Stirring tank for producing beer

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of beer production, and discloses a stirring tank for producing beer, which comprises a tank body, the top of the tank body is fixedly connected with a driving motor, the output end of the driving motor penetrates through the top of the tank body and is connected with a transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism is positioned in the tank body. The side, away from the driving motor, of the transmission mechanism is connected with a stirring mechanism, a flow dividing mechanism is arranged below the stirring mechanism and connected with the inner wall of the tank body, and the stirring mechanism comprises a plurality of stirring rods which are evenly distributed along the center axis of the tank body. According to the stirring tank for producing beer, the driving motor drives the plurality of stirring rods to rotate and move in the tank body, so that a stirring vortex appears in the middle of a beer stock solution in the tank body, and hops floating on the surface of the liquid can be fed into the lower layer of the liquid in the tank body by utilizing the stirring vortex; therefore, the hops can be fully mixed and stirred with the beer stock solution in the tank body, and the stirring effect in the tank body is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of beer production, in particular to a stirring tank for producing beer. Background Art

[0002] Beer is an alcoholic beverage brewed from wheat malt and barley malt, with hops added, through liquid gelatinization and saccharification, followed by liquid fermentation. Hops are an indispensable ingredient in beer and play an irreplaceable role in the brewing process. Hops impart a refreshing aroma, bitterness, and antiseptic properties to beer. The aroma of hops and the fragrance of malt impart a subtle flavor. Beer, coffee, and tea all boast a combination of aroma and bitterness, which is part of their appeal. Because hops have a natural antiseptic property, beer requires no preservatives. The mixing tank is a key piece of equipment in beer production, used to mix and agitate wort, yeast, hops, and other ingredients to ensure uniformity and efficiency during fermentation.

[0003] For example, the patent with announcement number CN215842672U announces a stirring device for beer production, including a stirring tank and a transmission mechanism. A transmission mechanism is provided on one side of the stirring tank. The internal rotation of the stirring tank is connected to the No. 2 vertical rod, and the internal rotation of the No. 2 vertical rod is connected to the No. 1 vertical rod. The top of the stirring tank is fixedly connected to the protection box, the outer side of the No. 2 vertical rod is fixedly connected to the No. 3 bevel gear, the outer side of the No. 1 vertical rod is fixedly connected to the No. 2 bevel gear, the top of the protection box is fixedly connected to the motor, the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the No. 1 vertical rod, the internal rotation of the protection box is connected to the connecting rod, and the outer side of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the No. 1 bevel gear. By setting the No. 1 bevel gear, No. 2 bevel gear and No. 3 bevel gear and other structures, the rotation directions of the No. 1 vertical rod and the No. 2 vertical rod can be made opposite, so that the rotation direction of the No. 3 stirring rod is opposite to that of the No. 1 stirring rod, so that the stirring effect of the beer is better.

[0004] However, the beer mixing tank in the above technology still has the following problems:

[0005] Due to the light texture of hops, after being added to the mixing tank, the hops usually float on the surface of the liquid in the mixing tank. During the mixing process, some hops float on the upper layer of the mixed liquid and cannot be fully mixed and stirred with the liquid in the mixing tank, affecting the mixing uniformity of the beer stock solution. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a stirring tank for producing beer, which can stir hops floating on the upper layer of beer stock solution into the beer stock solution, so that the beer stock solution is stirred more evenly.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a stirring tank for producing beer, comprising a tank body, wherein a driving motor is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body, an output end of the driving motor passes through the top of the tank body and is connected to a transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is located in the tank body, a stirring mechanism is connected to the side of the transmission mechanism away from the driving motor, a diversion mechanism is provided below the stirring mechanism, the diversion mechanism is connected to the inner wall of the tank body, the stirring mechanism comprises a plurality of stirring rods, the plurality of stirring rods are evenly distributed along the central axis of the tank body, and a plurality of paddles are connected to the inner sides of the plurality of stirring rods.

[0008] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism includes a connecting disc and several connecting rods, the connecting disc is fixedly connected to the output end of the driving motor, the several connecting rods are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting disc, and the several connecting rods are away from one end of the connecting disc and the side away from the driving motor are respectively connected to several stirring rods.

[0009] Furthermore, a stabilizing ring is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rods close to the stirring rods, and the stirring rods are fixedly connected to one side of the stabilizing ring away from the connecting rods.

[0010] Furthermore, one end of each of the stirring rods away from the driving motor is fixedly connected to a reinforcement ring.

[0011] Furthermore, the diversion mechanism includes a diversion plate and several support rods. The diversion plate is located directly below the drive motor and close to the bottom of the tank body. The several support rods are evenly distributed on the outer wall of the diversion plate and fixedly connected to the diversion plate. The ends of the several support rods away from the diversion plate are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank body.

[0012] Furthermore, one end of the diverter plate close to the stirring rods is conical in design.

[0013] Furthermore, one end of the paddle close to the stirring rod is fixedly connected to a mounting plate, and the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the stirring rod by bolts.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This type of stirring tank for producing beer uses a driving motor to drive multiple stirring rods to rotate and move inside the tank body, thereby cooperating with paddle blades to stir the beer raw liquid in the tank body, so that a stirring vortex appears in the middle of the beer raw liquid in the tank body. The stirring vortex can be used to stir hops floating on the liquid surface into the vortex, and the vortex can be used to send the hops to the lower layer of the liquid inside the tank body, so that the hops can be fully mixed and stirred with the beer raw liquid in the tank body, thereby greatly improving the stirring effect inside the tank body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the overall tank structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 Based on Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal connection structure of the tank;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the stirring rod and the paddle blades of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the diverter disc of the utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Tank body; 2. Drive motor; 3. Stirring rod; 4. Paddle; 5. Connecting disc; 6. Connecting rod; 7. Stabilizing ring; 8. Reinforcement ring; 9. Diverter plate; 10. Support rod; 11. Mounting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0022] See also Figure 1 - Figure 4 A stirring tank for producing beer includes a tank body 1, a driving motor 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the tank body 1, the output end of the driving motor 2 passes through the top of the tank body 1 and is connected to a transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is located inside the tank body 1, and a stirring mechanism is connected to the side of the transmission mechanism away from the driving motor 2. A diversion mechanism is provided below the stirring mechanism, and the diversion mechanism is connected to the inner wall of the tank body 1. The stirring mechanism includes a plurality of stirring rods 3, and the plurality of stirring rods 3 are evenly distributed along the central axis of the tank body 1, and the inner sides of the plurality of stirring rods 3 are connected to a plurality of paddles 4.

[0023] like Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown, the structure of a stirring tank for producing beer in the present invention is similar to that of an existing stirring tank for producing beer, such as a stirring device for beer production disclosed in patent publication number CN215842672U. The main improvement of the present invention is that the hops floating on the surface of the liquid inside the tank body 1 can be stirred into the liquid, greatly improving the stirring effect. Figures 1 to 4As shown, when the stirring tank for producing beer in the utility model is in use, the driving motor 2 is started, and the multiple stirring rods 3 are driven to rotate along the central axis of the tank body 1. At this time, the multiple stirring rods 3 can gradually stir and rotate the liquid inside the tank body 1, thereby causing a vortex to be generated in the liquid inside the tank body 1. When the vortex rotates, it will continuously drive the hops floating on the surface of the liquid to gradually move to the center of the vortex, and then be driven by the vortex to move to the lower layer of the liquid, and in the process of moving downward, it collides with the blades 4 inside the stirring rods 3, so that the block hops can be broken and fully mixed and stirred with the beer concentrate inside the tank body 1. At the same time, the blades 4 can also better drive the liquid inside the tank body 1 to rotate better, making it easier for the liquid inside the tank body 1 to generate a vortex, and when the vortex drives the mixed liquid inside the tank body 1 to move downward, the downward liquid driven by the vortex can be diverted through the diversion mechanism, thereby preventing the vortex from damaging the bottom of the tank body 1.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the transmission mechanism includes a connecting disc 5 and a plurality of connecting rods 6. The connecting disc 5 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 2. The plurality of connecting rods 6 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting disc 5. The ends of the plurality of connecting rods 6 away from the connecting disc 5 and the sides away from the drive motor 2 are respectively connected to the plurality of stirring rods 3. When the drive motor 2 is started, the connecting disc 5 inside the tank body 1 rotates. The connecting disc 5 drives the plurality of stirring rods 3 to rotate via the plurality of connecting rods 6.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a stabilizing ring 7 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting rods 6 close to the stirring rods 3, and the stirring rods 3 are fixedly connected to the side of the stabilizing ring 7 away from the connecting rods 6. The multiple connecting rods 6 are connected to the multiple stirring rods 3 via the stabilizing ring 7, which can reduce the torsional force on a single connecting rod 6, thereby more stably driving the multiple stirring rods 3 to rotate.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a reinforcement ring 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the stirring rods 3 away from the drive motor 2. When the multiple stirring rods 3 rotate, a certain centrifugal force is generated. At this time, the bottoms of the multiple stirring rods 3 are connected by the reinforcement ring 8, which can provide support for the bottoms of the multiple stirring rods 3, prevent the stirring rods 3 from bending outward due to the centrifugal force, and improve the stability of the rotation of the stirring rods 3.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the diversion mechanism includes a diverter plate 9 and a number of support rods 10. The diverter plate 9 is located directly below the drive motor 2 and close to the bottom of the tank body 1. The support rods 10 are evenly distributed on the outer wall of the diverter plate 9 and are fixedly connected to the diverter plate 9. The ends of the support rods 10 away from the diverter plate 9 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank body 1. When a vortex appears in the liquid inside the tank body 1, the vortex will continuously drive the upper layer of liquid to move downward. These downward-moving liquids will impact the diverter plate 9 under the drive of the vortex. The downward-moving vortex liquid will be blocked by the diverter plate 9 and diverted to the surrounding areas of the tank body 1, thereby preventing the vortex liquid from causing impact damage to the bottom of the tank body 1.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, one end of the diverter plate 9 close to the stirring rods 3 is conical. The top of the diverter plate 9 is set to be conical so that the vortex liquid can be better diverted by the cone when impacting, reducing the impact force of the vortex liquid.

[0029] like Figure 1 - Figure 3 As shown, one end of the blade 4 close to the stirring rod 3 is fixedly connected to a mounting plate 11, and the mounting plate 11 is fixedly connected to the stirring rod 3 by bolts. The mounting plate 11 is connected and fixed to the stirring rod 3 by bolts, which makes it convenient to disassemble and replace the damaged blade 4 on the stirring rod 3.

[0030] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mixing tank for producing beer, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: The top of the tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a driving motor (2), the output end of the driving motor (2) passes through the top of the tank body (1) and is connected to a transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is located inside the tank body (1), the side of the transmission mechanism away from the driving motor (2) is connected to a stirring mechanism, a diversion mechanism is provided below the stirring mechanism, the diversion mechanism is connected to the inner wall of the tank body (1), and the stirring mechanism includes a plurality of stirring rods (3), the plurality of stirring rods (3) are evenly distributed along the central axis of the tank body (1), and the inner sides of the plurality of stirring rods (3) are all connected to a plurality of paddles (4).

2. A stirring tank for producing beer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism comprises a connecting disc (5) and a plurality of connecting rods (6), wherein the connecting disc (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the driving motor (2), and the plurality of connecting rods (6) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting disc (5). The plurality of connecting rods (6) are connected to the plurality of stirring rods (3) at one end away from the connecting disc (5) and at the side away from the driving motor (2).

3. A stirring tank for producing beer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side of the connecting rods (6) close to the stirring rods (3) is fixedly connected to a stabilizing ring (7), and the stirring rods (3) are all fixedly connected to the side of the stabilizing ring (7) away from the connecting rods (6).

4. A stirring tank for producing beer according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: A reinforcement ring (8) is fixedly connected to one end of the plurality of stirring rods (3) away from the drive motor (2).

5. A stirring tank for producing beer according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The diversion mechanism comprises a diversion plate (9) and a plurality of support rods (10), wherein the diversion plate (9) is located directly below the drive motor (2) and close to the bottom of the tank body (1), and the plurality of support rods (10) are evenly distributed on the outer wall of the diversion plate (9) and fixedly connected to the diversion plate (9), and the ends of the plurality of support rods (10) away from the diversion plate (9) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank body (1).

6. A stirring tank for producing beer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diversion mechanism comprises a diversion plate (9) and a plurality of support rods (10), wherein the diversion plate (9) is located directly below the drive motor (2) and close to the bottom of the tank body (1), and the plurality of support rods (10) are evenly distributed on the outer wall of the diversion plate (9) and fixedly connected to the diversion plate (9), and the ends of the plurality of support rods (10) away from the diversion plate (9) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tank body (1).

7. A stirring tank for producing beer according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the diverter plate (9) close to the stirring rods (3) is of conical design.

8. A stirring tank for producing beer according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the diverter plate (9) close to the stirring rods (3) is of conical design.

9. A stirring tank for producing beer according to claim 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 or 8, characterized in that: One end of the blade (4) close to the stirring rod (3) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (11), and the mounting plate (11) is fixedly connected to the stirring rod (3) via bolts.

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