Sterilization device for canned beverage

Abstract

The sterilization device comprises a sterilization cylinder mechanism and a sterilization assembly, the sterilization cylinder mechanism comprises an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, the bottom of the outer cylinder is fixed to a supporting frame, the inner cylinder is installed in an inner cavity of the outer cylinder, a cylinder cover is installed at an opening in the top end of the outer cylinder and an opening in the top end of the inner cylinder, a liquid drainage pipe is installed on the bottom end face of the outer cylinder, and a liquid outlet pipe is installed on the bottom end face of the inner cylinder; the sterilization assembly comprises a UV sterilization assembly and a heating sterilization assembly, the UV sterilization assembly is installed on the inner side of the outer barrel, and the heating sterilization assembly is installed on the outer side of the inner barrel. And the beverage processing quality is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic technology, and particularly to a sterilization device for canned beverages. Background Art

[0002] A beverage is a liquid for human or livestock consumption. It is quantitatively packaged for direct consumption or for dilution or brewing with water in a certain proportion, and the ethanol content (by mass) does not exceed 0.5%. Beverages can also be in the form of beverage concentrates or solids. Its functions include quenching thirst and replenishing energy. Various devices are required in the beverage processing process, and a high-temperature sterilization box is one of them.

[0003] Chinese Patent No.: 202021907562.1 discloses a high-temperature sterilization box for beverage processing, which can achieve the purpose of sterilizing beverages. However, it uses a single sterilization component with poor sterilization effect and cannot improve the quality of beverage processing. Therefore, it is necessary to make improvements. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a sterilization device for canned beverages to solve the problems of low sterilization efficiency and poor effect of existing devices, achieving multiple sterilizations of beverages, reducing sterilization costs, and improving the quality of beverage processing.

[0005] The present application provides a sterilization device for canned beverages, including a sterilization cylinder mechanism and a sterilization component;

[0006] The sterilization cylinder mechanism includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder. The bottom of the outer cylinder is fixed to a support frame, the inner cylinder is installed in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder, a cylinder cover is installed at the top openings of the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, and a liquid inlet is opened on the cylinder cover, and a liquid injection pipe is installed at the liquid inlet.

[0007] A drain pipe is installed at the bottom end face of the outer cylinder, a liquid outlet pipe is installed at the bottom end face of the inner cylinder, and the liquid outlet pipe is communicated with the drain pipe, and an electric valve is installed on the liquid outlet pipe.

[0008] The sterilization component includes a UV ultraviolet sterilization component and a heat sterilization component. The UV ultraviolet sterilization component is installed inside the outer cylinder, and the heat sterilization component is installed outside the inner cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, in the sterilization device for canned beverages provided by the present application, the UV ultraviolet sterilization component includes a plurality of UV ultraviolet lamps, and the plurality of UV ultraviolet lamps are installed on the inner wall of the outer cylinder at equal intervals.

[0010] Preferably, a sterilization device for canned beverages provided by the present application, wherein the heating and sterilization assembly includes a plurality of PTC heaters. Each PTC heater includes a PTC ceramic element, a metal electrode sheet, and an insulating layer. The insulating layer wraps the PTC ceramic element and the metal electrode sheet, and the insulating layer is made of polyimide film. The metal electrode sheet is electrically connected to an external power supply. The PTC ceramic element includes a PTC ceramic plate, with corrugated aluminum sheets arranged on both sides of the PTC ceramic plate. An electrode terminal plate is installed on the outer side of the corrugated aluminum sheet, and the electrode terminal plate is connected to the metal electrode sheet.

[0011] Preferably, a sterilization device for canned beverages provided by the present application, wherein a stirring assembly is installed inside the inner cylinder. The stirring assembly includes a stirring shaft and arc-shaped stirring blades. The stirring shaft is longitudinally installed inside the inner cylinder, and the arc-shaped stirring blades are installed on the outer wall of the stirring shaft. The top of the stirring shaft is in transmission connection with the motor shaft of a servo motor installed on the outer wall of the cylinder cover.

[0012] Preferably, a sterilization device for canned beverages provided by the present application, which further includes a cold air cooling assembly. The cold air cooling assembly includes a cold air inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The cold air inlet pipe is installed on one side of the cylinder cover and passes through the cylinder cover to be located between the outer wall of the outer cylinder and the outer wall of the inner cylinder. The outlet pipe is installed on the other side of the cylinder cover, and the cold air inlet pipe is connected to the air outlet end of an external air cooler.

[0013] Preferably, a sterilization device for canned beverages provided by the present application, wherein a control box is further installed on the outer wall of the support frame. A controller is installed inside the control box, and the controller is respectively connected to a UV ultraviolet lamp, a PTC heater, an air cooler, and an electric valve.

[0014] Advantageous effects:

[0015] (1) The structure of the present utility model is novel in design and convenient to operate. It can achieve multiple sterilizations of beverages, reduce the sterilization cost, and improve the beverage processing quality.

[0016] (2) The multiple UV ultraviolet lamps adopted by the present utility model can perform ultraviolet sterilization treatment on beverages, and the sterilization effect is good.

[0017] (3) In the present utility model, the heating and sterilization assembly includes a plurality of PTC heaters. The PTC heaters heat rapidly and can maintain a constant temperature for a long time after reaching the temperature. They can perform high-temperature sterilization treatment on the beverages inside the inner cylinder, and cooperate with UV ultraviolet sterilization to further improve the sterilization quality.

[0018] (4) The cold air cooling assembly provided by the present utility model can blow cold air between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder to achieve uniform cooling and improve the beverage processing quality.

[0019] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the embodiments of the present application. In order to understand the technical means of the embodiments of the present application more clearly, it can be implemented according to the content of the specification. Moreover, in order to make the above and other purposes, features, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more obvious and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present application are specifically exemplified below. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 Structural schematic diagram of the PTC heater of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 Principle diagram of the controller of the present utility model;

[0024] Description of reference numerals: outer cylinder 1, inner cylinder 2, support frame 3, cylinder cover 4, liquid injection pipe 5, liquid discharge pipe 6, liquid outlet pipe 7, electric valve 8, UV ultraviolet lamp 9, stirring shaft 10, arc-shaped stirring blade 11, PTC heater 12, PTC ceramic element 13, metal electrode plate 14, insulating layer 15, PTC ceramic plate 16, corrugated aluminum sheet 17, electrode terminal plate 18, servo motor 19, cold air inlet pipe 20, air outlet pipe 21, cold air blower 22, control box 23, controller 24. Detailed Embodiments

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used in the description of the present application in the specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present application and the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0027] As used herein, the term "embodiment" means that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The phrase "embodiment" appearing at various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are they independent or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0028] All directional terms used in the following description refer to the directions shown in the figures and do not limit the specific structure of the present application. For example, in the description of the present application, terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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, and thus should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0029] In addition, expressions indicating directions such as the X direction, Y direction, and Z direction used to describe the operations and structures of the components of the present embodiment are not absolute but relative. Although these indications are appropriate when the components are in the positions shown in the figures, when these positions change, these directions should have different interpretations to correspond to the changes.

[0030] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description, claims, or the above-mentioned drawings of the present application are used to distinguish different objects and not to describe a specific order, and may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0031] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the "connection" or "coupling" of mechanical structures may refer to a physical connection. For example, a physical connection may be a fixed connection, such as a fixed connection through a fixing member, such as a screw, bolt, or other fixing member; a physical connection may also be a detachable connection, such as a snap connection or a snap-fit connection; a physical connection may also be an integral connection, such as a connection formed by welding, bonding, or integral molding. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3 , this application discloses a sterilization device for canned beverages, including a sterilization cylinder mechanism and a sterilization component;

[0034] The sterilization cylinder mechanism, the sterilization cylinder mechanism includes an outer cylinder 1 and an inner cylinder 2, the bottom of the outer cylinder 1 is fixed to the support frame 3, the inner cylinder 2 is installed in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 1, the top openings of the outer cylinder 1 and the inner cylinder 2 are installed with a cylinder cover 4, and a liquid inlet is also opened on the cylinder cover 4, and a liquid injection pipe 5 is installed at the liquid inlet;

[0035] A drain pipe 6 is installed on the bottom end surface of the outer cylinder 1, a liquid outlet pipe 7 is installed on the bottom end surface of the inner cylinder 2, and the liquid outlet pipe 7 is communicated with the drain pipe 6, and an electric valve 8 is installed on the liquid outlet pipe 7;

[0036] The sterilization component includes a UV ultraviolet sterilization component and a heating sterilization component. The UV ultraviolet sterilization component is installed inside the outer cylinder 1, and the heating sterilization component is installed outside the inner cylinder 2.

[0037] In this utility model, the UV ultraviolet sterilization component includes a plurality of UV ultraviolet lamps 9, and the plurality of UV ultraviolet lamps 9 are installed on the inner wall of the outer cylinder 1 at equal intervals. The plurality of UV ultraviolet lamps adopted in this utility model can perform ultraviolet sterilization treatment on beverages, and the sterilization effect is good.

[0038] In this utility model, the heating sterilization component includes a plurality of PTC heaters 12. The PTC heater 12 includes a PTC ceramic element 13, a metal electrode sheet 14, and an insulating layer 15. The insulating layer 15 wraps the PTC ceramic element 13 and the metal electrode sheet 14, and the insulating layer 15 adopts a polyimide film; the metal electrode sheet 14 is electrically connected to an external power supply; the PTC ceramic element 13 includes a PTC ceramic plate 16, and corrugated aluminum sheets 17 are arranged on both sides of the PTC ceramic plate 16, and an electrode terminal plate 18 is installed outside the corrugated aluminum sheet 17, and the electrode terminal plate 18 is connected to the metal electrode sheet 14. In this utility model, the heating sterilization component includes a plurality of PTC heaters. The PTC heaters heat rapidly and can maintain a constant temperature for a long time after reaching the temperature, and can perform high-temperature sterilization treatment on the beverages inside the inner cylinder. Cooperating with the UV ultraviolet sterilization, the sterilization quality is further improved.

[0039] In the present utility model, a stirring assembly is installed inside the inner cylinder 2. The stirring assembly includes a stirring shaft 10 and arc-shaped stirring blades 11. The stirring shaft 10 is longitudinally installed inside the inner cylinder 2, and the arc-shaped stirring blades 11 are installed on the outer wall of the stirring shaft 10. The top end of the stirring shaft 10 is in transmission connection with the motor shaft of a servo motor 19 installed on the outer wall of the cylinder cover 4. This stirring assembly can evenly stir the beverage inside the inner cylinder, improving the sterilization uniformity.

[0040] In addition, the present utility model further includes a cold air cooling assembly. The cold air cooling assembly includes a cold air inlet pipe 20 and an air outlet pipe 21. The cold air inlet pipe 20 is installed on one side of the cylinder cover 4 and passes through the cylinder cover 4 to be placed between the inner wall of the outer cylinder 1 and the outer wall of the inner cylinder 2. The air outlet pipe 21 is installed on the other side of the cylinder cover 4. The cold air inlet pipe 20 is connected to the air outlet end of an external cold air blower 22. The cold air cooling assembly provided in the present utility model can blow cold air between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder to achieve uniform cooling, improving the beverage processing quality.

[0041] Among them, a control box 23 is further installed on the outer wall of the support frame 3. A controller 24 is installed inside the control box 23. The controller 24 is respectively connected to a UV ultraviolet lamp 9, a PTC heater 12, a cold air blower 22, and an electric valve 8. The controller controls the opening and closing of the UV ultraviolet lamp 9, the PTC heater 12, the cold air blower 22, and the electric valve 8.

[0042] Working principle: Inject the beverage to be filled into the inner cylinder. At the same time, control the rotation of the stirring shaft. The stirring shaft drives the arc-shaped blades to rotate, and evenly stirs the beverage. Then, control the UV ultraviolet lamp to work, and then control the PTC heater to heat the outer wall of the inner cylinder, performing ultraviolet sterilization and high-temperature sterilization on the beverage during the stirring process. After the sterilization is completed, control the cold air blower to work. The cold air blower blows cold air into the space between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder to cool the beverage inside the inner cylinder. The cold air after heat exchange is then discharged to the outside through the air outlet pipe. The cooled beverage is discharged through the discharge pipe to the receiving device.

[0043] In summary, the present utility model has a novel structural design and is convenient to operate. It can achieve multiple sterilizations of the beverage, reduce the sterilization cost, and improve the beverage processing quality.

[0044] As mentioned above, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A sterilization device for canned beverages, characterized in that, It includes a sterilization cartridge mechanism and a sterilization component; A sterilizing cylinder mechanism, the sterilizing cylinder mechanism comprising an outer cylinder (1) and an inner cylinder (2), the bottom of the outer cylinder (1) being fixed to a support frame (3), the inner cylinder (2) being installed in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder (1), cylinder covers (4) being installed at the top openings of the outer cylinder (1) and the inner cylinder (2), the cylinder cover (4) also being provided with a liquid inlet, and a liquid injection pipe (5) being installed at the liquid inlet; A liquid discharge pipe (6) is installed on the bottom end surface of the outer tube (1), a liquid outlet pipe (7) is installed on the bottom end surface of the inner tube (2), and the liquid outlet pipe (7) is connected to the liquid discharge pipe (6), and an electric valve (8) is installed on the liquid outlet pipe (7); The sterilization component comprises a UV ultraviolet sterilization component and a heating sterilization component. The UV ultraviolet sterilization component is installed on the inner side of the outer cylinder (1), and the heating sterilization component is installed on the outer side of the inner cylinder (2).

2. The sterilization device for canned beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that, The UV ultraviolet sterilization component comprises a plurality of UV ultraviolet lamps (9), and the plurality of UV ultraviolet lamps (9) are installed at equal intervals on the inner wall of the outer cylinder (1).

3. The sterilization device for canned beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating and sterilization component comprises a plurality of PTC heaters (12), wherein the PTC heaters (12) comprise a PTC ceramic element (13), a metal electrode sheet (14) and an insulating layer (15), wherein the insulating layer (15) wraps the PTC ceramic element (13) and the metal electrode sheet (14), and the insulating layer (15) is made of a polyimide film; the metal electrode sheet (14) is electrically connected to an external power supply; the PTC ceramic element (13) comprises a PTC ceramic plate (16), and corrugated aluminum sheets (17) are arranged on both sides of the PTC ceramic plate (16), and an electrode terminal plate (18) is installed on the outer side of the corrugated aluminum sheet (17), and the electrode terminal plate (18) is connected to the metal electrode sheet (14).

4. The sterilization device for canned beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that, A stirring assembly is installed in the inner cylinder (2), and the stirring assembly comprises a stirring shaft (10) and an arc-shaped stirring blade (11). The stirring shaft (10) is longitudinally installed in the inner cylinder (2), and the arc-shaped stirring blade (11) is installed on the outer wall of the stirring shaft (10). The top end of the stirring shaft (10) is drivingly connected to the motor shaft of a servo motor (19) installed on the outer wall of the cylinder cover (4).

5. The sterilization device for a canned beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cold air cooling component, which includes a cold air inlet pipe (20) and an air outlet pipe (21). The cold air inlet pipe (20) is installed on one side of the cylinder cover (4) and passes through the cylinder cover (4) and is placed between the inner wall of the outer cylinder (1) and the outer wall of the inner cylinder (2). The air outlet pipe (21) is installed on the other side of the cylinder cover (4). The cold air inlet pipe (20) is connected to the air outlet end of an external cold air blower (22).

6. The sterilization device for canned beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that, A control box (23) is also installed on the outer wall of the support frame (3), and a controller (24) is installed in the control box (23). The controller (24) is respectively connected to the UV lamp (9), the PTC heater (12), the air cooler (22), and the electric valve (8).

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