Auxiliary feeding device for lactic acid bacteria beverage production

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of lactobacillus beverage production, in particular to an auxiliary feeding device for lactobacillus beverage production, which comprises a support platform and a blanking hopper, a stirring tank is arranged in the support platform, the blanking hopper is placed on the support platform, a control switch is mounted on the blanking hopper, and the blanking hopper is connected with a mounting plate. One side of the blanking hopper is rotatably connected with a screw rod, the other side of the blanking hopper is connected with a guide rod, one side of the push plate is in threaded connection with the screw rod, the other side of the push plate is in sliding connection with the guide rod, an output shaft of the motor is connected with the screw rod, and the motor is in wired connection with the control switch. A cutting assembly used for cutting the packaging bag is arranged at a discharging opening of the discharging hopper. The screw rod is driven by the motor, so that the push plate slides along the guide rod, the push plate stably moves in the discharging hopper, automatic pushing of auxiliary materials is achieved, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, and meanwhile the discharging efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lactic acid bacteria beverage production, in particular to an auxiliary feeding device for the production of lactic acid bacteria beverage. Background Art

[0002] Lactic acid bacteria are a type of microorganism beneficial to human health. Through fermentation, they convert sugars into lactic acid, producing a variety of beneficial substances. Lactic acid bacteria beverages capitalize on this characteristic of lactic acid bacteria. Through a specialized production process, lactic acid bacteria starter cultures are mixed with ingredients such as water, sugar, milk powder, or plant protein powder, followed by fermentation, blending, and bottling. These beverages are not only deliciously sweet and sour, but also boast numerous health benefits, such as regulating intestinal flora and enhancing immunity, making them popular with consumers.

[0003] In the production process of lactic acid bacteria beverages, existing production equipment primarily consists of a production tank with a top loading port. This design allows workers to add pre-treated raw materials, such as lactic acid bacteria starter culture, sugar solution, and milk powder solution, into the production tank for mixing and fermentation. While this feeding method is simple and straightforward, it has some significant drawbacks in actual operation.

[0004] A significant drawback of existing production equipment is the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of the feeding process. When workers open the top of the production tank to add materials, the high-temperature, high-pressure fermentation environment inside the tank causes a large amount of hot air and water mist to rapidly spray out. This not only makes workers feel extremely hot when approaching the feeding port, posing a risk of burns, but the water mist also severely affects their vision, making it difficult for them to accurately determine whether the feeding is complete. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the disadvantage of the complicated hot air feeding process, the utility model aims to provide an automated auxiliary feeding device for the production of lactic acid bacteria beverages.

[0006] An auxiliary feeding device for the production of lactic acid bacteria beverages comprises a supporting platform and a lower hopper, wherein a stirring tank is provided in the supporting platform, the lower hopper is placed on the supporting platform, a control switch is installed on the lower hopper, the lower hopper is connected to a mounting plate, a motor is installed on the mounting plate, a push plate is slidably connected to the top of the lower hopper, the bottom of the push plate contacts the bottom of the lower hopper, one side of the lower hopper is rotatably connected to a screw rod, and the other side is connected to a guide rod, one side of the push plate is threadedly connected to the screw rod, and the other side is slidably connected to the guide rod, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the screw rod, and the motor is wired to the control switch, and a cutting component for cutting packaging bags is provided at the discharge port of the lower hopper.

[0007] As an improvement to the above solution, the cutting assembly includes a fixed plate, the top of the discharge port of the lower hopper is connected to the fixed plate, the fixed plate is connected to a limiting rod, an electric slide rail is installed at the bottom of the fixed plate, and a cutter is slidably connected in the electric slide rail.

[0008] As an improvement to the above solution, a handle is installed on the lower hopper.

[0009] As an improvement to the above solution, a plurality of fans are installed on the fixing plate.

[0010] As an improvement to the above solution, a protective shell is connected to the side of the lower hopper, and the protective shell covers the screw rod.

[0011] As an improvement to the above solution, a plurality of universal wheels are installed at the bottom of the lower hopper.

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

[0013] 1. The motor drives the screw rod to make the push plate slide along the guide rod, so that the push plate moves smoothly in the hopper, realizing the automatic pushing of auxiliary materials without manual direct operation, reducing the labor intensity of the staff and improving the unloading efficiency.

[0014] 2. The electric slide drives the cutter and the limit rod to achieve precise cutting and fixing of bagged auxiliary materials. There is no need for manual cutting, bag slipping, auxiliary material leakage and other problems. It ensures that the auxiliary materials can flow out smoothly and completely, and improves the accuracy of material feeding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the screw rod, push plate and guide rod of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the cutting assembly of the utility model.

[0018] The numbers in the figure are: 1. Support platform, 2. Mixing tank, 3. Lower hopper, 301. Control switch, 4. Mounting plate, 5. Motor, 6. Screw, 7. Push plate, 8. Guide rod, 9. Cutting assembly, 901. Fixed plate, 902. Limit rod, 903. Electric slide rail, 904. Cutter, 10. Handle, 11. Fan, 12. Protective shell, 13. Universal wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The above scheme is further described below with reference to specific examples. It should be understood that these examples are intended to illustrate the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. The implementation conditions used in the examples can be further adjusted according to the conditions of the specific manufacturer. The implementation conditions not specified are generally those used in routine experiments.

[0020] Example: An auxiliary feeding device for producing lactic acid bacteria beverage, such as Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, it includes a supporting platform 1, a stirring tank 2, a lower hopper 3, a control switch 301, a mounting plate 4, a motor 5, a screw 6, a push plate 7, a guide rod 8 and a cutting assembly 9. The supporting platform 1 is provided with a stirring tank 2, the lower hopper 3 is placed on the supporting platform 1, the lower hopper 3 is installed with a control switch 301, the lower hopper 3 is connected to the mounting plate 4, the mounting plate 4 is installed with a motor 5, the top of the lower hopper 3 is slidably connected to the push plate 7, the bottom of the push plate 7 is in contact with the bottom of the lower hopper 3, one side of the lower hopper 3 is rotatably connected to the screw 6, and the other side is connected to the guide rod 8, one side of the push plate 7 is threadedly connected to the screw 6, and the other side is slidably connected to the guide rod 8, the output shaft of the motor 5 is connected to the screw 6, the motor 5 is wired to the control switch 301, and a cutting assembly 9 for cutting packaging bags is provided at the discharge port of the lower hopper 3.

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the cutting assembly 9 includes a fixed plate 901, a limiting rod 902, an electric slide rail 903 and a cutter 904. The top of the discharge port of the lower hopper 3 is connected to the fixed plate 901, the fixed plate 901 is connected to the limiting rod 902, the bottom of the fixed plate 901 is installed with an electric slide rail 903, and the cutter 904 is slidably connected inside the electric slide rail 903.

[0022] First, various auxiliary materials that have been accurately weighed according to the formula are placed in the lower hopper 3. These auxiliary materials may exist in different forms, such as bags, bottles or bulk. If the auxiliary materials are bagged, the opening part of the bag can be placed on the cutting assembly 9. The electric slide 903 in the cutting assembly 9 will drive the cutter 904 to slide along the bottom of the fixed plate 901 to cut the bag. When the staff lifts the bag, it is ensured that the auxiliary materials can flow out smoothly. At the same time, the limit rod 902 on the fixed plate 901 plays an auxiliary fixing role to prevent the bag from slipping or shifting during the cutting process.

[0023] After the auxiliary materials are prepared, the staff starts the motor 5 through the control switch 301. After the motor 5 starts working, its output shaft drives the screw 6 to rotate. Since one side of the push plate 7 is threadedly connected to the screw 6, the rotation of the screw 6 is converted into a linear motion of the push plate 7. Under the push of the screw 6, the push plate 7 slides along the inner wall of the lower hopper 3 and pushes the auxiliary materials to the discharge port. During this process, the other side of the push plate 7 is slidably connected to the guide rod 8. The guide rod 8 ensures the stability of the push plate 7 during movement and prevents it from deflecting or shaking.

[0024] As the push plate 7 continues to push, the auxiliary materials are fed into the mixing tank 2 in an orderly manner. At this time, the top cover of the mixing tank 2 should be in an open state so that the auxiliary materials can enter smoothly. The staff can operate the control switch 301 at a place far away from the unloading position to realize remote unloading, thereby improving production efficiency and safety.

[0025] During the unloading process, if there is still bagged auxiliary material that has not been taken away, the limit rod 902 can prevent the packaging bag from sliding; finally, when the auxiliary material is completely fed into the mixing tank 2, the motor 5 is turned off, the discharge port of the unloading hopper 3 is closed, and preparations are made for the next round of operation.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, a handle 10 is also included, and the lower hopper 3 is equipped with the handle 10 .

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, fans 11 are also included, and a plurality of fans 11 are installed on the fixing plate 901 .

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, a protective shell 12 is also included. The side of the lower hopper 3 is connected to the protective shell 12, and the protective shell 12 covers the screw rod 6.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes universal wheels 13, and multiple universal wheels 13 are installed at the bottom of the lower hopper 3.

[0030] The fan 11 on the fixed plate 901 starts working, blowing air to accelerate the diffusion of water vapor above the mixing barrel, which not only helps to observe the material discharge situation, but also reduces humidity to a certain extent, preventing residual water vapor on the discharge hopper 3 and sticking to the auxiliary materials.

[0031] In addition, a handle 10 and a universal wheel 13 are installed on the lower hopper 3. The staff can easily move the lower hopper 3 through the handle 10 and place it at any position on the support platform 1, while the universal wheel 13 provides an easier way of moving to adapt to busier production needs.

[0032] During operation, first, the accurately weighed bagged, bottled or bulk auxiliary materials are placed in the lower hopper 3. If bagged auxiliary materials are encountered, the electric slide rail 903 in the cutting assembly 9 drives the cutter 904 to accurately cut along the bottom of the fixed plate 901. At the same time, the limit rod 902 ensures that the packaging bag is stable and does not slide. Then, the top cover of the mixing tank 2 is opened, and the motor 5 is started by the control switch 301. The output shaft of the motor 5 drives the screw rod 6 to rotate, and then pushes the push plate 7 threadedly connected to it to slide linearly along the inner wall of the lower hopper 3. The guide rod 8 ensures that the push plate 7 moves stably, pushing the auxiliary materials to the discharge port of the lower hopper 3 in an orderly manner, and the auxiliary materials fall smoothly into the mixing barrel. During the discharge process, the fan 11 continues to work to blow away the water vapor and keep the air circulation near the lower hopper 3, which is convenient for observation and reduces humidity. The handle 10 and universal wheel 13 on the lower hopper 3 provide a convenient way of movement, so that the lower hopper 3 can be flexibly adjusted on the support platform 1. Finally, after the auxiliary materials are completely fed into the mixing tank 2, turn off the motor 5 and the fan 11, close the discharge port, and prepare to discharge the materials to the next mixing barrel.

[0033] The above description is merely an example of the implementation of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any equivalent substitutions made within the principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Any matters not elaborated in the present invention are prior art known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An auxiliary feeding device for the production of lactic acid bacteria beverage, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support platform (1) and a lower hopper (3), wherein a stirring tank (2) is provided in the support platform (1), the lower hopper (3) is placed on the support platform (1), a control switch (301) is installed on the lower hopper (3), the lower hopper (3) is connected to a mounting plate (4), a motor (5) is installed on the mounting plate (4), a push plate (7) is slidably connected to the top of the lower hopper (3), the bottom of the push plate (7) contacts the bottom of the lower hopper (3), one side of the lower hopper (3) is rotatably connected to a screw rod (6), and the other side is connected to a guide rod (8), one side of the push plate (7) is threadedly connected to the screw rod (6), and the other side is slidably connected to the guide rod (8), the output shaft of the motor (5) is connected to the screw rod (6), the motor (5) is wiredly connected to the control switch (301), and a cutting component (9) for cutting packaging bags is provided at the discharge port of the lower hopper (3).

2. The auxiliary feeding device for producing lactic acid bacteria beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting assembly (9) comprises a fixed plate (901), the top of the discharge port of the lower hopper (3) is connected to the fixed plate (901), the fixed plate (901) is connected to a limit rod (902), an electric slide rail (903) is installed at the bottom of the fixed plate (901), and a cutter (904) is slidably connected in the electric slide rail (903).

3. The auxiliary feeding device for producing lactic acid bacteria beverage according to claim 2, characterized in that: A handle (10) is installed on the lower hopper (3).

4. The auxiliary feeding device for producing lactic acid bacteria beverage according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of fans (11) are mounted on the fixing plate (901).

5. The auxiliary feeding device for producing lactic acid bacteria beverage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side of the lower hopper (3) is connected to a protective shell (12), and the protective shell (12) covers the screw rod (6).

6. The auxiliary feeding device for producing lactic acid bacteria beverage according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of universal wheels (13) are installed at the bottom of the lower hopper (3).

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