Yeast powder transfer device and wine brewing system

Abstract

The utility model provides a yeast powder transfer device and a wine brewing system, and relates to the technical field of wine brewing devices, the yeast powder transfer device comprises a box body, a cover body, a plurality of discharging pieces and a plurality of guiding pieces, an opening is formed in the box body; the cover body covers the opening, the cover body is connected with the box body and defines a plurality of filling bins, the cover body is provided with a plurality of feeding ports, and each feeding port corresponds to one filling bin; each discharging piece is connected with the end, away from the feeding port, of the corresponding filling bin. The material guiding piece is arranged between the filling bin and the discharging piece. Different required amounts of yeast powder are filled in different filling bins, the yeast powder in the applied amount in the filling bins can be discharged through the discharging pieces in the wine brewing process, the feeding and proportioning time is saved, the wine brewing efficiency is improved, the guiding pieces are used for guiding the yeast powder in the discharging process, the situation of material accumulation in the filling bins is reduced, and the wine brewing efficiency is improved. The accuracy of the blanking amount is ensured, and the wine brewing effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a koji powder transfer device and a brewing system. Background Technology

[0002] Making koji (fermentation starter) is a crucial step in the brewing process. It involves fermenting grains (such as wheat, barley, and rice) to produce koji powder, which provides the microbial source for subsequent brewing. The brewing process requires the transfer and feeding of the koji powder. Currently, the koji powder needs to be fed according to a specific ratio during this process, which consumes considerable time in measuring the amount of koji powder to be fed, thus impacting brewing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a koji powder transfer device and a brewing system. Multiple feed inlets correspond to multiple filling chambers. The appropriate amount of koji powder in different filling chambers is discharged through the discharge device, saving the feeding and mixing time, improving brewing efficiency, and thus enhancing the brewing effect.

[0004] The first aspect of this utility model provides a koji powder transfer device, which includes a box, a cover, multiple discharge parts and guide parts.

[0005] The box body has an opening;

[0006] A cover is provided on the opening and is connected to the box body to define multiple filling chambers. The cover is provided with multiple feed inlets, each feed inlet corresponding to one filling chamber.

[0007] Multiple discharge ports, each of which is connected to the end of a filling chamber away from the inlet;

[0008] A material guide is disposed between the filling chamber and the discharge component.

[0009] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the box body is provided with a plurality of partitions, the plurality of partitions divide the box body to form a plurality of filling chambers, and the plurality of partitions are arranged in parallel.

[0010] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, any of the said separators is arranged along a first direction.

[0011] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the guide member and the separator are arranged at an angle.

[0012] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, it further includes a plurality of lifting slots, which are respectively disposed at the four corners of the cover.

[0013] In one possible embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of limiting blocks are further included, the plurality of limiting blocks being arranged around the cover, and any one of the limiting blocks being located on the side of the cover away from the box body.

[0014] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the box body is provided with a plurality of observation windows, each of which corresponds to a filling chamber.

[0015] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, a forklift opening is further included. The guide component separates the box body to form the filling chamber and the connecting cavity. The forklift opening is disposed facing the connecting cavity and is connected to the connecting cavity.

[0016] In one possible embodiment of this utility model, the discharge component is a conical hopper, and the discharge port is provided at the end of the conical hopper away from the filling chamber.

[0017] The second aspect of this utility model provides a brewing system, including the koji powder transfer device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a koji powder transfer device and brewing system. The cover is installed at the opening of the box, and the multiple feed ports on the cover correspond to multiple filling chambers, so as to facilitate the filling of koji powder into the corresponding filling chambers through the feed ports. According to the koji making process, different amounts of koji powder are filled into different filling chambers. During the brewing process, the required amount of koji powder in the filling chambers can be discharged through the discharge device. There is no need to control and measure the amount of material to be discharged, but all the koji powder in the corresponding filling chambers can be discharged, so as to control the amount of koji powder discharged, save the time of feeding and proportioning, and improve the brewing efficiency. During the discharge process, the guide device is used to guide the koji powder, reduce the accumulation of material in the filling chambers, ensure the accuracy of the amount of material discharged, and thus improve the brewing effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the powder transfer device provided in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the powder transfer device provided in some embodiments of the present invention from another angle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the powder transfer device provided in some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the powder transfer device provided in some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0024] Explanation of key component symbols;

[0025] 100 - Powder transfer device; 110 - Box body; 111 - Opening; 112 - Divider; 113 - Observation window; 120 - Cover; 121 - Feed inlet; 130 - Discharge part; 131 - Discharge port; 140 - Guide part; 150 - Filling bin; 160 - Lifting trough; 170 - Limiting block; 180 - Forklift opening; X - Second direction; Y - Third direction; Z - First direction. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, outlines some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] refer to Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a koji powder transfer device 100, which includes a box 110, a cover 120, multiple discharge components 130 and a guide component 140.

[0035] Specifically, in combination Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the housing 110 has an opening 111. A cover 120 is placed over the opening 111 and is connected to the housing 110, defining multiple filling chambers 150. The cover 120 has multiple inlets 121, each inlet 121 corresponding to one filling chamber 150. Each outlet 130 is connected to the end of one filling chamber 150 away from the inlet 121. The guide component 140 is disposed between the filling chamber 150 and the discharge component 130. The cover 120 is installed at the opening 111 of the box body 110. The multiple inlets 121 provided on the cover 120 correspond one-to-one with the multiple filling chambers 150, so that the koji powder can be filled into the corresponding filling chamber 150 through the inlets 121. According to the koji making process, different amounts of koji powder are filled into different filling chambers 150. During the brewing process, the required amount of koji powder in the filling chamber 150 can be discharged through the discharge component 130. There is no need to control and measure the amount of koji powder to be discharged, and all the koji powder in the corresponding filling chamber 150 can be discharged. This achieves the purpose of controlling the amount of koji powder discharged, saving the time of feeding and mixing, and improving the brewing efficiency. During the discharge process, the guide component 140 is used to guide the koji powder, reduce the accumulation of material in the filling chamber 150, and ensure the accuracy of the amount of koji powder discharged.

[0036] Understandably, during the brewing process, different amounts of yeast powder are added to the first distillation, the second distillation, and the return fermentation batch to adapt to different needs. The first distillation refers to the mash after the first distillation, which contains higher starch and sugar content. The second distillation refers to the mash after the second distillation, which has lower starch and sugar content. The return fermentation batch refers to the mash after the third distillation, which is usually used for secondary fermentation to increase the alcohol yield.

[0037] For example, the number of filling chambers 150 is multiple, such as four, six or eight, without any specific limitation.

[0038] In this embodiment, the filling chamber 150 is used for filling koji powder. The amount of koji powder filled in each filling chamber 150 can be different. Of course, the filling chamber 150 can also fill the same amount of koji powder. The filling chamber 150 can also be used to fill different types and proportions of koji powder. Different types and proportions of koji powder correspond to different filling chambers 150. The koji powder is classified and transported through the filling chamber 150. The discharge part 130 of the filling chamber 150 is used for discharging the koji powder.

[0039] It is understandable that koji powder plays a role in saccharification and fermentation in the koji-making process. Koji powder contains a large number of enzymes, especially amylase, which can break down the starch in grains into fermentable sugars. Microorganisms in koji powder (such as yeast and mold) can convert sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, thereby realizing the fermentation process.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the powder transfer device 100 has a second direction X, a third direction Y, and a first direction Z, wherein the second direction X, the third direction Y, and the first direction Z are arranged perpendicularly to each other. For example, the second direction X is the width direction of the powder transfer device 100, the third direction Y is the length direction of the powder transfer device 100, and the first direction Z is the height direction of the powder transfer device 100. It is understood that the above definitions are only for ease of understanding the relative positional relationships of the various parts in the powder transfer device 100 and should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0041] In one embodiment, optionally, combining Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the box 110 is provided with a plurality of partitions 112, which divide the box 110 to form a plurality of filling chambers 150. The plurality of partitions 112 are arranged in parallel. The partitions 112 are used to divide the internal space of the box 110 to form a plurality of filling chambers 150. The filling chambers 150 are independent spaces to facilitate the storage of koji powder.

[0042] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, any of the partitions 112 are arranged along the first direction Z, that is, any partition 112 is arranged along the width direction of the powder transfer device 100, and each partition 112 is arranged along the first direction Z, that is, multiple parallel partitions 112 are arranged along the height direction of the powder transfer device 100.

[0043] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the guide component 140 is set at an angle to the separator 112. The separator 112 is set along the height direction of the koji powder transfer device 100. The guide component 140 has a certain angle relative to the intersection position of the separator 112. The guide component 140 is set at an inclination so that the koji powder can be guided to the discharge component through the guide component 140 under the action of gravity, reducing the occurrence of storage dead corners of koji powder in the filling hopper 150, and enabling all koji powder to be discharged through the guide component 140.

[0044] In one embodiment, the discharge component 130 is optionally a conical hopper, with a discharge port 131 provided at one end of the conical hopper away from the filling chamber 150. The conical hopper can improve the feeding rate of the koji powder, allowing the koji powder to be fed through the discharge port 131 of the conical hopper under the action of gravity.

[0045] In summary, the cover 120 of the koji powder transfer device 100 is installed at the opening 111 of the box 110. The multiple feed ports 121 on the cover 120 correspond one-to-one with multiple filling chambers 150, so that koji powder can be filled into the corresponding filling chambers 150 through the feed ports 121. Different amounts of koji powder are filled into different filling chambers 150 according to the koji making process. During the brewing process, the required amount of koji powder in the filling chambers 150 can be discharged through the discharge component 130. There is no need to control and measure the amount of material to be discharged, but all the koji powder in the corresponding filling chambers 150 can be discharged, so as to control the amount of koji powder discharged, save the time of feeding and mixing, and improve the brewing efficiency. During the material discharge process, the guide component 140 is used to guide the koji powder, reduce the accumulation of material in the filling chambers 150, ensure the accuracy of the material discharge, and thus improve the brewing effect.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides another koji powder transfer device 100, which includes a box 110, a cover 120, a plurality of discharge parts 130 and a guide part 140.

[0048] Specifically, in combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the housing 110 has an opening 111. A cover 120 is placed over the opening 111 and is connected to the housing 110, defining multiple filling chambers 150. The cover 120 has multiple inlets 121, each inlet 121 corresponding to one filling chamber 150. Each outlet 130 is connected to the end of one filling chamber 150 away from the inlet 121.

[0049] In this embodiment, the guide component 140 is disposed between the filling chamber 150 and the discharge component 130. The cover 120 is installed at the opening 111 of the box body 110. The multiple inlets 121 provided on the cover 120 correspond one-to-one with the multiple filling chambers 150, so that the koji powder can be filled into the corresponding filling chamber 150 through the inlets 121. According to the koji making process, different amounts of koji powder are filled into different filling chambers 150. During the brewing process, the required amount of koji powder in the filling chamber 150 can be discharged through the discharge component 130. There is no need to control and measure the amount of koji powder to be discharged, and all the koji powder in the corresponding filling chamber 150 can be discharged, so as to control the amount of koji powder discharged, save the feeding and proportioning time and improve the brewing efficiency. During the discharge process, the guide component 140 is used to guide the koji powder, reduce the accumulation of material in the filling chamber 150 and ensure the accuracy of the amount of koji powder discharged.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the powder transfer device 100 has a second direction X, a third direction Y, and a first direction Z, wherein the second direction X, the third direction Y, and the first direction Z are arranged perpendicularly to each other. For example, the second direction X is the width direction of the powder transfer device 100, the third direction Y is the length direction of the powder transfer device 100, and the first direction Z is the height direction of the powder transfer device 100.

[0051] In one embodiment, optionally, combining Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the box 110 is provided with multiple partitions 112, which divide the box 110 to form multiple filling chambers 150. The multiple partitions 112 are arranged in parallel. The partitions 112 are used to divide the internal space of the box 110 to form multiple filling chambers 150. The filling chambers 150 are independent spaces to facilitate the storage of koji powder.

[0052] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, each of the aforementioned separators 112 is arranged along the first direction Z, that is, each separator 112 is arranged along the width direction of the powder transfer device 100, and each separator 112 is arranged along the first direction Z, that is, multiple parallel separators 112 are arranged along the height direction of the powder transfer device 100. For example, the separator 112 is a partition plate, which divides the box 110 into multiple independent spaces to form filling chambers 150 respectively.

[0053] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the guide component 140 is angled to the separator 112, which is positioned along the height of the koji powder transfer device 100. The guide component 140 intersects the separator 112 at a certain angle, and is inclined to facilitate the koji powder being guided to the discharge component under gravity. This reduces the possibility of dead zones in the filling hopper 150 and ensures that all koji powder is discharged through the guide component 140. For example, the guide component 140 can be a guide plate, which is inclined relative to the separator 112, allowing the koji powder to fall through the guide plate under gravity.

[0054] In one embodiment, alternatively, referencing Figure 3 As shown, the koji powder transfer device 100 also includes multiple lifting slots 160, which are respectively located at the four corners of the cover 120. The lifting slots 160 of the koji powder transfer device 100 can be connected to lifting equipment to facilitate the lifting and movement of the koji powder transfer device 100. The connection of multiple lifting slots 160 to lifting equipment reduces the possibility of the koji powder transfer device 100 tipping over or overturning, and improves the stability of the lifting.

[0055] In one embodiment, alternatively, such as Figure 4 As shown, the powder transfer device 100 also includes a plurality of limiting blocks 170, which are arranged around the cover 120. Each limiting block 170 is located on the side of the cover 120 away from the box 110. The limiting blocks 170 serve a limiting function, allowing one powder transfer device 100 to be stacked on top of another powder transfer device 100 by hoisting. This allows the limiting blocks 170 of one powder transfer device 100 to limit the second powder transfer device 100, ensuring accurate positioning during stacking and achieving better technical results.

[0056] In one embodiment, optionally, combining Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the box 110 has multiple observation windows 113, each of which corresponds to a filling chamber 150. The observation windows 113 can clearly observe the situation inside the box 110 without affecting the overall structural strength of the box 110. The observation windows 113 are used to observe the material condition of the koji in the filling chamber 150, so that the staff can make judgments and select the koji powder of different filling chambers 150 for feeding and mixing.

[0057] In one embodiment, alternatively, such as Figure 2 As shown, the powder transfer device 100 also includes a forklift opening 180. The guide member 140 separates the housing 110 to form the filling chamber 150 and the connecting cavity. The forklift opening 180 is positioned facing the connecting cavity and is connected to it. A forklift can pass through the forklift opening 180 to lift and move the housing 110. The position of the forklift opening 180 does not affect the sealing function of the filling chamber 150. The guide member 140 separates the forklift opening 180 to form the connecting cavity, which is an independent space relative to the filling chamber 150. For example, the centerline direction of the forklift opening 180 is the third direction Y.

[0058] In one embodiment, optionally, the discharge component 130 is a conical hopper, with a discharge port 131 at the end of the conical hopper furthest from the filling chamber 150. The conical hopper can increase the feeding rate of the koji powder, allowing the koji powder to be fed through the discharge port 131 of the conical hopper under the action of gravity. For example, the centerline of the discharge port 131 is parallel to the centerline of the inlet 121, and both the centerline of the discharge port 131 and the centerline of the inlet 121 are in the first direction Z. Further, a discharge valve is provided at the discharge port 131 of the discharge component 130, which can control the opening or closing of the discharge port 131.

[0059] Example 3

[0060] The present invention also provides a brewing system, including the koji powder transfer device 100 in embodiment 1 or embodiment 2. The brewing system including the koji powder transfer device 100 has all the beneficial effects of the koji powder transfer device 100, which will not be described in detail here.

[0061] In all examples shown and described herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations; therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0062] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A powder transfer device, characterized in that, include: The box body has an opening; A cover is provided on the opening and is connected to the box body to define multiple filling chambers. The cover is provided with multiple feed inlets, each feed inlet corresponding to one filling chamber. Multiple discharge ports, each of which is connected to the end of a filling chamber away from the inlet; A material guide is disposed between the filling chamber and the discharge component.

2. The powder transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box is provided with multiple partitions, which divide the box to form multiple filling chambers, and the multiple partitions are arranged in parallel.

3. The powder transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned separators is disposed along a first direction.

4. The powder transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide component and the separator are set at an angle.

5. The powder transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes multiple lifting slots, which are respectively located at the four corners of the cover.

6. The powder transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes multiple limiting blocks, which are arranged around the cover, and any one of the limiting blocks is located on the side of the cover away from the box body.

7. The powder transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The box body has multiple observation windows, and each observation window corresponds to a filling chamber.

8. The koji powder transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, It also includes a forklift opening, wherein the material guide separates the box body to form the filling chamber and the connecting cavity, the forklift opening is disposed facing the connecting cavity, and the forklift opening is connected to the connecting cavity.

9. The koji powder transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The discharge component is a conical hopper, and the discharge port is provided at the end of the conical hopper away from the filling chamber.

10. A brewing system, characterized in that, Includes the powder transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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