Quantitative adding device for beverage syrup

Abstract

The utility model discloses a beverage syrup quantitative adding device, which relates to the technical field of syrup adding and comprises a supply barrel, a first carrier plate is fixed outside the supply barrel, a hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the first carrier plate, a first push plug is fixedly mounted at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder, and the first push plug is in sliding fit with the inner wall of the supply barrel. The bottom of the supply barrel fixedly communicates with a feeding pipe, an observation pipe is fixedly inserted into the first push plug, the observation pipe is fixedly sleeved with a second carrier plate, a first electric push rod is installed on the second carrier plate, a second push plug is fixedly installed at the output end of the first electric push rod, and the second push plug is in sliding fit with the inner wall of the observation pipe. A vacuum pump is mounted on the upper surface of the first push plug. After the hydraulic cylinder is utilized to push the first push plug into the supply barrel, the vacuum pump can be started to vacuumize the supply barrel filled with syrup, bubbles in the syrup are discharged, the content of the bubbles in the syrup is reduced, and the accuracy of follow-up quantitative exporting of the syrup is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of syrup addition technology, and in particular to a device for quantitatively adding beverage syrup. Background Technology

[0002] Beverages are products made from one or more edible raw materials with an ethanol content not exceeding 0.5% by mass. Adding an appropriate amount of syrup to beverages can significantly enhance their flavor. Syrup is a viscous solution with a high concentration of sugar, produced through boiling or other techniques. Raw materials for making syrup can include sugar water, sugarcane juice, fruit juice, or other plant juices. Due to its very high sugar content, syrup can be stored for a relatively long time without refrigeration when sealed.

[0003] When using existing beverage syrup metering devices, air may be present in the syrup supply tank. This can lead to insufficient syrup supply and air mixing in at the end of the syrup supply process, resulting in errors in syrup supply based on volume measurement. This affects the accuracy of beverage proportions and consequently the taste and flavor of the beverage. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a beverage syrup metering device to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that when the existing beverage syrup metering device is used, air is present in the syrup supply tank, which makes it easy for air to be mixed in due to insufficient syrup supply at the end of the syrup supply stage. This results in errors in syrup supply by relying on volume metering, affecting the accuracy of beverage proportioning, and thus affecting the taste and flavor of the beverage.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a beverage syrup quantitative addition device, comprising a supply tank, a first carrier plate fixed to the outside of the supply tank, a hydraulic cylinder mounted on the first carrier plate, a first push plug fixedly mounted at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder, the first push plug slidingly engaging with the inner wall of the supply tank, a feeding pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the supply tank, an observation tube fixedly inserted into the first push plug, a second carrier plate fixedly sleeved on the outside of the observation tube, a first electric push rod mounted on the second carrier plate, a second push plug fixedly mounted at the output end of the first electric push rod, the second push plug slidingly engaging with the inner wall of the observation tube, a vacuum pump mounted on the upper surface of the first push plug, an air extraction pipe fixedly connected between the air inlet of the vacuum pump and the observation tube, a quantitative extraction component mounted on the supply tank, the feeding pipe connected to the quantitative extraction component, and the quantitative extraction component being used for quantitatively extracting syrup from the supply tank.

[0006] Furthermore, a replenishment pipe is fixedly connected to the extraction pipe, and an intake valve is installed on the replenishment pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, two pads are fixed to the bottom of the supply tank.

[0008] Furthermore, the quantitative extraction component includes a fixing plate, which is fixedly installed on the supply tank, and an extraction cylinder is fixedly installed on the fixing plate. The feeding pipe is connected to the extraction cylinder, and an outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the extraction cylinder. A third carrier plate is fixedly installed on the outside of the extraction cylinder, and a second electric push rod is installed on the third carrier plate. A third push plug is fixedly installed at the output end of the second electric push rod, and the third push plug slides in conjunction with the inner wall of the extraction cylinder.

[0009] Furthermore, both the feed pipe and the discharge pipe are equipped with one-way valves.

[0010] Furthermore, an adjustment assembly is installed on the extraction cylinder, and a pressure sensor is installed on the adjustment assembly. A controller is installed on the first carrier plate, and the controller is electrically connected to the pressure sensor.

[0011] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes a fixing block, which is fixedly installed on the top of the extraction cylinder. A bolt is inserted into the fixing block, and the fixing block is threadedly connected to the bolt. The bottom end of the bolt is rotatably connected to a carrier block via a bearing, and the pressure sensor is installed at the bottom of the carrier block.

[0012] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, after the hydraulic cylinder pushes the first pusher into the interior of the supply tank, a vacuum pump can be activated to vacuum the supply tank containing syrup, helping to expel air bubbles from the syrup and reducing the air bubble content in the syrup. This improves the accuracy of subsequent quantitative syrup extraction. The hydraulic cylinder continues to push the first pusher downward until the syrup is observed to enter the observation tube, at which point the downward movement of the first pusher is paused. At this point, the first pusher can be in close contact with the syrup in the supply tank, and there is no longer any air between them. In this way, during the process of the first pusher squeezing the syrup out of the supply tank, air can be avoided when the syrup is extracted at the end stage, improving the accuracy of quantitative extraction of syrup by the quantitative extraction component, which is beneficial to the precise proportioning and production of beverages.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, during the process of the hydraulic cylinder pushing the first pusher downward, the second electric push rod can pull the third pusher upward. The two work together to help the extraction cylinder extract a quantitative amount of syrup from the supply tank. By using a wrench to turn the bolt, the position of the pressure sensor in the extraction cylinder can be adjusted. With the help of the pressure sensor and the controller, the amount of syrup extracted by the quantitative extraction component in a single operation can be controlled, which can conveniently meet the addition requirements of different beverage syrups. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a beverage syrup metering device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the supply bucket, the first carrier plate, the hydraulic cylinder, and the first pusher in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the first pusher, observation tube, vacuum pump, and extraction tube in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the observation tube, the second carrier plate, the first electric actuator, and the second push plug in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the quantitative extraction component in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Supply tank; 2. First carrier plate; 3. Hydraulic cylinder; 4. First pusher; 5. Feeding pipe; 6. Observation tube; 7. Second carrier plate; 8. First electric actuator; 9. Second pusher; 10. Vacuum pump; 11. Evacuation pipe; 12. Air supply pipe; 13. Pad; 14. Fixing plate; 15. Extraction cylinder; 16. Outlet pipe; 17. Third carrier plate; 18. Second electric actuator; 19. Third pusher; 20. Pressure sensor; 21. Fixing block; 22. Bolt; 23. Carrier block; 24. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Example: Reference Figure 1-5The illustrated beverage syrup metering device includes a supply tank 1, a first carrier plate 2 fixed to the outside of the supply tank 1, a hydraulic cylinder 3 mounted on the first carrier plate 2, a first pusher 4 fixedly mounted at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 3, the first pusher 4 slidingly engaging with the inner wall of the supply tank 1, a feeding pipe 5 fixedly connected to the bottom of the supply tank 1, and two pads 13 fixedly mounted at the bottom of the supply tank 1. The use of the two pads 13 can lift the supply tank 1 off the ground, allowing for better use of the feeding pipe 5. An observation tube 6 is fixedly inserted into the first pusher 4, a second carrier plate 7 fixedly sleeved on the outside of the observation tube 6, a first electric push rod 8 mounted on the second carrier plate 7, a second pusher 9 fixedly mounted at the output end of the first electric push rod 8, the second pusher 9 slidingly engaging with the inner wall of the observation tube 6, and a fine metal rod mounted on the upper surface of the first pusher 4. The air pump 10 and the vacuum pump 10 are connected by a suction pipe 11. The first electric push rod 8 pushes the second push plug 9 to slide in the observation tube 6, so that the second push plug 9 prevents the syrup from entering the suction pipe 11 and can push the syrup that has entered the observation tube 6 away from the observation tube 6 in subsequent operations, so as to ensure that the syrup is utilized more fully. The suction pipe 11 is connected to a replenishing pipe 12, and a replenishing pipe 12 is equipped with a replenishing valve. When the hydraulic cylinder 3 lifts the first push plug 4 upward, the replenishing valve on the replenishing pipe 12 can be opened to balance the internal and external air pressure of the supply tank 1, making it easier for the hydraulic cylinder 3 to pull the first push plug 4 upward. A quantitative extraction component is installed on the supply tank 1, and the feeding pipe 5 is connected to the quantitative extraction component. The quantitative extraction component is used to quantitatively extract the syrup in the supply tank 1.

[0024] After the hydraulic cylinder 3 pushes the first pusher 4 into the supply tank 1, the vacuum pump 10 can be activated to vacuum the supply tank 1 containing syrup, helping to expel air bubbles from the syrup and reduce the air bubble content in the syrup, thereby improving the accuracy of subsequent quantitative syrup discharge. The hydraulic cylinder 3 continues to push the first pusher 4 downward until the syrup is observed to enter the observation tube 6, at which point the downward movement of the first pusher 4 is stopped. At this point, the first pusher 4 can be in close contact with the syrup in the supply tank 1, and there is no longer any air between them. In this way, during the process of the first pusher 4 squeezing the syrup out of the supply tank 1, air can be avoided when the syrup is discharged in the final stage.

[0025] The quantitative extraction component includes a fixing plate 14, which is fixedly mounted on the supply tank 1. An extraction cylinder 15 is fixedly mounted on the fixing plate 14. A feeding pipe 5 is connected to the extraction cylinder 15. An outlet pipe 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the extraction cylinder 15. A third carrier plate 17 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the extraction cylinder 15. A second electric actuator 18 is mounted on the third carrier plate 17. Both the hydraulic cylinder and the electric actuator are equipped with a power source. The power source configuration is a standard configuration in the relevant field, and technicians can complete the process based on existing technology. The output end of the second electric actuator 18 is fixed... A third pusher 19 is fixedly installed, which slides in fit with the inner wall of the extraction cylinder 15. One-way valves are installed on both the feeding pipe 5 and the outlet pipe 16. The use of the one-way valves keeps the feeding pipe 5 and the outlet pipe 16 open in one direction, preventing the syrup in the extraction cylinder 15 from flowing back to the supply tank 1 and preventing outside air from entering the extraction cylinder 15 along the outlet pipe 16. An adjustment component is installed on the extraction cylinder 15, and a pressure sensor 20 is installed on the adjustment component. A controller 24 is installed on the first carrier plate 2, and the controller 24 is electrically connected to the pressure sensor 20.

[0026] The adjustment assembly includes a fixing block 21, which is fixedly installed on the top of the extraction cylinder 15. A bolt 22 is inserted into the fixing block 21 and the fixing block 21 is threadedly connected to the bolt 22. The bottom end of the bolt 22 is rotatably connected to a carrier block 23 through a bearing. A pressure sensor 20 is installed at the bottom of the carrier block 23.

[0027] During the process of the hydraulic cylinder 3 pushing the first pusher 4 downward, the second electric pusher 18 can pull the third pusher 19 upward. The two work together to help the extraction cylinder 15 extract a quantitative amount of syrup from the supply tank 1. By using a wrench to turn the bolt 22, the position of the pressure sensor 20 in the extraction cylinder 15 can be adjusted. With the cooperation of the pressure sensor 20 and the controller 24, the amount of syrup extracted by the quantitative extraction component in a single operation can be controlled, which can conveniently meet the addition requirements of different beverage syrups.

[0028] Working principle of this utility model:

[0029] In use, syrup is first injected into supply tank 1 to temporarily store a large amount of syrup. Air bubbles may be present during the injection process. After a certain amount of syrup is injected into supply tank 1, hydraulic cylinder 3 can be activated to push the first pusher 4 downwards, allowing it to enter supply tank 1 and seal the top of supply tank 1. Then, vacuum pump 10 is activated, drawing air from inside supply tank 1 along the suction pipe 11 and observation pipe 6, creating a vacuum inside supply tank 1. In this way, air bubbles in the syrup inside supply tank 1 will be drawn out under negative pressure. The overflow of syrup significantly reduces the amount of air bubbles inside the syrup. After the supply tank 1 is evacuated for a certain period of time, the hydraulic cylinder 3 is operated to push the first pusher 4 down again until the first pusher 4 squeezes the syrup in the supply tank 1, so that the syrup enters the observation tube 6. When the staff sees that the syrup has entered the observation tube 6, it means that the first pusher 4 is in contact with the syrup in the supply tank 1 and there is basically no air between them. Stop the first pusher 4 from moving down and operate the first electric push rod 8 to push the second pusher 9 down, so that the second pusher 9 prevents the syrup in the observation tube 6 from spreading to the vacuum tube 11.

[0030] After preparation, according to the required syrup ratio for the beverage, use a wrench to tighten bolt 22, causing bolt 22 to move pressure sensor 20 longitudinally, adjusting the height of pressure sensor 20 in extraction cylinder 15 to limit the upward movement of the third pusher 19. Simultaneously, controller 24 controls hydraulic cylinder 3 to push the first pusher 4 downward, while controller 24 controls second electric push rod 18 to pull the third pusher 19 upward, causing the syrup in supply tank 1 to transfer along feeding pipe 5 to extraction cylinder 15 until the third pusher 19 touches pressure sensor 20. Pressure sensor 20 then transmits a signal to controller 20. The controller 24 stops the operation of the hydraulic cylinder 3 and the second electric push rod 18. At this time, the extraction cylinder 15 completes the quantitative extraction of syrup. Then, the controller 24 independently controls the second electric push rod 18 to push the third pusher 19 down, so that the third pusher 19 squeezes the syrup in the extraction cylinder 15 and discharges it along the outlet pipe 16 for use in beverage production. When the second electric push rod 18 is extended to its longest state and the third pusher 19 has squeezed out all the syrup in the extraction cylinder 15, the controller 24 will control the hydraulic cylinder 3 and the second electric push rod 18 to run synchronously again to continue the next round of syrup extraction.

[0031] 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 beverage syrup metering device, comprising a supply tank (1), characterized in that: A first carrier plate (2) is fixed to the outside of the supply tank (1). A hydraulic cylinder (3) is installed on the first carrier plate (2). A first push plug (4) is fixedly installed at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (3). The first push plug (4) slides in cooperation with the inner wall of the supply tank (1). A feeding pipe (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the supply tank (1). An observation tube (6) is fixedly inserted into the first push plug (4). A second carrier plate (7) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the observation tube (6). A first electric pusher is installed on the second carrier plate (7). The first electric push rod (8) has a second push plug (9) fixedly installed at its output end. The second push plug (9) slides in cooperation with the inner wall of the observation tube (6). A vacuum pump (10) is installed on the upper surface of the first push plug (4). A suction pipe (11) is fixedly connected between the air inlet of the vacuum pump (10) and the observation tube (6). A quantitative extraction component is installed on the supply tank (1). The feeding pipe (5) is connected to the quantitative extraction component. The quantitative extraction component is used to quantitatively extract syrup from the supply tank (1).

2. The beverage syrup metering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air supply pipe (12) is fixedly connected to the air extraction pipe (11), and an air inlet valve is installed on the air supply pipe (12).

3. The beverage syrup metering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two pads (13) are fixed to the bottom of the supply bucket (1).

4. The beverage syrup metering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quantitative extraction assembly includes a fixed plate (14), which is fixedly installed on the supply tank (1) and an extraction cylinder (15) is fixed on the fixed plate (14). The feeding pipe (5) is connected to the extraction cylinder (15). The bottom of the extraction cylinder (15) is fixedly connected to the outlet pipe (16). A third carrier plate (17) is fixedly installed on the outside of the extraction cylinder (15). A second electric push rod (18) is installed on the third carrier plate (17). A third push plug (19) is fixedly installed at the output end of the second electric push rod (18). The third push plug (19) slides with the inner wall of the extraction cylinder (15).

5. The beverage syrup metering device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both the feed pipe (5) and the outlet pipe (16) are equipped with one-way valves.

6. The beverage syrup metering device according to claim 4, characterized in that: An adjustment assembly is installed on the extraction tube (15), and a pressure sensor (20) is installed on the adjustment assembly. A controller (24) is installed on the first carrier plate (2), and the controller (24) is electrically connected to the pressure sensor (20).

7. The beverage syrup metering device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes a fixing block (21), which is fixedly installed on the top of the extraction cylinder (15). A bolt (22) is inserted into the fixing block (21), and the fixing block (21) and the bolt (22) are threadedly connected. The bottom end of the bolt (22) is rotatably connected to a carrier block (23) through a bearing. The pressure sensor (20) is installed at the bottom of the carrier block (23).

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