Novel cooling tank

The novel cooling tank addresses the challenge of simultaneous cooling rate control in casein processing by integrating a stirring assembly and adjustable water flow, ensuring stable and efficient cooling of casein.

CN222257148UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27LUHUO KANGBA SHENGDE YAK IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421077385.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-17
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-17

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Technical Problem

Existing cooling tanks for casein cannot simultaneously control the cooling rates of air cooling and water cooling methods, affecting the stability and functionality of casein during dairy processing.

Method used

A novel cooling tank design with a stirring assembly and adjustable water flow control, utilizing a rotating shaft, hinged rods, and a rotating blade to enhance stirring and water flow management, allowing independent control of cooling rates.

Benefits of technology

The design ensures precise temperature control and enhanced stirring, maintaining casein stability and functionality by adjusting cooling rates and preventing protein denaturation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of casein processing, in particular to a novel cooling tank which comprises a driving source and a stirring component for stirring casein, the stirring assembly comprises a rotating shaft, a driving block sliding on the rotating shaft, a hinging piece sliding on the rotating shaft, a hinging rod rotationally connected with the hinging piece, a rotating piece rotating on the rotating shaft and a rotating blade fixedly connected with the rotating shaft, and the driving block is rotationally connected with a driving rod; and the adjusting assembly is used for adjusting the water yield. According to the novel cooling tank disclosed by the utility model, the rotating motor is started to drive the rotating shaft to rotate, and meanwhile, the hinged rod does circular motion around the rotating shaft, so that the range of the hinged rod in contact with a casein solution is enlarged along with the acceleration of the rotating speed of the motor, and the stirring speed of the hinged rod to the casein solution is also accelerated, thereby helping to control the flow speed of water flow on the outer wall of the cooling tank; meanwhile, the internal stirring frequency is controlled.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of casein processing, in particular to a novel cooling tank. Background Art

[0002] First of all, casein needs to maintain its stability and functionality during dairy processing and storage. Although high-temperature treatment such as pasteurization does not change the structure of casein micelles, it may affect the stability of the dairy system. Low-temperature storage can reduce this effect and maintain the stability and functionality of casein. In addition, casein plays a key role in the production process of dairy products such as yogurt and cheese. The properties of casein such as acid precipitation and rennet coagulation are used in the production process of yogurt and cheese. Low-temperature cooling helps to control the speed and extent of these chemical reactions, thereby ensuring the quality and taste of the product.

[0003] The utility model with application number CN202022530722.1 relates to a new type of cooling tank for casein, comprising a cooling protective shell, a cooling cavity is opened on the inner side of the cooling protective shell, a storage tank is fixedly connected to the inner side of the cooling protective shell, a spiral stirring blade is rotatably connected to the inner side of the storage tank through a rotating shaft, and a driving motor is fixedly connected to the top of the cooling protective shell; when cooling, the spiral stirring blade can be used to transport and turn the material upward, and the material can be stirred in conjunction with the stirring rod to achieve material turning, which can accelerate the cooling of the material and prevent the material from being excessively accumulated and affecting the cooling efficiency. In addition, the cooling water pipe is used for water cooling at the same time, and the air supply fan is used for air supply cooling, and the cooling water pipe is spirally arranged, which increases the contact area with the storage tank and improves the cooling efficiency. When air supply cooling is performed, dust in the external gas can be filtered through HEPA high-efficiency filtration and primary filter, thereby reducing the dust from entering the cooling cavity and avoiding dust from adhering to the outside of the storage tank to prevent affecting the cooling efficiency.

[0004] This application uses double cooling by air cooling and water cooling by winding water pipes around the surface of the protective shell, but when casein is cooled by both methods, the cooling rates of the two cooling methods cannot be controlled simultaneously.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new technical solution to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a new cooling tank which can effectively solve the above technical problems.

[0007] In order to achieve the purpose of this utility model, the following technical solutions are adopted:

[0008] A novel cooling tank comprises: a driving source, a stirring component for stirring casein;

[0009] The stirring assembly includes a rotating shaft, a driving block sliding on the rotating shaft, a hinge sliding on the rotating shaft, the driving block abutting against the hinge, the hinge rotatably connected to a rod body, a rotating blade fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, a plug rod installed on the rod body, a slide groove opened in the driving block and abutting against the driving rod, an adjusting assembly for adjusting the water output, and a water outlet;

[0010] The rod body is composed of a first hinged rod and a second hinged rod; the first hinged rod is hinged to the second hinged rod, and the first hinged rod is hinged to the hinged member;

[0011] The adjustment assembly consists of a connecting rod, a rotating part, an opening and closing plate, and a central axis; the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the rotating part, the rotating part is fixedly connected to the opening and closing plate, a central axis is fixedly connected at the center of the opening and closing plate, the opening and closing plate rotates along the central axis, and the central axis is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the water outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, the stirring assembly is installed in the cooling tank, and a water pipe is spirally installed outside the cooling tank.

[0013] Furthermore, a water tank is installed outside the water pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, the water pipe is connected to the water outlet.

[0015] Furthermore, a protective shell is installed on the side of the water tank, and a cooling fan is provided on the side wall of the protective shell.

[0016] Furthermore, the air cooler blows air upward in the cooling tank.

[0017] Furthermore, the driving source is a rotating motor.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the utility model provides a new type of cooling tank. When casein needs to be cooled, the rotating motor is started to drive the rotating shaft to rotate. At the same time, the hinged rod makes a circular motion around the rotating shaft. The rubber ball connected to the bottom of the hinged rod has a certain mass. As the speed of the motor increases, the hinged rod rotates and moves upwards as the rubber ball is acted upon by the centrifugal force, so that the range of the hinged rod contacting the casein solution is increased, and the stirring rate of the casein solution by the hinged rod is also accelerated. Otherwise, the cooling rate is reduced, which helps to control the flow rate of the water on the outer wall of the cooling tank and the frequency of stirring inside it. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a new cooling tank of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a novel cooling tank of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a stirring assembly of a novel cooling tank of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of a stirring assembly of a new cooling tank of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 A new cooling tank according to the utility model Figure 4 A magnified view of point A.

[0025] In the figure: 1. air cooler; 2. protective shell; 3. water tank; 4. water pipe; 5. rotating motor; 6. stirring assembly; 61. rotating shaft; 611. driving block; 62. hinge; 63. rod body; 631. first hinge rod; 632. second hinge rod; 64. plug rod; 65. rotating blade; 66. driving rod; 67. adjusting assembly; 671. connecting rod; 672. rotating member; 673. opening and closing plate; 674. central axis; 68. water outlet; 7. cooling tank body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are partial embodiments of the utility model, rather than all embodiments.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "front", "back", "left", "right", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model. When a mechanism is referred to as being "fixed to" another mechanism, it may be directly on the other mechanism or there may also be a centered mechanism. When a mechanism is considered to be "connected to" another mechanism, it may be directly connected to the other mechanism or there may be a centered mechanism at the same time. When a mechanism is considered to be "set on" another mechanism, it may be directly set on the other mechanism or there may be a centered mechanism at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a novel cooling tank includes: an air cooler 1, a protective shell 2, a water tank 3, a water pipe 4, and a stirring component 6 for stirring the casein solution.

[0029] It is known to common sense that the cooling temperature of casein is generally controlled at about 4° to 10°. The air cooler 1 is used to supply air to the protective shell 2 to reduce the temperature inside the protective shell 2 to below 20°, so as to ensure the initial cooling temperature of the casein in the cooling environment and prevent the casein from cooling down too quickly. Rapid cooling may cause changes in the molecular structure of casein and cause protein denaturation. This denaturation may affect the functionality of casein, such as solubility, emulsification and gelation, thereby affecting the quality of the final product.

[0030] A water tank 3 is provided on the side of the protective shell 2, and a cooling tank body 7 is provided in the inner cavity of the protective shell 2. The outer wall of the cooling tank body 7 is spaced a certain distance from the inner wall of the protective shell 2. A water pipe 4 is installed at the space between the outer wall of the cooling tank body 7 and the inner wall of the protective shell 2. The water pipe 4 is spirally sleeved on the outer wall of the cooling tank body 7, and a water pump is provided in the water tank 3. After the air cooler 1 preliminarily cools the inner cavity of the protective shell 2, water is injected into the water pipe 4 through the water tank 3 to make the water flow through the inner wall of the water pipe 4. The water pipe 4 cools the surface of the cooling tank body 7 and absorbs heat. The heat of the inner wall of the cooling tank body 7 is reduced, thereby cooling the casein solution inside the cooling tank body 7.

[0031] The stirring assembly 6 includes a rotating shaft 61, a rotating motor 5 is installed on the rotating shaft 61 to drive the rotating shaft 61, a driving block 611 sliding on the rotating shaft 61, a hinge 62 sliding on the rotating shaft 61, the driving block 611 abuts against the hinge 62, the hinge 62 is rotatably connected with a rod body 63, a rotating blade 65 fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 61, an insertion rod 64 is installed on the rotating shaft 61, a sliding groove is opened in the driving block 611 and is slidably connected with a driving rod 66, an adjusting assembly 67 for adjusting the water output, and a water outlet 68;

[0032] When the casein needs to be cooled, the rotating motor 5 is started to drive the rotating shaft 61 to rotate. At the same time, the hinged rod makes a circular motion around the rotating shaft 61. The rubber ball connected to the bottom of the second hinged rod 632 has a certain mass. When the output power of the rotating motor 5 increases, the rotation amplitude of the rod body 63 increases. The bottom end of the second hinged rod 632 is affected by the centrifugal force of the rubber ball. The rod body 63 swings upward along the rotating shaft 61 while rotating with the rotating shaft 61, so that the range of the rod body 63 contacting the casein solution is increased, and the stirring rate of the casein solution by the rod body 63 is synchronously accelerated. When the rotating shaft 61 rotates, the bottom rotating blade 65 rotates to prevent the bottom of the casein solution from being deposited.

[0033] As a further supplement, since the first hinge rod 631 is hinged to the second hinge rod 632, when the bottom end of the second hinge rod 632 swings upward, the first hinge rod 631 swings downward with the insertion rod 64 as the axis, driving the hinge 62 and the drive block 611 to rise and fall.

[0034] The driving block 611 is plugged with the driving rod 66, and an adjusting component 67 for adjusting the water output, and a water outlet 68; the adjusting component 67 is composed of a connecting rod 671, a rotating member 672, an opening and closing plate 673, and a central shaft 674;

[0035] In addition, circular grooves are provided on the opposite surfaces of the upper and lower disks of the driving block 611, and the driving rod 66 is also provided with a spherical connector matching with it at the connection with the driving block 611, so that when the driving block 611 rotates and rises and falls, the driving rod 66 will also rise and fall with the driving block 611, and only makes up and down swinging motions, and will not rotate with the rotation of the driving block 611.

[0036] The connecting rod 671 is rotatably connected to the rotating member 672, and the rotating member 672 is fixedly connected to the opening and closing plate 673. A central axis 674 is fixedly connected to the center of the opening and closing plate 673. The opening and closing plate 673 rotates along the central axis 674, and the central axis 674 is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the water outlet 68.

[0037] When the casein cooling rate is accelerated, the rotating motor 5 rotates faster, the driving block 611 moves downward, and at the same time, the end of the driving rod 66 hinged to the driving block 611 swings downward. According to the lever principle, the other end of the driving rod 66 swings upward, and drives the rotating member 672 to rotate along the central axis 674, so that the opening and closing plate 673 gradually changes from a vertical setting to a horizontal setting. At this time, the faster the rotating motor 5 rotates, the larger the gap between the opening and closing plate 673 and the water outlet 68, the greater the flow rate of water outflow, the faster the frequency of heat exchange between the water pipe 4 and the solution, and the faster the stirring frequency of the casein solution by the rod body 63, the faster the rotating blade 65 at the bottom of the cooling tank body 7 rotates, so as to prevent precipitation at the bottom of the cooling tank body 7;

[0038] When the casein cooling rate needs to be slowed down, the rotation speed of the rotating motor 5 is slowed down. At this time, the lifting height of the rubber ball at the bottom of the hinged rod is also relatively limited, and the water flow out through the opening and closing plate 673 is also reduced, reducing the heat exchange efficiency between the water flow and the casein.

[0039] As a further supplement, the cooling of casein is a process that requires temperature control and attention to cleanliness. The change in the state of casein itself needs to be determined by controlling the change in the temperature environment in which it is located to prevent the casein from being overcooled and to decide whether to reduce or increase its cooling rate based on the actual working conditions of the casein to achieve a better cooling effect.

[0040] Working principle:

[0041] When the casein needs to be cooled, the rotating motor 5 is started to drive the rotating shaft 61 to rotate. At the same time, the rod body 63 makes a circular motion around the rotating shaft 61. The rubber ball connected to the bottom of the rod body 63 has a certain mass. As the motor speed increases, the second hinged rod 632 rotates and moves upward as the rubber ball is acted upon by the centrifugal force, so that the range of the rod body 63 contacting the casein solution is increased, and the stirring rate of the casein solution by the rod body 63 is also accelerated. Otherwise, the cooling rate of the casein is reduced, which helps to control the flow rate of the water on the outer wall of the cooling tank body 7 and the efficiency of the stirring inside it.

[0042] The standard parts used in the utility model can be purchased from the market, and special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt the conventional means such as mature bolts, rivets, welding, etc. in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment all adopt the conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to professional and technical personnel in this field.

[0043] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the utility model.

Claims

1. A new cooling tank, characterized in that: include: A driving source and a stirring component for stirring the casein; The stirring assembly includes a power source, a rotating shaft, a driving block, a hinge, a rod body, a plug rod, a rotating blade, a driving rod, an adjustment assembly, and a driving rod; the rotating shaft is driven to rotate by the power source, the driving block slides on the rotating shaft, the driving block abuts against the hinge, the rod body is provided with two groups for driving the driving block to move up and down, the plug rod is inserted into the two groups of rod bodies, the rotating blade is installed at the bottom of the rotating shaft, and the driving rod is plugged into the driving block; The rod body is composed of a first hinged rod and a second hinged rod; the first hinged rod is hinged to the second hinged rod, and the first hinged rod is hinged to the hinged member; The adjustment assembly consists of a connecting rod, a rotating part, an opening and closing plate, and a central axis; the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the rotating part, the rotating part is fixedly connected to the opening and closing plate, a central axis is fixedly connected to the center of the opening and closing plate, the opening and closing plate rotates along the central axis, and the central axis is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the water outlet and fixedly connected to the central axis.

2. A novel cooling tank as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A water tank 3 is provided on the side of the protective shell 2, and a cooling tank body 7 is provided in the inner cavity of the protective shell 2. The outer wall of the cooling tank body 7 is spaced a certain distance from the inner wall of the protective shell 2. A water pipe 4 is installed at the gap between the outer wall of the cooling tank body 7 and the protective shell 2. The water pipe 4 is spirally sleeved on the outer wall of the cooling tank body 7.

3. A novel cooling tank as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: A water tank is arranged laterally of the water pipe.

4. A novel cooling tank as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The water pipe is communicated with the water outlet.

5. A novel cooling tank as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: A protective shell is installed on the side of the water tank, and a cooling fan is arranged on the side wall of the protective shell.

6. A novel cooling tank as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The air cooler blows air upward in the cooling tank.

7. A novel cooling tank as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The driving source is a rotary motor.