Filling device suitable for flavored beverage

Abstract

The utility model relates to a filling device suitable for flavor drinks, which belongs to the technical field of food filling and comprises a storage barrel, a conveying pipeline and a filling head, a stirring mechanism is arranged in the storage barrel and comprises a rotating disc rotatably arranged at the bottom of the storage barrel, and the conveying pipeline is arranged on the rotating disc. Uniform distribution of solid components such as fruit particles in the storage barrel is realized through the stirring mechanism, so that the quality of the flavored beverage is improved, the convex edges on the rotating disc stir liquid in the rotating process through rotation of the rotating disc to form circulating flow of the liquid, so that the fruit particles are driven to be uniformly distributed in the liquid, the fruit particles are effectively prevented from being deposited at the bottom of the storage barrel, and the fruit particles are prevented from being damaged. The fruit particle content balance of each bottle of beverage is guaranteed, and the problems that when an existing filling device adopts pure gravity filling, fruit particles are concentrated at the bottom of a storage barrel due to gravity, the fruit particle content in different filling products is greatly different, and the consistency of the products is affected are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food filling technology, specifically relating to a filling device suitable for flavored beverages. Background Technology

[0002] A filling machine is a device that uses specific processes to fill materials into containers. In flavored beverage filling, the filling machine is responsible for accurately filling the prepared beverage into pre-prepared containers, ensuring product hygiene, safety, and quality. With continuous technological advancements, the degree of automation in filling processes is increasing, providing crucial support for improving production efficiency and stabilizing product quality.

[0003] For example, patent authorization announcement number CN112810858B discloses a quantitative filling device for beverage processing, which relates to the field of food filling technology. Addressing the problem that existing flow meters used in beverage quantitative filling processes are easily affected by various factors, leading to measurement errors, affecting the accuracy of quantitative filling, and increasing production costs, the following solution is proposed: It includes a filling platform, a storage tank, a measuring cylinder, and a filling head. The filling platform is internally divided into a storage chamber and a filling chamber. The storage chamber contains a storage tank and a measuring cylinder. A flow control mechanism is provided between the storage tank and the measuring cylinder. A capacity adjustment mechanism is provided on the top of the measuring cylinder. A downcomer and a filling head are connected to the bottom of the measuring cylinder.

[0004] Based on the search of the aforementioned patent grant announcement numbers, and considering their shortcomings, the following was found:

[0005] In existing technologies, pure gravity filling is used. When filling flavored beverages with fruit pieces, the fruit pieces will concentrate at the bottom of the storage tank due to gravity, resulting in significant differences in the fruit piece content in different filled products and affecting product consistency. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the problem that existing filling devices use pure gravity filling, which causes fruit particles to concentrate at the bottom of the storage tank due to gravity, resulting in significant differences in fruit particle content among different filled products and affecting product consistency, this invention provides a filling device suitable for flavored beverages.

[0007] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A filling device suitable for flavored beverages includes a storage tank, a conveying pipe, and a filling head, wherein the conveying pipe connects the storage tank and the filling head; wherein, a stirring mechanism is provided inside the storage tank, the stirring mechanism includes a rotating disk rotatably disposed at the bottom of the storage tank, and a driving device fixed to the outside of the storage tank, the driving device being drivenly connected to the rotating disk, and the rotating disk having protruding ridges for stirring the fluid.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a vent pipe is provided inside the storage tank. The vent pipe is spirally arranged, and the outer spiral of the vent pipe is fixed to the side wall of the storage tank. Several air outlets are provided on the pipe wall, and a one-way valve that can be connected from the inside of the vent pipe to the outside is provided at each air outlet. An air pump is provided outside the storage tank, and the air outlet of the air pump is connected to the vent pipe.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the protruding ridges extend in the radial direction of the rotating disk and are evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotating disk; the number of protruding ridges is 3-6, and the included angle between adjacent protruding ridges is equal.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the driving device includes a rotary motor, the rotary motor has a first wheel at its rotational output end, the rotary disk has a second wheel, and the first wheel and the second wheel are connected by a synchronous belt drive.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the storage tank is further provided with a feeding distributor. The feeding distributor has several feeding holes on its outer periphery, one of which is connected to the conveying pipe. The feeding distributor is located in the fluid material in the storage tank and is used to guide the material in the storage tank to the conveying pipe.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feed distributor is a hollow spherical structure, and a plurality of feed holes are connected to the hollow interior of the feed distributor, and the plurality of feed holes are evenly distributed on the outer periphery of the feed distributor.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a suction pump is provided on the conveying pipeline to provide pressure from the feed distributor to the filling head for the material in the conveying pipeline.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the feed distributor is located at 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the height of the internal space of the storage tank.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the interior of the storage bin is a cylindrical cavity.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the inner wall of the flow channel of the filling head is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] This solution uses a stirring mechanism to achieve uniform distribution of solid components such as fruit particles in the storage tank, thereby improving the quality of flavored beverages. The rotation of the rotating disc causes the convex ridges on the disc to agitate the liquid during rotation, forming a circulating flow of the liquid. This, in turn, promotes the uniform distribution of fruit particles in the liquid, effectively preventing fruit particles from settling at the bottom of the storage tank. This ensures that the fruit particle content in each bottle of beverage is consistent, solving the problem that existing filling devices use pure gravity filling, where fruit particles concentrate at the bottom of the storage tank due to gravity, resulting in significant differences in fruit particle content among different filled products and affecting product consistency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a filling device for flavored beverages according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a filling device for flavored beverages according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part A;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating disk structure of a filling device for flavored beverages according to the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of main symbols

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Storage hopper; 2. Conveying pipe; 3. Filling head; 4. Rotary disc; 41. Rim; 42. Drive unit; 421. Rotary motor; 422. First impeller; 423. Synchronous belt; 424. Second impeller; 5. Vent pipe; 51. Air outlet; 52. Air pump; 6. Feed distributor; 61. Feed port; 7. Suction pump. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-4 This application provides a filling device suitable for flavored beverages, including a storage tank 1, a conveying pipe 2, and a filling head 3. The conveying pipe 2 connects the storage tank 1 and the filling head 3. The storage tank 1 is provided with a stirring mechanism, which includes a rotating disk 4 rotatably disposed at the bottom of the storage tank 1 and a driving device 42 fixed to the outside of the storage tank 1. The driving device 42 is connected to the rotating disk 4. The rotating disk 4 is provided with a raised ridge 41 for stirring the fluid.

[0029] It is understandable that during the production of flavored beverages, solid components such as fruit pieces tend to settle at the bottom of the storage tank 1, resulting in uneven distribution of fruit pieces during bottling and affecting product quality. To solve this problem, this embodiment designs a storage tank 1 with a stirring mechanism. In this embodiment, the stirring mechanism can circulate the liquid in the storage tank 1 by rotating the rotating disk 4, thereby ensuring a uniform distribution of fruit pieces. The protruding ridges 41 on the rotating disk 4 agitate the liquid during rotation, enhancing the stirring effect. Through the action of the stirring mechanism, the distribution of fruit pieces in the storage tank 1 is more uniform, improving the quality of the beverage. For example, when producing fruit juice beverages containing fruit pieces, the stirring mechanism can ensure that the fruit pieces are evenly distributed in the liquid, preventing them from settling at the bottom of the tank and ensuring a balanced fruit content in each bottle of beverage.

[0030] In one embodiment, a vent pipe 5 is provided inside the storage tank 1. The vent pipe 5 is spirally arranged, and the outer spiral of the vent pipe 5 is fixed to the side wall of the storage tank 1. A plurality of vent holes 51 are provided on the pipe wall of the vent pipe 5, and a one-way valve that can be connected from the inside of the vent pipe 5 to the outside is provided at the vent hole 51. An air pump 52 is provided outside the storage tank 1, and the air outlet of the air pump 52 is connected to the vent pipe 5. Optionally, the air inlet of the air pump 52 can be connected to a nitrogen gas source.

[0031] Understandably, to further improve the uniformity of fruit particles based on the stirring mechanism, this embodiment incorporates a vent pipe 5 and an air pump 52. These components supply gas to the storage tank 1, allowing the fruit particles to suspend better in the liquid. In this embodiment, the air pump 52 delivers gas to the vent pipe 5. The gas enters the liquid in the storage tank 1 through the air outlet 51, forming numerous tiny bubbles. As these bubbles rise, they drive the surrounding liquid flow, ensuring a uniform distribution of the fruit particles within the liquid. Specifically, after the air pump 52 is activated, gas enters the vent pipe 5 through a pipe and is ejected from the air outlet 51 into the liquid. A one-way valve installed at the air outlet 51 ensures that gas can only flow outwards from the vent pipe 5, preventing backflow of liquid. In other embodiments, the air outlet 51 of the vent pipe 5 can be designed with different shapes and distribution patterns, such as circular, square, or elliptical, to accommodate different fruit particle sizes and beverage viscosities. For example, for beverages with larger fruit particles, a larger air outlet 51 can be used to generate larger bubbles, better suspending the fruit particles. However, it should be noted that the diameter of the air outlet 51 should be smaller than the size of the fruit pieces in the flavored beverage.

[0032] In one embodiment, the protruding ridges 41 extend radially along the rotating disk 4 and are evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotating disk 4; the number of protruding ridges 41 is 3-6, and the included angle between adjacent protruding ridges 41 is equal. It can be understood that the rotating disk 4 rotates under the drive of the driving device 42, and the protruding ridges 41 continuously agitate the liquid during rotation, causing the liquid to circulate. The fact that the number of protruding ridges 41 is 3-6, and the included angle between adjacent protruding ridges 41 is equal, effectively ensures the uniformity of the stirring process.

[0033] In one embodiment, the drive device 42 includes a rotary motor 421. A first rotating wheel 422 is provided at the rotational output end of the rotary motor 421, and a second rotating wheel 424 is provided on the rotating disk 4. The first rotating wheel 422 and the second rotating wheel 424 are connected by a synchronous belt 423. In this embodiment, after the rotary motor 421 is started, the rotational output end of the motor drives the first rotating wheel 422 to rotate. Through the synchronous belt 423, the second rotating wheel 424 and the rotating disk 4 rotate synchronously. By using the drive device 42 with synchronous belt 423, the operation of the stirring mechanism is more stable, and the stirring effect is better. In other embodiments, the drive device 42 can also adopt other transmission methods, such as gear transmission or chain transmission, to adapt to different stirring requirements. For example, for high-torque stirring requirements, gear transmission can be used to provide stronger stirring force.

[0034] In one embodiment, a feed distributor 6 is also provided inside the storage tank 1. The feed distributor 6 has several feed holes 61 on its outer periphery, one of which is connected to the conveying pipe 2. The feed distributor 6 is positioned within the fluid material in the storage tank 1 to guide the material from the storage tank 1 into the conveying pipe 2. In this embodiment, after the material is stirred and aerated in the storage tank 1, it enters the conveying pipe 2 through the feed holes 61 of the feed distributor 6. The feed holes 61 distributed around the outer periphery of the feed distributor 6 ensure that the material enters the conveying pipe 2 evenly. By providing the feed distributor 6, the material conveying efficiency is significantly improved.

[0035] Furthermore, the feed distributor 6 has a hollow spherical structure, with several feed holes 61 connected to the hollow interior of the feed distributor 6, and these feed holes 61 are evenly distributed on the outer periphery of the feed distributor 6. It can be understood that after the material is stirred and aerated in the storage tank 1, it enters the hollow interior of the feed distributor 6 through the feed holes 61, and then enters the conveying pipe 2 through the connected feed holes 61. The even distribution of the feed holes 61 ensures uniform material conveying.

[0036] Furthermore, a suction pump 7 is installed on the conveying pipe 2 to provide pressure to the material in the conveying pipe 2, which is then conveyed from the feed distributor 6 to the filling head 3. When the suction pump 7 is activated, the material is pressurized in the conveying pipe 2 and transported from the feed distributor 6 to the filling head 3. The suction action of the suction pump 7 ensures continuous material delivery. In other embodiments, the suction pump 7 can be of different types, such as centrifugal pumps, screw pumps, or diaphragm pumps, to adapt to different material characteristics and conveying requirements. For example, for high-viscosity beverages, a screw pump can be used to provide stronger conveying pressure.

[0037] Furthermore, the feed distributor 6 is located at 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the height of the internal space of the storage tank 1.

[0038] In one embodiment, the interior of the storage tank 1 is a cylindrical cavity, which can ensure the optimal working effect of the stirring mechanism and the air pipe 5, and improve the uniformity of the fruit particles.

[0039] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the flow channel of the filling head 3 is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). It is understood that PTFE is a high molecular weight polymer with an extremely low coefficient of friction (typically less than 0.05), which makes the fluid slide more smoothly on the inner wall of the flow channel. Furthermore, PTFE has excellent chemical stability, can withstand various corrosive media such as acids, alkalis, and organic solvents, and will not chemically react with the fluid. At the same time, the non-adhesive nature of PTFE makes it difficult for the fluid to adhere to or deposit on the inner wall of the flow channel, thereby reducing the frequency of cleaning and maintenance.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A filling device suitable for use with a flavored beverage, characterized in that: The device includes a storage tank, a conveying pipe, and a filling head. The conveying pipe connects the storage tank and the filling head. The storage tank is equipped with a stirring mechanism, which includes a rotating disk rotatably mounted at the bottom of the storage tank and a drive device fixed to the outside of the storage tank. The drive device is connected to the rotating disk. The rotating disk has raised ridges for stirring the fluid.

2. A filling device for flavored beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage hopper is equipped with a vent pipe, which is spirally arranged, and the outer spiral of the vent pipe is fixed to the side wall of the storage hopper. The vent pipe has several air outlets on its wall, and a one-way valve that allows flow from the inside of the vent pipe to the outside is installed at each air outlet. An air pump is installed outside the storage hopper, and the air outlet of the air pump is connected to the vent pipe.

3. A filling device for flavored beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protruding ridges extend in the radial direction of the rotating disk and are evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotating disk; the number of protruding ridges is 3-6, and the included angle between adjacent protruding ridges is equal.

4. A filling device for flavored beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes a rotary motor, the rotary motor has a first wheel at its rotation output end, and the rotary disk has a second wheel. The first wheel and the second wheel are connected by a synchronous belt drive.

5. A filling device for flavored beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage tank is also equipped with a feed distributor. The feed distributor has several feed holes on its outer periphery, one of which is connected to the conveying pipe. The feed distributor is located in the fluid material in the storage tank and is used to guide the material in the storage tank to the conveying pipe.

6. A filling device for a flavored beverage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feed distributor is a hollow spherical structure, and a plurality of feed holes are connected to the hollow interior of the feed distributor, and the plurality of feed holes are evenly distributed on the outer periphery of the feed distributor.

7. A filling device for a flavored beverage according to claim 5, characterized in that: A suction pump is installed on the conveying pipeline to provide pressure to the material in the conveying pipeline from the feed distributor to the filling head.

8. A filling device for flavored beverages according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feed distributor is located at 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the height of the internal space of the storage tank.

9. A filling device suitable for flavored beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interior of the storage tank is a cylindrical cavity.

10. A filling apparatus for flavored beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the filling head's flow channel is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.

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