower side and both sides are fixed to the inner wall of the housing 1. In this way, the baffle 19 and the guide plate 3 divide the housing 1 into a material compartment 20 located at the lower position and a dehumidification compartment 21 located at the higher position. The inlet pipe 13 is connected to the dehumidification chamber 21. Several through frames 22 are also provided on the baffle 19. The through frames 22 are arranged horizontally at equal intervals along the inclined direction of the baffle 19. At the same time, all the through holes 18 are connected to the material chamber 20. In this way, even if some honey is pulled upward, it will adhere to the baffle 19 and then flow diagonally downward along the baffle 19 back to the bottom of the box 1 (i.e., the material chamber 20). The through frames 22 allow airflow to pass through the dehumidification chamber 21. At the same time, the lower end of the through frame 22 is connected to the inner wall of the box 1, thus preventing a small amount of honey from being retained in the dehumidification chamber 21.

[0030] like Figure 1-3 As shown in Figure 6, a horizontal pipe 9 located at the higher end of the inclined channel 16 is also fixed inside the housing 1. The inlet 4 is connected to the horizontal pipe 9 through the connecting pipe 10. The horizontal pipe 9 is also provided with multiple flow holes 11 arranged along its axis. The flow holes 11 are set with their openings facing downwards. The introduced honey is diverted through the horizontal pipe 9 to each flow hole 11, and then to the guide plate 3. This allows the honey to spread out on the guide plate 3 and be evenly distributed to each guide groove 17. Furthermore, the flow holes 11 can also correspond one-to-one with each guide groove 17 to make the honey more evenly distributed. In a further embodiment, each guide groove 17 can be extended upwards to directly below the corresponding flow hole 11, but all through holes 18 are still located below the baffle 19. Furthermore, the inlet 4 is located at the highest point of the inclined channel 16. In this way, during the operation of the dehumidifier 12, the airflow is introduced into the inclined channel 16 from the highest position of the honey, so that the honey is blown diagonally downwards from the beginning.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A honey concentration system, characterized in that, The system includes a housing with an inlet / outlet at the bottom and an outlet at the top. A feed pipe is also installed on the housing. A tee connects the inlet / outlet, and a circulating pump can be detachably installed between one of the tee's connectors and the outlet. A baffle plate is fixed inside the housing below the outlet, with the baffle plate angled and its higher side fixed to the housing. Several through holes are also provided on the baffle plate. The system also includes a dehumidifier with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, which communicate with the space below and above the baffle plate, respectively.

2. The honey concentration system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The dehumidifier is located outside the cabinet.

3. The honey concentration system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple guide grooves are recessed along the inclined direction of the guide plate, and all through holes are respectively set in the guide grooves, and all guide grooves are located on the lower side of the guide plate.

4. The honey concentration system as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The box also has a horizontal tube fixed above the higher side of the guide plate. The inlet is connected to the horizontal tube through a connecting pipe. The horizontal tube is also provided with multiple flow holes arranged along its axis, with the flow hole openings facing downwards.

5. The honey concentration system as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The lower side of the baffle plate is separated from the inner wall of the box.

6. The honey concentration system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The box is also equipped with baffles, which, along with baffles and guide plates, divide the box into a material compartment and a dehumidification compartment. The inlet pipe is connected to the dehumidification compartment. The baffles are also equipped with several through frames, and all the through holes are connected to the material compartment.

7. The honey concentration system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The baffle is set at an angle, with the higher side fixed to the guide plate and the lower side fixed to the inner wall of the box.

8. The honey concentration system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The through frame is set along the inclined direction of the baffle and is arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction.

9. The honey concentration system according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, A cover plate is detachably connected to the top surface of the box.

10. The honey concentration system as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The cover plate and the guide plate are set in parallel.

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