Fermentation tank for fermented bean curd processing

By incorporating an electric heating grid and a fan into the fermentation tank, combined with a ventilation duct design, the problem of poor sterilization at the bottom of the fermentation tank was solved, achieving efficient internal sterilization and a stable fermentation environment, while reducing equipment costs.

CN224015633UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20JIANGSU XINZHONG BREWING
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

The existing fermentation tanks for fermented bean curd have poor sterilization effects on the bottom layer and inside raw materials, resulting in poor safety of the fermentation environment. In addition, the existing equipment relies on external equipment, which increases costs and inconvenience.

Method used

A fermenter with a built-in electric heating grid and a fan was designed. The combination of ventilation pipes and electric heating grids enables high-temperature sterilization inside. It is also equipped with tempered glass plates, baffles and temperature detectors to improve observation and temperature control.

Benefits of technology

It improves the sterilization effect inside the fermenter and the safety of the fermentation environment, reduces the cost of relying on external equipment, and enhances the stability and safety of the fermentation process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermented bean curd processing fermentation tank which comprises a tank body, a plurality of frames penetrate through the two sides of the inner wall of the tank body, first sliding rail strips are fixedly connected to the two ends of the outer wall of one side of each frame, a containing frame is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer wall of the other side of each frame, and second sliding rail strips are fixedly connected to the two ends of the bottom of each containing frame. The inner wall of the second sliding rail strip is slidably connected with a waste liquid recycling box, the top end of the inner wall of the placing frame is sleeved with a fermentation containing box, the bottom end of the inner wall of the fermentation containing box is fixedly connected with a mesh plate, and an electric heating net is installed over the fermentation containing box. After a fan is started, the fan can convey gas entering a ventilation square pipe into a ventilation pipe, then the gas can drive heat on an electric heating net to directly conduct high-temperature sterilization treatment on a fermentation containing box below the electric heating net, and improvement of the safety of the fermentation environment in the fermentation tank is facilitated; a worker can conveniently observe the fermentation condition of the fermented bean curd in the fermentation tank.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of fermented bean curd processing equipment, and in particular to a fermentation tank for fermented bean curd processing. Background Technology

[0002] Fermented bean curd is a food made by fermenting soy products or meat with microorganisms. Fermentation tanks are often used in the production process to complete the fermentation. Fermentation tanks need to be sterilized before use.

[0003] Currently, most sterilization methods for fermented bean curd fermentation tanks involve directly placing the fermentation tank into a sterilization chamber for sterilization. This requires external equipment, increasing costs and making it inconvenient to use. To address these issues, Chinese patent CN220079061U discloses a fermented bean curd fermentation tank with a high-temperature sterilization function. By using a blower and an electric heating grid installed on the top of the fermentation tank, high-temperature sterilization can be performed on the tank itself. After the electric heating grid is turned off, the blower operates independently to improve ventilation. The bottom of the container is a perforated plate to further enhance ventilation. During high-temperature sterilization, the container can be inserted into the fermentation tank for simultaneous sterilization, improving the fermentation environment for the fermented bean curd.

[0004] In this fermenter, a blower is used to transfer the heat generated by the electric heating mesh to the container. However, due to the obstruction of multiple layers of container, mesh plate, and the raw materials for making fermented bean curd inside the container, a large amount of heat is lost at the air outlet. Therefore, the high-temperature sterilization structure in this fermenter has a poor sterilization effect on the bottom container and the raw materials for making fermented bean curd inside the container, thus affecting the safety of the fermentation environment inside the entire fermenter. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0007] A fermentation tank for processing fermented bean curd includes a tank body. Multiple sets of frame rails run through both sides of the inner wall of the tank body. A first slide rail is fixedly connected to both ends of the outer wall of one side of the frame rails. A placement frame is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer wall of the other side of the frame rails. A second slide rail is fixedly connected to both ends of the bottom of the placement frame rails. A waste liquid recovery box is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second slide rail rails. A fermentation container is fitted onto the top of the inner wall of the placement frame rails. A perforated plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the fermentation container. An electric heating mesh is installed directly above the fermentation container.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The inner walls of the frame are all fixedly connected with tempered glass plates, and the inner walls of the first slide rail are slidably connected with baffles.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] A ventilation square tube runs through the center of the top of the tank. Multiple ventilation pipes run through the outer walls of both sides of the ventilation square tube. A ventilation hood is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer wall of each ventilation pipe. The bottom of the inner wall of each ventilation hood is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the electric heating grid.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] Both ends of the top of the ventilation square tube are fixedly connected with insert rods, and the outer walls of the insert rods are fitted with L-shaped placement plates. There are two sets of insert rods and L-shaped placement plates.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] Multiple fans are installed in the L-shaped placement plate. One end of each fan is fixedly connected to a wireless control module, and the air outlet of the fan faces the top of the inner wall of the ventilation pipe.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] A top frame is fitted onto the top of the outer wall of the tank, and a dustproof ventilation net is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the top frame.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] Hinges are fixedly connected to both sides of the front end of the tank. The movable end of each hinge is rotatably connected to a protective door, and a temperature detector is installed in the protective door.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] (1) When the fan is turned on, the fan will transport the gas that enters the ventilation square tube to the ventilation pipe. Then the gas will drive the heat on the electric heating net to directly sterilize the fermentation container below at high temperature, which helps to improve the safety of the fermentation environment inside the fermentation tank.

[0022] (2) By setting up a tempered glass plate, it is convenient for staff to observe the fermentation of fermented bean curd in the fermentation tank. By setting up a baffle, the tempered glass plate can be covered, which not only avoids the loss of nutrients caused by long-term exposure to the sun, but also improves the stability of fermented bean curd. By setting up a temperature detector, the temperature in the tank can be detected. When the temperature in the tank is high, it can remind staff not to open the protective door easily. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a front sectional view of the present invention.

[0026] The correspondence between the labels and component names in the attached figures is as follows:

[0027] 1. Tank body; 2. Frame; 3. Tempered glass plate; 4. First slide rail; 5. Baffle; 6. Placement frame; 7. Second slide rail; 8. Waste liquid recovery box; 9. Fermentation container; 10. Mesh plate; 11. Ventilation square tube; 12. Ventilation pipe; 13. Ventilation hood; 14. Electric heating grid; 15. Insert rod; 16. L-shaped placement plate; 17. Fan; 18. Wireless control module; 19. Top frame; 20. Dustproof ventilation net; 21. Hinge; 22. Protective door; 23. Temperature detector. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments. The present invention provides the following embodiments.

[0031] Reference Figure 1-3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a fermentation tank for fermented bean curd processing, comprising a tank body 1. Multiple sets of frame rails 2 penetrate both sides of the inner wall of the tank body 1. Tempered glass plates 3 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of each frame rail 2. The tempered glass plates 3 facilitate observation of the fermentation process of the fermented bean curd in the fermentation tank. First slide rails 4 are fixedly connected to both ends of the outer wall of one side of each frame rail 2. Baffles 5 are slidably connected to the inner walls of the first slide rails 4. The baffles 5 can shield the tempered glass plates 3, preventing nutrient loss from prolonged exposure to sunlight and improving the stability of the fermented bean curd.

[0032] On the other side of the outer wall of frame 2, a placement frame 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom. The placement frame 6 has a vertically penetrating placement groove, and the internal space of the placement groove is designed to be wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The bottom two ends of the placement frame 6 are fixedly connected to a second slide rail 7. The inner wall of the second slide rail 7 is slidably connected to a waste liquid recovery box 8. The waste liquid recovery box 8 is located directly below the placement frame 6 and can recover the waste liquid generated during the fermentation of fermented bean curd. The top of the inner wall of the placement frame 6 is fitted with a fermentation container 9. The bottom of the inner wall of the fermentation container 9 is fixedly connected to a perforated plate 10. The top surface of the perforated plate 10 can hold the fermented bean curd. The waste liquid generated during the fermentation of fermented bean curd will pass through the perforated plate 10 and fall into the waste liquid recovery box 8.

[0033] A square perforation communicating with the interior of the tank 1 is provided at the center of the top of the tank 1, and a ventilation square tube 11 is installed on the inner wall of the square perforation. The top surface of the ventilation square tube 11 and the top surface of the tank 1 are both set on the same horizontal plane. The top of the ventilation square tube 11 has an opening. Multiple sets of ventilation pipes 12 pass through the outer walls of both sides of the ventilation square tube 11. A ventilation hood 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer wall of the ventilation pipe 12. The internal spaces of the ventilation pipe 12, the ventilation hood 13 and the ventilation square tube 11 are interconnected. An electric heating net 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the ventilation hood 13. The electric heating net 14 is set directly above the fermentation container 9.

[0034] Both ends of the top of the ventilation square tube 11 are fixedly connected with insert rods 15. The outer walls of the insert rods 15 are fitted with L-shaped placement plates 16. The top end of the L-shaped placement plates 16 is provided with a through hole. The outer wall of the insert rods 15 extends vertically through the top through hole of the L-shaped placement plates 16 and protrudes out. It is worth noting that the outer wall of the insert rods 15 is threaded. If it is necessary to improve the stability of the L-shaped placement plates 16, nuts can be installed at the protruding end of the insert rods 15. Multiple sets of fans 17 are installed in the L-shaped placement plates 16. The air outlet of the fans 17 is directly facing the top of the inner wall of the ventilation tube 12. When the fans 17 are turned on, the fans 17 will deliver the gas entering the ventilation square tube 11 to the ventilation tube 12. Subsequently, the gas will drive the heat on the electric heating grid 14 to directly perform high-temperature sterilization on the fermentation container 9. One end of each fan 17 is fixedly connected with a wireless control module 18. By setting the wireless control module 18, it is convenient for staff to control the switching on and off of multiple sets of fans 17 at the same time.

[0035] A top frame 19 is fitted onto the top of the outer wall of the tank 1. A dustproof ventilation net 20 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the top frame 19. By setting up the dustproof ventilation net 20, dust in the outside air can be blocked. Hinges 21 are fixedly connected to both sides of the front end of the tank 1. The movable end of the hinge 21 is rotatably connected to a protective door 22. An opening is provided on the front end of the tank 1. A gap is left between the bottom of the protective door 22 and the opening. Heat and excess gas in the tank 1 will be discharged from here. A temperature detector 23 is installed in the protective door 22. By setting up the temperature detector 23, the temperature in the tank 1 can be detected. When the temperature in the tank 1 is high, it can remind the staff not to open the protective door 22 easily.

[0036] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fermentation tank for processing fermented bean curd, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: The inner walls of the tank (1) are connected to multiple sets of frame rails (2). The outer walls of one side of the frame rails (2) are fixedly connected to the two ends of the first slide rail (4). The bottom of the outer walls of the other side of the frame rails (2) is fixedly connected to the placement frame (6). The bottom two ends of the placement frame (6) are fixedly connected to the second slide rail (7). The inner wall of the second slide rail (7) is slidably connected to the waste liquid recovery box (8). The top of the inner wall of the placement frame (6) is fitted with a fermentation container (9). The bottom of the inner wall of the fermentation container (9) is fixedly connected to a mesh plate (10). An electric heating mesh (14) is installed directly above the fermentation container (9).

2. The fermentation tank for processing fermented bean curd according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the frame (2) are all fixedly connected with tempered glass plates (3), and the inner walls of the first slide rail (4) are slidably connected with baffles (5).

3. The fermentation tank for processing fermented bean curd according to claim 1, characterized in that: A ventilation square tube (11) runs through the center of the top of the tank (1). Multiple ventilation tubes (12) run through the outer walls of both sides of the ventilation square tube (11). A ventilation cover (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer wall of the ventilation tube (12). The bottom of the inner wall of the ventilation cover (13) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the electric heating grid (14).

4. The fermentation tank for processing fermented bean curd according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top two ends of the ventilation square tube (11) are fixedly connected with insert rods (15), and the outer walls of the insert rods (15) are fitted with L-shaped placement plates (16). The insert rods (15) and L-shaped placement plates (16) are provided in two sets.

5. The fermentation tank for processing fermented bean curd according to claim 4, characterized in that: Multiple fans (17) are installed in the L-shaped placement plate (16). One end of each fan (17) is fixedly connected to a wireless control module (18). The air outlet of the fan (17) is directly opposite the top of the inner wall of the ventilation pipe (12).

6. The fermentation tank for processing fermented bean curd according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the outer wall of the tank (1) is fitted with a top frame (19), and the top of the inner wall of the top frame (19) is fixedly connected with a dustproof ventilation net (20).

7. The fermentation tank for processing fermented bean curd according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the front end of the tank (1) are fixedly connected with hinges (21), and the movable end of the hinges (21) is rotatably connected to a protective door (22), and a temperature detector (23) is installed in the protective door (22).

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  • Fermented bean curd fermentation tank with high-temperature sterilization function

    CN220079061U