Precipitation device for fruit juice production

Abstract

The utility model discloses a precipitation device for fruit juice production, which comprises a precipitation cylinder, a cylinder cover is mounted on the precipitation cylinder, a feeding pipe is arranged on the cylinder cover, a conical gear ring is further rotatably connected to the cylinder cover, a pumpback pipe penetrates through the conical gear ring and is in threaded connection with the conical gear ring, a sliding sleeve is mounted on the pumpback pipe through a support, and the sliding sleeve is in threaded connection with the conical gear ring. And a guide rod parallel to the pumpback pipe slidably penetrates through the sliding sleeve, the bottom end of the guide rod is fixed to the barrel cover, the periphery of the bevel gear ring is connected with a bevel gear in a meshed mode, the shaft rod end of the bevel gear is connected with a first motor, and the bottom of the precipitation barrel is connected with a slag discharging barrel. The pumpback pipe is externally connected with the pumpback pump through the hose, upper-layer clarified liquid formed by precipitation in the precipitation barrel can be pumped out, and the pumpback pipe can ascend and descend so as to extend to the separation face of the upper-layer clarified liquid and bottom-layer particles, clarified fruit juice can be pumped back as sufficiently as possible, and therefore the separation rate of the particles and the fruit juice is increased; the waste of fruit juice is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit juice production technology, and in particular to a sedimentation device for fruit juice production. Background Technology

[0002] Juice may contain suspended particles such as pulp, pomace, and pectin during juicing. These particles can affect the taste and appearance of the juice. Therefore, sedimentation equipment is needed in the processing of juice to separate these particles from the juice by utilizing the density difference between solid particles and liquid through settling, which significantly improves the clarity of the juice.

[0003] Currently, after fruit juice is left to stand in a sedimentation device, it will separate into an upper clear liquid and a bottom particulate matter due to gravity. However, it is not easy to separate the upper clear liquid and the bottom particulate matter. If the direct pouring method is used, it is easy to cause fluctuations in the separation surface, which will result in the bottom particulate matter containing a lot of fruit juice that is difficult to separate, resulting in a low separation rate and waste of fruit juice.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a sedimentation device for fruit juice production to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sedimentation device for fruit juice production to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A sedimentation device for fruit juice production includes a sedimentation cylinder with a cover and a feed pipe. A beveled ring is rotatably connected to the cover, and a return pipe is threaded through and screwed into the beveled ring. A sliding sleeve is mounted on the return pipe via a bracket. A guide rod parallel to the return pipe slides through the sliding sleeve, and the bottom end of the guide rod is fixed to the cover. A bevel gear is meshed with the outer periphery of the beveled ring, and a motor is connected to the shaft end of the bevel gear. A slag discharge cylinder is connected to the bottom of the sedimentation cylinder.

[0008] In a further embodiment, one end of the feed pipe that extends into the sedimentation cylinder is connected to a liquid guide pipe, and the outlet of the liquid guide pipe is close to the inner wall of the sedimentation cylinder.

[0009] In a further embodiment, a controller is also installed on the cylinder cover. The output end of the controller is electrically connected to the motor. A detection probe is also installed at the bottom end of the pull-back tube via a bracket, and the height of the detection probe is 3-5mm lower than the bottom end of the pull-back tube.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the bottom end of the retraction tube is covered with a mesh cover.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the sedimentation cylinder adopts a funnel-shaped structure.

[0012] In a further embodiment, a spiral roller is rotatably installed inside the slag discharge cylinder. The spacing between the spiral blades of the spiral roller gradually decreases from left to right. A second motor that drives the spiral roller to rotate is installed at one outer end of the slag discharge cylinder. A filter screen is provided on the bottom surface of the slag discharge cylinder, and a collection box is sleeved below the slag discharge cylinder. A slag discharge port is opened at the lower right corner of the slag discharge cylinder.

[0013] In a further embodiment, a drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the collection box, and the bottom surface of the collection box is inclined towards the inlet of the drain pipe.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This invention features a back-pull pipe connected to an external back-pull pump via a flexible hose. This allows the upper layer of clarified liquid formed by sedimentation in the sedimentation tank to be extracted, effectively reducing the problem of fluctuations in the separation surface caused by tilting the sedimentation tank. Furthermore, the back-pull pipe can be raised and lowered to reach the separation surface between the upper layer of clarified liquid and the bottom layer of particles, allowing for the full extraction of clarified juice, thereby improving the separation rate of particles and juice and reducing juice waste. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the sedimentation cylinder of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the bottom end of the pullback tube of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the slag discharge cylinder of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Sedimentation cylinder; 2. Cylinder cover; 3. Feed pipe; 31. Liquid guide pipe; 4. Return pipe; 5. Bevel gear ring; 6. Bevel gear; 7. Motor 1; 8. Sliding sleeve; 9. Guide rod; 10. Controller; 11. Detection probe; 12. Mesh cover; 13. Slag discharge cylinder; 14. Spiral roller; 15. Motor 2; 16. Filter screen; 17. Collection box; 18. Drain pipe; 19. Slag discharge port. Detailed Implementation

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[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. 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.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-2 A sedimentation device for fruit juice production includes a sedimentation cylinder 1. The sedimentation cylinder 1 adopts a funnel-shaped structure, which facilitates the concentration and sedimentation of particulate matter along the inclined surface of the cylinder to the conical bottom of the sedimentation cylinder 1. A cylinder cover 2 is installed on the sedimentation cylinder 1. Specifically, the cylinder cover 2 is locked to the sedimentation cylinder 1 by several sets of bolts and nuts, which facilitates later opening and cleaning of the interior. The cylinder cover 2 is provided with a feed pipe 3, through which fruit juice is fed into the sedimentation cylinder 1.

[0025] Furthermore, one end of the feed pipe 3 that extends into the sedimentation cylinder 1 is connected to a liquid guide pipe 31, and the outlet of the liquid guide pipe 31 is close to the inner wall of the sedimentation cylinder 1. This allows the juice to flow down along the inner wall of the sedimentation cylinder 1 when it is fed in, reducing the impact on the already settled juice in the sedimentation cylinder 1 and ensuring the sedimentation effect.

[0026] A beveled ring 5 is rotatably connected to the cap 2. A return pipe 4 is threaded through and screwed into the beveled ring 5. The top end of the return pipe 4 is connected to a hose via a connector. The hose is connected to a return pump (not shown in the figure). The upper clear liquid can be extracted through the return pipe 4. Considering that the thickness of the particulate matter stratification is different after juicing different amounts of juice, in order to extract the upper clear liquid as fully as possible, a sliding sleeve 8 is installed on the return pipe 4 via a bracket. A guide rod 9 parallel to the return pipe 4 slides through the sliding sleeve 8, and the bottom end of the guide rod 9 is fixed to the cap 2. A bevel gear 6 is meshed with the outer periphery of the beveled ring 5. The bevel gear 6 is supported on the cap 2 by a bearing seat, and the shaft end of the bevel gear 6 is connected to a motor 7. When the motor 7 drives the bevel gear 6 to rotate, it drives the beveled ring 5 to rotate. The return pipe 4 is restricted from rotating by the sliding sleeve 8 and the guide rod 9. Therefore, it moves up or down under the action of the thread to adjust the height.

[0027] For further details, please refer to Figure 3 The bottom end of the return pipe 4 is covered with a mesh cover 12. The mesh cover 12 can be made of non-woven fabric, which can not only filter particles, but also reduce the fluctuation of the liquid around the mesh cover 12 during return, and prevent disturbance of the particulate matter layer.

[0028] A controller 10 is also installed on the cap 2. The output of the controller 10 is electrically connected to the motor 7 to control the operation of the motor 7. A detection probe 11 is also installed at the bottom of the return tube 4 via a bracket. The detection probe 11 can be, but is not limited to, a turbidity sensor or an optical sensor, to detect whether it is in the supernatant or the particle layer. The detection probe 11 transmits a signal to the controller 10 so that the motor 7 can be stopped in time. By controlling the height of the detection probe 11 to be 3-5mm lower than the bottom port of the return tube 4, when the detection probe 11 detects that it is in the particle layer, the return tube 4 is at the separation surface of the supernatant and the particle layer, so as to fully draw back the upper layer of juice.

[0029] Please see Figure 4Considering that the particulate layer still contains a small amount of juice, in order to facilitate the discharge of particulate residue, collect the remaining juice, and improve the separation rate, a slag discharge cylinder 13 is connected to the bottom of the sedimentation cylinder 1. A spiral roller 14 is rotatably installed inside the slag discharge cylinder 13. The spacing between the spiral blades of the spiral roller 14 gradually decreases from left to right. A motor 15 that drives the spiral roller 14 to rotate is installed at one outer end of the slag discharge cylinder 13, so that when the spiral roller 14 rotates, it can squeeze the particulate matter and squeeze out the juice. A filter screen 16 is provided on the bottom surface of the slag discharge cylinder 13, and a collection box 17 is sleeved below the slag discharge cylinder 13. The juice enters into the collection box 17. A slag discharge port 19 is opened at the lower right corner of the slag discharge cylinder 13. The fruit residue after pressing and filtering is discharged from the slag discharge port 19. At the same time, a drain pipe 18 is connected to the bottom of the collection box 17, and the bottom surface of the collection box 17 is inclined towards the inlet of the drain pipe 18. The drain pipe 18 can also be connected to a hose to facilitate the collection of the collected juice to the same place as the extracted upper clarified liquid.

[0030] 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.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A sedimentation device for fruit juice production, comprising a sedimentation cylinder (1), characterized in that: The sedimentation cylinder (1) is equipped with a cylinder cover (2), and the cylinder cover (2) is provided with a feed pipe (3). A bevel ring (5) is rotatably connected to the cylinder cover (2). A return pipe (4) is threaded through and screwed into the bevel ring (5). A sliding sleeve (8) is installed on the return pipe (4) through a bracket. A guide rod (9) parallel to the return pipe (4) slides through the sliding sleeve (8). The bottom end of the guide rod (9) is fixed to the cylinder cover (2). A bevel gear (6) is meshed with the outer periphery of the bevel ring (5). A motor (7) is connected to the shaft end of the bevel gear (6). A slag discharge cylinder (13) is connected to the bottom of the sedimentation cylinder (1).

2. A sedimentation device for fruit juice production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed pipe (3) extends into the sedimentation cylinder (1) and is connected to a liquid guide pipe (31), with the liquid outlet of the liquid guide pipe (31) close to the inner wall of the sedimentation cylinder (1).

3. A sedimentation device for fruit juice production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (10) is also installed on the cylinder cover (2). The output end of the controller (10) is electrically connected to the motor (7). A detection probe (11) is also installed at the bottom end of the return tube (4) through a bracket. The height of the detection probe (11) is 3-5mm lower than the bottom port of the return tube (4).

4. A sedimentation device for fruit juice production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the pull-back tube (4) is covered with a mesh cover (12).

5. A sedimentation device for fruit juice production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sedimentation cylinder (1) adopts a funnel-shaped structure.

6. A sedimentation device for fruit juice production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slag discharge cylinder (13) is equipped with a rotating spiral roller (14) inside. The spacing between the spiral blades of the spiral roller (14) gradually decreases from left to right. A motor (15) for driving the spiral roller (14) to rotate is installed at one outer end of the slag discharge cylinder (13). A filter screen (16) is provided on the bottom surface of the slag discharge cylinder (13). A collection box (17) is sleeved below the slag discharge cylinder (13). A slag discharge port (19) is opened at the lower right corner of the slag discharge cylinder (13).

7. A sedimentation device for fruit juice production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The collection box (17) is connected to a drain pipe (18), and the bottom surface of the collection box (17) is inclined towards the inlet of the drain pipe (18).

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