Bran shell hopper for white spirit production

By introducing an automatic cleaning and dust removal mechanism into the rice husk hopper, the problems of mold and dust pollution after the rice husk hopper is solved, realizing automated cleaning and dust removal, and improving production efficiency and environmental protection.

CN223935818UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24GUIZHOU CENTENARY JIANGXIANG LIQUOR GROUP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520490970.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing rice husk hoppers are prone to mold and dust contamination after use, and they do not have a self-cleaning function, requiring laborious manual cleaning, and the dust pollutes the air.

Method used

A rice husk hopper for liquor production has been designed, equipped with an automatic cleaning mechanism and a dust removal mechanism. It includes a transfer hopper, an automatic opening and closing mechanism, a scraper and a vacuum cleaner. The scraper is driven by a motor to clean the rice husks on the inner wall and suck away the dust, thus achieving self-cleaning and dust removal.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic cleaning and dust removal of rice husks, reducing labor costs, preventing mold growth, reducing air pollution, and improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a bran shell hopper for white spirit production, which comprises a transfer hopper, an automatic cleaning mechanism, an automatic opening and closing mechanism and a dedusting mechanism, the bottom of the transfer hopper is provided with the automatic opening and closing mechanism, and the transfer hopper is provided with the automatic cleaning mechanism for cleaning the inner wall of the transfer hopper. The automatic cleaning mechanism comprises a first motor, a small gear, a large gear, a scraping plate and a transfer frame, the first motor is fixed to the outer side of the transfer hopper, the small gear is fixed to an output shaft of the first motor, the large gear meshed with the small gear is arranged on one side of the small gear, the large gear is rotationally connected to the outer side of the transfer hopper, and the transfer frame is fixed to the large gear; the transfer frame is fixed to the scraper, the scraper is attached to the inner wall of the transfer hopper, and a dust removal mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the transfer hopper and used for sucking away dust at an inlet and an outlet of the transfer hopper. According to the utility model, bran hulls are convenient to transfer, the self-cleaning function is realized, manpower is saved, dust is convenient to absorb, and pollution to air is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rice husk hopper technology, and in particular to a rice husk hopper for liquor production. Background Technology

[0002] The rice husk hopper is a device used in the brewing process of Maotai-flavor liquor to store and transport rice husks. It receives and stores rice husks from the outside environment, and then discharges them to the production line as needed.

[0003] Existing rice husk hoppers have two major drawbacks: First, some rice husks adhere to the inner wall after use, and if not cleaned promptly, they can easily become moldy, affecting usability. Since they lack a self-cleaning function, manual cleaning is required, which is labor-intensive. Second, they lack dust removal capabilities. The rice husk hopper generates dust during both receiving and discharging rice husks, polluting the surrounding air. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a rice husk hopper for liquor production that features a self-cleaning function, saves manpower, facilitates dust absorption, and reduces air pollution, thus overcoming the current shortcomings and meeting current needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a rice husk hopper for liquor production, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A rice husk hopper for liquor production includes a transfer hopper, an automatic cleaning mechanism, an automatic opening and closing mechanism, and a dust removal mechanism. The automatic opening and closing mechanism is located at the bottom of the transfer hopper. An automatic cleaning mechanism for cleaning the inner wall of the transfer hopper is installed on the transfer hopper. The automatic cleaning mechanism includes a first motor, a pinion, a large gear, a scraper, and a transfer frame. The first motor is fixed to the outside of the transfer hopper. A pinion is fixed to the output shaft of the first motor. A large gear meshes with the pinion on one side of the pinion. The large gear is rotatably connected to the outside of the transfer hopper. A transfer frame is fixed to the large gear and is fixed to the scraper. The scraper is in contact with the inner wall of the transfer hopper. A dust removal mechanism is located on the outside of the transfer hopper to remove dust from the inlet and outlet of the transfer hopper.

[0007] Preferably, the transfer hopper is funnel-shaped.

[0008] Preferably, the automatic opening and closing mechanism includes a second motor and a baffle. The second motor is fixed to the lower end of the transfer hopper, and the baffle is fixed on the output shaft of the second motor. The baffle is attached to the bottom of the transfer hopper.

[0009] Preferably, a support frame is fixed at the lower end of the transfer hopper, and the support frame is used to support the end of the baffle.

[0010] Preferably, the dust removal mechanism includes a vacuum cleaner, a duct, a first C-shaped tube, a second C-shaped tube, and a suction nozzle. The vacuum cleaner is placed on the ground, and the suction end of the vacuum cleaner is connected to the duct. The duct is connected to the first C-shaped tube and the second C-shaped tube, and both the first C-shaped tube and the second C-shaped tube are provided with multiple suction nozzles.

[0011] Preferably, the first C-shaped tube is located at the bottom outlet of the transfer hopper, and the second C-shaped tube is located at the top inlet of the transfer hopper.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This rice husk hopper for liquor production receives rice husks transported from outside and stores them temporarily. During discharge, a second motor drives a baffle to move away from the bottom of the hopper, allowing the rice husks to be discharged onto a conveyor belt. During discharge, a first motor drives a small gear, a large gear, and a scraper to rotate, agitating the rice husks in the hopper to prevent blockage. Additionally, a vacuum cleaner is activated to remove dust during discharge through a first C-tube and a suction nozzle, and dust during feeding through a second C-tube and a suction nozzle, reducing dust pollution. After use, the first motor drives the small gear, large gear, and scraper to rotate again, cleaning away any rice husks adhering to the inner wall of the hopper. In summary, this utility model facilitates rice husk transfer, has a self-cleaning function, saves manpower, easily absorbs dust, and reduces air pollution. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0015] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0016] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0017] Figure 5 This is an internal cross-sectional view of the transfer hopper in this utility model.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0019] 1. Transfer hopper; 101. Support frame; 2. Automatic cleaning mechanism; 201. First motor; 202. Small gear; 203. Large gear; 204. Scraper; 205. Transfer frame; 3. Automatic opening and closing mechanism; 301. Second motor; 302. Baffle; 4. Dust removal mechanism; 401. Vacuum cleaner; 402. Conduit; 403. First C-shaped tube; 404. Second C-shaped tube; 405. Suction nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] See Figure 1-5 The present invention relates to a rice husk hopper for liquor production, comprising a transfer hopper 1, an automatic cleaning mechanism 2, an automatic opening and closing mechanism 3, and a dust removal mechanism 4. The transfer hopper 1 is funnel-shaped, and the automatic opening and closing mechanism 3 is located at the bottom of the transfer hopper 1. An automatic cleaning mechanism 2 for cleaning its inner wall is installed on the transfer hopper 1. The automatic cleaning mechanism 2 includes: a first motor 201, a pinion 202, a large gear 203, a scraper 204, and a transfer frame 205. The first motor 201 is fixed to the outside of the transfer hopper 1, and the pinion 202 is fixed to the output shaft of the first motor 201. 02. A large gear 203 meshes with the small gear 202 on one side. The large gear 203 is rotatably connected to the outside of the transfer hopper 1. A transfer frame 205 is fixed on the large gear 203. The transfer frame 205 is fixed to the scraper 204. The scraper 204 is in contact with the inner wall of the transfer hopper 1. A dust removal mechanism 4 is provided on the outside of the transfer hopper 1. The dust removal mechanism 4 is used to suck away the dust at the inlet and outlet of the transfer hopper 1. A conveyor belt (not shown in the figure) is provided below the transfer hopper 1. The conveyor belt transports the rice husks discharged from the transfer hopper 1 away.

[0022] The automatic opening and closing mechanism 3 includes a second motor 301 and a baffle 302. The second motor 301 is fixed to the lower end of the transfer hopper 1. The baffle 302 is fixed on the output shaft of the second motor 301. The baffle 302 is attached to the bottom of the transfer hopper 1. A support frame 101 is fixed to the lower end of the transfer hopper 1. The support frame 101 is used to support the end of the baffle 302. In use, the second motor 301 drives the baffle 302 to rotate, thereby blocking or opening the bottom of the transfer hopper 1.

[0023] The dust removal mechanism 4 includes: a vacuum cleaner 401, a conduit 402, a first C-shaped tube 403, a second C-shaped tube 404, and a suction nozzle 405. The vacuum cleaner 401 is installed on the ground, and the suction end of the vacuum cleaner 401 is connected to the conduit 402. The first C-shaped tube 403 and the second C-shaped tube 404 are connected to the conduit 402. Both the first C-shaped tube 403 and the second C-shaped tube 404 are equipped with multiple suction nozzles 405. The first C-shaped tube 403 is located at the bottom outlet of the transfer hopper 1, and the second C-shaped tube 404 is located at the top inlet of the transfer hopper 1. In use, the vacuum cleaner 401 is activated to perform suction, and the dust during material discharge from the transfer hopper 1 is sucked away through the first C-shaped tube 403 and the suction nozzle 405, while the dust during material feeding from the transfer hopper 1 is sucked away through the second C-shaped tube 404 and the suction nozzle 405.

[0024] The first motor 201, the second motor 301, and the vacuum cleaner 401 mentioned above are all controlled by a PLC controller (not shown in the figure).

[0025] Working principle: This rice husk hopper for liquor production receives rice husks from outside and stores them temporarily through the transfer hopper 1. During discharge, the second motor 301 drives the baffle 302 to move away from the bottom of the transfer hopper 1, allowing the rice husks to be discharged from the bottom of the transfer hopper 1 onto the conveyor belt. During discharge, the first motor 201 drives the small gear 202, the large gear 203, and the scraper 204 to rotate. The scraper 204 agitates the rice husks in the transfer hopper 1 to prevent blockage. In addition, the vacuum cleaner 401 is activated to suck up the dust during the discharge of the transfer hopper 1 through the first C-shaped tube 403 and the suction nozzle 405, and the dust during the feeding of the transfer hopper 1 through the second C-shaped tube 404 and the suction nozzle 405, so as to reduce dust pollution. After use, the first motor 201 drives the small gear 202, the large gear 203, and the scraper 204 to rotate, and the scraper 204 cleans away the chaff adhering to the inner wall of the transfer hopper 1.

[0026] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, 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 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rice husk hopper for liquor production, characterized in that, The system includes a transfer hopper (1), an automatic cleaning mechanism (2), an automatic opening and closing mechanism (3), and a dust removal mechanism (4). The bottom of the transfer hopper (1) is provided with an automatic opening and closing mechanism (3). The transfer hopper (1) is equipped with an automatic cleaning mechanism (2) for cleaning its inner wall. The automatic cleaning mechanism (2) includes: a first motor (201), a pinion (202), a gear (203), a scraper (204), and a transfer frame (205). The first motor (201) is fixed to the outside of the transfer hopper (1). The output of the first motor (201) is... A small gear (202) is fixed on the shaft. A large gear (203) meshes with the small gear (202) on one side. The large gear (203) is rotatably connected to the outside of the transfer hopper (1). A transfer frame (205) is fixed on the large gear (203). The transfer frame (205) is fixed to a scraper (204). The scraper (204) is in contact with the inner wall of the transfer hopper (1). A dust removal mechanism (4) is provided on the outside of the transfer hopper (1). The dust removal mechanism (4) is used to remove dust from the inlet and outlet of the transfer hopper (1).

2. The rice husk hopper for liquor production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer hopper (1) is funnel-shaped.

3. The rice husk hopper for liquor production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic opening and closing mechanism (3) includes a second motor (301) and a baffle (302). The second motor (301) is fixed to the lower end of the transfer hopper (1). The baffle (302) is fixed on the output shaft of the second motor (301) and the baffle (302) is attached to the bottom of the transfer hopper (1).

4. The rice husk hopper for liquor production according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower end of the transfer hopper (1) is fixed with a support frame (101), which is used to support the end of the baffle (302).

5. The rice husk hopper for liquor production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust removal mechanism (4) includes: a vacuum cleaner (401), a conduit (402), a first C-shaped tube (403), a second C-shaped tube (404), and a suction nozzle (405). The vacuum cleaner (401) is installed on the ground. The suction end of the vacuum cleaner (401) is connected to the conduit (402). The first C-shaped tube (403) and the second C-shaped tube (404) are connected to the conduit (402). Multiple suction nozzles (405) are provided on both the first C-shaped tube (403) and the second C-shaped tube (404).

6. The rice husk hopper for liquor production according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first C-shaped tube (403) is located at the bottom outlet of the transfer hopper (1), and the second C-shaped tube (404) is located at the top inlet of the transfer hopper (1).