Simple constant-volume yogurt blending tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a simple constant volume yoghurt blending tank which comprises a tank body, a material inlet pipe is fixedly communicated with one side of the top end of the tank body, a transparent metering pipe is fixedly communicated with the bottom of one side, far away from the material inlet pipe, of the tank body, scales are printed on the surface of the transparent metering pipe, and heaters are fixedly installed on the two sides of the bottom end of the inner wall of the tank body. The middle of the top end of the tank body is rotationally connected with an outer shaft through a first bearing, the top end of the tank body is fixedly connected with an installation cover, the top end of the inner wall of the installation cover is rotationally connected with an inner shaft through a second bearing, and the bottom of the outer shaft and the bottom of the inner shaft are both fixedly connected with a plurality of stirring rods. The transparent metering pipe communicated with the tank body is arranged outside the blending tank, so that the volume can be determined by observing scales in real time, the accuracy of component proportioning is ensured, and the stirring rods at the upper and lower parts in the blending tank can rotate in opposite directions, so that each component of yoghourt can be more quickly and fully mixed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mixing tanks, in particular to a simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank. Background Art

[0002] Yogurt is a food made from fermented milk or other dairy products.

[0003] When preparing yogurt, the fruit raw materials are first cut in a shearing tank, then transported to a mixing tank for distribution and stirring, and then sterilized and fermented. However, the existing yogurt mixing tank has the following disadvantages:

[0004] (1) The existing yogurt mixing tank lacks a constant volume structure, which makes the ratio of yogurt ingredients inaccurate, resulting in the prepared yogurt failing to achieve the expected effect;

[0005] (2) The existing yogurt mixing tank lacks a better stirring structure, the various ingredients of the yogurt cannot be quickly and fully mixed, the stirring time is long, and the preparation efficiency is low. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide a simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank to solve the problems in the above-mentioned background technology that the existing yogurt mixing tank lacks a constant-volume structure, so that the ratio of yogurt ingredients is not accurate enough, resulting in the prepared yogurt failing to achieve the expected effect, the yogurt mixing tank lacks a better stirring structure, the yogurt ingredients cannot be quickly and fully mixed, the stirring takes a long time, and the preparation efficiency is low.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank, comprising a tank body, one side of the top of the tank body is fixedly connected to a material inlet pipe, the bottom of the tank body away from the material inlet pipe is fixedly connected to a transparent metering tube, the surface of the transparent metering tube is printed with scales, heaters are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom end of the inner wall of the tank body, the middle part of the top of the tank body is rotatably connected to an outer shaft through a bearing, the top of the tank body is fixedly connected to a mounting cover, the top of the inner wall of the mounting cover is rotatably connected to an inner shaft through a bearing, and the inner shaft is inserted into the interior of the outer shaft, a plurality of stirring rods are fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer shaft and the bottom of the inner shaft, two cross bars are fixedly connected to the middle parts of both sides of the outer shaft, and scrapers are fixedly connected to one end of the two cross bars.

[0008] When using a simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank of the technical solution, a transparent measuring tube connected to the tank body is installed on the outside of the mixing tank, so that the volume can be determined by observing the scale in real time to ensure the accuracy of the ingredient ratio. The stirring rods at the upper and lower positions in the mixing tank can rotate in opposite directions, so that the various ingredients of the yogurt can be fully mixed faster.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, a bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body away from the material inlet pipe, and one end of the bracket is sleeved on the surface of the transparent metering tube. The bracket is used to support the transparent metering tube to ensure its stability.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, a reduction motor is fixedly installed on the side of the mounting cover away from the material inlet pipe, the output end of the reduction motor passes through the inner wall of the mounting cover and is fixedly connected with a bevel gear 1, the top fixed sleeve of the outer shaft is provided with a bevel gear 2, and the top fixed sleeve of the inner shaft is provided with a bevel gear 3. After the reduction motor is started, it can eventually drive the outer shaft and the inner shaft to rotate in opposite directions.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the bottom of the bevel gear 1 is meshed with the bevel gear 2, and the top of the bevel gear 1 is meshed with the bevel gear 3. The meshed bevel gears play a role in transmission.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, one end of the top of the tank body is fixedly connected with a cleaning pipe, which is used to transport cleaning liquid.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the bottom of the back of the tank body is fixedly connected to a drain valve, and one end of the drain valve is fixedly connected to a drain pipe. After the drain valve is opened, cleaning liquid and dirt can be discharged from the drain pipe.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, the middle part of the bottom end of the tank body is fixedly connected with a solenoid valve, the bottom end of the solenoid valve is fixedly connected with a delivery pipe, and a water pump is provided on the surface of the delivery pipe. After the solenoid valve is opened, the water pump can be started to deliver the fermented milk to the canning equipment through the delivery pipe.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, both ends of the bottom of the tank body are fixedly connected with supporting legs, which play a role in supporting and lifting the tank body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] 1. A transparent measuring tube connected to the tank body is installed on the outside of the mixing tank. The transparent measuring tube is provided with a scale, and the scale can be observed in real time to determine the capacity, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the ingredient ratio and preventing the prepared yogurt from not meeting the expected effect;

[0018] 2. By starting the reduction motor, the stirring rods at the upper and lower parts of the mixing tank can be driven to rotate in opposite directions, which can make the yogurt ingredients fully mixed more quickly, reduce the time required for stirring, and improve the efficiency of yogurt preparation. When cleaning, the fruit raw materials adhering to the inner wall of the mixing tank can be scraped off with a scraper to avoid cross contamination when the yogurt is prepared next time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a front perspective view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the installation cover of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a rear perspective view of the present invention.

[0023] In the figure: 1. tank body; 2. transparent measuring tube; 3. scale; 4. bracket; 5. heater; 6. mounting cover; 7. reduction motor; 8. bevel gear one; 9. outer shaft; 10. bevel gear two; 11. inner shaft; 12. bevel gear three; 13. stirring rod; 14. material inlet pipe; 15. cleaning pipe; 16. solenoid valve; 17. conveying pipe; 18. water pump; 19. drain pipe; 20. support leg; 21. cross bar; 22. scraper; 23. drain valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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 in 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.

[0025] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank, comprising a tank body 1, one side of the top of the tank body 1 is fixedly connected with a material inlet pipe 14, the bottom of the tank body 1 away from the material inlet pipe 14 is fixedly connected with a transparent metering tube 2, the surface of the transparent metering tube 2 is printed with a scale 3, which plays a role in constant volume, heaters 5 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom end of the inner wall of the tank body 1, which play a heating role, the middle part of the top of the tank body 1 is rotatably connected with an outer shaft 9 through a bearing 1, the top of the tank body 1 is fixedly connected with a mounting cover 6, the top of the inner wall of the mounting cover 6 is rotatably connected with an inner shaft 11 through a bearing 2, and the inner shaft 11 is inserted into the inside of the outer shaft 9, the bottom of the outer shaft 9 and the bottom of the inner shaft 11 are fixedly connected with a plurality of stirring rods 13, which play a role in stirring and mixing, the middle parts of both sides of the outer shaft 9 are fixedly connected with two cross bars 21, and one end of the two cross bars 21 is fixedly connected with a scraper 22 for cleaning the inner wall of the tank body 1.

[0026] When in use, after the fruit raw materials are cut in the shear tank, they are transported to the tank body 1 of the mixing tank through the material inlet pipe 14. A transparent measuring tube 2 connected to the tank body 1 is installed on the outside of the mixing tank. A scale 3 is provided on the transparent measuring tube 2. The scale 3 can be observed in real time to determine the capacity, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the ingredient ratio and preventing the prepared yogurt from not meeting the expected effect. After the raw materials are stirred, the heater 5 is started to carry out the sterilization and fermentation process.

[0027] A bracket 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body 1 on the side away from the material inlet pipe 14, and one end of the bracket 4 is sleeved on the surface of the transparent metering tube 2 for supporting purpose. A solenoid valve 16 is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom end of the tank body 1, and a delivery pipe 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the solenoid valve 16. A water pump 18 is provided on the surface of the delivery pipe 17 for delivering fermented milk. Support legs 20 are fixedly connected to both ends of the bottom end of the tank body 1 for supporting purpose.

[0028] When in use, the transparent metering tube 2 can be supported by the bracket 4 to keep it stable. The legs 20 are used to support and lift the tank body 1, providing space for the setting of the delivery pipe 17. After the yogurt fermentation is completed, the solenoid valve 16 is opened and the water pump 18 is started to deliver the fermented milk to the canning equipment through the delivery pipe 17.

[0029] A reduction motor 7 is fixedly installed on the side of the mounting cover 6 away from the material inlet pipe 14 for driving. The output end of the reduction motor 7 passes through the inner wall of the mounting cover 6 and is fixedly connected to a bevel gear 1 8. The top fixed sleeve of the outer shaft 9 is provided with a bevel gear 2 10, and the top fixed sleeve of the inner shaft 11 is provided with a bevel gear 3 12. The bottom of the bevel gear 1 8 is meshed with the bevel gear 2 10, and the top of the bevel gear 1 8 is meshed with the bevel gear 3 12, which plays a transmission role. One end of the top of the tank body 1 is fixedly connected to a cleaning pipe 15, and the bottom of the back side of the tank body 1 is fixedly connected to a drain valve 23. One end of the drain valve 23 is fixedly connected to a drain pipe 19 for cleaning operation of the tank body 1.

[0030] When in use, the reduction motor 7 is started to drive the bevel gear 1 8 to rotate, and then the outer shaft 9 and the inner shaft 11 are driven to rotate through the bevel gear 2 10 and the bevel gear 3 12 respectively, and the rotation directions of the outer shaft 9 and the inner shaft 11 are opposite, so the stirring rods 13 at the upper and lower parts of the mixing tank will rotate in opposite directions to mix the raw materials. After the work is completed, the cleaning liquid is input into the tank body 1 from the cleaning pipe 15, and the reduction motor 7 is started to drive the stirring rod 13 and the scraper 22 to rotate to clean the inside of the tank body 1. After completion, the drain valve 23 is opened to discharge the cleaning liquid and dirt from the drain pipe 19.

[0031] In specific use, the utility model is a simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank. After the fruit raw materials are cut in the shear tank, they are transported to the tank body 1 of the mixing tank through the material inlet pipe 14. A transparent metering tube 2 connected to the tank body 1 is installed outside the mixing tank. A scale 3 is provided on the transparent metering tube 2. The scale 3 can be observed in real time to determine the capacity, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the ingredient ratio and avoiding that the prepared yogurt does not meet the expected effect. The reduction motor 7 is started to drive the bevel gear 1 8 to rotate, and then the outer shaft 9 and the inner shaft 11 are driven to rotate through the bevel gear 2 10 and the bevel gear 3 12 respectively. The rotation directions of the outer shaft 9 and the inner shaft 11 are opposite, so the upper and lower parts of the mixing tank are The stirring rod 13 will rotate in the opposite direction, which can make the yogurt ingredients fully mixed more quickly, reduce the time required for stirring, and improve the efficiency of yogurt preparation. After stirring is completed, the heater 5 is started to carry out sterilization and fermentation process. After completion, the solenoid valve 16 is opened, and the fermented milk is sucked into the canning equipment through the water pump 18. After the work is completed, the cleaning liquid is input into the tank body 1 from the cleaning pipe 15, and the reduction motor 7 is started to drive the stirring rod 13 and the scraper 22 to rotate, and the inside of the tank body 1 is cleaned. The scraper 22 can scrape off the fruit raw materials adhered to the inner wall of the mixing tank to avoid cross contamination when the yogurt is prepared next time. After cleaning, the drain valve 23 is opened to discharge the cleaning liquid and dirt.

[0032] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: A material inlet pipe (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the tank body (1), a transparent metering pipe (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank body (1) away from the material inlet pipe (14), a scale (3) is printed on the surface of the transparent metering pipe (2), heaters (5) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom end of the inner wall of the tank body (1), an outer shaft (9) is rotatably connected to the middle of the top of the tank body (1) through a first bearing, a mounting cover (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body (1), an inner shaft (11) is rotatably connected to the top of the inner wall of the mounting cover (6) through a second bearing, and the inner shaft (11) is inserted into the interior of the outer shaft (9), a plurality of stirring rods (13) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer shaft (9) and the bottom of the inner shaft (11), two cross bars (21) are fixedly connected to the middle of both sides of the outer shaft (9), and a scraper (22) is fixedly connected to one end of the two cross bars (21).

2. The simple constant volume yogurt mixing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bracket (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body (1) on the side away from the material inlet pipe (14), and one end of the bracket (4) is sleeved on the surface of the transparent metering tube (2).

3. The simple constant volume yogurt mixing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reduction motor (7) is fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting cover (6) facing away from the material inlet pipe (14); the output end of the reduction motor (7) passes through the inner wall of the mounting cover (6) and is fixedly connected to a bevel gear 1 (8); a top fixed sleeve of the outer shaft (9) is provided with a bevel gear 2 (10); and a top fixed sleeve of the inner shaft (11) is provided with a bevel gear 3 (12).

4. The simple constant volume yogurt mixing tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the bevel gear one (8) is meshed with the bevel gear two (10), and the top of the bevel gear one (8) is meshed with the bevel gear three (12).

5. The simple constant volume yogurt mixing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the top end of the tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a cleaning pipe (15).

6. The simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the back side of the tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a drain valve (23), and one end of the drain valve (23) is fixedly connected to a drain pipe (19).

7. The simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle part of the bottom end of the tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a solenoid valve (16), the bottom end of the solenoid valve (16) is fixedly connected to a delivery pipe (17), and a water pump (18) is provided on the surface of the delivery pipe (17).

8. The simple constant-volume yogurt mixing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the bottom end of the tank body (1) are fixedly connected with supporting legs (20).

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