Curved frame with heat preservation and moisture preservation functions

By designing a fermentation rack with heat preservation and moisture retention functions, and adopting a combination structure of load-bearing units and insulation layers, the problems of traditional fermentation blocks being large in size, easily damaged, and inconvenient to transport have been solved. This has enabled efficient fermentation and safe transportation, and improved space utilization and ease of operation.

CN223936456UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24SICHUAN LANGJIU CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520306531.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-25
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-25

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Technical Problem

Traditional fermentation of koji blocks requires a large area, has low space utilization, the koji blocks are easily damaged and inconvenient to transport, and involve a large workload and a harsh environment.

Method used

Design a curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention functions. It adopts multiple overlapping load-bearing units, which are vertically stacked using guide pins and plug holes. Combined with the insulation layer and load-bearing frame structure, including support columns, crossbeams and bottom beams, the insulation frame is made of straw and round steel and is fixed by hanging screws to form a stable frame structure.

Benefits of technology

This method enables single-layer placement of fermentation blocks, reducing damage, increasing storage capacity, ensuring proper temperature and humidity in the fermentation environment, facilitating transportation, reducing labor intensity, simplifying cleaning, improving space utilization, and meeting safety production requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a curved frame with heat preservation and moisture preservation functions, which at least comprises but is not limited to a plurality of mutually overlapped bearing units, and the upper end part and the lower end part of each bearing unit are respectively provided with a guide pin and an insertion hole which are used for overlapping; the insertion hole of the upper stage of bearing unit is matched with the guide pin of the lower stage of bearing unit, so that the adjacent bearing units are stacked in the vertical direction; a thermal insulation layer is arranged at the circumferential position of the bearing unit; according to the scheme, the structure is simple, operation is reliable, daily maintenance points are reduced, daily maintenance cost and risks are reduced, operation is easy, installation is convenient, and the safety production requirement is met. The koji frames can be stacked to six layers and stacked in sequence, and the number of koji blocks stacked in a single koji room is 3-4 times that of koji blocks stacked in a traditional koji room.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing fermentation technology, and in particular to a fermentation rack with heat preservation and moisture retention functions. Background Technology

[0002] Fermentation of koji blocks is a crucial and challenging step in the koji-making process. The quality of fermentation directly impacts the quality of the koji and is also a vital factor in the fermentation of the mash and the final alcohol production. Traditional koji block fermentation typically involves laying straw at the bottom and stacking the koji blocks in a specialized fermentation room. The straw bottom serves two purposes: reducing damage to the koji blocks and providing insulation and moisture retention. However, laying the straw is labor-intensive and generates dust, creating a relatively harsh working environment. Stacking the koji blocks is intended to minimize space usage and maximize space utilization in the fermentation room. However, because newly produced koji blocks are soft and easily damaged, the stacking depth cannot exceed three layers, limiting space utilization. Furthermore, this step requires a significant amount of manpower. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a koji rack with heat preservation and moisture retention functions to address the above-mentioned shortcomings, thereby solving the problems of large footprint, easy deformation, and inconvenient handling of koji blocks in the prior art.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following solution:

[0005] A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of overlapping support units. The upper and lower ends of the support units are respectively provided with guide pins and insertion holes for overlapping. The insertion holes of the upper-level support unit cooperate with the guide pins of the lower-level support unit to stack adjacent support units in the vertical direction. A heat preservation layer is provided in the circumferential position of the support unit.

[0006] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function, the bearing unit specifically includes a bearing frame, a bearing base plate and a heat preservation frame. The bearing base plate is set on the bearing frame, and the heat preservation frame is set on three adjacent side doors in the vertical direction of the bearing frame. The bearing frame is provided with hanging screws for hanging the heat preservation frame.

[0007] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function, the support frame includes a support column, a support beam, and a support bottom beam; the support frame includes a front side, a left side, a right side, and a rear side; the support beam is located at the upper end of the left side and the right side, and the support bottom beam is located at the bottom of the support column, and the support bottom beam is connected end to end to form a rectangular frame structure.

[0008] Based on the structure of the above-mentioned curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function, the hanging screws are respectively set on the support columns on the left side, right side and rear side.

[0009] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function, a guide pin is provided on the top surface of the supporting column; and a plug hole is provided on the ground of the supporting column.

[0010] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function, the supporting bottom beam is set at a predetermined distance from the bottom of the supporting column.

[0011] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function, the heat preservation layer includes a heat preservation frame and straw. The heat preservation frame is welded together by multiple horizontal and vertically intersecting round steel bars. The heat preservation frame is provided with mounting plates around its perimeter. The mounting plates are provided with connection holes of a size that match the hanging screws.

[0012] Based on the structure of the above-mentioned curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function, after the connecting hole is attached to the hanging screw, it is fixed by a nut.

[0013] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function, the frame structure formed by the supporting bottom beam is provided with mutually perpendicular reinforcing ribs.

[0014] Based on the above-described structure of a curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention functions, the supporting base plate is a perforated plate. In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. The single-layer placement of curved blocks in this solution minimizes damage to the curved blocks;

[0016] 2. The stacking of the curry racks in this scheme can greatly increase the number of curry blocks that can be stored in a single curry room;

[0017] 3. The insulation layer in this solution has the function of heat preservation and moisture retention, ensuring the temperature and humidity environment during the fermentation process;

[0018] 4. The curved frame in this solution is easy to transport; multiple layers of curved frames can be transported together by forklift, which greatly reduces labor intensity.

[0019] 5. In this solution, only the curved frame comes into contact with the materials. This reduces the amount of materials falling during the transfer process. Furthermore, the material contact surface is fixed and concentrated, which reduces the difficulty and workload of cleaning and facilitates automatic cleaning.

[0020] 7. This solution features a simple structure, reliable operation, and fewer daily maintenance points, reducing daily maintenance costs and risks. It is easy to operate and install, meeting safety production requirements. The curing racks can be stacked up to 6 layers high, allowing for 3-4 times the number of curing blocks that can be stacked in a single curing room compared to traditional methods. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the load-bearing units of this utility model are stacked;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the load-bearing unit in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view of the load-bearing unit in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the load-bearing unit in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the insulation frame in this utility model;

[0026] Figure descriptions: 1. Bearing unit; 2. Guide pin; 3. Insertion hole; 11. Bearing frame; 12. Bearing base plate; 13. Insulation frame; 14. Hanging bolt; 15. Insulation layer; 111. Support column; 112. Support beam; 113. Support bottom beam; 114. Reinforcing rib; 131. Mounting plate; 132. Connection hole. Detailed Implementation

[0027] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0028] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims and abstract) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution:

[0033] A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function includes, but is not limited to, multiple overlapping support units 1. The upper and lower ends of the support units 1 are respectively provided with guide pins 2 and insertion holes 3 for overlapping. The insertion holes 3 of the upper support unit 1 cooperate with the guide pins 2 of the lower support unit 1 to stack adjacent support units 1 in the vertical direction. A heat preservation layer 15 is provided in the circumferential position of the support unit 1.

[0034] Based on the above structure, the bearing unit 1 is stacked together by a rigid structure. On the one hand, each block can ferment in a relatively independent space. On the other hand, it can also avoid deformation and damage when multiple blocks are stacked. Since multiple layers can be stacked in the vertical direction through rigid insertion, the space required to prepare the blocks can be greatly reduced, and the space utilization rate can be improved.

[0035] As an example, the bearing unit 1 specifically includes a bearing frame 11, a bearing base plate 12 and an insulation frame 13. The bearing base plate 12 is set on the bearing frame 11, and the insulation frame 13 is set on three adjacent side doors in the vertical direction of the bearing frame 11. The bearing frame 11 is provided with a hanging screw 14 for hanging the insulation frame 13.

[0036] Based on the above structure, the heat preservation frame 13 is set on the three side doors of the support frame 11, making it a frame structure with openings at the top and sides. The fermented blocks are placed on the support base plate 12 from the side of the opening for fermentation. When multiple support units 1 are spliced ​​and stacked together, the support base plate 12 of the upper support unit 1 can serve as the top plate of the support unit 1 below it, so that the fermented blocks can ferment in the cavity with an opening at one end. The uppermost support unit 1 can be equipped with a baffle to cover its top.

[0037] As an example, the support frame 11 may include a support column 111, a support beam 112, and a support bottom beam 113; the support frame 11 may include a front side, a left side, a right side, and a rear side; the support beam 112 is provided at the upper end of the left side and the right side, and the support bottom beam 113 is provided at the bottom of the support column 111, and the support bottom beam 113 is connected end to end to form a rectangular frame structure;

[0038] Hanging screws 14 are respectively installed on the support columns 111 on the left side, right side and rear side; that is, insulation layers 15 are provided on the left side, right side and rear side, and curved blocks are placed from the front side.

[0039] Based on the above structure, the support frame 11 forms a frame structure by supporting columns 111, supporting beams 112 and supporting bottom beams 113. Supporting beams 112 are set on both sides of the frame structure to enhance the stability of the entire frame structure. If the supporting beams 112 are not set on the front and rear sides, the entire end face can be larger, increasing its opening size, which facilitates the insertion of curved blocks, while also saving some materials and reducing the processing difficulty.

[0040] As an example, a guide pin 2 is provided on the top surface of the support column 111; and a plug hole 3 is provided on the ground surface of the support column 111.

[0041] Based on the above structure, the weight of a single bearing unit 1 or multiple bearing units 1 stacked together can be achieved by supporting column 111, which can ensure its bearing capacity. The guide pin 2 only needs to ensure that there is no offset between adjacent bearing units 1. The overall weight is transferred through the contact end face of the supporting column 111 and finally fixed firmly on the ground.

[0042] As an example, the bottom support beam 113 is set at a predetermined distance from the bottom of the support column 111.

[0043] Based on the above structure, since the fermented blocks need to be transferred after fermentation, the existing technology requires manual handling during the transfer process, which is time-consuming and laborious. Setting the support beam 113 to a predetermined height can reserve space for the forklift to move, and the forklift can quickly and safely rotate multiple fermented blocks, which can greatly reduce labor intensity.

[0044] As an example, the insulation layer 15 can be straw, and the insulation frame 13 is welded together from multiple intersecting round steel bars. An installation plate 131 is provided around the insulation frame 13. The installation plate 131 is provided with a connection hole 132 that matches the size of the hanging screw 14. After the connection hole 132 is attached to the hanging screw 14, it is fixed by a nut.

[0045] Based on the above structure, by setting the insulation frame 13 as a horizontal and vertical round rod structure, the straw can be easily fixed on the insulation frame 13. At the same time, the mounting plate 131 is set on the insulation frame 13, which can quickly, efficiently and accurately assemble the entire insulation layer 15 onto the support column 111. It is also set as a detachable hanging structure, which is convenient for disassembly and cleaning later. The straw insulation layer 15 in this solution plays a very important role in the fermentation process: heat preservation and moisture retention (when the water evaporation is large, the straw absorbs water, and when the water content in the middle section of the chamber decreases, the straw releases water).

[0046] As an example, in the frame structure formed by the supporting bottom beam 113, mutually perpendicular reinforcing ribs 114 can be set, and the bearing capacity of the entire load-bearing unit 1 can be guaranteed by the reinforcing ribs 114.

[0047] As an example, the supporting base plate 12 can be a perforated plate.

[0048] Based on the above structure, by setting a porous plate to facilitate air and water permeability, it is possible to ensure that the fermentation of the koji blocks can be carried out under certain temperature and humidity conditions.

[0049] Advantages compared as follows

[0050]

[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention functions, characterized in that: It includes multiple overlapping support units, with guide pins and insertion holes at the upper and lower ends of each support unit for overlapping; the insertion hole of the upper support unit cooperates with the guide pin of the lower support unit to stack adjacent support units in the vertical direction; and a heat insulation layer is provided in the circumferential position of each support unit.

2. The curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bearing unit specifically includes a bearing frame, a bearing base plate, and an insulation frame. The bearing base plate is set on the bearing frame, and the insulation frame is set on three adjacent side doors in the vertical direction of the bearing frame. The bearing frame is provided with hanging screws for hanging the insulation frame.

3. A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The support frame includes a support column, a support beam, and a support bottom beam; the support frame includes a front side, a left side, a right side, and a rear side; the support beam is located at the upper end of the left side and the right side, and the support bottom beam is located at the bottom of the support column, with the support bottom beams connected end to end to form a rectangular frame structure.

4. A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting bolts are respectively installed on the support columns on the left side, right side and rear side.

5. A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The top surface of the support column is provided with a guide pin; the ground surface of the support column is provided with a plug hole.

6. A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom support beam is set at a predetermined distance from the bottom of the support column.

7. A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The insulation layer includes an insulation frame and straw. The insulation frame is welded together from multiple intersecting round steel bars. Mounting plates are provided around the insulation frame. The mounting plates are provided with connection holes of a size that match the hanging screws.

8. A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function as described in claim 7, characterized in that: After the connecting hole is attached to the mounting screw, it is fixed by a nut.

9. A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The frame structure formed by the supporting bottom beam is provided with mutually perpendicular reinforcing ribs.

10. A curved frame with heat preservation and moisture retention function as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The supporting base plate is a perforated plate.