Storage tank for table vinegar production

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of storage devices, and discloses a storage tank for table vinegar production, which comprises a bottom plate, the top of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a storage tank body and a temperature box, a flow guide groove is formed in the storage tank body, a spiral flow guide plate is fixedly mounted in the flow guide groove, and the temperature box is fixedly connected with the spiral flow guide plate. A fixing column and a limiting column are fixedly connected to the top of the storage tank body, an arc-shaped plate is hinged to the outer wall of the fixing column, and two guide rods are slidably connected into the arc-shaped plate. The heating disc, the spiral flow guide plate, the pumping assembly, the cooling assembly and other structures are used in cooperation, so that temperature adjusting media such as cooling liquid or heated water can be evenly distributed on the surface of the tank body through the specially-designed spiral flow guide plate, and the temperature adjusting media can be evenly distributed on the surface of the tank body no matter the temperature is decreased or increased. The guide plate ensures that the temperature is uniformly transferred to each part of the tank body, so that the temperature difference is prevented from being too large, and the quality fluctuation of the table vinegar caused by local overheating or supercooling is prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage device technology, and in particular to a storage tank for the production of edible vinegar. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of edible vinegar, the storage process is crucial to ensuring stable product quality. As a fermented food, edible vinegar requires storage under suitable temperature conditions to ensure its flavor and quality are not affected by the external environment. Traditional storage tanks typically suffer from the following problems: uneven temperature regulation, unstable temperature control, and poor sealing performance. These issues can damage the quality of the vinegar and even affect the hygiene and safety of the final product.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent application number 202322698502.3 discloses a storage tank for edible vinegar production, belonging to the field of storage device technology. It includes a tank body with a cover plate placed at the top. A disassembly and closure mechanism is provided between the cover plate and the tank body. The disassembly and closure mechanism includes a sliding block fixed to the top of the tank body. This utility model makes the tank body and cover plate detachable. During cleaning, the cover plate is rotated, causing the slider to rotate out from the sliding block, thereby opening the cover plate and cleaning the inside of the tank. This ensures thorough cleaning and avoids the drawback of incomplete cleaning affecting the quality of stored vinegar in the future. After cleaning, the disassembly and closure mechanism is used to close the tank. By screwing the slider and the sliding block forward, they slide and engage, ensuring a secure and stable fixation. The operation is convenient and quick, ensuring thorough cleaning and saving cleaning time. The tank body can be rotated; it can be placed horizontally for cleaning the bottom of the tank, or flipped over for rapid drying.

[0004] While the aforementioned solution facilitates easy cleaning of the tank, it lacks temperature regulation capabilities during actual use. If excessively high temperatures occur during vinegar storage, workers must place the tank in a more suitable environment, requiring specific environmental conditions, which is inconvenient and susceptible to external interference. Furthermore, traditional storage tanks have poor sealing. To overcome these shortcomings, there is an urgent market need for a storage tank that can efficiently regulate temperature, maintain a constant environment, and possess excellent sealing performance. Therefore, a novel storage tank for edible vinegar production has been designed, employing a special structural design that not only uniformly regulates the temperature within the tank but also ensures a tight seal, thereby guaranteeing the quality of the edible vinegar. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a storage tank for the production of edible vinegar.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a storage tank for edible vinegar production, comprising a base plate, a storage tank body and a temperature chamber fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, a flow guide groove inside the storage tank body, a spiral flow guide plate fixedly installed inside the flow guide groove, a fixed column and a limiting column fixedly connected to the top of the storage tank body, an arc-shaped plate hinged to the outer wall of the fixed column, two guide rods slidably connected inside the arc-shaped plate, a sealing cover fixedly connected to the bottom of the two guide rods, a sealing component provided at the top of the sealing cover, a slot provided on the outer wall of the limiting column, a fixing component provided inside the slot, a heating plate fixedly installed on the inner bottom surface of the temperature chamber, a cooling component provided on the outer wall of the temperature chamber, an isolation frame fixedly connected to the top of the temperature chamber, a pumping component provided at the top of the isolation frame, the flow guide groove for guiding fluid, and the spiral flow guide plate, through its spiral shape design, helps to improve the flow rate of the liquid. The system effectively distributes temperature-regulating media such as coolant or heated water, ensuring uniform temperature distribution through efficient flow and heat exchange. The fixed column supports the arc-shaped plate and provides restraint, ensuring proper alignment during sealing. The arc-shaped plate, in conjunction with a guide rod, rotates effectively on the fixed column, adjusting and sealing the storage tank opening. This ensures precise alignment of the sealing cap and prevents vinegar evaporation. The guide rod slides within the arc-shaped plate, ensuring smooth and stable rotation and maintaining the correct position of the sealing cap. The sealing cap seals the opening of the vinegar storage tank, preventing the entry of external air, impurities, and microorganisms, while also preventing vinegar evaporation and protecting the quality and flavor of the vinegar. The sealing cap, together with the sealing assembly, forms a highly efficient sealing system. The heating plate heats the water in the temperature chamber, regulating the storage tank temperature and ensuring the temperature control system can activate the heating function under low-temperature conditions, preventing the storage environment from becoming too cold.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The sealing assembly includes a threaded rod rotatably mounted on the top of the sealing cover, with a rotating wheel fixedly connected to the top end of the threaded rod, and the outer wall of the threaded rod being threadedly connected to the inner side of the arc-shaped plate.

[0009] The threaded rod is adjusted by rotating the wheel to raise and lower the sealing cap, ensuring that the sealing cap can accurately align with the opening of the storage tank and guarantee a good sealing effect.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The fixing component includes a sliding rod slidably connected inside the slot, and a limiting disc is fixedly connected to the top end of the sliding rod.

[0012] The slot on the limiting post engages with the sliding rod to fix the arc plate in the correct position. The limiting disc ensures that the sliding rod is stably and accurately positioned to prevent accidental movement, thereby ensuring the stability of the sealing cover.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A spring is fitted on the outer wall of the sliding rod between the top of the limiting post and the bottom of the limiting disc.

[0015] The top and bottom of the spring are fixedly connected to the limiting disc and the limiting post, respectively. The bottom of the sliding rod is engaged with the arc plate. The spring provides a certain elastic force to the sliding rod to help it stay stably in the predetermined position and ensure the smooth sealing process.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The cooling component includes semiconductor cooling chips fixedly installed on both sides and the front of the temperature chamber, and heat dissipation fins are fixedly installed on the heat dissipation end of the semiconductor cooling chip.

[0018] The cooling end of the semiconductor cooling chip is located inside the temperature chamber. The temperature is reduced by the semiconductor cooling chip. When the temperature is too high, the cooling component is activated to reduce the temperature of the storage tank and protect the vinegar from the effects of excessive temperature. At the same time, the heat dissipation fins help to dissipate heat more efficiently.

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

[0020] The pumping assembly includes a delivery pump fixedly installed on the top of the isolation frame, and the output end of the delivery pump is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe.

[0021] One end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the guide channel, and the input end of the delivery pump passes through the interior of the isolation frame and is fixedly connected to the temperature box. The delivery pump delivers the cooling or heating liquid in the temperature box to the guide channel. The design of the guide channel and the spiral guide plate helps to distribute the liquid evenly to the outer wall of the storage tank for effective temperature control.

[0022] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0023] A temperature sensor is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the storage tank body.

[0024] The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the vinegar in the storage tank in real time. When the temperature exceeds the preset range, the sensor sends a signal to the control system, which automatically adjusts the heating or cooling equipment to maintain a suitable storage environment.

[0025] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0026] The outer wall of the storage tank is fixedly connected to a conveying pipe.

[0027] One end of the delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the inside of the temperature chamber. The delivery pipe delivers the hot or cold regulating medium inside the temperature chamber to the storage tank body. In conjunction with the temperature control function of the temperature chamber, it helps to achieve precise temperature control.

[0028] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0029] 1. Compared with existing technologies, this storage tank for edible vinegar production uses a combination of structures such as a heating plate, a spiral guide plate, a pumping component, and a cooling component. The specially designed spiral guide plate allows the temperature regulating medium, such as coolant or heated water, to be evenly distributed on the surface of the tank. Whether cooling or heating, the guide plate ensures that the temperature is evenly transferred to all parts of the tank, thereby avoiding excessive temperature differences and preventing local overheating or overcooling that could cause fluctuations in the quality of the edible vinegar.

[0030] 2. Compared with existing technologies, this storage tank for edible vinegar production, through the coordinated use of structures such as arc-shaped plates, limiting columns, sealing components, and limiting components, enables the threaded rod to drive the sealing cover to move and align with the opening of the storage tank body, ensuring a tight isolation between the inside and outside of the storage tank. This effectively prevents external air, impurities, and microorganisms from entering the storage tank, avoiding the impact of contaminants on the edible vinegar. At the same time, the sealing design also prevents the loss of volatile components in the vinegar, maintaining the original flavor and quality of the vinegar. Furthermore, this simple operation method reduces human error, improves the efficiency and stability of the production process, and ensures that each batch of vinegar is in optimal storage condition. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of a storage tank for edible vinegar production proposed in this utility model.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the open state of the sealing lid of a storage tank for edible vinegar production according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the storage tank body and temperature chamber of a storage tank for edible vinegar production according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the sealing component structure of a storage tank for edible vinegar production proposed in this utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the fixing component structure of a storage tank for edible vinegar production proposed in this utility model.

[0036] Legend:

[0037] 1. Base plate; 2. Storage tank body; 3. Temperature chamber; 4. Flow guide channel; 5. Spiral flow guide plate; 6. Fixed column; 7. Restricting column; 8. Arc plate; 9. Guide rod; 10. Sealing cover; 11. Slot; 12. Heating plate; 13. Isolation frame; 14. Threaded rod; 15. Rotating wheel; 16. Sliding rod; 17. Restricting plate; 18. Spring; 19. Semiconductor cooling chip; 20. Heat dissipation fins; 21. Transfer pump; 22. Connecting pipe; 23. Temperature sensor; 24. Transfer pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0038] 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.

[0039] Reference Figure 1-5This utility model provides a storage tank for edible vinegar production: It includes a base plate 1, with a storage tank body 2 and a temperature chamber 3 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1. The storage tank body 2 has a flow guide groove 4 inside, and a spiral flow guide plate 5 is fixedly installed inside the flow guide groove 4. A fixing column 6 and a limiting column 7 are fixedly connected to the top of the storage tank body 2. An arc-shaped plate 8 is hinged to the outer wall of the fixing column 6, and two guide rods 9 are slidably connected inside the arc-shaped plate 8. A sealing cover 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the two guide rods 9. A sealing assembly is provided on the top of the sealing cover 10. A slot 11 is provided on the outer wall of the limiting column 7. The slot 11 contains a fixing component, the inner bottom surface of the temperature chamber 3 is fixedly mounted with a heating plate 12, the outer wall of the temperature chamber 3 is provided with a cooling component, the top of the temperature chamber 3 is fixedly connected with an isolation frame 13, the top of the isolation frame 13 is provided with a pumping component, the guide channel 4 is used to guide the fluid, and the spiral guide plate 5, through its spiral shape design, helps to improve the liquid flow efficiency and heat exchange performance, effectively distributing the temperature regulating medium such as coolant or heated water, so as to make the temperature uniformly distributed. The fixing column 6 supports the position of the arc plate 8 and provides restraint on the arc plate 8 to ensure that it remains in place during the sealing process. With the correct alignment, the arc-shaped plate 8, in cooperation with the guide rod 9, can effectively rotate on the fixed column 6, adjusting and sealing the opening of the storage tank. This ensures the sealing cap 10 is precisely aligned, preventing the evaporation of vinegar. The guide rod 9 is slidably connected inside the arc-shaped plate 8, ensuring its smooth and stable rotation and maintaining the correct position of the sealing cap 10. The sealing cap 10 seals the opening of the vinegar storage tank, preventing the entry of external air, impurities, and microorganisms, while also preventing the evaporation of vinegar, thus protecting its quality and flavor. The sealing cap 10, together with the sealing assembly, forms a highly efficient sealing system. The heating plate 12 is used to heat the water in the temperature chamber 3 and regulate the temperature of the storage tank. This ensures that the temperature control system can start the heating function under low temperature conditions and prevent the storage environment from becoming too cold. Through the combined use of the heating plate 12, the spiral guide plate 5, the pumping components, and the cooling components, the specially designed spiral guide plate 5 allows the temperature regulating medium, such as coolant or heated water, to be evenly distributed on the surface of the tank. Whether cooling or heating, the guide plate ensures that the temperature is evenly transferred to all parts of the tank, thereby avoiding excessive temperature differences and preventing local overheating or overcooling that could cause fluctuations in the quality of the edible vinegar.

[0040] The sealing assembly includes a threaded rod 14 rotatably mounted on the top of the sealing cover 10. A rotating wheel 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded rod 14. The outer wall of the threaded rod 14 is threadedly connected to the inside of the arc plate 8. The threaded rod 14 is adjusted by the rotating wheel 15 to realize the raising and lowering of the sealing cover 10, ensuring that the sealing cover 10 can accurately align with the opening of the storage tank and guarantee a good sealing effect.

[0041] The fixing assembly includes a sliding rod 16 slidably connected inside the slot 11. A limiting disc 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding rod 16. The slot 11 on the limiting post 7 cooperates with the sliding rod 16 to fix the correct position of the arc plate 8. The limiting disc 17 ensures that the sliding rod 16 is stably and accurately positioned to prevent accidental movement, thereby ensuring the stability of the sealing cover 10. A spring 18 is sleeved on the outer wall of the sliding rod 16 between the top of the limiting post 7 and the bottom of the limiting disc 17. The top and bottom of the spring 18 are fixedly connected to the limiting disc 17 and the limiting post 7, respectively. The bottom of the sliding rod 16 is engaged with the arc plate 8. The spring 18 provides a certain elastic force to the sliding rod 16 to help it be stably held in the predetermined position, ensuring a smooth sealing process.

[0042] The cooling component includes a semiconductor cooling chip 19 fixedly installed on both sides and the front of the temperature chamber 3. The heat dissipation end of the semiconductor cooling chip 19 is fixedly installed with heat dissipation fins 20. The cooling end of the semiconductor cooling chip 19 is located inside the temperature chamber 3. The temperature is reduced by the semiconductor cooling chip 19. When the temperature is too high, the cooling component is activated to reduce the temperature of the storage tank and protect the vinegar from the effects of excessive temperature. At the same time, the heat dissipation fins 20 help to dissipate heat more efficiently.

[0043] The pumping assembly includes a delivery pump 21 fixedly installed on the top of the isolation frame 13. The output end of the delivery pump 21 is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe 22. One end of the connecting pipe 22 is fixedly connected to the guide channel 4. The input end of the delivery pump 21 extends into the interior of the isolation frame 13 and is fixedly connected to the temperature chamber 3. The delivery pump 21 delivers the cooling or heating liquid in the temperature chamber 3 to the guide channel 4. The design of the guide channel 4 and the spiral guide plate 5 helps to evenly distribute the liquid to the outer wall of the storage tank for effective temperature control.

[0044] A temperature sensor 23 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the storage tank body 2. The temperature sensor 23 monitors the temperature of the edible vinegar in the storage tank in real time. When the temperature exceeds the preset range, the sensor sends a signal to the control system, which automatically adjusts the heating or cooling equipment to maintain a suitable storage environment. A conveying pipe 24 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage tank body 2. One end of the conveying pipe 24 is fixedly connected to the inside of the temperature chamber 3. The conveying pipe 24 delivers the hot or cold regulating medium inside the temperature chamber 3 to the storage tank body 2. In conjunction with the temperature control function of the temperature chamber 3, it helps to achieve precise temperature control.

[0045] Working principle: In use, pour the vinegar to be stored into the opening of the storage tank body 2. Then, the operator can push the arc-shaped plate 8, causing it to rotate on the fixed post 6. When the arc-shaped plate 8 rotates to the slot 11 on the limiting post 7, the limiting plate 17 can be lifted upwards, causing the sliding rod 16 to stretch the spring 18. At this point, the sliding rod 16 is no longer in the slot 11, and the arc-shaped plate 8 can then be rotated into the slot 11. Releasing the limiting plate 17 causes the spring 18 to retract, causing the sliding rod 16 to fall into the groove on the arc-shaped plate 8. The positioning of the arc plate 8 can then be completed. Then, the operator rotates the rotating wheel 15, which drives the threaded rod 14 to rotate, causing the threaded rod 14 to move down along the guide rod 9, thereby pushing the sealing cover 10 to move and align the sealing cover 10 with the opening on the storage tank body 2, thus completing the sealing of the storage tank body 2. This effectively prevents external air, impurities and microorganisms from entering the tank, while also preventing the loss of volatile components in the vinegar, thus ensuring the quality and flavor of the vinegar. This makes the sealing process simpler and more convenient, while also ensuring the stability of the seal.

[0046] During storage, temperature sensor 23 monitors the temperature of the vinegar inside storage tank 2 in real time. When the temperature is high, temperature sensor 23 transmits a signal to control module (not shown in the figure). Control module drives semiconductor cooling chip 19 to start according to the pre-set storage temperature, thereby cooling the water in temperature chamber 3. At the same time, delivery pump 21 is started, and its input end draws water from the guide channel 4 inside storage tank 2. The water in the guide channel 4 is spirally drawn from the top into delivery pipe 24 by the action of spiral guide plate 5, and then cooled by semiconductor cooling chip 19 and delivered to connecting pipe 2. At point 2, the water enters the guide channel 4 through the connecting pipe 22, and then passes through the spiral guide plate 5 around the outer wall of the storage tank body 2 to lower the temperature of the storage tank body 2. The edible vinegar is then cooled through the heat transfer of the storage tank body 2. When the temperature is low, the heating plate 12 is activated to raise the temperature of the water in the temperature chamber 3. The spiral guide plate can effectively distribute the temperature regulating medium, such as coolant or heated water, evenly on the surface of the tank, thereby achieving uniform temperature regulation of the entire tank, preventing excessive temperature difference, and effectively avoiding quality fluctuations caused by uneven temperature.

[0047] 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 storage tank for edible vinegar production, comprising a bottom plate (1), characterized in that: The top of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to the storage tank body (2) and the temperature chamber (3). The storage tank body (2) has a flow guide groove (4) inside. A spiral flow guide plate (5) is fixedly installed inside the flow guide groove (4). The top of the storage tank body (2) is fixedly connected to a fixed column (6) and a limiting column (7). An arc plate (8) is hinged to the outer wall of the fixed column (6). Two guide rods (9) are slidably connected inside the arc plate (8). The bottom of the temperature chamber (3) is fixedly connected to a sealing cover (10), and a sealing component is provided on the top of the sealing cover (10). The outer wall of the limiting column (7) is provided with a slot (11), and a fixing component is provided inside the slot (11). A heating plate (12) is fixedly installed on the inner bottom surface of the temperature chamber (3). A cooling component is provided on the outer wall of the temperature chamber (3). An isolation frame (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the temperature chamber (3), and a pumping component is provided on the top of the isolation frame (13).

2. The storage tank for edible vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing assembly includes a threaded rod (14) rotatably mounted on the top of the sealing cover (10), with a rotating wheel (15) fixedly connected to the top of the threaded rod (14), and the outer wall of the threaded rod (14) being threadedly connected to the inside of the arc plate (8).

3. The storage tank for edible vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component includes a sliding rod (16) slidably connected inside the slot (11), and a limiting disc (17) is fixedly connected to the top end of the sliding rod (16).

4. A storage tank for edible vinegar production according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring (18) is fitted on the outer wall of the sliding rod (16) and between the top of the limiting post (7) and the bottom of the limiting disc (17).

5. A storage tank for edible vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling component includes a semiconductor cooling chip (19) fixedly installed on both sides and the front of the temperature chamber (3), and heat dissipation fins (20) are fixedly installed on the heat dissipation end of the semiconductor cooling chip (19).

6. A storage tank for edible vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pumping assembly includes a delivery pump (21) fixedly installed on the top of the isolation frame (13), and the output end of the delivery pump (21) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (22).

7. A storage tank for edible vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (23) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the storage tank body (2).

8. A storage tank for edible vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the storage tank body (2) is fixedly connected to a conveying pipe (24).

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