Dairy product processing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food equipment, and provides a dairy product processing device which comprises a mixing tank, at least two balance tanks, a sterilization assembly, a sterile tank and a filling machine, the mixing tank is selectively communicated with each of the at least two balance grooves through a first pipeline, the inlet end of the sterilization assembly is selectively communicated with each of the at least two balance grooves through a second pipeline, and the outlet end of the sterilization assembly is communicated with the sterile tank through a third pipeline. The sterile tank is communicated with the filling machine; wherein the first end of the water circulation return stroke branch is selectively communicated with each balance tank in the at least two balance tanks, and the second end of the water circulation return stroke branch is communicated with the third pipeline. By changing a single balance tank into a plurality of small-capacity balance tanks, the temperature rise time can be saved by about 15 minutes, and the overall production efficiency can be improved while the sterilization effect is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food equipment, in particular to a dairy product processing device. Background Art

[0002] Milk is one of the favorite foods in people's lives. It is widely consumed by people because of its good quality, low price, rich nutrition and simple consumption. Fresh milk generally has a short shelf life due to the presence of a large number of bacteria. In order to extend the shelf life of milk and meet people's different needs, it is usually necessary to sterilize the milk at high temperature and then cool the sterilized milk. However, the sterilization effect of the sterilization device currently used is poor. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a dairy product processing device, which is used to solve or improve the problem of poor sterilization effect of the existing sterilization device.

[0004] The utility model provides a dairy product processing device, comprising: a mixing tank, a balancing tank, a sterilization component, a sterile tank and a filling machine, wherein the balancing tank comprises at least two balancing tanks;

[0005] The mixing tank is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through a first pipeline, the inlet end of the sterilization component is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through a second pipeline, the outlet end of the sterilization component is connected to the sterile tank through a third pipeline, and the sterile tank is connected to the filling machine;

[0006] Wherein, the first end of the water circulation return branch is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks, and the second end of the water circulation return branch is connected to the third pipeline.

[0007] According to a dairy product processing device provided by the utility model, the sum of the capacities of each of the at least two balancing tanks is less than or equal to 150L.

[0008] According to a dairy product processing device provided by the utility model, the balancing tank includes a first balancing tank and a second balancing tank, and the capacity range of the first balancing tank and the second balancing tank is greater than or equal to 70L and less than or equal to 80L.

[0009] According to the utility model, a dairy product processing device further comprises a first pump body and a flow meter, wherein the first pump body and the flow meter are arranged in the first pipeline, and the flow meter is located at the output side of the first pump body;

[0010] Wherein, the dairy product processing device is configured to control the working state of the first pump body according to the flow value of the flow meter.

[0011] A dairy product processing device provided by the utility model further includes a liquid level sensor, and at least one of the at least two balancing tanks is provided with the liquid level sensor.

[0012] According to a dairy product processing device provided by the utility model, the first end of the water circulation return branch is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through a first switching valve, and the second pipeline is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through a second switching valve;

[0013] Wherein, the dairy product processing device is configured to control the working states of the first switching valve and the second switching valve according to the liquid level value of the liquid level sensor.

[0014] A dairy product processing device provided by the utility model also includes a water replenishment branch, which is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks.

[0015] A dairy product processing device provided by the utility model also includes a cleaning branch, one end of which is connected to the second pipeline, and the other end of which is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks.

[0016] According to a dairy product processing device provided by the utility model, the sterilization component includes a preheater, a sterilizer and a cooler connected in sequence, the preheater is connected to the second pipeline, and the cooler is connected to the third pipeline.

[0017] According to the utility model, a dairy product processing device further comprises an emptying branch, wherein the emptying branch is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks; and / or,

[0018] A third switching valve, wherein the first pipeline is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through the third switching valve.

[0019] The dairy product processing device provided by the utility model can save an estimated 15 minutes of heating time by replacing a single balancing tank with multiple balancing tanks of small capacity, thereby improving the overall production efficiency while ensuring the sterilization effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a dairy product processing device provided by the utility model.

[0022] Reference numerals:

[0023] 1. Mixing tank; 2. Sterilization component; 21. Preheater; 22. Sterilizer; 23. Cooler; 3. Aseptic tank; 4. Filling machine; 5. First balancing tank; 6. Second balancing tank; 7. First pipeline; 8. Second pipeline; 9. Third pipeline; 10. First pump body; 11. Flow meter; 12. Third switching valve; 13. First emptying branch; 14. Second emptying branch; 15. Second switching valve; 16. Second pump body; 17. Cleaning branch; 18. First switching valve; 19. Water replenishment branch; 20. Water circulation return branch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] The feed balance tank of the workshop pre-treatment multifunctional ultra-high temperature sterilizer (capacity: 1000L / H) uses a single balance tank with a volume of 150L. During long-term use, the following problems were gradually discovered:

[0026] (1) When the liquid fills the multifunctional ultra-high temperature feed pipeline, the feeding program accumulates the filling amount according to the time. The flow rate of liquids with different viscosities passing through the centrifugal pump is different, but the cumulative filling time of the program is the same, resulting in different pushing amounts. This means that the high-viscosity product is not pushed enough, and the low-viscosity liquid has a large loss. (2) Due to the large capacity of the balance tank and the large amount of water stored, the multifunctional ultra-high temperature is heated slowly. (3) During the multifunctional ultra-high temperature production, the balance tank will be emptied first, and then the liquid will enter the balance tank. However, it was found during use that the conical surface of the lower part of the balance tank was not completely emptied, and the liquid would mix with water, increasing the milk-water mixture, resulting in an increase in the amount of top material. The same problem also occurred during the final water push. (4) During the feeding and emptying process of the sterilizer, due to the large change in the material flow rate, the balance tank liquid will be emptied and the alarm will be triggered, which will eventually cause the multifunctional ultra-high temperature to automatically shut down.

[0027] In order to solve the above problems, Figure 1As shown, the dairy product processing device of the embodiment of the utility model comprises: a mixing tank 1, a balancing tank, a sterilization component 2, a sterile tank 3 and a filling machine 4, and the balancing tank comprises at least two balancing tanks. That is to say, compared with using a large-capacity balancing tank, multiple small-capacity balancing tanks can be set under the premise of unchanged total capacity.

[0028] The mixing tank 1 is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through the first pipeline 7, the inlet end of the sterilization component 2 is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through the second pipeline 8, the outlet end of the sterilization component 2 is connected to the sterile tank 3 through the third pipeline 9, and the sterile tank 3 is connected to the filling machine 4. Among them, the first end of the water circulation return branch 20 is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks, and the second end of the water circulation return branch 20 is connected to the third pipeline 9.

[0029] Exemplarily, the balancing tank includes a first balancing tank 5 and a second balancing tank 6, the mixing tank 1 can be connected to at least one of the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6 through a first pipeline 7, the inlet end of the sterilization component 2 can be connected to at least one of the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6 through a second pipeline 8, and the first end of the water circulation return branch 20 can be connected to at least one of the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6.

[0030] In other words, the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6 can be used simultaneously during heating and water circulation, and during feeding and top loading, that is, the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6 are used synchronously; or, the first balancing tank 5 is used during feeding and top loading, and the second balancing tank 6 is used during heating and water circulation, the first balancing tank 5 is used during heating and water circulation, and the second balancing tank 6 is used during feeding and top loading, that is, the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6 are used alternately. Among them, the water in the balancing tank is drained to the ground during top loading, and feeding starts after it is emptied. In addition, both balancing tanks can be pulse cleaned during cleaning.

[0031] In actual application, the first balancing tank 5 is used as an example for explanation. The mixing tank 1 is connected to the first balancing tank 5 through the first pipeline 7, the inlet end of the sterilization component 2 is connected to the first balancing tank 5 through the second pipeline 8, and the first end of the water circulation return branch 20 is connected to the first balancing tank 5. In this way, the water circulation return branch 20 is first started to sterilize the first balancing tank 5 and the like at high temperature. After the high temperature sterilization step is completed, the mixing tank 1 is started to allow the material to enter the first balancing tank 5, and finally the milk product is filled through the filling machine 4. Among them, high temperature sterilization and filling are continuous processes.

[0032] In the embodiment of the utility model, by replacing a single balancing tank with multiple balancing tanks of small capacity, the heating time is estimated to be saved by about 15 minutes, which can improve the overall production efficiency while ensuring the sterilization effect.

[0033] It is particularly important to point out that when the milk is topped with water, the total amount of milk-water mixture observed at the outlet of the balance tank is significantly reduced. After multiple pilot tests, the amount of milk topped with water has been reduced from the original 300L to the current 250L, and the amount of milk topped with water has been reduced from the original 60L to the current 100L, provided that the feed liquid does not enter the water. Each batch of pilot tests saves about 100L of product. The amount of ingredients has been reduced from the original minimum of 1000L to 900L.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the sum of the capacities of each of the at least two balancing tanks is less than or equal to 150 L.

[0035] In other words, replacing a single balancing tank with multiple balancing tanks of small capacity can solve the problem of slow heating speed due to the large capacity and large water storage of a single balancing tank. Also, the lower cone surface of the balancing tank is not completely emptied, and the liquid feed will mix with the water, thereby reducing material loss and avoiding the production of excessive milk-water mixture.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the balancing tank includes a first balancing tank 5 and a second balancing tank 6, and the capacity of the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6 ranges from greater than or equal to 70 L to less than or equal to 80 L. In other words, the capacity of the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6 can be 70 L, 80 L, or any value between 70 L and 80 L. Exemplarily, the capacity of the first balancing tank 5 is 80 L, and the capacity of the second balancing tank 6 is 70 L.

[0037] In order to solve the problem that when the multifunctional ultra-high temperature feed pipeline is filled with liquid, the feeding program accumulates the filling amount according to time, and the flow rate of liquids with different viscosities passing through the centrifugal pump is different, but the cumulative filling time of the program is the same, resulting in different pushing amounts, insufficient pushing of high-viscosity products, and large loss of low-viscosity liquid, in an optional embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the first pump body 10 and the flow meter 11 are also included. The first pump body 10 and the flow meter 11 are arranged in the first pipeline 7, and the flow meter 11 is located at the output side of the first pump body 10. The dairy product processing device is configured to control the working state of the first pump body 10 according to the flow value of the flow meter 11. The flow meter 11 can be an electromagnetic flow meter.

[0038] It should be noted that the dairy product processing device may further include a control mainboard, the flow meter 11 and the first pump body 10 are both electrically connected to the control mainboard, and the control mainboard is configured to control the working state of the first pump body 10 according to the flow value of the flow meter 11. Exemplarily, when the flow value of the flow meter 11 is equal to the target flow value, the control mainboard controls the first pump body 10 to stop working.

[0039] In other words, an electromagnetic flowmeter is installed in the first pipeline 7, and the top-loading amount of products with different viscosities needs to be set one by one after field testing, and finally the top-loading amount of different products is determined by the accumulated amount of the flowmeter 11. For example, the top-loading amount in the field test is 52L (which can avoid water ingress into the liquid and avoid excessive liquid loss), so the target parameter in the control main board is modified to 52L.

[0040] In an optional embodiment, a liquid level sensor is further included, and at least one of the at least two balancing tanks is provided with a liquid level sensor.

[0041] Exemplarily, the first balancing tank 5 is provided with a liquid level sensor, the second balancing tank 6 is provided with a liquid level sensor, or one of the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6 is provided with a liquid level sensor. The liquid level sensor is used to obtain the liquid level of the material in the balancing tank.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, the first end of the water circulation return branch 20 is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through the first switching valve 18, and the second pipeline 8 is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through the second switching valve 15. The dairy product processing device is configured to control the working state of the first switching valve 18 and the second switching valve 15 according to the liquid level value of the liquid level sensor.

[0043] Among them, the liquid level sensor, the first switching valve 18 and the second switching valve 15 are all electrically connected to the control main board, and the control main board is configured to control the working status of the first switching valve 18 and the second switching valve 15 according to the liquid level value of the liquid level sensor.

[0044] Exemplarily, in the initial working condition, the mixing tank 1 is connected to the first balancing tank 5 through the first pipeline 7, the second pipeline 8 is connected to the first balancing tank 5 through the second switching valve 15, and the first end of the water circulation return branch 20 is connected to the first balancing tank 5 through the first switching valve 18. When the liquid level value of the liquid level sensor is lower than the target liquid level value, the control main board controls the first switching valve 18 and the second switching valve 15, so that the second pipeline 8 is connected to the second balancing tank 6 through the second switching valve 15, and the first end of the water circulation return branch 20 is connected to the second balancing tank 6 through the first switching valve 18.

[0045] That is to say, when the liquid level alarm of the first balancing tank 5 is sounded during the production process, the second balancing tank 6 is switched in time for water replenishment, thereby maintaining the ultra-high temperature sterile state. In other words, when the liquid level of the first balancing tank 5 is lower than 10% due to the blockage of the feed liquid or the alarm of the feed valve during the production process, the second balancing tank 6 is switched in time for water replenishment circulation, maintaining the ultra-high temperature sterile state, avoiding ultra-high temperature shutdown, thereby saving about 5 hours spent in the shutdown cleaning and heating process.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, a water replenishment branch 19 is further included, and the water replenishment branch 19 is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks.

[0047] Exemplarily, the water replenishment branch 19 is selectively connected to the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6, that is, the water replenishment branch 19 is connected to the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6, or the water replenishment branch 19 is connected to one of the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6.

[0048] In an optional embodiment, a cleaning branch 17 is further included, one end of the cleaning branch 17 is connected to the second pipeline 8, and the other end of the cleaning branch 17 is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks.

[0049] The second pipeline 8 is further provided with a second pump body 16. In addition, the cleaning branch 17 is communicated with the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6, or the cleaning branch 17 is communicated with one of the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, the sterilization component 2 includes a preheater 21 , a sterilizer 22 , and a cooler 23 connected in sequence, the preheater 21 is connected to the second pipeline 8 , and the cooler 23 is connected to the third pipeline 9 .

[0051] That is to say, the material flowing out from the first balancing tank 5 passes through the preheater 21, the sterilizer 22 and the cooler 23 in sequence, and finally enters the filling machine 4 through the aseptic tank 3 to complete the filling of the dairy product.

[0052] In an optional embodiment, it also includes an emptying branch, which is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks.

[0053] It should be noted that the emptying branch is connected to the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6, or the emptying branch is connected to one of the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6, or the first balancing tank 5 is connected to the first emptying branch 13, and the second balancing tank 6 is connected to the second emptying branch 14.

[0054] In addition, a third switching valve 12 is included, and the first pipeline 7 is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through the third switching valve 12.

[0055] The third switching valve 12 is electrically connected to the control main board, and the control main board is configured to control the working state of the third switching valve 12. Exemplarily, the first pipeline 7 is connected to the first balancing tank 5 through the third switching valve 12, or the first pipeline 7 is connected to the second balancing tank 6 through the third switching valve 12, or the first pipeline 7 is connected to the first balancing tank 5 and the second balancing tank 6 through the third switching valve 12.

[0056] For example, the third switching valve 12 has a first outlet, a second outlet and a third outlet, and the opening and closing of the first outlet, the second outlet and the third outlet of the third switching valve 12 can be controlled according to specific needs to form different material flow paths.

[0057] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dairy product processing device, characterized in that: include: A mixing tank (1), a balancing tank, a sterilization component (2), a sterile tank (3) and a filling machine (4), wherein the balancing tank comprises at least two balancing tanks; The mixing tank (1) is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through a first pipeline (7), the inlet end of the sterilization component (2) is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through a second pipeline (8), the outlet end of the sterilization component (2) is connected to the sterile tank (3) through a third pipeline (9), and the sterile tank (3) is connected to the filling machine (4); The first end of the water circulation return branch (20) is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks, and the second end of the water circulation return branch (20) is connected to the third pipeline (9).

2. The dairy product processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sum of the capacities of each of the at least two balancing tanks is less than or equal to 150L.

3. The dairy product processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The balancing tank comprises a first balancing tank (5) and a second balancing tank (6), and the capacity of the first balancing tank (5) and the second balancing tank (6) ranges from greater than or equal to 70L to less than or equal to 80L.

4. The dairy product processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a first pump body (10) and a flow meter (11), wherein the first pump body (10) and the flow meter (11) are arranged on the first pipeline (7), and the flow meter (11) is located on the output side of the first pump body (10); Wherein, the dairy product processing device is configured to control the working state of the first pump body (10) according to the flow value of the flow meter (11).

5. The dairy product processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a liquid level sensor, and at least one of the at least two balancing tanks is provided with the liquid level sensor.

6. The dairy product processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first end of the water circulation return branch (20) is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through a first switching valve (18), and the second pipeline (8) is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through a second switching valve (15); wherein the dairy product processing device is configured to control the working states of the first switching valve (18) and the second switching valve (15) according to the liquid level value of the liquid level sensor.

7. The dairy product processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a water replenishment branch (19), which is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks.

8. The dairy product processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a cleaning branch (17), one end of which is connected to the second pipeline (8), and the other end of which is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks.

9. The dairy product processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization component (2) comprises a preheater (21), a sterilizer (22) and a cooler (23) which are connected in sequence; the preheater (21) is connected to the second pipeline (8), and the cooler (23) is connected to the third pipeline (9).

10. The dairy product processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an emptying branch, the emptying branch is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks; and / or, A third switching valve (12), wherein the first pipeline (7) is selectively connected to each of the at least two balancing tanks through the third switching valve (12).

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