Vinegar fermentation temperature control device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fermentation temperature control devices, and discloses a vinegar fermentation temperature control device which comprises a fermentation tank body, supporting legs are fixed at the bottom of the fermentation tank body, a heating pipe extending to the outer side is fixed in the fermentation tank body, and a supporting frame is fixed on the outer side of the fermentation tank body. By arranging the auxiliary fermentation mechanism, one end of the movable metal rod can intermittently impact the outer wall of the fermentation tank body, so that mechanical vibration generated by impact of the fermentation tank body can destroy thalli or metabolite deposition on the inner wall of the fermentation tank body, local concentration difference can be reduced, microorganisms are in full contact, and the reaction rate is increased; by arranging the temperature control maintenance mechanism, stable connection of the movable sleeve and the protective sleeve is conveniently completed, the corresponding face of the reinforcing sleeve is tightly attached to the outer side of the heating pipe, supporting protection of the outer side of the heating pipe is enhanced, and it is ensured that the heating and temperature control effects of the heating pipe are stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of fermentation temperature control devices, and in particular to a vinegar fermentation temperature control device. Background Technology

[0002] The main raw materials for edible vinegar fermentation are grains with high starch content, such as rice, wheat, and corn. First, these raw materials are processed to turn them into saccharified starch. Then, yeast and water are added for fermentation. During fermentation, the yeast converts the saccharified starch into ethanol and carbon dioxide. Acetic acid fermentation is the process of converting ethanol in the alcoholic fermentation liquid into acetic acid. The temperature for acetic acid fermentation is generally between 30 and 35°C, and the fermentation time is usually between 5 and 7 days. The flavor of acetic acid is affected by the fermentation temperature. Large temperature fluctuations can easily affect the taste of acetic acid. Nowadays, fermentation tanks are generally used as temperature control devices for vinegar fermentation.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent application number 202323549151.6 discloses a vinegar fermentation temperature control device, including: a fermentation tank and an electric heater; the fermentation tank has a stainless steel inner liner, a heat insulation layer and an outer shell in sequence from the inside to the outside, and multiple heat-conducting pipes are arranged around the circumference of the fermentation tank. The electric heater has multiple heating rods, which are inserted and fixed from the ends of the heat-conducting pipes. This utility model sets heat-conducting pipes in the tank body, and the heating rods can be inserted into the heat-conducting pipes to heat the local fermentation liquid more quickly. The heated fermentation liquid is quickly spread by stirring with a stirring blade, so that the fermentation liquid heats up evenly. Three temperature sensors detect the temperature changes in the upper, middle and lower areas. Heating stops when the temperature of all three areas reaches the fermentation temperature. If one area is lower than the fermentation temperature, the electric heater and stirring blade are turned on, thereby reducing temperature fluctuations and improving the fermentation quality of acetic acid. Fiberglass is set in the jacket of the fermentation tank. The low thermal conductivity of fiberglass can play a role in heat preservation, reducing heat loss and saving energy.

[0004] However, in the aforementioned vinegar fermentation temperature control device, the temperature varies in different areas of the liquid inside the tank during use, and even with stirring, microbial cells or metabolic products still accumulate on the inner wall of the tank, affecting the reaction rate. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a vinegar fermentation temperature control device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a temperature control device for vinegar fermentation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a vinegar fermentation temperature control device, comprising a fermentation tank, a support leg fixed at the bottom of the fermentation tank, a heating pipe extending to the outside fixed inside the fermentation tank, a support frame fixed on the outside of the fermentation tank, an auxiliary fermentation mechanism installed on the top of the support frame, a temperature control and maintenance mechanism installed on the outside of the fermentation tank, and a movable door rotatably connected to the top of the fermentation tank via a rotating shaft;

[0007] The auxiliary fermentation mechanism includes a fixed shell, an mounting pad fixed to one inner wall of the fixed shell, a servo motor fixed to one side of the mounting pad, a rotating frame fixed to the outer side of the output shaft of the servo motor, a transmission connecting frame rotatably connected to one end of the rotating frame via a rotating shaft, a movable metal rod rotatably connected to one end of the transmission connecting frame via a rotating shaft, a reinforcing plate fixed to the inner bottom wall of the fixed shell, a guide sleeve fixed to the outer side of the reinforcing plate, and a movable metal block fixed to the outer side of the movable metal rod.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The bottom of the movable metal block is fixed with a metal sliding sleeve, and the fixed shell and the support frame are fixedly connected.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection between the support frame and the fixed shell can be ensured to be stable.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] A diagonal brace is fixed to one inner wall of the fixed shell, and a metal rail is fixed to the top of the diagonal brace.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solutions, the stability of the inclined brace support structure for the metal track is ensured.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The metal sleeve and the metal track are sliding fit components, and the inside of the guide sleeve is provided with a through hole to accommodate the movement of the moving metal rod.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the moving metal rod is limited by the guide sleeve.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The fixed shell has a limiting hole inside, the size of which is adapted to the size of the movable metal rod.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The temperature control and maintenance mechanism includes a fixed bracket, a protective sleeve fixed to the top of the fixed bracket, a movable sleeve rotatably connected to the outer side of the protective sleeve via a rotating shaft, a reinforcing sleeve fixed to the inner bottom of the movable sleeve, a fixing pad fixed to the outer side of the protective sleeve, and a fixing threaded post fixed to one side of the fixing pad.

[0021] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0022] The movable sleeve has a limit sleeve fixed on its outer side, the fixed threaded column has a shim that can be adjusted to move on its outer side, and the fixed threaded column has a positioning threaded sleeve that is threadedly connected to its outer side.

[0023] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0024] The fixed bracket is fixedly connected to the fermentation tank, one side of the reinforcing sleeve is attached to the heating pipe, and the fixed bracket has a through hole to accommodate the heating pipe.

[0025] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. Compared with the existing technology, the vinegar fermentation temperature control device is equipped with an auxiliary fermentation mechanism. One end of the moving metal rod can intermittently impact the outer wall of the fermentation tank. The mechanical vibration generated by the impact can destroy the bacterial cells or metabolic products deposited on the inner wall of the fermentation tank and reduce local concentration differences, so that the microorganisms can be in contact more fully, thereby improving the reaction rate.

[0027] 2. Compared with the existing technology, this vinegar fermentation temperature control device has a temperature control maintenance mechanism, which facilitates the stable connection between the movable sleeve and the protective sleeve, and ensures that the corresponding surface of the reinforcing sleeve is tightly attached to the outside of the heating tube, thereby strengthening the support and protection of the outside of the heating tube and ensuring the stable heating and temperature control effect of the heating tube. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a vinegar fermentation temperature control device proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary fermentation mechanism of a vinegar fermentation temperature control device proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the temperature control and maintenance mechanism of a vinegar fermentation temperature control device proposed in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified diagram of region A.

[0032] Legend:

[0033] 1. Fermentation tank body; 2. Support legs; 3. Heating tube; 4. Support frame; 5. Auxiliary fermentation mechanism; 51. Fixed shell; 52. Mounting pad; 53. Servo motor; 54. Rotating frame; 55. Transmission connecting frame; 56. Reinforcing plate; 57. Guide sleeve; 58. Moving metal rod; 59. Moving metal block; 510. Metal sliding sleeve; 511. Metal track; 512. Diagonal brace; 6. Temperature control and maintenance mechanism; 61. Fixed bracket; 62. Protective sleeve; 63. Movable sleeve; 64. Reinforcing sleeve; 65. Fixed pad; 66. Fixed threaded column; 67. Gasket; 68. Positioning threaded sleeve; 69. Limiting sleeve; 7. Movable door. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-4 The present invention provides a vinegar fermentation temperature control device, including a fermentation tank 1, a support leg 2 fixed at the bottom of the fermentation tank 1, a heating pipe 3 extending to the outside fixed inside the fermentation tank 1, a support frame 4 fixed on the outside of the fermentation tank 1, an auxiliary fermentation mechanism 5 installed on the top of the support frame 4, a temperature control and maintenance mechanism 6 installed on the outside of the fermentation tank 1, and a movable door 7 rotatably connected to the top of the fermentation tank 1 via a rotating shaft.

[0036] The auxiliary fermentation mechanism 5 includes a fixed shell 51. A mounting pad 52 is fixed to the inner wall of one side of the fixed shell 51. A servo motor 53 is fixed to one side of the mounting pad 52. A rotating frame 54 is fixed to the outer side of the output shaft of the servo motor 53. One end of the rotating frame 54 is rotatably connected to a transmission connecting frame 55 via a rotating shaft. One end of the transmission connecting frame 55 is rotatably connected to a movable metal rod 58 via a rotating shaft. A reinforcing plate 56 is fixed to the inner bottom wall of the fixed shell 51. A guide sleeve 57 is fixed to the outer side of the reinforcing plate 56. A movable metal block 59 is fixed to the outer side of the movable metal rod 58. A metal sliding sleeve 510 is fixed to the bottom of the movable metal block 59. The shell 51 and the support frame 4 are fixedly connected to ensure a stable connection between the support frame 4 and the fixed shell 51. A diagonal brace 512 is fixed to the inner wall of one side of the fixed shell 51, and a metal rail 511 is fixed to the top of the diagonal brace 512 to ensure the stability of the support structure of the diagonal brace 512 on the metal rail 511. The metal sliding sleeve 510 and the metal rail 511 are sliding fit components. The guide sleeve 57 has a through hole inside to accommodate the movement of the movable metal rod 58. The guide sleeve 57 limits the movement of the movable metal rod 58. A limiting hole is opened inside the fixed shell 51, and the size of the limiting hole is adapted to the size of the movable metal rod 58.

[0037] The temperature control and maintenance mechanism 6 includes a fixed bracket 61, a protective sleeve 62 fixed to the top of the fixed bracket 61, a movable sleeve 63 rotatably connected to the outer side of the protective sleeve 62 via a rotating shaft, a reinforcing sleeve 64 fixed to the inner bottom of the movable sleeve 63, a fixing pad 65 fixed to the outer side of the protective sleeve 62, a fixing threaded post 66 fixed to one side of the fixing pad 65, a limit sleeve 69 fixed to the outer side of the movable sleeve 63, a shim 67 movablely adjusted to the outer side of the fixing threaded post 66, a positioning threaded sleeve 68 threadedly connected to the outer side of the fixing threaded post 66, the fixed bracket 61 and the fermentation tank 1 fixedly connected, one side of the reinforcing sleeve 64 fitting against the heating tube 3, and a through hole for accommodating the heating tube 3 to pass through the interior of the fixed bracket 61.

[0038] Working principle: The vinegar solution undergoes fermentation and temperature control within the fermentation tank 1. Temperature control is achieved through heating elements 3. During fermentation, the stirring motor at the top of the fermentation tank 1 is periodically activated, driving the stirring frame to agitate the vinegar solution. Simultaneously, the servo motor 53 within the fixed shell 51 is activated. The output shaft of the servo motor 53 rotates, driving the rotating frame 54 to rotate. This causes the transmission connecting frame 55 to move the moving metal rod 58 horizontally back and forth. The moving metal block 59 drives the metal sliding sleeve 510 to move back and forth outside the metal track 511, serving a guiding function. After the moving metal rod 58 moves back and forth, one end of it intermittently impacts the outer wall of the fermentation tank 1. The mechanical vibration generated by this impact damages the microbial cells or metabolic cells on the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1. The device can reduce the deposition of metabolic products and decrease local concentration differences, allowing for more thorough contact between microorganisms and thus increasing the reaction rate. It is equipped with a temperature control and maintenance mechanism 6. The fermenter 1 is heated and its temperature is controlled by the heating pipe 3. After the heating pipe 3 is installed and fixed to the fermenter 1, it passes through the fixed support 61. Then, the movable sleeve 63 on the outside of the protective sleeve 62 is rotated, allowing the limiting sleeve 69 to be movably fitted onto the outside of the fixed threaded post 66. A gasket 67 can then be movably fitted onto the outside of the fixed threaded post 66, and a positioning threaded sleeve 68 is threadedly connected to the fixed threaded post 66. This facilitates a stable connection between the movable sleeve 63 and the protective sleeve 62, and ensures that the corresponding surface of the reinforcing sleeve 64 is tightly pressed against the outside of the heating pipe 3, strengthening the external support and protection of the heating pipe 3 and ensuring stable heating and temperature control effects.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., 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 vinegar fermentation temperature control device, comprising a fermentation tank (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the fermentation tank (1) is fixed with a support leg (2), the inside of the fermentation tank (1) is fixed with a heating pipe (3) extending to the outside, the outside of the fermentation tank (1) is fixed with a support frame (4), the top of the support frame (4) is equipped with an auxiliary fermentation mechanism (5), the outside of the fermentation tank (1) is equipped with a temperature control and maintenance mechanism (6), and the top of the fermentation tank (1) is rotatably connected with a movable door (7) via a rotating shaft. The auxiliary fermentation mechanism (5) includes a fixed shell (51), an mounting pad (52) is fixed to one inner wall of the fixed shell (51), a servo motor (53) is fixed to one side of the mounting pad (52), a rotating frame (54) is fixed to the outside of the output shaft of the servo motor (53), a transmission connecting frame (55) is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating frame (54) via a rotating shaft, a movable metal rod (58) is rotatably connected to one end of the transmission connecting frame (55) via a rotating shaft, a reinforcing plate (56) is fixed to the inner bottom wall of the fixed shell (51), a guide sleeve (57) is fixed to the outside of the reinforcing plate (56), and a movable metal block (59) is fixed to the outside of the movable metal rod (58).

2. The vinegar fermentation temperature control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the movable metal block (59) is fixed with a metal sliding sleeve (510), and the fixed shell (51) and the support frame (4) are fixedly connected.

3. The vinegar fermentation temperature control device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A diagonal brace (512) is fixed to one inner wall of the fixed shell (51), and a metal rail (511) is fixed to the top of the diagonal brace (512).

4. The vinegar fermentation temperature control device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The metal sleeve (510) and the metal track (511) are sliding fit components, and the guide sleeve (57) has a through hole inside to accommodate the movement of the movable metal rod (58).

5. The vinegar fermentation temperature control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed shell (51) has a limiting hole inside, the size of which is adapted to the size of the movable metal rod (58).

6. The vinegar fermentation temperature control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control maintenance mechanism (6) includes a fixed bracket (61), a protective sleeve (62) is fixed to the top of the fixed bracket (61), a movable sleeve (63) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the protective sleeve (62) via a rotating shaft, a reinforcing sleeve (64) is fixed to the inner bottom of the movable sleeve (63), a fixing pad (65) is fixed to the outer side of the protective sleeve (62), and a fixing threaded post (66) is fixed to one side of the fixing pad (65).

7. The vinegar fermentation temperature control device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The movable sleeve (63) is fixed with a limiting sleeve (69) on the outside, the fixed threaded column (66) is movably adjusted with a shim (67) on the outside, and the fixed threaded column (66) is threadedly connected with a positioning threaded sleeve (68).

8. The vinegar fermentation temperature control device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixed bracket (61) is fixedly connected to the fermentation tank (1), one side of the reinforcing sleeve (64) is attached to the heating pipe (3), and the fixed bracket (61) has a through hole for accommodating the heating pipe (3).

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