Air-cooled wine brewing cooler

By improving the air-cooled brewing cooler with a circulating cooling structure and a vortex air supply structure, the residence time of alcohol vapor is extended, the condensation effect is enhanced, the problems of uneven cooling and vapor escape are solved, and efficient cooling and liquid handling are achieved.

CN223879709UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06TAIAN LIZE MACHINERY EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520153752.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-23

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Technical Problem

The existing air-cooled cooler's cooling pipe design results in incomplete condensation of alcohol vapor, with some vapor escaping, causing waste, and uneven cooling effect.

Method used

The system employs a circulating cooling structure and a vortex air supply structure to extend the residence time of alcohol vapor in the cooling pipes, and improves temperature uniformity through cyclone air supply. Multiple funnel-shaped diversion plates are designed to prevent condensate from accumulating.

Benefits of technology

It improves the condensation efficiency of alcohol vapor, prevents escape, and achieves uniform cooling effect of cooling pipe and convenient handling of condensate.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of wine brewing, and discloses an air-cooled wine brewing cooler which comprises a cooling barrel and a wine barrel, the cooling barrel is arranged above the wine barrel, the top of the cooling barrel is connected with a steam inlet pipe, and a wine outlet pipe is arranged on the wine barrel; a circle of partition plates are arranged in the cooling barrel in the circumferential direction; the circulating cooling structure is arranged in the cooling barrel, and the wine steam enters the wine barrel after being condensed through the circulating cooling structure; the vortex air supply structure is arranged below the wine barrel and supplies air to the inner side of the partition plate, and a cyclone is formed. Compared with the prior art, the alcohol steam cooling device has the advantages that the alcohol steam cooling device is provided with the circulating cooling structure, so that the existing time of alcohol steam in the cooling pipe can be effectively prolonged, the alcohol steam is prevented from escaping, the amount of processed alcohol is more, and the alcohol steam cooling device is more convenient to use; and the temperature in the cooling barrel is more uniform, and the cooling effect of each cooling pipe is uniform.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing technology, specifically to an air-cooled brewing cooler. Background Technology

[0002] In the brewing industry, especially in the production of baijiu (Chinese white liquor), condensers are essential equipment. People often utilize the different boiling points of alcohol and water, as well as the high volatility of alcohol, to separate the alcohol and water in a mixed liquor. The alcohol vapor is then condensed using a condenser, resulting in high-concentration, high-quality baijiu.

[0003] Most existing air-cooled coolers on the market dissipate heat by blowing air into the cooling pipes that receive alcohol vapor. Moreover, the airflow is often lateral, resulting in different cooling effects for each cooling pipe. Furthermore, the existing cooling pipes are designed in one direction, so some alcohol vapor does not completely condense inside the cooling pipes and escapes, causing waste. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned technical difficulties and provide an air-cooled brewing cooler, which is equipped with a circulating cooling structure, which can prolong the time that alcohol vapor exists in the cooling pipes, resulting in more complete condensation. Furthermore, the air duct design allows for cyclone airflow to each cooling pipe, resulting in more uniform temperature.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An air-cooled brewing cooler includes:

[0007] Cooling tank and wine barrel; the cooling tank is located above the wine barrel and is connected to the top with a steam inlet pipe, while the wine barrel is equipped with a wine outlet pipe;

[0008] A baffle is arranged circumferentially inside the cooling tank;

[0009] A circulating cooling structure is installed inside the cooling tank, and the wine vapor is condensed through the circulating cooling structure before entering the wine tank.

[0010] The vortex air supply structure is located below the barrel, supplying air to the inside of the partition and forming an air vortex.

[0011] As improvement, the circulating cooling structure comprises a circulating bin, a circulating fan, a flow distribution plate, cooling pipes and return pipes; the top of the circulating bin is fixed on the top of the cooling barrel and connected with the steam inlet pipe, the bottom is open and connected with the top of the partition plate, the circulating fan is fixed in the circulating bin and blows air downward, the flow distribution plate is fixed on the bottom of the circulating bin in a sleeved manner, a plurality of cooling pipes are arranged on the inner side of the partition plate in a circumferential direction, the upper ends of the cooling pipes are connected with the flow distribution plate, the lower ends of the cooling pipes pass through the bottom wall of the cooling barrel and are arranged in the wine barrel, the return pipes are arranged correspondingly to the cooling pipes, the upper ends of the return pipes are connected with the side wall of the circulating bin, the lower ends of the return pipes pass through the partition plate and are fixed on the corresponding cooling pipes, and the bottom connection portions of the return pipes are arranged in a gradually upward inclined manner from inside to outside.

[0012] As improvement, the circulating cooling structure comprises a circulating bin, a circulating fan, a flow distribution plate, cooling pipes and return pipes; the top of the circulating bin is fixed on the top of the cooling barrel and connected with the steam inlet pipe, the bottom is open and connected with the top of the partition plate, the circulating fan is fixed in the circulating bin and blows air downward, the flow distribution plate is fixed on the bottom of the circulating bin in a sleeved manner, a plurality of cooling pipes are arranged on the inner side of the partition plate in a circumferential direction, the upper ends of the cooling pipes are connected with the flow distribution plate, the lower ends of the cooling pipes pass through the bottom wall of the cooling barrel and are arranged in the wine barrel, the return pipes are arranged correspondingly to the cooling pipes, the upper ends of the return pipes are connected with the side wall of the circulating bin, the lower ends of the return pipes pass through the partition plate and are fixed on the corresponding cooling pipes, and the bottom connection portions of the return pipes are arranged in a gradually upward inclined manner from inside to outside.

[0013] As improvement, the circulating bin is provided with a heating block at the top, so that condensation of the circulating fan is prevented.

[0014] As improvement, the flow distribution plate is provided with a plurality of funnel structures in a circumferential direction correspondingly to the cooling pipes, and the bottom of each funnel structure is provided with a liquid leakage hole, the upper end of each cooling pipe is fixedly connected with the corresponding liquid leakage hole, and the condensed liquid on the flow distribution plate falls into the cooling pipe through the liquid leakage hole.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of:

[0016] 1. The circulating cooling structure can effectively prolong the time of the alcohol vapor existing in the cooling pipes, avoid the escape of the alcohol vapor, and increase the amount of alcohol after treatment, so that the use is more convenient.

[0017] 2. The vortex air supply structure is provided, air is supplied to the inner side of the partition plate through the air pipe, and a cyclone is formed, so that the temperature in the cooling barrel is more uniform, and the cooling effect of each cooling pipe is uniform.

[0018] 3. The flow distribution plate is provided with a plurality of funnel structures, so that the condensed liquid in the circulating bin can be effectively prevented from remaining, and the use is more convenient, sanitary and safe. DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is the structure schematic view of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 is the section schematic view of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 is a partial structure schematic view of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 is a structure schematic view of the utility model vortex air supply structure.

[0023] Figure 5 is a structure schematic view of the utility model shunt plate.

[0024] As shown in the figure: 1, cooling bucket;2, partition;3, wine bucket;4, cooling warehouse;5, cooling fan;6, inlet pipe;7, circulating warehouse;8, circulating fan;9, cooling pipe;10, backflow pipe;11, shunt plate;12, heating block;13, wine outlet pipe;14, liquid leakage;15, air inlet pipe;16, air supply pipe;17, exhaust pipe. Specific implementation

[0025] In the description of the utility model, it is understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included one or more features. In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more. In addition, the term "includes" and any variation thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0026] The utility model will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings.

[0027] A kind of air-cooled wine cooler, as Figure 1 Shown, including cooling bucket 1, wine bucket 3, circulating cooling structure and vortex air supply structure.

[0028] Cooling bucket 1 is the open top circular cylinder, and its inner side is provided with a circle of vertical partition 2 along the circumference, wine bucket 3 is closed cylinder and is connected and fixed in cooling bucket 1 bottom, and wine outlet pipe 13 is connected and fixed in the bottom of the side wall of one side of wine bucket 3, and wine outlet pipe 13 is provided with valve.

[0029] Vortex air supply structure, as Figure 4As shown, it is arranged below the wine barrel 3, including cooling bin 4, cooling fan 5, air inlet pipe 15, air inlet pipe 15 and exhaust pipe 17; cooling bin 4 is fixed at the bottom of the wine barrel 3, and the bottom is provided with air inlet pipe 15 (the other end of the air inlet pipe 15 is connected with clean cold air), cooling fan 5 is arranged in the cooling bin 4, and air is sent upward, the exhaust pipe 17 is connected and fixed on the top of the partition plate 2 (connected and fixed on the side wall of the partition plate 2, and the same as the air inlet pipe 15), the air supply pipe 16 is arranged outside the cooling bin 4 and uniformly arranged in the circumferential direction, and the lower end is connected and fixed on the top of the side wall of the cooling bin 4 (the cooling fan 5 is arranged between the air inlet pipe 15 and the air inlet pipe 15), the upper end is arranged along the tangent direction of the side wall of the partition plate 2 and is connected and fixed on the partition plate 2 through the cooling barrel 1, the four air supply pipes 16 are arranged in a four-cornered circle, and air is sent to the inside of the partition plate 2 to form a cyclone.

[0030] The circulating cooling structure is arranged in the cooling barrel 1, as shown in the figure, Figure 2 As shown, it includes circulating bin 7, circulating fan 8, heating block 12, flow dividing plate 11, cooling pipe 9 and return pipe 10; the top of the circulating bin 7 is connected and fixed in the top barrel of the cooling barrel 1, and is connected with the steam inlet pipe 6, and the bottom is open and connected and fixed with the top of the partition plate 2, the circulating fan 8 is fixed in the circulating bin 7, and air is sent downward, the heating block 12 is an annular structure, and is fixed on the top of the circulating bin 7 (the alcohol vapor from the steam inlet pipe 6 and the alcohol vapor blown out from the return pipe 10 are heated to avoid the alcohol vapor from cooling and condensing on the circulating fan 8), the flow dividing plate 11 is as shown in the figure, Figure 5 As shown, it is connected and fixed at the bottom of the circulating bin 7, and is uniformly provided with eight funnel structures in the circumferential direction, and each funnel structure is provided with a liquid leakage hole 14 at the bottom (to reduce the residual liquid in the circulating bin 7), the cooling pipe 9 is uniformly provided with eight on the inside of the partition plate 2 in the circumferential direction, and the upper end is connected with the corresponding liquid leakage hole 14 of the flow dividing plate 11, and the lower end penetrates through the bottom wall of the cooling barrel 1 and is arranged in the wine barrel 3, and is gap-fitted with the bottom wall of the wine barrel 3 (to facilitate the formation of a water seal with the liquid in the wine barrel 3, and to reduce the excessive pressure caused by the alcohol vapor entering the wine barrel 3), the return pipe 10 is arranged corresponding to the cooling pipe 9, and one end is connected with the side wall of the circulating bin 7 (the circulating fan 8 is arranged between the upper end of the return pipe 10 and the upper end of the cooling pipe 9), the other end penetrates through the partition plate 2 and is connected and fixed on the corresponding cooling pipe 9, and the bottom connection is gradually inclined from inside to outside (to prevent the condensed liquid in the return pipe 10 from remaining in the return pipe 10).

[0031] In the specific implementation of the embodiment,

[0032] By heating the brewed alcohol solution (about 80 DEG C, wherein the alcohol boiling point is 73 DEG C, water is 100 DEG C), the alcohol is converted into alcohol vapor and is input into the new type through the steam inlet pipe 6, the circulating fan 8 and the cooling fan 5 are opened, wherein the cooling fan 5 blows air into the inner side of the baffle 2 through the air supply pipe 16 around the four sides and forms a cyclone, and after the heat of each cooling pipe 9 is dissipated and cooled, it leaves from the upper air outlet pipe 17 and takes away the heat; at the same time, the alcohol vapor is heated by the heating block 12 in the circulating bin 7 (the temperature is about 80 DEG C, which ensures that the alcohol vapor does not condense on the circulating fan 8), and under the action of the circulating fan 8, it enters each cooling pipe 9 to condense, and the condensed alcohol flows along the inner wall of each cooling pipe 9 to the wine barrel 3, and the lower end of each cooling pipe 9 is water-sealed, and the remaining alcohol vapor enters the reflux pipe 10 under the action of pressure, and part of the alcohol vapor condenses in the reflux pipe 10 and flows into the cooling pipe 9 along the inner wall of the reflux pipe 10, and the alcohol vapor in the reflux pipe 10 returns to the upper circulating bin 7, and is heated by the heating block 12 again, and is sent back to each cooling pipe 9 by the circulating fan 8, and part of the alcohol vapor condenses in the circulating bin 7 and quickly flows into the corresponding cooling pipe 9 through the flow distribution plate 11.

[0033] The alcohol liquid is stored in the wine barrel 3, and after the wine outlet pipe 13 valve is opened, it flows out through the wine outlet pipe 13 and is transferred to other containers.

[0034] The above describes the present application and its embodiments, which is not limited, and the drawings shown is only one of the embodiments of the present application, and the actual structure is not limited. In general, if a person skilled in the art is inspired, without departing from the creative purpose of the present application, without creative design, similar structure and embodiments of the technical scheme, which should belong to the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An air-cooled wine chiller, characterized by, The application relates to a cooling and circulating wine barrel. The cooling barrel (1) is arranged above the wine barrel (3) and is connected with an air inlet pipe (6) at the top; the wine barrel (3) is provided with a wine outlet pipe (13); A partition plate (2) is arranged in the cooling barrel (1) in a circumferential direction; A circulating cooling structure is arranged in the cooling barrel (1), and wine steam is condensed through the circulating cooling structure and then enters the wine barrel (3); A vortex air supply structure is arranged below the wine barrel (3) and supplies air to the inside of the partition plate (2) to form a cyclone.

2. The air-cooled wine chiller of claim 1, wherein: The circulating cooling structure comprises a circulating bin (7), a circulating fan (8), a flow distribution plate (11), a cooling pipe (9) and a return pipe (10); the circulating bin (7) is fixed at the top of the cooling barrel (1) and is connected with the air inlet pipe (6); the bottom of the circulating bin (7) is open and is connected and fixed with the top of the partition plate (2); the circulating fan (8) is fixed in the circulating bin (7) and supplies air downward; the flow distribution plate (11) is fixedly sleeved at the bottom of the circulating bin (7); a plurality of cooling pipes (9) are arranged in the inside of the partition plate (2) in a circumferential direction, the upper ends of the cooling pipes (9) are connected with the flow distribution plate (11), the lower ends of the cooling pipes (9) pass through the bottom wall of the cooling barrel (1) and are arranged in the wine barrel (3), and the return pipe (10) is arranged correspondingly to the cooling pipe (9) and is connected with the side wall of the circulating bin (7) at one end and is connected and fixed on the corresponding cooling pipe (9) at the other end.

3. The air-cooled wine chiller of claim 2, wherein: The flow distribution plate (11) is provided with a plurality of funnel structures in a circumferential direction correspondingly to the cooling pipes (9), and the bottom of each funnel structure is provided with a liquid leakage hole (14); and the upper end of each cooling pipe (9) is connected and fixed with the corresponding liquid leakage hole (14).

4. The air-cooled wine chiller of claim 1, wherein: The vortex air supply structure comprises a cooling bin (4), a cooling fan (5), an air inlet pipe (15), an air supply pipe (16) and an air outlet pipe (17); the cooling bin (4) is fixed at the bottom of the wine barrel (3) and is provided with the air inlet pipe (15 at the bottom; the cooling fan (5) is arranged in the cooling bin (4) and supplies air upward; the air outlet pipe (17) passes through the cooling barrel (1) and is connected and fixed at the top of the partition plate (2); and a plurality of air supply pipes (16) are arranged in a circumferential direction and uniformly on the outside of the cooling bin (4), one end of each air supply pipe (16) is connected and fixed at the top of the side wall of the cooling bin (4), and the other end is arranged along the tangent direction of the side wall of the partition plate (2) and passes through the cooling barrel (1) and is connected and fixed on the partition plate (2).

5. The air-cooled wine chiller of claim 2, wherein: The top of the circulating bin (7) is provided with a heating block (12).

6. The air-cooled wine chiller of claim 2, wherein: The bottom of the return pipe (10) is arranged in a gradually ascending and inclined manner from inside to outside.

7. The air-cooled wine chiller of claim 2, wherein: The lower end of the cooling pipe (9) is gap-fitted with the bottom wall of the wine barrel (3).

8. The air-cooled wine chiller of claim 1, wherein: The wine outlet pipe (13) is connected and fixed at the bottom of the side wall of the wine barrel (3) and is provided with a valve.