Fermentation tank for dairy product production

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermentation tank for dairy product production, and relates to the field of fermentation tanks. The fermentation tank comprises a fermentation tank main body, a top cover is arranged at the top of the fermentation tank main body, a sleeve piece is sleeved with the fermentation tank main body, a plurality of fine needles are arranged on the surface of the sleeve piece, a motor is arranged at the top of the top cover, and the output end of the motor is connected with blades and a guide piece. The sleeve piece is clamped with the through groove in the inner wall of the fermentation tank body in a sliding mode through the limiting plate, after the sleeve piece is installed on the fermentation tank body, the top cover, the motor and the blades are hung on the fermentation tank body, and then dairy products enter the fermentation tank body through the feeding port. Then rotating stirring is conducted through the blades and the guide pieces through the motor, at the moment, the guide pieces guide bubbles generated by stirring of the dairy products, the fine needles are made to conduct piercing treatment on the bubbles, and the observation convenience of the fermentation tank for dairy product production is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Fermentation tanks for dairy production are a type of specialized equipment, mainly used in the industrial fermentation process of dairy products such as yogurt and kefir. They promote the growth of lactic acid bacteria by precisely controlling temperature, pH and other conditions, and convert raw milk into fermented products. These tanks are usually made of stainless steel and have automatic control and monitoring systems, as well as excellent sanitary design, which can ensure the efficiency and safety of large-scale production and support different capacity requirements. They are key technical equipment to ensure the quality and taste of dairy products.

[0003] The fermentation tank for dairy product production optimizes the microbial fermentation conditions and ensures the efficiency of the dairy fermentation process by virtue of its automated temperature control and environmental management, as well as excellent hygiene standards. However, bubbles will be generated during the fermentation or stirring process of dairy products, which will affect the observers' observation of the fermentation of dairy products and reduce the ease of use of a fermentation tank for dairy product production. Therefore, it is urgently necessary to design a fermentation tank for dairy product production that can pierce the bubbles. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a fermentation tank for dairy product production, so as to solve the technical problem that bubbles in the fermentation tank for dairy product production affect observation.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a fermentation tank for dairy product production, comprising a fermentation tank body, a top cover is arranged on the top of the fermentation tank body, a sleeve piece is sleeved inside the fermentation tank body, a plurality of fine needles are arranged on the surface of the sleeve piece, a motor is arranged on the top of the top cover, and a blade and a guide piece are connected to the output end of the motor.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the top cover, blades and guide pieces are firstly hoisted, and then the sleeve piece is slidably engaged with the through groove on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body through the limit plate. After the sleeve piece is installed on the fermentation tank body, the top cover, motor and blades are hoisted into the fermentation tank body, and then the dairy product enters the interior of the fermentation tank body through the feed port, and then is rotated and stirred by the motor through the blades and guide pieces. At this time, the guide piece guides the bubbles generated by the stirring of the dairy product, allowing the fine needle to pierce the bubbles, thereby reducing the bubbles on the dairy product and improving the convenience of using the fermentation tank.

[0007] Furthermore, the plurality of fine needles are arranged in an equidistant rectangular array to puncture the foam generated by stirring.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple fine needles are placed at precisely calculated distances and positions to ensure that they can penetrate the foam. Each fine needle is extremely thin to reduce interference with the dairy product itself, while effectively breaking the bubbles, reducing the presence of large-volume bubbles, and reducing the impact of foam on the fermentation of dairy products. This allows observers to see the fermentation of dairy products more clearly, thereby improving the ease of use of fermentation tanks for dairy production.

[0009] Furthermore, a plurality of the guide blades are arranged linearly and equidistantly along the central axis of the fermentation tank body to fluctuate the bubbles.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple guide plates are set up so that bubbles on the surface of dairy products at different heights can rotate gently under the guidance of the guide plates, so that the bubbles are close to the fine needle, and the tip of the fine needle can just effectively pierce these bubbles. In addition, the guide plates rotate and stir with the rotation of the motor, which can make the dairy products ferment more evenly, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the fermentation process.

[0011] Furthermore, limiting plates are provided on both sides of the surface of the sleeve sheet, and a through groove is provided on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the limit plate can prevent the sleeve from rotating due to the rotation of the blades when it is installed on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body, so that the sleeve is fixed to the inner wall of the fermentation tank body, reducing the instability of the sleeve and optimizing the structure of the fermentation tank for dairy product production.

[0013] Furthermore, the through groove is engaged with the limiting plate, and the sleeve sheet is in a detachable connection structure with the inner wall of the fermentation tank body through the through groove and the limiting plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the sleeve piece can smoothly slide into the through groove through the specific structure of its edge, and be accurately engaged under the action of the limit plate. The limit plate not only engages with the through groove to fix its own position, but also further locks the sleeve piece to form a stable but detachable connection structure, allowing the sleeve piece to be easily removed from the inner wall of the fermentation tank body when necessary, facilitating regular inspection, cleaning or replacement, thereby ensuring the sanitary conditions of the fermentation process and the long-term working efficiency of the equipment.

[0015] Furthermore, an observation window is provided on one side of the fermentation tank body for observing the situation inside the fermentation tank body.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the observation window is an important transparent window installed on the fermentation tank body. Its purpose is to provide an intuitive visual channel so that operators or technicians can observe the fermentation progress of dairy products in the tank at any time without opening the fermentation tank, thereby improving the practicality and safety of fermentation tanks used in dairy product production.

[0017] Furthermore, a feed inlet is provided on one side of the top of the top cover, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the fermentation tank body, and a support rod is provided at the lower outer side of the fermentation tank body.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the top cover, as a key component of the fermentation tank, is located on the top of the fermentation tank body and has excellent sealing performance, ensuring a sterile environment for microbial activity during the fermentation process. A feed port is specially provided on one side of the top cover, and this feed port is equipped with an adjustable sealing cover, so that raw materials such as milk, starter culture and other additives can be accurately and safely added to the fermentation tank under sterile conditions, thereby improving the practicality of the fermentation tank.

[0019] In summary, the utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. The utility model uses a sleeve sheet. When using a fermentation tank for dairy product production, the top cover, blades and guide sheets are first hoisted, and then the sleeve sheet is slidably engaged with the through groove on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body through a limit plate. After the sleeve sheet is installed on the fermentation tank body, the top cover, the motor and the blades are hoisted into the fermentation tank body. Then, the dairy product enters the interior of the fermentation tank body through the feed port, and then is rotated and stirred by the motor through the blades and the guide sheets. At this time, the guide sheet guides the bubbles generated by the stirring of the dairy product, allowing the fine needle to pierce the bubbles, thereby reducing the situation in which the observer cannot see the fermentation of the dairy product due to the accumulation of bubbles, and improving the convenience of using the fermentation tank for dairy product production.

[0021] 2. The utility model provides a limit plate, and the sleeve piece is detachable through the limit plate and the through groove on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body. When the fermentation tank for dairy product production needs to be cleaned, the sleeve piece can be removed from the fermentation tank body, thereby improving the flexibility of the fermentation tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the sleeve sheet of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0026] In the figure: 1. Fermentation tank body; 2. Feed inlet; 3. Motor; 4. Discharge outlet; 5. Observation window; 6. Support rod; 7. Blade; 8. Guide plate; 9. Sleeve plate; 10. Fine needle; 11. Limit plate; 12. Through groove; 13. Top cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] 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. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the utility model, and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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 direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", and "set" 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 components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] The following describes an embodiment of the utility model based on its overall structure.

[0031] A fermentation tank for dairy production, such as Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, it includes a fermentation tank body 1, a top cover 13 is arranged on the top of the fermentation tank body 1, a sleeve sheet 9 is sleeved inside the fermentation tank body 1, a plurality of fine needles 10 are arranged on the surface of the sleeve sheet 9, a motor 3 is arranged on the top of the top cover 13, and a blade 7 and a guide sheet 8 are connected to the output end of the motor 3. First, the top cover 13, the blade 7 and the guide sheet 8 are hung up, and then the sleeve sheet 9 is slidably engaged with the through groove 12 on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1 through the limit plate 11. After the sleeve sheet 9 is installed on the fermentation tank body 1, the top cover 13, the motor 3 and the blade 7 are hoisted into the fermentation tank body 1, and then the dairy product enters the interior of the fermentation tank body 1 through the feed port 2, and then is rotated and stirred by the motor 3 through the blade 7 and the guide sheet 8. At this time, the guide sheet 8 guides the bubbles generated by the stirring of the dairy product, allowing the fine needle 10 to pierce the bubbles, thereby reducing the bubbles on the dairy product, improving the convenience of using the fermentation tank, reducing the bubbles deposited on the surface of the dairy product, and helping the observer to observe the fermentation of the dairy product.

[0032] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 , multiple fine needles 10 are arranged in an equidistant rectangular array to pierce the foam generated by stirring. The multiple fine needles 10 are placed at precisely calculated distances and positions to ensure that they can penetrate the foam. Each fine needle 10 is extremely thin to reduce interference with the dairy product body, while effectively breaking bubbles, reducing the presence of large-volume bubbles, and reducing the impact of foam on the fermentation of dairy products, so that observers can see the fermentation of dairy products more clearly, thereby improving the convenience of use of fermentation tanks for dairy product production. The equidistant rectangular array layout of the fine needles 10 ensures that no matter how the foam is distributed during the stirring process, it can be processed in all directions and without dead ends.

[0033] See also Figure 2 A plurality of guide blades 8 are arranged equidistantly along the central axis of the fermentation tank body 1 to fluctuate the bubbles. The plurality of guide blades 8 can allow the bubbles on the surface of the dairy product at different heights to rotate gently under the guidance of the guide blades 8, so that the bubbles are close to the fine needles 10, and the tip of the fine needles 10 can just effectively pierce these bubbles. Moreover, the guide blades 8 are stirred as the motor 3 rotates, so that the dairy product can be fermented more evenly, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the fermentation process and maintaining the stability of the fermentation environment.

[0034] See also Figure 3 Limiting plates 11 are arranged on both sides of the surface of the sleeve piece 9, and a through groove 12 is opened on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1. The setting of the limiting plates 11 can prevent the sleeve piece 9 from rotating due to the rotation of the blades when it is installed on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1, so that the sleeve piece 9 is fixed to the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1, reducing the instability of the sleeve piece 9, optimizing the structure of the fermentation tank for dairy product production, and avoiding wear and damage to the equipment caused by unnecessary movement.

[0035] See also Figure 3 , Figure 4 The through groove 12 is engaged with the limiting plate 11, and the sleeve piece 9 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1 through the through groove 12 and the limiting plate 11. The sleeve piece 9 can smoothly slide into the through groove 12 through the specific structure of its edge, and is accurately engaged under the action of the limiting plate 11. The limiting plate 11 not only engages with the through groove 12 to fix its own position, but also further locks the sleeve piece 9 to form a stable but detachable connection structure, allowing the sleeve piece 9 to be easily removed from the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1 when necessary, which is convenient for regular inspection, cleaning or replacement, thereby ensuring the sanitary conditions of the fermentation process and the long-term working efficiency of the equipment. This detachable connection structure improves the flexibility and practicality of the fermentation tank, and greatly facilitates daily operation and maintenance management.

[0036] See also Figure 1 An observation window 5 is provided on one side of the fermentation tank body 1 for observing the situation inside the fermentation tank body 1. The observation window 5 is an important transparent window installed on the fermentation tank body 1. Its purpose is to provide an intuitive visual channel so that operators or technicians can observe the fermentation process of the dairy product in the tank at any time without opening the fermentation tank, thereby improving the practicality and safety of the fermentation tank for dairy product production, and also facilitating the observation of important indicators such as color changes of dairy products, foam generation, and working status of stirring blades.

[0037] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 A feed port 2 is provided on one side of the top of the top cover 13, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the fermentation tank body 1, and a support rod 6 is provided at the lower outer side of the fermentation tank body 1. The top cover 13, as a key component of the fermentation tank, is located at the top of the fermentation tank body 1, and has excellent sealing performance, ensuring a sterile environment for microbial activity during the fermentation process. A feed port 2 is specially provided on one side of the top cover 13, and this feed port 2 is equipped with an adjustable sealing cover, so that raw materials such as milk, starter and other additives can be accurately and safely added to the fermentation tank under sterile conditions, which improves the practicability of the fermentation tank, ensures that external impurities will not invade during the fermentation cycle, and maintains the purity and efficiency of the fermentation process.

[0038] The implementation principle of the utility model is as follows: first, the top cover 13, the blades 7 and the guide pieces 8 are hung up, and then the sleeve piece 9 is slidably engaged with the through groove 12 on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body 1 through the limit plate 11. After the sleeve piece 9 is installed on the fermentation tank body 1, the top cover 13, the motor 3 and the blades 7 are hoisted into the fermentation tank body 1, and then the dairy product enters the interior of the fermentation tank body 1 through the feed inlet 2, and then is rotated and stirred by the motor 3 through the blades 7 and the guide pieces 8. At this time, the guide piece 8 guides the bubbles generated by the stirring of the dairy product, allowing the fine needle 10 to pierce the bubbles. The observer can observe the situation in the fermentation tank through the observation window 5, and the dairy product is discharged from the discharge port 4 after fermentation.

[0039] Parts not involved in the present invention are the same as the prior art or can be implemented by using the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] Although an embodiment of the utility model has been shown and described, this specific embodiment is only an explanation of the utility model and is not a limitation of the utility model. The specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions and variations to the embodiments without creative contribution as needed without departing from the principles and purpose of the utility model. However, as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the utility model, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A fermentation tank for dairy product production, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fermentation tank body (1), wherein a top cover (13) is arranged on the top of the fermentation tank body (1), a sleeve sheet (9) is sleeved inside the fermentation tank body (1), a surface of the sleeve sheet (9) is provided with a plurality of fine needles (10), a motor (3) is arranged on the top of the top cover (13), and a blade (7) and a guide sheet (8) are connected to the output end of the motor (3).

2. The fermentation tank for dairy product production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of fine needles (10) are arranged in an equidistant rectangular array and are used to puncture the foam generated by stirring.

3. The fermentation tank for dairy product production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of guide plates (8) are arranged linearly and equidistantly along the central axis of the fermentation tank body (1) for fluctuating bubbles.

4. The fermentation tank for dairy product production according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting plates (11) are provided on both sides of the surface of the sleeve sheet (9), and a through groove (12) is provided on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body (1).

5. The fermentation tank for dairy product production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The through groove (12) is engaged with the limiting plate (11), and the sleeve sheet (9) is connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank body (1) in a detachable connection structure via the through groove (12) and the limiting plate (11).

6. The fermentation tank for dairy product production according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation window (5) is provided on one side of the fermentation tank body (1) for observing the internal conditions of the fermentation tank body (1).

7. The fermentation tank for dairy product production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A feed inlet (2) is provided on one side of the top of the top cover (13), a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the fermentation tank body (1), and a support rod (6) is provided at the lower outer side of the fermentation tank body (1).

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