Fermentation tank for producing concentrated beverage slurry

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermentation tank for producing concentrated beverage slurry. The fermentation tank comprises a fermentation tank and a stirring mechanism, the outer surface of the fermentation tank is fixedly connected with a shell, ventilation openings which are uniformly distributed are formed in the upper end of the shell, the lower end of the shell is fixedly connected with a bracket, a discharging pipe is arranged at the lower end of the fermentation tank, a feeding pipe is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank, a feeding hopper is arranged at the upper end of the feeding pipe, and second electric valves are arranged in the middles of the discharging pipe and the feeding pipe; the stirring mechanism is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank; wherein the fermentation tank further comprises a control box, the control box is arranged on the right side of the support, a PLC is arranged in the control box, according to the fermentation tank for beverage thick slurry production, beverage raw materials and fermentation liquid can be fully mixed, meanwhile, the temperature and pressure in the fermentation tank are controlled, the fermentation effect of the beverage thick slurry is greatly improved, and the production efficiency of the beverage thick slurry is improved. The fermentation efficiency of the beverage thick slurry is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of beverage concentrate production, in particular to a fermentation tank for beverage concentrate production. Background Art

[0002] Beverages are liquids for human consumption. They are quantitatively packaged and are intended for direct drinking or mixing or brewing with water in a certain proportion. The ethanol content (by weight) does not exceed 0.5%. Beverages can also be divided into beverage concentrates or solid forms. They are used to quench thirst and replenish energy. The preparation of some beverages requires fermentation to prepare beverage concentrates, and then other materials are added. Finally, the beverage concentrates are diluted to prepare the desired beverages. Therefore, in the production process of beverage concentrates, fermentation tanks are one of the important equipment, which has an important impact on the overall production effect of beverages.

[0003] Some existing fermentation tanks for beverage concentrate production use a method without a stirring unit to achieve passive fermentation fusion of fermentation liquid and beverage raw materials, and some fermentation tanks for beverage concentrate production use a method without a monitoring unit to achieve beverage concentrate fermentation;

[0004] There are some problems now. For example, the method without a stirring unit may affect the mixing effect of the fermentation liquid and the beverage raw materials, which may further affect the fermentation efficiency of the beverage concentrate. The method without a monitoring unit may affect the fermentation effect of the beverage concentrate. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a fermentation tank for the production of beverage concentrate, which can fully mix the beverage raw materials and the fermentation liquid, and at the same time control the temperature and pressure inside the fermentation tank, so that the fermentation effect of the beverage concentrate is greatly improved, and the fermentation efficiency of the beverage concentrate is effectively improved, which can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a fermentation tank for producing beverage concentrate, comprising a fermentation tank and a stirring mechanism;

[0007] Fermentation tank: Its outer surface is fixedly connected with a shell, the upper end of the shell is provided with evenly distributed vents, the lower end of the shell is fixedly connected with a bracket, the lower end of the fermentation tank is provided with a discharge pipe, the upper end of the fermentation tank is provided with a feed pipe, the upper end of the feed pipe is provided with a feed hopper, and the middle of the discharge pipe and the feed pipe are both provided with electric valve 2;

[0008] Stirring mechanism: It is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank;

[0009] Among them: it also includes a control box, which is arranged on the right side of the bracket, and a PLC controller is arranged inside the control box. The input ends of the two electric valves are electrically connected to the output ends of the PLC controller, and the input ends of the PLC controller are electrically connected to the external power supply. Through the stirring unit, the beverage raw materials and the fermentation liquid can be fully mixed. At the same time, the temperature and pressure inside the fermentation tank are controlled by the sensor, so that the fermentation effect of the beverage concentrate is greatly improved, and the fermentation efficiency of the beverage concentrate is effectively improved.

[0010] Furthermore, the stirring mechanism includes a rotating column and a propeller blade. The rotating column is rotatably connected to the interior of the fermentation tank. The lower end of the rotating column is provided with a propeller blade. The lower end of the rotating column is fixedly connected with an arc-shaped blade. The interior of the arc-shaped blade and the propeller blade are both provided with evenly distributed circular holes to achieve stirring at the center of the fermentation tank.

[0011] Furthermore, the stirring mechanism also includes a stirring rod and a scraper. The stirring rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating column, and the lower end of the stirring rod is rotatably connected to the scraper. The scraper is installed in cooperation with the inner wall of the fermentation tank. The inside of the scraper is also provided with evenly distributed circular holes to achieve stirring of the periphery of the fermentation tank and prevent the concentrated slurry from being adsorbed to the inner wall of the fermentation tank.

[0012] Furthermore, the stirring mechanism also includes a motor, which is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank, the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating column, and the input end of the motor is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller to provide driving force for the stirring work.

[0013] Furthermore, evenly distributed heating tubes are provided between the shell and the fermentation tank, and the input ends of the heating tubes are electrically connected to the output ends of the PLC controller, so that the fermentation tank is quickly heated up, effectively ensuring efficient fermentation of the beverage concentrate.

[0014] Furthermore, a temperature sensor is provided at the right end of the lower surface of the fermenter, and a pressure sensor is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the fermenter. Both the temperature sensor and the pressure sensor are bidirectionally electrically connected to the PLC controller to detect the pressure and temperature inside the fermenter in real time.

[0015] Furthermore, evenly distributed electric valves 1 are provided at the upper end of the fermentation tank, and the input ends of the electric valves 1 are electrically connected to the output ends of the PLC controller to control the temperature and pressure inside the fermentation tank.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the fermentation tank for beverage concentrate production has the following advantages:

[0017] After the filling is completed, the personnel closes the second electric valve at the upper end through the PLC controller and starts the motor operation. When the motor is running, the output shaft of the motor rotates to drive the rotating column to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating column drives the propeller blades and the arc-shaped paddle blades to rotate, so as to achieve stirring at the center position inside the fermentation tank. At the same time, the rotation of the rotating column drives the two adjacent stirring rods in the horizontal direction to rotate, and the rotation of the stirring rods drives the vertically adjacent scrapers to rotate around the central axis of the rotating column. While achieving the stirring work on the periphery of the fermentation tank, the internal side wall of the fermentation tank is cleaned to avoid the residue of thick slurry. At the same time, the heating pipe is operated through the PLC controller to heat the fermentation tank. At the same time, the temperature sensor and pressure sensor are operated through the PLC controller. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature inside the fermentation tank in real time, and the temperature sensor transmits the monitored temperature information to the PLC controller in real time. At the receiving end, the PLC controller organizes and analyzes the temperature information. When the temperature reaches the required value, the PLC controller turns off the heating tube. At the same time, the pressure sensor monitors the pressure inside the fermentation tank in real time, and transmits the monitored pressure information to the receiving end of the PLC controller in real time. The PLC controller organizes and analyzes the pressure information. When the pressure inside the fermentation tank exceeds the rated value, the PLC controller operates the electric valve 1 to release the pressure inside the fermentation tank. When the pressure inside the fermentation tank returns to normal, the PLC controller closes the electric valve 1, so that the temperature and pressure inside the fermentation tank are in the most suitable state for fermentation, which can make the beverage raw materials and the fermentation liquid fully mixed. At the same time, the temperature and pressure inside the fermentation tank are controlled, so that the fermentation effect of the beverage concentrate is greatly improved, and the fermentation efficiency of the beverage concentrate is effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1 fermentation tank, 2 shell, 3 stirring mechanism, 31 motor, 32 rotating column, 33 stirring rod, 34 propeller blade, 35 scraper, 4 electric valve 1, 5 temperature sensor, 6 pressure sensor, 7 heating tube, 8 electric valve 2, 9 feeding hopper, 10 control box, 11 PLC controller, 12 bracket. 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 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.

[0022] See also Figure 1-2 , this embodiment provides a technical solution: a fermentation tank for beverage concentrate production, comprising a fermentation tank 1 and a stirring mechanism 3;

[0023] Fermentation tank 1: The outer surface thereof is fixedly connected with a shell 2, the upper end of the shell 2 is provided with evenly distributed vents, the lower end of the shell 2 is fixedly connected with a bracket 12, the lower end of the fermentation tank 1 is provided with a discharge pipe, the upper end of the fermentation tank 1 is provided with a feed pipe, the upper end of the feed pipe is provided with a feed hopper 9, and the middle of the discharge pipe and the feed pipe are both provided with electric valves 8;

[0024] The stirring mechanism 3 is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank 1. The stirring mechanism 3 includes a rotating column 32 and a propeller blade 34. The rotating column 32 is rotatably connected to the inside of the fermentation tank 1. The lower end of the rotating column 32 is provided with a propeller blade 34. The lower end of the rotating column 32 is fixedly connected with an arc blade. The arc blade and the propeller blade 34 are both provided with evenly distributed circular holes. The stirring mechanism 3 also includes a stirring rod 33 and a scraper 35. The stirring rod 33 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating column 32. The lower end of the stirring rod 33 is rotatably connected with the scraper 35. The scraper 35 is installed in cooperation with the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1. The scraper 35 is also provided with evenly distributed circular holes. The stirring mechanism 3 also includes a motor 31. The motor 31 is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank 1, the output shaft of the motor 31 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating column 32, the input end of the motor 31 is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 11, the motor 31 is running, the output shaft of the motor 31 rotates to drive the rotating column 32 to rotate, the rotating column 32 rotates to drive the propeller blades 34 and the arc-shaped blades to rotate, so as to achieve stirring at the center position inside the fermentation tank 1, and at the same time, the rotating column 32 rotates to drive the two stirring rods 33 adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction to rotate, and the rotation of the stirring rods 33 drives the scrapers 35 adjacent to each other in the vertical direction to rotate around the central axis of the rotating column 32, so as to achieve stirring work on the periphery of the fermentation tank 1 and clean the inner side wall of the fermentation tank 1 to avoid residual thick slurry;

[0025] Wherein: it also includes a control box 10, the control box 10 is arranged on the right side of the bracket 12, a PLC controller 11 is arranged inside the control box 10, the input end of the electric valve 2 8 is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 11, and the input end of the PLC controller 11 is electrically connected to an external power supply;

[0026] Wherein: uniformly distributed heating tubes 7 are arranged between the shell 2 and the fermentation tank 1, and the input ends of the heating tubes 7 are electrically connected to the output ends of the PLC controller 11, a temperature sensor 5 is arranged at the right end of the lower surface of the fermentation tank 1, and a pressure sensor 6 is arranged at the rear end of the upper surface of the fermentation tank 1, and the temperature sensor 5 and the pressure sensor 6 are both bidirectionally electrically connected to the PLC controller 11, and a uniformly distributed electric valve 4 is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank 1, and the input ends of the electric valve 4 are electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 11, and the temperature sensor 5 and the pressure sensor 6 are in operation, and the temperature sensor 5 monitors the temperature inside the fermentation tank 1 in real time, and the temperature sensor 5 transmits the monitored temperature information to the PLC controller in real time. At the receiving end of the device 11, the PLC controller 11 organizes and analyzes the temperature information. When the temperature reaches the required value, the PLC controller 11 turns off the heating tube 7. At the same time, the pressure sensor 6 monitors the pressure inside the fermentation tank 1 in real time, and transmits the monitored pressure information to the receiving end of the PLC controller 11 in real time. The PLC controller 11 organizes and analyzes the pressure information. When the pressure inside the fermentation tank 1 exceeds the rated value, the PLC controller 11 realizes the operation of the electric valve 4 to release the pressure inside the fermentation tank 1. When the pressure inside the fermentation tank 1 returns to normal, the PLC controller 11 closes the electric valve 4, so that the temperature and pressure inside the fermentation tank 1 are in the most suitable state for fermentation.

[0027] The working principle of a fermentation tank for beverage concentrate production provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0028] During work, the personnel first stably place the bracket 12, the shell 2, the fermentation tank 1 and other mechanisms in the horizontal working area. After the placement is stable, the personnel realize the operation of the upper electric valve 2 8 through the PLC controller 11, and the personnel inject the beverage raw materials and the fermentation liquid into the fermentation tank 1 in turn through the feeding hopper 9 and the feeding pipe. After the filling is completed, the upper electric valve 2 8 is closed through the PLC controller 11, and the motor 31 is operated. When the motor 31 is operated, the output shaft of the motor 31 rotates to drive the rotating column 32 to rotate, and the rotating column 32 rotates to drive the propeller blades 34 and the arc-shaped blades to rotate, so as to achieve stirring at the center position inside the fermentation tank 1. At the same time, the rotation of the rotating column 32 drives the two adjacent stirring rods 33 to rotate horizontally, and the rotation of the stirring rods 33 drives the vertically adjacent scrapers 35 to rotate around the central axis of the rotating column 32. While achieving the stirring work on the periphery of the fermentation tank 1, the internal side wall of the fermentation tank 1 is cleaned to avoid the residue of the thick slurry. At the same time, the heating tube 7 is operated through the PLC controller 11 to achieve the heating of the fermentation tank 1. At the same time, the PLC controller 11 realizes the operation of temperature sensor 5 and pressure sensor 6. Temperature sensor 5 monitors the temperature inside the fermentation tank 1 in real time. Temperature sensor 5 transmits the monitored temperature information to the receiving end of PLC controller 11 in real time. PLC controller 11 organizes and analyzes the temperature information. When the temperature reaches the required value, PLC controller 11 turns off heating tube 7. At the same time, pressure sensor 6 monitors the pressure inside the fermentation tank 1 in real time, and transmits the monitored pressure information to the receiving end of PLC controller 11 in real time. PLC controller 11 organizes and analyzes the pressure information. When the pressure inside the fermentation tank 1 exceeds the rated value, PLC controller 11 realizes the operation of electric valve 14 to release the pressure inside the fermentation tank 1. When the pressure inside the fermentation tank 1 returns to normal, PLC controller 11 closes electric valve 14, so that the temperature and pressure inside the fermentation tank 1 are in the most suitable state for fermentation. When the fermentation of beverage concentrate is completed, PLC controller realizes the operation of electric valve 28 at the lower end, and the fermented beverage concentrate enters the next working area through the discharge pipe.

[0029] It is worth noting that the motor 31 disclosed in the above embodiment can use a CV-28-0.75KW-1 / 20 helical gear reducer, the electric valve 1 4 can use an A20-T8-S2-B electric valve, the temperature sensor 5 can use a QFA3171 temperature sensor, the pressure sensor 6 can use a JC-1000-G-HSM steam pressure sensor, the heating tube 7 can use a FYCP / 05 air heating tube, the electric valve 2 8 can use an HK60-DF electric flange butterfly valve, and the PLC controller 11 can use a C200H-MR832PLC programmable controller. The PLC controller 11 controls the motor 31, the electric valve 1 4, the temperature sensor 5, the pressure sensor 6, the heating tube 7 and the electric valve 2 8, all of which adopt methods commonly used in the prior art.

[0030] The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fermentation tank for producing beverage concentrate, characterized in that: It comprises a fermentation tank (1) and a stirring mechanism (3); A fermentation tank (1): an outer surface of which is fixedly connected to a housing (2); the upper end of the housing (2) is provided with evenly distributed vents; the lower end of the housing (2) is fixedly connected to a bracket (12); the lower end of the fermentation tank (1) is provided with a discharge pipe; the upper end of the fermentation tank (1) is provided with a feed pipe; the upper end of the feed pipe is provided with a feed hopper (9); and the middle of the discharge pipe and the feed pipe are both provided with electric valves (8); A stirring mechanism (3): which is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank (1); The control box (10) is also included. The control box (10) is arranged on the right side of the bracket (12). A PLC controller (11) is arranged inside the control box (10). The input end of the second electric valve (8) is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (11). The input end of the PLC controller (11) is electrically connected to an external power supply.

2. The fermentation tank for producing beverage concentrate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (3) comprises a rotating column (32) and a propeller blade (34); the rotating column (32) is rotatably connected to the inside of the fermentation tank (1); the propeller blade (34) is arranged at the lower end of the rotating column (32); the lower end of the rotating column (32) is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped blade; and the inside of the arc-shaped blade and the propeller blade (34) are both provided with evenly distributed circular holes.

3. A fermentation tank for producing beverage concentrate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (3) further comprises a stirring rod (33) and a scraper (35), wherein the stirring rod (33) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating column (32), and the lower end of the stirring rod (33) is rotatably connected to the scraper (35), and the scraper (35) is mounted in cooperation with the inner wall of the fermentation tank (1), and the scraper (35) is also provided with evenly distributed circular holes inside.

4. The fermentation tank for producing beverage concentrate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (3) further comprises a motor (31), wherein the motor (31) is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank (1), the output shaft of the motor (31) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating column (32), and the input end of the motor (31) is electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (11).

5. The fermentation tank for producing beverage concentrate according to claim 1, characterized in that: Evenly distributed heating tubes (7) are provided between the housing (2) and the fermentation tank (1), and the input ends of the heating tubes (7) are electrically connected to the output ends of the PLC controller (11).

6. The fermentation tank for producing beverage concentrate according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (5) is provided at the right end of the lower surface of the fermentation tank (1), and a pressure sensor (6) is provided at the rear end of the upper surface of the fermentation tank (1). Both the temperature sensor (5) and the pressure sensor (6) are bidirectionally electrically connected to the PLC controller (11).

7. The fermentation tank for producing beverage concentrate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the fermentation tank (1) is provided with evenly distributed electric valves (4), and the input ends of the electric valves (4) are electrically connected to the output ends of the PLC controller (11).

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