Yoghourt whey separation equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of yoghurt processing devices, and discloses yoghurt whey separation equipment which comprises a filtering barrel, a pressurizing device, a separation device, a whey receiving device and a weighing device. When the cold-extracted yoghourt is prepared, the yoghourt is put into the filter barrel, whey in the yoghourt flows into the separation device from the filter barrel after being pressurized by the pressurizing device, and then enters the whey receiving device, so that the separation of the whey is realized, manual operation is replaced, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, the separation time is shortened, and the defects of quality risk and the like caused by manual separation are eliminated; meanwhile, the mass of whey in the whey receiving device is weighed through the weighing device, the whey separation proportion can be accurately controlled, whey separation and extraction can be efficiently and accurately achieved, the separation efficiency is greatly improved, and the large-scale production requirement of cold extraction yogurt is fully met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of yogurt processing devices, and particularly relates to a yogurt whey separation device. Background Art

[0002] At present, during the preparation of cold-extracted yogurt, whey separation is usually carried out manually by squeezing the yogurt manually to separate the whey.

[0003] However, manual operation has high labor intensity for workers, long separation time and low separation efficiency for cold-extracted yogurt, and there are quality risks such as yogurt contamination, yogurt overtime, and yogurt overheating, which cannot meet the requirements of large-scale production. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides a yogurt whey separation device to solve the problems in the related technology that manual operation is used for yogurt whey separation, resulting in high labor intensity, yogurt quality risks, low separation efficiency, long separation time, and inability to achieve large-scale production.

[0005] The utility model provides a yogurt whey separation device, including:

[0006] A filtering barrel for placing yogurt, and the filtering barrel is provided with a plurality of filter holes for the whey in the yogurt to pass through;

[0007] A pressurizing device for extending into the filtering barrel and pressurizing the yogurt to precipitate whey;

[0008] A separation device, the filtering barrel is arranged in the separation device, and the separation device is used for receiving the whey filtered out from the filtering barrel;

[0009] A whey receiving device communicated with the separation device, and the whey receiving device is used for receiving the whey discharged from the separation device;

[0010] A weighing device connected to the whey receiving device, and the weighing device is used for measuring the mass of the whey in the whey receiving device.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, it further includes:

[0012] A controller electrically connected to both the pressurizing device and the weighing device, and the controller is used for controlling the operating state of the pressurizing device according to the mass of the whey measured by the weighing device.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, it further includes:

[0014] A cleaning device is communicated with the separation device, the cleaning device is used to clean the separation device, and the cleaning device is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is also used to control the operating state of the cleaning device.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the cleaning device comprises:

[0016] A cleaning pump, used for pumping cleaning liquid, and the cleaning pump is electrically connected to the controller;

[0017] A delivery pipeline, one end of which is connected to the cleaning pump and the other end of which extends into the separation device;

[0018] A spray cleaning component is connected to the other end of the conveying pipeline. The spray cleaning component is arranged in the separation device and is used to spray cleaning liquid into the separation device.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the spray cleaning assembly includes:

[0020] an annular spray pipeline, arranged around the circumference of the separation device, the annular spray pipeline being connected to the other end of the delivery pipeline;

[0021] At least two nozzles are connected to the annular spray pipeline, and each of the nozzles is arranged on the annular spray pipeline at intervals. The nozzles are used to spray cleaning liquid into the separation device.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the pressurizing device comprises:

[0023] A pressurizing member, used for pressurizing the yogurt, wherein the pressurizing member is slidably connected to the filter barrel and moves along the axial direction of the filter barrel;

[0024] The driving member is used to drive the pressurizing member to move, and the driving member is electrically connected to the controller.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the pressurizing device further comprises:

[0026] A transition connecting piece, one end of which is drivingly connected to the driving piece, and the other end of which is connected to the pressurizing piece, wherein the driving piece is used to drive the transition connecting piece to move axially along the filter barrel;

[0027] The cover body is slidably sleeved on the transition connector and abuts against the pressurizing member. The separation device is provided with an opening for the pressurizing member to extend into, and the cover body is used to cover the opening.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, the separation device comprises:

[0029] A separation container in a cylindrical shape, with a liquid outlet channel provided at the bottom of the separation container, and the liquid outlet channel is in communication with the whey receiving device;

[0030] A limiting stop member is arranged in the separation container. The filter barrel abuts against the limiting stop member, and the limiting stop member is used to limit and fix the filter barrel.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, it further includes:

[0032] A frame, the separation device is slidably connected to the frame, and the separation device moves in a first direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the height direction of the frame.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, it further includes:

[0034] A display screen is arranged on the frame, and the display screen is electrically connected to the controller.

[0035] The yogurt whey separation equipment provided by the present utility model puts yogurt into the filter barrel. The whey in the yogurt is pressurized by a pressurizing device and then flows into the separation device from the filter barrel, and then enters the whey receiving device, thereby realizing the separation of whey. It replaces manual operation, reduces the labor intensity of workers, shortens the separation time, eliminates the disadvantages such as quality risks brought by manual separation, etc. At the same time, the quality of the whey is weighed by a weighing device, and the whey separation ratio can be accurately controlled, and the whey separation and extraction are realized efficiently and precisely, greatly improving the separation efficiency and fully meeting the requirements for large-scale preparation of cold-extracted yogurt. Description of the Drawings

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0037] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the yogurt whey separation equipment according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 2 It is the front view of the yogurt whey separation equipment according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 the A-A cross-sectional view in

[0040] Explanation of the reference numerals:

[0041] 1. Filter bucket; 2. Pressurizing device; 201. Pressurizing member; 202. Transition connecting member; 203. Cover body; 3. Separation device; 301. Opening; 302. Separation container; 303. Liquid outlet channel; 304. Limit stop member; 4. Whey receiving device; 5. Weighing device; 6. Cleaning device; 601: Cleaning pump; 602. Delivery pipeline; 603. Annular spray cleaning pipeline; 604. Nozzle; 7. Frame; 8. Display screen. Detailed implementation manners

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Apparently, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0043] The following combines Figures 1 to 3 to describe the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a yogurt whey separation device is provided, including a filter bucket 1, a pressurizing device 2, a separation device 3, a whey receiving device 4, and a weighing device 5. Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, the filter bucket 1 is used for placing yogurt. The filter bucket 1 is provided with a plurality of filter holes for the whey in the yogurt to pass through. Among them, parameters such as the size and quantity of the filter holes on the filter bucket 1 can be specifically determined according to actual usage requirements. The filter bucket 1 can be made of stainless steel material. Generally, yogurt is put into a filter bag and then into the filter bucket 1. The yogurt filter bag is made of a material that can filter whey. The pressurizing device 2 is used to extend into the filter bucket 1 and pressurize the yogurt to precipitate whey. By gradually applying a mechanical force downward to the yogurt when entering the filter bucket 1 through the pressurizing device 2, the whey in the yogurt flows out through the yogurt filter bag and the filter bucket 1 under the action of pressure. The filtered yogurt remains in the yogurt filter bag. Taking out the yogurt in the filter bag completes the preparation of yogurt.

[0045] As Figure 1As shown, the filter barrel 1 is arranged in the separator 3, and the separator 3 can be made of stainless steel. The separator 3 is used to receive the whey filtered from the filter barrel 1, and the whey receiving device 4 is connected to the separator 3, and the whey receiving device 4 is used to receive the whey discharged from the separator 3. In this way, the whey is discharged from the filter barrel 1 to the separator 3, and then flows into the whey receiving device 4. After the whey is recycled, it can be applied to other fields, so as to achieve full utilization and avoid waste of resources. At the same time, the weighing device 5 is connected to the whey receiving device 4, and the weighing device 5 is used to measure the whey quality in the whey receiving device 4. The whey separation quality can be obtained in real time by the weighing device 5, so as to more accurately control the separation ratio of yogurt and meet the different production requirements of users for yogurt. It should be noted that the whey receiving device 4 and the weighing device 5 are mature products in the relevant technology, so they are not repeated here.

[0046] In this arrangement, yogurt is put into the filter barrel 1, and the whey in the yogurt is pressurized by the pressurizing device 2 and flows from the filter barrel 1 into the separation device 3, and then enters the whey receiving device 4, so as to realize the separation and extraction of the whey, replace the manual operation, reduce the labor intensity of the workers, shorten the separation time, and eliminate the disadvantages such as quality risks caused by manual separation. At the same time, the whey mass is weighed by the weighing device 5, and the whey separation ratio can be accurately controlled, and the whey separation and extraction can be realized efficiently and accurately, which greatly improves the separation efficiency, is easy to carry out batch production, and fully meets the large-scale preparation needs of cold-brewed yogurt.

[0047] In some embodiments of the utility model, the yogurt whey separation device further includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the pressurizing device 2 and the weighing device 5, and the controller is used to control the operating state of the pressurizing device 2 according to the whey quality measured by the weighing device 5. The operating state of the pressurizing device 2 includes but is not limited to the start and stop of the pressurizing device 2. In this way, the whey separation quality is measured in real time by the weighing device 5, and the controller can automatically control the working state of the pressurizing device 2. For example, when the whey separation quality reaches a preset value, the controller can control the pressurizing device to stop pressurizing the yogurt, thereby realizing automatic start and stop, automatic weighing, etc. of the equipment, realizing intelligent control of the equipment, and achieving efficient and automatic operation of yogurt extraction and separation.

[0048] It should be noted that the controller is a mature product in the related art, so its specific structure and related electrical connection relationships will not be elaborated here. For example, the controller can be a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), specifically the Xinjie XC2-24T-E. The related content of the controller controlling the operating state of the pressurizing device 2 by real-time detecting the whey separation quality belongs to mature technical means in the related art. The embodiments of the present invention only utilize the controller to implement related automatic control functions and do not involve improvements to its control strategy. For example, the controller includes a receiving circuit, a comparison circuit, and an output circuit. The receiving circuit is responsible for receiving signals from the weighing device 5 or other input devices; the comparison circuit is responsible for comparing the received signals with a preset reference signal (or called preset value). By comparison, the difference between the actual value and the preset value of the current system can be judged. The output of the comparison circuit is usually an error signal; the output circuit is responsible for generating corresponding control signals according to the error signal generated by the comparison circuit to adjust the operating state of the controlled object such as the pressurizing device 2.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, the yogurt whey separation device further includes a cleaning device 6. The cleaning device 6 is connected to the separation device 3 and is used to clean the separation device 3. Moreover, the cleaning device 6 is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is further used to control the operating state of the cleaning device 6. Among them, the operating state of the cleaning device 6 includes but is not limited to the start and stop of the cleaning device 6. With such a setting, after the whey separation is completed, the cleaning operation can be automatically started through the controller, and the cleaning liquid is transported into the separation device 3 to clean the whole device, thereby realizing automatic cleaning, improving the convenience of equipment use, and making the operation more simple and efficient.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cleaning device 6 includes a cleaning pump 601, a delivery pipeline 602, and a spraying and washing component. As Figure 3 shown, the cleaning pump 601 is used to pump in the cleaning liquid, and the cleaning pump 601 is electrically connected to the controller. For example, the cleaning pump 601 adopts a self-priming booster water pump, and the controller can control the start and stop of the self-priming booster water pump. One end of the delivery pipeline 602 is connected to the liquid outlet of the cleaning pump 601, and the other end of the delivery pipeline 602 passes through the separation device 3 and extends into the separation device 3. And the other end of the delivery pipeline 602 is connected to the spraying and washing component, and the spraying and washing component is arranged in the separation device 3 and is used to spray the cleaning liquid into the separation device 3. With such a setting, when the whey separation is completed, the cleaning pump 601 can be started, and the cleaning liquid is pressure-transported by the cleaning pump 601 to the spraying and washing component to clean the whole device, completing the cleaning process and realizing automatic cleaning. The used cleaning liquid can enter the whey receiving device and is finally cleaned and poured out.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the spray assembly includes an annular spray pipeline 603 and at least two nozzles 604. Specifically, the annular spray pipeline 603 is arranged around the circumference of the separation device 3, and the annular spray pipeline 603 is connected to the other end of the delivery pipeline 602. And each nozzle 604 is connected to the annular spray pipeline 603, and each nozzle 604 is arranged on the annular spray pipeline 603 at intervals. The nozzle 604 is used to spray cleaning liquid into the separation device 3. Among them, the specifications and quantity of the nozzle 604 need to be specifically determined according to actual use requirements, and each nozzle 604 can be evenly distributed along the circumference of the separation device 3. Such a setting can ensure that the spray assembly covers the separation device 3 from multiple directions, achieves efficient and uniform cleaning effect, and thoroughly cleans the entire equipment.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, the pressurizing device 2 includes a pressurizing member 201 and a driving member. Figure 3 As shown, the pressure member 201 is used to pressurize the yogurt, for example, the pressure member 201 can be a lower pressure plate. The pressure member 201 is slidably connected to the filter barrel 1, and the pressure member 201 moves along the axial direction of the filter barrel 1. The pressure member 201 gradually applies mechanical force to the yogurt in the filter barrel 1 downward, so as to separate and filter out the whey in the yogurt. The driving member is used to drive the pressure member 201 to move, and the driving member is electrically connected to the controller. Specifically, the driving member can be a motor or an electric motor, for example, a motor. The motor is connected to the pressure member 201 through a transmission assembly to drive the pressure member 201 to move up and down along the axial direction of the filter barrel 1. The transmission assembly is a mature structure in the relevant technology, for example, a ball screw transmission mechanism can be used to realize the linear motion of the pressure member 201. In order to achieve speed matching, a reducer can also be provided, and the reducer is connected to the output end of the motor. And the motor is electrically connected to the controller to realize automatic control of the motor.

[0053] In this way, the controller can control the driving member to start automatically, and the pressure member 201 starts to gradually exert force on the yogurt downward. When the whey separation quality reaches a preset value, the controller can control the driving member to stop automatically, completing the automatic separation of yogurt and whey. Figure 3 As for the placement position of the yogurt whey separation device shown in the figure, the up and down directions in the figure refer to the up and down positions and the axial direction of the filter barrel 1.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, the pressurizing device 2 further includes a transition piece 202 and a cover 203. Figure 3As shown in the figure, one end of the transition connecting member 202 is in transmission connection with the driving member, and the other end of the transition connecting member 202 is connected to the pressing member 201. The driving member is used to drive the transition connecting member 202 to move axially along the filter barrel 1. The cover body 203 is slidably sleeved on the transition connecting member 202, and the cover body 203 abuts against the pressing member 201. The separation device 3 is provided with an opening 301 for the pressing member 201 to extend into, and the cover body 203 is used to cover the opening 301. With such a setting, by driving the driving member to drive the transition connecting member 202 together with the pressing member 201 and the cover body 203 to move downward, the cover body 203 gradually approaches and finally covers the opening 301 of the separation device 3, and the pressing member 201 continues to move downward to press the yogurt. Thus, a sealed connection to the separation device 3 is achieved, preventing the entry of external contaminants and the splashing of internal liquid, ensuring the cleanliness of the production environment and the safety of the production process, and ensuring the quality of the yogurt.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, the separation device 3 includes a cylindrical separation container 302 and a limiting stop 304. As Figure 3 shown, a liquid outlet channel 303 is provided at the bottom of the separation container 302, and the liquid outlet channel 303 is communicated with the whey receiving device 4. In this way, the separated whey flows into the whey receiving device 4 through the liquid outlet channel 303 for subsequent recycling of the whey. Further, as Figure 3 shown, the bottom of the separation container 302 can be inclined to facilitate the convergence and discharge of the whey to the liquid outlet channel 303, improving the overall separation efficiency and reducing the workload of cleaning and maintenance.

[0056] And the limiting stop 304 is arranged in the separation container 302, and the filter barrel 1 abuts against the limiting stop 304. The limiting stop 304 is used to limit and fix the filter barrel 1. In this way, by using the limiting stop 304 to limit and fix the filter barrel 1, the relative movement between the filter barrel 1 and the separation container 302 can be prevented, ensuring that the pressing device 2 acts stably on the yogurt in the filter barrel 1 and realizing the efficient and stable separation of the whey.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, the yogurt whey separation device further includes a frame 7, and the frame 7 is made of stainless steel. The separation device 3 is slidably connected to the frame 7, and the separation device 3 moves in a first direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the height direction of the frame 7. With such a setting, by pulling the separation device 3, it is convenient to put the yogurt to be separated into the filter barrel 1, and the operation is convenient. It should be noted that for the placement position of the yogurt whey separation device as shown in Figure 1 the figure, the Z direction in the figure is the height direction of the frame 7, then the X direction or the Y direction is the indicated first direction. That is to say, the separation device 3 can slide along the length direction or the width direction of the frame 7, and its specific sliding direction can be designed according to actual use requirements.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the yogurt whey separation device further includes a display screen 8. As Figure 2 shown, the display screen 8 is arranged on the frame 7, and the display screen 8 is electrically connected to the controller. Specifically, the display screen 8 can adopt a touch screen, so as to facilitate setting data such as the whey separation ratio and separation time, and cooperate with the controller to make corresponding adjustments according to the production requirements, including starting and stopping the pressurizing device 2, starting and stopping the cleaning device 6, etc. It should be noted that the basic functions of the display screen 8 and the principle of its cooperation with the controller are all mature technical means in the related art, so they will not be elaborated here.

[0059] In the embodiments of the present utility model, the working process of the yogurt whey separation device is as follows:

[0060] First step: Pull out the separation device 3;

[0061] Second step: Put the yogurt filter bag filled with yogurt to be separated into the filter bucket 1;

[0062] Third step: Reset the separation device 3 into the device;

[0063] Fourth step: Set the whey separation ratio through the touch screen;

[0064] Fifth step: Start the device with one key, and drive the lower pressing plate to gradually apply mechanical force to the yogurt through the pressurizing device 2;

[0065] Sixth step: The whey in the yogurt flows into the whey receiving device 4 through the yogurt filter bag, the filter bucket 1 and the separation device 3 under the action of pressure;

[0066] Seventh step: The weighing device 5 detects the whey separation quality in real time. When the whey separation quality reaches the preset value and meets the set whey separation ratio, the controller sends a control signal to control the automatic stop of the pressurizing device 2, and the yogurt whey separation is completed;

[0067] Eighth step: After the whey separation is completed, start the cleaning device 6 to perform automatic cleaning of the device.

[0068] Although the embodiments of the present utility model are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A yogurt whey separation device, characterized in that: include: A filter barrel (1) is used to place yogurt, and the filter barrel (1) is provided with a plurality of filter holes for whey in the yogurt to pass through; A pressurizing device (2) is used to extend into the filter barrel (1) and pressurize the yogurt to separate the whey; A separation device (3), wherein the filter barrel (1) is arranged in the separation device (3), and the separation device (3) is used to receive the whey filtered out from the filter barrel (1); a whey receiving device (4), which is connected to the separation device (3), and is used to receive the whey discharged from the separation device (3); A weighing device (5) is connected to the whey receiving device (4), and the weighing device (5) is used to measure the mass of the whey in the whey receiving device (4).

2. The yogurt whey separation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A controller is electrically connected to the pressurizing device (2) and the weighing device (5), and the controller is used to control the operating state of the pressurizing device (2) according to the whey quality measured by the weighing device (5).

3. The yogurt whey separation equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A cleaning device (6) is connected to the separation device (3), and the cleaning device (6) is used to clean the separation device (3). The cleaning device (6) is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is also used to control the operating state of the cleaning device (6).

4. The yogurt whey separation equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cleaning device (6) comprises: A cleaning pump (601), used for pumping cleaning liquid, and the cleaning pump (601) is electrically connected to the controller; A delivery pipeline (602), one end of which is connected to the cleaning pump (601) and the other end of which extends into the separation device (3); A spray cleaning component is connected to the other end of the conveying pipeline (602), and the spray cleaning component is arranged in the separation device (3). The spray cleaning component is used to spray cleaning liquid into the separation device (3).

5. The yogurt whey separation equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spray cleaning assembly comprises: an annular spray pipeline (603) arranged around the circumference of the separation device (3), the annular spray pipeline (603) being connected to the other end of the delivery pipeline (602); At least two nozzles (604) are connected to the annular spray pipeline (603), and each of the nozzles (604) is arranged on the annular spray pipeline (603) at intervals. The nozzles (604) are used to spray cleaning liquid into the separation device (3).

6. The yogurt whey separation equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressurizing device (2) comprises: A pressurizing member (201) is used to pressurize the yogurt, the pressurizing member (201) is slidably connected to the filter barrel (1), and the pressurizing member (201) moves along the axial direction of the filter barrel (1); A driving member is used to drive the pressurizing member (201) to move, and the driving member is electrically connected to the controller.

7. The yogurt whey separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pressurizing device (2) further comprises: A transition connecting piece (202), one end of which is drivingly connected to the driving piece, and the other end of which is connected to the pressurizing piece (201), wherein the driving piece is used to drive the transition connecting piece (202) to move axially along the filter barrel (1); The cover body (203) is slidably sleeved on the transition connector (202) and abuts against the pressurizing member (201). The separation device (3) is provided with an opening (301) for the pressurizing member (201) to extend therein, and the cover body (203) is used to cover the opening (301).

8. The yogurt whey separation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separation device (3) comprises: A cylindrical separation container (302), wherein a liquid outlet channel (303) is provided at the bottom of the separation container (302), and the liquid outlet channel (303) is connected to the whey receiving device (4); A position-limiting stopper (304) is arranged in the separation container (302), the filter barrel (1) abuts against the position-limiting stopper (304), and the position-limiting stopper (304) is used to limit and fix the filter barrel (1).

9. The yogurt whey separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: The frame (7) is provided with a separating device (3) which is slidably connected to the frame (7); the separating device (3) moves along a first direction which is perpendicular to a height direction of the frame (7).

10. The yogurt whey separation device according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A display screen (8) is arranged on the frame (7), and the display screen (8) is electrically connected to the controller.

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