Food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation function
By setting up feed rods, filters, scrapers and cleaning brushes in the food fermentation tank, the problem of solid-liquid separation and cleaning of residues during fermentation is solved, and efficient and clean food fermentation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421410177.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing food fermentation tanks are inconvenient for solid-liquid separation during fermentation, affecting the fermentation effect, and making it difficult to clean up internal residues.
A food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation function was designed, and solid-liquid separation was achieved by setting up a feed rod and a filter, and the inner wall of the fermentation tank was cleaned using a scraper and a cleaning brush.
It realizes solid-liquid separation during the fermentation process, facilitates food fermentation, and avoids food residues on the inner wall of the fermentation tank, ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the fermentation tank.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of food fermentation, in particular to a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation. Background Art
[0002] A fermentation tank refers to a device used in industry for microbial fermentation. Its main body is generally a main cylinder made of stainless steel plates, with a volume ranging from one cubic meter to several hundred cubic meters. During design and processing, attention should be paid to its tight structure, ability to withstand steam sterilization, certain operational flexibility, minimal internal accessories, and strong material and energy transfer performance. Fermented foods are a type of food manufactured using beneficial microorganisms, such as yogurt, kimchi, vinegar, and fermented bean curd. Through fermentation, the original nutrients in the food are changed and a unique flavor is produced.
[0003] Some food fermentation tanks in the prior art are not convenient for separating solids from liquids in food fermentation during fermentation, which affects the effect of food fermentation. Some fermentation tanks are not convenient for cleaning the inside of the fermentation tank after fermenting the food, resulting in residues inside the fermentation tank.
[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art provide a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation. The feeding rod is arranged so that when the feeding rod rotates, the solid is driven to be discharged from the slag discharge pipe. The filter screen is arranged so that the solid is intercepted, so that the liquid flows out through the liquid discharge pipe to achieve solid-liquid separation. The inner wall of the fermentation tank is cleaned by a scraper and a cleaning brush to avoid fermented food residue on the inner wall of the fermentation tank.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation, comprising a fermentation tank, a fermentation tank cover movably connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank, a motor is arranged on the top of the fermentation tank, the output end of the motor passes through the fermentation tank and is fixedly connected to a stirring column, a plurality of stirring rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the stirring column, a feed rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the stirring column, a liquid outlet pipe and a slag outlet pipe are respectively arranged at the lower end of the fermentation tank cover, and valves are arranged on the liquid outlet pipe and the slag outlet pipe;
[0007] The outer wall of the stirring column is fixedly connected to a fixing ring, and both sides of the outer wall of the fixing ring are fixedly connected to connecting rods, one side of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a scraper, and the other side of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a cleaning brush;
[0008] Through the above technical scheme, the arrangement of the stirring column facilitates driving the stirring rod to stir the food, and when the stirring column rotates, it also drives the feeding rod to rotate, so that the fermented food is transported downward to the slag discharge pipe for discharge, and the arrangement of the liquid discharge pipe and the slag discharge pipe facilitates the discharge of liquid and solid from different pipes, thereby achieving the solid-liquid separation effect during food fermentation, and facilitating the fermentation of food in the fermentation tank. When the stirring column rotates, the scraper is attached to the inner wall of the fermentation tank to scrape off the residual food, and at the same time, the cleaning brush is also rotating to clean the inner wall of the fermentation tank, thereby completing the cleaning of the inside of the fermentation tank and avoiding food residue on the inner wall of the fermentation tank.
[0009] Furthermore, two support columns are fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank cover, a base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support column, and flanges are fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank and the top of the fermentation tank cover respectively;
[0010] Through the above technical solution, the support column is provided to support the fermentation tank to facilitate the discharge of the fermented food, and the flange is provided to connect the fermentation tank and the fermentation tank cover.
[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the outer periphery of the flange, bolts are movably connected inside the mounting holes, and nuts are threadedly connected to the lower ends of the bolts;
[0012] Through the above technical solution, the fermentation tank and the fermentation tank cover can be installed together by providing bolts and nuts.
[0013] Furthermore, a feed hopper is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fermentation tank;
[0014] Through the above technical solution, by providing a feed hopper, it is convenient to put food into the fermentation tank for fermentation.
[0015] Furthermore, a top cover is provided at the upper end of the feed hopper;
[0016] Through the above technical solution, the top cover can be provided to prevent dust from entering the fermentation tank through the feed hopper.
[0017] Furthermore, a filter screen is provided inside the fermentation tank cover;
[0018] Through the above technical solution, the filter screen can be set to prevent the fermented food from falling into the liquid outlet pipe.
[0019] Furthermore, a sealing ring is provided between the fermentation tank and the fermentation tank cover;
[0020] Through the above technical solution, the sealing performance between the fermentation tank and the fermentation tank cover can be increased by arranging a sealing ring.
[0021] Furthermore, an observation window is fixedly connected to the outside of the fermentation tank;
[0022] Through the above technical solution, the fermentation status of food in the fermentation tank can be easily observed by setting the observation window.
[0023] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0024] 1. The utility model proposes a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation, which stirs the food by rotating the stirring rod, so that the fermented food is transported downward to the slag discharge pipe through the feeding rod for discharge, and the liquid in the food passes through the filter and is discharged through the liquid discharge pipe, thereby achieving the solid-liquid separation effect during food fermentation and facilitating the fermentation of food in the fermentation tank.
[0025] 2. The utility model proposes a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation, which drives the fixed ring and the connecting rod to rotate together through the stirring column, so that the scraper sticks to the inner wall of the fermentation tank and can scrape off the residual food. At the same time, the cleaning brush is also rotating to clean the inner wall of the fermentation tank, thereby completing the cleaning of the inside of the fermentation tank and avoiding food residue on the inner wall of the fermentation tank.
[0026] 3. The utility model proposes a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation. The feeding rod is arranged so that the solid can be driven to be discharged from the slag discharge pipe when the rod rotates. The filter screen is arranged so that the solid can be intercepted, so that the liquid can flow out through the liquid discharge pipe to achieve solid-liquid separation. The scraper and the cleaning brush are used to clean the inner wall of the fermentation tank to avoid fermented food residues on the inner wall of the fermentation tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation proposed by the utility model;
[0028] Figure 2 It is a side sectional view of a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation proposed by the utility model;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a stirring column of a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation proposed by the utility model;
[0030] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a connecting rod of a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation proposed by the utility model;
[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A is shown in the enlarged view.
[0032] Legend:
[0033] 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Fermentation tank cover; 3. Support column; 4. Base; 5. Flange; 6. Mounting hole; 7. Bolt; 8. Nut; 9. Sealing ring; 10. Motor; 11. Stirring column; 12. Stirring rod; 13. Feed rod; 14. Fixing ring; 15. Connecting rod; 16. Scraper; 17. Cleaning brush; 18. Feed hopper; 19. Top cover; 20. Liquid outlet pipe; 21. Slag outlet pipe; 22. Valve; 23. Observation window; 24. Filter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the specific implementation of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the specific implementation of the utility model. Obviously, the specific implementation described is only a part of the specific implementation of the utility model, not all of the specific implementation. Based on the specific implementation of the utility model, all other specific implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0035] Reference Figure 1-5 The utility model provides a specific embodiment: a food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation, comprising a fermentation tank 1, a fermentation tank cover 2 is movably connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank 1, a motor 10 is arranged on the top of the fermentation tank 1, the output end of the motor 10 passes through the fermentation tank 1 and is fixedly connected to a stirring column 11, a plurality of stirring rods 12 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the stirring column 11, a feeding rod 13 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the stirring column 11, a liquid outlet pipe 20 and a slag outlet pipe 21 are respectively arranged at the lower end of the fermentation tank cover 2, and valves 22 are arranged on the liquid outlet pipe 20 and the slag outlet pipe 21;
[0036] A fixing ring 14 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring column 11, and connecting rods 15 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the fixing ring 14. A scraper 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rod 15 on one side, and a cleaning brush 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rod 15 on the other side. The food is stirred by rotating the stirring rod 12, so that the fermented food is transported downward to the slag discharge pipe 21 through the feeding rod 13 for discharge, and the liquid in the food passes through the filter screen 24 and is discharged through the liquid discharge pipe 20, thereby achieving the solid-liquid separation effect during food fermentation, and facilitating the fermentation of food in the fermentation tank 1. The stirring column 11 also rotates with the fixing ring 14 and the connecting rod 15, so that the scraper 16 sticks to the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1 to scrape off the residual food. At the same time, the cleaning brush 17 is also rotating to clean the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1, thereby completing the cleaning of the inside of the fermentation tank 1 and avoiding food residue on the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1.
[0037] Two support columns 3 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank cover 2, and a base 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support columns 3. Flanges 5 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank 1 and the top of the fermentation tank cover 2 respectively. The support columns 3 are provided to support the fermentation tank 1 to facilitate the discharge of fermented food, and the flanges 5 are provided to connect the fermentation tank 1 and the fermentation tank cover 2.
[0038] A plurality of mounting holes 6 are provided on the periphery of the flange 5, and bolts 7 are movably connected inside the mounting holes 6, and nuts 8 are threadedly connected on the outer sides of the bolts 7. The fermenter 1 and the fermenter cover 2 can be mounted together by arranging the bolts 7 and the nuts 8. A feed hopper 18 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fermenter 1. The feed hopper 18 is provided to facilitate the placement of food into the fermenter 1 for fermentation. A top cover 19 is provided on the upper end of the feed hopper 18. The top cover 19 can prevent dust from entering the fermenter 1 through the feed hopper 18. A filter screen 24 is provided inside the fermenter cover 2. The filter screen 24 can prevent the fermented food from falling into the liquid outlet pipe 20. A sealing ring 9 is provided between the fermenter 1 and the fermenter cover 2. The sealing ring 9 can increase the sealing between the fermenter 1 and the fermenter cover 2. An observation window 23 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fermenter 1. The fermentation status of the food in the fermenter 1 can be conveniently observed by providing the observation window 23.
[0039] Working principle: When the food fermentation tank is in use, the food to be fermented is first poured into the interior of the fermentation tank 1 through the feed hopper 18. After the food is poured into the interior of the fermentation tank 1, the motor 10 can be started to rotate the stirring column 11 and the stirring rod 12 to stir and ferment the food. The liquid produced by the fermented food can pass through the filter 24 and flow into the interior of the liquid outlet pipe 20. Then, the valve 22 on the liquid outlet pipe 20 can be opened to discharge the liquid after the food fermentation. The fermented solid food is transported downward to the slag discharge pipe 21 through the feed rod 13. Then, the valve 22 on the slag discharge pipe 21 can be opened to discharge the solid food. When the stirring column 11 rotates, the fixing ring 14 and the connecting rod 15 also rotate accordingly, so that the scraper 16 sticks to the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1 to scrape off the residual food. At the same time, the cleaning brush 17 is also rotating to clean the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1.
[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned specific implementation methods, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned specific implementation methods, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation, comprising a fermentation tank (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the fermentation tank (1) is movably connected to a fermentation tank cover (2); a motor (10) is arranged on the top of the fermentation tank (1); an output end of the motor (10) passes through the fermentation tank (1) and is fixedly connected to a stirring column (11); a plurality of stirring rods (12) are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the stirring column (11); a feed rod (13) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the stirring column (11); a liquid outlet pipe (20) and a slag outlet pipe (21) are respectively arranged at the lower end of the fermentation tank cover (2); and valves (22) are arranged on the liquid outlet pipe (20) and the slag outlet pipe (21); A fixing ring (14) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring column (11), and connecting rods (15) are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer wall of the fixing ring (14), one side of the connecting rod (15) is fixedly connected to a scraper (16), and the other side of the connecting rod (15) is fixedly connected to a cleaning brush (17).
2. A food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support columns (3) are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower end of the fermentation tank cover (2), a base (4) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support column (3), and flanges (5) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank (1) and the top of the fermentation tank cover (2), respectively.
3. A food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of mounting holes (6) are provided on the outer periphery of the flange (5), bolts (7) are movably connected inside the mounting holes (6), and nuts (8) are threadedly connected at the lower ends of the bolts (7).
4. A food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected to a feed hopper (18).
5. A food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the feed hopper (18) is provided with a top cover (19).
6. The food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen (24) is arranged inside the fermentation tank cover (2).
7. The food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (9) is provided between the fermentation tank (1) and the fermentation tank cover (2).
8. The food fermentation tank with solid-liquid separation according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation window (23) is fixedly connected to the outside of the fermentation tank (1).