Intelligent device for simulating fermentation of Luzhou-flavor liquor tank in laboratory

By designing an intelligent device to simulate the fermentation of strong-aroma baijiu tanks in the laboratory, the problem of large-scale losses and quality impacts in the new process trials of baijiu enterprises was solved. It enabled small-scale, efficient, and controllable fermentation trials, thereby improving the quality of the trials and the competitiveness of enterprises.

CN223879704UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06ANHUI WENWANG WINE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520098156.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-16
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-16

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Technical Problem

When baijiu companies conduct new process trials, directly conducting them in the fermentation pits may result in large-scale losses and affect the quality of the liquor produced. Furthermore, adjusting the fermentation pits takes a long time, and the small jars used to simulate the fermentation environment differ greatly from the real fermentation pits, making it difficult to achieve the desired experimental results.

Method used

Design a laboratory-scale intelligent device for simulating the fermentation of strong-aroma baijiu (Chinese liquor) in a fermentation tank. The device includes a heating container and a fermentation container, with temperature controlled by an electric heating coil, a water-sealed exhaust system, and an intelligent control system. It simulates the fermentation tank environment and supports small-scale experiments.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the use of raw materials, shortens the research and development cycle, ensures the quality and consistency of testing, protects production resources, reduces risks, and improves market adaptability and competitiveness.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent device for simulating fermentation of a strong aromatic white spirit tank in a laboratory, which comprises a heating container and a fermentation container arranged on the inner side of the heating container, an electric heating coil is arranged on the outer side of the heating container, and a fixing frame is arranged above the inner side of the heating container. A water drainage valve is connected to the outer position of the middle of the right lower side of the heating container, a small hole is formed in the inner position of the right lower side of the heating container, through small-scale tests, use of a large number of raw materials is reduced, the test cost is reduced, and particularly in the new process development stage, potential risks of large-scale production are avoided; a rapid iteration test is carried out in a laboratory environment, the research and development period is shortened, the conversion speed of a new technology from a laboratory to an actual production line is accelerated, an intelligent control system can accurately monitor and adjust key parameters such as temperature and water level in the fermentation process, and test consistency and product quality can be guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of fermentation simulation devices, specifically relating to an intelligent device for simulating the fermentation of strong-aroma baijiu in a laboratory. Background Technology

[0002] Strong-aroma baijiu is fermented in mud pits using solid-state fermentation. Each batch of grain is added to the pits at least 700 kilograms, and some manufacturers even add more than 2 tons of grain to each pit. When baijiu companies need to conduct some new process experiments, they often directly select 3 test pits, and other pits from similar production teams are used as control test pits.

[0003] When liquor companies need to conduct new process experiments, if they carry them out in normal fermentation pits, considering that at least three parallel tests are required, the losses would be significant if the experiment fails, and it would also affect the quality of subsequent liquor produced in the pits. It would also take a long time to adjust the pits back to normal conditions. Some manufacturers also use small-scale production tests in small jars, but the fermentation environment is quite different from that in real fermentation pits, making it difficult to achieve the same experimental results.

[0004] This invention designs and develops a simulation device that can simulate the solid-state fermentation environment of strong-aroma baijiu in mud pits, achieving the purpose of new process testing and reducing losses caused by test failures. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a laboratory-simulated intelligent device for the fermentation of strong-aroma baijiu, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing baijiu enterprises need to conduct some new process experiments. If these experiments are carried out in normal fermentation pits, considering at least three parallel experiments, the losses caused by the failure of the experiments are significant, and the quality of subsequent baijiu production in the pits will also be affected. It will also take a long time to adjust the pits.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a laboratory-simulated fermentation device for strong-aroma baijiu, comprising a heating container and a fermentation container disposed inside the heating container;

[0007] An electric heating coil is provided on the outer side of the heating container, a fixing frame is provided on the upper inner side of the heating container, a water drain valve is connected to the middle outer position of the lower right side of the heating container, and a small hole is provided on the inner position of the lower right side of the heating container.

[0008] A water tank cover is provided on the upper side of the heating container, a water inlet valve is provided at the middle of the upper rear side of the water tank cover, and thermometer probes are provided at the inner sides of the four corners of the water tank cover.

[0009] The electric heating coil is powered by connecting an external power supply;

[0010] An electric floating ball is arranged at the middle position of the left rear side of the fixing frame;

[0011] A heating cavity is arranged at the inner side position of the heating container, and a water tank cover is arranged at the upper side position of the heating container;

[0012] A fermentation cavity is arranged at the inner side position of the fermentation container, the inner side inner wall of the fermentation cavity is provided with a honeycomb cellar mud plate, a sealing groove is formed at the upper side outer position of the fermentation cavity, a rubber plug is arranged at the right side position of the fermentation container, support frames are respectively arranged at the four corner positions of the fermentation container, and a container cover is arranged at the upper side position of the fermentation container;

[0013] A yellow pulp water tank is arranged at the right lower side position of the fermentation cavity, a hose is connected to the right side position of the yellow pulp water tank, and a switch valve is arranged at the terminal position of the hose.

[0014] Preferably, the hose is connected through a sleeve connection mode and a small hole, and the connection position of the hose and the small hole is sealed.

[0015] Preferably, the electric floating ball and the water inlet valve are linked, and the fixing frame is connected to the heating container through an integrated connection mode.

[0016] Preferably, the fermentation container is connected to the heating container through a sleeve-embedded connection mode, and the hose is connected to the yellow pulp water tank through an integrated connection mode.

[0017] Preferably, the inner side of the sealing groove is filled with water, and the rubber plug penetrates the fermentation container and protrudes into the sealing groove.

[0018] Preferably, the container cover is connected to the sealing groove through a sleeve-embedded connection mode, the honeycomb cellar mud plate is connected to the inner wall of the fermentation container through a clamping-embedded connection mode, and the honeycomb cellar mud plate and the inner wall of the fermentation container have no gap.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the test room simulation strong-flavor liquor tank fermentation intelligent device has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] Cost saving: through small-scale testing, the use of a large amount of raw materials is reduced, the test cost is reduced, and in particular in the new process development stage, the potential risk of large-scale production is avoided.

[0021] Time efficiency: rapid iteration testing is carried out in a laboratory environment, the research and development cycle is shortened, and the conversion speed of new technology from the laboratory to the actual production line is accelerated.

[0022] Quality control: The intelligent control system can accurately monitor and adjust key parameters such as temperature and water level during fermentation, helping to ensure consistency and product quality.

[0023] Flexibility and diversity: The device supports rapid testing of various new processes, enabling enterprises to flexibly respond to market demand changes and quickly launch new products.

[0024] Protection of production resources: Conducting tests in small-scale devices avoids interference with normal production pits and protects the core production assets of enterprises.

[0025] Scientific value: Provides a controllable experimental platform for researchers, helping to deeply study fermentation mechanisms and promote industry technological progress and innovation.

[0026] Environmentally friendly: Reduces waste generation during testing, contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development.

[0027] Market adaptability: Accelerates the development and listing of new products, enhancing the adaptability and competitiveness of enterprises in the market.

[0028] Risk management: Conducting tests in small-scale devices effectively reduces the risk of new processes when they are put into large-scale production, ensuring the stable operation of enterprises.

[0029] In summary, the intelligent device not only improves the efficiency and quality of testing, but also brings significant economic benefits and technical advantages to enterprises, which is of great significance to promoting the innovative development and sustainable operation of the liquor industry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the utility model is separated from each structure.

[0031] Figure 2 The structure diagram of the fermentation container in the utility model.

[0032] Figure 3 The structure diagram of the heating container in the utility model.

[0033] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the utility model Figure 2 The structure diagram of the enlarged circular area.

[0034] In the figure:

[0035] 1, heating container; 2, fermentation container; 3, container cover; 4, water tank cover; 5, honeycomb cellar mud plate; 6, heating cavity; 7, electric heating coil; 8, drain valve; 9, small hole; 10, support frame; 11, sealing groove; 12, rubber plug; 13, thermometer probe; 14, water inlet valve; 15, yellow slurry water tank; 16, hose; 17, on-off valve; 18, electric floating ball; 19, fixing frame; 20, fermentation cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0037] The utility model provides a kind of laboratory simulation strong-flavor baijiu tank fermentation intelligent device as shown in Figures 1-4 It includes heating container 1 and the fermentation container 2 of the inside position at heating container 1;

[0038] Electric heating coil 7 is arranged at the outside position of heating container 1, fixing frame 19 is arranged at the upper inside position of heating container 1, drain valve 8 is connected at the right lower side intermediate outside position of heating container 1, and small hole 9 is opened at the right lower side inside position of heating container 1;

[0039] Water tank cover 4 is arranged at the upper side position of heating container 1, water inlet valve 14 is arranged at the rear upper side intermediate position of water tank cover 4, and thermometer probe 13 is arranged at the four corners inside position of water tank cover 4 respectively;

[0040] Electric heating coil 7 is powered by connecting external power supply;

[0041] Electric floating ball 18 is arranged at the left rear side intermediate position of fixing frame 19;

[0042] Heating cavity 6 is arranged at the inside position of heating container 1, and water tank cover 4 is arranged at the upper side position of heating container 1;

[0043] Fermentation cavity 20 is arranged at the inside position of fermentation container 2, honeycomb cellar mud plate 5 is arranged at the inside wall of fermentation cavity 20, sealing groove 11 is opened at the upper side outside position of fermentation cavity 20, rubber plug 12 is arranged at the right side position of fermentation container 2, support frame 10 is arranged at the four corners position of fermentation container 2 respectively, and container cover 3 is arranged at the upper side position of fermentation container 2;

[0044] A yellow slurry tank 15 is arranged at the lower right side of the fermentation cavity 20, and a hose 16 is connected to the right side of the yellow slurry tank 15. A switch valve 17 is arranged at the end of the hose 16.

[0045] As shown in Figures 1-4 , the hose 16 is connected to the small hole 9 through a sleeve connection, and the connection position of the hose 16 and the small hole 9 is sealed. The electric floating ball 18 is linked with the water inlet valve 14, the fixing frame 19 is connected to the heating container 1 through an integrated connection, the fermentation container 2 is connected to the heating container 1 through a sleeve-embedded connection, the hose 16 is connected to the yellow slurry tank 15 through an integrated connection, the inside of the sealing groove is filled with water, the rubber plug 12 penetrates the fermentation container 2 and protrudes into the sealing groove 11, the container cover 3 is connected to the sealing groove 11 through a sleeve-embedded connection, and the honeycomb cellar mud plate 5 is connected to the inner wall of the fermentation container 2 through a card-embedded connection, and there is no gap between the honeycomb cellar mud plate 5 and the inner wall of the fermentation container 2.

[0046] The preferred use principle is as follows:

[0047] The design of this laboratory simulation of Luzhou-flavor liquor tank fermentation intelligent device aims to simulate the environmental conditions in the traditional liquor fermentation process, while improving the controllability and efficiency of the fermentation process through intelligent control. The main principles include:

[0048] Temperature control: The water temperature in the heating container 1 is accurately controlled by the electric heating coil 7, simulating the ground surface temperature of the traditional cellar, and providing a suitable environment for liquor fermentation.

[0049] Water seal exhaust: The water tank cover 4 cooperates with the sealing groove 11 of the fermentation container 2 to form a water seal, which can isolate external air and allow the gas generated during fermentation to be discharged.

[0050] Water level control: The electric floating ball 18 is linked with the water inlet valve 14 to automatically adjust the water level in the heating container 1, ensuring the effectiveness of the water seal.

[0051] Yellow slurry water discharge: The yellow slurry tank 15 in the fermentation cavity 20 is connected to the small hole 9 of the heating container 1 through the hose 16 and the switch valve 17, facilitating the discharge of yellow slurry water after fermentation.

[0052] Cellar mud plate fixation: The honeycomb cellar mud plate 5 is fixed to the inner wall of the fermentation container 2 through a card-embedded connection, providing a stable microbial environment for fermentation.

[0053] Usage steps:

[0054] Preparation: Check whether all parts are in good condition, and ensure that the electric heating coil 7, thermometer probe 13, electric floating ball 18 and other equipment are working properly.

[0055] Watering: Add appropriate amount of water to the heating container 1 through the water inlet valve 14 until the water level reaches the height set by the electric floating ball 18.

[0056] Heating: Turn on the electric heating coil 7 and set the water temperature as needed to make the water temperature in the heating cavity 6 reach the simulated cellar surface temperature.

[0057] Place the fermentation container: Place the fermentation container 2 containing the vinasse into the heating container 1, ensure that it is stably placed on the fixing frame 19 and fixed by the sleeve embedding connection.

[0058] Install the honeycomb cellar mud plate: Insert the honeycomb cellar mud plate 5 into the clamping groove on the inner wall of the fermentation container 2 to ensure tight contact with the inner wall of the fermentation container 2.

[0059] Seal: Fit the container cover 3 to the sealing groove 11 of the fermentation container 2 and ensure that the water tank cover 4 forms a good water seal with the fermentation container 2.

[0060] Monitoring and adjustment: Monitor the temperature in the fermentation cavity 20 in real time through the thermometer probe 13 and adjust the working state of the electric heating coil 7 as needed.

[0061] Fermentation process: Start the fermentation process and pay attention to the state of the electric floating ball 18 during the process to ensure stable water level.

[0062] Drain the yellow slurry water: After the fermentation is completed, open the switch valve 17 and drain the yellow slurry water in the yellow slurry water tank 15 through the hose 16.

[0063] End and clean up: After the fermentation is completed, turn off all equipment, take out the fermentation container 2 and perform necessary cleaning and maintenance.

[0064] Through the above steps, the intelligent device can effectively simulate the fermentation process of strong-flavor Chinese liquor and improve the quality and stability of fermentation through intelligent control.

[0065] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application 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 replacements to some technical features. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A laboratory-simulated fermentation device for strong-aroma baijiu, comprising a heating container (1) and a fermentation container (2) disposed inside the heating container (1); Its features are: An electric heating coil (7) is provided on the outer side of the heating container (1), a fixing frame (19) is provided on the upper inner side of the heating container (1), a drain valve (8) is connected to the middle outer position of the lower right side of the heating container (1), and a small hole (9) is provided on the inner position of the lower right side of the heating container (1). A water tank cover (4) is provided on the upper side of the heating container (1), a water inlet valve (14) is provided at the middle of the upper rear side of the water tank cover (4), and thermometer probes (13) are provided at the inner sides of the four corners of the water tank cover (4). The electric heating coil (7) is powered by connecting to an external power source; An electric float (18) is provided at the middle position of the left rear side of the fixed frame (19). A heating chamber (6) is provided on the inner side of the heating container (1), and a water tank cover (4) is provided on the upper side of the heating container (1). A fermentation chamber (20) is provided on the inner side of the fermentation container (2). A honeycomb mud plate (5) is provided on the inner wall of the fermentation chamber (20). A sealing groove (11) is provided on the upper outer side of the fermentation chamber (20). A rubber stopper (12) is provided on the right side of the fermentation container (2). Support frames (10) are provided at the four corners of the fermentation container (2). A container lid (3) is provided on the upper side of the fermentation container (2). A yellow slurry tank (15) is provided at the lower right side of the fermentation chamber (20), a hose (16) is connected to the right side of the yellow slurry tank (15), and a switch valve (17) is provided at the end of the hose (16).

2. The intelligent device for simulating the fermentation of strong-aroma baijiu in a laboratory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hose (16) is connected to the small hole (9) by a sleeve connection, and the connection position between the hose (16) and the small hole (9) is sealed.

3. The intelligent device for simulating the fermentation of strong-aroma baijiu in a laboratory according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric float (18) and the water inlet valve (14) are linked together, and the fixed frame (19) is connected to the heating container (1) through an integrated connection.

4. The intelligent device for simulating the fermentation of strong-aroma baijiu in a laboratory according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fermentation container (2) is connected to the heating container (1) by a nested connection, and the hose (16) is connected to the yellow slurry tank (15) by an integrated connection.

5. The intelligent device for simulating the fermentation of strong-aroma baijiu in a laboratory according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner side of the sealing groove (11) is filled with water, and the rubber stopper (12) penetrates the fermentation container (2) and protrudes from the sealing groove (11).

6. The intelligent device for simulating the fermentation of strong-aroma baijiu in a laboratory according to claim 5, characterized in that: The container lid (3) is connected to the sealing groove (11) by a nested connection method, and the honeycomb cellar mud plate (5) is connected to the inner wall of the fermentation container (2) by a snap-fit ​​connection method, and there is no gap between the honeycomb cellar mud plate (5) and the inner wall of the fermentation container (2).