Fermentation tank for dairy product processing

Abstract

The utility model provides a fermentation tank for dairy product processing. The fermentation tank for dairy product processing comprises a tank body, the top of the tank body is connected with a tank cover through a bolt, the top of the tank cover is rotatably connected with a rotating ring, the tank covers located on the two sides of the rotating ring are fixedly connected through a fixing rod, a vertical rod is vertically arranged on the surface of the rotating ring, and the vertical rod is fixedly connected with the rotating ring. A cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the surface of the vertical rod through a connecting block, a display screen is installed on the surface of the vertical rod located on one side of the cleaning brush, an operation panel is connected to the bottom of the display screen, and an annular sight glass is fixedly connected to the surface of the top of the tank cover located on the outer side of the rotating ring. The fermentation tank for dairy product processing provided by the utility model has the advantages that a worker can conveniently check the condition of the inner wall of the tank body after the tank body is cleaned, and meanwhile, the sight glass can be wiped.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of dairy fermentation tanks, in particular to a fermentation tank for dairy product processing. Background Art

[0002] Fermented dairy products are acidic dairy products made from raw milk through lactic acid fermentation or co-fermentation of lactic acid bacteria and yeast under the action of specific microorganisms. Fermented dairy products are a comprehensive name for a type of dairy products, and there are many types, including yogurt, kefir, fermented buttermilk, sour milk wine, and milk wine (mainly kumis), etc. When existing dairy products are fermented, dairy products and microorganisms need to be added to the fermentation tank, and the fermentation is fully carried out after sufficient stirring.

[0003] However, the traditional fermentation tank structure for dairy processing still has certain shortcomings during use: facing some fermentation tanks that can ferment several tons or even dozens of tons at a time, the internal cleaning is a very important issue. Generally, a water gun is used to automatically flush the inner wall of the tank, and it needs to be cleaned repeatedly several times. Then the workers carefully check inside through the feed pipe, but this inspection method is very inconvenient. In addition, when the fermentation tank is working, the workers will regularly observe the inside of the tank through the sight glass, but due to the high internal temperature and the water droplets brought up by stirring, the surface of the sight glass is blurred and the situation inside cannot be seen clearly.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new fermentation tank for dairy product processing to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem solved by the utility model is to provide a fermentation tank for dairy product processing, which is convenient for workers to check the condition of the inner wall of the tank body after cleaning the tank body and wipe the sight glass at the same time.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a fermentation tank for dairy product processing, comprising: a tank body, a tank cover connected to the top of the tank body by bolts, a rotating ring rotatably connected to the top of the tank cover, the tank covers located on both sides of the rotating ring are fixedly connected by a fixing rod, a vertical rod is vertically arranged on the surface of the rotating ring, a cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the surface of the vertical rod through a connecting block, a display screen is installed on the surface of the vertical rod located on one side of the cleaning brush, an operation panel is connected to the bottom of the display screen, and a ring-shaped sight glass is fixedly connected to the top surface of the tank cover located outside the rotating ring. The cleaning brush is arranged obliquely and the bottom of the cleaning brush is in contact with the surface of the annular view mirror. The bottom of the vertical rod passes through the surface of the rotating ring and is provided with a bottom plate. A wiping pad is installed on the upper surface of the bottom plate, and the wiping pad is in contact with the inner surface of the annular view mirror. The bottom surface of the bottom plate is rotatably connected to a telescopic cylinder, and the surface of the bottom plate located at the lower side of the telescopic cylinder is rotatably connected to a camera. The camera is rotatably connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder, and the surface of the camera is fixedly connected to a lighting lamp through a connecting piece. The lighting lamp, the camera and the telescopic cylinder are all electrically connected to the operation panel and the display screen.

[0007] As a further solution of the utility model, a jacket is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the tank body, the top of the outer surface of the jacket is connected to an air inlet pipe, and the surface of the jacket located on one side of the air inlet pipe is connected to an exhaust pipe.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, external high-temperature steam enters the spiral pipe inside the jacket through the air inlet pipe to heat the tank body, and then is discharged from the exhaust pipe. At the same time, the jacket also provides thermal insulation for the tank body.

[0009] As a further solution of the utility model, a temperature detection module is installed on one side surface of the tank body, a detection end of the temperature detection module is located inside the tank body, and a temperature display panel is connected to the outer surface of the temperature detection module.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, the temperature detection module can monitor the temperature inside the tank in real time and display the specific value through the temperature display panel for easy viewing by the staff.

[0011] As a further solution of the utility model, the bottom surface of the tank body is connected to a drain pipe, a valve is installed on the surface of the drain pipe, and the bottom of the tank body is provided with a plurality of supporting feet evenly distributed around the axis.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, after the dairy product processing inside the tank is completed, the valve can be opened to allow the liquid inside the fermentation tank to be discharged through the drain pipe.

[0013] As a further solution of the utility model, a platform is fixedly connected to the surface of the tank body located on the upper side of the jacket, a guardrail is provided on the edge of the upper surface of the platform, and a ladder is installed on the surface of the platform located on one side of the guardrail.

[0014] Through the above technical solution, when workers need to observe the operation inside the tank or check the cleaning condition of the inner wall of the tank, they can climb up to the top platform through the ladder to operate. The structural design is convenient for workers to work.

[0015] As a further solution of the utility model, a bracket is provided at the center of the top surface of the tank cover, a driving motor is installed on the top of the bracket, the output end of the driving motor is connected to a vertical shaft through a coupling, and a stirring paddle is installed on the surface of the vertical shaft.

[0016] Through the above technical solution, the vertical axis is driven to rotate by the driving motor in the structure, and a plurality of stirring paddles on the vertical axis stir the liquid inside the tank body, so that the raw milk and various types of bacteria can react fully.

[0017] As a further solution of the utility model, a scraper is installed on the surface of the vertical shaft, and the scraper is located outside the stirring paddle and the surface of the scraper abuts against the inner wall of the tank body.

[0018] Through the above technical solution, when the raw milk is being stirred, some substances are likely to adhere to the inner wall of the tank. At this time, this part can be scraped off by a rotating scraper to prevent the tank from being difficult to clean after it cools down.

[0019] Compared with the related art, the fermentation tank for dairy product processing provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. In the present invention, facing some fermentation tanks that can ferment several tons or even dozens of tons at a time, the cleaning of the interior is a very important issue. Generally, a water gun is used to automatically flush the inner wall of the tank, and it needs to be repeatedly cleaned several times. Then the worker carefully checks the inside through the feed pipe, but this inspection method is very inconvenient. In this device, a ring-shaped rotating ring is specially set on the tank cover. The staff can view the picture transmitted by the internal camera through the display screen. The lighting on one side of the camera can illuminate the inside of the tank. Then the worker can enlarge the picture or adjust the angle of the camera at any time for a careful inspection. After checking the tank wall on this side, the position of the camera can also be adjusted by the rotating ring, so as to realize a detailed inspection of the inner wall of the tank. The lens surface of the camera is attached with a hydrophobic layer like the commonly used outdoor surveillance cameras to prevent water droplets from splashing onto the lens, resulting in the lens not being able to shoot clearly;

[0021] 2. In the utility model, when the tank is in operation, the internal vertical shaft drives the stirring paddle to work, and at the same time, the external raw milk will continue to be injected into the tank. Workers need to check regularly. At this time, due to the high internal temperature or the splashed water droplets attached to the glass, the viewing mirror will be blurred, which is inconvenient for workers to observe. In the device, a cleaning brush and a wiping pad are respectively provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the annular viewing mirror. The cleaning brush is used to sweep away dust on the outer surface, and the wiping pad can wipe off the water droplets on the inner surface, which is convenient for workers to view the internal conditions through the glass. At the same time, the design of the annular viewing mirror also provides workers with a wider field of view. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model. Figure 4 .

[0028] Description of main symbols:

[0029] 1. Tank body; 2. Jacket; 3. Platform; 4. Ladder; 5. Inlet pipe; 6. Exhaust pipe; 7. Temperature detection module; 8. Drain pipe; 9. Tank cover; 10. Drive motor; 11. Bracket; 12. Agitator paddle; 13. Scraper; 14. Rotating ring; 15. Annular mirror; 16. Vertical rod; 17. Display screen; 18. Cleaning brush; 19. Bottom plate; 20. Lighting; 21. Telescopic cylinder; 22. Camera; 23. Wiping pad; 24. Fixing rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Please combine Figures 1 to 5 ,in, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model; Figure 2This is a partial structural diagram of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model. Figure 3 ; Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing in the utility model. Figure 4 A fermentation tank for dairy product processing comprises:

[0031] The tank body 1 is provided with a tank cover 9 on the top thereof by bolts, a rotating ring 14 is rotatably connected to the top of the tank cover 9, the tank covers 9 on both sides of the rotating ring 14 are fixedly connected by a fixing rod 24, a vertical rod 16 is vertically arranged on the surface of the rotating ring 14, a cleaning brush 18 is fixedly connected to the surface of the vertical rod 16 through a connecting block, a display screen 17 is installed on the surface of the vertical rod 16 located on one side of the cleaning brush 18, an operation panel is connected to the bottom of the display screen 17, a circular sight glass 15 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the tank cover 9 located outside the rotating ring 14, the cleaning brush 18 is obliquely arranged and the bottom of the cleaning brush 18 is aligned with the circular sight glass The surfaces of the annular mirror 15 are abutted against each other, the bottom of the vertical rod 16 passes through the surface of the rotating ring 14 and is provided with a bottom plate 19, a wiping pad 23 is installed on the upper surface of the bottom plate 19, the wiping pad 23 contacts the inner surface of the annular mirror 15, the bottom surface of the bottom plate 19 is rotatably connected to the telescopic cylinder 21, the surface of the bottom plate 19 located at the lower side of the telescopic cylinder 21 is rotatably connected to the camera 22, the camera 22 is rotatably connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder 21, the surface of the camera 22 is fixedly connected to the lighting lamp 20 through a connecting piece, and the lighting lamp 20, the camera 22 and the telescopic cylinder 21 are all electrically connected to the operation panel and the display screen 17.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, a jacket 2 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the tank body 1, an air inlet pipe 5 is connected to the top of the outer surface of the jacket 2, and an exhaust pipe 6 is connected to the surface of the jacket 2 located on one side of the air inlet pipe 5.

[0033] External high-temperature steam enters the spiral pipe inside the jacket 2 through the air inlet pipe 5 to heat the tank body 1, and then is discharged from the exhaust pipe 6. At the same time, the jacket 2 also provides thermal insulation for the tank body 1.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, a temperature detection module 7 is installed on one side surface of the tank body 1 , a detection end of the temperature detection module 7 is located inside the tank body 1 , and a temperature display panel is connected to the outer surface of the temperature detection module 7 .

[0035] The temperature detection module 7 can monitor the temperature inside the tank body 1 at this time in real time, and display the specific value through the temperature display panel for the convenience of staff to check.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the bottom surface of the tank body 1 is connected to a drain pipe 8, a valve is installed on the surface of the drain pipe 8, and the bottom of the tank body 1 is provided with a plurality of supporting feet evenly distributed around the axis.

[0037] After the dairy product processing inside the tank body 1 is completed, the valve can be opened to allow the liquid inside the fermentation tank to be discharged through the drain pipe 8.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, a platform 3 is fixedly connected to the surface of the tank body 1 located on the upper side of the jacket 2, a guardrail is provided at the edge of the upper surface of the platform 3, and a ladder 4 is installed on the surface of the platform 3 located on one side of the guardrail.

[0039] When workers need to observe the operation inside the tank body 1 or check the cleaning condition of the inner wall of the tank body 1, they can climb up to the top platform 3 through the ladder 4 to operate. The structural design is convenient for workers to work.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, a bracket 11 is provided at the center of the top surface of the tank cover 9, a driving motor 10 is installed on the top of the bracket 11, an output end of the driving motor 10 is connected to a vertical shaft through a coupling, and a stirring paddle 12 is installed on the surface of the vertical shaft.

[0041] In the structure, the driving motor 10 drives the vertical shaft to rotate, and a plurality of stirring paddles 12 on the vertical shaft stir the liquid inside the tank body 1, so that the raw milk and various bacteria can react fully.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, a scraper 13 is installed on the surface of the vertical shaft. The scraper 13 is located outside the stirring paddle 12 and the surface of the scraper 13 abuts against the inner wall of the tank body 1 .

[0043] During the stirring process of the raw milk, some substances are likely to adhere to the inner wall of the tank body 1. At this time, this part is scraped off by the rotating scraper 13 to prevent the tank body 1 from being difficult to clean after it cools down.

[0044] The working principle of a fermentation tank for dairy product processing provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0045] Step 1: For some fermentation tanks that can ferment several tons or even dozens of tons at a time, the cleaning of the interior is a very important issue. Generally, a water gun is used to automatically rinse the inner wall of the tank body 1, and it needs to be repeatedly cleaned several times. Then the worker carefully checks the inside through the feed pipe, but this inspection method is very inconvenient. In this device, a ring-shaped rotating ring 14 is specially set on the tank cover 9. The staff can view the picture transmitted by the internal camera 22 through the display screen 17. The lighting 20 on one side of the camera 22 can illuminate the inside of the tank body 1. Then the worker can enlarge the picture or adjust the angle of the camera 22 at any time for a careful inspection. After checking the tank wall on this side, the position of the camera 22 can also be adjusted by the rotating ring 14, so as to realize a detailed inspection of the inner wall of the tank body 1. The lens surface of the camera 22 is attached with a hydrophobic layer like the commonly used outdoor surveillance cameras to prevent water droplets from splashing onto the lens, resulting in the lens not being able to shoot clearly;

[0046] The second step: when the tank body 1 is in operation, the internal vertical shaft drives the stirring paddle 12 to work, and at the same time, the external raw milk will continue to be injected into the tank body 1, and the workers need to check it regularly. At this time, due to the high internal temperature, or the splashed water droplets attached to the glass will cause the mirror to be blurred, which is inconvenient for workers to observe. In this device, a cleaning brush 18 and a wiping pad 23 are respectively provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the annular mirror 15. The cleaning brush 18 is used to sweep away dust on the outer surface, and the wiping pad 23 can wipe off the water droplets on its inner surface, which is convenient for workers to view the internal conditions through the glass. At the same time, the design of the annular mirror 15 also provides workers with a wider field of view.

[0047] It should be noted that the equipment structure and drawings of the utility model mainly describe the principle of the utility model. In terms of the technology of the design principle, the settings of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device are not fully described. On the premise that the technical personnel in this field understand the principle of the above utility model, the details of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly known. The control method of the application document is automatic control through a controller, and the control circuit of the controller can be realized by simple programming by the technical personnel in this field;

[0048] The standard parts used therein can all be purchased from the market and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional means such as mature bolts, rivets, welding, etc. in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the structures and principles of the components known to technical personnel in this field can be known by these technical personnel through technical manuals or through conventional experimental methods.

[0049] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations or direct or indirect applications may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. In other related technical fields, the scope of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents, which are equally included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fermentation tank for dairy product processing, characterized in that: The invention comprises a tank body (1), the top of the tank body (1) is connected to a tank cover (9) by bolts, the top of the tank cover (9) is rotatably connected to a rotating ring (14), the tank covers (9) located on both sides of the rotating ring (14) are fixedly connected by a fixing rod (24), a vertical rod (16) is vertically arranged on the surface of the rotating ring (14), a cleaning brush (18) is fixedly connected to the surface of the vertical rod (16) by a connecting block, a display screen (17) is installed on the surface of the vertical rod (16) located on one side of the cleaning brush (18), the bottom of the display screen (17) is connected to an operation panel, the top surface of the tank cover (9) located outside the rotating ring (14) is fixedly connected to an annular sight glass (15), the cleaning brush (18) is obliquely arranged and the bottom of the cleaning brush (18) is aligned with the ring. The bottom of the vertical rod (16) penetrates the surface of the rotating ring (14) and is provided with a bottom plate (19). A rubbing pad (23) is installed on the upper surface of the bottom plate (19). The rubbing pad (23) contacts the inner surface of the annular mirror (15). The bottom surface of the bottom plate (19) is rotatably connected to a telescopic cylinder (21). The surface of the bottom plate (19) located at the lower side of the telescopic cylinder (21) is rotatably connected to a camera (22). The camera (22) is rotatably connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder (21). The surface of the camera (22) is fixedly connected to a lighting lamp (20) via a connecting piece. The lighting lamp (20), the camera (22) and the telescopic cylinder (21) are all electrically connected to an operation panel and a display screen (17).

2. The fermentation tank for dairy product processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a jacket (2), the top of the outer surface of the jacket (2) is connected to an air inlet pipe (5), and the surface of the jacket (2) located on one side of the air inlet pipe (5) is connected to an exhaust pipe (6).

3. The fermentation tank for dairy product processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature detection module (7) is installed on one side surface of the tank body (1), a detection end of the temperature detection module (7) is located inside the tank body (1), and a temperature display panel is connected to the outer surface of the temperature detection module (7).

4. The fermentation tank for dairy product processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the tank body (1) is connected to a drainage pipe (8), a valve is installed on the surface of the drainage pipe (8), and the bottom of the tank body (1) is provided with a plurality of supporting feet evenly distributed around the axis.

5. The fermentation tank for dairy product processing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A platform (3) is fixedly connected to the surface of the tank body (1) located on the upper side of the jacket (2), a guardrail is provided at the edge of the upper surface of the platform (3), and a ladder (4) is installed on the surface of the platform (3) located on one side of the guardrail.

6. The fermentation tank for dairy product processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bracket (11) is provided at the center of the top surface of the tank cover (9), a driving motor (10) is installed on the top of the bracket (11), an output end of the driving motor (10) is connected to a vertical shaft via a coupling, and a stirring paddle (12) is installed on the surface of the vertical shaft.

7. The fermentation tank for dairy product processing according to claim 6, characterized in that: A scraper (13) is installed on the surface of the vertical shaft. The scraper (13) is located outside the stirring paddle (12) and the surface of the scraper (13) abuts against the inner wall of the tank body (1).

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