Milk storage equipment for milk powder production

By introducing a stirring device and a scrubber into the milk storage equipment, the problem of incomplete cleaning of traditional milk storage equipment is solved, efficient cleaning of the inside of the tank is achieved, and the quality of milk storage is ensured.

CN222630133UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-18SHANGHAI HOWELL NUTRITIONAL DAIRY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420756870.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-12
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-12

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Technical Problem

It is difficult to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank during cleaning, especially the bottom and corners, which leads to bacterial growth and affects the storage quality of the next batch of milk.

Method used

A milk storage device including a stirring device and a scrubber is designed. The agitator is used to stir the liquid in the tank body. The scrubber controls the entry and discharge of the tank body through a valve, and combines the high-speed rotation of the agitator to achieve effective cleaning of the inside of the tank body.

Benefits of technology

Through the efficient cleaning process, the residual milk in the can can be basically cleaned, the cleanliness of the inside of the can can be ensured, and the storage quality of the next batch of milk can be ensured.

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Abstract

The utility model provides milk storage equipment for milk powder production. The milk storage equipment comprises a base, a washer, a stirring device and a tank body. Wherein the tank body is fixed on the base; the stirring device is arranged on the tank body and is used for stirring liquid in the tank body; the washer is arranged on the base and communicated with the bottom of the tank body, the washer comprises a washing pump and a washing pipe, one end of the washing pipe is communicated with the bottom of the tank body, the washing pump is arranged on the washing pipe, and a valve is arranged at one end, close to the tank body, of the washing pipe. According to the milk storage equipment for milk powder production, the interior of the milk storage equipment can be cleaned, the cleaning process is convenient and fast, residual milk in the tank body can be basically cleaned, the cleanliness of the interior of the tank body is guaranteed, and the storage quality of the next batch of milk is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of milk powder production, in particular to a milk storage device used for milk powder production. Background Art

[0002] As an important nutritional supplement, the quality control of raw milk is crucial in the production process of milk powder. Before milk powder production, milk usually needs to be stored for a period of time in preparation for subsequent processing. Traditional milk storage equipment mainly includes a base and a tank body. The tank body is used to store milk, and the base is used to support the tank body. However, these traditional equipment have some shortcomings in actual use.

[0003] After the milk is released from traditional milk storage equipment, some milk often remains inside the tank. If the residual milk is not cleaned in time, it is easy to ferment and deteriorate, thereby contaminating the tank and affecting the storage quality of the next batch of milk. In addition, due to the limitations of the tank structure, traditional cleaning methods often make it difficult to thoroughly clean the inside of the tank, especially the bottom and corners of the tank, which are potential areas for bacteria to grow. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a milk storage device for milk powder production, so as to solve the technical problems that the traditional milk storage device is difficult to clean, bacteria are easily grown inside due to unclean cleaning, and the quality of the next batch of milk is affected.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide a milk storage device for milk powder production, the milk storage device for milk powder production comprising:

[0006] Base;

[0007] A tank body, wherein the tank body is fixed on the base;

[0008] A stirring device, the stirring device is arranged on the tank body, and the stirring device is used to stir the liquid in the tank body;

[0009] A washer, wherein the washer is arranged on the base and is connected to the bottom of the tank body. The washer comprises a washing pump and a washing pipe. One end of the washing pipe is connected to the bottom of the tank body. The washing pump is arranged on the washing pipe. A valve is arranged at one end of the washing pipe close to the tank body.

[0010] In one embodiment, the valve is a solenoid valve.

[0011] In one embodiment, the tank body includes an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer, a cooling cavity is provided between the inner layer and the middle layer, and a vacuum heat insulation cavity is provided between the middle layer and the outer layer.

[0012] In one embodiment, the milk storage device for milk powder production further includes a cooling system, and the cooling system includes:

[0013] A refrigerator, wherein the refrigerator is arranged on the base;

[0014] A cold air circulation pipe, the cold air circulation pipe comprises a cold air delivery pipe and a return pipe, one end of the cold air delivery pipe is connected to the cold air output end of the refrigerator, and the other end of the cold air delivery pipe is connected to the cooling cavity of the tank body; one end of the return pipe is connected to the cooling cavity of the tank body, and the other end of the return pipe is connected to the air inlet end of the refrigerator;

[0015] A power supply is arranged on the base, and is used to supply the electric energy required for the refrigerator to operate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the cooling system further includes a temperature sensor and a temperature display screen, wherein the temperature sensor is disposed on the inner layer of the tank body, the temperature display screen is disposed on the outer surface of the tank body, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the temperature display screen and the refrigerator.

[0017] In one embodiment, a maintenance ladder is further included. The maintenance ladder is arranged on the base on one side of the tank body, and a maintenance hole is opened on the top of the tank body for easy maintenance.

[0018] One or more of the above technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0019] The milk storage device for milk powder production provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the following steps: when the milk in the tank is discharged, the valve is opened, and the scrubber passes pure water for cleaning into the tank (the washing pump works to pump the pure water in the external pure water storage container into the tank) to clean the inside of the tank; during the cleaning process, the stirring device rotates and stirs at a high speed to improve the cleaning effect and efficiency of the tank; then the scrubber reverses to extract and discharge the water in the tank (a branch pipe is provided on the washing pipe; when the tank is drained, the valve on the branch pipe is opened, and the valve on the pipe connected to the pure water storage container is closed), thereby realizing the cleaning of the inside of the milk storage device; the cleaning process is convenient, and the residual milk in the tank can be basically cleaned, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the inside of the tank to ensure the storage quality of the next batch of milk. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only 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 A schematic structural diagram of a milk storage device for milk powder production provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] The respective reference numerals are as follows:

[0023] 1. Base; 2. Tank body; 3. Stirring device; 4. Scrubber; 5. Inspection ladder; 6. Inspection hole; 7. Cold air circulation pipe; 41. Washing pump; 42. Washing pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0026] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0027] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] See also Figure 1 The embodiment of the present application provides a milk storage device for milk powder production, including a base 1, a washer 4, a stirring device 3, and a tank body 2. The tank body 2 is fixed on the base 1; the stirring device 3 is arranged on the tank body 2, and the stirring device 3 is used to stir the liquid in the tank body 2; the washer 4 is arranged on the base 1 and connected to the bottom of the tank body 2, and the washer 4 includes a washing pump 41 and a washing pipe 42, one end of the washing pipe 42 is connected to the bottom of the tank body 2, the washing pump 41 is arranged on the washing pipe 42, and a valve is arranged at one end of the washing pipe 42 close to the tank body 2.

[0029] The milk storage device for milk powder production provided in this embodiment has a valve that opens after the milk in the tank body 2 is discharged, and the washer 4 passes pure water for cleaning into the tank body 2 (the washing pump 41 works to pump the pure water in the external pure water storage container into the tank body 2) to clean the inside of the tank body 2. During the cleaning process, the stirring device 3 rotates and stirs at a high speed to improve the cleaning effect and efficiency of the tank body 2, and then the washer 4 reverses to extract and discharge the water in the tank body 2 (a branch pipe is provided on the washing pipe 42, and when the tank body 2 is drained, the valve on the branch pipe is opened, and the valve on the pipe connected to the pure water storage container is closed), thereby realizing the cleaning of the inside of the milk storage device, and the cleaning process is convenient, and the residual milk in the tank body 2 can be basically cleaned, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the inside of the tank body 2 to ensure the storage quality of the next batch of milk.

[0030] In one embodiment, the valve is an electromagnetic valve. By setting the electromagnetic valve, when the tank body 2 needs to be cleaned, the electromagnetic valve can be controlled to open and close by electronic control. When the washing pump 41 is running, the electromagnetic valve is opened, and when the washing pump 41 is stopped, the electromagnetic valve is closed, so that there is no need to manually control the valve opening and closing during the washing process, making the tank body 2 cleaning process more convenient.

[0031] In one embodiment, the tank body 2 includes an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer, a cooling cavity is provided between the inner layer and the middle layer, and a vacuum heat insulation cavity is provided between the middle layer and the outer layer. By arranging the tank body 2 into multiple layers and arranging a vacuum heat insulation cavity between the middle layer and the outer layer, the heat preservation effect of the tank body 2 is improved (milk needs to be kept at 4-5°C when stored).

[0032] In one embodiment, the milk storage device for milk powder production further includes a cooling system, which includes a power supply, a cold air circulation pipe 7, and a refrigerator. The refrigerator is arranged on the base 1; the cold air circulation pipe 7 includes a cold air delivery pipe and a return pipe, one end of the cold air delivery pipe is connected to the cold air output end of the refrigerator, and the other end of the cold air delivery pipe is connected to the cooling cavity of the tank body 2; one end of the return pipe is connected to the cooling cavity of the tank body 2, and the other end of the return pipe is connected to the air inlet end of the refrigerator; the power supply is arranged on the base 1, and the power supply is used to supply the electric energy required for the refrigerator to work.

[0033] In one embodiment, the cooling system further includes a temperature sensor and a temperature display screen. The temperature sensor is arranged in the inner layer of the tank body 2, and the temperature display screen is arranged on the outer surface of the tank body 2. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the temperature display screen and the refrigerator. By arranging the temperature sensor and the temperature display screen, the temperature of the milk in the tank body 2 is measured and monitored in real time by the temperature sensor, and the temperature of the milk in the tank body 2 is intuitively displayed on the outside through the temperature display screen, so that the staff can intuitively understand the temperature of the milk in the tank body 2 through the temperature display screen. In addition, the cooling system controls the output power according to the milk temperature fed back by the temperature sensor, so as to control the temperature of the milk in the tank body 2 at a suitable early spring temperature (4-5°C), thereby improving the storage quality of the milk.

[0034] In order to facilitate maintenance of the milk storage device, in one embodiment, a maintenance ladder 5 is further included. The maintenance ladder 5 is arranged on the base 1 on one side of the tank body 2, and a maintenance hole 6 is opened on the top of the tank body 2 for easy maintenance.

[0035] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A milk storage device for milk powder production, characterized in that: The milk storage equipment for milk powder production comprises: Base; A tank body, wherein the tank body is fixed on the base; A stirring device, the stirring device is arranged on the tank body, and the stirring device is used to stir the liquid in the tank body; A washer, wherein the washer is arranged on the base and is connected to the bottom of the tank body. The washer comprises a washing pump and a washing pipe. One end of the washing pipe is connected to the bottom of the tank body. The washing pump is arranged on the washing pipe. A valve is arranged at one end of the washing pipe close to the tank body.

2. A milk storage device for milk powder production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve is an electromagnetic valve.

3. The milk storage device for milk powder production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tank body comprises an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer, a cooling cavity is arranged between the inner layer and the middle layer, and a vacuum heat insulation cavity is arranged between the middle layer and the outer layer.

4. A milk storage device for milk powder production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The milk storage device for milk powder production also includes a cooling system, which includes: A refrigerator, wherein the refrigerator is arranged on the base; A cold air circulation pipe, the cold air circulation pipe comprises a cold air delivery pipe and a return pipe, one end of the cold air delivery pipe is connected to the cold air output end of the refrigerator, and the other end of the cold air delivery pipe is connected to the cooling cavity of the tank body; one end of the return pipe is connected to the cooling cavity of the tank body, and the other end of the return pipe is connected to the air inlet end of the refrigerator; A power supply is arranged on the base, and is used to supply the electric energy required for the refrigerator to operate.

5. The milk storage device for milk powder production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cooling system also includes a temperature sensor and a temperature display screen. The temperature sensor is arranged on the inner layer of the tank body, and the temperature display screen is arranged on the outer surface of the tank body. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the temperature display screen and the refrigerator.

6. The milk storage device for milk powder production according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a maintenance ladder, which is arranged on the base on one side of the tank body, and a maintenance hole is opened on the top of the tank body for easy maintenance.

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