Material and water mixing device for beer brewing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a material and water mixing device for beer brewing, and mainly relates to the technical field of beer production. Comprising a tank body, a feeding pipe and a discharging pipe are arranged at the top and the bottom of the tank body respectively, a flow guide pipe is arranged on the outer side of the feeding pipe in a sleeving mode, the first water inlet is communicated with the flow guide pipe, the second water inlet is formed in the bottom of the tank body, and a dispersing cone is arranged between the feeding pipe and the second water inlet. A first conical surface and a second conical surface which are matched with the feeding pipe and the second water inlet for use are respectively arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the dispersion cone. The malt flour and hot water mixing device has the beneficial effects that the problem of non-uniform mixing of malt flour and hot water is solved, and the mixing efficiency of the malt flour and the hot water is improved, so that the beer brewing efficiency and the wort quality are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of beer production, and specifically relates to a material-water mixing device for beer brewing. Background Art

[0002] In the process of beer brewing, starch decomposition is a key process. Its function is to degrade high-molecular substances such as starch and protein in malt and rice into sugars and low-molecular proteins that can be utilized by yeast under the action of enzymes, which has an important impact on the type and quality of beer. Starch decomposition includes three processes: gelatinization, liquefaction, and saccharification. Gelatinization refers to the process in which a large number of water molecules enter the starch molecules in a hot water solution, causing its volume to increase. Subsequently, the densely packed starch granules expand and rupture, forming a viscous solution. The viscosity of this viscous solution depends on the amount of water molecules entering the starch granules. Liquefaction refers to the process of reducing the viscosity of the gelatinized starch solution through the action of α-amylase. Saccharification refers to the process of decomposing the liquefied starch into maltose and dextrin through the action of amylase.

[0003] Gelatinization is the first step of "starch decomposition", and the yield of the gelatinization process directly affects the progress of subsequent production steps. Therefore, it is also a key step in "starch decomposition". The key to the gelatinization step lies in whether the mixing of starch and aqueous solution is uniform. Existing material-water mixers generally include a tank body. The top of the tank body is provided with a water inlet and a feeding port. By simultaneously inputting hot water and malt powder, the two are mixed. However, since the flow directions of the hot water and the malt powder are parallel, the hot water cannot effectively disperse the malt powder, easily resulting in agglomeration of some malt powder, subsequent uneven mixing, and affecting the efficiency of beer saccharification and the quality of wort. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a material-water mixing device for beer brewing, solve the problem of uneven mixing of malt powder and hot water, improve the mixing efficiency of malt powder and hot water, and thus improve the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0005] The utility model realizes the above purpose through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A material-water mixing device for beer brewing includes a tank body. The top and bottom of the tank body are respectively provided with a feeding pipe and a discharging pipe. The outside of the feeding pipe is sleeved with a diversion pipe. The device also includes a first water inlet communicated with the diversion pipe and a second water inlet arranged at the bottom of the tank body. A dispersion cone is arranged between the feeding pipe and the second water inlet. The upper and lower sides of the dispersion cone are respectively provided with a first conical surface and a second conical surface that cooperate with the feeding pipe and the second water inlet.

[0007] Furthermore, the end of the diversion pipe is provided with a tapered pipe, and the inner diameter of the upper cross-section of the tapered pipe is larger than that of the lower cross-section.

[0008] Further, the bottom of the diversion pipe is located above the bottom of the feed pipe, and the first conical surface extends to the inner side of the feed pipe.

[0009] Further, a plurality of partition plates are provided in the feed pipe, and the partition plates divide the feed pipe into a plurality of chambers.

[0010] Further, an inclined surface is provided at the top of the partition plate.

[0011] Further, a plurality of stirring shafts are rotatably connected to the tank body. Spiral stirring blades and L-shaped stirring blades are provided on the stirring shafts. A speed reducer is further included, and the output end of the speed reducer is connected to the stirring shaft.

[0012] Further, an observation port and a sampling port are provided at the top of the tank body.

[0013] Further, a plurality of support rods are provided between the dispersion cone and the tank body.

[0014] Further, a spiral plate is provided between the diversion pipe and the feed pipe.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. Pour malt powder into the tank body through the feed pipe. Through the diversion of the feed pipe, it moves to the upper side of the dispersion cone. By contacting the malt powder with the first conical surface provided on the upper side of the dispersion cone, the malt powder is dispersed by the dispersion cone, avoiding subsequent caking of the malt powder, which may lead to uneven subsequent mixing, affecting the efficiency of beer saccharification and the quality of wort.

[0017] 2. The upper hot water enters the diversion pipe from the first water inlet. Since the diversion pipe is sleeved outside the feed pipe, through the diversion of the diversion pipe and the feed pipe, the upper hot water flows out from the outside of the feed pipe and flushes the malt powder dispersed by the dispersion cone, thereby increasing the contact area between the malt powder and the hot water, making the mixing of the malt powder and the hot water more uniform, and further improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and improving the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0018] 3. The lower hot water enters the tank body from the second water inlet and flows through the lower side of the dispersion cone. By contacting the lower hot water with the second conical surface provided on the lower side of the dispersion cone, the lower hot water splashes in an obliquely upward direction, flushing the falling malt powder again and mixing it evenly with the malt powder, further improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and improving the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] FIG. Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the interior of the tank body of the present utility model.

[0020] FIG. Figure 2It is a schematic structural diagram of the dispersion cone of the present utility model.

[0021] Appendix Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the partition plate of the present utility model.

[0022] Reference numerals shown in the attached drawings:

[0023] 1, tank body; 2, feed pipe; 3, discharge pipe; 4, diversion pipe; 5, first water inlet; 6, second water inlet; 7, dispersion cone; 8, first conical surface; 9, second conical surface;

[0024] 10, conical pipe; 11, partition plate; 12, chamber; 13, inclined surface; 14, stirring shaft; 15, spiral stirring blade; 16, L-shaped stirring blade; 17, speed reducer; 18, observation port; 19, sampling port; 20, support rod; 21, spiral plate. Specific embodiments

[0025] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and not to limit the scope of the present utility model. In addition, it should be understood that after reading the content taught by the present utility model, those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the present utility model, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by this application.

[0026] A material-water mixing device for beer brewing, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it includes a tank body 1. The top and bottom of the tank body 1 are respectively provided with a feed pipe 2 and a discharge pipe 3 to realize the input of malt powder and the output of the mixed malt slurry. A diversion pipe 4 is sleeved outside the feed pipe 2, so that hot water flows out from the outside of the feed pipe 2 and disperses the malt powder scattered by the dispersion cone 7, thereby increasing the contact area between the malt powder and the hot water, making the mixing of the malt powder and the hot water more uniform, further improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and enhancing the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort. It also includes a first water inlet 5 communicated with the diversion pipe 4 and a second water inlet 6 arranged at the bottom of the tank body 1, which introduce hot water from the top and bottom of the tank body 1 respectively, so that they disperse the malt powder respectively, thereby increasing the contact area between the malt powder and the hot water, making the mixing of the malt powder and the hot water more uniform, further improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and enhancing the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort. A dispersion cone 7 is arranged between the feed pipe 2 and the second water inlet 6. The upper and lower sides of the dispersion cone 7 are respectively provided with a first conical surface 8 and a second conical surface 9 that cooperate with the feed pipe 2 and the second water inlet 6. By contacting the malt powder and the lower hot water through the first conical surface 8 and the second conical surface 9 respectively, the malt powder and the lower hot water are dispersed respectively, increasing the contact area between the malt powder and the upper hot water, as well as between the lower hot water and the malt powder, making the mixing of the malt powder and the hot water more uniform, further improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and enhancing the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort. At the same time, it avoids the agglomeration of malt powder resulting in uneven subsequent mixing, which affects the efficiency of beer saccharification and the quality of wort.

[0027] Preferably, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a tapered pipe 10 is provided at the end of the diversion pipe 4. The inner diameter of the upper cross-section of the tapered pipe 10 is larger than that of the lower cross-section, so that the cross-section of the part flowing out of the diversion pipe 4 gradually shrinks, increasing the flow rate of the upper hot water, making the upper hot water better disperse the malt powder, and avoiding the agglomeration of malt powder resulting in uneven subsequent mixing, which affects the efficiency of beer saccharification and the quality of wort.

[0028] Preferably, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the bottom of the diversion pipe 4 is located above the bottom of the feed pipe 2, and the first conical surface 8 extends to the inside of the feed pipe 2, so that the malt powder is first scattered by the dispersion cone 7 and then contacts the upper hot water, thereby better dispersing the malt powder, avoiding the agglomeration of malt powder, making the malt powder and the hot water fully and evenly mixed, further improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and enhancing the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0029] Preferably, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a number of partition plates 11 are provided inside the feed pipe 2. The partition plates 11 divide the feed pipe 2 into a number of chambers 12. By contacting the malt powder through the partition plates 11, the whole malt powder is divided into a number of small pieces, further preventing subsequent caking of the malt powder, thereby improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and hot water, and enhancing the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0030] Preferably, as Figure 2 shown, an inclined surface 13 is provided at the top of the partition plate 11 to prevent the malt powder from staying on the upper side of the partition plate 11.

[0031] Preferably, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a number of stirring shafts 14 are rotatably connected to the tank body 1. Spiral stirring blades 15 and L-shaped stirring blades 16 are provided on the stirring shafts 14. A speed reducer 17 is also included, and the output end of the speed reducer 17 is connected to the stirring shaft 14. By driving the stirring shaft 14 to rotate on the tank body 1 through the speed reducer 17, the spiral stirring blades 15 and the L-shaped stirring blades 16 continuously agitate the malt slurry in the tank body 1, further improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and hot water, and enhancing the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0032] Preferably, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, an observation port 18 and a sampling port 19 are provided at the top of the tank body 1, which are used to observe the gelatinization situation of the malt powder. At the same time, samples are taken for detection. If the gelatinization of the malt powder does not meet the standard, it is necessary to adjust the feeding and water inlet rates, as well as the power output of the speed reducer 17, so that the malt powder and hot water are fully and evenly mixed, thereby improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and hot water, and enhancing the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0033] Preferably, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a number of support rods 20 are provided between the dispersion cone 7 and the tank body 1 to support the dispersion cone 7.

[0034] Preferably, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a spiral plate 21 is provided between the diversion pipe 4 and the feed pipe 2, which strengthens the connection strength between the feed pipe 2 and the diversion pipe 4. At the same time, the upper hot water forms a swirl, further accelerating the flow rate of the upper hot water, enhancing the effect of the upper hot water impacting the malt powder, further preventing subsequent caking of the malt powder, thereby improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and hot water, and enhancing the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0035] Embodiment 1

[0036] The present invention provides a material-water mixing device for beer brewing, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, malt powder is poured into the tank body 1 through the feed pipe 2. Through the diversion of the feed pipe 2, it moves to the upper side of the dispersion cone 7. By contacting the malt powder with the first conical surface 8 provided on the upper side of the dispersion cone 7, the malt powder is dispersed by the dispersion cone 7, avoiding subsequent caking of the malt powder, which may lead to uneven subsequent mixing and affect the efficiency of beer saccharification and the quality of wort. At the same time, the upper hot water enters the diversion pipe 4 from the first water inlet 5. Since the diversion pipe 4 is sleeved outside the feed pipe 2, through the diversion of the diversion pipe 4 and the feed pipe 2, the upper hot water flows out from the outside of the feed pipe 2 and flushes the malt powder dispersed by the dispersion cone 7, thereby increasing the contact area between the malt powder and the hot water, making the mixing of the malt powder and the hot water more uniform, and further enhancing the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, improving the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0037] In addition, the lower hot water enters the tank body 1 from the second water inlet 6 and flows through the lower side of the dispersion cone 7. By contacting the lower hot water with the second conical surface 9 provided on the lower side of the dispersion cone 7, the lower hot water splashes in an obliquely upward direction, flushing the falling malt powder again and mixing it evenly with the malt powder, further enhancing the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and improving the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0038] Finally, the evenly mixed malt slurry flows out from the discharge pipe 3 at the bottom.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] On the basis of Example 1, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the end of the diversion pipe 4 is provided with a tapered pipe 10, and the inner diameter of the upper cross-section of the tapered pipe 10 is larger than that of the lower cross-section, so that the cross-section of the outflow part of the diversion pipe 4 gradually shrinks, increasing the flow rate of the upper hot water, enabling the upper hot water to better flush the malt powder, avoiding caking of the malt powder, which may lead to uneven subsequent mixing and affect the efficiency of beer saccharification and the quality of wort. At the same time, since the bottom of the diversion pipe 4 is located above the bottom of the feed pipe 2, and the first conical surface 8 extends to the inside of the feed pipe 2, the malt powder is first dispersed by the dispersion cone 7 and then contacts the upper hot water, thus better flushing the malt powder, avoiding caking of the malt powder, making the mixing of the malt powder and the hot water more uniform, and further enhancing the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, improving the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort.

[0041] In addition, a number of partitions 11 are provided in the feed pipe 2. The partitions 11 divide the feed pipe 2 into several chambers 12 and contact the malt powder through the partitions 11, dividing the whole malt powder into several small pieces, further avoiding subsequent caking of the malt powder, thereby enhancing the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, improving the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of wort. At the same time, the top of the partition 11 is provided with an inclined surface 13 to prevent the malt powder from staying on the upper side of the partition 11.

[0042] A spiral plate 21 is provided between the diversion pipe 4 and the feed pipe 2. On one hand, it strengthens the connection strength between the feed pipe 2 and the diversion pipe 4. On the other hand, it makes the upper hot water form a swirl, further accelerating the flow rate of the upper hot water, enhancing the effect of the upper hot water impacting the malt powder, further avoiding the subsequent caking of the malt powder, thereby improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and improving the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of the wort.

[0043] Example 3

[0044] Based on Example 1, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the stirring shaft 14 is driven to rotate on the tank body 1 by the speed reducer 17, so that the spiral stirring blades 15 and the L-shaped stirring blades 16 continuously agitate the malt slurry in the tank body 1, further improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and improving the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of the wort. In addition, the situation of malt powder gelatinization is observed through the observation port 18, and sampling and detection are carried out at the sampling port 19 to monitor the situation of malt gelatinization. If the gelatinization of the malt powder does not meet the standard, it is necessary to adjust the feeding and water inlet rates, as well as the power output of the speed reducer 17, so that the malt powder and the hot water are fully and evenly mixed, thereby improving the mixing efficiency of the malt powder and the hot water, and improving the efficiency of beer brewing and the quality of the wort.

Claims

1. A material-water mixing device for beer brewing, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: The top and bottom of the tank body (1) are respectively provided with a feed pipe (2) and a discharge pipe (3). A diversion pipe (4) is sleeved outside the feed pipe (2). It also includes a first water inlet (5) communicated with the diversion pipe (4) and a second water inlet (6) arranged at the bottom of the tank body (1). A dispersion cone (7) is arranged between the feed pipe (2) and the second water inlet (6). The upper and lower sides of the dispersion cone (7) are respectively provided with a first conical surface (8) and a second conical surface (9) which are used in cooperation with the feed pipe (2) and the second water inlet (6).

2. The water and material mixing device for beer brewing according to claim 1, wherein: A taper pipe (10) is arranged at the end of the diversion pipe (4). The inner diameter of the upper cross-section of the taper pipe (10) is larger than that of the lower cross-section.

3. The water and material mixing device for beer brewing according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the diversion pipe (4) is located above the bottom of the feed pipe (2). The first conical surface (8) extends to the inside of the feed pipe (2).

4. A water and material mixing device for beer brewing according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of partition plates (11) are arranged in the feed pipe (2). The partition plates (11) divide the feed pipe (2) into a plurality of chambers (12).

5. The water and material mixing device for beer brewing according to claim 4, characterized in that: An inclined surface (13) is arranged at the top of the partition plate (11).

6. The water and material mixing device for beer brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of stirring shafts (14) are rotatably connected to the tank body (1). A spiral stirring blade (15) and an L-shaped stirring blade (16) are arranged on the stirring shaft (14). It also includes a speed reducer (17). The output end of the speed reducer (17) is connected to the stirring shaft (14).

7. A material-water mixing device for beer brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation port (18) and a sampling port (19) are arranged at the top of the tank body (1).

8. A material-water mixing device for beer brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of support rods (20) are arranged between the dispersion cone (7) and the tank body (1).

9. The water and material mixing device for beer brewing according to claim 1, wherein: A spiral plate (21) is arranged between the diversion pipe (4) and the feed pipe (2).

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