Small X-ray irradiation device for improving irradiation uniformity of bottled wine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a small X-ray irradiation device for improving irradiation uniformity of bottled wine. Comprising a sliding rail, a plurality of sliding block platforms arranged on the sliding rail in a sliding mode, and a first transmission system which is in transmission connection with the sliding block platforms so that the sliding block platforms can move on the sliding rail. The tray is rotatably arranged on the sliding block platform; and the second transmission system is in transmission connection with the tray so as to enable the tray to rotate. Bottled wine is placed on the tray, the tray moves along the sliding rail along with the sliding block platform, and meanwhile, the tray also rotates, so that the bottled wine rotates while translating, multiple bottles of bottled wine are subjected to the same irradiation dose, bottle bodies are uniformly irradiated, and the problems of non-uniform dose among bottles and non-uniform color change of the bottle bodies are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of liquor aging equipment, in particular to a small X-ray irradiation device for improving the irradiation uniformity of bottled liquor. Background Art

[0002] X-ray irradiation is a technology that uses X-rays generated by an X-ray tube to ionize the inside of the irradiated material, thereby achieving sterilization, modification and other effects. Similar technologies include gamma ray irradiation using radioactive isotopes and electron beam irradiation using electron accelerators.

[0003] Irradiation can accelerate redox reactions within liquor, creating an effect similar to aging. For example, CN115044447B discloses a method for aging Maotai-flavor liquor using electron beam irradiation, while CN104182572B proposes a method for optimizing the gamma-ray irradiation process for liquor.

[0004] Currently, there is no equipment that utilizes miniaturized X-ray irradiation devices for aging liquor. This may be due to two factors. First, miniaturized X-ray irradiation devices use X-ray tubes to generate radiation, which can result in significant uneven radiation dose rates within a small space due to factors such as the heel effect and distance. Therefore, it is difficult to ensure consistent doses when processing multiple bottles of liquor simultaneously, while processing only one or two bottles wastes a significant amount of radiation energy. Second, irradiation can cause discoloration of the bottles through ionization. For example, most glass will turn brown after irradiation, and the surface of white porcelain bottles may turn yellow. Therefore, wine bottled in fixed, light-colored bottles will appear darker on one side and lighter on the other after irradiation, affecting its appearance.

[0005] Several irradiation devices designed specifically for irradiating liquor have emerged in the field of electron beam irradiation. CN115044447B discloses a method for aging Maotai-flavor liquor using electron beam irradiation, which involves placing the liquor into a stainless steel container for irradiation before bottling. CN218642707U also discloses an irradiation chamber designed to improve the quality of high-proof liquor. The chamber features a convenient loading and unloading frame, improving the overall efficiency of electron beam irradiation for bottled liquor.

[0006] Placing liquor in special containers for irradiation before bottling is suitable for large-scale processing in distilleries, but is unsuitable for small-batch processing within an X-ray irradiator. The reclaimer, a specialized device designed for electron beam irradiation, does not address the issue of bottles being dark on one side and shallow on the other. When used within an X-ray irradiator without a conveyor belt, uneven irradiation doses can also occur.

[0007] Therefore, it is urgent to develop a device that can be used in conjunction with a small X-ray irradiation device to process small batches of bottled wine to solve the problems of uneven dose between bottles and uneven discoloration of the bottle body. Utility Model Content

[0008] To this end, the present invention provides a small X-ray irradiation device for improving the irradiation uniformity of bottled wine, so as to solve one or more of the above-mentioned problems.

[0009] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0010] A small X-ray irradiation device for improving the irradiation uniformity of bottled wine, comprising:

[0011] Slide rails;

[0012] a plurality of slider platforms slidably disposed on the slide rail;

[0013] a first transmission system in transmission connection with the slider platform to enable the slider platform to move on the slide rail;

[0014] a tray rotatably disposed on the slider platform;

[0015] A second transmission system is drivingly connected to the tray to rotate the tray.

[0016] Furthermore, the first transmission system includes a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, a chain, a first ear bent plate and a second ear bent plate, the chain is hung on the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket, the first ear bent plate is installed on the chain, the second ear bent plate is installed on the slider platform, and the first ear bent plate is connected to the second ear bent plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the second transmission system includes a gear and a rack, the gear is rotatably arranged on the slider platform and the rotation axis of the gear is arranged vertically, the tray is arranged on the gear, and the rack is arranged along the extension direction of the slide rail and meshes with the gear.

[0018] Furthermore, at least one set of guide wheels is provided on the lower side of the slider platform, each set of guide wheels is provided with two V-shaped guide wheels and the slide rail is clamped between the two V-shaped guide wheels.

[0019] Furthermore, the slide rail is arranged in a ring shape, including straight line segments and arc segments.

[0020] The utility model has the following advantages:

[0021] The bottled wine is placed on a tray, which moves along the slide rail with the slider platform and rotates at the same time. This allows the bottled wine to rotate while moving horizontally, so that multiple bottles of bottled wine receive the same radiation dose and the bottle bodies are evenly irradiated, thus solving the problems of uneven dose between bottles and uneven discoloration of the bottle bodies.

[0022] The above summary is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present application will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can, without inventive effort, derive other implementation drawings based on the provided drawings.

[0024] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are intended solely to complement the contents disclosed herein and to facilitate understanding and reading by persons familiar with the art. They are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention may be implemented and therefore have no substantive technical significance. Any structural modifications, changes in proportions, or adjustments in size, provided they do not affect the efficacy and objectives of the present invention, shall remain within the scope of the technical contents disclosed herein.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a small X-ray irradiation device for improving the irradiation uniformity of bottled wine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a slider platform, tray, gear, second ear bent plate, and guide wheel of a small X-ray irradiation device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the sprocket, chain and first ear bent plate of the small X-ray irradiation device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] In the figure: 1-slide rail, 2-slider platform, 3-tray, 4-ray source, 5-driving sprocket, 6-driven sprocket, 7-chain, 8-first ear bent plate, 9-second ear bent plate, 10-gear, 11-rack, 12-waist-shaped plate, 13-guide wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Hereinafter, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

[0030] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a small X-ray irradiation device for improving the irradiation uniformity of bottled wine, including a slide rail 1, a plurality of slider platforms 2, a first transmission system, a tray 3, and a second transmission system. When the device is installed and used, the position of the slide rail 1 should ensure that the wine bottles on the tray 3 can pass through the irradiation area of ​​the radiation source 4. The slider platform 2 is installed on the slide rail 1 and can move along the extension direction of the slide rail 1. The first transmission system provides power for the slider platform 2 to slide along the slide rail 1. The tray 3 is rotatably arranged on the slider platform 2. Since the tray 3 is used to carry bottled wine, the tray 3 is generally placed horizontally (that is, the rotation axis of the tray 3 is a vertical axis). The second transmission system is used to provide power for the tray 3 to rotate around the axis.

[0031] The bottled wine is placed on the tray 3, which moves along the slide rail 1 along with the slider platform 2. At the same time, the tray 3 also rotates, so that the bottled wine rotates while moving horizontally, so that multiple bottles of bottled wine receive the same radiation dose and the bottle bodies are evenly irradiated, thereby solving the problems of uneven dose between bottles and uneven discoloration of the bottle bodies.

[0032] The first transmission system can adopt an existing transmission mechanism. In this embodiment, the first transmission system includes a driving sprocket 5, a driven sprocket 6, a chain 7, a first ear-bend plate 8, and a second ear-bend plate 9. The driving sprocket 5 and the driven sprocket 6 are both placed horizontally, and the rotation axes of the two sprockets are set vertically. The chain 7 is hung on the driving sprocket 5 and the driven sprocket 6. The first ear-bend plate 8 is installed on the chain 7, and a first ear-bend plate 8 is installed every few chain petals. The second ear-bend plate 9 is installed on the side of the slider platform 2 facing the chain 7. The first ear-bend plate 8 and the second ear-bend plate 9 are both L-shaped plates, and the two are connected by bolts or other connecting parts. In this way, the driving sprocket 5 drives the chain 7 to rotate, and the chain 7 drives the slider platform 2 to move through the two ear-bend plates, thereby causing the slider platform 2 to move on the slide rail 1.

[0033] Because the slider platform 2 and chain 7 are fixedly connected, the slide rail 1 in this embodiment is arranged in an annular configuration. This annular ring is formed by a rectangle and two semicircles, and includes both straight and arc segments. Furthermore, the slide rail 1 in this embodiment is located outside the chain 7 (i.e., outside the space enclosed by the chain 7). Because a toothed chain drive is used to drive the outer slider platform 2, when the curvature at the bend is positive, the smaller the turning radius of the chain 7, the greater the ratio of the bottle turning radius to the chain turning radius. Furthermore, the farther away from the radiation source 4, the lower the irradiation dose rate. When the minimum design distance between the bottle and the radiation source 4 remains unchanged, turning increases the distance between bottles not facing the radiation source. Taking into account the changes in the spacing between the bottles and the distance between the bottles and the radiation source caused by curvature, the slide rail 1 utilizes a combination of straight and arc segments. During operation, a portion of the straight segments of the slide rail 1 face the radiation direction, thereby improving radiation utilization.

[0034] The second transmission system can adopt an existing transmission mechanism. In this embodiment, the second transmission system includes a gear 10 and a rack 11; the gear 10 is rotatably arranged on the slider platform 2, and the rotation axis of the gear 10 is arranged vertically; the rack 11 is arranged along the extension direction of the slide rail 1 and meshes with the gear 10. In order to adapt to the first transmission system, the rack 11 is installed on the edge of a waist-shaped plate 12. When the slider platform 2 moves driven by the chain 7, the gear 10 meshing with the rack 11 will be forced to rotate around the axis, thereby rotating the tray 3 mounted on the gear 10. Generally, the tray 3 is fixed on the gear 10, and a downward extending rotating shaft is installed in the middle and lower part of the gear 10. The rotating shaft is fixed to the slider platform 2 through a bearing.

[0035] To extend the service life of the slide rail system, in this embodiment, two sets of guide wheels 13 are provided on the lower side of the slider platform 2. Each set of guide wheels 13 includes two V-shaped guide wheels, and the slide rail 1 is clamped between the two V-shaped guide wheels 13. The two sets of guide wheels 13 are arranged in an "eight" pattern (i.e., the four guide wheels are arranged in an isosceles trapezoidal pattern). The angle of the "eight" pattern is designed according to the geometry of the guide rail so that the guide wheels have a small clearance with the slide rail in both straight and arc sections. Several designs in the prior art have the following defects: if the four rectangular guide wheels clamp the slide rail in a straight section, they will get stuck in a curved section; if only one set of rotatable guide wheels connected to the slider by bearings is used, because each side has only one contact point with the slide rail when turning, the local friction force on the slide rail will be greater; and a single guide wheel located in the middle of the slide rail is prone to dust accumulation in the guide rail. The four fixed guide wheels 13 in the shape of an eight have the following advantages over several designs in the prior art: the design of "two V-shaped guide wheels as a group, and four guide wheels distributed in an isosceles trapezoidal shape" can scrape dust and the like from the surface of the slide rail during movement, keeping the guide rail surface clean, which can effectively extend the service life and reduce operating noise.

[0036] The bottled wine irradiation device of this embodiment can solve the problems of uneven irradiation dose between wine bottles and uneven color change of wine bottles in a miniaturized X-ray irradiation device at the same time; and the device is a purely mechanical device without components such as magnets, so there is no need to consider the problem of weakening of magnetism under irradiation.

[0037] In the description of this specification, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0040] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0041] The disclosure above provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present application. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components and settings of specific examples are described above. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present application. In addition, the present application may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0042] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and such modifications or substitutions should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A small X-ray irradiation device for improving the irradiation uniformity of bottled wine, characterized in that: include: Slide rails; a plurality of slider platforms slidably disposed on the slide rail; a first transmission system in transmission connection with the slider platform to enable the slider platform to move on the slide rail; a tray rotatably disposed on the slider platform; A second transmission system is drivingly connected to the tray to rotate the tray.

2. The small X-ray irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transmission system includes a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, a chain, a first ear bent plate and a second ear bent plate, the chain is hung on the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket, the first ear bent plate is installed on the chain, the second ear bent plate is installed on the slider platform, and the first ear bent plate is connected to the second ear bent plate.

3. The small X-ray irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second transmission system includes a gear and a rack, the gear is rotatably arranged on the slider platform and the rotation axis of the gear is arranged vertically, the tray is arranged on the gear, and the rack is arranged along the extension direction of the slide rail and meshes with the gear.

4. The small X-ray irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one set of guide wheels is provided on the lower side of the slider platform, each set of guide wheels is provided with two V-shaped guide wheels and the slide rail is clamped between the two V-shaped guide wheels.

5. The small X-ray irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail is arranged in a ring shape and includes a straight line segment and an arc segment.

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