Honey concentration device

Abstract

A honey concentration device comprises: a stirring cylinder in which a stirring mechanism is arranged; the top of the concentration tank is communicated with the large-diameter U-shaped pipe; the condensation unit comprises a condensation channel formed by connecting at least two condensation tanks in series, a cooling water circulating pipe is arranged in the condensation channel, the condensation tanks are communicated through a large-diameter gas guide pipe, and a first vacuumizing pipe with a valve is arranged at the rear end of the condensation channel; a second vacuumizing pipe with a valve is arranged at the top of the finished product collecting tank; and the air exhaust end of the vacuumizing pump is respectively communicated with the first vacuumizing pipe and the second vacuumizing pipe through pipelines. According to the utility model, the vacuum pump is used for vacuumizing and depressurizing the concentration tank through the condensation channel, and condensed liquid is prevented from entering the vacuum pump along the condensation channel to influence the environment while water vapor is rapidly pumped away; meanwhile, the concentration tank can be continuously vacuumized and depressurized in the honey raw material concentration process, so that the concentration tank is always kept in a stable negative pressure state, and the dehydration effect of the honey raw material is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of honey processing equipment, in particular to a honey concentrating device. Background Art

[0002] Honey is a natural sweetener produced by bees through the action of their own enzymes, using nectar collected from flowers. Its main components are glucose and fructose, but it is also rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. Honey has a mild sweetness and a delicate, fragrant flavor, and is commonly used in food seasoning, baking, beverage preparation, and medicinal applications. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), honey is considered a tonic, known for its lung-moistening, cough-relieving, qi-boosting, and gastrointestinal conditioning properties. Honey is also used in skin care for its antibacterial and moisturizing properties. High-quality honey is typically transparent or translucent, ranging in color from light yellow to dark amber.

[0003] Fresh honey typically contains a high moisture content when first collected. Excessive moisture increases the risk of fermentation, making it susceptible to yeast growth and spoilage. Therefore, after collection, honey is dehydrated to reduce its moisture content to approximately 17% to 20%. This increases its osmotic pressure, creates a natural antibacterial environment, and prevents the growth of microorganisms. Concentrated honey not only effectively preserves its natural flavor and nutrients, but also maintains a viscous texture for an enhanced taste. Furthermore, concentrated honey avoids crystallization and quality degradation, making it easier to store and transport.

[0004] Currently, the main method for concentrating honey uses a vacuum to evaporate the water in the honey at its boiling point at room temperature. The water vapor is then condensed, liquefied, and collected through a U-shaped tube to dehydrate the honey. This process uses a low temperature and does not damage the nutrients in the honey. However, as the water in the honey evaporates and vaporizes, the air pressure in the container increases, which in turn raises the boiling point of the water in the honey, affecting the dehydration effect. Furthermore, the condensation and liquefaction of water vapor through the U-shaped tube is not effective in collecting water vapor in the container. Some of the liquefied water vapor will flow back into the honey. To ensure the concentration of the honey, multiple dehydration operations are often required, which consumes a lot of energy and time.

[0005] Therefore, in view of the deficiencies in the prior art, it is necessary to design a honey concentrating device to solve the above problems.

[0006] It should be noted that the above introduction to the technical background is only for the convenience of providing a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention and facilitating the understanding of those skilled in the art. It cannot be assumed that the above contents are well known to those skilled in the art simply because they are explained in the background technology of the present invention. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention aims to disclose a honey concentrating device for solving the problems of poor dehydration effect, excessive time and energy consumption of traditional honey dehydrating devices.

[0008] The utility model discloses a honey concentrating device, comprising:

[0009] The mixing drum is provided with a material inlet pipe and a material outlet pipe with valves. The material inlet pipe is used to transport the honey raw materials into the mixing drum, and the material outlet pipe is used to transport the evenly mixed honey raw materials into the concentration tank. The mixing drum is provided with a stirring mechanism for stirring the honey raw materials in the mixing drum to make the water distribution therein more even, thereby improving the dehydration efficiency.

[0010] The upper end of the concentration tank is connected to the material output pipe. The top of the concentration tank is connected to a large-diameter U-shaped pipe, through which the evaporated water vapor is discharged. The bottom of the concentration tank is provided with a discharge pipe with a valve, through which the concentrated honey is transported to the finished product collection tank.

[0011] The condensation unit includes a condensation channel formed by at least two condensation tanks connected in series. A cooling water circulation pipe is arranged in the condensation tank, and the cooling water circulation pipe is used to cool the condensation channel so that the water vapor passing through the condensation channel is quickly condensed into liquid water. The condensation tanks are connected by a large-diameter air guide pipe. The front end of the condensation channel is connected to the large-diameter U-shaped pipe. The rear end of the condensation channel is provided with a first vacuum pipe with a valve, and a drain valve is provided at the bottom of the condensation tank;

[0012] Finished product collection tank, which is connected to the discharge pipe. A second vacuum pipe with a valve is provided on the top of the finished product collection tank. The air pressure in the finished product collection tank is adjusted through the second vacuum pipe to facilitate the flow of concentrated honey in the concentration tank.

[0013] A vacuum pump, wherein the vacuum end of the vacuum pump is connected to the first vacuum pipe and the second vacuum pipe through pipelines respectively, and the concentration tank is vacuumed by the vacuum pump through the second vacuum pipe and the condensation channel.

[0014] Preferred technical solution: A first pressure gauge is provided on the concentration tank for detecting the air pressure in the concentration tank.

[0015] Preferred technical solution: A second pressure gauge is provided on the finished product collection tank to detect the air pressure in the finished product collection tank.

[0016] Preferred technical solution: An observation window is provided on the concentration tank for observing the conditions inside the concentration tank.

[0017] Preferably, the cooling water circulation pipes on the condensing tanks are connected in series to form a cooling water circuit, an interface at the rear end of the condensing channel is used as the cooling water inlet, and an interface at the front end of the condensing channel is used as the cooling water outlet, so that the cooling water is transmitted to the front end of the condensing channel after absorbing heat, and the condensing temperature at the rear end of the condensing channel is avoided from being affected.

[0018] Preferably, the water inlet of the cooling water circulation pipe on the condensing tank is arranged at the lower end, and the water outlet is arranged at the upper end, so that the stability of the circulation in the cooling water circulation pipe is improved.

[0019] Preferably, the outlet of the drain valve is connected to the condensate storage tank through a drain pipe, so as to collect the water vaporized and condensed from the raw honey, and the environment is avoided from being polluted.

[0020] Preferably, the condensate storage tank is connected to the air outlet end of the vacuum pump through a third vacuum pipe.

[0021] Preferably, a third pressure gauge is arranged on the condensate storage tank, and is used for detecting the air pressure in the condensate storage tank.

[0022] Thanks to the above technical scheme, the present application has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0023] The present application is a honey concentration device, which uses a vacuum pump to perform vacuumization and pressure reduction on the concentration tank through a condensing channel, quickly condenses the water vapor passing through the condensing channel through the connected condensing tanks, and connects the condensing tanks through large-diameter air guide pipes, so as to avoid the condensed liquid from flowing along the condensing channel to the vacuum pump and affecting the environment while the water vapor is quickly removed; meanwhile, a cooling water circulation pipe is arranged at the condensing channel, and the cooling water is input from the rear end of the condensing channel and output from the front end, so that the cooling water in the cooling water circulation pipe flows to the rear end of the condensing channel after absorbing heat, the condensing effect of the water vapor in the condensing channel is gradually enhanced as it flows backward, and the cooling efficiency is improved; finally, the concentration tank can be continuously vacuumized and pressure reduced during the concentration of the raw honey, so that the concentration tank always maintains a stable negative pressure state, and the dehydration effect of the raw honey is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the specific embodiments or the prior art of the present application, the drawings needed in the specific embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows: obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the honey concentration device.

[0026] In the above drawings, 1. mixing drum; 11. material inlet pipe; 12. material outlet pipe; 13. stirring mechanism; 2. concentration tank; 21. large-diameter U-shaped tube; 22. discharge pipe; 23. first pressure gauge; 24. observation window; 3. condensation unit; 31. condensation tank; 32. cooling water circulation pipe; 32a. cooling water inlet; 32b. cooling water outlet; 33. large-diameter air guide pipe; 34. first vacuum pipe; 35. drain valve; 36. drain pipe; 37. condensate storage tank; 37a. third vacuum pipe; 37b. third pressure gauge; 4. finished product collection tank; 41. second vacuum pipe; 42. second pressure gauge; 5. vacuum pump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following describes the implementation of the present invention through specific embodiments. People familiar with this technology can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application are described here. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and their synonyms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0029] In this application, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "center," "vertical," "horizontal," "transverse," and "longitudinal" indicate positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily intended to better describe the present invention and its embodiments and are not intended to limit the devices, elements, or components indicated to having a specific orientation, or to being constructed or operated in a specific orientation.

[0030] Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings besides indicating a position or location. For example, the term "on" may also be used to indicate a dependency or connection in certain circumstances. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "installed," "disposed," "provided with," "connected," "connected," "sleeved," and "fitted" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediary, or internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. For another example, "fitted" can mean complete or partial contact. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0033] Example:

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the utility model discloses a honey concentration device, including a mixing drum 1, a concentration tank 2, a condensing unit 3, a finished product collection tank 4 and a vacuum pump 5. The main components of the utility model are described in detail below:

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the mixing drum 1 is provided with a material inlet pipe 11 and a material outlet pipe 12 with a valve, and a stirring mechanism 13 is provided inside the mixing drum 1; the material inlet pipe 11 is used to transport the honey raw material into the mixing drum 1; the stirring mechanism 13 stirs the honey raw material to make the water distribution in the honey raw material more uniform, thereby improving the dehydration efficiency; the material outlet pipe 12 is used to transport the evenly stirred honey raw material to the concentration tank 2.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the upper end of the concentrating tank 2 is connected to the material output pipe 12, the top of the concentrating tank 2 is connected to a large-diameter U-shaped tube 21, and the bottom of the concentrating tank 2 is provided with a discharge pipe 22 with a valve; by vacuuming the internal air pressure, the water in the honey raw material reaches the boiling point and evaporates at room temperature; the large-diameter U-shaped tube 21 is used as a water vapor discharge pipe to prevent the backflow of water vapor or condensed water; the discharge pipe 22 is used to discharge the concentrated honey from the concentrating tank 2.

[0037] like Figure 1As shown, the condensation unit 3 includes a condensation channel composed of at least two condensation tanks 31 connected in series, a cooling water circulation pipe 32 is arranged in the condensation tank 31, and the condensation tanks 31 are connected by a large-diameter air guide pipe 33. The front end of the condensation channel is connected to the large-diameter U-shaped tube 21, and the rear end of the condensation channel is provided with a first vacuum pipe 34 with a valve, and a drain valve 35 is provided at the bottom of the condensation tank 31; the condensation channel allows water vapor to quickly condense into water liquid during the extraction process and remain in the condensation unit 3; the drain valve 35 is used to discharge the water liquid accumulated in the condensation unit 3.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the finished product collecting tank 4 is connected to the discharge pipe 22, and a second vacuum pipe 41 with a valve is provided on the top of the finished product collecting tank 4. By changing the air pressure in the finished product collecting tank 4, the concentrated honey in the concentration tank 2 can quickly flow into the finished product collecting tank 4.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the exhaust end of the vacuum pump 5 is connected to the first vacuum pipe 34 and the second vacuum pipe 41 through pipelines, respectively, for performing vacuum operation on the concentration tank 2 or the finished product collection tank 4 to change the internal air pressure of the concentration tank 2 or the finished product collection tank 4.

[0040] The method and principle of use of the present invention are as follows: before use, all valves of the concentrating device are kept closed. When performing the concentrating operation, the valve on the material inlet pipe 11 is opened to transport the honey raw material into the mixing drum 1, and then the valve on the material inlet pipe 11 is closed, and the stirring mechanism 13 is started to stir the honey raw material evenly. After the stirring is completed, the valve of the material output pipe 12 is opened to transport the honey raw material into the concentration tank 2, and then the cooling water circulation pipe 32 is connected to the cooling water, the valve of the material output pipe 12 is closed, the valve on the first vacuum pipe 34 is opened, and the vacuum pump 5 is started to vacuum the concentration tank 2 through the condensation channel. During this process, the air pressure in the concentration tank 2 is gradually reduced, so that the water in the honey raw material reaches a temperature of 400°C at room temperature. When the honey raw material is concentrated, the valve on the first vacuum pipe 34 is closed, and the valves on the second vacuum pipe 41 and the discharge pipe 22 are opened to reduce the air pressure in the finished product collection tank 4, so that the concentrated honey raw material enters the finished product collection tank 4, and then the pressure in the concentration tank 2 is relieved, and the drain valve 35 is opened to discharge the water accumulated in the condensation unit 3.

[0041] like Figure 1As shown, in order to facilitate the adjustment of the air pressure in the concentration tank 2 and the finished product collection tank 4, a first pressure gauge 23 is provided on the concentration tank 2 and a second pressure gauge 42 is provided on the finished product collection tank 4, and the pressure inside the two is observed in real time through the pressure gauges.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to facilitate monitoring of the honey raw material concentration process, the concentration tank 2 is provided with an observation window 24, through which the state of the honey raw material can be directly observed to confirm whether the water therein is completely discharged through negative pressure boiling.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to improve the condensation efficiency of the water liquid, the cooling water circulation pipes 32 on the condensation tank 31 are connected in series to form a cooling water circuit. The interface of the cooling water circuit at the rear end of the condensation channel serves as the cooling water inlet 32a, and the interface of the cooling water circuit at the front end of the condensation channel serves as the cooling water outlet 32b. The water inlet of the cooling water circulation pipe 32 on the condensation tank 31 is set at the lower end, and the water outlet is set at the upper end, so that the flow direction of water vapor in the condensation channel is completely opposite to the conveying direction of cooling water in the cooling water circuit, so that the heat carried by the water vapor is quickly absorbed by the cooling water, thereby accelerating the condensation process of the water vapor.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to facilitate the discharge of condensed water in the condensing unit 3, the outlet of the drain valve 35 is connected to the condensate storage tank 37 through the drain pipe 36, and the condensate storage tank 37 is connected to the exhaust end of the vacuum pump 5 through the third vacuum pipe 37a. By reducing the air pressure in the condensate storage tank 37, the condensed water in the condensing unit 3 can quickly flow into the condensate storage tank 37.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to facilitate the control of the air pressure in the condensate storage tank 37, a third pressure gauge 37b is provided on the condensate storage tank 37, and the air pressure in the condensate storage tank 37 can be observed in real time through the third pressure gauge 37b.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. 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. A honey concentrating device, characterized in that: include: A mixing drum (1), wherein the mixing drum (1) is provided with a material inlet pipe (11) and a material outlet pipe (12) with a valve, and a stirring mechanism (13) is provided inside the mixing drum (1); A concentration tank (2), wherein the upper end of the concentration tank (2) is connected to the material output pipe (12), the top of the concentration tank (2) is connected to a large-diameter U-shaped pipe (21), and the bottom of the concentration tank (2) is provided with a discharge pipe (22) with a valve; A condensation unit (3) comprises a condensation channel formed by at least two condensation tanks (31) connected in series, wherein a cooling water circulation pipe (32) is arranged in the condensation tank (31), the condensation tanks (31) are connected to each other via a large-diameter air guide pipe (33), the front end of the condensation channel is connected to the large-diameter U-shaped tube (21), the rear end of the condensation channel is provided with a first vacuum pipe (34) with a valve, and the bottom of the condensation tank (31) is provided with a drain valve (35); a finished product collection tank (4), the finished product collection tank (4) being in communication with the discharge pipe (22), and a second vacuum pipe (41) with a valve being provided at the top of the finished product collection tank (4); A vacuum pump (5), wherein an air extraction end of the vacuum pump (5) is respectively connected to the first vacuum pipe (34) and the second vacuum pipe (41) through pipelines.

2. A honey concentrating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The concentration tank (2) is provided with a first pressure gauge (23).

3. A honey concentrating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The finished product collection tank (4) is provided with a second pressure gauge (42).

4. The honey concentrating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The concentration tank (2) is provided with an observation window (24).

5. The honey concentrating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling water circulation pipes (32) on the condensation tank (31) are sequentially connected in series to form a cooling water circuit, wherein the interface of the cooling water circuit located at the rear end of the condensation channel serves as a cooling water inlet (32a), and the interface of the cooling water circuit located at the front end of the condensation channel serves as a cooling water outlet (32b).

6. The honey concentrating device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water inlet of the cooling water circulation pipe (32) on the condensation tank (31) is arranged at the lower end, and the water outlet is arranged at the upper end.

7. The honey concentrating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet of the drain valve (35) is connected to the condensate storage tank (37) through a drain pipe (36).

8. The honey concentrating device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The condensate storage tank (37) is connected to the vacuum end of the vacuum pump (5) via a third vacuum pipe (37a).

9. The honey concentrating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The condensate storage tank (37) is provided with a third pressure gauge (37b).

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