Carbonated beverage carbonization device

The carbonation device with a multi-outlet gas pipe and stirring mechanism addresses uneven mixing in existing devices by ensuring uniform carbon dioxide distribution and agitation, thereby improving efficiency.

CN223096560UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15JIANGXI SWIRE COCA-COLA BEVERAGE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422180635.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-05
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-05

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Technical Problem

The existing carbonization device directly transports carbon dioxide into the shell through an intake pipe, resulting in a high carbon dioxide concentration at the intake pipe in the shell, while a low carbon dioxide concentration at other locations, uneven mixing of liquid and carbon dioxide, which takes a long time to mix, and production efficiency needs to be improved.

Method used

Multiple outlet nozzles are uniformly arranged on the air outlet pipe and equipped with a stirring assembly, including a support frame, motor, rotating shaft, gear, ring gear, rotating sleeve and stirring rod, so that the uniform mixing of carbon dioxide gas and liquid can be achieved through the rotation of the agitating assembly.

Benefits of technology

The uniform mixing of carbon dioxide gas in the liquid is achieved, reducing the time required for mixing and improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a carbonated beverage carbonization device, and relates to the technical field of carbonated beverage production, the carbonated beverage carbonization device comprises a shell, a gas outlet pipe and a stirring assembly, the gas outlet pipe is rotatably arranged in the shell through a bearing, one end of the gas outlet pipe extends out of the shell, the gas outlet pipe is uniformly communicated with a plurality of gas outlet nozzles, and the stirring assembly is arranged in the shell. The air outlet nozzle is located in the shell, and the stirring assembly is arranged in the shell; during use, carbon dioxide gas is introduced into the gas outlet pipe, then the carbon dioxide gas is sprayed out from the gas outlet nozzles to be mixed with liquid in the shell, and meanwhile the stirring assembly is started to stir and mix the carbon dioxide gas and the liquid; the carbon dioxide gas is uniformly mixed into the liquid by arranging the gas outlet pipe and the plurality of gas outlet nozzles, and the carbon dioxide gas and the liquid are stirred and mixed by arranging the stirring assembly, so that the liquid and the carbon dioxide gas are uniformly and fully mixed, the time required for mixing is shortened, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of carbonated beverage production, and more particularly, to a carbonation device for carbonated beverages. Background Art

[0002] Carbonation is a process in which water absorbs carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid under certain pressure and temperature conditions within a certain period of time. It is also known as carbon dioxide saturation or carbonation. The degree of carbonation directly affects the quality and taste of carbonated beverages and is one of the important processes in carbonated beverage production. In existing carbonation devices, carbon dioxide is directly transported into the shell through an inlet pipe, resulting in a relatively high concentration of carbon dioxide at the position of the inlet pipe in the shell and a relatively low concentration at other positions. This causes uneven and insufficient mixing of the liquid and carbon dioxide in the shell, a relatively long mixing time, and room for improvement in production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a carbonation device for carbonated beverages, which can solve the technical problem that in existing carbonation devices, carbon dioxide is directly transported into the shell through an inlet pipe, resulting in a relatively high concentration of carbon dioxide at the position of the inlet pipe in the shell and a relatively low concentration at other positions, causing uneven and insufficient mixing of the liquid and carbon dioxide in the shell, a relatively long mixing time, and room for improvement in production efficiency.

[0004] The embodiments of this application provide a carbonation device for carbonated beverages, including a shell, an outlet pipe, and a stirring assembly. The outlet pipe is rotatably arranged in the shell through a bearing, and one end of the outlet pipe extends outside the shell. A plurality of outlet nozzles are uniformly communicated with the outlet pipe, and the outlet nozzles are located in the shell. The stirring assembly is arranged in the shell.

[0005] Among them, a support plate is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the shell. The stirring assembly includes a support frame, a motor, a rotating shaft, a gear, a toothed ring, a rotating sleeve, and a stirring rod. The support frame is fixedly arranged on the support plate, the motor is fixedly arranged on the support frame, the gear is rotatably arranged on the support plate through a bearing, the motor drives the gear to rotate through the rotating shaft, the rotating sleeve penetrates through the support plate and is rotatably connected to the support plate. The rotating sleeve is sleeved on the outlet pipe and is rotatably connected to the outlet pipe. The toothed ring is fixedly sleeved on the rotating sleeve and is meshed with the gear. The stirring rod is arranged in the shell and is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve.

[0006] Wherein, the support plate is provided with a first sliding groove, a first slider is fixedly arranged on the rotating sleeve, the first slider is in limiting sliding connection with the first sliding groove, a sleeve is fixedly sleeved on the air outlet pipe, a second sliding groove is arranged on the sleeve, a second slider is fixedly arranged on the rotating sleeve, and the second slider is in limiting sliding connection with the second sliding groove.

[0007] Wherein, a cover plate is arranged at the upper end of the housing, and a locking assembly is arranged between the cover plate and the housing.

[0008] Wherein, the locking assembly includes a mounting plate, a locking rod, a first handle, an elastic member and a connecting plate. The mounting plate is fixedly arranged on the housing. The mounting plate is provided with a receiving groove. The locking rod slidably penetrates through the mounting plate. The first handle is fixedly arranged at one end of the locking rod. The elastic member is pre-pressed between the mounting plate and the first handle. The connecting plate is fixedly arranged on the cover plate. The connecting plate can be inserted into the receiving groove. The connecting plate is provided with a locking groove. The other end of the locking rod can be inserted into the locking groove.

[0009] Wherein, a second handle is fixedly arranged on the cover plate.

[0010] Wherein, a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe are communicated with the housing, and one end of the air outlet pipe is communicated with an air inlet pipe.

[0011] Advantages of the present utility model:

[0012] When the carbonated beverage carbonization device provided by the present utility model is in use, carbon dioxide gas is introduced into the air outlet pipe, and then the carbon dioxide gas is ejected from a plurality of air outlet nozzles to be mixed with the liquid in the housing. At the same time, the stirring assembly is started to stir and mix the carbon dioxide gas and the liquid. By arranging the air outlet pipe and a plurality of air outlet nozzles, the carbon dioxide gas is uniformly mixed into the liquid, and by arranging the stirring assembly, the carbon dioxide gas and the liquid are stirred and mixed, so that the liquid and the carbon dioxide gas are uniformly and fully mixed, the mixing time is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. Description of the drawings

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative efforts.

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the overall front view structure in some embodiments of the present application;

[0015] Figure 2 For Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at position A;

[0016] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the overall side view structure in some embodiments of the present application;

[0017] Figure 4 For Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at position B;

[0018] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the overall top view structure in some embodiments of the present application;

[0019] Figure 6 For Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at position C.

[0020] The reference numerals are respectively:

[0021] 1, housing; 11, liquid inlet pipe; 12, liquid outlet pipe;

[0022] 2, gas outlet pipe; 21, gas outlet nozzle; 22, sleeve; 23, second chute; 24, gas inlet pipe;

[0023] 3, stirring assembly; 31, support frame; 32, motor; 33, rotating shaft; 34, gear; 35, gear ring; 36, rotating sleeve; 37, stirring rod; 38, first slider; 39, second slider;

[0024] 4, support plate; 41, first chute;

[0025] 5, cover plate; 51, second handle;

[0026] 6, locking assembly; 61, mounting plate; 62, locking rod; 63, first handle; 64, elastic member; 65, connecting plate; 66, receiving groove; 67, locking groove. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] 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 accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Accordingly, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present application, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not require further definition and explanation in subsequent drawings.

[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this application is usually placed during use. It 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. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive distinction and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "hanging", etc. do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging, but may be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but may be slightly inclined.

[0032] In the description of the present application, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two elements. 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.

[0033] As Figure 1 shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a carbonated beverage carbonation device, including a housing 1, an air outlet pipe 2, and a stirring assembly 3. The air outlet pipe 2 is rotatably arranged in the housing 1 through a bearing, and one end of the air outlet pipe 2 extends outside the housing 1. A plurality of air outlet nozzles 21 are uniformly communicated with the air outlet pipe 2, and the air outlet nozzles 21 are located inside the housing 1. The stirring assembly 3 is arranged inside the housing 1.

[0034] During use, carbon dioxide gas is introduced into the air outlet pipe 2, and then the carbon dioxide gas is ejected from a plurality of air outlet nozzles 21 and mixed with the liquid in the housing 1. At the same time, the stirring assembly 3 is activated to stir and mix the carbon dioxide gas and the liquid. In this application, by providing the air outlet pipe 2 and a plurality of air outlet nozzles 21, the carbon dioxide gas is evenly mixed into the liquid, and by providing the stirring assembly 3, the carbon dioxide gas and the liquid are stirred and mixed, so that the liquid and the carbon dioxide gas are evenly and fully mixed, reducing the mixing time required and improving the production efficiency.

[0035] As Figures 1 to 6 shown, in this embodiment, a support plate 4 is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the housing 1. The stirring assembly 3 includes a support frame 31, a motor 32, a rotating shaft 33, a gear 34, a toothed ring 35, a rotating sleeve 36, and a stirring rod 37. The support frame 31 is fixedly arranged on the support plate 4, the motor 32 is fixedly arranged on the support frame 31, the gear 34 is rotatably arranged on the support plate 4 through a bearing, the motor 32 drives the gear 34 to rotate through the rotating shaft 33, the rotating sleeve 36 penetrates through the support plate 4, and the rotating sleeve 36 is rotatably connected with the support plate 4. The rotating sleeve 36 is sleeved on the air outlet pipe 2, and the rotating sleeve 36 is rotatably connected with the air outlet pipe 2. The toothed ring 35 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating sleeve 36, and the toothed ring 35 is meshed and connected with the gear 34. The stirring rod 37 is arranged in the housing 1, and the stirring rod 37 is fixedly connected with the rotating sleeve 36.

[0036] During use, the motor 32 is activated to drive the rotating shaft 33 to rotate. The rotating shaft 33 drives the gear 34 to rotate. The gear 34 drives the toothed ring 35 to rotate. The toothed ring 35 drives the rotating sleeve 36 to rotate. The rotating sleeve 36 drives the stirring rod 37 to rotate. The stirring rod 37 rotates to stir and mix the carbon dioxide gas and the liquid.

[0037] As Figure 1 and 2 shown, in this embodiment, the support plate 4 is provided with a first sliding groove 41. A first sliding block 38 is fixedly arranged on the rotating sleeve 36. The first sliding block 38 is in limiting sliding connection with the first sliding groove 41. A sleeve 22 is fixedly sleeved on the air outlet pipe 2. The sleeve 22 is provided with a second sliding groove 23. A second sliding block 39 is fixedly arranged on the rotating sleeve 36. The second sliding block 39 is in limiting sliding connection with the second sliding groove 23.

[0038] The cooperation of the first sliding block 38 with the first sliding groove 41 and the second sliding block 39 with the second sliding groove 23 both play a role in supporting, guiding, and limiting the rotating sleeve 36.

[0039] As Figures 3 to 5As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a cover plate 5 is provided at the upper end of the housing 1, and a locking assembly 6 is provided between the cover plate 5 and the housing 1; the staff can open the cover plate 5 to clean the inside of the housing 1, improving the convenience of use; by providing the locking assembly 6, the cover plate 5 can be locked and fixed on the housing 1, improving the use stability, and the cover plate 5 can be quickly disassembled and assembled, improving the convenience of use.

[0040] As Figure 3 and 4 shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the locking assembly 6 includes a mounting plate 61, a locking rod 62, a first handle 63, an elastic member 64 and a connecting plate 65. The mounting plate 61 is fixedly provided on the housing 1. The mounting plate 61 is provided with a receiving groove 66. The locking rod 62 slidably penetrates the mounting plate 61. The first handle 63 is fixedly provided at one end of the locking rod 62. The elastic member 64 is pre-pressed between the mounting plate 61 and the first handle 63. The connecting plate 65 is fixedly provided on the cover plate 5. The connecting plate 65 can be inserted into the receiving groove 66. The connecting plate 65 is provided with a locking groove 67. The other end of the locking rod 62 can be inserted into the locking groove 67.

[0041] The elastic member 64 is a spring; during use, pull the first handle 63 outwards to drive the locking rod 62 away from the receiving groove 66. At this time, the elastic member 64 is stretched. Then cover the cover plate 5 on the upper end of the housing 1. At this time, the connecting plate 65 is inserted into the receiving groove 66. Then release the first handle 63. Under the elastic force of the elastic member 64, the first handle 63 drives the locking rod 62 to move and insert into the locking groove 67. The locking rod 62 and the locking groove 67 cooperate with each other to lock and fix the connecting plate 65 and the mounting plate 61, thereby locking and fixing the cover plate 5 on the housing 1, improving the use stability, and the cover plate 5 can be quickly disassembled and assembled, improving the convenience of use.

[0042] As Figure 3 and 5 shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a second handle 51 is fixedly provided on the cover plate 5; the second handle 51 facilitates the staff to move the cover plate 5, improving the convenience of use.

[0043] As Figure 1 、 2 and 5 shown, in this embodiment, a liquid inlet pipe 11 and a liquid outlet pipe 12 are connected to the housing 1, and one end of the gas outlet pipe 2 is connected to an air inlet pipe 24; during use, liquid is input into the housing 1 through the liquid inlet pipe 11, and the mixed liquid is discharged through the liquid outlet pipe 12; carbon dioxide gas is introduced into the gas outlet pipe 2 through the air inlet pipe 24.

[0044] Working principle: When the carbonated beverage carbonization device provided by this application is in use, liquid is input into the housing through the liquid inlet pipe, and carbon dioxide gas is introduced into the air outlet pipe through the air inlet pipe. Subsequently, the carbon dioxide gas is ejected from multiple air outlet nozzles and mixed with the liquid in the housing. At the same time, the motor is turned on to drive the rotation of the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft drives the rotation of the gear, the gear drives the rotation of the gear ring, the gear ring drives the rotation of the rotating sleeve, and the rotating sleeve drives the rotation of the stirring rod. The stirring rod rotates to stir and mix the carbon dioxide gas and the liquid, and the mixed liquid is discharged through the liquid outlet pipe.

[0045] The above are only the preferred embodiments of this application and are not used to limit this application. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this application shall be included in the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A carbonated beverage carbonation device, characterized in that: It includes a housing (1), an air outlet pipe (2) and a stirring assembly (3). The air outlet pipe (2) is rotatably arranged in the housing (1) through a bearing, and one end of the air outlet pipe (2) extends outside the housing (1). A plurality of air nozzles (21) are uniformly communicated with the air outlet pipe (2), and the air nozzles (21) are located in the housing (1). The stirring assembly (3) is arranged in the housing (1).

2. The carbonated beverage carbonation device according to claim 1, wherein: A support plate (4) is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the housing (1). The stirring assembly (3) includes a support frame (31), a motor (32), a rotating shaft (33), a gear (34), a gear ring (35), a rotating sleeve (36) and a stirring rod (37). The support frame (31) is fixedly arranged on the support plate (4), the motor (32) is fixedly arranged on the support frame (31), the gear (34) is rotatably arranged on the support plate (4) through a bearing, the motor (32) drives the gear (34) to rotate through the rotating shaft (33), the rotating sleeve (36) penetrates through the support plate (4), and the rotating sleeve (36) is rotatably connected with the support plate (4). The rotating sleeve (36) is sleeved on the air outlet pipe (2), and the rotating sleeve (36) is rotatably connected with the air outlet pipe (2). The gear ring (35) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating sleeve (36), and the gear ring (35) is meshed and connected with the gear (34). The stirring rod (37) is arranged in the housing (1), and the stirring rod (37) is fixedly connected with the rotating sleeve (36).

3. The carbonated beverage carbonation device according to claim 2, wherein: The support plate (4) is provided with a first sliding groove (41). A first slider (38) is fixedly arranged on the rotating sleeve (36), and the first slider (38) is in limiting sliding connection with the first sliding groove (41). A sleeve (22) is fixedly sleeved on the air outlet pipe (2), a second sliding groove (23) is arranged on the sleeve (22), a second slider (39) is fixedly arranged on the rotating sleeve (36), and the second slider (39) is in limiting sliding connection with the second sliding groove (23).

4. The carbonated beverage carbonation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate (5) is arranged at the upper end of the housing (1), and a locking assembly (6) is arranged between the cover plate (5) and the housing (1).

5. The carbonated beverage carbonation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking assembly (6) includes a mounting plate (61), a locking rod (62), a first handle (63), an elastic member (64) and a connecting plate (65). The mounting plate (61) is fixedly arranged on the housing (1). The mounting plate (61) is provided with a receiving groove (66). The locking rod (62) slidably penetrates through the mounting plate (61). The first handle (63) is fixedly arranged at one end of the locking rod (62). The elastic member (64) is pre-pressed between the mounting plate (61) and the first handle (63). The connecting plate (65) is fixedly arranged on the cover plate (5). The connecting plate (65) can be inserted into the receiving groove (66). The connecting plate (65) is provided with a locking groove (67). The other end of the locking rod (62) can be inserted into the locking groove (67).

6. The carbonated beverage carbonation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second handle (51) is fixedly arranged on the cover plate (5).

7. The carbonated beverage carbonation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid inlet pipe (11) and a liquid outlet pipe (12) are communicated and arranged on the housing (1). One end of the air outlet pipe (2) is communicated and arranged with an air inlet pipe (24).