Fermentation device of Chinese wolfberry fruit puree

Abstract

The utility model provides a fermentation device of Chinese wolfberry puree, which relates to the technical field of Chinese wolfberry puree fermentation and comprises a fermentation tank, the fermentation tank comprises a lower tank body, a middle tank body and an upper tank body, a discharge port is arranged below the lower tank body, an annular mounting groove is arranged on the outer side of the lower tank body, and an electric heating jacket is arranged in the annular mounting groove. The lower end of the middle tank body is connected with the lower tank body through threads, a temperature sensor is installed on the middle tank body, the upper tank body is connected with the middle tank body through bolts, two sets of sealing feeding ports which are symmetrically arranged are installed on the middle tank body, a transmission shaft is arranged below the middle tank body, and the transmission shaft is connected with the middle tank body through a sealing bearing. According to the fermentation tank disclosed by the utility model, the fermentation tank adopts a split type design, the sealing performance of the fermentation tank is guaranteed, and the fermentation tank is convenient to disassemble and assemble, so that the fermentation tank is convenient to clean after the fermentation of the Chinese wolfberry primary pulp, the fermentation tank can be better put into the next production procedure, and the overall fermentation efficiency of the Chinese wolfberry primary pulp is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of wolfberry puree fermentation, in particular to a wolfberry puree fermentation device. Background Art

[0002] Most of the common wolfberry products on the market are dried products, and their active ingredients and nutrients are lost during the drying process. In recent years, wolfberry has been processed through fermentation technology, which can better release its contained active ingredients and bring richer flavors. For example, the prior art (Announcement No. CN215757291U) discloses a wolfberry liquid fermentation tank, which can ferment wolfberry juice into wolfberry fermentation liquid. It has the characteristics of easy operation, convenient inoculation and fermentation, high fermentation efficiency, uniform fermentation temperature, and low fermentation energy consumption.

[0003] Based on the prior art, it is found that the fermentation device of wolfberry puree is usually designed as an integrated sealed tank, which makes it inconvenient to clean the inside of the wolfberry puree after fermentation, and has a certain impact on the overall fermentation efficiency. Therefore, the utility model proposes a fermentation device of wolfberry puree to solve the problems existing in the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a fermentation device for wolfberry puree, which has the advantage of being easy to clean and can solve the problems in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the purpose of the utility model, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions: a fermentation device for wolfberry puree, including a fermentation tank, the fermentation tank consisting of a lower tank body, a middle tank body and an upper tank body, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the lower tank body, an annular mounting groove is provided at the outer side of the lower tank body, and an electric heating jacket is installed in the annular mounting groove, the lower end of the middle tank body is connected to the lower tank body through a thread, and a temperature sensor is installed on the middle tank body, the upper tank body is connected to the middle tank body through bolts, and two groups of symmetrically arranged sealed feed ports are installed on the middle tank body, a transmission shaft is provided at the bottom of the middle tank body, and the transmission shaft is connected to the middle tank body through a sealed bearing, and a stirring frame is installed on the transmission shaft.

[0006] Further improvements are: a support base is installed under the lower tank body, a support column is installed at the lower end of the support base, and the support column is provided in several groups, an opening is provided on the support base, a filter is provided on the inner side of the opening, the upper end of the filter is connected to the lower tank body through a connecting block, a cavity is provided on the inner side of the connecting block, and the position of the cavity corresponds to the discharge port.

[0007] A further improvement is that the stirring frame includes two groups of symmetrically arranged upper and lower fixed plates, stirring bars are installed between the two groups of fixed plates, and the stirring bars are evenly arranged in several groups. A circular ring portion is provided in the middle part of the fixed plate, and the inner side of the circular ring portion fits the transmission shaft and is connected to the transmission shaft by bolts.

[0008] A further improvement is that an electric heating tube is installed in the electric heating jacket, and the electric heating tube is evenly arranged in several groups, the upper end surface of the electric heating jacket contacts the lower end surface of the middle tank body, the lower end of the middle tank body is provided with an annular extension portion, the annular extension portion is connected to the lower tank body, and a sealing gasket is provided between the annular extension portion and the lower tank body.

[0009] A further improvement is that a through opening is provided at the upper end of the middle tank body, the diameter of the through opening is greater than the length of the fixing plate, a connecting groove is provided on the upper tank body above the middle tank body, and the upper end of the middle tank body extends into the connecting groove.

[0010] A further improvement is that a gas exhaust pipe is installed on the side of the middle tank body away from the temperature sensor, an exhaust valve is installed on the gas exhaust pipe, and a digital pressure gauge is installed on the exhaust valve.

[0011] A further improvement is that an annular heat insulating cylinder is installed on the outer side of the electric heating jacket.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the fermentation device for wolfberry puree adopts a split design of the fermentation tank through the cooperation of the lower tank body, the middle tank body and the upper tank body, which ensures the sealing of the connection and is convenient for disassembly and installation. This facilitates the cleaning of the fermentation tank after the fermentation of the wolfberry puree, so that it can be better put into the next production process, effectively improves the overall efficiency of the fermentation of the wolfberry puree, and solves the problem of the prior art that the efficiency of the overall fermentation of the wolfberry puree is affected by the inconvenience of cleaning. At the same time, through the cooperation of the set stirring frame and the electric heating jacket, the device has temperature control and stirring functions to meet the needs of different fermentation conditions. Through the cooperation of the set gas exhaust pipe, the exhaust valve and the digital pressure gauge, it is convenient for personnel to adjust and avoid equipment damage due to excessive pressure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] 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 labor.

[0014] Figure 1 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the upper tank body of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the middle tank body of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the lower tank body of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 It is a top view schematic diagram of the fixing plate of the utility model.

[0019] Among them: 1. lower tank body; 2. middle tank body; 3. upper tank body; 4. discharge port; 5. electric heating jacket; 6. temperature sensor; 7. sealed feed port; 8. transmission shaft; 9. support base; 10. support column; 11. filter; 12. connecting block; 13. fixing plate; 14. stirring bar; 15. annular extension; 16. sealing gasket; 17. through port; 18. connecting groove; 19. gas discharge pipe; 20. exhaust valve; 21. digital pressure gauge; 22. annular insulation cylinder; 23. threaded connection; 24. motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with an embodiment. The embodiment is only used to explain the present invention and does not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention.

[0021] according to Figure 1-Figure 5 As described above, the present embodiment proposes a fermentation device for wolfberry puree, including a fermentation tank, which is composed of a lower tank body 1, a middle tank body 2 and an upper tank body 3. That is, the fermentation tank adopts a split design to ensure sealing while adopting a detachable manner, which is convenient for cleaning the fermentation tank after the wolfberry puree is fermented, and then putting it into the next production, which is beneficial to improving the overall efficiency of wolfberry puree production. Furthermore, when a tank body has a problem, it is also convenient to replace it.

[0022] A discharge port 4 is provided below the lower tank body 1. Figure 1As shown, a support base 9 is installed below the lower tank body 1, and the upper end of the support base 9 extends into the lower tank body 1 to strengthen the connection between the support base 9 and the lower tank body 1. At the same time, a support column 10 is installed at the lower end of the support base 9, and the support column 10 is provided with a plurality of groups. In this embodiment, the support column 10 is evenly provided with four groups to support the fermentation tank. An opening is provided on the support base 9, and a filter 11 is provided on the inner side of the opening. The upper end of the filter 11 is connected to the lower tank body 1 through a connecting block 12. A cavity is provided on the inner side of the connecting block 12, and the position of the cavity corresponds to the discharge port 4. The upper and lower ends of the filter 11 are connected to the lower tank body 1 through a connecting block 12. Flanges are provided at both ends for connecting to the connecting block 12 and external material receiving pipes and equipment, and a filter net is provided on the inner side of the filter 11, so that when the wolfberry puree after fermentation is discharged through the discharge port 4, it is filtered through the filter 11 to remove impurities and ensure product quality. Furthermore, the filter 11 itself is connected to the connecting block 12 by bolts, and the connecting block 12 is fixed in the lower tank body 1, and its position corresponds to the position of the discharge port 4, and the role of the cavity in the connecting block 12 is to play a relay effect, and the connecting block 12 is mainly to facilitate the subsequent connection with the filter 11.

[0023] An annular mounting groove is provided on the outer side of the lower tank body 1, and an electric heating jacket 5 is installed in the annular mounting groove. In this embodiment, the thickness of the annular mounting groove is half of the wall thickness of the lower tank body 1. A threaded connection portion 23 is provided in the annular mounting groove. Since the lower end of the middle tank body 2 is connected to the lower tank body 1 through a thread, the threaded connection portion 23 is used to connect with the middle tank body 2. Correspondingly, the threaded connection portion 23 is set on the lower tank body 1. When the lower tank body 1 is connected to the middle tank body 2, the upper end surface of the electric heating jacket 5 contacts the lower end surface of the middle tank body 2. At the same time, an annular extension portion 15 is provided at the lower end of the middle tank body 2. The annular extension portion 15 is connected to the lower tank body 1, and a sealing gasket 16 is provided between the annular extension portion 15 and the lower tank body 1, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the annular extension portion 15 is located in the annular mounting groove, and the annular extension portion 15 is connected to the threaded connection portion 23 through a thread, so that when the lower tank body 1 is connected to the middle tank body 2, the outer side surface of the annular extension portion 15 is flush with the outer side surface of the lower tank body 1, that is, the outer ring diameter of the annular extension portion 15 is consistent with the outer ring diameter of the lower tank body 1, and the gap between its inner side and the lower tank body 1 is filled by the sealing gasket 16 to ensure the sealing of the tank body.

[0024] Then, an electric heating tube is installed in the electric heating jacket 5, and the electric heating tube is evenly arranged in several groups. In the present embodiment, the electric heating tube is evenly arranged in six groups. When working, the electric heating jacket 5 is used for heating, so that the device has the function of temperature control. The heat is transferred to the fermentation tank, thereby maintaining the appropriate temperature in the fermentation tank and ensuring the stability of the wolfberry fermentation process. At the same time, an annular insulation cylinder 22 is installed on the outside of the electric heating jacket 5 to prevent personnel from directly touching the electric heating jacket 5, thereby improving the safety of personnel.

[0025] A temperature sensor 6 is installed on the middle tank body 2. The temperature sensor 6 mainly senses the temperature inside the fermentation tank and is electrically connected to an external monitoring device (in this embodiment, the monitoring device is a computer). Correspondingly, the temperature sensor 6 is connected to the middle tank body 2 in a sealed manner, and its detection end is located on the inner side of the middle tank body 2. Therefore, when working, the staff controls the heating efficiency of the electric heating jacket 5 through the temperature inside the fermentation tank sensed by the temperature sensor 6, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a gas exhaust pipe 19 is installed on the side of the middle tank body 2 away from the temperature sensor 6, and an exhaust valve 20 is installed on the gas exhaust pipe 19, and a digital pressure gauge 21 is installed on the exhaust valve 20. The coordination of the gas exhaust pipe 19, the exhaust valve 20 and the digital pressure gauge 21 facilitates personnel to perform corresponding operations according to the value of the digital pressure gauge 21, thereby avoiding equipment damage or safety hazards caused by excessive gas pressure in the fermentation tank.

[0026] The upper tank body 3 is connected to the middle tank body 2 by bolts. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a through opening 17 is provided at the upper end of the middle tank body 2, and the diameter of the through opening 17 is greater than the length of the fixing plate 13. Therefore, when the upper tank body 3 is separated from the middle tank body 2, it is convenient for the subsequent stirring rack to be taken out of the fermentation tank. A connecting groove 18 is provided on the upper tank body 3 above the middle tank body 2, and the upper end of the middle tank body 2 extends into the connecting groove 18. Specifically, the connecting groove 18 is annular. At the same time, a corresponding sealing gasket is also installed in the connecting groove 18, that is, a sealing gasket is provided in the gap between the upper end of the middle tank body 2 and the connecting groove 18 to ensure the sealing of the upper tank body 3 and the middle tank body 2 after being connected.

[0027] Two groups of symmetrically arranged sealed feed ports 7 are installed on the middle tank body 2. During operation, wolfberry raw materials and other ingredients enter the fermentation tank through the sealed feed ports 7. A corresponding sealing cover is provided at the upper end of the sealed feed port 7 to prevent air leakage in the sealed feed port 7 during fermentation. A transmission shaft 8 is provided at the bottom of the middle tank body 2, and the transmission shaft 8 is connected to the middle tank body 2 through a sealed bearing. At the same time, a motor 24 is provided above the middle tank body 2, and a stirring frame is installed on the transmission shaft 8. During operation, during the fermentation of wolfberry puree, the transmission shaft 8 is driven to rotate by the motor 24, and the stirring frame is driven to rotate by the transmission shaft 8, and then the material placed in the fermentation tank is stirred, which is convenient for heat transfer. At the same time, it cooperates with the electric heating jacket 5 to have temperature control and stirring functions to meet the needs of different fermentation conditions.

[0028] The specific stirring frame includes two upper and lower groups of symmetrically arranged fixed plates 13, and stirring bars 14 are installed between the two groups of fixed plates 13. The stirring bars 14 are evenly arranged in several groups. A circular ring portion is provided in the middle part of the fixed plate 13. The inner side of the circular ring portion fits the transmission shaft 8 and is connected to the transmission shaft 8 by bolts.

[0029] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fermentation device for wolfberry puree, comprising a fermentation tank, characterized in that: The fermentation tank is composed of a lower tank body (1), a middle tank body (2) and an upper tank body (3); a discharge port (4) is provided at the bottom of the lower tank body (1); an annular mounting groove is provided on the outer side of the lower tank body (1), and an electric heating jacket (5) is installed in the annular mounting groove; the lower end of the middle tank body (2) is connected to the lower tank body (1) through a thread, and a temperature sensor (6) is installed on the middle tank body (2); the upper tank body (3) is connected to the middle tank body (2) through bolts, and two groups of symmetrically arranged sealed feed ports (7) are installed on the middle tank body (2); a transmission shaft (8) is provided at the bottom of the middle tank body (2), and the transmission shaft (8) is connected to the middle tank body (2) through a sealed bearing, and a stirring frame is installed on the transmission shaft (8).

2. The fermentation device for wolfberry puree according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support base (9) is installed below the lower tank body (1), a support column (10) is installed at the lower end of the support base (9), and the support column (10) is provided in a plurality of groups, an opening is provided on the support base (9), a filter (11) is provided inside the opening, the upper end of the filter (11) is connected to the lower tank body (1) through a connecting block (12), a cavity is provided inside the connecting block (12), and the position of the cavity corresponds to the discharge port (4).

3. The fermentation device for wolfberry puree according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring frame comprises two upper and lower groups of symmetrically arranged fixing plates (13), a stirring bar (14) is installed between the two groups of fixing plates (13), and a plurality of groups of the stirring bars (14) are evenly arranged. A circular ring portion is provided in the middle of the fixing plate (13), the inner side of the circular ring portion is in contact with the transmission shaft (8), and is connected to the transmission shaft (8) by bolts.

4. The fermentation device for wolfberry puree according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric heating tube is installed in the electric heating jacket (5), and the electric heating tube is evenly arranged in a plurality of groups. The upper end surface of the electric heating jacket (5) contacts the lower end surface of the middle tank body (2). The lower end of the middle tank body (2) is provided with an annular extension portion (15), and the annular extension portion (15) is connected to the lower tank body (1), and a sealing gasket (16) is provided between the annular extension portion (15) and the lower tank body (1).

5. The fermentation device for wolfberry puree according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the middle tank body (2) is provided with a through opening (17), the diameter of which is greater than the length of the fixing plate (13), and a connecting groove (18) is provided on the upper tank body (3) above the middle tank body (2), and the upper end of the middle tank body (2) extends into the connecting groove (18).

6. The fermentation device for wolfberry puree according to claim 1, characterized in that: A gas discharge pipe (19) is installed on the side of the middle tank body (2) away from the temperature sensor (6), an exhaust valve (20) is installed on the gas exhaust pipe (19), and a digital pressure gauge (21) is installed on the exhaust valve (20).

7. The fermentation device for wolfberry puree according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular heat-insulating cylinder (22) is installed on the outer side of the electric heating jacket (5).

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