Fermentation tank with stirring function for apple vinegar fermentation

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of apple vinegar, in particular to a fermentation tank with a stirring function for apple vinegar fermentation, and solves the problems that in the prior art, the height of a stirring structure of a traditional fermentation tank cannot be adjusted, so that raw materials are not fully mixed in the fermentation process, a part of areas are excessively fermented, a part of areas are not completely fermented, and the fermentation effect is poor. The quality and the yield of the apple vinegar are seriously influenced. The utility model discloses a fermentation tank with a stirring function for apple vinegar fermentation. The fermentation tank comprises a fermentation tank and a rotating shaft, one end of the rotating shaft rotationally penetrates through the top of the fermentation tank; a driving motor is arranged at the top of the fermentation tank; a top cavity and a bottom cavity are arranged in an inner cavity of the rotating shaft, and a stirring structure capable of moving up and down is arranged in the bottom cavity. According to the utility model, the height of the stirring structure is adjusted through the lifting structure, so that raw materials are fully mixed, the problem of non-uniform fermentation is avoided, and the quality and yield of apple vinegar are effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of apple cider vinegar technology, and in particular to a fermentation tank for apple cider vinegar fermentation with a stirring function. Background Technology

[0002] Apple cider vinegar, a healthy beverage that tastes acidic but becomes alkaline after being metabolized in the body, is highly favored for its unique ability to neutralize acidic foods, promote nutrient preservation, and enhance calcium absorption. To meet the large market demand for apple cider vinegar, the fermentation tank, as the core equipment in the production process, directly affects the yield and quality of the vinegar. In the fermentation process, the stirred fermentation tank plays a crucial role. It is responsible not only for mixing and fermenting the raw materials but also for ensuring the uniformity and efficiency of fermentation. However, existing stirred fermentation tanks for apple cider vinegar fermentation have gradually revealed significant limitations.

[0003] The stirring structure of traditional fermentation tanks cannot be highly adjustable, resulting in insufficient mixing of raw materials during fermentation. Some areas are over-fermented while others are under-fermented, which seriously affects the quality and yield of apple cider vinegar.

[0004] Therefore, addressing the problems of insufficient mixing, inability to filter impurities, and inconvenient maintenance in existing stirred fermentation tanks during apple cider vinegar fermentation, we urgently need a fermentation tank with a stirring function for apple cider vinegar fermentation. This fermentation tank should allow for height adjustment of the stirring structure to ensure thorough mixing and uniform fermentation of the raw materials. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fermentation tank for apple cider vinegar fermentation with a stirring function, which solves the problem that the stirring structure of traditional fermentation tanks in the prior art cannot be adjusted at a certain height, resulting in insufficient mixing of raw materials during the fermentation process, over-fermentation in some areas and incomplete fermentation in others, which seriously affects the quality and yield of apple cider vinegar.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A fermentation tank for apple cider vinegar fermentation with stirring function includes a fermentation tank and a rotating shaft;

[0008] The rotating shaft is located at the top of the fermentation tank and one end rotates through the top of the fermentation tank.

[0009] The top of the fermenter is equipped with a drive motor for driving the rotating shaft.

[0010] The rotating shaft has a top chamber at the top and a bottom chamber at the bottom. The bottom chamber has several grooves on its side wall. The top chamber has a moving groove on one side. The bottom chamber has a moving plate inside. Each groove has a sliding component slidably connected inside. One end of the sliding component is connected to the side wall of the moving plate, and the other end is detachably connected to a stirring rod.

[0011] The top of the movable plate is connected to a round rod that extends slidably into the top cavity. The end of the round rod is connected to a sliding plate that slides with the movable groove. A lifting structure connected to the sliding plate is provided on the top side of the rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the drive motor is connected to the top of the fermenter via a mounting bracket, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the end of the rotating shaft via a transmission connection.

[0013] Preferably, the sliding member includes a slider adapted to the groove, one end of which is fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving plate, and the other end is detachably connected to the stirring rod.

[0014] Preferably, the lifting structure includes an electrically operated telescopic rod detachably connected to the top of one side of the rotating shaft, the output end of which is connected to the top of the sliding plate.

[0015] Preferably, one end of the stirring rod is fixedly connected to a connecting screw, and one end of the slider is fixedly connected to a connecting cylinder that is threadedly connected to the connecting screw.

[0016] Preferably, the outer ring bolt of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a mounting sleeve, and one side of the mounting sleeve is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft.

[0017] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This invention utilizes a drive motor to rotate the shaft, coupled with an adjustable stirring rod, to achieve thorough mixing of the fermentation materials. This effectively improves the fermentation efficiency and mixing uniformity of apple cider vinegar, solving the technical problem of insufficient mixing in traditional fermentation tanks. Furthermore, the stirring rod and moving plate are detachably connected via a slider groove and threaded connectors. Combined with an electric telescopic rod-driven lifting structure, the height of the stirring structure can be flexibly and conveniently adjusted, meeting the mixing depth requirements of different fermentation stages and improving the applicability and practicality of the fermentation tank. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drive motor and mounting bracket structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring rod and moving plate structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the slide and moving groove structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring rod and connecting screw structure of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Drive motor; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Mounting frame; 5. Stirring rod; 6. Moving plate; 7. Electric telescopic rod; 8. Slide; 9. Moving groove; 10. Mounting sleeve; 11. Connecting screw; 12. Connecting cylinder; 13. Slide plate; 14. Slider. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Example

[0027] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown, a fermentation tank for apple cider vinegar fermentation with stirring function in this embodiment includes a fermentation tank 1 and a rotating shaft 3;

[0028] The rotating shaft 3 is located at the top of the fermentation tank 1 and one end rotates through the top of the fermentation tank 1;

[0029] The top of the fermenter 1 is equipped with a drive motor 2 for driving the rotating shaft 3;

[0030] The inner cavity of the rotating shaft 3 has a top chamber at the top and a bottom chamber at the bottom. The side wall of the bottom chamber has several sliding grooves 8. The top chamber has a moving groove 9 on one side. The bottom chamber has a moving plate 6 inside. Each sliding groove 8 has a sliding component slidably connected inside. One end of the sliding component is connected to the side wall of the moving plate 6, and the other end is detachably connected to a stirring rod 5.

[0031] The top of the movable plate 6 is connected to a round rod that slides to the top cavity. The end of the round rod is connected to a slide plate 13 that slides with the movable groove 9. A lifting structure connected to the slide plate 13 is provided on the top side of the rotating shaft 3.

[0032] First, the fermentation ingredients for apple cider vinegar are placed into fermentation tank 1. Then, the drive motor 2 is started, which drives the rotating shaft 3 to rotate. The inner cavity of the rotating shaft 3 is divided into a top chamber and a bottom chamber. A movable plate 6 is installed in the bottom chamber, and the side wall of the movable plate 6 is detachably connected to several stirring rods 5 via sliding parts.

[0033] During fermentation, the height of the stirring structure can be adjusted using a lifting mechanism. Specifically, the lifting mechanism is connected to the slide plate 13, which in turn is connected to the top of the movable plate 6 via a round rod. When the lifting mechanism is in operation, it causes the slide plate 13 to slide within the movable groove 9, thereby pulling or pushing the movable plate 6 up and down within the bottom chamber via the round rod.

[0034] As the movable plate 6 moves up and down, the stirring rod 5 connected to its side wall also moves up and down, thus achieving height adjustment of the stirring structure. In this way, we can flexibly adjust the height of the stirring rod 5 according to the mixing of raw materials and fermentation requirements during the fermentation process, ensuring thorough mixing and uniform fermentation of the raw materials. Example

[0035] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown in this embodiment, a fermentation tank for apple cider vinegar fermentation with a stirring function is provided. A drive motor 2 is connected to the top of the fermentation tank 1 via a mounting bracket 4. The output shaft of the drive motor 2 is connected to the end of a rotating shaft 3. Specifically, the mounting bracket 4 securely mounts the drive motor 2 to the top of the fermentation tank 1, ensuring a tight connection between the output shaft of the drive motor 2 and the end of the rotating shaft 3. When the drive motor 2 starts, its output power is smoothly transmitted to the rotating shaft 3, causing it to rotate. This achieves the effect of the drive motor 2 stably driving the rotating shaft 3 to rotate, providing power support for the stirring function.

[0036] The lifting structure includes an electrically operated telescopic rod 7 detachably connected to the top of one side of the rotating shaft 3. The output end of the electric telescopic rod 7 is connected to the top of the slide plate 13. Specifically, through the extension and retraction of the electric telescopic rod 7 and its connection to the top of the slide plate 13, the slide plate 13 slides within the moving groove 9. When the electric telescopic rod 7 extends or retracts, its output end pushes or pulls the slide plate 13 to slide within the moving groove 9, thereby driving the moving plate 6 to move up and down via the round rod. This achieves the effect of automatically adjusting the height of the stirring structure through the extension and retraction of the electric telescopic rod 7.

[0037] The outer ring of the electric telescopic rod 7 is bolted to a mounting sleeve 10. One side of the mounting sleeve 10 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft 3. Specifically, through the fixing action of the mounting sleeve 10, the electric telescopic rod 7 is firmly installed on the top side of the rotating shaft 3. When the electric telescopic rod 7 is working, the vibration and force it generates can be evenly transmitted to the rotating shaft 3 without affecting the stability and service life of the electric telescopic rod 7. This achieves the effect of stably installing the electric telescopic rod 7 on the rotating shaft 3, providing reliable support for adjusting the height of the stirring structure. Example

[0038] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown in the illustration, this embodiment of an apple cider vinegar fermentation tank with a stirring function includes a sliding component comprising a slider 14 adapted to a chute 8. One end of the slider 14 is fixedly connected to the side wall of a moving plate 6, and the other end is detachably connected to a stirring rod 5. Specifically, through the sliding engagement of the slider 14 with the chute 8, and the fixed connection of one end of the slider 14 to the moving plate 6 and the detachable connection of the other end to the stirring rod 5, a stable connection and flexible disassembly between the stirring rod 5 and the moving plate 6 are achieved. When the moving plate 6 moves up and down, the slider 14 slides within the chute 8, causing the stirring rod 5 to move up and down accordingly. This achieves the effect of adjusting the height of the stirring structure by having the stirring rod 5 move up and down with the moving plate 6.

[0039] One end of the stirring rod 5 is fixedly connected to a connecting screw 11, and one end of the slider 14 is fixedly connected to a connecting sleeve 12 that is threadedly connected to the connecting screw 11. Specifically, the threaded connection between the connecting screw 11 and the connecting sleeve 12 enables a detachable connection between the stirring rod 5 and the slider 14. When it is necessary to replace or clean the stirring rod 5, simply loosen the connecting sleeve 12 to remove the stirring rod 5 from the slider 14. This achieves the effect of a secure connection between the stirring rod 5 and the slider 14, while also allowing for easy disassembly and replacement.

[0040] This solution includes the following workflow:

[0041] First, the fermentation ingredients for apple cider vinegar are placed into fermentation tank 1. Then, the drive motor 2, which is securely mounted on the top of fermentation tank 1 via mounting bracket 4, is started. The output shaft of drive motor 2 is tightly connected to the end of rotating shaft 3 to ensure smooth power transmission. Drive motor 2 drives rotating shaft 3 to rotate. The inner cavity of rotating shaft 3 is divided into a top chamber and a bottom chamber, and a movable plate 6 is installed in the bottom chamber.

[0042] The side wall of the movable plate 6 is detachably connected to several stirring rods 5 via a slider 14. The slider 14 slides in conjunction with the chute 8 to ensure that the stirring rods 5 can move stably up and down with the movable plate 6. To achieve height adjustment of the stirring structure, a lifting structure is provided. This structure includes an electric telescopic rod 7 detachably connected to the top of one side of the rotating shaft 3. The output end of the electric telescopic rod 7 is connected to the top of the slide plate 13, which is in turn connected to the top of the movable plate 6 via a round rod.

[0043] When the height of the stirring rod 5 needs to be adjusted, simply control the extension and retraction of the electric telescopic rod 7. When the electric telescopic rod 7 extends or retracts, its output end pushes or pulls the sliding plate 13 to slide within the moving groove 9, which in turn drives the moving plate 6 to move up and down within the bottom chamber via the round rod. As the moving plate 6 moves up and down, the stirring rod 5 connected to its side wall also moves up and down accordingly, thus achieving height adjustment of the stirring structure.

[0044] In addition, one end of the stirring rod 5 is fixedly connected to a connecting screw 11, and one end of the slider 14 is fixedly connected to a connecting sleeve 12 that is threaded to the connecting screw 11. This design makes the connection between the stirring rod 5 and the slider 14 both secure and easy to disassemble and replace. When it is necessary to replace or clean the stirring rod 5, simply loosen the connecting sleeve 12 to remove the stirring rod 5 from the slider 14.

[0045] Meanwhile, the outer ring bolts of the electric telescopic rod 7 are fixedly connected to the mounting sleeve 10, and one side of the mounting sleeve 10 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft 3. This design ensures that the electric telescopic rod 7 can be stably installed on the rotating shaft 3, providing reliable support for the height adjustment of the stirring structure. When the electric telescopic rod 7 is working, the vibration and force it generates can be evenly transmitted to the rotating shaft 3 without affecting the stability and service life of the electric telescopic rod 7.

[0046] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fermentation tank for apple cider vinegar fermentation with a stirring function, characterized in that, include: Fermentation tank (1) and rotating shaft (3); The rotating shaft (3) is located at the top of the fermentation tank (1) and one end rotates through the top of the fermentation tank (1); The top of the fermenter (1) is equipped with a drive motor (2) for driving the rotating shaft (3); The rotating shaft (3) has a top chamber at the top and a bottom chamber at the bottom. The bottom chamber has several grooves (8) on its side wall. The top chamber has a moving groove (9) on one side. The bottom chamber has a moving plate (6) inside. Each groove (8) has a sliding member slidably connected inside. One end of the sliding member is connected to the side wall of the moving plate (6), and the other end is detachably connected to a stirring rod (5). The top of the movable plate (6) is connected to a round rod that extends slidably into the top cavity. The end of the round rod is connected to a sliding plate (13) that slides in cooperation with the movable groove (9). A lifting structure connected to the sliding plate (13) is provided on the top of one side of the rotating shaft (3).

2. The fermentation tank for apple cider vinegar fermentation with stirring function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive motor (2) is connected to the top of the fermenter (1) via the mounting bracket (4), and the output shaft of the drive motor (2) is connected to the end of the rotating shaft (3) via a transmission connection.

3. The fermentation tank for apple cider vinegar fermentation with stirring function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a slider (14) adapted to the groove (8), one end of which is fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving plate (6), and the other end is detachably connected to the stirring rod (5).

4. A fermentation tank with stirring function for apple cider vinegar fermentation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting structure includes an electric telescopic rod (7) detachably connected to the top of one side of the rotating shaft (3), the output end of which is connected to the top of the slide plate (13).

5. A fermentation tank with stirring function for apple cider vinegar fermentation according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the stirring rod (5) is fixedly connected to a connecting screw (11), and one end of the slider (14) is fixedly connected to a connecting cylinder (12) that is threadedly connected to the connecting screw (11).

6. A fermentation tank with stirring function for apple cider vinegar fermentation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer ring bolt of the electric telescopic rod (7) is fixedly connected to the mounting sleeve (10), and one side of the mounting sleeve (10) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft (3).

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