Extraction tank for grape seed shell powder

Abstract

The utility model relates to an extraction tank for grape seed shell powder, and belongs to the technical field of extraction equipment. The extraction tank comprises an extraction tank body and a filter, a material port for pouring materials is formed in the top of the extraction tank body, a feeding pipe for inputting an extracting solution is arranged on one side of the material port, and a stirring mechanism for stirring a mixed solution is arranged in the extraction tank body. The stirring mechanism comprises a steam pipeline communicated with high-pressure steam and a steam joint arranged at the end part of the steam pipeline, the steam joint is provided with at least two steam outlets, and the steam outlets are vertical to the axis of the extraction tank body. The stirring mechanism has the effect of improving the stirring efficiency of the extraction tank body, and compared with a stirring mechanism in the prior art, the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of extraction equipment, and in particular to an extraction tank for grape seed shell powder. Background Art

[0002] The main component of grape seed extract is proanthocyanidins, currently the most powerful water-soluble antioxidant among natural products. They effectively scavenge free radicals and have strong anti-aging, beauty, and immunity-boosting properties. Proanthocyanidins are primarily found in the grape seed shell, but extracting them from the inner shell is difficult when using the whole grape seed as the raw material. To improve extraction efficiency, the grape seed is typically separated from the kernel and then ground into a powder.

[0003] In existing technology, proanthocyanidins are typically extracted using an extraction tank equipped with rotating stirring blades. The specific extraction process involves pouring powdered grape seed shell material and extract into the tank sequentially, then activating the stirring blades to mix the material and extract. In current factory production, to extract large quantities of proanthocyanidins at once, the grape seed extraction tanks are typically built to a depth of over 5 meters.

[0004] In the aforementioned technologies, the material and extract are typically concentrated at the bottom of the extraction tank, which typically features a rotating clamshell structure. Commercially available agitator shafts extend downward from the top of the tank, resulting in a deep depth within the extraction tube. This places high demands on the shaft's rigidity and strength. Furthermore, the agitator blades at the bottom are subject to significant torque, making them susceptible to breakage. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to evenly stir the material in a high extraction tank, the present application provides an extraction tank for grape seed shell powder.

[0006] The present application provides an extraction tank for grape seed shell powder using the following technical solution:

[0007] A grape seed shell powder extraction tank comprises an extraction tank body and a filter. A material port for pouring material is provided at the top of the extraction tank body, and a feed pipe for inputting an extract is provided on one side of the material port. A stirring mechanism for stirring a mixed liquid is provided in the extraction tank body. The stirring mechanism comprises a steam pipe connected to high-pressure steam and a steam joint provided at the end of the steam pipe. The steam joint has at least two steam outlets, and the steam outlets are arranged perpendicular to the axis of the extraction tank body.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to stir the material, high-pressure steam is input into the extraction tank along the steam pipe and output to the extraction liquid from the steam joint. The high-pressure steam stirs the extraction liquid, so that the material and the extraction liquid are stirred synchronously, forming a stirring effect, improving the extraction efficiency. At the same time, the high-pressure steam can increase the temperature of the extraction liquid, further improving the extraction effect.

[0009] Optionally, the stirring mechanism further includes a plurality of groups of submersible mixers circumferentially arranged on the inner wall of the extraction tank, the output ports of the submersible mixers are all arranged horizontally, and the output ports of the plurality of groups of submersible mixers form a circulation loop.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, a submersible mixer is set on the inner wall of the extraction tank, so that the extraction liquid on the outer edge is stirred, and multiple groups of submersible mixers are arranged in a circulation loop, so that the extraction liquid in the extraction tank can be in a circulating state, and its cooperation with high-pressure steam further improves the stirring effect.

[0011] Optionally, the bottom of the extraction tank body has a material discharge hole and a rotating cover for covering the bottom opening. The rotating cover has a storage chamber on the inner side of the extraction tank body. The top of the storage chamber is sequentially provided with a first screen for blocking the material and a filter plate for the extract to enter the storage chamber. The filter plate is evenly provided with flow holes for the extract to enter. A first delivery pipe is provided on the other side of the rotating cover, and the two ends of the first delivery pipe are respectively connected to the storage chamber and the filter.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, after the material and the extract are stirred, the proanthocyanidins have dissolved in the extract, the extract is transported to the filter through the first conveying pipe, and the proanthocyanidins are obtained by filtering through the filter. The setting of the first screen can block the material and reduce the probability of the material entering the first conveying pipe.

[0013] Optionally, the rotating cover is hingedly mounted on the extraction tank body, and a locking assembly for locking the rotating cover is provided on the extraction tank body. The locking assembly includes a locking ring rotatably mounted on the extraction tank body and a locking drive member that drives the locking ring to rotate. A plurality of locking blocks are circumferentially arranged on the outer side of the rotating cover body, and the locking ring has locking blocks that cooperate and abut against the locking blocks one by one, and adjacent locking blocks have insertion grooves for inserting the locking blocks.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, a connection method between the rotary cover and the extraction tank body is disclosed. When all the extracted liquid is output, the rotary cover is opened, so that the material can automatically fall out of the extraction tank, and the material unloading is more convenient. At the same time, when the rotary cover is re-closed, the rotary cover is first rotated so that the locking block is inserted into the insertion slot accordingly, and then the locking drive part is started to drive the locking ring to rotate horizontally, so that the locking block and the locking block correspond in the height direction.

[0015] Optionally, the extraction tank body is further provided with a second collecting pipe and a second conveying pipe provided at the end of the second collecting pipe and passing through the extraction tank body, and a second screen for blocking materials is sleeved on the outer side of the second collecting pipe.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the second collecting tube and the storage chamber simultaneously perform the recovery and filtration work of the extract, thereby improving the extraction efficiency and reducing the waste of raw materials and energy consumption.

[0017] Optionally, the second collecting tube is arranged along the axial direction of the extraction tank.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the second collecting tube is arranged along the axial direction of the extraction tank body, that is, the second collecting tube is arranged vertically, which can better adapt to the space limitation in the extraction tank compared with the horizontal arrangement.

[0019] Optionally, the second delivery pipe and the first delivery pipe are both connected to a recovery pipe, the recovery pipe is connected to the filter, and the output end of the filter is provided with a circulation pipe connected to the top of the extraction tank and a driving pump body for delivering the extraction liquid.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the extract is output from the extraction tank under the action of the second delivery pipe and the first delivery pipe, the proanthocyanidins in the extract are extracted through the filter, and then the extract is circulated back into the extraction tank by driving the pump body, thereby improving the utilization rate of the extract and reducing production costs.

[0021] Optionally, a heating layer and a heat-insulating layer are sequentially provided on the outside of the extraction tank body, the heating layer is provided with a steam input pipe connected to high-temperature steam, and the heat-insulating layer is filled with heat-insulating material.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the heating layer can heat the temperature inside the extraction tank, thereby improving the efficiency of dissolving anthocyanins into the extract. The setting of the insulation layer can stabilize the temperature of the heating layer, thereby reducing the production cost of transporting high-temperature steam.

[0023] Optionally, a cooling component for maintaining the temperature of the extraction tank body is further included, the cooling component including a condenser, the output end and the input end of the condenser are respectively provided with a first cooling pipe and a second cooling pipe connected to the inner cavity of the extraction tank body, and the first cooling pipe and the second cooling pipe are both provided with a one-way valve.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up the cooling component, when the temperature inside the extraction tank exceeds the appropriate extraction temperature, the cooling component is started to transport the high-temperature gas in the extraction tank along the first cooling pipe to the output end of the condenser, and then after cooling, it is returned to the extraction tank through the second cooling pipe, ensuring that the temperature inside the extraction tank is always at the required extraction temperature.

[0025] Optionally, a cleaning pipe is further provided on the outer side of the top of the extraction tank body, and the cleaning pipe corresponds to the material port.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution and the corresponding settings of the cleaning pipe and the material port, after the extraction is completed and the material and extract are all taken out, the cleaning pipe is started to flush the inner wall of the extraction tank and flush the material adhering to the inner wall of the extraction tank.

[0027] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] The present application uses a steam pipe to replace the stirring structure of the prior art, which can simultaneously achieve heating and stirring of the extract, and reduces costs compared to the stirring method using a motor stirring rod;

[0029] The present application is able to stir the outside of the extract by setting up multiple groups of submersible mixers, thereby further improving the stirring effect;

[0030] The present application can maintain the temperature inside the extraction tank by setting up a cooling component, thereby ensuring that the temperature inside the extraction tank is at a suitable extraction temperature. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the locking assembly in an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the recycling component in the embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cooling assembly in an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals: 1. extraction tank; 11. material port; 12. feeding pipe; 13. material discharge hole; 14. hinge seat; 15. locking assembly; 151. locking ring; 1511. locking block; 1512. insertion groove; 152. locking drive member; 16. stirring mechanism; 161. steam pipe; 162. steam joint; 163. submersible mixer; 164. fixing plate; 17. cleaning pipe; 2. filter; 3. rotating cover; 31. hinged rod; 32. Locking block; 33. Storage chamber; 34. First delivery pipe; 35. Filter plate; 351. Circulation hole; 36. First screen; 4. Second extraction member; 41. Second collection pipe; 42. Second delivery pipe; 43. Second screen; 44. Recovery pipe; 45. Circulation pipe; 46. Drive pump body; 5. Heating layer; 51. Steam input pipe; 6. Insulation layer; 7. Cooling assembly; 71. Condenser; 72. First cooling pipe; 73. Second cooling pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following is combined with Figure 1-5 This application is described in further detail.

[0038] The embodiment of the present application discloses an extraction tank for grape seed shell powder.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 , an extraction tank for grape seed shell powder, comprising an extraction tank body 1 for mixing materials and extracting liquid and a filter 2 for filtering the extracting liquid.

[0040] The extraction tank 1 is a vertically arranged cylindrical tank with a material inlet 11 at its top for pouring material. A feed pipe 12 is also provided on one side of the material inlet 11. One end of the feed pipe 12 extends into the extraction tank 1 and the other end is connected to a tank storing the extract. The extract is delivered to the extraction tank 1 by a pump.

[0041] The bottom of the extraction tank 1 has a material discharge hole 13 and a rotating lid 3 for covering the discharge hole 13. The rotating lid 3 is a circular cover plate with a hinged rod 31 on the side facing away from the extraction tank 1. A hinged seat 14 is fixed to the bottom outer wall of the extraction tank 1, which engages with the hinged rod 31. In this embodiment, the hinged rod 31 rotates by driving an oil cylinder. To enhance the stability of the rotating lid 3 and the extraction tank 1, a locking assembly 15 is also provided at the bottom of the extraction tank 1 for locking the rotating lid 3.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The locking assembly 15 includes a locking ring 151 rotatably mounted on the bottom of the extraction tank 1 and a locking driver 152 that drives the locking ring 151 to rotate. The inner diameter of the locking ring 151 is larger than the outer diameter of the rotating cover 3. A plurality of locking blocks 1511 are circumferentially arranged on the inner bottom wall of the locking ring 151 along the axis of the extraction tank 1. The locking blocks 1511 are integrally formed with the locking ring 151, and insertion slots 1512 are formed between adjacent locking blocks 1511.

[0043] The outer wall of the rotating cover 3 is circumferentially provided with locking blocks 32 corresponding one-to-one with the insertion slots 1512. The insertion slots 1512 and the locking blocks 32 are of matching size. When the rotating cover 3 is rotated to a horizontal state under the action of the oil cylinder, the locking blocks 32 are inserted into the insertion slots 1512. At this time, the locking blocks 32 are located above the locking blocks 1511 in the vertical direction. The locking drive 152 is activated, and the locking ring 151 rotates horizontally along the axis of the extraction tank body 1. The rotation stops after the locking blocks 1511 and the locking blocks 32 are aligned in the vertical direction. The locking blocks 1511 support and lock the locking blocks 32, thereby improving the connection stability between the rotating cover 3 and the extraction tank body 1.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The extraction tank body 1 is provided with a stirring mechanism 16 for stirring the material and the extract. The stirring mechanism 16 includes a steam pipe 161 passing through the top of the extraction tank body 1, a steam joint 162 provided at the end of the steam pipe 161, and a submerged mixer 163 fixed to the inner wall of the extraction tank body 1.

[0045] The steam pipe 161 is coaxially arranged with the axis of the extraction tank body 1, and its length is approximately three-quarters of the extraction tank body 1, so that after the material and the extract are poured in, the mixed liquid surface of the two substances can submerge the steam joint 162. The steam pipe 161 is connected to the high-pressure steam at the top outside the extraction tank body 1, and the steam pipe 161 is fixedly connected to the steam joint 162 at the bottom inside the extraction tank body 1. The top of the steam joint 162 is connected to the steam pipe 161, and the bottom has at least two steam outlets. The steam outlet and the output direction are perpendicular to the axis of the steam pipe 161, so that the high-temperature steam can better stir the extract. In this embodiment, the steam joint 162 has two steam outlets symmetrical along the axis.

[0046] The submersible mixers 163 have the same structure as conventional submersible propellers. Their power cords extend from the top plate of the extraction tank 1 to the outside. A mounting plate 164 for the submersible mixers 163 is fixed to the inner wall of the extraction tank 1. Multiple mounting plates 164 are evenly spaced along the axis of the extraction tank 1. The output shafts of the submersible mixers 163 are arranged horizontally, forming a circular circulation loop. Multiple submersible mixers 163 are used to achieve mixing of the liquid mixture.

[0047] The side of the rotating cover 3 facing the extraction tank body 1 has a storage chamber 33. The storage chamber 33 is a conical cavity with its apex facing downward. The outer wall of the rotating cover 3 has a first delivery pipe 34 connected to the storage chamber 33. The axis of the first delivery pipe 34 is coaxial with the storage chamber 33. The top of the storage chamber 33 is provided with a filter plate 35 and a first screen 36 in the vertical direction from low to high. The filter plate 35 is a metal plate fixed to the rotating cover 3. The filter plate 35 is evenly provided with flow holes 351 for the extraction liquid to flow into the storage chamber 33. The first screen 36 is fixed to the top of the filter plate 35 by a metal ring frame. The mesh of the first screen 36 is smaller than the mesh of the flow hole 351, so as to reduce the probability of material entering the storage chamber 33 and causing blockage.

[0048] In order to adapt to the rotation of the rotating cover 3 , the first delivery pipe 34 is a metal hose with deformation capability. One end of the first delivery pipe 34 away from the rotating cover 3 is connected to the filter 2 .

[0049] The inner wall of the extraction tank body 1 is also provided with a second extraction member 4 for collecting the extraction liquid. The second extraction member 4 includes a second collecting tube 41 and a second delivery tube 42 provided at the end of the second collecting tube 41. The second collecting tube 41 is a vertically arranged circular tube, and its entirety is located on the bottom inner wall of the extraction tank body 1. The second collecting tube 41 is evenly provided with flow holes 351 for the extraction liquid to flow in. In order to reduce the material from entering the second delivery tube 42, a second screen 43 for blocking the material is also provided on the outside of the second collecting tube 41. The second screen 43 is annular and has sieve holes of the same size as the first screen 36. A valve body for controlling liquid delivery is installed on both collection tubes.

[0050] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 The other end of the second delivery pipe 42 is connected to a recovery pipe 44, and the first delivery pipe 34 is also connected to the recovery pipe 44. The output end of the recovery pipe 44 is connected to the filter 2. In this embodiment, the output end of the recovery pipe 44 is divided into two filters 2. The output ends of the two filters 2 are reunited and are provided with a circulation pipe 45 connected to the top of the extraction tank body 1. The filtered extract is returned to the extraction tank body 1 by driving the pump body 46, realizing the recycling of the extract.

[0051] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 The outer wall of the extraction tank 1 is sequentially covered with a heating layer 5 and an insulation layer 6. A heating chamber is formed between the heating layer 5 and the outer wall of the extraction tank 1. A steam inlet pipe 51 is provided on the heating layer 5, connecting to the heating chamber. The other end of the steam inlet pipe 51 is connected to a device that generates high-temperature steam. The heating layer 5 heats the extraction tank 1, thereby improving extraction efficiency.

[0052] The insulation layer 6 is filled with insulation material, which may be rock wool, glass wool, polystyrene board, silicate board, etc. The insulation layer 6 stabilizes the temperature of the heating layer 5 and reduces energy consumption.

[0053] The present application also includes a cooling assembly 7 for maintaining the temperature inside the extraction tank 1. The cooling assembly 7 includes a condenser 71, a first cooling pipe 72, and a second cooling pipe 73. The extraction tank 1 is longer than 5 meters and spans two floors in the production plant. The condenser 71 is located on the top floor of the extraction tank 1.

[0054] A first cooling pipe 72 and a second cooling pipe 73 respectively connect the output and input ends of condenser 71. The other ends of both cooling pipes are connected to the top of extraction tank 1. When the temperature inside extraction tank 1 exceeds the required extraction temperature, the high-temperature gas is transported to the input end of condenser 71 via second cooling pipe 73. After cooling in condenser 71, the high-temperature gas is then transported to extraction tank 1 via first cooling pipe 72. To ensure the direction of gas flow, both cooling pipes are equipped with one-way valves.

[0055] A cleaning pipe 17 is also installed on the outside of the top of the extraction tank body 1. One end of the cleaning pipe 17 corresponds to the material port 11, and the other end is connected to the clean water source. The clean water is transported to the cleaning pipe 17 through the pump body and finally sprayed out from the end of the cleaning pipe 17 to flush the inner wall of the extraction tank body 1.

[0056] The working principle of the grape seed shell powder extraction tank according to the embodiment of the present application is as follows: the cover 3 is rotated to cover the feed hole 13 and locked by the locking assembly 15. High-temperature steam is input to the heating layer 5 to heat the extraction tank body 1. The extraction liquid and the material are poured into the extraction tank body 1 in sequence. After the liquid level of the extraction liquid submersible mixer 163 is submerged, the submersible mixer 163 is started to stir the mixed liquid.

[0057] Then, high-pressure steam is input into the steam pipe 161 to stir the central axis area of ​​the extract; after the stirring is completed, the valve bodies of the first delivery pipe 34 and the second delivery pipe 42 are opened, and the mixed liquid is transported to the filter 2 to filter out the proanthocyanidins. After that, the extract is input into the extraction tank 1 through the recovery pipe 44 and the drive pump body 46, and the above operation is repeated for secondary extraction;

[0058] During the extraction process, the temperature inside the extraction tank body 1 is detected by a temperature detector. When the temperature is high, the cooling component 7 is started to cool the temperature inside the extraction tank body 1.

[0059] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An extraction tank for grape seed shell powder, comprising an extraction tank body (1) and a filter (2), wherein a material port (11) for pouring material is provided on the top of the extraction tank body (1), and a feed pipe (12) for inputting extracting liquid is provided on one side of the material port (11), characterized in that: The extraction tank body (1) is provided with a stirring mechanism (16) for stirring the mixed liquid. The stirring mechanism (16) comprises a steam pipe (161) for communicating with steam and a steam joint (162) provided at the end of the steam pipe (161). The steam joint (162) has at least two steam outlets, and the steam outlets are arranged perpendicularly to the axis of the extraction tank body (1).

2. The extraction tank for grape seed shell powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (16) further comprises a plurality of groups of submersible mixers (163) circumferentially arranged on the inner wall of the extraction tank (1), the output ports of the submersible mixers (163) are all arranged horizontally, and the output ports of the plurality of groups of submersible mixers (163) form a circulation loop.

3. The extraction tank for grape seed shell powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the extraction tank body (1) is provided with a material discharge hole (13) and a rotating cover (3) for covering the material discharge hole (13); the rotating cover (3) is provided with a storage chamber (33) on one side facing the inside of the extraction tank body (1); the top of the storage chamber (33) is provided with a first screen (36) for blocking the material and a filter plate (35) for the extraction liquid to enter the storage chamber (33); the filter plate (35) is evenly provided with flow holes (351) for the extraction liquid to enter, and the other side of the rotating cover (3) is provided with a first delivery pipe (34); the two ends of the first delivery pipe (34) are respectively connected to the storage chamber (33) and the filter (2).

4. The extraction tank for grape seed shell powder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotary cover (3) is hingedly mounted on the extraction tank body (1), and a locking assembly (15) for locking the rotary cover (3) is provided on the extraction tank body (1). The locking assembly (15) includes a locking ring (151) rotatably mounted on the extraction tank body (1) and a locking driving member (152) for driving the locking ring (151) to rotate. A plurality of locking blocks (32) are circumferentially arranged on the outer side of the rotary cover (3). The locking ring (151) has locking blocks (1511) that are matched and abutted against the locking blocks (32) one by one, and adjacent locking blocks (1511) have insertion slots (1512) for inserting the locking blocks (32).

5. The extraction tank for grape seed shell powder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The extraction tank body (1) is further provided with a second collecting pipe (41) and a second conveying pipe (42) provided at the end of the second collecting pipe (41) and passing through the extraction tank body (1). The outer side of the second collecting pipe (41) is provided with a second screen (43) for blocking materials.

6. The extraction tank for grape seed shell powder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second collecting tube (41) is arranged along the axial direction of the extraction tank (1).

7. The extraction tank for grape seed shell powder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second delivery pipe (42) and the first delivery pipe (34) are both connected to a recovery pipe (44), and the recovery pipe (44) is connected to the filter (2). The output end of the filter (2) is provided with a circulation pipe (45) connected to the top of the extraction tank (1) and a driving pump body (46) for extracting liquid.

8. The extraction tank for grape seed shell powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating layer (5) and a heat-insulating layer (6) are sequentially provided on the outside of the extraction tank body (1); the heating layer (5) is provided with a steam input pipe (51) for communicating with steam; and the heat-insulating layer (6) is filled with heat-insulating material.

9. The extraction tank for grape seed shell powder according to claim 8, characterized in that: The invention also includes a cooling assembly (7) for maintaining the temperature of the extraction tank body (1), wherein the cooling assembly (7) includes a condenser (71), and the output end and the input end of the condenser (71) are respectively provided with a first cooling pipe (72) and a second cooling pipe (73) connected to the inner cavity of the extraction tank body (1), and the first cooling pipe (72) and the second cooling pipe (73) are both provided with a one-way valve body.

10. The extraction tank for grape seed shell powder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cleaning pipe (17) is further provided on the outside of the top of the extraction tank (1), and the cleaning pipe (17) corresponds to the material port (11).

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