Wine making device and wine collecting equipment thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a wine making device and wine collecting equipment thereof. The wine receiving equipment comprises at least one first wine storage tank, at least one second wine storage tank, an alcohol detection piece and a switching piece. The alcohol detection part is used for detecting an alcohol concentration signal of wine at a wine outlet of the wine distiller. The switching piece is respectively communicated with a wine outlet of the wine distiller, the first wine storage tank and the second wine storage tank. Wherein the switching part can be selectively communicated with the first wine storage tank or the second wine storage tank according to the alcohol concentration, so that in the whole distillation wine making process, the alcohol detection part is matched with the switching part, so that wine with an alcohol concentration signal in a preset concentration range can directly flow into the first wine storage tank; and the wine with the alcohol concentration signal outside the preset concentration range directly flows into the second wine storage tank, so that gradient sectional collection of the wine is realized, the operation is convenient and simple, the collection efficiency is greatly improved, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of winemaking equipment technology, and in particular to a winemaking device and its wine collection device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, distillation is an essential step in brewing and alcohol production, separating alcohol from the mash and collecting it for later use. During distillation, a segmented collection method is typically used. In practice, workers judge the alcohol content based on the size and disappearance rate of the bubbles, thus determining the timing of distillation. However, this method relies entirely on the experience of the workers. This over-reliance on manual labor, lack of quantitative indicators, and unscientific distillation process not only makes it difficult to guarantee the quality of the alcohol but also increases the demand for a large number of distillers and the skill requirements of those distillers, resulting in high labor intensity and low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a winemaking device and its wine collection equipment that can collect wine in segments according to alcohol concentration.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] According to one aspect of this application, a wine collection device is provided for collecting the wine produced by a distillation unit, the wine collection device comprising:

[0006] At least one primary storage tank;

[0007] At least one secondary storage tank;

[0008] An alcohol detection device is used to detect the alcohol concentration signal of the liquid at the outlet of the distillation unit.

[0009] A switching component is connected to the outlet of the distillation apparatus, the first storage tank, and the second storage tank, respectively, and selectively connects the distillation apparatus to the first storage tank or the second storage tank, so that the first storage tank receives liquor with the alcohol concentration signal within a preset concentration range, and the second storage tank receives liquor with the alcohol concentration signal outside the preset concentration range.

[0010] In some embodiments, the preset concentration range is 60 degrees to 70 degrees.

[0011] In some embodiments, the switching element includes a switching valve and two collecting cups. The switching valve is connected to a liquor delivery pipeline for communicating with the liquor outlet of the distillation apparatus. The switching valve is rotatably connected to the liquor delivery pipeline. The switching valve has an outlet, and the outlet is spaced at the outer periphery of the liquor delivery pipeline.

[0012] The two collection cups are spaced apart below the switching valve. Each collection cup has a collection groove with an opening at the top. One collection cup is connected to the first wine storage tank, and the other collection cup is connected to the second wine storage tank.

[0013] The switching valve is rotatable relative to the wine delivery pipeline so that the outlet is connected to one of the collection cups.

[0014] In some embodiments, the alcohol delivery pipeline is provided with a first valve for controlling its on / off state, the first valve being located upstream of the alcohol detection element;

[0015] The alcohol delivery pipeline is also equipped with a second valve for controlling its on / off state. The second valve is located downstream of the alcohol detection element and upstream of the switching element.

[0016] The two collection cups are a first collection cup and a second collection cup. The first collection cup is connected to the first wine storage tank through a first connecting pipe. A third valve for controlling its opening and closing is provided on the first connecting pipe.

[0017] The second collecting cup is connected to the second wine storage tank through a second connecting pipe, and a fourth valve is provided on the second connecting pipe to control its on / off state.

[0018] In some embodiments, a first connecting pipe is connected between the first wine storage tank and the switching component, and a second connecting pipe is connected between the second wine storage tank and the switching component;

[0019] The alcohol collection equipment also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the switching component and the alcohol detection component.

[0020] In some embodiments, the alcohol detection device includes a sampling cup and a detection device. The sampling cup is connected to the outlet of the distillation apparatus and to the second storage tank. The detection device is disposed inside the sampling cup and is used to detect the alcohol concentration signal of the liquid flowing into the sampling cup.

[0021] The alcohol detection device also includes a control valve, which is used to control the connection and disconnection between the sampling cup and the sampling pipeline.

[0022] In some embodiments, a connecting pipe is connected to the inlet of the second storage tank, the connecting pipe being used to connect to the outlet of the distillation apparatus; the connecting pipe is provided with a fifth valve that controls its own on / off state;

[0023] The outlet of the second storage tank is connected to a return pipe, which is used to connect to the distillation apparatus; the return pipe is equipped with a sixth valve to control its own on / off state.

[0024] The wine collection equipment also includes a concentration detection device, which is used to detect the alcohol concentration of the wine at the outlet of the crude distiller.

[0025] In some embodiments, the connecting pipe is further provided with a buffer element, the buffer element having an upward-opening buffer groove;

[0026] The connecting pipeline is equipped with a seventh valve that controls its opening and closing. The seventh valve is located upstream of the buffer and downstream of the fifth valve.

[0027] The connecting pipeline is equipped with an eighth valve that controls its opening and closing. The eighth valve is located downstream of the buffer and between the second wine storage tank.

[0028] In some embodiments, the wine collecting device further includes a protective box, the interior of which is hollow; at least one side of the protective box is made of a transparent or translucent material;

[0029] The alcohol detection device and the switching device are located inside the protective box;

[0030] The switching component includes an operating lever that extends from the inside of the protective housing.

[0031] According to another aspect of this application, this application also provides a winemaking apparatus, including a distillation apparatus and a wine collecting device as described in any of the above;

[0032] The distillation apparatus consists of two units: a crude distillation apparatus and a rectification distillation apparatus. The crude distillation apparatus is connected to the second storage tank of the wine collection equipment, and the rectification distillation apparatus is connected to the switching device of the wine collection equipment, and is also connected to either the first storage tank or the second storage tank of the wine collection equipment. The second storage tank is also connected to the rectification distillation apparatus via a reflux pipeline.

[0033] The first wine storage tank is located below the distillation unit; the second wine storage tank is located below the crude distillation unit and the distillation unit.

[0034] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this utility model has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0035] This application comprises a liquor collection device consisting of at least one first storage tank, at least one second storage tank, an alcohol detection device, and a switching device. The alcohol detection device measures the alcohol concentration of the liquor flowing from the distillation unit's outlet. The switching device selectively connects to either the first or second storage tank based on the alcohol concentration. This allows the alcohol detection device and the switching device to work together throughout the distillation process, ensuring that liquor with an alcohol concentration within a preset range flows directly into the first storage tank, while liquor with an alcohol concentration outside the preset range flows directly into the second storage tank. This achieves gradient, segmented collection of the liquor, is convenient and simple to operate, greatly improves collection efficiency, and reduces manual labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the wine collection equipment in this embodiment.

[0037] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0038] 110. Crude distiller; 120. Rectifying distiller; 1. First storage tank; 2. Second storage tank; 3. Alcohol detection device; 31. Sampling cup; 32. Control valve; 4. Switching device; 41. Switching valve; 42. First collection cup; 43. Second collection cup; 51. First valve; 52. Second valve; 53. Third valve; 54. Fourth valve; 55. Fifth valve; 56. Sixth valve; 57. Seventh valve; 58. Eighth valve; 6. Temperature detection device; 61. Liquid sampling cup; 62. Switch valve; 7. Buffer device; 8. Concentration detection device; 9. Protective box; 10. Flame arrester; 11. First connecting pipeline; 12. Second connecting pipeline; 131. First pipeline; 132. Second pipeline; 14. Return pipeline; 15. Sampling pipeline; 16. Wine delivery pipeline; 17. Liquid sampling pipeline. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this utility model can have various variations in different embodiments, all of which do not depart from the scope of this utility model, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit this utility model.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be understood that, in the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, the indications of direction or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, and back) are merely for the convenience of describing this application 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. These descriptions are appropriate when these elements are in the positions shown in the accompanying drawings. If the description of the positions of these elements changes, these directional indications also change accordingly.

[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0042] In the distillation process of spirits, there are usually two stages: crude distillation and rectification distillation. Crude distillation uses fermented grains as raw material; that is, it distills the fermented grains to obtain a liquid with a low alcohol concentration and containing impurities. Rectification distillation uses the liquid obtained from crude distillation as raw material; that is, it further distills and purifies the liquid obtained from crude distillation.

[0043] The alcohol concentration of the distillate produced by rectification will decrease in a fluctuating manner as the distillation time increases. Since different alcohol concentrations often have different tastes, the distillate is often collected in gradients according to the alcohol concentration during the distillation process.

[0044] In view of this, this application provides a winemaking apparatus, including a distillation apparatus and a wine collecting device. The distillation apparatus is used to distill the mash to obtain the resulting liquor, and the wine collecting device is used to collect the liquor produced by the distillation apparatus in stages according to its alcohol concentration. That is, the winemaking apparatus of this application integrates distillation and staged collection into one unit, which facilitates operation and saves space.

[0045] The following detailed description of specific embodiments of the winemaking apparatus of this application, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a comprehensive overview.

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the winemaking apparatus in this embodiment.

[0047] In this embodiment, there are two distillation apparatuses: a crude distillation apparatus 110 and a rectification apparatus 120. The crude distillation apparatus 110 distills the mash, specifically to obtain a liquor with a low alcohol concentration. The rectification apparatus 120 distills the liquor produced by the crude distillation apparatus 110, further purifying it through distillation.

[0048] The distillation unit 120 can operate simultaneously with the crude distillation unit 110 to perform crude distillation and rectification at the same time. Alternatively, the crude distillation unit 110 can operate first to complete the crude distillation of the mash, and then the distillation unit 120 can operate to perform rectification.

[0049] Specifically, the distillation apparatus (rectifier 120, crude distiller 110) includes a distillation vessel and a condensation mechanism. Specifically, the distillation apparatus is used for distillation to produce alcohol vapor, and the condensation mechanism is connected to the top of the distillation apparatus to condense the alcohol vapor to obtain alcoholic liquid.

[0050] In other embodiments, the number of distillation apparatuses may also be one. The mash is first distilled to obtain a wine with a lower alcohol concentration. Then, during the continuous distillation of the mash or after the distillation of the mash is completed, the wine with a lower alcohol concentration is refluxed into the distillation apparatus for further distillation to finally obtain a wine with a higher alcohol concentration.

[0051] refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the wine receiving device includes at least one first storage tank 1, at least one second storage tank 2, an alcohol detection device 3, and a switching device 4. The alcohol detection device 3 is used to detect the alcohol concentration signal of the wine at the outlet of the distillation unit. The switching device 4 is connected to the outlet of the distillation unit, the first storage tank, and the second storage tank, and selectively connects the distillation unit to either the first storage tank 1 or the second storage tank 2, so that the first storage tank 1 receives wine with an alcohol concentration signal within a preset concentration range, and the second storage tank 2 receives wine with an alcohol concentration signal outside the preset concentration range.

[0052] This embodiment comprises a wine collection device consisting of at least one first storage tank 1, at least one second storage tank 2, an alcohol detection element 3, and a switching element 4. The alcohol detection element 3 detects the alcohol concentration of the wine flowing out of the distillation apparatus. The switching element 4 can selectively connect to either the first storage tank 1 or the second storage tank 2 based on the alcohol concentration. This allows the alcohol detection element 3 and the switching element 4 to work together during the distillation process, ensuring that wine with an alcohol concentration within a preset range flows directly into the first storage tank 1, while wine with an alcohol concentration outside the preset range flows directly into the second storage tank 2. This achieves gradient and segmented collection of the wine, which is convenient and simple to operate, greatly improves collection efficiency, and reduces manual labor intensity.

[0053] In this embodiment, the preset concentration range is 60 degrees to 70 degrees.

[0054] In this embodiment, the first storage tank 1 is used to collect wine with an alcohol concentration of 60 to 70 degrees, which typically has a better taste and aroma. The second storage tank 2 is used to collect wine with an alcohol concentration greater than 70 degrees or less than 60 degrees.

[0055] A first connecting pipe 11 is connected to the first wine storage tank 1 for connecting to the wine outlet of the distillation unit 120. A third valve 53 is provided on the first connecting pipe 11 for controlling the opening and closing of the first connecting pipe 11.

[0056] In this embodiment, the first wine storage tank 1 is located below the distillation unit 120, which facilitates the natural flow of the wine liquid flowing out of the distillation unit 120 outlet under its own gravity, so that the wine liquid can be collected without the need for external power.

[0057] A second connecting pipe 12 is connected to the second wine storage tank 2, which is used to connect to the wine outlet of the distillation unit 120. A fourth valve 54 is provided on the second connecting pipe 12 to control the opening and closing of the second connecting pipe 12.

[0058] The second storage tank 2 is connected to a connecting pipe for connection to the outlet of the distillation unit. Specifically, the second storage tank 2 is connected to the outlet of the crude distillation unit 110 via the connecting pipe. A fifth valve 55 is installed on the connecting pipe to control the opening and closing of the connecting pipe.

[0059] The second storage tank 2 is also connected to a reflux pipe 14, which connects to the distillation apparatus so that the liquid inside can flow back into the distillation apparatus for further distillation. Specifically, the second storage tank 2 is connected to the distillation apparatus 120 via the reflux pipe 14. A sixth valve 56 is provided on the reflux pipe 14 to control the opening and closing of the reflux pipe 14.

[0060] The second storage tank 2 is located below the crude distillation unit 110 and the rectification unit 120. This allows the wine flowing out of the outlet of the rectification unit 120 or the crude distillation unit 110 to flow naturally under its own gravity, without the need for external power, thus enabling the collection of the wine.

[0061] In this embodiment, the alcohol detection element 3 is used to detect the alcohol concentration signal of the liquid at the outlet of the distillation unit. Specifically, the alcohol detection element 3 is used to detect the alcohol concentration signal of the liquid flowing out of the outlet of the distillation unit 120.

[0062] In this embodiment, the alcohol detection device 3 includes a sampling cup 31 and a detection device.

[0063] The sampling cup 31 is used to connect with the outlet of the distillation apparatus. Specifically, the sampling cup 31 is connected to the outlet of the distillation apparatus 120 through the sampling pipe 15, so that the liquor produced by the distillation apparatus 120 can flow directly into the sampling cup 31 through the sampling pipe 15, which is convenient, simple and quick to operate.

[0064] In this embodiment, the sampling cup 31 is also connected to the second wine storage tank 2, so that after the alcohol concentration of the wine is tested, the wine in the sampling cup 31 can flow into the second wine storage tank 2 to realize the recovery of the sampled wine and thus achieve zero-loss sampling and testing.

[0065] The detection device is installed inside the sampling cup 31 to detect the alcohol concentration signal of the wine in the sampling cup 31, so as to facilitate subsequent operations.

[0066] In this embodiment, the alcohol detection device 3 also includes a control valve 32, which is used to control the connection and disconnection between the sampling cup 31 and the sampling pipeline 15.

[0067] In this embodiment, the control valve 32 is a three-way control valve 32. Specifically, the control valve 32 has three connection ends, two of which are located on the sampling pipeline 15 and are connected to the sampling pipeline 15 respectively, and the remaining connection end is connected to the sampling cup 31. In practical applications, the control valve 32 can be selected to connect any two connection ends while closing the other connection end, according to actual needs.

[0068] In this embodiment, there can be multiple alcohol detection devices 3, which are connected in series between the outlet of the distillation unit 120 and the second storage tank 2 via sampling pipe 15. Multiple alcohol detection devices 3 can operate simultaneously, which improves the accuracy of the alcohol concentration signal and allows for better control of the timing of the liquid's destination.

[0069] In other embodiments, at least one of the multiple alcohol detection devices 3 may be operational while the remaining alcohol detection devices 3 are turned off and in standby mode.

[0070] In some embodiments, multiple alcohol detection devices 3 can also be connected in parallel. These devices can operate simultaneously, or at least one can be active while the others are switched off and in standby mode.

[0071] In this embodiment, the detection device can be a density-type detector.

[0072] In other embodiments, the alcohol detection device 3 can also be a barometer or an infrared detector, which is directly installed at the outlet of the distillation unit 120 to directly detect the alcohol concentration of the liquid at the outlet of the distillation unit 120.

[0073] In this embodiment, the switching component 4 is connected to the outlet of the distillation apparatus, the first storage tank 1, and the second storage tank 2, respectively. It selectively connects the distillation apparatus to the first storage tank 1 or the second storage tank 2, thereby connecting the distillation unit 120 to the first storage tank 1 to deliver alcoholic liquid with an alcohol concentration within a preset concentration range into the first storage tank 1, or connecting the distillation unit 120 to the second storage tank 2 to deliver alcoholic liquid with an alcohol concentration outside the preset concentration range into the second storage tank 2.

[0074] Specifically, the switching element 4 is connected to the outlet of the distiller 120 via the wine delivery pipeline 16. The first wine storage tank 1 and the second wine storage tank 2 are located downstream of the switching element 4. The switching element 4 is connected to the first wine storage tank 1 via the first connecting pipeline 11 and to the second wine storage tank via the second connecting pipeline 12.

[0075] In this embodiment, a first valve 51 is provided on the wine delivery pipeline 16 to control the opening and closing of the wine delivery pipeline 16.

[0076] At this time, the sampling pipeline 15 is connected to the wine delivery pipeline 16, and the connection point between the sampling pipeline 15 and the wine delivery pipeline 16 is located downstream of the first valve 51.

[0077] A second valve 52 is also provided on the wine delivery pipeline 16 to control the opening and closing of the wine delivery pipeline 16. Specifically, the second valve 52 is located downstream of the connection point between the sampling pipeline 15 and the wine delivery pipeline 16.

[0078] In this embodiment, the switching component 4 includes a switching valve 41 and two collection cups.

[0079] Switching valve 41 is connected to distiller 120 via wine delivery line 16. Switching valve 41 is located downstream of second valve 52. Switching valve 41 is rotatably connected to wine delivery line 16. Switching valve 41 has an outlet spaced around the outer periphery of wine delivery line 16. In practical applications, switching valve 41 can rotate relative to wine delivery line 16 to change the circumferential upward position of its outlet within the wine delivery line 16.

[0080] It is important to note that the switching valve 41 and the wine delivery pipeline 16 described above are indirectly rotatably connected. That is, the rotation of the outlet in the wine delivery pipeline 16 is achieved through the structure of the switching valve 41 itself. For example, the switching valve 41 includes a connector and a switching head. The connector is fixedly connected to the port of the wine delivery pipeline 16, and the switching head is rotatably connected to the connector. The switching head protrudes radially from the connector. An outlet is located at the bottom of the switching head furthest from the connector, with the outlets spaced around the outer periphery of the wine delivery pipeline 16 to facilitate changing the outlet position by rotating the switching head.

[0081] Two collecting cups are positioned below the switching valve 41 at an interval. Each collecting cup has a collecting groove with an open top to collect the wine flowing out of the outlet. One collecting cup is connected to the first storage tank 1, and the other collecting cup is connected to the second storage tank 2. Specifically, the two collecting cups are the first collecting cup 42 and the second collecting cup 43. The first collecting cup 42 is connected to the first storage tank 1 via a first connecting pipe 11, and the second collecting cup 43 is connected to the second storage tank 2 via a second connecting pipe 12.

[0082] In practical applications, the position of the outlet can be changed by rotating the switching head relative to the connector head according to the alcohol concentration signal, so that the outlet is located above the first collection cup 42 or the second collection cup 43.

[0083] In this embodiment, both the first collecting cup 42 and the third collecting cup 43 are made of transparent material, which makes it easy to observe the wine foam generated when the wine flows out of the outlet and falls into the collecting cup due to gravity.

[0084] In this embodiment, the switching component 4 further includes an operating lever connected to the switching valve 41, which can be used to rotate the switching valve 41. Specifically, the operating lever can be electrically connected to the switching head, and the rotation of the switching head can be controlled by pressing or twisting the operating lever. In other embodiments, the operating lever and the switching head can be mechanically connected, and the switching head can be rotated by moving the operating lever.

[0085] In this embodiment, the wine collection equipment also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the switching component 4 and the alcohol detection component 3. The controller can receive the alcohol concentration signal detected by the alcohol detection component 3 and control the switching component 4 to rotate according to the alcohol concentration signal to change the position of the outlet, thereby automatically switching the destination of the wine and realizing the gradient automatic collection of the wine, which can greatly improve the collection efficiency and reduce the labor intensity of workers.

[0086] The wine collection equipment also includes a temperature detection element 6, which detects the temperature signal of the wine at the outlet of the distillation unit 120 to determine whether the wine temperature is within the preset range. Specifically, the temperature detection element 6 and the alcohol detection element 3 are connected in series via a sampling line 15. The temperature detection element 6 includes a liquid collection cup 61 and a thermometer. The liquid collection cup 61 is connected to the sampling line 15 to allow the wine to flow into the liquid collection cup 61. The thermometer is located inside the liquid collection cup 61 and is used to detect the temperature signal of the wine inside the liquid collection cup 61. The temperature detection element 6 also includes a switching valve 62, the specific settings and structure of which can be referred to the relevant description of the control valve 32 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0087] Since alcohol concentration is closely related to temperature, when the preset temperature is not reached, the actual alcohol concentration needs to be calculated based on the measured alcohol concentration and temperature. In this embodiment, in practical application, the temperature detection element 6 and the alcohol detection element 3 work simultaneously. This allows for the simultaneous detection of the alcohol concentration and temperature of the liquid flowing out of the distillation unit 120, facilitating calibration and obtaining the actual alcohol concentration, thereby improving the accuracy of segmented collection of the liquid.

[0088] It should be noted that during the normal wine collection process, the temperature of the wine flowing out of the distillation unit 120 is relatively constant, reaching the preset temperature. At this point, the alcohol concentration of the sampled wine is the actual alcohol concentration. In some special cases, such as when the wine obtained after condensation by the condenser of the distillation unit 120 fails to reach the preset temperature, the actual alcohol concentration needs to be calculated based on the measured alcohol concentration and the measured temperature.

[0089] In other embodiments, a thermometer can be directly installed inside the sampling cup 31 of the alcohol detection component 3, that is, the alcohol concentration and temperature of the wine can be detected at the same time in one sampling, which is convenient and simple to operate.

[0090] In other embodiments, the temperature detection element 6 can be a temperature sensor, which is directly installed at the outlet of the crude distiller 110, so that the temperature of the liquor can be detected directly without sampling.

[0091] In this embodiment, the wine receiving device further includes a buffer element 7, which is disposed on the connecting pipeline and has an upward-opening buffer trough. The connecting pipeline includes a first pipeline 131 and a second pipeline 132, which are independent of each other. The first pipeline 131 connects the bottom of the buffer element 7 and the second wine storage tank 2. One end of the first pipeline 131 is connected to the outlet of the crude distillation unit 110, and the other end is located above the buffer element 7 and aligned with its opening, so that the wine flowing out of the first pipeline 131 can smoothly fall into the buffer trough.

[0092] In this embodiment, the buffer 7 is made of transparent material, which makes it easy to observe the wine foam generated when the wine flowing out of the first pipe 131 falls into the buffer tank due to gravity and hits the inner wall of the buffer 7.

[0093] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first wine storage tank 1 is located below the distillation unit 120, the second wine storage tank 2 is located below the crude distillation unit 110 and the distillation unit 120, and the switching valve 41 of the switching component 4 and the collecting cup are arranged vertically, and the buffer component 7 and the opening of the first pipe 131 of the connecting pipe are arranged vertically. The above design allows the wine flowing out of the outlet of the distillation unit 120 or the crude distillation unit 110 to flow naturally under its own gravity, without the need for external power, so that the wine can be collected in segments.

[0094] In this embodiment, the wine collecting device further includes a concentration detection element 8, which is used to detect the alcohol concentration of the wine at the outlet of the crude distiller 110. Specifically, the structure of the concentration detection element 8 is the same as that of the alcohol detection element 3, as described above.

[0095] The concentration detection element 8 is connected to the outlet of the crude distiller 110 via the liquid sampling line 17. Specifically, the liquid sampling line 17 is connected to the connecting line. The inlet of the liquid sampling line 17 is connected to the first line 131 of the connecting line, and the connection point between the liquid sampling line 17 and the first line 131 is located downstream of the fifth valve 55. The outlet of the liquid sampling line 17 is connected to the second line 132 of the connecting line, and the connection point between the liquid sampling line 17 and the second line 132 is located downstream of the buffer element 7.

[0096] In this embodiment, a seventh valve 57 is also provided on the connecting pipeline to control its on / off state. The seventh valve 57 is located upstream of the buffer 7 and downstream of the fifth valve 55. Specifically, the seventh valve 57 is located upstream of the buffer 7 and downstream of the connection point between the liquid intake pipeline 17 and the first pipeline 131.

[0097] An eighth valve 58 is also provided on the connecting pipeline to control its on / off state. The eighth valve 58 is located downstream of the buffer 7 and between the second wine storage tank 2. Specifically, the eighth valve 58 is located downstream of the buffer 7 and upstream of the connection point between the liquid intake pipeline 17 and the second pipeline 132.

[0098] In this embodiment, the wine collecting equipment also includes a protective box 9. The protective box 9 is hollow inside and is used to house and protect the alcohol detection element 3, the switching element 4, the temperature detection element 6, the buffer element 7, and the concentration detection element 8 to isolate air impurities and ensure the purity of the wine. It should be noted that the operating lever of the switching element 4 extends out of the protective box 9 from the inside of the protective box 9, so that it can be operated directly from the outside of the protective box 9, enabling contactless switching of the wine flow direction.

[0099] The protective box 9 is made of transparent or semi-transparent material on at least one side to facilitate observation of the distilled spirits.

[0100] In this embodiment, the wine collecting equipment also includes a flame arrester 10, which is connected to the interior of the protective box 9. In practical applications, the flame arrester 10 is located outdoors and is used for isolation in case of emergencies to ensure operational safety during the winemaking process.

[0101] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first valve 51, the second valve 52, the third valve 53, the fourth valve 54, the fifth valve 55, the sixth valve 56, the seventh valve 57, and the eighth valve 58 can all be electrically connected to the controller and can be controlled to open and close via the controller. Alternatively, in this embodiment, the first valve 51, the second valve 52, the third valve 53, the fourth valve 54, the fifth valve 55, the sixth valve 56, the seventh valve 57, and the eighth valve 58 can all include operating buttons or operating handles, etc., to control each valve. In this case, the operating buttons or operating handles of each valve extend outward from inside the insulation box, facilitating contactless operation directly from outside the protective box 9.

[0102] An example of the working principle of the above-mentioned winemaking apparatus is given below:

[0103] First, the mash is heated and distilled through a crude distillation unit 110 to obtain a liquor with a low alcohol concentration. The fifth valve 55, seventh valve 57, and eighth valve 58 are opened to allow the liquor produced by the crude distillation unit 110 to flow into the second storage tank 2. During the distillation process in the crude distillation unit 110, a concentration detector 8 samples the liquor and measures its alcohol concentration. When the alcohol concentration is less than 1 degree, the fifth valve 55, seventh valve 57, eighth valve 58, and the crude distillation unit 110 are closed to end the crude distillation of the mash.

[0104] When crude distillation ends or begins, the distillation unit 120 and the sixth valve 56 are opened to allow the liquor in the second storage tank 2 to flow into the distillation unit 120 for distillation. During the distillation process in the distillation unit 120, the first valve 51, the alcohol detector 3, and the temperature detector 6 are opened to detect the alcohol concentration and temperature of the liquor flowing out of the distillation unit 120, thus determining the actual alcohol concentration. After the detection is completed, the control valves of the alcohol detector 3 and the temperature detector 6 are opened to allow the sampled liquor to flow into the second storage tank 2 for recovery.

[0105] The second valve 52 and the fourth valve 54 are opened, and the switching valve 41 of the switching element 4 is rotated so that the outlet is aligned with the second collection cup 43, so that the wine flowing out when the distiller 120 starts to dispense wine flows into the second storage tank 2.

[0106] The actual alcohol concentration of the sampled liquor varies within a preset range, i.e., the actual alcohol concentration is less than 70 degrees. The switching valve 41 of the control switching element 4 rotates to align the outlet with the first collection cup 42, and the fourth valve 54 is closed while the third valve 53 is opened, allowing the liquor flowing from the distillation unit 120 to flow into the first storage tank 1. Furthermore, liquor with an alcohol concentration fluctuating within the range of 60 to 70 degrees is continuously supplied to the first storage tank 1.

[0107] When the actual alcohol concentration of the sampled liquor drops below 60 degrees, the switching valve 41 of the switching element 4 is rotated to align the outlet with the second collection cup 43. The third valve 53 is then closed, and the fourth valve 54 is opened, allowing the liquor flowing from the distillation unit 120 to flow into the second storage tank 2. This continues until the actual alcohol concentration drops below 1 degree. At this point, the first valve 51, second valve 52, fourth valve 54, alcohol detector 3, and temperature detector 6 are closed, and the sixth valve 56 is opened, causing the liquor in the second storage tank 2 to flow back into the distillation unit 120 for further distillation and purification. The liquor is then collected in segments in the same manner until all liquor has been distilled and purified. Alternatively, the sixth valve 56 can be opened during the entire distillation process in the distillation unit 120 to allow the liquor in the second storage tank 2 to flow back into the distillation unit 120 for further distillation and purification.

[0108] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this utility model has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0109] This embodiment comprises a wine collection device consisting of at least one first storage tank, at least one second storage tank, an alcohol detection device, and a switching device. The alcohol detection device measures the alcohol concentration of the wine flowing from the distillation unit's outlet. The switching device selectively connects to either the first or second storage tank based on the alcohol concentration. This allows the alcohol detection device and the switching device to work together throughout the distillation process, ensuring that wine with an alcohol concentration within a preset range flows directly into the first storage tank, while wine with an alcohol concentration outside the preset range flows directly into the second storage tank. This achieves gradient, segmented collection of the wine, is convenient and simple to operate, greatly improves collection efficiency, and reduces manual labor intensity.

[0110] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A wine collection device for collecting the wine produced by a distillation unit, characterized in that, The wine collecting device comprises: at least one first wine storage tank; at least one second wine storage tank; an alcohol detecting member for detecting an alcohol concentration signal of wine at a wine outlet of the wine distiller; a switching member in communication with the wine outlet of the wine distiller, the first wine storage tank and the second wine storage tank respectively, and selectively connecting the wine distiller with the first wine storage tank or the second wine storage tank, so that the first wine storage tank receives wine with the alcohol concentration signal within a preset concentration range, and the second wine storage tank receives wine with the alcohol concentration signal outside the preset concentration range; the switching member comprises a switching valve and two collecting cups, the switching valve is in communication with a wine conveying pipeline for communication with the wine outlet of the wine distiller, the switching valve is rotatably connected with the wine conveying pipeline, the switching valve has an outlet, and the outlet is spaced from the periphery of the wine conveying pipeline; the two collecting cups are spaced below the switching valve, each of the collecting cups is provided with a top-open collecting groove, one of the collecting cups is in communication with the first wine storage tank, and the other of the collecting cups is in communication with the second wine storage tank; and the switching valve can be rotated relative to the wine conveying pipeline to make the outlet communicate with one of the collecting cups.

2. The wine collection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The preset concentration range is 60-70 degrees.

3. The wine collection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The wine conveying pipeline is provided with a first valve for controlling the opening and closing thereof, and the first valve is located upstream of the alcohol detecting member; The wine conveying pipeline is further provided with a second valve for controlling the opening and closing thereof, and the second valve is located downstream of the alcohol detecting member and upstream of the switching member; The two collecting cups are a first collecting cup and a second collecting cup respectively, the first collecting cup is in communication with the first wine storage tank through a first connecting pipeline, and the first connecting pipeline is provided with a third valve for controlling the opening and closing thereof; The second collecting cup is in communication with the second wine storage tank through a second connecting pipeline, and the second connecting pipeline is provided with a fourth valve for controlling the opening and closing thereof.

4. The wine collection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first connecting pipeline is connected between the first wine storage tank and the switching member, and the second connecting pipeline is connected between the second wine storage tank and the switching member; The wine collecting device further comprises a controller electrically connected with the switching member and the alcohol detecting member.

5. The wine collection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The alcohol detecting member comprises a sampling cup and a detecting member, the sampling cup is in communication with the wine outlet of the wine distiller through a sampling pipeline, and the sampling cup is in communication with the second wine storage tank, and the detecting member is arranged in the sampling cup and used for detecting an alcohol concentration signal of wine flowing into the sampling cup; The alcohol detecting member further comprises a control valve for controlling the opening and closing of the sampling cup and the sampling pipeline.

6. The wine collection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, A communication pipeline is in communication with a wine inlet of the second wine storage tank, and the communication pipeline is used for communication with the wine outlet of the wine distiller; the communication pipeline is provided with a fifth valve for controlling the opening and closing thereof; A reflux pipeline is in communication with a wine outlet of the second wine storage tank, and the reflux pipeline is used for communication with the wine distiller; the reflux pipeline is provided with a sixth valve for controlling the opening and closing thereof; The number of the distillation apparatuses is two, and the two distillation apparatuses are a rough distiller and a fine distiller, and the rough distiller is communicated with the communication pipeline; the wine collecting equipment further comprises a concentration detecting member, which is used for detecting the alcohol concentration of the wine liquid at the wine outlet of the rough distiller.

7. The wine collection apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The communication pipeline is further provided with a buffer member, and the buffer member has a buffer groove with an opening upward; The communication pipeline is provided with a seventh valve for controlling the opening and closing of the communication pipeline, and the seventh valve is located upstream of the buffer member and downstream of the fifth valve; The communication pipeline is provided with an eighth valve for controlling the opening and closing of the communication pipeline, and the eighth valve is located downstream of the buffer member and between the second wine storage tank.

8. The wine collection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The wine collecting equipment further comprises a protection box, and the protection box is hollow inside; at least one side of the protection box is made of transparent or translucent material; The alcohol detecting member and the switching member are arranged inside the protection box; The switching member comprises an operating rod, and the operating rod is arranged to pass through the protection box from the inside of the protection box to the outside of the protection box.

9. A wine making apparatus, characterized by, The wine collecting equipment comprises a distillation apparatus and the wine collecting equipment according to any one of claims 1-8. The number of the distillation apparatuses is two, and the two distillation apparatuses are a rough distiller and a fine distiller, and the rough distiller is communicated with the second wine storage tank of the wine collecting equipment, the fine distiller is communicated with the switching member of the wine collecting equipment, and is communicated with the first wine storage tank or the second wine storage tank of the wine collecting equipment; the second wine storage tank is further communicated with the fine distiller through a reflux pipeline; The first wine storage tank is located below the fine distiller; and the second wine storage tank is located below the rough distiller and the fine distiller.

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