Device for accelerating aging of fruit vinegar by slightly dissolved oxygen

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of fruit vinegar aging accelerating devices, and provides a slightly-dissolved oxygen fruit vinegar aging accelerating device which mainly comprises a tank body used for storing fruit vinegar, and the tank body comprises a cylinder body, a cylinder bottom and a cylinder cover, and the cylinder bottom and the cylinder cover are located at the two ends of the cylinder body; an inlet and a detection port are formed in a barrel body of the tank body, a sealing plate matched with the inlet in shape and size is arranged at the inlet, the detection port is connected with a micro-dissolved oxygen meter, and a feeding port is formed in the sealing plate; the plug body is matched with the feeding hole; and the stirring mechanism is connected with the sealing plate. According to the utility model, the tank body is combined with the slightly dissolved oxygen meter, so that the concentration of slightly dissolved oxygen in fruit vinegar in the tank body can be clearly known, the stirring mechanism can automatically adjust the stirring speed according to the concentration of slightly dissolved oxygen, the accurate matching between the stirring process and the concentration of slightly dissolved oxygen is ensured, the uniform distribution of slightly dissolved oxygen is further improved, and the aging accelerating effect is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of fruit vinegar aging acceleration devices, in particular to a device for accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar using slightly dissolved oxygen. Background Art

[0002] Fruit vinegar is a liquid product made from fruit, fruit scraps, or concentrated juice (pulp) through alcoholic and acetic fermentation. It has a wide range of uses, including as a condiment, health supplement, and beverage. Freshly fermented fruit vinegar has drawbacks such as high irritation, poor mellowness, and a weak ester aroma. Therefore, it requires aging to reduce its irritation, mellow it, and enhance its ester aroma. Traditional natural aging methods for fruit vinegar manufacturers require over six months to complete, which is time-consuming and unsuitable for large-scale production.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a device that can accelerate the aging of fruit vinegar and shorten the aging cycle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical issues of accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar, the present invention provides a device for accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar using slightly dissolved oxygen. This device, based on the principle of oak barrel aging, accelerates the aging of fruit vinegar by providing a tank, a slightly dissolved oxygen meter, and a stirring mechanism. For example, the stirring mechanism in the device automatically adjusts the stirring speed based on the slightly dissolved oxygen concentration, ensuring efficient dissolved oxygen production and a precise match between the stirring process and the slightly dissolved oxygen concentration, further improving the uniform distribution of the slightly dissolved oxygen and optimizing the aging effect.

[0005] The utility model provides a device for accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar with slightly dissolved oxygen, which mainly includes the following structures:

[0006] A tank for storing fruit vinegar, comprising a cylinder and a cylinder bottom and a cylinder cover located at both ends of the cylinder; an inlet and a detection port are provided on the cylinder of the tank; a sealing plate of a shape and size adapted thereto is provided at the inlet; a micro-dissolved oxygen meter is connected to the detection port; and a feed port is provided on the sealing plate;

[0007] It also includes: a plug body, the plug body cooperates with the feed port;

[0008] and a stirring mechanism connected to the sealing plate.

[0009] Preferably, the stirring mechanism comprises:

[0010] A stirring shaft and a motor, a sealing plate having a through hole for the stirring shaft to pass through, the stirring shaft passes through the through hole on the sealing plate and is connected to the output shaft of the motor through a coupling, and the motor is connected to the sealing plate;

[0011] It also includes two sets of linearly arranged stirring parts, the stirring parts cooperate with the stirring shaft;

[0012] Both sets of stirring parts include:

[0013] A fixed ring, which is coaxially fixed to the stirring shaft, and has stirring rods hinged on both sides of the fixed ring;

[0014] The movable ring has connecting rods hinged on both sides of the movable ring, the connecting rods correspond to the stirring rods one by one, and the end of the connecting rod away from the movable ring is hinged to the middle of the stirring rod; the elastic member is located between the fixed ring and the movable ring.

[0015] Preferably, the elastic member is a spring, both ends of the spring are connected to the fixed ring and the movable ring respectively, and the spring is sleeved on the stirring shaft.

[0016] Preferably, the motor is electrically connected to the micro dissolved oxygen meter.

[0017] Preferably, the micro dissolved oxygen meter comprises:

[0018] Micro dissolved oxygen meter main body;

[0019] Wire, the wire is connected to the main body of the micro dissolved oxygen meter;

[0020] The probe extends through the detection port into the interior of the tank body, and is used to detect the oxygen content in the fruit vinegar inside the tank body;

[0021] The blocking pad is connected to the outer wall of the conductor and is used to block the detection port.

[0022] Preferably, a discharge tap is provided at the lower portion of the cylinder cover on the tank body.

[0023] Preferably, the tank body is any one of a stainless steel tank, a plastic tank, an oak tank, a ceramic tank, and a tempered glass tank.

[0024] The device of the present application is based on the principle of accelerating the aging of products with slightly dissolved oxygen in oak barrels, and the improvement is made so that the improved structure is suitable for rapid aging of fruit vinegar. The principle of accelerating the aging of products with slightly dissolved oxygen in oak barrels is as follows: oak barrels have the function of permeating slightly dissolved oxygen. In the production process of alcoholic products, they serve as aging containers, which can not only give the products rich special aromas such as vanilla and caramel, but also accelerate the aging of alcoholic products and shorten the aging time. However, after the material of the oak barrel changes, its aging effect needs to be achieved through a specific structure. Therefore, the device of the present application is provided with components such as a slightly dissolved oxygen structure and a stirring mechanism to enhance the aging effect. Even if the material of the tank body changes, it can still play the role of accelerating aging. Of course, the use of oak barrels is the preferred solution in the present application.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and effects:

[0026] (1) By combining the tank with a micro-dissolved oxygen meter, the operator can obtain the micro-dissolved oxygen concentration in the fruit vinegar tank; the stirring mechanism can automatically adjust the stirring speed according to the micro-dissolved oxygen concentration, ensuring the precise matching of the stirring process and the micro-dissolved oxygen concentration, further improving the uniform distribution of micro-dissolved oxygen, and optimizing the aging effect.

[0027] (2) Setting parameters for the micro-dissolved oxygen meter, for example, setting the oxygen content to two critical values of 2 mg / L and 8 mg / L respectively. When the oxygen content of the fruit vinegar stored in the tank is lower than 2 mg / L, the motor is automatically started to control the stirring shaft to rotate. When the oxygen content of the fruit vinegar stored in the tank is higher than 8 mg / L, the motor is automatically turned off, ensuring that the micro-dissolved oxygen concentration of the fruit vinegar is always in an optimal state, thereby promoting the aging of the fruit vinegar.

[0028] (3) During the aging process, when the stirring shaft rotates, it drives the stirring rod and the connecting rod to rotate, increasing the contact area between the vinegar and oxygen and improving the uniform distribution of slightly dissolved oxygen, thereby optimizing the aging effect and improving the flavor and quality of the vinegar.

[0029] (4) When the vinegar needs to be replenished, the plug can be removed and the vinegar can be easily replenished through the feed port using a funnel or other existing equipment;

[0030] (5) Cleaning and disassembly of the stirring part. When the stirring part needs to be cleaned, the sealing plate is disassembled. When the stirring rod contacts the inlet, the spring stretches the moving ring downward, causing the angle between the stirring rod and the connecting rod to change. At this time, the two stirring rods move closer to each other, and the stirring shaft is taken out from the inside of the tank for easy cleaning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the sealing plate and feed port of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the inlet and detection port of the utility model.

[0034] Figure 4 The internal structure of the tank body of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 .

[0035] Figure 5 The internal structure of the tank of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0036] Reference numerals:

[0037] 1. Tank body; 10. Inlet; 100. Inspection port; 11. Sealing plate;

[0038] 12. Micro dissolved oxygen meter; 120. Wire; 121. Sealing pad; 122. Probe;

[0039] 13. Feed inlet; 14. Discharge faucet;

[0040] 2. Plug body;

[0041] 3. Stirring shaft; 30. Fixed ring; 31. Stirring rod; 32. Moving ring; 33. Connecting rod;

[0042] 4. Spring;

[0043] 5. Motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0045] Example 1:

[0046] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the utility model provides a tank for aging fruit vinegar with slightly dissolved oxygen, comprising:

[0047] A tank body 1 for storing fruit vinegar comprises a cylinder body and a cylinder bottom and a cylinder cover located at both ends of the cylinder body; an inlet 10 and a detection port 100 are provided on the cylinder body of the tank body 1; a sealing plate 11 of a shape and size adapted thereto is provided at the inlet 10; a micro-dissolved oxygen meter 12 is connected to the detection port 100; and a feed port 13 is provided on the sealing plate 11;

[0048] It also includes: a plug body 2, which cooperates with the feed port 13;

[0049] and a stirring mechanism connected to the sealing plate 11. The stirring mechanism is used to stir the fruit vinegar in the tank body 1 so as to increase the slightly dissolved oxygen rate of the fruit vinegar.

[0050] Optionally, in some embodiments, the sealing plate 11 is detachably connected to the inlet 10 .

[0051] The stirring mechanism includes:

[0052] A stirring shaft 3 and a motor 5, wherein the motor (5) is located above a sealing plate (11), and a through hole is provided on the sealing plate 11 for the stirring shaft 3 to pass through. The stirring shaft 3 passes through the through hole on the sealing plate 11 and is connected to the output shaft of the motor 5 via a coupling;

[0053] It also includes two sets of linearly arranged stirring parts, which cooperate with the stirring shaft 3;

[0054] Both sets of stirring parts include:

[0055] A fixing ring 30 is coaxially fixed to the stirring shaft 3, and stirring rods 31 are hinged on both sides of the fixing ring 30;

[0056] The movable ring 32 has connecting rods 33 hinged on both sides of the movable ring 32. The connecting rods 33 correspond to the stirring rods 31 one by one. The end of the connecting rod 33 away from the movable ring 32 is hinged to the middle of the stirring rod 31; the elastic member is located between the fixed ring 30 and the movable ring 32.

[0057] The elastic member is a spring 4 , both ends of which are connected to a fixed ring 30 and a movable ring 32 respectively. The spring 4 is sleeved on the stirring shaft 3 .

[0058] The motor 5 is electrically connected to the micro-dissolved oxygen meter 12 .

[0059] Micro dissolved oxygen meter 12 includes:

[0060] Micro dissolved oxygen meter main body;

[0061] Wire 120, wire 120 is connected to the main body of the micro dissolved oxygen meter;

[0062] The probe 122 extends through the detection port 100 into the interior of the tank 1. The probe 122 is used to detect the oxygen content in the fruit vinegar inside the tank 1.

[0063] The blocking pad 121 is connected to the outer wall of the wire 120 and is used to block the detection port 100 .

[0064] A discharge tap 14 is provided at the lower portion of the cylinder cover on the tank body 1 .

[0065] The tank body is any one of a stainless steel tank, a plastic tank, an oak tank, a ceramic tank, and a tempered glass tank.

[0066] Working principle:

[0067] Micro-dissolved oxygen control: the tank body 1 is used to store fruit vinegar. The feed port 13 and the detection port 100 provided thereon are respectively used to realize the inlet and outlet of fruit vinegar and the monitoring of micro-dissolved oxygen concentration. The probe 122 of the micro-dissolved oxygen meter 12 extends through the detection port 100 into the interior of the tank body 1 to accurately control the micro-dissolved oxygen concentration in the tank body 1;

[0068] The probe 122 of the micro dissolved oxygen meter 12 is used for detection. When the oxygen content of the fruit vinegar stored in the tank body 1 is lower than 2 mg / L, the motor 5 is automatically started. When the oxygen content of the fruit vinegar stored in the tank body 1 is higher than 8 mg / L, the motor 5 is automatically shut down. Of course, the specific oxygen content parameter setting can also be carried out according to specific requirements.

[0069] Stirring is performed. When the motor 5 is started, the output shaft of the motor 5 rotates to drive the stirring shaft 3 to rotate. The motor 5 is electrically connected to the micro-dissolved oxygen meter 12 to achieve synchronous control of the stirring speed and the micro-dissolved oxygen concentration, ensuring that the stirring process is accurately matched with the micro-dissolved oxygen concentration. When the oxygen content is low, the output shaft of the motor 5 rotates relatively fast. When the oxygen content is high, the output shaft of the motor 5 rotates relatively slowly or stops rotating.

[0070] During the aging process, when the stirring shaft 3 rotates, the stirring rod 31 and the connecting rod 33 are driven to rotate, thereby increasing the contact area between the vinegar and oxygen and increasing the oxygen content in the vinegar, thereby achieving rapid aging of the vinegar.

[0071] Cleaning and disassembly of the stirring part. When the stirring part needs to be cleaned, the sealing plate 1 is removed. When the stirring rod 31 contacts the inlet, the spring 4 pulls the movable ring 32 downward, so that the angle between the stirring rod 31 and the connecting rod 33 changes. At this time, the two stirring rods 31 are close to each other, making it convenient to take the stirring shaft 3 out of the tank body 1 for cleaning.

[0072] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for aging fruit vinegar using slightly soluble oxygen, characterized in that: include: A tank body (1) for storing fruit vinegar, the tank body (1) comprising a cylinder body and a cylinder bottom and a cylinder cover located at both ends of the cylinder body; an inlet (10) and a detection port (100) are provided on the cylinder body of the tank body (1); a sealing plate (11) having a shape and size adapted thereto is provided at the inlet (10); a micro-dissolved oxygen meter (12) is connected to the detection port (100); and a feed port (13) is provided on the sealing plate (11); It also includes: a plug body (2), the plug body (2) cooperates with the feed port (13); and a stirring mechanism connected to the sealing plate (11).

2. The device for accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar with slightly soluble oxygen according to claim 1, wherein: The stirring mechanism includes: A stirring shaft (3) and a motor (5), wherein the motor (5) is located above a sealing plate (11), and a through hole is provided on the sealing plate (11) for the stirring shaft (3) to pass through. The stirring shaft (3) passes through the through hole on the sealing plate (11) and is connected to the output shaft of the motor (5) via a coupling; It also includes two sets of linearly arranged stirring parts, which are matched with the stirring shaft (3); Both mixing sections include: A fixed ring (30), the fixed ring (30) is coaxially fixed with the stirring shaft (3), and stirring rods (31) are hinged on both sides of the fixed ring (30); A movable ring (32), connecting rods (33) are hinged on both sides of the movable ring (32), the connecting rods (33) correspond to the stirring rods (31) one by one, and one end of the connecting rod (33) away from the movable ring (32) is hinged to the middle of the stirring rod (31); an elastic member, the elastic member is located between the fixed ring (30) and the movable ring (32).

3. The device for accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar with slightly soluble oxygen according to claim 2, wherein: The elastic member is a spring (4), both ends of the spring (4) are connected to the fixed ring (30) and the movable ring (32) respectively, and the spring (4) is sleeved on the stirring shaft (3).

4. The device for accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar with slightly soluble oxygen according to claim 2, wherein: The motor (5) is electrically connected to the micro-dissolved oxygen meter (12).

5. The device for accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar with slightly soluble oxygen according to claim 1, characterized in that: Micro dissolved oxygen meter (12) includes: Micro dissolved oxygen meter main body; A wire (120), the wire (120) is connected to the main body of the micro-dissolved oxygen meter; a probe (122) for detecting the oxygen content in the fruit vinegar inside the tank (1), the probe (122) extending through the detection port (100) into the interior of the tank (1); A sealing pad (121) is used for sealing the detection port (100), and the sealing pad (121) is connected to the outer wall of the wire (120).

6. The device for accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar with slightly soluble oxygen according to claim 1, characterized in that: A discharge tap (14) is provided at the lower portion of the cylinder cover on the tank body (1).

7. The device for accelerating the aging of fruit vinegar with slightly soluble oxygen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tank body is any one of a stainless steel tank, a plastic tank, an oak tank, a ceramic tank, and a tempered glass tank.

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