U-shaped condensing device of fermentation tank

By setting up a vent tube in the U-shaped tube of the U-shaped condensation device of the fermenter, the problem of bubbles generated at the top of the bent part of the U-shaped tube is solved, and better heat exchange effect and practicality are achieved.

CN223020949UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24ZHEJIANG TANLET MASCH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421680506.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-16
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-16

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Technical Problem

During the working process of the U-shaped condensation device of the existing fermentation tank, bubbles are easily generated at the top of the U-shaped tube, resulting in the inability to work full-tubes, poor heat exchange effect, and poor practicality.

Method used

A U-shaped condensation device of fermentation tank is designed. By providing a vent tube at the inlet and outlet ends of the U-shaped tube, the upper end of the vent tube is located at the bent portion of the U-shaped tube, and the exhaust inlet is located in the middle of the bent portion of the U-shaped tube to avoid gas accumulation in the bent portion of the U-shaped tube.

Benefits of technology

It effectively eliminates the bubbles at the top of the bent part of the U-shaped tube, ensures that the U-shaped tube can work full of the tube, and improves the heat exchange effect and the practicality of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a U-shaped condensing device of a fermentation tank, which comprises a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, a plurality of U-shaped pipes are fixedly arranged between the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, the upper end of each U-shaped pipe is provided with a U-shaped pipe bending part, the inlet end of each U-shaped pipe is communicated with the water inlet pipe, and the outlet end of each U-shaped pipe is communicated with the water outlet pipe. A blow-down pipe is embedded in the section, close to the water outlet pipe, of each U-shaped pipe, the lower end of each blow-down pipe extends into the water outlet pipe, and the upper end of each blow-down pipe is located at the bent part of the corresponding U-shaped pipe; a plurality of positioning pieces are arranged on the U-shaped pipes, each positioning piece comprises a rectangular positioning strip and a U-shaped positioning frame, each U-shaped frame sleeves one side of the corresponding U-shaped pipe, and the two ends of each U-shaped frame are fixedly connected with the aligned rectangular positioning strips. According to the technical scheme, the structural design is reasonable, bubbles can be eliminated, the heat exchange effect is good, and practicability is good.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fermenters, in particular to a U-shaped condensation device for a fermenter. Background Art

[0002] Fermenters are widely used in industries such as dairy products, beverages, bioengineering, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. The tank body is provided with a sandwich layer, a heat preservation layer, and can be heated, cooled, and insulated. The tank body and the upper and lower filling heads (or cones) are all processed with a spinning R angle. The inner wall of the tank is polished to a mirror finish without sanitary dead corners. The fully enclosed design ensures that the materials are always mixed and fermented in a pollution-free state. The equipment is equipped with air breathing holes, CIP cleaning nozzles, manholes and other devices.

[0003] The existing condensation device of a fermenter includes a plurality of U-shaped tubes. The bending parts of these U-shaped tubes are at the top of the condensation device. During the working process, air bubbles are likely to be generated at the top ends of the U-shaped tubes, resulting in the inability to work with full tubes, poor heat exchange effect, and poor practicability. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a U-shaped condensation device for a fermenter with reasonable structural design, capable of eliminating air bubbles, having good heat exchange effect and good practicability.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: A U-shaped condensation device for a fermenter includes a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe. A plurality of U-shaped tubes are fixedly arranged between the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe. The upper end of each U-shaped tube is provided with a U-shaped tube bending part. The inlet end of each U-shaped tube is communicated with the water inlet pipe, and the outlet end of each U-shaped tube is communicated with the water outlet pipe. An emptying pipe is embedded in each U-shaped tube near the water outlet pipe section. The lower end of the emptying pipe extends into the water outlet pipe, and the upper end of the emptying pipe is located at the position of the bending part of the U-shaped tube;

[0006] A plurality of positioning parts are arranged on the U-shaped tubes. Each positioning part includes a rectangular positioning strip and a U-shaped positioning frame. Each U-shaped frame sleeves one side of a U-shaped tube, and both ends of each U-shaped frame are fixedly connected to the aligned rectangular positioning strip.

[0007] The utility model is further arranged as: The upper end of the emptying pipe is integrally provided with an emptying pipe bending part, and the exhaust inlet of the emptying pipe bending part is located at the middle position of the bending part of the U-shaped tube.

[0008] The utility model is further arranged as: A exhaust pipe is arranged in the water outlet pipe. The exhaust pipe is fixedly connected to the lower ends of the emptying pipes, and each emptying pipe is communicated with the exhaust pipe.

[0009] The utility model is further arranged as follows: a first connecting flange is integrally arranged at the outer end of the water inlet pipe, and the inner end of the water inlet pipe is a closed end; a plurality of water outlet through holes are arranged at the upper end of the water inlet pipe, and the inlet end of each U-shaped pipe is integrally arranged with the orifice of the aligned water outlet through hole or fixed by welding.

[0010] The utility model is further arranged as follows: a second connecting flange is integrally arranged at the outer end of the water outlet pipe, and the inner end of the water outlet pipe is a closed end; a plurality of water inlet through holes are arranged at the upper end of the water outlet pipe, and the outlet end of each U-shaped pipe is integrally arranged with the orifice of the aligned water inlet through hole or fixed by welding.

[0011] The utility model is further arranged as follows: a total of 3-9 U-shaped pipes are arranged between the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, the water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe and the U-shaped pipes are integrally arranged, and each vent pipe is fixed to the inner wall surface of the U-shaped pipe by welding or by gluing or by screw connection.

[0012] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that: compared with the prior art, the structure design of the utility model is reasonable, the gas at the top of the U-shaped bending part of each U-shaped pipe will be discharged through each vent pipe, so as to avoid the generation of bubbles at the top of the U-shaped bending part of each U-shaped pipe, the structure design is reasonable, the bubbles can be eliminated, the heat exchange effect is good and the practicability is good.

[0013] The following further describes the present utility model in conjunction with the specification drawings and specific embodiments. Description of the Drawings

[0014] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 is a schematic partial structure of an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 3 is a schematic partial structure of an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0017] Figure 4 is a schematic partial structure of an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 3 ;

[0018] Figure 5 is an assembly schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present utility model installed in a fermentation tank. Detailed Embodiments

[0019] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that when terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "front", "rear", etc. appear, the orientation or positional relationship indicated is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, when terms such as "first", "second", "third" appear, they are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] See Figures 1 to 5 , a U-shaped condensation device of a fermenter disclosed by the present utility model includes a water inlet pipe 1 and a water outlet pipe 2. A plurality of U-shaped pipes 3 are fixedly arranged between the water inlet pipe 1 and the water outlet pipe 2. The upper end of each U-shaped pipe 3 is provided with a U-shaped pipe bending part. The inlet end of each U-shaped pipe 3 is communicated with the water inlet pipe 1, and the outlet end of each U-shaped pipe 3 is communicated with the water outlet pipe 2. A vent pipe 4 is embedded in each U-shaped pipe 3 near the water outlet pipe section. The lower end of the vent pipe 4 extends into the water outlet pipe 2, and the upper end of the vent pipe 4 is located at the bending part of the U-shaped pipe 3;

[0021] A plurality of positioning members 5 are arranged on the U-shaped pipe 3. Each positioning member 5 includes a rectangular positioning strip 51 and a U-shaped positioning frame 52. Each U-shaped frame 52 slews one side of a U-shaped pipe 3, and both ends of each U-shaped frame 52 are fixedly connected to the aligned rectangular positioning strip 51.

[0022] Preferably, the number of the positioning members 5 is 1 - 5. Both ends of each U-shaped frame 52 are fixedly connected to the aligned rectangular positioning strip 51 by welding or by bolt connection.

[0023] To make the structural design of the present utility model more reasonable, preferably, the upper end of the vent pipe 4 is integrally provided with a vent pipe bending part, and the exhaust inlet of the vent pipe bending part is located at the middle position of the bending part of the U-shaped pipe 3.

[0024] A exhaust pipe 6 is arranged in the water outlet pipe 2. The exhaust pipe 6 is fixedly connected to the lower ends of the vent pipes 4, and each vent pipe 4 is communicated with the exhaust pipe 6.

[0025] The outer end of the water inlet pipe 1 is integrally provided with a first connection flange 11, and the inner end of the water inlet pipe 1 is a closed end; a plurality of water outlet through holes 12 are arranged at the upper end of the water inlet pipe 1. The inlet end of each U-shaped pipe 3 is integrally provided or fixedly connected by welding with the orifice of the aligned water outlet through hole 12.

[0026] The outer end of the water outlet pipe 2 is integrally provided with a second connecting flange 21, and the inner end of the water outlet pipe 2 is a closed end; several water inlet through holes 22 are provided at the upper end of the water outlet pipe 2, and the outlet end of each U-shaped pipe 3 is integrally provided with or fixedly connected by welding to the orifice of the aligned water inlet through hole 22.

[0027] Preferably, 3-9 U-shaped pipes 3 are provided between the water inlet pipe 1 and the water outlet pipe 2. The water inlet pipe 1, the water outlet pipe 2 and the U-shaped pipes 3 are integrally provided, and each vent pipe 4 is fixedly connected to the inner wall surface of the U-shaped pipe 3 by welding, or by glue bonding, or by screw connection.

[0028] In actual application, the U-shaped condensation device of the utility model is installed in an existing fermentation tank. During operation, the gas at the top of the U-shaped bend of each U-shaped pipe 3 is discharged through each vent pipe 4, thereby avoiding the generation of bubbles at the top of the U-shaped bend of each U-shaped pipe 3. The structure is reasonably designed, can eliminate bubbles, has good heat exchange effect and good practicability.

[0029] The above embodiments are specific descriptions of the utility model, which are only used to further illustrate the utility model and should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of the utility model. Any non-essential improvements and adjustments made by those skilled in the art based on the content of the above utility model fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A U-shaped condensation device for a fermentation tank, comprising a water inlet pipe (1) and a water outlet pipe (2), wherein a plurality of U-shaped tubes (3) are fixedly arranged between the water inlet pipe (1) and the water outlet pipe (2), wherein the upper end of each U-shaped tube (3) is provided with a U-shaped tube bending portion, the inlet end of each U-shaped tube (3) is connected to the water inlet pipe (1), and the outlet end of each U-shaped tube (3) is connected to the water outlet pipe (2), characterized in that: Each U-shaped tube (3) is embedded with a vent pipe (4) near the water outlet pipe section, the lower end of the vent pipe (4) extends into the water outlet pipe (2), and the upper end of the vent pipe (4) is located at the bend of the U-shaped tube (3); A plurality of positioning members (5) are provided on the U-shaped tube (3), each positioning member (5) comprising a rectangular positioning strip (51) and a U-shaped positioning frame (52), each U-shaped frame (52) covers one side of a U-shaped tube (3), and both ends of each U-shaped frame (52) are fixedly connected to the aligned rectangular positioning strip (51).

2. A U-shaped condensing device for a fermenter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vent pipe bend is integrally provided at the upper end of the vent pipe (4), and the exhaust inlet of the vent pipe bend is located in the middle of the bend of the U-shaped pipe (3).

3. A U-shaped condensation device for a fermenter according to claim 2, characterized in that: An exhaust pipe (6) is arranged in the water outlet pipe (1), the exhaust pipe (6) is fixedly connected to the lower end of each vent pipe (4), and each vent pipe (4) is in communication with the exhaust pipe (6).

4. A U-shaped condensation device for a fermenter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer end of the water inlet pipe (1) is integrally provided with a first connecting flange (11), and the inner end of the water inlet pipe (1) is a closed end; the upper end of the water inlet pipe (1) is provided with a plurality of water outlet through holes (12), and the inlet end of each U-shaped tube (3) is integrally provided with the orifice of the aligned water outlet through hole (12) or fixed by welding.

5. A U-shaped condensation device for a fermentation tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer end of the water outlet pipe (2) is integrally provided with a second connecting flange (21), and the inner end of the water outlet pipe (2) is a closed end; the upper end of the water outlet pipe (2) is provided with a plurality of water inlet through holes (22), and the outlet end of each U-shaped tube (3) is integrally provided with the orifice of the aligned water inlet through hole (22) or fixed by welding.

6. A U-shaped condensation device for a fermentation tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: A total of 3 to 9 U-shaped tubes (3) are arranged between the water inlet pipe (1) and the water outlet pipe (2); the water inlet pipe (1), the water outlet pipe (2) and the U-shaped tube (3) are arranged integrally; and each vent pipe (4) is fixed to the inner wall surface of the U-shaped tube (3) by welding, gluing or screwing.