Whey removing device
By using an ultrasonic vibrator to drive the vibration of the mesh inner liner in whey production, the problem of time and low efficiency of separation between traditional whey and casein is solved, and rapid and thorough separation is achieved, suitable for industrial production, and maintaining The original taste of the product and the integrity of casein.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422775411.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-14
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-14
AI Technical Summary
The separation of whey and casein in the traditional fermented whey production process takes a long time, is inefficient, is not suitable for industrial production, and is not thorough in separation.
Design a whey removal device, using an ultrasonic vibrator to drive the vibrating of the mesh inner liner, and use the vibration principle to separate whey and casein. The separation speed is fast, thorough separation is also physically separated, avoiding casein and whey protein. damage.
The rapid and thorough separation of whey and casein is achieved, production efficiency is improved, the original taste is maintained, and the residue is easy to clean and remove.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of whey production equipment, in particular to a whey removal device. Background Art
[0002] In the process of producing cheese from milk, whey and casein need to be separated. Whey is a light yellow liquid after defatting and separating casein. Since whey and whey protein also have nutritional value, whey can be eaten as a by-product.
[0003] In the traditional fermented whey production process, the whey and casein are separated by putting the cooked skim yogurt into a cloth bag and hanging it for 8-10 hours, relying on the long-term dead weight to allow the whey to flow out naturally. However, this technology is time-consuming, inefficient, not suitable for industrial production, and the separation is not thorough. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide a whey removal device.
[0005] The utility model is implemented by the following technical solutions:
[0006] A whey removal device comprises an outer barrel, a base, a mesh inner liner, a cover plate, and an ultrasonic vibrator, wherein the base is fixed to the bottom of the outer barrel, the mesh inner liner is placed in the outer barrel, the top of the outer barrel is covered with the cover plate, a material inlet is provided on the cover plate, and the bottom of the outer barrel is provided with the material outlet;
[0007] The mesh inner liner is composed of a first mesh cylinder frame, a second mesh cylinder frame, and a mesh basket arranged from top to bottom, an annular groove is fixed at the bottom of the first mesh cylinder frame and the second mesh cylinder frame, a movable ring is fixed at the top of the second mesh cylinder frame and the mesh basket, the annular groove of the first mesh cylinder frame is sleeved on the movable ring of the second mesh cylinder frame, and the annular groove of the second mesh cylinder frame is sleeved on the movable ring of the mesh basket;
[0008] The ultrasonic vibrators are provided with two and fixed on the outer wall of the upper half of the outer barrel. The ultrasonic vibration rods of the two ultrasonic vibrators penetrate the outer wall of the outer barrel and are movably connected with the second mesh cylinder frame and the mesh basket respectively.
[0009] Preferably, grooves are provided on both sides of the top of the outer barrel, and hanging ears are provided on the top of the first mesh cylinder frame, and the hanging ears are buckled in the grooves;
[0010] A top block matching the groove is fixed to the bottom of the cover plate, and the top block is placed above the hanging ear in the groove;
[0011] A convex block is fixed on the inner wall of the outer barrel, and the bottom of the mesh basket is placed on the convex block.
[0012] Preferably, a connecting rod is fixed on the ultrasonic vibration rods of the two ultrasonic vibrators, a ring is fixed on the connecting rod, and an inverted "L"-shaped hook is fixed on the second mesh tube frame and the mesh basket respectively, and the two rings are respectively mounted on the hooks of the second mesh tube frame and the mesh basket.
[0013] The utility model has the advantages of utilizing an ultrasonic vibrator to drive the mesh inner container to vibrate, thereby vibrating the skimmed yogurt, and utilizing the vibration principle to separate whey and casein, with a fast separation speed and thorough separation. Due to physical separation, casein and whey protein are not damaged, and the original taste is maintained; it replaces traditional technology, saves time and improves efficiency.
[0014] The mesh inner liner is divided into three layers, and the last two layers where the skim yogurt is located vibrate separately to increase the vibration amplitude and improve the vibration separation effect.
[0015] When the whey is not removed, the mesh liner can also be taken out from the outer barrel, which is convenient for cleaning the outer barrel and the mesh liner, and also for removing the residual casein and whey. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the middle part.
[0019] Figure 3 It is a left view of the overall structure of the utility model.
[0020] In the figure: outer barrel 1, base 2, mesh liner 3, first mesh cylinder frame 3.1, second mesh cylinder frame 3.2, mesh basket 3.3, cover plate 4, ultrasonic vibrator 5, material inlet 6, material outlet 7, annular groove 8, movable ring 9, groove 10, hanging ear 11, top block 12, protruding block 13, connecting rod 14, collar 15, hook 16. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0022] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a whey removal device comprises an outer barrel 1, a base 2, a mesh inner liner 3, a cover plate 4, and an ultrasonic vibrator 5. The base 2 is fixed at the bottom of the outer barrel 1, the mesh inner liner 3 is placed in the outer barrel 1, the top of the outer barrel 1 is covered with a cover plate 4, a material inlet 6 is provided on the cover plate 4, and a material outlet 7 is provided at the bottom of the outer barrel 1; skim yogurt with coagulated cheese is poured into the mesh inner liner 3 from the material inlet 6, the separated casein can be taken out through the mesh inner liner 3, and the separated whey is discharged from the material outlet 7, and a valve is installed on the material outlet 7.
[0023] The mesh liner 3 is composed of a first mesh cylinder frame 3.1, a second mesh cylinder frame 3.2, and a mesh basket 3.3 arranged from top to bottom. An annular groove 8 is fixed at the bottom of the first mesh cylinder frame 3.1 and the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2, and a movable ring 9 is fixed at the top of the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3. The annular groove 8 of the first mesh cylinder frame 3.1 is sleeved on the movable ring 9 of the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2, and the annular groove 8 of the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 is sleeved on the movable ring 9 of the mesh basket 3.3; the first mesh cylinder frame 3.1 and the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 are cylindrical. The top and the bottom are not closed, the first mesh cylinder frame 3.1, the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3 are connected in sequence, the mesh basket 3.3 has a bottom seal, the side walls of the first mesh cylinder frame 3.1 and the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 are provided with mesh holes, the side walls and the bottom of the mesh basket 3.3 are also provided with mesh holes, and the mesh holes are selected to be relatively small, so that the whey liquid can penetrate through, but casein needs to be prevented from falling out; there is a movable gap between the annular groove 8 and the movable ring 9, so that the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the first mesh cylinder frame 3.1, the mesh basket 3.3 and the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 can shake.
[0024] Two ultrasonic vibrators 5 are provided and fixed on the outer wall of the upper half of the outer barrel 1. The ultrasonic vibration rods of the two ultrasonic vibrators 5 penetrate the outer wall of the outer barrel 1 and are movably connected to the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3 respectively. The ultrasonic vibrator 5 drives the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3 to vibrate through its own ultrasonic vibration rod, so that the skimmed yogurt vibrates, and the whey and casein are separated by the vibration principle. The separation speed is fast and the separation is thorough. Since it is a physical separation, the casein and whey protein are not damaged and the original taste is maintained.
[0025] Grooves 10 are provided on both sides of the top of the outer barrel 1, and ears 11 are provided on the top of the first mesh cylinder frame 3.1, and the ears 11 are buckled in the grooves 10; a top block 12 matching the groove 10 is fixed at the bottom of the cover plate 4, and the top block 12 is placed above the ears 11 in the groove 10; a protruding block 13 is fixed to the inner wall of the outer barrel 1, and the bottom of the mesh basket 3.3 is placed on the protruding block 13.
[0026] When removing whey, the cover plate 4 is covered on the outer barrel 1, and the cover plate 4 can be connected to the outer barrel 1 by a buckle lock. The mesh liner 3 is hooked on the groove 10 of the outer barrel 1 through the hanging ear 11, and is pressed and limited by the top block 12, and then the mesh liner 3 is supported by the protruding block 13, so that a movable gap is formed between the mesh liner 3 and the outer barrel 1, which is beneficial to the vibration of the mesh liner 3 and makes the whey separation effect better; when the whey is not removed, the cover plate 4 can also be opened to take the mesh liner 3 out of the outer barrel 1, which is convenient for cleaning the outer barrel 1 and the mesh liner 3, and also convenient for taking out the residual casein and whey.
[0027] A connecting rod 14 is fixed to the ultrasonic vibration rods of the two ultrasonic vibrators 5, and a ring 15 is fixed to the connecting rod 14. An inverted "L"-shaped hook 16 is fixed to the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3 respectively, and two rings 15 are respectively mounted on the hooks 16 of the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3.
[0028] The ultrasonic vibration rods of the two ultrasonic vibrators 5 respectively drive the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3 to vibrate, which is achieved by inserting the hook 16 on the ring 15, so that the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3 can be separated from the ultrasonic vibrator 5. The skim yogurt mainly stays in the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3. Therefore, the double vibration of the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3 can enhance the vibration effect and separate as much whey as possible.
[0029] Working principle: When the utility model is in use, skim yogurt with casein coagulation is poured into the mesh inner liner 3 from the material inlet 6 and stops in the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3, or the cover plate 4 is opened and the skim yogurt is directly poured into the second mesh cylinder frame 3.2 and the mesh basket 3.3, the ultrasonic vibration rod of the ultrasonic vibrator 5 drives the mesh inner liner 3 to vibrate, so that the skim yogurt vibrates, and the vibration principle is used to separate whey and casein, the separation speed is fast, the separation is thorough, because it is a physical separation, so there is no damage to casein and whey protein, and the original taste is maintained; the separated casein is taken out by lifting the mesh inner liner 3, and the separated whey is discharged from the material outlet 7, and the material outlet 7 is equipped with a valve.
[0030] When the whey is not removed, the cover plate 4 can be opened to take out the mesh liner 3 from the outer barrel 1, so as to facilitate cleaning of the outer barrel 1 and the mesh liner 3 and to facilitate taking out the residual casein and whey.
[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A whey removal device, characterized in that: It comprises an outer barrel, a base, a mesh inner liner, a cover plate, and an ultrasonic vibrator, wherein the base is fixed to the bottom of the outer barrel, the mesh inner liner is placed in the outer barrel, the top of the outer barrel is covered with the cover plate, a material inlet is provided on the cover plate, and a material outlet is provided at the bottom of the outer barrel; The mesh inner liner is composed of a first mesh cylinder frame, a second mesh cylinder frame, and a mesh basket arranged from top to bottom, an annular groove is fixed at the bottom of the first mesh cylinder frame and the second mesh cylinder frame, a movable ring is fixed at the top of the second mesh cylinder frame and the mesh basket, the annular groove of the first mesh cylinder frame is sleeved on the movable ring of the second mesh cylinder frame, and the annular groove of the second mesh cylinder frame is sleeved on the movable ring of the mesh basket; The ultrasonic vibrators are provided with two and fixed on the outer wall of the upper half of the outer barrel. The ultrasonic vibration rods of the two ultrasonic vibrators penetrate the outer wall of the outer barrel and are movably connected with the second mesh cylinder frame and the mesh basket respectively.
2. A whey removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Grooves are provided on both sides of the top of the outer barrel, and hanging ears are provided on the top of the first mesh tube frame, and the hanging ears are buckled in the grooves; A top block matching the groove is fixed to the bottom of the cover plate, and the top block is placed above the hanging ear in the groove; A convex block is fixed on the inner wall of the outer barrel, and the bottom of the mesh basket is placed on the convex block.
3. A whey removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting rod is fixed on the ultrasonic vibration rods of the two ultrasonic vibrators, a ring is fixed on the connecting rod, and an inverted "L"-shaped hook is fixed on the second mesh cylinder frame and the mesh basket respectively, and the two rings are respectively mounted on the hooks of the second mesh cylinder frame and the mesh basket.