Automatic air pressure hops dry feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic air-pressure hops dry-feeding device, which relates to the technical field of hops dry-feeding and comprises a pressurizing and exhausting mechanism used for mounting a hops conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a boiling pot connecting mechanism; the hops conveying mechanism is used for conveying hops from the feeding station to the feeding station; the hops conveying mechanism comprises a driving motor, a rotating disc and a containing channel, the driving motor is fixedly arranged at the top of the columnar shell, the rotating disc is rotationally arranged in the columnar shell and is in transmission connection with the driving motor, and the containing channel is formed in the top of the driving motor; and the boiling pot connecting mechanism is used for inputting the hops into the boiling pot. According to the hops adding device, hops can be added more conveniently, labor is saved while the operation difficulty is reduced, and the hops adding device is more convenient in actual use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of hop dry hopping, in particular to an automatic air pressure hop dry hopping device. Background Art

[0002] The function of hops is to bring floral, herbal aroma and a small amount of bitterness to beer. At the same time, it has a certain antibacterial effect and helps to enhance the activity of red yeast. Dry hops refers to the brewing technology of adding hops to the fermentation tank in batches multiple times during the beer fermentation process.

[0003] The utility model patent with patent authorization announcement number CN 214830225 U discloses a device for dry hopping of beer hops, including a connecting cover, a first sealing gasket, a movable shaft, a storage cylinder and a movable cover, a fixing ring is fixed to the outer side of the lower end of the storage cylinder, a first sealing gasket is fixed to the lower end of the fixing ring, the connecting cover is movably installed at the lower end of the storage cylinder, and the fixing ring is located on the inner side of the connecting cover, a through hole is opened at the lower end of one side of the connecting cover, the movable shaft is movably installed inside the through hole, and a rubber ring is installed at the position where the movable shaft contacts the through hole, a baffle is fixed to the movable shaft inside the storage cylinder, a sealing ring is fixed to the outer side of the fixing ring, a handle is welded to one end of the movable shaft outside the storage cylinder, a second sealing gasket is fixed to the inside of the movable cover, and the movable cover is threadedly installed on the upper end of the storage cylinder.

[0004] However, the above device still has some disadvantages in actual use. The most obvious one is that since the dry hop operation needs to be performed multiple times, the operator needs to remove the movable cover and add hops to the storage cylinder again after each hop addition. The operation is cumbersome and too labor-intensive, and is not convenient in actual use.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a kind of automatic air pressure hop dry hopping device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide an automatic pneumatic hop dry-dosing device, which is provided with a hop conveying mechanism so as to facilitate the driving motor to drive the rotating disk to rotate, and then the rotating disk drives the accommodating channel to pass through the feeding station and the feeding station in sequence. When the accommodating channel arrives at the feeding station, the feeding mechanism inputs the hops into the accommodating channel. When the accommodating channel arrives at the feeding station, the compressed gas input pipe inputs compressed air into the accommodating channel. With the continuous input of compressed air, the air pressure inside the accommodating channel continues to increase until the valve adjacent to the accommodating channel is pushed open. At this time, the air inside the accommodating channel is discharged through the valve. When the subsequent pneumatic valve is opened, the compressed air inside the accommodating channel automatically pushes the hops into the boiling pot through the connecting pipe, so as to solve the problem proposed in the above background technology that the hop dry-dosing operation needs to be performed multiple times. Therefore, after each hop addition is completed, the operator needs to remove the movable cover and re-add hops to the storage cylinder. The operation is cumbersome and too labor-intensive, and it is not convenient in actual use.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the following technical solution is provided: an automatic air pressure hop dry hopping device, comprising:

[0008] A pressurized exhaust mechanism, which is used to install a hop conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a boiling pot connecting mechanism;

[0009] A hop conveying mechanism, which is used to convey the hops from the feeding station to the feeding station;

[0010] The hop conveying mechanism comprises a driving motor, a rotating disk and a receiving channel, wherein the driving motor is fixedly arranged at the top of the columnar housing, the rotating disk is rotatably arranged inside the columnar housing and is transmission-connected with the driving motor, and the receiving channel is opened at the top of the driving motor; and

[0011] A boiling pot connecting mechanism is provided, wherein the boiling pot connecting mechanism is used for inputting hops into the boiling pot.

[0012] According to the automatic pneumatic hop dry-dosing device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressurized exhaust mechanism includes a cylindrical shell, an avoidance groove and a feed groove, and the avoidance groove is provided in plurality, and the plurality of avoidance grooves are evenly opened on the outside of the cylindrical shell, and the feed groove is opened on the right side of the top of the cylindrical shell.

[0013] According to the automatic pneumatic hop dry hopping device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pressurized exhaust mechanism also includes a compressed gas input pipe, which is fixedly penetrated through the left side of the top of the columnar shell, and the input end of the compressed gas input pipe is connected to a gas source.

[0014] According to the automatic pneumatic hop dry-dosing device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the hop conveying mechanism also includes an exhaust channel and a valve, and the accommodating channel, the exhaust channel and the valve are each provided in plurality, and the plurality of accommodating channels are distributed in a ring shape, the exhaust channel is provided through the side of the driving motor and is connected with the adjacent accommodating channel, and the valve is fixedly provided on the inner side of the exhaust channel.

[0015] According to at least one embodiment of the automatic pneumatic hop dry-dosing device disclosed herein, the automatic pneumatic hop dry-dosing device further includes a feeding mechanism, which includes an L-shaped bracket and a storage bucket. The L-shaped bracket is fixedly arranged on the right side of the top of the columnar shell, and the storage bucket is fixedly arranged on the end of the L-shaped bracket. The bottom end of the storage bucket extends to the inner side of the feeding trough.

[0016] According to the automatic pneumatic hop dry-hopping device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the boiling pot connecting mechanism includes a connecting pipe, a pneumatic valve and a connecting flange, the connecting pipe is fixedly penetrated and arranged on the left side of the bottom of the columnar shell, the pneumatic valve is arranged on the connecting pipe, the connecting flange is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe is connected to the boiling pot through the connecting flange.

[0017] Technical effects and advantages of the utility model:

[0018] The utility model is provided with a hop conveying mechanism so that the driving motor drives the rotating disk to rotate, and then the rotating disk drives the accommodating channel to pass through the feeding station and the feeding station in sequence. When the accommodating channel arrives at the feeding station, the feeding mechanism inputs the hops into the accommodating channel. When the accommodating channel arrives at the feeding station, the compressed gas input pipe inputs compressed air into the accommodating channel. With the continuous input of compressed air, the air pressure inside the accommodating channel continues to increase until the valve adjacent to the accommodating channel is pushed open. At this time, the air inside the accommodating channel is discharged through the valve. When the pneumatic valve is subsequently opened, the compressed air inside the accommodating channel automatically pushes the hops into the boiling pot through the connecting pipe. Compared with the same type of device in the prior art, the utility model can complete the addition of hops more conveniently, reduce the difficulty of operation and save manpower, and is more convenient in actual use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic gas pressure hop dry hopping device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 2It is a schematic structural diagram of a pressurization and exhaust mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a boiling pot connection mechanism of an automatic air pressure hop dry hopping device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hop conveying mechanism of the automatic pneumatic hop dry hopping device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] The specific reference numerals in the figure are:

[0024] 1. Pressurized exhaust mechanism; 11. Columnar shell; 12. Avoidance groove; 13. Feeding trough; 14. Compressed gas input pipe;

[0025] 2. Hop conveying mechanism; 21. Driving motor; 22. Rotating plate; 23. Accommodating channel; 24. Exhaust channel; 25. Valve;

[0026] 3. Feeding mechanism; 31. L-shaped bracket; 32. Storage bucket;

[0027] 4. Boiling pot connection mechanism; 41. Connecting pipe; 42. Pneumatic valve; 43. Connecting flange. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] For descriptive purposes, the present disclosure may use spatially relative terms such as "under," "beneath," "under," "above," "on," "higher," and "side (e.g., as in "sidewall")," to describe the relationship of one component to another (other) component as shown in the accompanying drawings. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use, operation, and / or manufacture in addition to the orientation depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is turned over, components described as "under" or "beneath" other components or features would then be positioned "above" the other components or features. Thus, the exemplary term "under" can encompass both the "above" and "below" orientations. Furthermore, the device may be otherwise oriented (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0029] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the automatic pneumatic hop dry hopping device disclosed in the present invention may include: a pressurized exhaust mechanism 1, a hop conveying mechanism 2, a feeding mechanism 3 and a boiling pot connecting mechanism 4 and other components.

[0030] like Figure 2As shown, in the present disclosure, the pressurized exhaust mechanism 1 includes a cylindrical shell 11, an avoidance groove 12, a feed groove 13 and a compressed gas input pipe 14, and the avoidance groove 12 is provided in plurality, and the plurality of avoidance grooves 12 are evenly opened on the outside of the cylindrical shell 11, the feed groove 13 is opened on the right side of the top of the cylindrical shell 11, and the compressed gas input pipe 14 is fixedly penetrated and arranged on the left side of the top of the cylindrical shell 11, and the input end of the compressed gas input pipe 14 is connected to a gas source.

[0031] Thus, it is convenient to install the hop conveying mechanism 2, the feeding mechanism 3 and the boiling pot connecting mechanism 4 using the columnar shell 11, avoid the exhaust channel 24 using the avoidance groove 12, avoid the storage bucket 32 ​​using the feeding groove 13, input compressed air into the containing channel 23 using the compressed gas input pipe 14, and finally automatically push the hops downward using air pressure; the compressed air used in this application is compressed carbon dioxide or compressed nitrogen.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, in the present disclosure, the hop conveying mechanism 2 includes a driving motor 21, a rotating disk 22, a accommodating channel 23, an exhaust channel 24 and a valve 25, wherein the driving motor 21 is fixedly arranged on the top of the cylindrical shell 11, the rotating disk 22 is rotatably arranged inside the cylindrical shell 11 and is transmission-connected to the driving motor 21, the accommodating channel 23 is opened on the top of the driving motor 21, and the accommodating channel 23, the exhaust channel 24 and the valve 25 are all provided in plurality, and the plurality of accommodating channels 23 are distributed in a ring shape, the exhaust channel 24 is arranged through the side of the driving motor 21 and is communicated with the adjacent accommodating channel 23, and the valve 25 is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the exhaust channel 24.

[0033] Thus, the driving motor 21 drives the rotating disk 22 to rotate, and then the rotating disk 22 drives the accommodating channel 23 to pass through the feeding station and the feeding station in sequence. When the accommodating channel 23 arrives at the feeding station, the feeding mechanism 3 inputs the hops into the accommodating channel 23. When the accommodating channel 23 arrives at the feeding station, the compressed gas input pipe 14 inputs compressed air into the accommodating channel 23. With the continuous input of compressed air, the air pressure inside the accommodating channel 23 continues to increase until the valve 25 adjacent to the accommodating channel 23 is pushed open. At this time, the air inside the accommodating channel 23 is discharged through the valve 25. When the pneumatic valve 42 is subsequently opened, the compressed air inside the accommodating channel 23 automatically pushes the hops through the connecting pipe 41 into the boiling pot.

[0034] like Figure 2As shown, in a preferred embodiment, it also includes a feeding mechanism 3, which includes an L-shaped bracket 31 and a storage bucket 32, wherein the L-shaped bracket 31 is fixedly arranged on the top right side of the columnar shell 11, and the storage bucket 32 ​​is fixedly arranged on the end of the L-shaped bracket 31, and the bottom end of the storage bucket 32 ​​extends to the inner side of the feeding trough 13.

[0035] In this way, a large amount of hops can be added into the storage bucket 32 ​​in advance. At this time, the hops fall into the adjacent receiving channel 23 from the bottom opening of the storage bucket 32. As the hops continue to fall, they continue to accumulate upward in the receiving channel 23 until the bottom opening of the storage bucket 32 ​​is blocked.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, in the present disclosure, the boiling pot connecting mechanism 4 includes a connecting pipe 41, a pneumatic valve 42 and a connecting flange 43, wherein the connecting pipe 41 is fixedly penetrated and arranged on the left side of the bottom of the cylindrical shell 11, the pneumatic valve 42 is arranged on the connecting pipe 41, the connecting flange 43 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting pipe 41, and the connecting pipe 41 is connected to the boiling pot through the connecting flange 43.

[0037] Therefore, when hops need to be added, the pneumatic valve 42 is opened, so that the hops in the adjacent accommodating channel 23 fall into the boiling pot through the connecting pipe 41.

[0038] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment / method", "some embodiments / methods", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment / method or example are included in at least one embodiment / method or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / method or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments / methods or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments / methods or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments / methods or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0039] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0040] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are only for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other changes or modifications may be made based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An automatic air pressure hopping device, characterized in that: include: A pressurized exhaust mechanism, which is used to install a hop conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a boiling pot connecting mechanism; A hop conveying mechanism, which is used to convey the hops from the feeding station to the feeding station; The hop conveying mechanism comprises a driving motor, a rotating disk and a receiving channel, wherein the driving motor is fixedly arranged at the top of the columnar housing, the rotating disk is rotatably arranged inside the columnar housing and is transmission-connected with the driving motor, and the receiving channel is opened at the top of the driving motor; as well as A boiling pot connecting mechanism is provided, wherein the boiling pot connecting mechanism is used for inputting hops into the boiling pot.

2. The automatic air pressure hopping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressurized exhaust mechanism includes a columnar shell, an avoidance groove and a feed groove. There are multiple avoidance grooves, and the multiple avoidance grooves are evenly opened on the outside of the columnar shell. The feed groove is opened on the right side of the top of the columnar shell.

3. The automatic air pressure hopping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressurized exhaust mechanism also includes a compressed gas input pipe, which is fixedly penetrated and arranged on the left side of the top of the columnar shell, and the input end of the compressed gas input pipe is connected to a gas source.

4. The automatic air pressure hopping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hop conveying mechanism also includes an exhaust channel and a valve. The accommodating channel, the exhaust channel and the valve are each provided in plurality, and the plurality of accommodating channels are distributed in a ring shape. The exhaust channel is provided through the side of the driving motor and is connected with the adjacent accommodating channel, and the valve is fixedly provided on the inner side of the exhaust channel.

5. The automatic air pressure hopping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding mechanism, which includes an L-shaped bracket and a storage bucket. The L-shaped bracket is fixedly arranged on the right side of the top of the columnar shell, the storage bucket is fixedly arranged on the end of the L-shaped bracket, and the bottom end of the storage bucket extends to the inside of the feeding trough.

6. The automatic air pressure hopping device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The boiling pot connection mechanism includes a connecting pipe, a pneumatic valve and a connecting flange. The connecting pipe is fixedly penetrated and arranged on the left side of the bottom of the columnar shell. The pneumatic valve is arranged on the connecting pipe. The connecting flange is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting pipe. The connecting pipe is connected to the boiling pot through the connecting flange.

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