Fermented milk device capable of monitoring fermentation process

By introducing a rotating shaft to drive the stirring blades and scraper ring in the fermentation milk device, the problem of raw materials sticking to the wall during fermentation is solved, the stability of fermentation effect and precise temperature control are achieved, and fermentation efficiency and raw material utilization are improved.

CN223913364UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17CHUQUAN (YANTAI) BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520608635.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-02

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Technical Problem

Existing fermented milk equipment is prone to producing raw materials sticking to the walls during fermentation, which affects the fermentation effect and leads to waste of raw materials.

Method used

A fermentation milk device for monitoring the fermentation process was designed. It uses a rotating shaft to drive a fixed rod and stirring blades for stirring, and a connecting rod and scraper ring to scrape off the material on the inner wall of the fermentation tank. At the same time, a temperature control component is used to maintain a stable fermentation temperature.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents raw materials from sticking to the walls, ensuring the stability of fermentation and the utilization rate of raw materials, and realizing efficient monitoring and temperature control of the fermentation process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fermentation, and discloses a fermented milk device capable of monitoring the fermentation process, which comprises a fermentation box, the left side of the top of the fermentation box is fixedly connected with a feeding pipe, the right side of the top of the inner wall of the fermentation box is fixedly connected with a pressure sensor, and the front side of the fermentation box is fixedly connected with a processor. A temperature sensor is fixedly connected to the right side of the bottom of the inner wall of the fermentation box, a rotating shaft penetrates through and is fixedly connected to the middle of the fermentation box, uniformly-distributed fixing rods are fixedly connected to the outer ring of the rotating shaft, and stirring blades are fixedly connected to the sides, away from the rotating shaft, of the fixing rods. According to the utility model, the brake motor I drives the rotating shaft to rotate, the rotating shaft drives the fixed rod to rotate, the fixed rod drives the stirring blades to rotate and stir, and meanwhile, under the action of the sliding chute, the connecting rod starts to move and drives the scraping ring to move, so that the scraping ring moves on the inner wall of the fermentation box, and substances on the inner wall of the fermentation box are scraped and prevented from being hung on the wall.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation technology, specifically to a fermented milk device capable of monitoring the fermentation process. Background Technology

[0002] Fermentation technology is a technique that uses microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, yeast, etc.), cell cultures, or their metabolites to carry out biochemical reactions under suitable conditions to obtain useful products. Fermentation technology has a wide range of applications in food processing, pharmaceutical production, alcohol brewing, and biofuel production.

[0003] Fermented milk equipment is used to produce fermented dairy products, including yogurt, yogurt drinks, fermented milk wine, etc. These devices are typically used to process milk and probiotic strains together to produce beneficial substances such as lactic acid through fermentation.

[0004] Existing fermented milk devices have the following problems: raw materials tend to stick to the walls during fermentation, affecting the fermentation effect and wasting raw materials. To address these issues, a fermented milk device that can monitor the fermentation process is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fermented milk device that can monitor the fermentation process, thus solving the problem in the prior art where raw materials easily stick to the wall during fermentation, affecting the fermentation effect.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fermented milk device for monitoring the fermentation process, comprising a fermentation chamber, an inlet pipe fixedly connected to the top left side of the fermentation chamber, a pressure sensor fixedly connected to the top right side of the inner wall of the fermentation chamber, a processor fixedly connected to the front side of the fermentation chamber, a temperature sensor fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the inner wall of the fermentation chamber, a rotating shaft passing through and fixedly connected to the middle of the fermentation chamber, uniformly distributed fixed rods fixedly connected to the outer ring of the rotating shaft, a stirring blade fixedly connected to the side of the fixed rod away from the rotating shaft, sliding grooves on both sides of the outer ring of the rotating shaft, connecting rods passing through and slidably connected to both sides of the outer ring of the rotating shaft, the connecting rods being located in the middle of the sliding grooves, a scraper ring fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod away from the rotating shaft, and a temperature control component disposed in the middle of the fermentation chamber.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating shaft drives the fixed rod to rotate, the fixed rod drives the stirring blade to rotate, and stirring is carried out. At the same time, under the action of the chute, the connecting rod begins to move, the connecting rod drives the scraper ring to move, and the scraper ring moves on the inner wall of the fermentation tank, thereby scraping off the material on the inner wall of the fermentation tank.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the temperature control component includes a heating plate, which passes through and is fixedly connected to the middle of the fermentation box. A cooling cage passes through and is fixedly connected to the middle of the fermentation box. A conveying pipe passes through and is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the cooling cage. A water tank passes through and is fixedly connected to the right end of the conveying pipe. A water pump is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank, and the output end of the water pump is fixedly connected to the right end of the conveying pipe.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the temperature control component provides the fermentation temperature required for the device.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: a bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the water tank, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected through the middle of the bracket, and evenly distributed fan blades are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating shaft drives the fan blades to rotate, thereby dissipating heat.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: a second brake motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bracket, and the output end of the second brake motor is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating shaft.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the second brake motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: a protective net is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective net prevents foreign objects from entering the water tank.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: a brake motor is fixedly connected to the top of the fermentation tank, and the output end of the brake motor is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the brake motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution: a feeding pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation box, and evenly distributed support legs are fixedly connected to the top of the fermentation box.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, a support leg support device is developed.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution: the pressure sensor and temperature sensor are electrically connected to the processor.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the processor processes the signals detected by the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] 1. The present invention provides a fermented milk device that can monitor the fermentation process. A brake motor drives a rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives a fixed rod to rotate. The fixed rod then drives a stirring blade to rotate, thus stirring the mixture. Simultaneously, under the action of a chute, a connecting rod begins to move, which in turn drives a scraper ring to move. This scraper ring moves along the inner wall of the fermentation chamber, thereby scraping away the material on the inner wall of the fermentation chamber and preventing it from sticking to the wall.

[0024] 2. The present invention provides a fermented milk device that can monitor the fermentation process. It heats the inside of the fermentation chamber by activating the heating plate to provide the heat required for fermentation, or it activates the water pump to transport water from the water tank to the delivery pipe, and then to the cooling cage to absorb the heat inside the fermentation chamber and keep the temperature stable during the fermentation process. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the fermentation tank of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the protective netting of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank of this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation chamber; 2. Feed pipe; 3. Brake motor one; 4. Water tank; 5. Conveying pipe; 6. Support leg; 7. Discharge pipe; 8. Processor; 9. Rotating shaft; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Scraper ring; 12. Slide groove; 13. Stirring blade; 14. Fixing rod; 15. Temperature sensor; 16. Pressure sensor; 17. Protective net; 18. Support frame; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Water pump; 21. Brake motor two; 22. Fan blade; 23. Heating plate; 24. Cooling cage. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Combination Figure 1-2A fermented milk device for monitoring the fermentation process includes a fermentation chamber 1. A feed pipe 2 is fixedly connected to the top left side of the fermentation chamber 1, through which materials are fed into the fermentation chamber 1. A pressure sensor 16 is fixedly connected to the top right side of the inner wall of the fermentation chamber 1, detecting the pressure within the fermentation chamber 1. A processor 8 is fixedly connected to the front side of the fermentation chamber 1. A temperature sensor 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the inner wall of the fermentation chamber 1, monitoring the temperature within the fermentation chamber 1. The fermentation process is monitored through the pressure sensor 16 and the temperature sensor 15. A rotating shaft 9 is passed through and fixedly connected to the middle of the fermentation chamber 1, and the outer ring of the rotating shaft 9 is fixedly connected to… The fermentation chamber 1 is equipped with evenly distributed fixed rods 14. A stirring blade 13 is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed rod 14 away from the rotating shaft 9. The rotating shaft 9 drives the fixed rods 14 to rotate, causing the stirring blade 13 to stir. Slide grooves 12 are provided on both sides of the outer ring of the rotating shaft 9. Connecting rods 10 are slidably connected through both sides of the outer ring of the rotating shaft 9, and the connecting rods 10 are located in the middle of the slide grooves 12. The rotation of the rotating shaft 9 drives the slide grooves 12 to rotate, causing the connecting rods 10 to start moving. A scraper ring 11 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 10 away from the rotating shaft 9. The connecting rod 10 drives the scraper ring 11 to move, scraping off the material on the inner wall of the fermentation chamber 1 to prevent it from sticking to the wall. A temperature control component is provided in the middle of the fermentation chamber 1.

[0033] Combination Figure 1-2 The temperature control component includes a heating plate 23, which runs through and is fixedly connected to the middle of the fermentation box 1. The heating plate 23 provides the temperature required for fermentation. A cooling cage 24 runs through and is fixedly connected to the middle of the fermentation box 1. The water in the cooling cage 24 absorbs the temperature in the fermentation box 1 to cool down and dissipate heat. A conveying pipe 5 runs through and is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the cooling cage 24. A water tank 4 runs through and is fixedly connected to the right end of the conveying pipe 5. The conveying pipe 5 conveys the water in the water tank 4 to the cooling cage 24. A water pump 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the water tank 4, and the output end of the water pump 20 is fixedly connected to the right end of the conveying pipe 5. The water pump 20 conveys the water in the water tank 4 to the conveying pipe 5.

[0034] Combination Figure 1-4A bracket 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the water tank 4. A rotating shaft 19 is rotatably connected through the middle of the bracket 18. Evenly distributed fan blades 22 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 19. The rotating shaft 19 drives the fan blades 22 to rotate. A brake motor 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bracket 18, and the output end of the brake motor 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating shaft 19. The brake motor 21 drives the rotating shaft 19 to rotate. A protective net 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank 4 to prevent foreign objects from entering the water tank 4 and causing blockage of the conveying pipe 5. A brake motor 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the fermentation box 1, and the output end of the brake motor 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 9. The brake motor 3 drives the rotating shaft 9 to rotate. A feeding pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation box 1 for feeding. Evenly distributed support legs 6 are fixedly connected to the top of the fermentation box 1 to support the weight of the device. A pressure sensor 16 and a temperature sensor 15 are electrically connected to a processor 8. The processor 8 processes the signals detected by the pressure sensor 16 and the temperature sensor 15.

[0035] Working principle: Start the brake motor 3, which drives the rotating shaft 9 to rotate. The rotating shaft 9 drives the fixed rod 14 to rotate, which in turn drives the stirring blade 13 to rotate, thus stirring. At the same time, under the action of the chute 12, the connecting rod 10 begins to move, which drives the scraper ring 11 to move, so that the scraper ring 11 moves on the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1, thereby scraping off the material on the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1 to prevent it from sticking to the wall. Start the heating plate 23 to heat the inside of the fermentation tank 1, providing the heat required for fermentation. Alternatively, start the water pump 20, which transports water from the water tank 4 to the conveying pipe 5, and then through the conveying pipe 5 to the cooling cage 24 to absorb the heat inside the fermentation tank 1, so as to keep the temperature stable during the fermentation process.

[0036] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fermentation milk apparatus, in which the fermentation process can be monitored, comprising a fermentation tank (1), characterized in that: The left side of the top of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected with a feeding pipe (2), the right side of the top of the inner wall of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected with a pressure sensor (16), the front side of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected with a processor (8), the right side of the bottom of the inner wall of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected with a temperature sensor (15), the middle of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft (9) penetrating through, the outer ring of the rotating shaft (9) is fixedly connected with uniformly distributed fixed rods (14), the side, away from the rotating shaft (9), of the fixed rod (14) is fixedly connected with stirring blades (13), both sides of the outer ring of the rotating shaft (9) are provided with sliding grooves (12), both sides of the outer ring of the rotating shaft (9) are penetratingly and slidingly connected with connecting rods (10), and the connecting rod (10) is arranged in the middle of the sliding groove (12), one end, away from the rotating shaft (9), of the connecting rod (10) is fixedly connected with a scraping ring (11), and the middle of the fermentation tank (1) is provided with a temperature control assembly.

2. A fermentation milk device capable of monitoring a fermentation process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control assembly comprises a heating plate (23), the heating plate (23) penetrates through and is fixedly connected with the middle of the fermentation tank (1), the middle of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected with a cooling cage (24) penetrating through, the right bottom of the cooling cage (24) is fixedly connected with a conveying pipe (5) penetrating through, the right end of the conveying pipe (5) is fixedly connected with a water tank (4) penetrating through, the inner wall bottom of the water tank (4) is fixedly connected with a water pump (20), and the output end of the water pump (20) is fixedly connected with the right end of the conveying pipe (5).

3. A fermentation milk device capable of monitoring a fermentation process according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall top of the water tank (4) is fixedly connected with a support (18), the middle of the support (18) is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft (19) penetrating through, and the outer wall of the rotating shaft (19) is fixedly connected with uniformly distributed fan blades (22).

4. A fermentation milk device capable of monitoring a fermentation process according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the support (18) is fixedly connected with a brake motor two (21), and the output end of the brake motor two (21) is fixedly connected with the bottom end of the rotating shaft (19).

5. The fermentation milk device capable of monitoring a fermentation process according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the water tank (4) is fixedly connected with a protective net (17).

6. The fermentation device of claim 1, wherein: The top of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected with a brake motor one (3), and the output end of the brake motor one (3) is fixedly connected with the top end of the rotating shaft (9).

7. The fermentation milk device capable of monitoring a fermentation process according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected with a discharging pipe (7), and the top of the fermentation tank (1) is fixedly connected with uniformly distributed supporting legs (6).

8. The fermentation device of claim 1, wherein: The pressure sensor (16) and the temperature sensor (15) are electrically connected with the processor (8).