Fermentation tank for producing sauna soy sauce

By introducing a collection ring and a foam removal rod into the fermentation tank, the problem of foam affecting the taste of fermented black beans during the stirring process was solved, achieving efficient foam removal and ensuring the quality of Shalang soy sauce.

CN223921387UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17MAOMING SHALANG SOY SAUCE FOOD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420706663.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-08
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-08

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Technical Problem

During the fermentation process of Shalang soy sauce, the foam generated by stirring affects the taste of the fermented black beans, and if it is not dealt with in time, it will lead to quality problems.

Method used

A fermentation tank with a collection ring and a foam removal rod was designed. The collection ring absorbs and discharges foam through a pneumatic pump and a motor-driven rotating rod, and the foam removal rod scrapes off the surface foam to ensure the quality of fermented black beans.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes the foam generated during fermentation, maintaining the taste and quality of the fermented black beans and preventing quality degradation caused by untimely foam removal.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermentation tank for producing sauna soy sauce, relates to the technical field of sauna soy sauce production, and aims to solve the problems that the conventional sauna soy sauce needs to be continuously stirred in the fermentation process in the fermentation tank, but a large amount of foams are generated on the surface in the stirring process, so that the production efficiency is increased. The fermented soya bean processing device comprises a fermentation tank body, wherein the fermentation tank body is arranged in the fermentation tank body; the cover plate is arranged at the upper end of the fermentation tank body, a collecting ring is arranged in the fermentation tank body, the collecting ring is movably attached to the inner wall of the fermentation tank body, a plurality of uniformly arranged liquid inlets are formed in the inner wall of the collecting ring, the liquid inlets are communicated with the interior of the collecting ring, a connecting pipe is arranged at the upper end of one side of the collecting ring, and a connecting pipe is arranged at the upper end of the other side of the collecting ring. The connecting pipe is communicated with the interior of the collecting ring, and the upper end of the connecting pipe upwards penetrates through the cover plate and extends out of the upper part of the fermentation tank body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Shalang soy sauce production technology, specifically to a fermentation tank for Shalang soy sauce production. Background Technology

[0002] Shalang soy sauce has a long history, dating back to the Song and Yuan dynasties. By the Daoguang era of the Qing dynasty, it was already a popular product in western Guangdong, becoming a renowned specialty of Dianbai. At its peak, Shalang soy sauce was sold to Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hong Kong and Macau. According to old county records, Shalang fermented black beans and soy sauce flourished in the early years of the Daoguang era. At that time, a soy sauce maker named Li from Fenjie, Maoming, moved to Shalang. He used high-quality black beans produced locally, fermented them with spring water from the "Sifangjing" well in the market town, and added ingredients such as cinnamon, aged tangerine peel, star anise, and sand ginger, processing and cooking them using traditional folk brewing methods. The resulting soy sauce was famous for its rich aroma, delicious taste, high viscosity, and long shelf life.

[0003] Normally, shalang soy sauce requires constant stirring during fermentation in a fermentation tank. However, a large amount of foam is generated on the surface during stirring, which can affect the taste of the fermented soybeans if not dealt with in time. Therefore, we have proposed a fermentation tank for shalang soy sauce production to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a fermentation tank for the production of Shalang soy sauce, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that Shalang soy sauce usually needs to be constantly stirred during the fermentation process inside the fermentation tank, but a large amount of foam will be generated on the surface during the stirring process, which will affect the taste of the fermented soybeans if not dealt with in time.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fermentation tank for the production of Shalang soy sauce, comprising a fermentation tank body;

[0006] Also includes:

[0007] A cover plate is installed at the upper end of the fermentation tank. A collection ring is installed inside the fermentation tank and is movably fitted against the inner wall of the fermentation tank. The inner wall of the collection ring is provided with several evenly arranged liquid inlets, and the liquid inlets are connected to the inside of the collection ring. A connecting pipe is provided at the upper end of one side of the collection ring, and the connecting pipe is connected to the inside of the collection ring. The upper end of the connecting pipe passes through the cover plate and extends out of the top of the fermentation tank. A pneumatic pump is provided at the upper end of the connecting pipe, and a drain pipe is provided at the upper end of the pneumatic pump.

[0008] The motor is located at the upper center of the cover plate. A rotating rod is located at the inner center of the fermentation tank. The upper end of the rotating rod is connected to the motor, and the motor drives the rotating rod to rotate. Stirring blades are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the outer wall of the rotating rod.

[0009] Preferably, a cylinder is provided on one side of the upper end of the cover plate, and a telescopic rod is provided on the other side of the upper end of the collecting ring. The telescopic rod is connected to the cylinder, and the cylinder drives the telescopic rod to move the collecting ring up and down inside the fermentation tank.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing ring is provided on the outside of the rotating rod, and the position of the fixing ring is flush with the position of the collecting ring. A foam discharge rod is provided on one side of the fixing ring, and when the rotating rod rotates, it drives the foam discharge rod to rotate inside the collecting ring.

[0011] Preferably, a limiting protrusion is provided on one side of the surface of the rotating rod, and the limiting protrusion engages with the groove on the inner wall of the fixing ring.

[0012] Preferably, the rotating rod is provided with a limiting ring on its outside. There are two limiting rings, which are respectively attached to the upper and lower ends of the fixed ring. The inner hole of the limiting ring is larger than the diameter of the rotating rod and the limiting protrusion. A fixing rod is provided between the limiting ring and the collecting ring, and the limiting ring is fixed by the fixing rod.

[0013] Preferably, an air inlet is provided on one side of the surface of the cover plate, and the air inlet connects the upper and lower ends of the cover plate. An exhaust port is provided on the other side of the surface of the cover plate, and the exhaust port connects the upper and lower ends of the cover plate. A fan is provided at the upper end of the air inlet, and a filter screen is provided at the upper end of both the fan and the exhaust port.

[0014] Preferably, an observation glass is provided on one side of the outer wall surface of the fermentation tank, and the surface of the observation glass is provided with scale strips.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. By setting a collection ring inside the fermentation tank, the collection ring can be driven by a cylinder, so that the collection ring can be attached to the surface of the raw material. Several liquid inlets are set on the inner side of the collection ring, and a connecting pipe is set on one side of the collection ring. The connecting pipe is connected to a pneumatic pump, which can draw the foam generated by stirring into the inside of the collection ring through the liquid inlet, and then output it to the outside of the fermentation tank through the connecting pipe, and discharge the foam through the drain pipe.

[0017] 2. By installing a foam removal rod on the outside of the rotating rod, the foam removal rod rotates on the surface of the raw material when the rotating rod rotates, which can scrape off the foam generated on the surface of the raw material and have it absorbed by the collection ring. At the same time, the foam removal rod is installed on the outside of the rotating rod through a fixing ring and can slide up and down on the outside of the rotating rod. Limiting rings are set at the upper and lower ends of the fixing ring to limit the fixing ring. When the collection ring moves up and down, the limiting rings can push the fixing ring to slide up and down, so that the position of the foam removal rod can be kept consistent with that of the collection ring. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the collecting ring and rotating rod of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing ring and the limiting ring of this utility model;

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation tank body; 2. Cover plate; 3. Cylinder; 4. Connecting pipe; 5. Pneumatic pump; 6. Drain pipe; 7. Motor; 8. Fan; 9. Filter screen; 10. Exhaust port; 11. Air inlet; 12. Rotating rod; 13. Stirring blade; 14. Telescopic rod; 15. Collection ring; 16. Liquid inlet; 17. Fixing ring; 18. Foam removal rod; 19. Fixing rod; 20. Limiting ring; 21. Scale strip; 22. Observation glass; 23. Limiting protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-4 An embodiment of this utility model is provided: a fermentation tank for the production of Shalang soy sauce, comprising a fermentation tank body 1;

[0025] Also includes:

[0026] A cover plate 2 is installed at the upper end of the fermentation tank 1. A collection ring 15 is installed inside the fermentation tank 1 and is movably attached to the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1. The inner wall of the collection ring 15 is provided with a number of evenly arranged liquid inlets 16, and the liquid inlets 16 are connected to the interior of the collection ring 15. A connecting pipe 4 is provided at the upper end of one side of the collection ring 15. The connecting pipe 4 is connected to the interior of the collection ring 15, and the upper end of the connecting pipe 4 passes through the cover plate 2 and extends out of the upper part of the fermentation tank 1. A pneumatic pump 5 is provided at the upper end of the connecting pipe 4, and a drain pipe 6 is provided at the upper end of the pneumatic pump 5.

[0027] The motor 7 is located at the upper center of the cover plate 2. A rotating rod 12 is located at the inner center of the fermentation tank 1. The upper end of the rotating rod 12 is connected to the motor 7, and the motor 7 drives the rotating rod 12 to rotate. Stirring blades 13 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the outer wall of the rotating rod 12.

[0028] Several liquid inlets 16 are provided on the inner side of the collection ring 15, and a connecting pipe 4 is provided on one side of the collection ring 15. The connecting pipe 4 is connected to the pneumatic pump 5, which can draw the foam generated by stirring into the inside of the collection ring 15 through the liquid inlets 16, and then output it to the outside of the fermentation tank 1 through the connecting pipe 4, and discharge the foam through the drain pipe 6.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-2 A cylinder 3 is provided on one side of the upper end of the cover plate 2, and a telescopic rod 14 is provided on the other side of the upper end of the collecting ring 15. The telescopic rod 14 is connected to the cylinder 3, and the cylinder 3 drives the telescopic rod 14 to move the collecting ring 15 up and down inside the fermentation tank 1, which is used to control the collecting ring 15 to move to the surface of the raw material.

[0030] Please see Figure 3-4 A fixing ring 17 is provided on the outside of the rotating rod 12, and the position of the fixing ring 17 is flush with the position of the collecting ring 15. A foam removal rod 18 is provided on one side of the fixing ring 17, and when the rotating rod 12 rotates, it drives the foam removal rod 18 to rotate inside the collecting ring 15, thereby improving the foam removal effect.

[0031] Please see Figure 3-4 A limiting protrusion 23 is provided on one side of the surface of the rotating rod 12, and the limiting protrusion 23 engages with the groove on the inner wall of the fixing ring 17 to limit the fixing ring 17.

[0032] Please see Figure 3-4 The rotating rod 12 is provided with a limiting ring 20 on its outside. There are two limiting rings 20, which are respectively attached to the upper and lower ends of the fixed ring 17. The inner hole of the limiting ring 20 is larger than the diameter of the rotating rod 12 and the limiting protrusion 23. A fixing rod 19 is provided between the limiting ring 20 and the collecting ring 15. The limiting ring 20 is fixed by the fixing rod 19. When the collecting ring 15 moves up and down, the limiting ring 20 can push the fixed ring 17 to slide up and down, so that the foam discharge rod 18 can keep the position consistent with the collecting ring 15.

[0033] Please see Figure 2 An air inlet 11 is provided on one side of the surface of the cover plate 2, and the air inlet 11 connects the upper and lower ends of the cover plate 2. An exhaust outlet 10 is provided on the other side of the surface of the cover plate 2, and the exhaust outlet 10 connects the upper and lower ends of the cover plate 2. A fan 8 is provided at the upper end of the air inlet 11. Both the fan 8 and the exhaust outlet 10 are provided with filter screens 9, which facilitates ventilation of the fermentation tank, ensures that the bacteria in the tank have sufficient oxygen, and the filter screens 9 can intercept harmful bacteria and impurities in the outside air.

[0034] Please see Figure 1An observation glass 22 is provided on one side of the outer wall surface of the fermentation tank 1. The surface of the observation glass 22 is provided with a scale strip 21 to facilitate the observation of the poured salsa raw material.

[0035] Working principle: The raw materials for scallop soy sauce are poured into the fermentation tank 1. Then, the motor 7 is started to drive the rotating rod 12 to rotate, so that the stirring blades 13 stir the raw materials. The position of the raw materials can be determined by observing the glass 22. The collection ring 15 is driven to descend to the surface of the raw materials according to the height of the raw materials poured in. When the foam generated by stirring floats on the surface of the raw materials, it can act as a pneumatic pump 5 to push the foam from the liquid inlet 16 into the interior of the collection ring 15. It is then discharged through the connecting pipe 4 to the drain pipe 6. At the same time, when the rotating rod 12 rotates, it drives the fixed ring 17 to rotate. The fixed ring 17 drives the foam discharge rod 18 to scrape off the foam generated, and works with the collection ring 15 to collect the foam.

[0036] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fermentation tank for the production of soy sauce, comprising a fermentation tank body (1); characterized in that Also includes: A cover plate (2) is set at the upper end of the fermentation tank (1). A collection ring (15) is set inside the fermentation tank (1), and the collection ring (15) is movably attached to the inner wall of the fermentation tank (1). A number of evenly arranged liquid inlets (16) are set on the inner wall of the collection ring (15), and the liquid inlets (16) are connected to the inside of the collection ring (15). A connecting pipe (4) is set at the upper end of one side of the collection ring (15), and the connecting pipe (4) is connected to the inside of the collection ring (15). The upper end of the connecting pipe (4) passes through the cover plate (2) and extends out of the upper part of the fermentation tank (1). A pneumatic pump (5) is set at the upper end of the connecting pipe (4), and a drain pipe (6) is set at the upper end of the pneumatic pump (5). The motor (7) is located at the upper center of the cover plate (2). A rotating rod (12) is located at the inner center of the fermentation tank (1). The upper end of the rotating rod (12) is connected to the motor (7), and the motor (7) drives the rotating rod (12) to rotate. Stirring blades (13) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the outer wall of the rotating rod (12).

2. The fermentation tank for producing soy sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cylinder (3) is provided on one side of the upper end of the cover plate (2), and a telescopic rod (14) is provided on the other side of the upper end of the collection ring (15). The telescopic rod (14) is connected to the cylinder (3), and the cylinder (3) drives the telescopic rod (14) to move the collection ring (15) up and down inside the fermentation tank (1).

3. The fermentation tank for producing soy sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing ring (17) is provided on the outside of the rotating rod (12), and the position of the fixing ring (17) is flush with the position of the collecting ring (15). A foam discharge rod (18) is provided on one side of the fixing ring (17), and when the rotating rod (12) rotates, it drives the foam discharge rod (18) to rotate inside the collecting ring (15).

4. The fermentation tank for producing soy sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting protrusion (23) is provided on one side of the surface of the rotating rod (12), and the limiting protrusion (23) engages with the groove on the inner wall of the fixing ring (17).

5. The fermentation tank for producing soy sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating rod (12) is provided with a limiting ring (20) on its outside. There are two limiting rings (20) and they are respectively attached to the upper and lower ends of the fixed ring (17). The inner hole of the limiting ring (20) is larger than the diameter of the rotating rod (12) and the limiting protrusion (23). A fixing rod (19) is provided between the limiting ring (20) and the collecting ring (15), and the limiting ring (20) is fixed by the fixing rod (19).

6. The fermentation tank for producing soy sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air inlet (11) is provided on one side of the surface of the cover plate (2), and the air inlet (11) connects the upper and lower ends of the cover plate (2). An exhaust port (10) is provided on the other side of the surface of the cover plate (2), and the exhaust port (10) connects the upper and lower ends of the cover plate (2). A fan (8) is provided at the upper end of the air inlet (11), and a filter screen (9) is provided at the upper end of both the fan (8) and the exhaust port (10).

7. The fermentation tank for producing soy sauce according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation glass (22) is provided on one side of the outer wall surface of the fermentation tank (1), and a scale strip (21) is provided on the surface of the observation glass (22).