Sterilization machine for beverage spraying chamber
By introducing an independent secondary heating chamber and multiple main heating chambers into the beverage spray chamber sterilizer, automatic switching is achieved when the water volume decreases, solving the problem of long downtime in traditional spray chamber sterilizers and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520127654.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-20
AI Technical Summary
Traditional spray chamber sterilization machines require reheating after the water in the heating chamber is used up, resulting in long downtime and affecting production continuity and efficiency.
It adopts an independent secondary heating chamber and multiple main heating chambers. The main heating chambers in preheating or heat preservation states automatically switch when the water volume in the secondary heating chambers decreases, ensuring continuous heating and reducing downtime.
It improved the working efficiency of the beverage spray sterilizer, reduced downtime, and ensured the continuity and efficiency of production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage processing technology, and in particular to a beverage spray chamber sterilization machine. Background Technology
[0002] In many fields such as food processing, there are strict requirements and standards for the sterilization of beverages. Among them, spray sterilization is a common method. However, in the actual operation of heating water, in order to ensure the sterilization effect, the water needs to be heated to 90°C to effectively sterilize.
[0003] Traditional spray chamber sterilizers often require reheating the water in the heating chamber to a specific temperature before spraying it out to sterilize the beverages. However, after all the heated water has been sprayed out, water needs to be added back into the heating chamber and reheated until it reaches the previously set temperature before it can be sprayed out again to continue sterilizing the beverages. During this process of adding water, heating, and waiting for the water temperature to reach the required level, the spray chamber sterilizer cannot work normally and must be paused. This pause not only affects the continuity and efficiency of the entire beverage sterilization process but may also hinder subsequent production progress. Therefore, a new beverage spray chamber sterilizer has been proposed to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Purpose of the utility model
[0005] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a beverage spray chamber sterilizer. It features an independent secondary heating chamber and multiple main heating chambers. One secondary heating chamber is used for the current spraying operation, while the other main heating chambers are in a preheating or heat preservation state. When the water volume in one secondary heating chamber decreases to a critical point, water from one of the main heating chambers, which has been preheated to a specified temperature, can enter the secondary heating chamber. Simultaneously, the used secondary heating chamber begins to be refilled and heated, preparing for the next switchover. This improves the working efficiency of the beverage spray chamber sterilizer and reduces downtime.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] This utility model provides a beverage spray chamber sterilizer, including a spray chamber shell, a conveyor inside the spray chamber shell, a support frame at the bottom of the outer end face of the spray chamber shell, a secondary heating chamber on the upper end face of the spray chamber shell, a spraying mechanism on the inner top wall of the secondary heating chamber, a first heating temperature control component inside the secondary heating chamber, a water inlet end of the spraying mechanism connected to the secondary heating chamber, multiple main heating chambers on the upper end face of the secondary heating chamber, a second heating temperature control component inside the main heating chamber, multiple water supply components of the same number as the main heating chambers on the outer end face of the spray chamber shell, the water supply ends of the multiple water supply components respectively connected to the top of the multiple main heating chambers, and a controller on the outer end face of the spray chamber shell.
[0008] Preferably, the spraying mechanism includes a water pumping assembly, a diversion pipe, a spray pipe, a first water pipe, and spray nozzles. The water pumping assembly is located on the inner top wall of the spray chamber shell. The water pumping end of the water pumping assembly is connected to the interior of the heating chamber. The water outlet end of the water pumping assembly is connected to the diversion pipe through the first water pipe. Multiple water outlet ends of the diversion pipe are respectively connected to the spray pipe. Multiple spray nozzles are spaced apart at the bottom of the spray pipe.
[0009] Preferably, the water pumping assembly includes a second water pump and a second water pipe. The second water pump is located on the inner top wall of the spray chamber shell. The outlet end of the second water pump is connected to the first water pipe. The other end of the second water pump is connected to one end of the second water pipe. The other end of the second water pipe passes through the spray chamber shell and is connected to the heating chamber.
[0010] Preferably, it also includes clamps, with multiple clamps sleeved on the outer end face of the diversion pipe and multiple clamps disposed on the inner top wall of the spray chamber shell.
[0011] Preferably, the first heating temperature control component includes a second liquid level detector, a second heating plate, and a second temperature detector. A plurality of second heating plates are spaced apart on the inner bottom wall of the heating chamber, the second temperature detector is located on the inner bottom wall of the heating chamber, and the second liquid level detector is located on the inner side wall of the heating chamber.
[0012] Preferably, the second heating temperature control component includes a control valve, a first temperature detector, a first heating plate, and a first liquid level detector. A plurality of the first heating plates are disposed on the inner bottom wall of the main heating chamber, the first temperature detector is disposed on the inner bottom wall of the main heating chamber, and the first liquid level detector is disposed on the inner side wall of the main heating chamber. The main heating chamber and the secondary heating chamber are connected through the control valve.
[0013] Preferably, the water supply assembly includes a first connecting pipe, a first water pump, and a second connecting pipe. A plurality of first water pumps are disposed on the outer end face of the spray chamber shell. The water pumping ends of the plurality of first water pumps are respectively connected to the second connecting pipe, and the water outlet ends of the plurality of first water pumps are respectively connected to the plurality of main heating chambers through the first connecting pipe.
[0014] Preferably, a water outlet bucket is provided at the bottom edge of the spray chamber shell, and the inner bottom wall of the water outlet bucket is smoothly inclined.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:
[0016] This beverage spray sterilizer features an independent secondary heating chamber and multiple main heating chambers. When the hot water in the secondary heating chamber is used for spraying, the water in the other main heating chambers is in a preheating or heat preservation state. When the water level in the secondary heating chamber decreases to a critical point, the water in one of the main heating chambers, which has been preheated to a specified temperature, can fall into the secondary heating chamber through a second heating temperature control component. At the same time, the water in the main heating chamber that has been used up can be pumped into the main heating chamber through a water supply component, so that the water in the main heating chamber can be refilled and heated, preparing for the next switchover. This improves the working efficiency of the beverage spray sterilizer and reduces downtime. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a beverage spray chamber sterilizer proposed in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a rear view of a beverage spray chamber sterilizer proposed in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a beverage spray chamber sterilizer proposed in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the spraying mechanism in a beverage spraying chamber sterilizer proposed in this utility model.
[0021] Reference numerals: 1. First connecting pipe; 2. Main heating chamber; 3. Secondary heating chamber; 4. Controller; 5. Conveyor; 6. Water outlet hopper; 7. Support frame; 8. Spray chamber shell; 9. First water pump; 10. Second connecting pipe; 11. Control valve; 12. First temperature detector; 13. First heating plate; 14. First liquid level detector; 15. Second liquid level detector; 16. Second heating plate; 17. Second temperature detector; 18. Diverter pipe; 19. Clamp; 20. First water pipe; 21. Second water pump; 22. Second water pipe; 23. Spray pipe; 24. Spray nozzle. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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 specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, such as welding, riveting, or bonding; it can also be a detachable connection, such as threaded connection, keyed connection, or pin connection; or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can be a connection within 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.
[0025] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention proposes a beverage spray chamber sterilizer, including a spray chamber shell 8, a conveyor 5 inside the spray chamber shell 8, a support frame 7 at the bottom of the outer end face of the spray chamber shell 8, a secondary heating chamber 3 on the upper end face of the spray chamber shell 8, a spraying mechanism on the inner top wall of the secondary heating chamber 3, a first heating temperature control component inside the secondary heating chamber 3, a water inlet end of the spraying mechanism connected to the secondary heating chamber 3, a plurality of main heating chambers 2 on the upper end face of the secondary heating chamber 3, a second heating temperature control component inside the main heating chamber 2, a plurality of water supply components of the same number for the multiple main heating chambers 2 on the outer end face of the spray chamber shell 8, the water supply ends of the multiple water supply components respectively connected to the top of the multiple main heating chambers 2, and a controller 4 on the outer end face of the spray chamber shell 8.
[0026] In this invention, when beverage bottles containing beverages need to be sterilized, the beverage bottles are first placed on the operating conveyor 5, and then the conveyor 5 is transported. At this time, the spraying mechanism can draw water from the heating chamber 3 and spray it out. When the beverage bottle passes under the spraying mechanism, the beverage bottle can be sterilized. When the first heating temperature control component detects that the amount of water in the heating chamber 3 has decreased to a critical point, one of the main heating chambers 2, which has been preheated to a specified temperature, can fall into the main heating chamber 3 through the second heating temperature control component. At the same time, the water in the main heating chamber 2 that has been used up is drawn into the main heating chamber 2 through the water conveying component, so that the water in the main heating chamber 2 begins to be refilled. The second heating temperature control component heats the water in the main heating chamber 2 to 90°C to prepare for the next switch, thereby improving the working efficiency of the beverage spraying chamber sterilizer and reducing downtime.
[0027] Both the main heating chamber 2 and the secondary heating chamber 3 have heat preservation functions, and the conveyor belt of the conveyor 5 has water permeability. The controller 4 can control the spraying mechanism, the first heating temperature control component, the second heating temperature control component and the water supply component through electrical connection. The temperatures detected by the first heating temperature control component and the second heating temperature control component can be transmitted to the controller 4 for display.
[0028] In an optional embodiment, the spraying mechanism includes a water pumping assembly, a diversion pipe 18, a spray pipe 23, a first water pipe 20, and spray nozzles 24. The water pumping assembly is located on the inner top wall of the spray chamber shell 8. The water pumping end of the water pumping assembly is connected to the interior of the heating chamber 3. The water outlet end of the water pumping assembly is connected to the diversion pipe 18 through the first water pipe 20. Multiple water outlet ends of the diversion pipe 18 are respectively connected to the spray pipe 23. Multiple spray nozzles 24 are spaced apart at the bottom of the spray pipe 23. The water pumping assembly includes a second water pump 21 and a second water pipe 22. The second water pump 21 is located on the inner top wall of the spray chamber shell 8. The water outlet end of the second water pump 21 is connected to the first water pipe 20. The other end of the second water pump 21 is connected to one end of the second water pipe 22. The other end of the second water pipe 22 passes through the spray chamber shell 8 and is connected to the heating chamber 3.
[0029] It should be noted that when it is necessary to extract the beverage bottle containing the beverage from the heating chamber 3 and sterilize it at high temperature, the second water pump 21 can be used to extract water from the heating chamber 3 through the second water pipe 22. This water can enter multiple spray pipes 23 through the first water pipe 20, and finally be sprayed out through multiple spray nozzles 24, thereby sterilizing the beverage bottle containing the beverage.
[0030] In an optional embodiment, it also includes clamps 19, with multiple clamps 19 sleeved on the outer end face of the diversion pipe 18 and multiple clamps 19 disposed on the inner top wall of the spray chamber shell 8.
[0031] It should be noted that multiple clamps 19 can provide stable support for the diversion pipe 18.
[0032] In an optional embodiment, the first heating temperature control component includes a second liquid level detector 15, a second heating plate 16, and a second temperature detector 17. A plurality of second heating plates 16 are spaced apart on the inner bottom wall of the heating chamber 3, the second temperature detector 17 is disposed on the inner bottom wall of the heating chamber 3, and the second liquid level detector 15 is disposed on the inner side wall of the heating chamber 3.
[0033] It should be noted that the temperature of the water inside the heating chamber 3 can be detected by the second temperature detector 17, and whether the sterilization temperature has been met; and the water inside the heating chamber 3 can be heated and kept warm by multiple second heating plates 16 to prevent the water inside the heating chamber 3 from dropping to the sterilization temperature; and the water level detector 15 can detect whether the water level inside the heating chamber 3 has decreased to the critical point.
[0034] In an optional embodiment, the second heating temperature control component includes a control valve 11, a first temperature detector 12, a first heating plate 13, and a first liquid level detector 14. Multiple first heating plates 13 are disposed on the inner bottom wall of the main heating chamber 2, the first temperature detector 12 is disposed on the inner bottom wall of the main heating chamber 2, and the first liquid level detector 14 is disposed on the inner side wall of the main heating chamber 2. The main heating chamber 2 and the secondary heating chamber 3 are connected by the control valve 11.
[0035] It should be noted that the water inside the main heating chamber 2 can be heated by multiple first heating plates 13; and the water temperature inside the main heating chamber 2 can be detected by the first temperature detector 12; when the second liquid level detector 15 inside the heating chamber 3 detects that the water volume inside the heating chamber 3 has decreased to a critical point, water preheated to a specified temperature in one of the main heating chambers 2 can enter the main heating chamber 3 through the control valve 11. After the first liquid level detector 14 detects that the water inside the main heating chamber 2 has been completely discharged, the control valve 11 will close, and then water can be pumped into the main heating chamber 2 through the water supply component connected to it. When the first liquid level detector 14 detects that the water volume inside the main heating chamber 2 has increased to a critical point, the water supply component will be shut off; at this time, the water inside the main heating chamber 2 will be heated by multiple first heating plates 13 to prepare for the next switching.
[0036] In an optional embodiment, the water supply assembly includes a first connecting pipe 1, a first water pump 9, and a second connecting pipe 10. A plurality of first water pumps 9 are disposed on the outer end face of the spray chamber shell 8. The water intake ends of the plurality of first water pumps 9 are respectively connected to the second connecting pipe 10. The water outlet ends of the plurality of first water pumps 9 are respectively connected to a plurality of main heating chambers 2 through the first connecting pipe 1. The end of the second connecting pipe 10 away from the first water pumps 9 is connected to the water tank.
[0037] It should be noted that when the first water pump 9 is started, the first water pump 9 can draw water from the water tank through the second connecting pipe 10, and then transport the water to the designated main heating chamber 2 through the first connecting pipe 1. When the first liquid level detector 14 detects that the water inside the main heating chamber 2 has increased to the critical point, the first water pump 9 will be turned off.
[0038] In an optional embodiment, a water outlet 6 is provided at the bottom edge of the spray chamber housing 8, and the inner bottom wall of the water outlet 6 is smoothly inclined.
[0039] It should be noted that when the sprayed water is carried down, it can enter the interior of the water outlet 6 through the conveyor belt of the conveyor 5. At this time, the water inside the water outlet 6 can slide down the inclined surface of the bottom wall of the water outlet 6.
[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A beverage spray chamber sterilizer, comprising a spray chamber shell (8), a conveyor (5) provided inside the spray chamber shell (8), a support frame (7) provided at the bottom of the outer end face of the spray chamber shell (8), a heating chamber (3) provided on the upper end face of the spray chamber shell (8), a spraying mechanism provided on the inner top wall of the heating chamber (3), a first heating temperature control component provided inside the heating chamber (3), and the water inlet end of the spraying mechanism connected to the heating chamber (3), characterized in that, The upper surface of the heating chamber (3) is provided with multiple main heating chambers (2), and the interior of the main heating chamber (2) is provided with a second heating temperature control component. The outer surface of the spray chamber shell (8) is provided with multiple water supply components of the same number as the main heating chambers (2). The water supply ends of the multiple water supply components are respectively connected to the top of the multiple main heating chambers (2). The outer surface of the spray chamber shell (8) is provided with a controller (4).
2. The beverage spray sterilization machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spraying mechanism includes a water pumping assembly, a diversion pipe (18), a spray pipe (23), a first water pipe (20), and spray nozzles (24). The water pumping assembly is located on the inner top wall of the outer shell (8) of the spraying chamber. The water pumping end of the water pumping assembly is connected to the interior of the heating chamber (3). The water outlet end of the water pumping assembly is connected to the diversion pipe (18) through the first water pipe (20). Multiple water outlets of the diversion pipe (18) are respectively connected to the spray pipe (23). Multiple spray nozzles (24) are spaced apart at the bottom of the spray pipe (23).
3. The beverage spray sterilization machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water pumping assembly includes a second water pump (21) and a second water pipe (22). The second water pump (21) is located on the inner top wall of the spray chamber shell (8). The outlet end of the second water pump (21) is connected to the first water pipe (20). The other end of the second water pump (21) is connected to one end of the second water pipe (22). The other end of the second water pipe (22) passes through the spray chamber shell (8) and is connected to the heating chamber (3).
4. A beverage spray sterilization machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes clamps (19), multiple clamps (19) are sleeved on the outer end face of the diversion pipe (18), and multiple clamps (19) are provided on the inner top wall of the spray chamber shell (8).
5. A beverage spray sterilization machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first heating temperature control component includes a second liquid level detector (15), a second heating plate (16), and a second temperature detector (17). Multiple second heating plates (16) are spaced apart on the inner bottom wall of the heating chamber (3), the second temperature detector (17) is located on the inner bottom wall of the heating chamber (3), and the second liquid level detector (15) is located on the inner side wall of the heating chamber (3).
6. A beverage spray sterilization machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second heating temperature control component includes a control valve (11), a first temperature detector (12), a first heating plate (13), and a first liquid level detector (14). Multiple first heating plates (13) are disposed on the inner bottom wall of the main heating chamber (2), the first temperature detector (12) is disposed on the inner bottom wall of the main heating chamber (2), and the first liquid level detector (14) is disposed on the inner side wall of the main heating chamber (2). The main heating chamber (2) and the secondary heating chamber (3) are connected through the control valve (11).
7. A beverage spray sterilization machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply assembly includes a first connecting pipe (1), a first water pump (9), and a second connecting pipe (10). A plurality of first water pumps (9) are disposed on the outer end face of the spray chamber shell (8). The water pumping ends of the plurality of first water pumps (9) are respectively connected to the second connecting pipe (10), and the water outlet ends of the plurality of first water pumps (9) are respectively connected to the plurality of main heating chambers (2) through the first connecting pipe (1).
8. A beverage spray sterilization machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spray chamber shell (8) has a water outlet (6) at the bottom edge, and the inner bottom wall of the water outlet (6) is smoothly inclined.