Vinegar fermentation substrate turning device

By designing a vinegar mash turning device that includes a turning tank, planetary gear set, and stirring components, the problems of low fermentation efficiency and uneven fermentation of traditional devices have been solved, achieving efficient and uniform vinegar mash fermentation and improving the quality and production efficiency of vinegar.

CN223892716UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10SHANXI YUSHANFANG VINEGAR CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520374717.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-05
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-05

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Technical Problem

Traditional vinegar mash turning devices have a simple structure, resulting in low fermentation efficiency and insufficient fermentation of some vinegar mash, which affects the quality of vinegar and production efficiency.

Method used

A vinegar fermentation turning device was designed, which includes a turning barrel, a planetary gear set, a stirring component and a motor. The planetary gear set and the stirring component realize multi-directional stirring and turning, which enhances the stirring effect and fermentation uniformity.

Benefits of technology

It improves the fermentation efficiency of vinegar mash and the quality of vinegar, shortens the fermentation time, and enhances the practicality and reliability of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a vinegar culture yeast turning device, which belongs to the technical field of food processing equipment and comprises a yeast turning barrel, a sealing cover is arranged above the yeast turning barrel, a motor is arranged below the yeast turning barrel, a feed port and a discharge port are respectively arranged on two sides of the yeast turning barrel, and the sealing cover is connected with the yeast turning barrel through a connecting ring cover. A planetary gear set is arranged in the connecting ring cover, a transmission rod is arranged between the planetary gear set and the motor, a plurality of groups of stirring assemblies are arranged on the peripheral side of the transmission rod, through the arrangement of the stirring assemblies, a user can efficiently treat vinegar grains, fully stir, cut up and turn over the vinegar grains, the fermentation time is shortened, and the practicability of the device is improved; when the device is used, a user can control the action of the stirring assembly through the planetary gear set, so that the stirring assembly can conduct stirring around the transmission rod, it is guaranteed that vinegar grains in the tank are fully fermented, the quality of table vinegar is improved, and the reliability of the device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of food processing equipment, and more specifically, it relates to a vinegar fermentation and turning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the food brewing industry, vinegar mash is a commonly used fermentation raw material, widely used in the production of vinegar to facilitate the production of high-quality vinegar products. To ensure sufficient fermentation, the vinegar mash is placed in a fermentation tank. However, without a specialized turning device, uneven fermentation can easily occur, negatively impacting the quality of the vinegar. To avoid this, a vinegar mash turning device is used. However, traditional devices have a relatively simple turning structure, typically only turning the vinegar mash, resulting in low fermentation efficiency, affecting vinegar production efficiency, and reducing the device's practicality. Furthermore, the turning action of traditional devices is relatively fixed; if multi-directional stirring cannot be achieved, some vinegar mash in the tank may not ferment sufficiently, adversely affecting the quality of the vinegar and reducing the reliability of traditional devices. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a vinegar mash turning device, which solves the technical problems in the prior art where the traditional turning device has a simple turning structure, low fermentation efficiency, and cannot be stirred in multiple directions, resulting in insufficient fermentation of some vinegar mash.

[0004] The purpose and effect of this utility model's vinegar mash turning device are achieved through the following specific technical means:

[0005] A vinegar mash turning device includes a turning barrel, a sealing cover on the top of the turning barrel, a motor below the turning barrel, an inlet and an outlet on both sides of the turning barrel, the sealing cover being connected to the turning barrel via a connecting ring cover, a planetary gear set being installed inside the connecting ring cover, a transmission rod being installed between the planetary gear set and the motor, and multiple sets of stirring components being installed around the transmission rod.

[0006] According to a preferred embodiment, the stirring assembly includes a stirring rod located inside the tumbling drum, and a stirring base is provided inside the tumbling drum.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the stirring rod is integrally formed with stirring blades, and multiple sets of cutters are clamped around the stirring rod. Multiple sets of turning rollers are rotatably connected around the stirring rod.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, one end of the stirring rod is engaged in the planetary gear set, and the other end is disposed in the stirring base. A sealing sleeve is disposed in the stirring base. One end of the transmission rod is engaged in the planetary gear set, and the other end passes through the sealing sleeve and is connected to the motor.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, a heightening frame is detachably connected to the bottom of the turning drum, and the motor is disposed inside the heightening frame. The motor is connected to the transmission rod via a coupling.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the riser is fitted with multiple sets of arc blocks, which are connected by multiple sets of telescopic rods, and the bottom of each set of arc blocks is fitted with multiple sets of casters.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the tumbling barrel is fitted with multiple sets of reinforcing rings, which are connected by multiple sets of reinforcing ribs, and each set of reinforcing ribs has a handle integrally formed on one side.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, multiple sets of reinforcing rods are fitted inside the turning barrel, and the multiple sets of reinforcing rods are connected by heating rings, with the tops of the multiple sets of reinforcing rods all fitted inside the connecting ring cover.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the sealing cover is fitted with multiple sets of observation windows, and both the inlet and the outlet are detachably connected to the turning drum.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This utility model, through the setting of the stirring component, enables users to efficiently process vinegar mash, thereby improving the working efficiency of the device. After loading the vinegar mash, users can use the stirring blades, cutters, and turning rollers in the stirring component to fully stir, chop, and turn the vinegar mash, which allows users to shorten the fermentation time and improves the practicality of the device.

[0016] 2. When using this device, the user can control the movement of the stirring component through the planetary gear set, enabling the user to achieve multi-directional stirring and improving the stirring effect of the device. Then, the planetary gear set enables the stirring component to stir around the transmission rod, ensuring that the vinegar mash in the tank is fully fermented, improving the quality of the vinegar and the reliability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a bottom view structural diagram of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring assembly structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0023] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0024] 11. Tilting drum; 12. Sealing cover; 13. Motor; 14. Feed inlet; 15. Discharge outlet; 16. Connecting ring cover; 17. Planetary gear set; 18. Transmission rod; 19. Elevator frame; 101. Coupling; 102. Arc block; 103. Telescopic rod; 104. Casters; 105. Reinforcing ring; 106. Reinforcing rib; 107. Handle; 108. Reinforcing rod; 109. Heating ring; 110. Observation window; 21. Stirring rod; 22. Stirring base; 23. Sealing sleeve; 201. Stirring blade; 202. Cutter; 203. Tilting roller. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, but should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] Example:

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, a vinegar mash turning device includes a turning tank 11. The turning tank 11 provides space for turning the vinegar mash, allowing the user to smoothly perform the turning operation and improving the basic functionality of the device. A sealing cover 12 is provided above the turning tank 11 to ensure airtightness during the turning process, reducing interference from external impurities and improving the operational stability of the device. Multiple observation windows 110 are fitted inside the sealing cover 12, allowing the user to observe the turning tank 11 in real time. The internal layout allows users to monitor the turning process in real time, improving the controllability of the device and enhancing the user's ability to monitor the turning status. A motor 13 is installed below the turning drum 11, and a feed inlet 14 and a discharge outlet 15 are respectively provided on both sides of the turning drum 11. Both the feed inlet 14 and the discharge outlet 15 are detachably connected to the turning drum 11. Users can conveniently load and unload materials through the feed inlet 14 and the discharge outlet 15, enabling the device to perform feeding and discharging operations efficiently, improving the efficiency of the device and enhancing the convenience for users during operation.

[0028] The sealing cap 12 is connected to the fermentation tank 11 via the connecting ring cap 16. The connecting ring cap 16 ensures the compactness and sealing of the overall structure of the device, allowing the user to effectively prevent interference from external factors during the vinegar mash fermentation process, thus improving the device's protective performance. A planetary gear set 17 is installed inside the connecting ring cap 16, allowing the user to distribute and transmit power, enabling the device to stir the vinegar mash from different angles, improving the comprehensiveness and uniformity of the stirring, and enhancing the uniformity of the vinegar mash fermentation. A transmission rod 18 is installed between the planetary gear set 17 and the motor 13, which can stably transmit power, ensuring the stability of the device's operation and improving the device's power transmission efficiency. Multiple stirring components are installed around the transmission rod 18, which can fully stir, turn, and chop the vinegar mash, accelerating the vinegar mash fermentation process, improving the device's fermentation efficiency, and enhancing the user's production efficiency in the vinegar brewing process.

[0029] like Figures 2 to 5As shown, the stirring assembly includes a stirring rod 21. The stirring rod 21 provides primary support and power transmission for the stirring operation, enabling the user to effectively perform the stirring action and enhancing the stirring function of the device. Located inside the turning tank 11, the stirring rod 21 thoroughly stirs the vinegar mash within, ensuring complete mixing and improving the stirring effect. A stirring base 22 is installed inside the turning tank 11. This base provides stable support and a base for the stirring rod 21 to rotate, ensuring stable operation and improving the stability of the stirring process. The user can achieve more uniform and thorough stirring through the cooperation of the stirring base 22 and the stirring rod 21. The device effectively processes the vinegar mash at the bottom of the fermentation tank 11, improving its comprehensiveness in processing the vinegar mash and enhancing the reliability of operation. The stirring rod 21 has an integrally formed stirring blade 201, which enhances the stirring force and range, increasing stirring efficiency and overall device efficiency. Multiple sets of cutters 202 are mounted around the stirring rod 21, which chop the vinegar mash, refining the particles and improving the uniformity of fermentation. Multiple sets of turning rollers 203 are rotatably connected to the stirring rod 21, turning the vinegar mash and ensuring sufficient contact with oxygen, thus improving the fermentation quality.

[0030] One end of the stirring rod 21 is fitted into the planetary gear set 17, allowing it to receive power from the planetary gear set 17 and enabling efficient rotation of the stirring rod 21, thus improving the transmission accuracy of the device. The other end of the stirring rod 21 is located within the stirring base 22, ensuring the stability of its rotation and allowing the device to operate smoothly, thereby improving its reliability. The planetary gear set 17 enables the stirring rod 21 to rotate around the transmission rod 18, ensuring thorough fermentation of the vinegar mash in the tank, improving the quality of the vinegar, and enhancing the reliability of the device. The stirring base 22... The device is equipped with a sealing sleeve 23, which effectively prevents material leakage and impurities from entering, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the mixing base 22 and improving the device's sealing performance. One end of the transmission rod 18 is locked inside the planetary gear set 17, enabling stable power acquisition and ensuring accurate transmission, thus improving power transmission efficiency. The other end of the transmission rod 18 passes through the sealing sleeve 23 and connects to the motor 13, enabling effective power transmission from the motor 13. This allows the device to operate stably, improves the stability of the device's power supply, and enhances the user's ease of operation.

[0031] like Figures 2 to 6As shown, a height-adjusting frame 19 is detachably connected to the bottom of the stirring tank 11. The height-adjusting frame 19 can raise the overall height of the device, allowing users to adapt to the optimal operating height according to their actual work scenarios and operating habits, thus improving the adaptability of the device. The motor 13 is housed within the height-adjusting frame 19, effectively protecting the motor 13 and extending its service life, thereby improving the durability of the device. The motor 13 is connected to the transmission rod 18 via a coupling 101, ensuring smooth and efficient power transmission, allowing users to guarantee stable operation of the stirring components and improving the reliability of the device's power transmission. The bottom of the height-adjusting frame 19 is fitted with... Multiple sets of arc blocks 102 are arranged to distribute the pressure of the device, thereby enhancing the overall stability of the device and improving its stability. The multiple sets of arc blocks 102 are connected by multiple sets of telescopic rods 103, which allow the user to flexibly adjust the bottom support structure of the device, making it adaptable to different devices and improving its applicability. Each set of arc blocks 102 is equipped with multiple sets of casters 104 at its bottom, which facilitates the movement of the device and allows the user to move the device between different work areas.

[0032] Multiple sets of reinforcing rings 105 are fitted onto the turning barrel 11. These rings enhance the structural strength of the turning barrel 11, preventing deformation during use and improving the device's durability. The reinforcing rings 105 are connected by multiple sets of reinforcing ribs 106, which further improve overall stability, enabling the device to withstand greater pressure and increasing its compressive strength. Each set of reinforcing ribs 106 has an integrally formed handle 107 on one side, facilitating easy handling and operation. The addition of an adjustment device enhances the ease of operation. Multiple sets of reinforcing rods 108 are fitted inside the turning barrel 11, with their tops secured within the connecting ring cover 16. These reinforcing rods 108 strengthen the structure of the turning barrel 11 from the inside, ensuring its stability and reducing internal structural shaking during operation, thus improving the device's reliability. The multiple sets of reinforcing rods 108 are connected by a heating ring 109, allowing the user to provide a suitable temperature for the vinegar mash fermentation. This optimizes fermentation conditions and improves the quality of the vinegar mash fermentation.

[0033] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0034] When using this vinegar mash turning device, firstly, according to the actual working scenario and operating habits, raise the height of the device using the lifting frame 19; then, adjust the distance between the arc blocks 102 using the telescopic rod 103 to ensure the stability of the device, and use the casters 104 to move the device to the designated position; next, load the vinegar mash to be turned into the turning tank 11 through the feed inlet 14; start the motor 13, and the power of the motor 13 is transmitted to the transmission rod 18 through the coupling 101. The transmission rod 18 drives the planetary gear set 17 to rotate. The stirring rod 21 performs multi-angle stirring action, the stirring blade 201 stirs the vinegar mash, the cutter 202 chops it, the turning roller 203 turns it over, and the stirring base 22 ensures that the vinegar mash at the bottom is also fully processed. During the turning process, the user can observe the internal situation in real time through the observation window 110. The heating ring 109 provides a suitable temperature for the fermentation of the vinegar mash. The reinforcing ring 105, reinforcing rib 106, reinforcing rod 108 and other structures ensure the stability and durability of the device. After the turning is completed, the processed vinegar mash is taken out from the discharge port 15.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments.

Claims

1. A vinegar mash turning and fermentation device, characterized in that: The device includes a turning drum (11), a sealing cover (12) on top of the turning drum (11), a motor (13) below the turning drum (11), a feed inlet (14) and a discharge outlet (15) on both sides of the turning drum (11), the sealing cover (12) being connected to the turning drum (11) via a connecting ring cover (16), a planetary gear set (17) being provided inside the connecting ring cover (16), a transmission rod (18) being provided between the planetary gear set (17) and the motor (13), and multiple sets of stirring components being provided around the transmission rod (18).

2. The vinegar mash turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly includes a stirring rod (21), which is located inside the tumbling barrel (11), and a stirring base (22) is provided inside the tumbling barrel (11).

3. The vinegar mash turning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stirring rod (21) has an integrally formed stirring blade (201), and multiple sets of cutters (202) are clamped around the stirring rod (21). Multiple sets of turning rollers (203) are rotatably connected around the stirring rod (21).

4. The vinegar mash turning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the stirring rod (21) is locked inside the planetary gear set (17), and the other end is set in the stirring base (22). A sealing sleeve (23) is provided inside the stirring base (22). One end of the transmission rod (18) is locked inside the planetary gear set (17), and the other end passes through the sealing sleeve (23) and is connected to the motor (13).

5. The vinegar mash turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the turning drum (11) is detachably connected to a height-increasing frame (19), and the motor (13) is installed inside the height-increasing frame (19). The motor (13) is connected to the transmission rod (18) through a coupling (101).

6. The vinegar mash turning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the riser (19) is fitted with multiple sets of arc blocks (102), and the multiple sets of arc blocks (102) are connected by multiple sets of telescopic rods (103). The bottom of each set of arc blocks (102) is fitted with multiple sets of casters (104).

7. The vinegar mash turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turning barrel (11) is fitted with multiple sets of reinforcing rings (105), and the multiple sets of reinforcing rings (105) are connected by multiple sets of reinforcing ribs (106). Each set of reinforcing ribs (106) has a handle (107) integrally formed on one side.

8. The vinegar mash turning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Multiple sets of reinforcing rods (108) are installed inside the turning barrel (11). The multiple sets of reinforcing rods (108) are connected by a heating ring (109). The tops of the multiple sets of reinforcing rods (108) are all installed inside the connecting ring cover (16).

9. The vinegar mash turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing cover (12) is fitted with multiple sets of observation windows (110), and the feed inlet (14) and the discharge outlet (15) are detachably connected to the turning barrel (11).