Steaming device suitable for table vinegar production
By designing components such as pistons, cylinders, and support rods, the uniform dispersion of water droplets on the surface of raw materials and the uniform flattening of the raw materials are achieved, solving the problem of water droplet dispersion control during the wetting process and improving the production quality and stability of vinegar.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422553870.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing steaming equipment used in vinegar production has difficulty controlling the dispersion of water droplets during the wetting process, resulting in uneven absorption of water by the raw materials and reducing the quality of vinegar production.
The system employs components such as pistons, cylinders, support rods, and limit rods. A motor drives a rotating shaft to rotate the cylinders, while the support rods move up and down on the limit rods. The pistons change the outlet area and height, achieving uniform dispersion and dripping of water droplets. This, combined with a rotating plate to flatten the raw materials, improves starch utilization and the uniformity of microbial distribution.
This process ensures uniform wetting of raw materials, improves the quality of vinegar production and the stability of the equipment, and guarantees the full gelatinization and saccharification of starch.
Smart Images
Figure CN223936461U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vinegar production, and in particular to a steaming device suitable for vinegar production. Background Technology
[0002] Vinegar is an acidic condiment produced through various fermentation processes; it is a weak electrolyte. Vinegar brewing primarily uses rice or sorghum as raw materials. Proper fermentation converts liquids containing carbohydrates (sugar, starch) into alcohol and carbon dioxide. The alcohol then combines with oxygen in the air under the action of certain bacteria to produce acetic acid and water. Therefore, the vinegar brewing process is essentially the further oxidation of alcohol into acetic acid. Vinegar has a sour and mellow taste, and a fragrant and smooth aroma. It is an indispensable condiment in cooking, and its main components are acetic acid and higher alcohols.
[0003] Commonly available steaming devices for vinegar production require the raw materials to be moistened during steaming to ensure better gelatinization, thereby improving starch utilization and saccharification, and helping microorganisms in the raw materials to be distributed more evenly. However, the dispersion of water droplets is difficult to control during the moistening process, making it difficult to ensure that the raw materials absorb water evenly, thus reducing the production quality of vinegar. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a steaming device suitable for vinegar production.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a steaming device suitable for vinegar production, comprising a steaming mechanism, the steaming mechanism comprising a shell, a shell cover mounted on the upper surface of the shell, a rotating mechanism mounted on the surface of the shell cover, the rotating mechanism comprising a rotating shaft mounted on the surface of the shell cover, a first connecting block fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft, a cylinder fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first connecting block, a support mechanism mounted on the surface of the cylinder, the support mechanism comprising a support rod, the surface of the support rod being movably connected to the surface of the cylinder, a lifting rod fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support rod, a piston fixedly connected to the end of the lifting rod, a water spraying mechanism mounted on the inner wall of the shell, the water spraying mechanism comprising a second connecting block, the surface of the second connecting block being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell, and a first connecting pipe fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second connecting block.
[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0007] A motor is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the shell cover. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft. A rotating plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder. The rotating plate is located inside the shell.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0009] A limiting rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell cover. The limiting rod extends through the support rod to the bottom of the limiting rod. A groove is provided on the inner wall of the first connecting tube, and the piston is located inside the groove.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0011] The surface of the second connecting block is provided with a second through hole, and the upper surface of the first connecting tube is fixedly connected to the second connecting tube. One end of the second connecting tube passes through the cover and extends to the outside of the outer shell.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0013] A water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the left side surface of the outer casing, a water outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the right side surface of the outer casing, and a heating block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer casing.
[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0015] The inner wall of the outer shell is equipped with a support mechanism, which includes a connecting plate. The surface of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell. A first through hole is opened on the surface of the connecting plate. A support block is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the connecting plate. A support plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support block. The support plate is located below the rotating plate.
[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] 1. Compared with existing technologies, this steaming device for vinegar production, through a piston, cylinder, and second connecting block, operates as follows: When the motor is started, it drives a rotating shaft. The first connecting block fixed to the end of the shaft drives the cylinder to rotate. A rotating plate fixed to the cylinder surface flattens the raw material. During the pressing process, the cylinder gradually extends, allowing the raw material to be gradually flattened. Meanwhile, the support rod mounted on the cylinder surface gradually moves downwards during cylinder extension, causing the piston at the end of the lifting rod fixed to the lower surface of the support rod to move downwards. This reduces the outlet area of the second connecting pipe. As the piston moves inside the first connecting pipe, it changes the height of the outlet, altering the flow rate of water through the first connecting pipe. At this point, water is introduced into the second connecting pipe, thus... This device allows the water flowing from the second through-hole on the surface of the second connecting block to gradually expand its radius, i.e., its dispersion degree. Simultaneously, the raw material also expands its radius within the pressing plate of the rotating mechanism. This allows the water droplets to disperse and fall onto the surface of the raw material. Compared to conventional devices, which require wetting the raw material during steaming to ensure better gelatinization, improve starch utilization and saccharification, and help microorganisms in the raw material distribute more evenly, but where the dispersion degree of water droplets is difficult to control, making it difficult to ensure uniform water absorption and reducing the production quality of vinegar, this device can adjust the dispersion degree of water droplets according to the dispersion degree of the raw material, ensuring sufficient wetting and improving the production quality of vinegar.
[0018] 2. Compared with the prior art, this steaming device for vinegar production uses a support rod, a limiting rod, and a cylinder. During use, the inner wall of the support rod is movably connected to the surface of the cylinder. The limiting rod passes through the support rod and limits its movement, allowing the support rod to move up and down only on the limiting rod. One end of the limiting rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell cover. The support rod and the limiting rod provide support for the cylinder, preventing it from shaking during rotation due to its long length, thus improving stability. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a first-view overall structural diagram of a steaming device for vinegar production proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a steaming device for vinegar production proposed in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a steaming device suitable for vinegar production. Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A;
[0022] Figure 4This is a second-view overall structural diagram of a steaming device for vinegar production proposed in this utility model.
[0023] Legend:
[0024] 1. Steaming mechanism; 101. Outer shell; 102. Water inlet pipe; 103. Water outlet pipe; 104. Shell cover; 105. Heating block; 2. Supporting mechanism; 201. Connecting plate; 202. First through hole; 203. Support block; 204. Support plate; 3. Rotating mechanism; 301. Motor; 302. Rotating shaft; 303. First connecting block; 304. Cylinder; 305. Rotating plate; 4. Supporting mechanism; 401. Support rod; 402. Limiting rod; 403. Lifting rod; 404. Piston; 5. Sprinkling mechanism; 501. Second connecting block; 502. Second through hole; 503. First connecting pipe; 504. Groove; 505. Second connecting pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0025] Reference Figure 1-4This utility model provides a steaming device suitable for vinegar production: it includes a steaming mechanism 1, which includes a housing 101. A housing cover 104 is mounted on the upper surface of the housing 101. A rotating mechanism 3 is mounted on the surface of the housing cover 104. The rotating mechanism 3 includes a rotating shaft 302, which is mounted on the surface of the housing cover 104. A first connecting block 303 is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft 302. A cylinder 304 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first connecting block 303. A support mechanism 4 is mounted on the surface of the cylinder 304. The support mechanism 4 includes a support rod 401, the surface of which is movably connected to the surface of the cylinder 304. A lifting rod 403 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support rod 401, and a piston 404 is fixedly connected to the end of the lifting rod 403. A water spraying mechanism 5 is installed on the inner wall of the outer casing 101. The water spraying mechanism 5 includes a second connecting block 501, the surface of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer casing 101, and a first connecting pipe 503 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second connecting block 501. A starter motor 301 is also included. The motor 301 drives the rotating shaft 302 to rotate. The first connecting block 303 fixed at the end of the rotating shaft 302 drives the cylinder 304 to rotate. When the motor 301 rotates, it first rotates clockwise once and then counterclockwise once, and so on. The rotating plate 305 fixed on the surface of the cylinder 304 flattens the raw material. During the tableting process, the cylinder 304 gradually extends, so that the raw material can be gradually flattened. The support rod 401 mounted on the surface of the cylinder 304 gradually moves downward during the extension of the cylinder 304, which drives the lifting mechanism fixed on the lower surface of the support rod 401 to move downward. The piston 404 at the end of rod 403 moves downward, reducing the outlet area of the second connecting pipe 505. When the piston 404 moves inside the first connecting pipe 503, it can also change the height of the outlet. When water is passed into the second connecting pipe 505, the water flowing out from the second through hole 502 on the surface of the second connecting block 501 gradually expands its radius, i.e., its dispersion. The raw material also expands its radius in the pressure plate of the rotating plate 305 of the rotating mechanism, and the water droplets can be dispersed and drip onto the surface of the raw material.
[0026] A motor 301 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cover 104. The output end of the motor 301 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 302. A rotating plate 305 is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 304. The rotating plate 305 is located inside the cover 104. A limiting rod 402 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cover 104. The limiting rod 402 extends through the support rod 401 to the bottom of the limiting rod 402. A groove 504 is formed on the inner wall of the first connecting pipe 503. The piston 404 is located inside the groove 504. The inner wall of the support rod 401 is movably connected to the surface of the cylinder 304. The limiting rod 402 passes through the support rod 401 and limits the support rod 401, so that the support rod 401 can only move up and down on the limiting rod 402. One end of the limiting rod 402 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cover 104. The support rod 401 and the limiting rod 402 can support the cylinder 304 and prevent it from moving too far due to the length of the cylinder 304. The length of the cylinder 304 causes it to shake during rotation. To improve stability, a second through hole 502 is provided on the surface of the second connecting block 501. A second connecting pipe 505 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the first connecting pipe 503. One end of the second connecting pipe 505 passes through the cover 104 and extends to the outside of the outer shell 101. A water inlet pipe 102 is fixedly connected to the left side surface of the outer shell 101, and a water outlet pipe 103 is fixedly connected to the right side surface of the outer shell 101. A heating block 105 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell 101. A support mechanism 2 is installed on the inner wall of the outer shell 101. The support mechanism 2 includes a connecting plate 201. The surface of the connecting plate 201 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell 101. A first through hole 202 is provided on the surface of the connecting plate 201. A support block 203 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the connecting plate 201. A support plate 204 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support block 203. The support plate 204 is located below the rotating plate 305.
[0027] Working principle: The motor 301 is started, driving the rotating shaft 302 to rotate. The first connecting block 303 fixed at the end of the rotating shaft 302 drives the cylinder 304 to rotate. The rotating plate 305 fixed on the surface of the cylinder 304 flattens the raw material. During the tableting process, the cylinder 304 gradually extends, allowing the raw material to be gradually flattened. Meanwhile, the support rod 401 mounted on the surface of the cylinder 304 gradually moves downwards as the cylinder 304 extends, causing the piston 404 at the end of the lifting rod 403 fixed on the lower surface of the support rod 401 to move downwards. The piston 404 reduces the outlet area of the second connecting pipe 505. As the piston 404 moves inside the first connecting pipe 503, it also changes the height of the outlet, allowing water to flow into the second connecting pipe 505. This allows the water flowing out from the second through hole 502 on the surface of the second connecting block 501 to gradually expand its radius, i.e., its dispersion. The raw material also expands its radius in the pressure plate of the rotating plate 305 of the rotating mechanism, so that the water droplets can be dispersed and drip onto the surface of the raw material. The inner wall of the support rod 401 is movably connected to the surface of the cylinder 304. The limiting rod 402 passes through the support rod 401 and limits the support rod 401, so that the support rod 401 can only move up and down on the limiting rod 402. One end of the limiting rod 402 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell cover 104. The support rod 401 and the limiting rod 402 can support the cylinder 304, preventing the cylinder 304 from shaking during rotation due to its long length, thus improving stability.
[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., 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 steaming device for vinegar production, comprising a steaming mechanism (1), characterized in that: The steaming mechanism (1) includes a shell (101), a shell cover (104) is mounted on the upper surface of the shell (101), a rotating mechanism (3) is mounted on the surface of the shell cover (104), the rotating mechanism (3) includes a rotating shaft (302), the rotating shaft (302) is mounted on the surface of the shell cover (104), a first connecting block (303) is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft (302), a cylinder (304) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first connecting block (303), a support mechanism (4) is mounted on the surface of the cylinder (304), the support mechanism (4) includes A support rod (401) is movably connected to the surface of a cylinder (304). A lifting rod (403) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support rod (401). A piston (404) is fixedly connected to the end of the lifting rod (403). A water spraying mechanism (5) is installed on the inner wall of the outer shell (101). The water spraying mechanism (5) includes a second connecting block (501). The surface of the second connecting block (501) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell (101). A first connecting pipe (503) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second connecting block (501).
2. The steaming device for vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor (301) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cover (104). The output end of the motor (301) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft (302). A rotating plate (305) is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder (304). The rotating plate (305) is located inside the cover (104).
3. A steaming device for vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the shell cover (104) is fixedly connected to a limiting rod (402), which extends through the support rod (401) to the bottom of the limiting rod (402). The inner wall of the first connecting tube (503) is provided with a groove (504), and the piston (404) is located inside the groove (504).
4. A steaming device for vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the second connecting block (501) is provided with a second through hole (502), and the upper surface of the first connecting pipe (503) is fixedly connected with a second connecting pipe (505). One end of the second connecting pipe (505) passes through the cover (104) and extends to the outside of the outer shell (101).
5. A steaming device for vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water inlet pipe (102) is fixedly connected to the left side surface of the outer shell (101), a water outlet pipe (103) is fixedly connected to the right side surface of the outer shell (101), and a heating block (105) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell (101).
6. A steaming device for vinegar production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the outer shell (101) is equipped with a support mechanism (2). The support mechanism (2) includes a connecting plate (201). The surface of the connecting plate (201) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell (101). A first through hole (202) is opened on the surface of the connecting plate (201). A support block (203) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the connecting plate (201). A tray (204) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support block (203). The tray (204) is located below the rotating plate (305).