Vinegar making and fermented grain smoking machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of table vinegar production equipment, in particular to a vinegar-making fermented grain fumigating machine which comprises a fermented grain fumigating tank, the fermented grain fumigating tank is connected with a base and further connected with a steam generating mechanism used for introducing steam into the fermented grain fumigating tank, a first driving mechanism used for driving the fermented grain fumigating tank to rotate is arranged on the base, and a second driving mechanism used for driving the fermented grain fumigating tank to rotate is arranged on the base. A first spiral conveying plate rotating along with the fermented grain smoking tank is mounted in the fermented grain smoking tank, a second stirring part is further connected in the fermented grain smoking tank, and the second stirring part comprises a second spiral conveying plate with the rotating direction opposite to that of the first spiral conveying plate and a second driving mechanism for driving the second spiral conveying plate to rotate. A first spiral conveying plate can push materials in the fumigating tank to turn over when the fumigating tank rotates, and meanwhile, a second spiral conveying plate is combined to push the materials reversely, so that the materials accumulated in the fumigating tank are turned over to the outer side, and all the materials can be in more uniform contact with steam; the smoking efficiency and the uniformity degree are further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of vinegar production equipment, specifically a vinegar-making and fumigation machine. Background Technology

[0002] Smoking is a unique process in the production of Shanxi aged vinegar, giving it its distinctive color, aroma, flavor, and texture. From a modern scientific perspective, the main principle of smoking is that during the heating process, organic acids, reducing sugars, amino acids, and some undecomposed residual starch, hemicellulose, proteins, and microorganisms in the vinegar mash undergo complex biochemical reactions in an acidic environment. For example, organic acids react with hydroxyl compounds to form esters with a mellow taste, pentoses dehydrate to form furan compounds and pyrazine compounds with characteristic aromas, and residual starch and proteins are hydrolyzed into sugars and amino acids, respectively. The sugars and amino acids further polymerize at high temperatures through a carbonyl-amine reaction to form melanoidins.

[0003] Traditional methods of smoking vinegar mash involve open flames, manual pouring, and a cycle of 5-6 days. The mature vinegar mash heats up slowly overall, and improper control of the heat can easily lead to unstable quality. Furthermore, the smoking process involves significant acid volatilization, a poor working environment, and high labor intensity. In addition, the open-plan operation results in low hygiene and safety standards, making it difficult to guarantee the quality of smoked mash between batches. Traditional smoking vats and pools also require a large area, making it difficult to increase production capacity. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a vinegar smoking machine to solve the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency in the current vinegar smoking process.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a vinegar-making and fumigation machine, including a fumigation tank, the fumigation tank being connected to a base, the fumigation tank also being connected to a steam generating mechanism for introducing steam into the fumigation tank, the base being provided with a first driving mechanism for driving the fumigation tank to rotate, the fumigation tank being equipped with a first spiral conveyor plate that rotates together with the fumigation tank, the fumigation tank also being connected to a second stirring part, the second stirring part including a second spiral conveyor plate rotating in the opposite direction to the first spiral conveyor plate and a second driving mechanism for driving the second spiral conveyor plate to rotate.

[0006] The above structure has the following beneficial effects:

[0007] 1. Heating the vinegar mash in the smoking tank with steam can make the temperature of the vinegar mash uniform and stable, effectively improving the smoking efficiency. It can shorten the original smoking cycle of 5-6 days to 3 days, and the material temperature is maintained above 90° for a longer time than the traditional smoking time of 5-6 days, creating better conditions for the accumulation of smoking components. At the same time, steam smoking can also reduce environmental pollution and is more environmentally friendly.

[0008] 2. The first drive mechanism can drive the smoking mash tank to rotate. The rotation of the smoking mash tank can turn the material inside the smoking mash tank, realizing the function of automatic material turning, further improving the uniformity of the material smoking mash and improving the production quality.

[0009] 3. The first spiral conveyor plate can push the material inside the smoking tank to turn over when the tank rotates. At the same time, the second spiral conveyor plate pushes the material in the opposite direction, so that the material accumulated inside is also turned to the outside. This allows all the material to come into more uniform contact with the steam, further improving the efficiency and uniformity of smoking.

[0010] Preferably, the steam generating mechanism is connected to one end of the fumigation tank via an air inlet pipe, and the other end of the fumigation tank is connected to an air outlet pipe. The air outlet pipe is also connected to a circulation pipe, and the end of the circulation pipe is connected to the steam generating mechanism.

[0011] The circulating pipeline can recover the steam discharged from the exhaust pipe and re-enter the steam generator for heating, and then enter the smoking tank along with the new steam, reducing heat loss and saving production costs.

[0012] Preferably, a first valve is also provided on the circulation pipeline.

[0013] The first valve is a backflow valve, which allows the airflow to move only from the outlet pipe toward the steam generator, and prevents it from flowing back.

[0014] Preferably, a second valve is also installed between the air outlet pipe and the circulation pipe.

[0015] The second valve can switch the connection between the exhaust pipe and the circulation pipe. During the smoking process, it can select to discharge or circulate according to the steam quality, which can save energy and ensure the production quality of the product.

[0016] Preferably, the second drive mechanism includes a fixed shaft, a rotating sleeve rotatably connected to the fixed shaft, and a second drive motor. The second drive motor and the rotating sleeve are connected by a gear set, and the second spiral conveyor plate is connected to the rotating sleeve.

[0017] The fixed shaft supports the rotating sleeve and the second spiral conveyor plate, while the second drive motor drives the rotating sleeve to rotate around the rotating shaft through a gear set.

[0018] Preferably, the fixed shaft is hollow inside, and a plurality of first air outlet holes are provided on the fixed shaft, and the air inlet pipe is connected to the fixed shaft.

[0019] By connecting the air inlet pipe to the fixed shaft, steam can be discharged from several first air outlets on the fixed shaft, which allows the steam to fill the entire smoking tank more evenly and improves the temperature uniformity of the entire smoking tank.

[0020] Preferably, the rotating sleeve is provided with several second air outlets.

[0021] The second vent hole on the rotating sleeve allows steam to be evenly sprayed out along the outer circumference of the rotating sleeve during rotation, filling the smoking tank and further improving the uniformity of the steam.

[0022] Preferably, the first drive mechanism includes a first driver mounted on the base and a first gear fixedly mounted on the outer periphery of the fumigation jar, and the output end of the first driver is connected to a second gear for meshing with the first gear.

[0023] The first driver, through the first gear and the second gear, can stably and evenly drive the fermentation jar to rotate, causing the vinegar mash inside the jar to turn over during the rotation.

[0024] Preferably, the base is also equipped with four support wheels, with two support wheels forming a group. The two groups of support wheels are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fumigation tank, and the support wheels abut against the side wall of the fumigation tank. The two support wheels in each group are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first driver.

[0025] The support wheels make the smoking pot more stable during rotation, avoiding the risk of it tipping over or falling. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the vinegar-making and fumigation machine of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the vinegar-making and fumigation machine of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of the vinegar-making and fumigation machine of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 4This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment 1 of the present invention, showing the hidden end cap on one side of the fumigation tank from another angle.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of Embodiment 2 of the vinegar-making and fumigation machine of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of another embodiment of the vinegar-making and fumigation machine of this utility model, showing the hidden end cap on one side of the fumigation tank from another angle.

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure of region "A" in the middle.

[0033] The components include: a fumigation tank 10, a base 11, a first spiral conveyor plate 12, an air inlet pipe 13, an air outlet pipe 14, a circulation pipe 15, a first valve 16, a second valve 17, a steam generating mechanism 20, a first driving mechanism 30, a first gear 31, a second gear 32, a first driver 33, a support wheel 34, a second spiral conveyor plate 40, a second driving mechanism 50, a fixed shaft 51, a first air outlet 511, a rotating sleeve 52, a second air outlet 521, a third gear 53, and a fourth gear 54. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] According to the instruction manual Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides a vinegar-making and fumigation machine, including a base 11 and a fumigation tank 10 rotatably mounted on the base 11. A steam generating mechanism 20 is also mounted on the base 11, and one end of the steam generating mechanism 20 is connected to the fumigation tank 10 via an air inlet pipe 13. The other end of the fumigation tank 10 is connected to an air outlet pipe 14. A first driving mechanism 30 for driving the fumigation tank 10 to rotate is also mounted on the base 11. In this embodiment, the first driving mechanism 30 includes a first driver 33 and a first gear 31 mounted on the outer periphery of the fumigation tank 10. 33 is a motor. A second gear 32 for meshing with the first gear 31 is installed on the output shaft of the first driver 33. In order to improve the stability of the fumigation tank 10 during rotation, four support wheels 34 are also installed on the base 11. Each pair of support wheels 34 forms a group, and the two groups of support wheels 34 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fumigation tank 10. The two support wheels 34 in each group are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first driver 33. The support rollers can support the fumigation tank 10 during rotation, avoiding the risk of the fumigation tank 10 tipping over.

[0037] At each end of the fermentation tank 10, there is an inlet for feeding vinegar mash and an outlet for discharging the mash.

[0038] A first spiral conveyor plate 12 is installed on the inner wall of the smoking tank 10 and rotates together with the smoking tank 10. A second stirring part is also installed in the smoking tank 10, wherein the second stirring part includes a second spiral conveyor plate 40, the rotation direction of the second spiral conveyor plate 40 is opposite to the rotation direction of the first spiral conveyor plate 12, and the second spiral conveyor plate 40 is also connected to a second drive mechanism 50 for driving the second spiral conveyor plate 40 to rotate.

[0039] A circulation pipe 15 is also connected to the exhaust pipe 14. The other end of the circulation pipe 15 is connected to the steam generating mechanism 20. The residual steam can be reintroduced into the steam generating mechanism 20 through the circulation pipe 15 to increase the temperature of the intake air and reduce energy waste. At the same time, a first valve 16 is also installed on the circulation pipe 15. In this embodiment, the first valve 16 is a check valve, which allows the steam to flow only in the direction of the steam generating mechanism 20 in the circulation pipe 15. A second valve 17 is installed between the exhaust pipe 14 and the circulation pipe 15. The second valve 17 is a three-way valve. The connection or closure between the exhaust pipe 14 and the circulation pipe 15 can be adjusted through the second valve 17 to ensure that the gas can be discharged smoothly after the fumigation is completed.

[0040] Its working principle is as follows: when smoking the vinegar mash, the vinegar mash is fed into the feed inlet, and then steam is introduced into the smoking tank 10 to heat the vinegar mash and carry out the smoking process. During the smoking process, the first drive mechanism 30 drives the smoking tank 10 to rotate, and the second drive mechanism 50 drives the second spiral conveyor plate 40 in the smoking tank 10 to rotate, turning the vinegar mash in the smoking tank 10 so that the vinegar mash can be smoked evenly, improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] According to the instruction manual Figure 3-5 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the second drive mechanism 50 includes a fixed shaft 51, a rotating sleeve 52, and a second motor, which are fixedly installed inside the fermentation tank 10. The rotating sleeve is rotatably connected to the outside of the fixed shaft 51 through a bearing. The second spiral conveying plate 40 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating sleeve 52. A third gear 53 is installed on the output shaft of the second motor, and a fourth gear 54 for meshing with the third gear 53 is installed on the sleeve. The second motor and the rotating sleeve 52 are connected through a gear set composed of the third gear 53 and the fourth gear 54.

[0043] The fixed shaft 51 is a hollow tube. Several first air outlets 511 are provided on the fixed shaft 51, and the air inlet pipe 13 and the air outlet pipe 14 are respectively connected to the two ends of the fixed shaft 51. At the same time, several second air outlets 521 are provided on the rotating sleeve 52.

[0044] Its working principle is as follows: when steam enters the interior of the fixed shaft 51 from the air inlet pipe 13, it is discharged from the first air outlet 511 on the fixed shaft 51 and enters the fumigation tank 10 through the second air outlet 521 on the rotating sleeve 52. During the rotation of the rotating sleeve 52, the steam is discharged in a circumferential direction, so that the steam is more evenly distributed in the fumigation tank 10, thereby allowing the vinegar mash in the fumigation tank 10 to come into even contact with the hot steam, thereby further improving the fumigation effect.

[0045] The directional terms mentioned in this utility model, such as "up", "down", "left", and "right", are only for better and clearer explanation and understanding of this utility model, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component 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.

[0046] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described above, but should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and variations in its specific structure are permitted. All changes made within the scope of the independent claims of this utility model are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vinegar-making smoking and fermenting machine, comprising a smoking and fermenting tank, a base connected to the smoking and fermenting tank, and a steam generating mechanism for introducing steam into the smoking and fermenting tank, characterized in that, The base is provided with a first drive mechanism for driving the smoking jar to rotate. The smoking jar is equipped with a first spiral conveyor plate that rotates together with the smoking jar. The smoking jar is also connected to a second stirring part. The second stirring part includes a second spiral conveyor plate that rotates in the opposite direction to the first spiral conveyor plate and a second drive mechanism for driving the second spiral conveyor plate to rotate.

2. The vinegar making smoking machine according to claim 1, wherein, The steam generating mechanism is connected to one end of the fumigation tank via an air inlet pipe, and the other end of the fumigation tank is connected to an air outlet pipe. The air outlet pipe is also connected to a circulation pipe, and the end of the circulation pipe is connected to the steam generating mechanism.

3. The vinegar making smoking machine according to claim 2, wherein, A first valve is also installed on the circulation pipeline.

4. The vinegar making smoking machine according to claim 2, wherein, A second valve is also installed between the air outlet pipe and the circulation pipe.

5. The vinegar making smoking machine according to claim 2, wherein, The second drive mechanism includes a fixed shaft, a rotating sleeve rotatably connected to the fixed shaft, and a second drive motor. The second drive motor and the rotating sleeve are connected by a gear set, and the second spiral conveyor plate is connected to the rotating sleeve.

6. The vinegar making smoking machine according to claim 5, wherein, The fixed shaft is hollow inside, and several first air outlet holes are opened on the fixed shaft. The air inlet pipe is connected to the fixed shaft.

7. A vinegar-making and fumigation machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating sleeve has several second air outlets.

8. A vinegar-making and fumigation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive mechanism includes a first driver mounted on the base and a first gear fixedly mounted on the outer periphery of the fumigation jar. The output end of the first driver is connected to a second gear for meshing with the first gear.

9. A vinegar-making and fumigation machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The base is also equipped with four support wheels. Two support wheels form a group, and the two groups of support wheels are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the smoking tank. The support wheels abut against the side wall of the smoking tank. The two support wheels in each group are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first driver.

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