Auxiliary material distribution device for feeding to retort

Abstract

The utility model discloses a material distribution auxiliary device for steaming in the technical field of wine brewing. One end of the horizontal section is connected to the upper part of the vertical section, so that the whole body is in an inverted L shape; the infrared camera is arranged on the side, away from the vertical section, of the horizontal section, and the vertical section and the horizontal section are arranged in the mode that one end of the horizontal section is rotationally connected to the upper portion of the vertical section, so that the horizontal section can rotate on the horizontal plane, and the lower portion of the vertical section is detachably fixed to the ground or a movable device. The vertical section and the horizontal section are fixedly connected to form a whole, the vertical section is rotationally connected with the fixed pile, so that the horizontal section can rotate on the horizontal plane, and the fixed pile is detachably fixed on the ground or a movable device. The horizontal section is configured to rotate on the horizontal plane, so that the upper part of the retort pot is prevented from being shielded when the device is not used; and in the scene that the site space of a traditional workshop is limited, the rotation of the horizontal section can facilitate alignment between the infrared camera and the retort pot on the horizontal section after circulation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing technology, specifically to an auxiliary device for feeding the steamer. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development and application of information technology, more and more technological products are emerging in the production sites of traditional enterprises, empowering the traditional brewing industry with advanced modern technology and equipment, which has become a research hotspot in the industry. However, due to many factors such as limited space, hygiene requirements, and stringent processes, the intelligent and digital production of high-end, high-quality baijiu still faces significant bottlenecks and cannot be realized immediately.

[0003] The baijiu (Chinese liquor) brewing industry has a saying: "Aroma development relies on fermentation, and aroma enhancement relies on distillation." The still-distillation process is crucial to both the yield and quality of baijiu. Traditional brewing processes require precise steam detection and even distribution of the distillate. However, training skilled still-distillers requires 3-5 years of time and significant financial investment, which cannot meet the demands of rapidly expanding distilleries. Furthermore, the traditional still-distillation process is limited by various complex factors such as worker experience, skill level, and fluctuations in steam pressure. Even experienced still-distillers struggle to achieve uniformity and standardization during the process, often resulting in steam leakage and pressure buildup, which not only spoils the liquor but also affects its quality.

[0004] Chinese patent CN117945168A discloses an automatic steaming robot system, comprising a frame with a vertical section and a horizontal section, and an infrared camera at the end of the horizontal section away from the vertical section. A drawback of the existing technology is that the vertical and horizontal sections are fixedly connected, making the alignment and removal of the infrared camera and the steaming pot inconvenient. Furthermore, in practice, traditional brewing workshops are limited by factors such as space constraints, hygiene requirements, and the stringent nature of the processes, hindering the immediate realization of intelligent and digital production of high-end, high-quality baijiu. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the problem of inconvenient alignment and removal adjustments between the infrared camera and the steaming pot in the existing brewing steaming process, this utility model provides a steaming cloth auxiliary device.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0007] The fabric feeding auxiliary device includes a vertical section and a horizontal section. One end of the horizontal section is connected to the top of the vertical section, making the whole device in an inverted L shape. An infrared camera is configured on the side of the horizontal section away from the vertical section. The vertical and horizontal sections are configured such that one end of the horizontal section is rotatably connected to the top of the vertical section, allowing the horizontal section to rotate on the horizontal surface. The bottom of the vertical section can be detachably fixed to the ground or a movable device. Alternatively, it may also include a fixing pile. The vertical and horizontal sections are configured such that the vertical and horizontal sections are fixedly connected to form a whole, and the vertical section is rotatably connected to the fixing pile, allowing the horizontal section to rotate on the horizontal surface. The fixing pile can be detachably fixed to the ground or a movable device.

[0008] In this application, by configuring the horizontal section to be rotatable on the horizontal plane, the horizontal section can be removed from the pot by rotation, avoiding obstruction of the pot when the device is not in use; and in the case of limited space in traditional workshops, this device is easy to disassemble and move, and is convenient to be transferred and adjusted in different pot areas. The rotation of the horizontal section also facilitates the alignment operation between the infrared camera on the horizontal section and the pot after transfer.

[0009] In some embodiments, a fixed pile is also included, wherein the vertical segment and the horizontal segment are configured such that the vertical segment and the horizontal segment are fixedly connected to form an integral whole, the vertical segment is rotatably connected to the fixed pile, and the horizontal segment can rotate on a horizontal surface, and the fixed pile is detachably fixed to the ground or a movable device.

[0010] In some embodiments, a support rod is also included, which obliquely connects the vertical segment and the horizontal segment.

[0011] In some embodiments, a gear disk is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the vertical section, and a motor is fixed on the fixed pile, with the motor output shaft driving the gear disk.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fixed pile can extend or retract vertically or move vertically, so that the overall height of the vertical and horizontal sections can be adjusted.

[0013] In some embodiments, a warning light is also provided near the infrared camera on the horizontal segment.

[0014] In some embodiments, a big data model processing system is also configured, which is electrically connected to an infrared camera for predicting steam penetration images of the material surface on the monitoring interface of the steam pot by the infrared camera.

[0015] In some embodiments, the mobile device is equipped with a counterweight, a mobile power supply, and a wireless signal transmitter.

[0016] In some embodiments, the infrared camera is slidably connected to the horizontal segment, with the sliding direction consistent with the extension direction of the horizontal segment, so as to achieve horizontal distance adjustment of the infrared camera relative to the vertical segment.

[0017] In some embodiments, the horizontal segment is configured as a telescopic structure to allow for adjustment of the horizontal distance between the infrared camera and the vertical segment; when a support rod is provided between the vertical segment and the horizontal segment, the connection between the horizontal segment and the vertical segment and the connection between the horizontal segment and the support rod are located at the same telescopic joint.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] By configuring the horizontal section to rotate on a horizontal plane, it can be removed from the still, preventing obstruction of the still when not in use. Furthermore, in traditional workshops with limited space, this device is easy to disassemble and move, facilitating its adjustment and relocation to different still locations. The rotation of the horizontal section also facilitates alignment between the infrared camera on the horizontal section and the still after relocation. This still-feeding auxiliary device is suitable for traditional brewing workshops with limited space and complex operating environments, requiring no changes to existing production layout and equipment, and has high application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This invention provides a schematic diagram illustrating the application scenario of the auxiliary device for feeding the cloth in the first embodiment.

[0021] Figure 2 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of the auxiliary device for feeding the upper steamer in the second embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the drive unit of the middle vertical section structure;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a real-time large-screen display image showing the prediction of weak steam penetration on the material surface during the steaming process in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a real-time large-screen display image showing the prediction of local steam penetration on the material surface during the steaming process in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a real-time large-screen display image showing the prediction of full steam penetration of the material surface during the steaming process in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the alcohol production of different steaming methods in the third embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 This is the distillation curve showing the change in alcohol content of the spirit in the fourth embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 11 This is the distillation curve showing the change in ethyl hexanoate in the spirits in the fourth embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] The following are marked in the diagram: 1. Infrared camera, 2. Steamer, 3. Vertical section, 4. Horizontal section, 5. Fixed stake, 6. Movable device, 7. Support rod, 8. Counterweight, 9. Warning light, 11. Motor, 12. Motor transmission device, 13. Drive gear, 14. Gear disk, 15. Positioning signal switch, 16. Fixing bolt, 17. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides an auxiliary device for feeding fabric into a steamer.

[0036] The upper steamer material feeding auxiliary device includes a vertical section 3 and a horizontal section 4. One end of the horizontal section 4 is connected above the vertical section 3, making the whole structure in an inverted L shape. An infrared camera 1 is configured on the side of the horizontal section 4 away from the vertical section 3 to detect the material surface condition inside the steamer 2 in real time.

[0037] Both the vertical section 3 and the horizontal section 4 are tubular or rod-shaped to reduce the space occupied by the device body, so that the device can be used in traditional brewing workshops with limited space and complex working environment without changing the existing production scene layout and equipment.

[0038] In this embodiment, a fixed pile 5 is also included. The vertical section 3 and the horizontal section 4 are configured such that the vertical section 3 and the horizontal section 4 are fixedly connected to form a whole. The vertical section 3 is rotatably connected to the fixed pile 5, so that the horizontal section 4 can rotate on the horizontal plane. The fixed pile 5 is detachably fixed to the movable device 6. The movable device 6 is also equipped with a counterweight 8 to ensure the stability of the device body.

[0039] In this embodiment, the mobile device 6 is also equipped with a mobile power supply and a wireless signal transmitter for powering the infrared camera 1 and transmitting data.

[0040] By selecting an infrared camera 1 or adding a wide-angle lens, the height requirement of the vertical section 3 can be reduced, thereby reducing the space occupied by the overall device during use.

[0041] In this embodiment, a support rod 7 is obliquely connected between the vertical section 3 and the horizontal section 4 to improve the reliability of the device body.

[0042] In this embodiment, the fixed pile 5 is configured to be vertically extendable, so that the vertical section 3 and the horizontal section 4 can move vertically as a whole. Obviously, the fixed pile 5 can also be configured to be vertically extendable to adjust the overall height of the vertical section 3 and the horizontal section 4.

[0043] In some embodiments, the vertical segment 3 and the horizontal segment 4 are configured such that the horizontal segment 4 is rotatably connected above the vertical segment 3 to enable the horizontal segment 4 to rotate on the horizontal plane, and the lower part of the vertical segment 3 is detachably fixed to the ground or to the movable device 6.

[0044] In this embodiment, the infrared camera 1 is slidably connected to the horizontal segment 4, with the sliding direction consistent with the extension direction of the horizontal segment 4. This allows for adjustment of the horizontal distance of the infrared camera 1 relative to the vertical segment 3, facilitating its placement directly above the steamer 2. This is particularly useful in solutions that do not employ the movable device 6, or in practical scenarios where space constraints make it inconvenient to position the infrared camera 1 directly above the steamer 2.

[0045] The steaming and feeding auxiliary device is also equipped with a big data model processing system. It uses an infrared camera 1 for real-time monitoring to facilitate the feeding operation and adjust the steam flux in a timely manner based on the steam penetration. The signal detected by the infrared camera 1 is transmitted to the signal receiver via a signal line or wirelessly. After processing by the big data model, the predicted steam penetration is displayed on a large screen, providing a reference for operators to adjust the mash surface. By using the steaming and feeding auxiliary device to complete the feeding operation, the real-time steam penetration prediction helps workers achieve precise steaming and feed adjustment, effectively avoiding the problems of uneven steam penetration, slow steam penetration, and steam overflow that accompany the traditional "steam detection and feeding" process, which can lead to the loss of raw liquor and the impact of overflowing liquor on quality.

[0046] In practice, the movable device 6 is used to push the steaming material distribution auxiliary device to a gap next to the steamer 2. The fixing stake 5, vertical section 3, or horizontal section 4 are adjusted so that the infrared camera 1 is aligned with the center point of the steamer 2. The steaming material distribution auxiliary device is then set up. After steaming begins, the distribution operation is carried out based on the material distribution in the steamer 2 and the real-time steam penetration image predicted by the large data model of the steaming material distribution auxiliary device. Once steaming is completed, the movable device 6 is moved to the next steaming location.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] like Figures 2-8As shown, this utility model provides an auxiliary device for feeding fabric into a steamer.

[0049] Combination Figures 2-5 As shown, the difference between the upper steamer fabric auxiliary device in this embodiment and the first embodiment is: 1. The connection configuration of the fixed pile 5 is different; 2. A warning light 9 is also provided near the infrared camera 1 on the horizontal section 4; 3. The horizontal section 4 is configured as a telescopic structure.

[0050] In this embodiment, the fixed pile 5 is not equipped with a movable device 6 below it, and it can be detached and fixed on the ground. It can be preferentially applied to places where it does not need to be frequently disassembled and moved in daily life.

[0051] The vertical section 3 and the fixed pile 5 are rotatably connected, such as Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the vertical segment 3 is driven to rotate by the motor 11. Specifically, a gear disk 14 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the vertical segment 3. The motor 11 is fixed to the fixed stake 5. The motor 11 drives the drive gear 13 to rotate through the motor transmission device 12, which in turn drives the gear disk 14 to rotate, causing the vertical segment 3 to rotate. This allows the horizontal segment 4 to rotate on the horizontal plane, adjusting the position of the infrared camera 1. When the positioning signal switch 15 detects that the gear disk 14 has rotated to the set position, it disconnects the power supply to the motor 11 and locks the gear disk 14. Conventionally, the fixed connection uses fixing bolts 16 to achieve a detachable connection. Conventionally, the drive gear 13 is also provided with a protective cover 17. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a protective cover is provided on the outside of the drive connection structure.

[0052] In this embodiment, a warning light 9 is also provided near the infrared camera 1. The warning light 9 can be implemented in one or more of the following ways. For example, it can provide feedback on whether there are other components or structures in the vicinity to avoid interference between the infrared camera 1 and external objects during its movement. For example, based on the real-time monitoring interface of the infrared camera 1, combined with machine vision detection, it can provide information feedback when the material surface is unevenly distributed or other abnormalities occur. In practice, the warning light 9 can also be used in conjunction with a buzzer.

[0053] In this embodiment, the horizontal segment 4 is configured as a telescopic structure to allow for adjustment of the horizontal distance between the infrared camera 1 and the vertical segment 3, facilitating the adjustment of the infrared camera 1 directly above the steamer 2. Preferably, in conjunction with the aforementioned support rod 7 and warning light 9, the connection points between the horizontal segment 4 and the vertical segment 3, and between the horizontal segment 4 and the support rod 7, are located at the same telescopic joint; the warning light 9 and the infrared camera 1 are located at the same telescopic joint.

[0054] The steaming and feeding auxiliary device is also equipped with a big data model processing system. It uses an infrared camera 1 for real-time monitoring to facilitate the feeding operation and adjust the steam flux in a timely manner based on the steam penetration. The signal detected by the infrared camera 1 is transmitted to the signal receiver via a signal line or wirelessly. After processing by the big data model, the predicted steam penetration is displayed on a large screen, providing a reference for operators to adjust the mash surface. By using the steaming and feeding auxiliary device to complete the feeding operation, the real-time steam penetration prediction helps workers achieve precise steaming and feed adjustment, effectively avoiding the problems of uneven steam penetration, slow steam penetration, and steam overflow that accompany the traditional "steam detection and feeding" process, which can lead to the loss of raw liquor and the impact of overflowing liquor on quality.

[0055] Specifically, the big data model is an intelligent and precise steam and temperature detection auxiliary system for steaming and steaming, based on a multimodal steam-thermal evolution time series model. The big model data uses intelligent identification, extraction, and adaptive coding methods of key features of multimodal real-time data to construct a steam-thermal evolution time series model of the steaming and steaming process, and couples it with the traditional manual steaming and steaming experience of "steam detection and steaming" to form an intelligent steaming and steaming material distribution auxiliary system. Figures 6-8 The diagram shows the predicted steam penetration of the material surface during the steaming process. It includes schematic diagrams for three scenarios: weak steam penetration, partial steam penetration, and complete steam penetration.

[0056] This utility model also provides a brewing steaming process using the steaming material feeding auxiliary device, comprising the following steps: S1, adjusting the steaming material feeding auxiliary device: the steaming material feeding auxiliary device is equipped with an infrared camera 1 and a big data model processing system. When in use, the infrared camera 1 is aligned with the center position of the steaming pot 2; S2, steaming operation: the steaming operation is carried out with reference to the real-time image of the material surface monitoring, and the steam flow is adjusted in real time according to the steam penetration situation; S3, steam pressure on the cover plate: after the steaming operation is completed, the material surface mash is adjusted with reference to the steam penetration image of the material surface predicted by the big data model to keep the steam penetration of the material surface balanced.

[0057] The steaming process is completed with the aid of a steaming material feeding auxiliary device. During the steaming process, real-time images of steam propagation prediction help workers achieve precise steaming and adjust steam flow, effectively avoiding problems such as uneven steam propagation, slow steam propagation, and steam overflow that occur with the traditional "steaming and feeding" process, which can lead to loss of raw liquor and the impact of runoff on liquor quality. Furthermore, the steaming material feeding auxiliary device involved in this invention is suitable for traditional brewing workshops with limited space and complex operating environments, without requiring changes to the existing production layout and equipment, and has high application prospects.

[0058] Example 3

[0059] In the scenario of Embodiment 1 of this utility model, a conventional steam-testing steam-loading test and a temperature-testing steam-loading test using a steam-loading cloth auxiliary device are set up.

[0060] Traditional steam testing experiment: Apprentices with limited steam testing experience and experienced steam-loading masters were invited to complete the steam-loading and material placement operation using the traditional steam testing method.

[0061] Temperature detection during steaming with the aid of the steaming cloth auxiliary device: Experimental group: Apprentices with limited steam detection experience were invited to perform the steaming operation. During the steaming process, the real-time steam penetration image predicted by the large data model of the steaming cloth auxiliary system was used as a reference. Control group: Experienced steamers were invited to perform the steaming operation on the same distillation equipment. During the steaming process, the real-time steam penetration image predicted by the large data model of the steaming cloth auxiliary system was used as a reference.

[0062] In this embodiment, the fermented mash was mixed and then randomly distributed, and the experimental conditions, such as the bottom pot water, steam pressure, and condenser temperature, were kept consistent.

[0063] like Figure 9 As shown, compared to the traditional steam-feeding method, the output gap between apprentice and experienced steam-feeding masters is significantly reduced after using the steam-feeding material-feeding auxiliary device provided by this utility model. The output of experienced steam-feeding masters decreases slightly, but remains within the acceptable range for this section, while the output of apprentices increases.

[0064] Example 4

[0065] In the scenario of Embodiment 1 of this utility model, an experimental group was set up: an apprentice with little experience in steam detection was invited to perform the steaming operation, and the real-time steam penetration image predicted by the data model of the steaming cloth auxiliary system was used as a reference during the steaming process; the control group: on the same distillation equipment, the steaming temperature detection device was removed, and an experienced steaming master was invited to carry out the steam detection steaming operation.

[0066] In this embodiment, the fermented mash was randomly distributed after being mixed, and the experimental conditions, such as the bottom pot water, steam pressure, and condenser temperature, were kept consistent.

[0067] After the still is filled, distillation begins, with one sample taken from every 1 kg of liquor for analysis of physicochemical indicators such as alcohol content. Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the results indicate that the alcohol production of apprentices and experienced masters using the still-boiling temperature probe is basically the same, with no significant difference in alcohol content and distillation curves of ethyl hexanoate (P>0.05).

[0068] The auxiliary device for feeding the steamer provided by this utility model can avoid problems caused by factors such as worker experience and operating skills, enabling apprentices to quickly get started and obtain wine that meets the standards.

[0069] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fabric feeding auxiliary device, comprising a vertical section (3) and a horizontal section (4), one end of the horizontal section (4) being connected above the vertical section (3), making the whole device in an inverted L shape; an infrared camera (1) is disposed on the side of the horizontal section (4) away from the vertical section (3), characterized in that, There are two configuration options for the vertical segment (3) and the horizontal segment (4); Option 1: One end of the horizontal section (4) is rotatably connected to the top of the vertical section (3), so that the horizontal section (4) can rotate on the horizontal plane, and the bottom of the vertical section (3) can be detachably fixed to the ground or a movable device (6); Option 2: It also includes a fixed pile (5), a vertical section (3) and a horizontal section (4) are fixedly connected to form a whole, the vertical section (3) is rotatably connected to the fixed pile (5) so that the horizontal section (4) can rotate on the horizontal surface, and the fixed pile (5) can be detachably fixed to the ground or a movable device (6).

2. The auxiliary device for feeding fabric as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the vertical segment (3) and the horizontal segment (4) are configured as Scheme 2, a support rod (7) is also included, which connects the vertical segment (3) and the horizontal segment (4) at an angle.

3. The auxiliary device for feeding fabric as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the vertical section (3) and the horizontal section (4) are configured as Scheme 2, a gear disk (14) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the vertical section (3), and a motor (11) is fixed on the fixed pile (5). The output shaft of the motor (11) drives the gear disk (14).

4. The auxiliary device for feeding fabric as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the vertical section (3) and the horizontal section (4) are configured as Scheme 2, the fixed pile (5) can extend or move up and down, so that the overall height of the vertical section (3) and the horizontal section (4) can be adjusted.

5. The auxiliary device for feeding fabric as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Warning lights (9) are also installed near the infrared camera (1) on the horizontal section (4).

6. The auxiliary device for feeding fabric as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It is also equipped with a big data model processing system, which is electrically connected to an infrared camera (1) for predicting the steam penetration image of the material surface on the monitoring interface of the steam pot (2) by the infrared camera (1).

7. The auxiliary device for feeding fabric as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile device (6) is equipped with a counterweight (8), a mobile power supply, and a wireless signal transmitter.

8. The auxiliary device for feeding fabric as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The infrared camera (1) is slidably connected to the horizontal segment (4), and the sliding direction is consistent with the extension direction of the horizontal segment (4) so ​​as to realize the horizontal distance adjustment of the infrared camera (1) relative to the vertical segment (3).

9. The auxiliary device for feeding fabric as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The horizontal segment (4) is configured as a retractable structure to allow for adjustment of the horizontal distance between the infrared camera (1) and the vertical segment (3); When a support rod (7) is provided between the vertical section (3) and the horizontal section (4), the connection between the horizontal section (4) and the vertical section (3) and the connection between the horizontal section (4) and the support rod (7) are located in the same expansion joint.

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