Boiling and enzymolysis device for plant beverage

Abstract

The utility model discloses a plant beverage decoction enzymolysis device which comprises a heat preservation layer, a heating layer and a heat conduction layer which are sequentially arranged from outside to inside, a top cover is arranged on the top of the heat conduction layer, a filter cylinder is arranged in the heat conduction layer, an anti-floating net is arranged on the upper portion in the filter cylinder, a plurality of stand columns are arranged in the filter cylinder, and the stand columns penetrate through the anti-floating net. The upper end of the stand column is connected with the top cover, the lower end of the stand column is connected with the bottom of the filter cylinder, a feeding pipe, a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe are arranged on the filter cylinder below the anti-floating net, the liquid inlet pipe and the liquid outlet pipe are connected through a circulating pipe, a circulating pump is arranged on the circulating pipe, and the liquid outlet end of the liquid inlet pipe extends into the filter cylinder and then is provided with a blocking plate. Two groups of spray pipes are horizontally arranged on the liquid inlet pipe positioned in the filter cartridge, are respectively positioned on two sides of the center line of the filter cartridge and are opposite in liquid spraying direction, and a liquid discharge pipe is arranged at the bottom of the heat conduction layer. The device disclosed by the utility model is short in time consumption, high in working efficiency and good in extraction effect, and has remarkable economic value and social value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of plant beverage processing equipment, in particular to a plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device. Background Art

[0002] Plant-based beverages refer to beverages made from plants or plant extracts through processing or fermentation. They are the third generation of beverages after carbonated and fruit and vegetable beverages. Botanical beverages are inherently "natural, green, nutritious, and healthy," and are in line with the development trends of the beverage market, making them increasingly popular with consumers. During the processing of plant-based beverages, in order to fully extract the active ingredients in natural plants and address the difficulty of making beverages from dehydrated dry natural plants, the natural plants need to be boiled and hydrolyzed. Hydrolysis is performed at around 50°C, followed by enzyme inactivation and boiling. This reduces the loss of active ingredients and aromatic odors in the plant-based beverages and enhances their taste.

[0003] At present, the following problems still exist in the process of decoction and enzymolysis of plant beverages using a decoction and enzymolysis device: first, some plant components are fine or have low density. During decoction and enzymolysis, the plant is not easy to fully contact with water and is easy to float on the water surface, affecting the release of active ingredients in the plant and prolonging the decoction time of the plant; second, in order to improve the extraction efficiency of the plant's active ingredients, a stirrer is used for stirring during decoction, but in the traditional stirring method, its stirring blades only drive the material to rotate in one direction, and the stirring effect and extraction effect of the plant are not good. Therefore, it is an objective need to develop a plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device that takes less time, has high work efficiency, and has good extraction effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device with short time consumption, high working efficiency and good extraction effect.

[0005] The filter bag of this utility model is realized in that the filter bag comprises a heat-insulating layer, a heating layer and a heat-conducting layer which are sequentially arranged from the outside to the inside, a top cover is provided on the top of the heat-conducting layer, a filter cartridge is provided inside the heat-conducting layer, the upper end of the filter cartridge is fixedly connected to the top cover, a slag discharge pipe is provided at the bottom of the filter cartridge, an anti-floating net is provided on the upper part of the filter cartridge, a plurality of columns are provided in the filter cartridge, the columns penetrate the anti-floating net arrangement, the upper ends of the columns are connected to the top cover, and the lower ends are connected to the bottom of the filter cartridge, a feed pipe, a liquid inlet pipe and a liquid outlet pipe are provided on the filter cartridge below the anti-floating net, the liquid inlet pipe and the liquid outlet pipe are connected by a circulation pipe, a circulation pump is provided on the circulation pipe, a blocking plate is provided after the liquid outlet end of the liquid inlet pipe extends into the filter cartridge, two groups of nozzles are horizontally provided on the liquid inlet pipe located in the filter cartridge, the two groups of nozzles are respectively located on both sides of the center line of the filter cartridge and have opposite spray directions, and a discharge pipe is provided at the bottom of the heat-conducting layer.

[0006] Furthermore, the liquid outlet pipe is located at the bottom of the filter cartridge, and the liquid inlet pipe is located in the middle of the filter cartridge.

[0007] Furthermore, the cross-section of the column is an isosceles triangle.

[0008] Furthermore, there are multiple circles of columns from the inside to the outside, each circle has multiple columns evenly distributed around the circumference, and the columns of two adjacent circles are staggered.

[0009] Furthermore, a plurality of guide plates are evenly distributed on the lower circumference of the filter cartridge. The guide plates are tilted, and the angle between the guide plates and the plumb line is an acute angle.

[0010] Furthermore, a plurality of heat conducting sheets are provided on the inner wall of the heat conducting layer.

[0011] Furthermore, a cylinder is installed on the top cover, and the piston rod end of the cylinder is inserted into the filter cartridge and connected to the anti-floating net. The anti-floating net and the filter cartridge, and the anti-floating net and the column are all movable connection structures.

[0012] Furthermore, a condenser is provided above the top cover, and a gas inlet and a condensate outlet of the condenser are both connected to the top cover.

[0013] When the utility model is in operation, plants and water enter the interior of the filter cartridge from the feed pipe to form a mixed liquid, and then heat is generated by the heating layer to heat the mixed liquid. At the same time, the circulation pump is started to extract the mixed liquid in the filter cartridge, and the mixed liquid returns to the filter cartridge through the liquid outlet pipe and the circulation pipe. Since the liquid inlet pipe is extended into the filter cartridge and two groups of nozzles are provided on the liquid inlet pipe, when the mixed liquid is sprayed into the mixed liquid through the two groups of nozzles, it can drive the mixed liquid in the filter cartridge to rotate to form a vortex, and the vortex rotates with the plants. When the device performs enzymatic hydrolysis, the temperature of the mixed liquid is controlled to be within a suitable range, generally about 50°, by the heating layer, so that the plant mixed liquid can be enzymatically hydrolyzed. The temperature of the mixed liquid is controlled to rise to the boiling point by the heating layer, so that the plant mixed liquid can be inactivated and boiled. After the enzymatic hydrolysis and boiling are completed, the plant residues in the mixed liquid are filtered through the filter cartridge, and the obtained extract is discharged from the drain pipe. In the present invention, an anti-floating net is provided at the upper portion of the filter cartridge. During operation, when the water level in the filter cartridge is raised above the anti-floating net, the anti-floating net can intercept relatively fine or low-density plant components and block them below the anti-floating net, thereby submerging all plant components in the water and preventing some plant components from floating on the water surface. This ensures that the plant components can fully contact the water, promotes the release of active ingredients in the plants, improves the extraction efficiency of the plant active ingredients, and shortens the plant decoction time. Furthermore, in the present invention, a nozzle is used to rotate the mixed liquid. A plurality of columns are provided at the same time. The columns can block the flow of the mixed liquid, generating turbulence when the mixed liquid flows through the columns, thereby improving the stirring effect of the mixed liquid and the plant, improving the extraction effect of the active ingredients during plant decoction, and improving the uniformity of the mixed liquid and enzymes. This can improve the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of the mixed liquid during plant decoction and shorten the enzymatic hydrolysis time of the plant liquid. The present invention is time-saving, highly efficient, and has good extraction effect, and has significant economic and social value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of AA;

[0016] In the figure: 1-insulation layer, 2-heating layer, 3-heat conducting layer, 4-top cover, 5-filter cartridge, 6-anti-floating net, 7-column, 8-feed pipe, 9-circulation pipe, 10-circulation pump, 11-spray pipe, 12-drain pipe, 13-liquid inlet pipe, 14-liquid outlet pipe, 15-guide plate, 16-heat conducting plate, 17-cylinder, 18-condenser. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited in any way. Any changes or improvements based on the present invention fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the utility model includes a heat-insulating layer 1, a heating layer 2 and a heat-conducting layer 3 arranged in sequence from the outside to the inside. The structures of the heat-insulating layer 1, the heating layer 2 and the heat-conducting layer 3 are the existing technology. The heat-insulating layer 1 is used for heat preservation and prevention of heat loss. The heating layer 2 is used for generating heat and heating the material in the heat-conducting layer 3. The heat-conducting layer 3 can transfer the heat generated by the heating layer 2 to the plants and water inside it. A top cover 4 is provided on the top of the heat-conducting layer 3. A filter cartridge 5 is provided inside the heat-conducting layer 3. The upper end of the filter cartridge 5 is fixedly connected to the top cover 4. A slag discharge pipe is provided at the bottom of the filter cartridge 5. An anti-floating net 6 is provided on the upper part of the filter cartridge 5. A number of columns 7 are provided, and the columns 7 are arranged through the anti-floating net 6. The upper end of the column 7 is connected to the top cover 4, and the lower end is connected to the bottom of the filter cartridge 5. A feed pipe 8, a liquid inlet pipe 13 and a liquid outlet pipe 14 are provided on the filter cartridge 5 below the anti-floating net 6. The liquid inlet pipe 13 and the liquid outlet pipe 14 are connected by a circulation pipe 9. A circulation pump 10 is provided on the circulation pipe 9. The liquid outlet end of the liquid inlet pipe 13 is extended into the filter cartridge 5 and a blocking plate is provided. Two groups of nozzles 11 are horizontally arranged on the liquid inlet pipe 13 located in the filter cartridge 5. The two groups of nozzles 11 are respectively located on both sides of the centerline of the filter cartridge 5 and the spray directions are opposite. A drain pipe 12 is provided at the bottom of the heat conductive layer 3.

[0019] When the utility model is in operation, plants and water enter the interior of the filter cartridge 5 from the feed pipe 8 to form a mixed liquid, and then the heat is generated by the heating layer 2 to heat the mixed liquid. At the same time, the circulation pump 10 is started to extract the mixed liquid in the filter cartridge 5. The mixed liquid passes through the liquid outlet pipe 14 and the circulation pipe 9 and then returns to the filter cartridge 5 through the liquid inlet pipe 13. Since the liquid inlet pipe 13 is extended into the filter cartridge 5 and two groups of nozzles 11 are provided on the liquid inlet pipe 13, when the mixed liquid is sprayed into the mixed liquid through the two groups of nozzles 11, The mixed liquid in the filter cartridge 5 can be driven to rotate to form a vortex, and the vortex rotates with the plants. When the device performs enzymatic hydrolysis, the temperature of the mixed liquid is controlled within a suitable range, generally around 50°, by the heating layer 2, so that the plant mixed liquid can be enzymatically hydrolyzed. The temperature of the mixed liquid is controlled to rise to the boiling point by the heating layer 2, so that the plant mixed liquid can be inactivated and boiled. After the enzymatic hydrolysis and boiling are completed, the plant residues in the mixed liquid are filtered through the filter cartridge 5, and the obtained extract is discharged from the drain pipe 12. In the present invention, an anti-floating net 6 is provided at the upper part of the filter cartridge 5. During operation, the water level in the filter cartridge 5 is higher than the anti-floating net 6, so that the relatively fine or low-density plant components can be intercepted by the anti-floating net 6, and these plant components are blocked under the anti-floating net 6, so that all plant components are immersed in water, preventing some plant components from floating on the water surface, ensuring that the plant components can be completely in contact with water, promoting the release of effective components in the plant, improving the extraction efficiency of effective components in the plant, and shortening the plant decoction time; secondly, in the present invention, the mixed liquid is rotated by the nozzle 11, and a number of columns 7 are provided at the same time. The columns 7 can block the flow of the mixed liquid, and generate turbulence when the mixed liquid flows through the columns 7, thereby improving the stirring effect of the mixed liquid and the plant, improving the extraction effect of its effective components during plant decoction, and at the same time improving the uniformity of the mixed liquid and enzyme, which can improve the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of the mixed liquid during plant enzymolysis and shorten the enzymatic hydrolysis time of the plant liquid.

[0020] The liquid outlet pipe 14 is located at the bottom of the filter cartridge 5, and the liquid inlet pipe 13 is located in the middle of the filter cartridge 5. During operation, the mixed liquid at the bottom of the filter cartridge 5 is discharged from the liquid outlet pipe 14, and then flows into the middle of the filter cartridge 5 through the circulation pipe 9 and the liquid inlet pipe 13, and circulates continuously, thereby promoting the longitudinal circulation of the mixed liquid, improving the stirring effect of the mixed liquid, and thereby improving the decoction and enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of the plant beverage.

[0021] Preferably, the cross-sectional shape of the column 7 is an isosceles triangle, but it can also be other shapes as long as it is convenient to form turbulence. The columns 7 are arranged in multiple circles from the inside to the outside, and each circle has multiple columns 7 evenly distributed around the circumference. The columns 7 of two adjacent circles are staggered. The flowing mixed liquid continuously hits the columns 7 and continuously generates turbulence, thereby promoting the stirring effect of the mixed liquid and improving the decoction and enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency.

[0022] There are multiple guide plates 15 evenly distributed on the lower circumference of the filter cartridge 5. The guide plates 15 are set at an angle, and the angle between the guide plates 15 and the plumb line is an acute angle. When the mixed liquid in the swirling state reaches the guide plates 15, part of the mixed liquid will flow along the guide plates 15, and then flow upward along the upper end of the guide plates 15, so that the mixed liquid can be mixed vertically, thereby improving the stirring effect of the plants and the mixed liquid.

[0023] A plurality of heat conducting sheets 16 are provided on the inner wall of the heat conducting layer 3 . The heat conducting sheets 16 have good thermal conductivity and can quickly transfer the heat generated by the heating layer 2 , thereby improving the heating efficiency of the mixed liquid in the filter cartridge 5 .

[0024] A cylinder 17 is installed on the top cover 4. The piston rod end of the cylinder 17 is extended into the filter cartridge 5 and is connected to the anti-floating net 6. The anti-floating net 6 and the filter cartridge 5, as well as the anti-floating net 6 and the column 7 are all movable connection structures. Taking into account that when processing various plant beverages, the amount of plants and water added may vary according to actual production needs, when the amount of plants and water added is small, the anti-floating net 6 will be located above the liquid surface and will lose its effectiveness. Some relatively fine and low-density plants will still float to the liquid surface. In order to prevent this situation, a cylinder 17 is installed on the top cover 4. The cylinder 17 can be opened as needed, and the cylinder 17 can drive the anti-floating net 6 to move up and down, ensuring that the anti-floating net 6 is always located in the middle of the liquid surface, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0025] A condenser 18 is provided above the top cover 4. The gas inlet and condensate outlet of the condenser 18 are both connected to the top cover 4. When the plants are decocted, a large amount of water vapor will be generated. Generally, these water vapors will be discharged directly, resulting in two losses. One is the loss of water. A large amount of water vapor is discharged along with the water vapor, resulting in a reduction in the water content in the plant mixture. The second is the loss of active ingredients in the plants. During the decocting process, the active ingredients and aromatic odors of the plants are continuously released and mixed into the water. When the water evaporates, part of the active ingredients and aromatic odors are discharged along with the water vapor, resulting in losses. In order to avoid the above situation, a condenser 18 is provided. When the water vapor enters the condenser 18, it is cooled, the water vapor temperature drops, and condenses into water, which returns to the filter cartridge 5 again, thereby reducing or avoiding the loss of water, active ingredients in the plants and aromatic odors.

Claims

1. A plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device, comprising a heat preservation layer (1), a heating layer (2) and a heat conducting layer (3) arranged in sequence from the outside to the inside, characterized in that The top of the heat-conducting layer (3) is provided with a top cover (4), a filter cartridge (5) is provided inside the heat-conducting layer (3), the upper end of the filter cartridge (5) is fixedly connected to the top cover (4), the bottom of the filter cartridge (5) is provided with a slag discharge pipe, the upper part of the filter cartridge (5) is provided with an anti-floating net (6), a plurality of columns (7) are provided in the filter cartridge (5), the columns (7) pass through the anti-floating net (6), the upper end of the column (7) is connected to the top cover (4), and the lower end is connected to the bottom of the filter cartridge (5), and the filter cartridge (5) below the anti-floating net (6) is provided with a A feed pipe (8), a liquid inlet pipe (13) and a liquid outlet pipe (14) are connected by a circulation pipe (9), a circulation pump (10) is provided on the circulation pipe (9), a blocking plate is provided after the liquid outlet end of the liquid inlet pipe (13) extends into the filter cartridge (5), two groups of nozzles (11) are horizontally provided on the liquid inlet pipe (13) located in the filter cartridge (5), the two groups of nozzles (11) are respectively located on both sides of the center line of the filter cartridge (5) and have opposite spray directions, and a drain pipe (12) is provided at the bottom of the heat conductive layer (3).

2. A plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that The liquid outlet pipe (14) is located at the bottom of the filter cartridge (5), and the liquid inlet pipe (13) is located in the middle of the filter cartridge (5).

3. A plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that : The cross-sectional shape of the column (7) is an isosceles triangle.

4. A plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that The columns (7) are arranged in multiple circles from the inside to the outside, and each circle has multiple columns (7) evenly distributed around the circumference, and the columns (7) of two adjacent circles are staggered.

5. The plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that : A plurality of guide plates (15) are evenly distributed on the lower circumference of the filter cartridge (5), and the guide plates (15) are arranged at an angle, and the angle between the guide plates (15) and the plumb line is an acute angle.

6. The plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that A plurality of heat conducting sheets (16) are provided on the inner wall of the heat conducting layer (3).

7. The plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that : A cylinder (17) is installed on the top cover (4), and the piston rod end of the cylinder (17) is inserted into the filter cartridge (5) and connected to the anti-floating net (6). The anti-floating net (6) and the filter cartridge (5) and the anti-floating net (6) and the column (7) are all movable connection structures.

8. The plant beverage decoction and enzymolysis device according to claim 1, characterized in that A condenser (18) is provided above the top cover (4), and a gas inlet and a condensate outlet of the condenser (18) are both connected to the top cover (4).

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