Distiller's yeast block turnover device

Abstract

The utility model provides a distiller's yeast block turnover device which comprises a main body with a fixed handle, two movable clamping jaws are symmetrically arranged on the main body, a driving assembly in transmission connection with the two movable clamping jaws is further arranged on the main body, and the driving assembly drives the two movable clamping jaws to be close to or away from each other. The end, away from the main body, of the movable clamping jaw is provided with a rotatable clamping plate and a driving motor in transmission connection with the clamping plate, a main control panel and a power source assembly electrically connected with the main control panel are arranged in the fixed handle, the driving motor is electrically connected with the main control panel, and a control button is further arranged on the fixed handle and electrically connected with the main control panel. When the control button is pressed once, the main control board controls the driving motor to drive the clamping plate to rotate by 180 degrees. The distiller's yeast block overturning device solves the technical problems that manual distiller's yeast block overturning is low in efficiency and high in labor intensity of workers, the technical effects that the action range of manual distiller's yeast block overturning is reduced, and the distiller's yeast block overturning efficiency is improved are achieved, and the labor intensity of the workers is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of koji production, in particular to a koji block turning device. Background Art

[0002] By introducing conidia of Aspergillus koji into intensely steamed white rice and then keeping it warm, mycelium will flourish on the rice grains. This is known as koji (drinking yeast). Because the amylase produced by the koji saccharifies the starch in the rice, koji is commonly used to make wine, sweet wine, and soybean paste. Koji is usually pressed into blocks for cultivation. Because the temperature difference between the upper and lower levels of the culture rack used for koji cultivation significantly affects microbial growth, the blocks need to be flipped to interchange the positions of koji from different temperature zones.

[0003] At present, the koji blocks on the culture rack are generally turned over manually one by one, which is inefficient and has a high labor intensity. In addition, the culture environment of the koji blocks is less comfortable for the workers. Working for a long time can easily cause physical discomfort to the workers and affect their health. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a koji block turning device, which solves the problems in the prior art of low efficiency and high labor intensity of workers in manually turning over koji blocks.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a koji block flipping device includes a main body with a fixed handle, two movable jaws are symmetrically provided on the main body, and the two movable jaws are movably arranged on the main body, and the main body is also provided with a driving component that is respectively connected to the two movable jaws, and the driving component drives the two movable jaws to approach or move away from each other, and the ends of the movable jaws away from the main body are respectively provided with a rotatable clamping plate and a driving motor that is connected to the clamping plate, a main control board and a power supply component electrically connected to the main control board are provided in the fixed handle, and the driving motors are respectively electrically connected to the main control board, and a control button is also provided on the fixed handle and the control button is electrically connected to the main control board. When the control button is pressed once, the main control board controls the driving motor to drive the clamping plate to rotate 180°.

[0006] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a reducing block movably arranged on the main body, the moving direction of the reducing block is perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable jaws and the two movable jaws are respectively abutted against the opposite ends of the reducing block, and the driving assembly also includes two first springs, the two first springs are respectively abutted against the side of the two movable jaws away from the reducing block and drive the two movable jaws to approach each other.

[0007] Furthermore, a first guide rod is provided on the main body, the length direction of the first guide rod is consistent with the moving direction of the movable clamp, and the movable clamp is respectively provided with a first guide hole that cooperates with the first guide rod, and the reducing block is provided with a avoidance groove for avoiding the first guide rod, and the first spring is respectively mounted on the first guide rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the main body is provided with a second guide rod parallel to the first guide rod, the movable clamps are respectively provided with second guide holes matching with the second guide rod, the second guide rod is provided with a limiting sleeve and the limiting sleeve is located between the two movable clamps.

[0009] Furthermore, two second springs are sleeved on the second guide rod, and the two second springs respectively abut against a side of the movable clamping claw away from the limiting sleeve and drive the movable clamping claw to approach the limiting sleeve.

[0010] Furthermore, the driving assembly further includes a movable handle connected to the reducing block, the movable handle is movably arranged on the main body and the movable handle is arranged parallel to the fixed handle.

[0011] Furthermore, a slide groove is provided on the main body, the length direction of the slide groove is consistent with the moving direction of the movable handle, and the end of the movable handle is provided with a slider that matches the slide groove.

[0012] Furthermore, a third guide rod is provided in the slide groove, the length direction of the third guide rod is consistent with the length direction of the slide groove, and a third guide hole matching the third guide rod is provided on the slider, and a third spring abutting against the slider is sleeved on the third guide rod, and the third spring drives the slider to move away from the fixed handle.

[0013] Furthermore, a connecting rod is provided on the clamping plate and a mounting hole matching the connecting rod is provided on the movable clamping jaw. A driving gear is provided at the output end of the driving motor, and a driven gear meshing with the driving gear is sleeved on the connecting rod.

[0014] Furthermore, the adjacent sides of the splints are respectively provided with flexible pads, and the flexible pads are respectively provided with a plurality of anti-slip protrusions at intervals.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: by adopting a driving component to drive the two movable clamps symmetrically arranged on the main body to move closer to or away from each other, the spacing between the two movable clamps is adjusted, so that the koji block is clamped between the clamping plates on the two movable clamps, and after the koji block is clamped between the two clamping plates, pressing the control button to start the driving motor causes the two clamping plates to rotate 180° synchronously under the drive of the corresponding driving motor, and at the same time drives the koji block clamped between the two clamping plates to rotate 180°, so that the koji block placed on the culture rack is flipped and the positions of the koji in different temperature zones are interchanged, and after the koji block is flipped, the driving component is operated to move the two movable clamps away from each other to release the flipped koji block and perform the flipping operation of the next koji block, which solves the technical problems of low efficiency and high labor intensity of workers in manually flipping koji blocks, and produces the technical effects of reducing the workers' movement amplitude when flipping koji blocks and improving the flipping efficiency of koji blocks, which is conducive to reducing the labor intensity of workers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a koji block turning device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a koji block turning device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0019] In the above drawings: 1. Main body; 11. Fixed handle; 12. Control button; 13. First guide rod; 14. Second guide rod; 15. Second spring; 16. Limit sleeve; 17. Slide groove; 18. Third guide rod; 19. Third spring; 2. Movable clamping jaw; 3. Driving assembly; 31. Variable diameter block; 32. First spring; 33. Avoidance groove; 34. Movable handle; 35. Slider; 4. Clamp; 41. Connecting rod; 42. Driven gear; 5. Driving motor; 51. Driving gear; 6. Flexible pad; 61. Anti-slip protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model proposes a koji block turning device for assisting workers in turning the koji blocks and improving the workers' work efficiency.

[0022] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The koji block turning device includes a main body 1, a fixed handle 11 is provided on the main body 1, and two movable jaws 2 are further provided on the main body 1. The two movable jaws 2 are symmetrically arranged and the two movable jaws 2 are movably arranged on the main body 1. A driving assembly 3 is also provided on the main body 1, which is respectively connected to the two movable jaws 2 in a transmission manner. The driving assembly 3 drives the two movable jaws 2 to move closer to or away from each other. A rotatable clamping plate 4 and a driving motor 5 connected to the clamping plate 4 are respectively provided at one end of the movable jaws 2 away from the main body 1. The clamping plate 4 is used to clamp the koji block to be turned over, and when the driving assembly 3 drives the two movable jaws 2 to move away from each other, the koji block can be placed between the two clamping plates 4, and then The driving component 3 drives the two movable clamps 2 to approach each other until the splint 4 fits with the surface of the koji block, so that the koji block can be clamped between the splints 4 of the chain. A main control board and a power supply component electrically connected to the main control board are provided in the fixed handle 11. The driving motor 5 is electrically connected to the main control board respectively. A control button 12 is also provided on the fixed handle 11 and the control button 12 is electrically connected to the main control board. When the control button 12 is pressed once, the main control board controls the driving motor 5 to drive the splint 4 to rotate 180°, that is, after the koji block is clamped between the two splints 4, pressing the control button 12 to rotate the splint 4 180° can drive the koji block to flip, thereby completing the flipping operation of the koji block.

[0023] Specifically, the operating steps of flipping the koji block using the koji block flipping device provided in this embodiment are as follows: first, operate the driving component 3 to drive the two movable clamps 2 to move away from each other and place the koji block to be flipped between the two clamps 4, and then the driving component 3 drives the two movable clamps 2 to move closer to each other until the koji block is clamped between the two clamps 4. After the koji block is clamped between the two clamps 4, the control button 12 is pressed. At this time, the driving motor 5 starts and drives the two clamps 4 to rotate 180° synchronously. During the rotation of the clamps 4, the koji block clamped between the two clamps 4 is driven to rotate 180°, thereby flipping the koji block placed on the culture rack so that the positions of the koji in different temperature zones are interchanged. After the koji block is flipped, operate the driving component 3 to move the two movable clamps 2 away from each other. At this time, the two clamps 4 are separated from the flipped koji block and release the flipped koji block. Repeat the above steps to continuously flip the koji block. The use of the koji block turning device provided in this embodiment to assist in the turning operation of the koji block can reduce the worker's movement range and improve the turning efficiency of the koji block, thereby reducing the worker's labor intensity and shortening the time required for the operation.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the driving component 3 includes a reducing block 31 movably provided on the main body 1, the moving direction of the reducing block 31 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable jaws 2 and the two movable jaws 2 are respectively abutted against the opposite ends of the reducing block 31, and the driving component 3 also includes two first springs 32, the two first springs 32 are respectively abutted against the side of the two movable jaws 2 away from the reducing block 31 and drive the two movable jaws 2 to approach each other. When the reducing block 31 moves on the main body 1, the two movable jaws 2 are respectively kept in contact with the reducing block 31 under the driving force of the first spring 32, and the size of the part of the reducing block 31 located between the two movable jaws 2 changes with the movement of the reducing block 31, so that the two movable jaws 2 move away from each other under the push of the reducing block 31, or the two movable jaws 2 can move closer to each other under the driving of the first spring 32, thereby adjusting the distance between the two movable jaws 2, so as to adjust the distance between the two clamps 4 to match the size of the koji block.

[0025] In detail, the main body 1 is provided with a first guide rod 13, the length direction of the first guide rod 13 is consistent with the moving direction of the movable clamping jaw 2, and the movable clamping jaw 2 is respectively provided with a first guide hole that cooperates with the first guide rod 13, and the reducing block 31 is provided with a avoidance groove 33 for avoiding the first guide rod 13, and the first spring 32 is respectively sleeved on the first guide rod 13. By providing the first guide hole on the movable clamping jaw 2 and cooperating with the first guide rod 13 on the main body 1, the moving direction of the movable clamping jaw 2 on the main body 1 is limited, thereby preventing the movable clamping jaw 2 from deviating from the preset direction when it moves, and the avoidance groove 33 for avoiding the first guide rod 13 is provided on the reducing block 31 to prevent the first guide rod 13 from blocking the reducing block 31 from moving on the main body 1. At the same time, the first spring 32 is sleeved on the first guide rod 13 so that the first spring 32 can maintain contact with the movable clamping jaw 2, which is beneficial to improving the structural stability of the koji block turning device.

[0026] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2, the main body 1 is further provided with a second guide rod 14 parallel to the first guide rod 13, and the movable jaws 2 are respectively provided with second guide holes that cooperate with the second guide rod 14. The second guide rod 14 is sleeved with a limit sleeve 16, and the limit sleeve 16 is located between the two movable jaws 2. The second guide rod 14 provided on the main body 1 is used to further improve the stability of the cooperation between the movable jaw 2 and the main body 1, prevent the movable jaw 2 from unexpectedly deflecting during the movement, ensure that the splint 4 is in stable contact with the surface of the koji block, and provide the limit sleeve 16 on the second guide rod 14, and the limit sleeve 16 is located between the two movable jaws 2, to prevent the two movable jaws 2 from being too close to each other, causing the koji block to be deformed or broken under the squeezing of the splint 4.

[0027] Specifically, two second springs 15 are sleeved on the second guide rod 14. The two second springs 15 respectively abut against the side of the movable clamping jaw 2 away from the limiting sleeve 16 and drive the movable clamping jaw 2 toward the limiting sleeve 16. The second springs 15 are sleeved on the second guide rod 14 and abut against the movable clamping jaw 2. The elastic force provided by the second springs 15 drives the movable clamping jaw 2 to move on the main body 1 to improve the stability of the movable clamping jaw 2 when moving. At the same time, the elastic force provided by the second springs 15 can keep the clamping plate 4 in contact with the surface of the koji block, preventing the koji block from separating from the clamping plate 4 when the clamping plate 4 rotates.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the driving assembly 3 also includes a movable handle 34 connected to the reducing block 31, and the movable handle 34 is movably arranged on the main body 1 and is arranged parallel to the fixed handle 11. When the koji block flipping device is in use, the worker holds the fixed handle 11 and the movable handle 34 in his hands at the same time. When the worker clenches his palm and pulls the movable handle 34 close to the fixed handle 11, the reducing block 31 moves and pushes the two movable jaws 2 away from each other. At the same time, the first spring 32 is further compressed, and the movable handle 34 is released after the koji block is placed between the two splints 4. At this time, the first spring 32 extends and pushes the two movable jaws 2 close to each other, which can automatically make the splints 4 clamp the koji block. After the splints 4 clamp the koji block, the worker presses the control button 12 to flip the koji block, thereby making it convenient for the worker to operate the koji block flipping device with one hand.

[0029] In this embodiment, a slide groove 17 is provided on the main body 1. The length direction of the slide groove 17 is consistent with the moving direction of the movable handle 34, and a slider 35 is provided at the end of the movable handle 34 to cooperate with the slide groove 17. By providing the slide groove 17 on the main body 1 to guide the movable handle 34 to move on the main body 1, unexpected deviation of the movable handle 34 during movement, which may cause the reducing block 31 to deviate from the preset direction, is avoided, thereby improving the reliability of the koji block turning device.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, a third guide rod 18 is provided in the slide groove 17, the length direction of the third guide rod 18 is consistent with the length direction of the slide groove 17, and a third guide hole matching the third guide rod 18 is provided on the slider 35. A third spring 19 is sleeved on the third guide rod 18 and abuts against the slider 35. The third spring 19 drives the slider 35 to move away from the fixed handle 11. The third guide rod 18 is arranged in the slide groove 17, and a third guide hole cooperating with the third guide rod 18 is provided on the slider 35, so that the slider 35 is kept in the slide groove 17 to prevent the movable handle 34 from being separated from the main body 1 when moving, and a third spring 19 abutting against the slider 35 is sleeved on the third guide rod 18. When the movable handle 34 is pulled to make the movable handle 34 close to the fixed handle 11, the third spring 19 is further compressed. After the worker releases the movable handle 34, the third spring 19 restores its original length and pushes the movable handle 34 to quickly reset, thereby improving the stability of the koji block flipping device during continuous operation.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The clamping plate 4 is provided with a connecting rod 41, and the movable clamping jaw 2 is provided with a mounting hole that cooperates with the connecting rod 41. The output end of the drive motor 5 is provided with a driving gear 51, and the connecting rod 41 is sleeved with a driven gear 42 that meshes with the driving gear 51. The clamping plate 4 and the movable clamping jaw 2 are rotationally connected through the cooperation between the connecting rod 41 and the mounting hole. When the driving gear 51 rotates under the drive of the drive motor 5, the power output by the drive motor 5 is transmitted to the clamping plate 4 through the cooperation between the driving gear 51 and the driven gear 42, and the clamping plate 4 is driven to rotate, ensuring that the clamping plate 4 remains stable during rotation. At the same time, when the drive motor 5 stops running, the position of the clamping plate 4 can be locked to prevent the clamping plate 4 from unexpected movement.

[0032] In detail, the sides of the clamping plates 4 that are close to each other are respectively provided with flexible pads 6, and the flexible pads 6 are respectively provided with multiple anti-skid protrusions 61 at intervals. The flexible pads 6 are provided on the sides of the clamping plates 4 that are close to each other, that is, the sides of the clamping plates 4 that are in contact with the koji block. The flexible pads 6 are made of soft materials such as silicone or foam to make the surface of the clamping plates 4 soft, thereby preventing the koji block from being damaged when clamped by the clamping plates 4. The multiple anti-skid protrusions 61 are provided at intervals on the flexible pads 6 to increase the friction between the flexible pads 6 and the koji block, thereby preventing the koji block from slipping from between the clamping claws when the clamping plates 4 rotate, thereby ensuring that the koji block turning device is stable and reliable.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model and are not limiting. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A koji block turning device, characterized by: It includes a main body with a fixed handle, two movable jaws are symmetrically provided on the main body, and the two movable jaws are movably arranged on the main body, and the main body is also provided with a driving component that is respectively connected to the two movable jaws, and the driving component drives the two movable jaws to move closer to or away from each other, and the ends of the movable jaws away from the main body are respectively provided with a rotatable clamping plate and a driving motor that is connected to the clamping plate, a main control board and a power supply component electrically connected to the main control board are provided in the fixed handle, and the driving motors are respectively electrically connected to the main control board, and a control button is also provided on the fixed handle and the control button is electrically connected to the main control board. When the control button is pressed once, the main control board controls the driving motor to drive the clamping plate to rotate 180°.

2. A koji block turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a reducing block movably arranged on the main body, the moving direction of the reducing block is perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable clamping jaws, and the two movable clamping jaws are respectively abutted against the opposite ends of the reducing block. The driving assembly also includes two first springs, the two first springs are respectively abutted against the side of the two movable clamping jaws away from the reducing block in a one-to-one manner and drive the two movable clamping jaws to approach each other.

3. A koji block turning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a first guide rod, the length direction of the first guide rod is consistent with the moving direction of the movable clamping jaw, and the movable clamping jaw is respectively provided with a first guide hole that cooperates with the first guide rod, and the reducing block is provided with a avoidance groove for avoiding the first guide rod, and the first spring is respectively mounted on the first guide rod.

4. A koji block turning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body is also provided with a second guide rod parallel to the first guide rod, and the movable clamps are respectively provided with second guide holes matching the second guide rod. The second guide rod is sleeved with a limiting sleeve and the limiting sleeve is located between the two movable clamps.

5. The koji block turning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two second springs are sleeved on the second guide rod, and the two second springs respectively abut against a side of the movable clamping claw away from the limiting sleeve and drive the movable clamping claw to approach the limiting sleeve.

6. The koji block turning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving assembly further comprises a movable handle connected to the reducing block, wherein the movable handle is movably arranged on the main body and is arranged parallel to the fixed handle.

7. A koji block turning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sliding groove is provided on the main body, the length direction of the sliding groove is consistent with the moving direction of the movable handle, and a sliding block matching the sliding groove is provided at the end of the movable handle.

8. The koji block turning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A third guide rod is provided in the slide groove, the length direction of the third guide rod is consistent with the length direction of the slide groove, and a third guide hole matching the third guide rod is provided on the slider, and a third spring abutting against the slider is sleeved on the third guide rod, and the third spring drives the slider to move away from the fixed handle.

9. The koji block turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping plate is provided with a connecting rod and the movable clamping claw is provided with a mounting hole matched with the connecting rod. The output end of the driving motor is provided with a driving gear, and the connecting rod is sleeved with a driven gear meshing with the driving gear.

10. The koji block turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sides of the splints that are close to each other are respectively provided with flexible pads, and the flexible pads are respectively provided with a plurality of anti-slip protrusions at intervals.

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