Automatic coconut juice homogenizing and emulsifying device

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic coconut juice homogenizing and emulsifying device which comprises a tank body, a rotating shaft is rotationally arranged in the tank body, a plurality of stirring blades are arranged on the rotating shaft, one end of the rotating shaft penetrates through the tank body and is in driving connection with a motor, a vertical plate is arranged on one side of the tank body, a top plate and a supporting plate are arranged between the vertical plate and the tank body, and a light-transmitting sampling pipe is connected to the side face of the tank body. A laser detector transmitting tube is arranged on the bottom surface of the top plate, a laser detector receiving tube is arranged on the top surface of the supporting plate, an emulsification detection mechanism is arranged in the tank body, a feeding tube and a batching tube are connected to the top of the tank body, a feeding valve is arranged on the feeding tube, and a batching valve is arranged on the batching tube; the bottom of the tank body is connected with a discharging pipe, and a discharging valve is arranged on the discharging pipe. The coconut juice homogenizing device can automatically sample and detect the coconut juice homogenizing effect, the emulsifying detection mechanism can detect the coconut juice emulsifying effect, the controller automatically completes feeding and discharging operation according to the detection result, the production efficiency is improved, and the requirement of batch production is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of coconut milk production, in particular to an automatic coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device. Background Art

[0002] Coconut water, a natural plant-based protein beverage, is beloved by consumers for its unique sweet taste and rich nutritional value. The production process for coconut water typically includes multiple steps, including raw material procurement, pretreatment, batching, high-speed stirring, homogenization and emulsification, quantitative filling, canning, sterilization, and packaging. The primary purpose of the homogenization and emulsification process is to break up and homogenize particles of varying sizes and densities in the coconut water, thereby increasing its stability and taste. This process relies primarily on the shear force generated by a mechanical stirring device, which breaks the dispersed phase in the coconut water into microparticles that are evenly dispersed in the continuous phase to form a milky homogeneous phase. During this process, the final emulsification of the coconut water is typically assessed by experienced technicians.

[0003] In the prior art, the coconut milk homogenization and emulsification device has the following problems: during the homogenization and emulsification process of coconut milk, the feeding and discharging of coconut milk and the determination of the homogenization and emulsification effect mainly rely on manual observation, operation and judgment, resulting in low production efficiency and unable to meet the needs of batch continuous production. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model proposes an automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device, which is equipped with an automatic sampling and detection mechanism, and uses a laser sensor to automatically determine the concentration of coconut milk. It is also equipped with a homogenizing effect detection mechanism, and uses a conductivity sensor to detect the homogenizing effect of coconut milk. The feeding and discharging operations are automatically completed according to the detection results, thereby improving production efficiency and meeting the needs of batch continuous production.

[0005] The technical solution of the present utility model is achieved as follows:

[0006] An automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device comprises a tank body and a controller, wherein a rotating shaft is rotatably provided in the tank body, a plurality of stirring blades are provided on the rotating shaft, one end of the rotating shaft passes through the tank body and is driven by a motor, the motor is arranged on the top surface of the tank body, a vertical plate is provided on one side of the tank body, a top plate and a support plate are provided between the vertical plate and the tank body, a light-transmitting sampling tube is connected to the side surface of the tank body, the sampling tube is located between the top plate and the support plate, a piston is provided in the sampling tube for sliding, a telescopic end of an electric push rod is connected to the side surface of the piston, the electric push rod is provided on the side surface of the vertical plate, a laser detector transmitting tube is provided on the bottom surface of the top plate, and a laser detector transmitting tube is provided on the top surface of the support plate. There is a laser detector receiving tube, the axes of the laser detector transmitting tube and the laser detector receiving tube coincide and intersect with the axis of the sampling tube at right angles, an emulsification detection mechanism is provided in the tank body, and the emulsification detection mechanism is used to detect the emulsification degree of coconut milk, the top of the tank body is connected to a feed pipe and a dispensing pipe, the feed pipe is provided with a feed valve, the dispensing pipe is provided with a dispensing valve, the bottom of the tank body is connected to a discharge pipe, the discharge pipe is provided with a discharge valve, the controller is provided on the top surface of the top plate and is electrically connected to the motor, the laser detector transmitting tube, the laser detector receiving tube, the electric push rod, the emulsification detection mechanism, the feed valve, the dispensing valve and the discharge valve.

[0007] Preferably, the emulsification detection mechanism includes a slide rod, a float and a conductivity sensor, the slide rod is arranged in the tank body, the float is slidably arranged on the slide rod, and the conductivity sensor is arranged at the bottom of the float.

[0008] Preferably, it further comprises a dust cover, which is sleeved on the telescopic end of the electric push rod and slidably arranged on the outside of the sampling tube.

[0009] Preferably, bristles are provided on the inner wall of the open end of the dust cover.

[0010] Preferably, the sampling tube is made of transparent acrylic.

[0011] Preferably, it further comprises support legs and a base, wherein the support legs are arranged at the bottom of the tank body, and the base is arranged at the bottom of the support legs and the vertical plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0013] 1. A homogenization detection mechanism is set up. The electric push rod drives the piston to automatically complete the coconut milk sampling and use the laser detector transmitting tube and the laser detector receiving tube to detect the homogenization effect of the coconut milk. The controller automatically completes the feeding and discharging operations according to the test results, thereby improving production efficiency and meeting the needs of mass production;

[0014] 2. An emulsification detection mechanism is also installed inside the tank to detect the emulsification effect of coconut milk. The conductivity sensor is used to detect the conductivity of the coconut milk surface to reflect the emulsification effect of fat in the coconut milk, thereby improving the consistency of the emulsification effect of coconut milk and reducing errors caused by manual judgment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device according to the present invention;

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

[0019] Figure numerals: 1. base; 2. vertical plate; 3. top plate; 4. support plate; 5. laser detector transmitting tube; 6. laser detector receiving tube; 7. sampling tube; 8. electric push rod; 9. piston; 10. tank body; 11. support leg; 12. feed pipe; 13. feed valve; 14. batching tank; 15. batching valve; 16. motor; 17. discharge pipe; 18. discharge valve; 19. slide rod; 20. controller; 21. float; 22. conductivity sensor; 23. rotating shaft; 24. stirring blade; 25. dust cover; 26. brush. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to better understand the technical content of the present invention, a specific embodiment is provided below, and the present invention is further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0021] See also Figures 1 to 3The utility model provides an automatic coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device, including a tank body 10 and a controller 20. A rotating shaft 23 is provided in the tank body 10, and a plurality of stirring blades 24 are provided on the rotating shaft 23. One end of the rotating shaft 23 passes through the tank body 10 and is driven by a motor 16. The motor 16 is arranged on the top surface of the tank body 10. A vertical plate 2 is provided on one side of the tank body 10. A top plate 3 and a support plate 4 are provided between the vertical plate 2 and the tank body 10. A light-transmitting sampling tube 7 is connected to the side of the tank body 10. The interior of the sampling tube 7 is communicated with the interior of the tank body 10. The sampling tube 7 is located between the top plate 3 and the support plate 4. A piston 9 is slidingly provided in the sampling tube 7. The side of the piston 9 is connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod 8. The electric push rod 8 is provided on the side of the vertical plate 2. The bottom surface of the top plate 3 is provided with a laser detector transmitting tube 5. 4 The top surface is provided with a laser detector receiving tube 6, the axes of the laser detector transmitting tube 5 and the laser detector receiving tube 6 coincide with each other and intersect perpendicularly with the axis of the sampling tube 7, an emulsification detection mechanism is provided in the tank body 10, and the emulsification detection mechanism is used to detect the emulsification degree of coconut milk, the top of the tank body 10 is connected to a feeding pipe 12 and a dispensing pipe, the feeding pipe 12 is provided with a feeding valve 13, the dispensing pipe is provided with a dispensing valve 15, the bottom of the tank body 10 is connected to a discharging pipe 17, the discharging pipe 17 is provided with a discharging valve 18, the controller 20 is provided on the top surface of the top plate 3 and is electrically connected to the motor 16, the laser detector transmitting tube 5, the laser detector receiving tube 6, the electric push rod 8, the emulsification detection mechanism, the feeding valve 13, the dispensing valve 15 and the discharging valve 18, and the controller 20 adopts a low-power microprocessor model STM32-L0.

[0022] When the homogenizing and emulsifying device is working, first, the feed valve 13 is opened to allow the coconut milk to flow into the tank body 10 from the feed pipe 12, and then the dosing valve 15 is opened to add the prepared dosing solution into the tank body 10 and mix it with the coconut milk. The dosing solution contains a certain amount of emulsifier. Then, the motor 16 is started. The rotation of the motor 16 drives the rotating shaft 23 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft 23 drives the stirring blade 24 to rotate at a high speed. The high-speed rotating stirring blade 24 generates a large shear force on the coconut milk, so that the coconut milk and the dosing solution are continuously mixed evenly. At the same time, the emulsification detection mechanism in the tank body 10 will perform real-time detection of the coconut milk. When the value detected by the emulsification detection mechanism reaches the preset value, it means that the emulsification degree of the coconut milk meets the preset effect. Then the electric push rod 8 is started, and the telescopic end of the electric push rod 8 is shortened to drive the piston 9 to move. The movement of the piston 9 drives the coconut milk in the tank 10 to fill the sampling tube 7. Then the laser detector transmitting tube 5 is started. The laser detector transmitting tube 5 emits a laser that passes through the sampling tube 7 and the coconut milk, and is finally received by the laser detector receiving tube 6. The laser detector receiving tube 6 determines the homogenization effect of the coconut milk according to the received laser intensity. When the value detected by the laser detector receiving tube 6 reaches the preset value, the coconut milk is homogenized. When the value reaches the predetermined value, the homogenization and emulsification effect of the coconut milk is determined to be qualified. At this time, the controller 20 starts the discharge valve 18, and the coconut milk is discharged from the discharge pipe 17; when the value detected by the laser detector receiving tube 6 does not reach the predetermined value, the controller 20 starts the electric push rod 8, and the telescopic end of the electric push rod 8 extends to drive the piston 9 to move. The piston 9 moves to push the coconut milk in the sampling tube 7 back into the tank body 10, and then the motor 16 is started. The motor 16 rotates and drives the rotating shaft 23 to rotate, and the homogenization operation is performed again. Then, the coconut milk homogenization effect is continuously tested according to the above detection steps until the detection effect meets the requirements. The homogenization and emulsification device can automatically sample and detect the homogenization effect of coconut milk, and the emulsification detection mechanism can detect the emulsification effect of coconut milk. The controller 20 automatically completes the feeding and discharging operations according to the detection results, thereby improving production efficiency and meeting the needs of mass production.

[0023] Preferably, the emulsification detection mechanism includes a slide bar 19 , a float 21 and a conductivity sensor 22 . The slide bar 19 is disposed in the tank body 10 , the float 21 is slidably disposed on the slide bar 19 , and the conductivity sensor 22 is disposed at the bottom of the float 21 .

[0024] When the homogenizing emulsifier is operating, the coconut milk and ingredients are mixed and stirred by the stirring blades 24. After stirring, the emulsification effect is to disperse the oil contained in the coconut milk into tiny droplets and evenly distribute them in the coconut milk, while maintaining the stability of these droplets. The floating block 21 floats on the surface of the coconut milk. If the emulsification effect is not achieved, the oil content on the liquid surface is large and the conductivity is low. The conductivity at the bottom will detect the conductivity of the coconut milk at the liquid surface. The conductivity sensor 22 reflects the internal ion concentration or electrolyte content by measuring the conductivity of the substance. Coconut milk is mixed with the emulsifying solvent. In the solution, the higher the ion concentration, the higher the conductivity.

[0025] Preferably, a dust cover 25 is further included, which is sleeved on the telescopic end of the electric push rod 8 and slidably arranged on the outside of the sampling tube 7.

[0026] The dust cover 25 covers the sampling tube 7 to maintain the cleanliness of the sampling tube 7 and reduce the reduction in light transmittance of the sampling tube 7 due to contamination, thereby reducing the impact on the reliability of the detection result.

[0027] Preferably, bristles are provided on the inner wall of the open end of the dust cover 25 .

[0028] When the homogenizing and emulsifying device completes stirring for a predetermined time, the controller 20 stops the motor 16 and starts the electric push rod 8. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 8 shortens and drives the piston 9 to move outward, thereby extracting the coconut milk. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 8 shortens and drives the dust cover 25 to move at the same time. The movement of the dust cover 25 drives the bristles to move. The bristles clean the sampling tube 7, thereby improving the cleanliness of the sampling tube 7 and facilitating the homogeneous detection of the coconut milk.

[0029] Preferably, the sampling tube 7 is made of transparent acrylic.

[0030] Acrylic material has high transparency, lighter weight and strong impact resistance. During the homogenization and emulsification process, the laser emitted by the laser detector transmitting tube 5 can penetrate the sampling tube 7 and pass through the coconut milk, thereby realizing the detection of the homogenization effect of the coconut milk. In addition, the operator can also intuitively observe the flow state, color change and homogenization and emulsification effect of the coconut milk in the sampling tube 7 without opening the device or interrupting the production process, thereby improving production efficiency and monitoring convenience.

[0031] Preferably, it further includes support legs 11 and a base 1 , wherein the support legs 11 are arranged at the bottom of the tank body 10 , and the base 1 is arranged at the bottom of the support legs 11 and the vertical plate 2 .

[0032] The support legs 11 are connected to the bottom of the tank body 10, which can effectively disperse the weight of the tank body 10 and the coconut milk inside. The base 1 is used to provide stable support for the support legs 11 and the vertical plate 2 to ensure smooth operation of the device under various working conditions.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a tank body and a controller, wherein a rotating shaft is provided in the tank body for rotation, a plurality of stirring blades are provided on the rotating shaft, one end of the rotating shaft passes through the tank body and is driven by a motor, the motor is arranged on the top surface of the tank body, a vertical plate is provided on one side of the tank body, a top plate and a support plate are provided between the vertical plate and the tank body, a light-transmitting sampling tube is connected to the side of the tank body, the sampling tube is located between the top plate and the support plate, a piston is provided for sliding in the sampling tube, a telescopic end of an electric push rod is connected to the side of the piston, the electric push rod is arranged on the side of the vertical plate, a laser detector transmitting tube is provided on the bottom surface of the top plate, and a laser detector connecting tube is provided on the top surface of the support plate The collecting tube, the axes of the laser detector transmitting tube and the laser detector receiving tube coincide with each other and intersect with the axis of the sampling tube at right angles. An emulsification detection mechanism is provided in the tank body, and the emulsification detection mechanism is used to detect the emulsification degree of coconut milk. The top of the tank body is connected with a feed pipe and a dispensing pipe, a feed valve is provided on the feed pipe, and a dispensing valve is provided on the dispensing pipe. The bottom of the tank body is connected with a discharge pipe, and a discharge valve is provided on the discharge pipe. The controller is provided on the top surface of the top plate and is electrically connected to the motor, the laser detector transmitting tube, the laser detector receiving tube, the electric push rod, the emulsification detection mechanism, the feed valve, the dispensing valve and the discharge valve.

2. An automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The emulsification detection mechanism includes a slide bar, a float and a conductivity sensor. The slide bar is arranged in the tank body, the float is slidably arranged on the slide bar, and the conductivity sensor is arranged at the bottom of the float.

3. The automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a dust cover, which is sleeved on the telescopic end of the electric push rod and slidably arranged on the outside of the sampling tube.

4. An automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Brush bristles are provided on the inner wall of the open end of the dust cover.

5. The automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sampling tube is made of transparent acrylic material.

6. The automated coconut milk homogenizing and emulsifying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes support legs and a base, wherein the support legs are arranged at the bottom of the tank body, and the base is arranged at the bottom of the support legs and the vertical plate.

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