Dehydration device for casein production
By designing a dewatering device for casein production with a guide plate for guiding the filter cloth, the problem of inconvenient cleaning of horizontal centrifuges during dewatering was solved, achieving convenient dewatering operation and increased device durability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing horizontal centrifuges are difficult to clean during the dehydration of casein, and material residue is easily left inside, making operation challenging.
Design a dewatering device for casein production that includes a rotating mechanism and a dewatering mechanism. The raw material liquid is guided by the inclined surface of the guide plate to push the filter cloth to complete the dewatering. Combined with the lifting unloading design, material residue is avoided. The guide plate also enhances the connection strength between the upper and lower plates to resist the torque of high-speed rotation.
It enables convenient dehydration operation, reduces the difficulty of operation, avoids material residue, and extends the service life of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of casein dehydration technology, and more specifically, to a dehydration device for casein production. Background Technology
[0002] Casein, also known as casein protein, is a phosphorus-calcium bound protein mainly composed of various amino acids. Its amino acid composition determines some of its physicochemical properties. It contains a large number of hydrophobic amino acids, giving casein a certain degree of hydrophobicity, and also contains phosphate groups, which endow it with the ability to bind to metal ions such as calcium.
[0003] Whey typically contains relatively low levels of casein, generally around 5%-10%, while water content is as high as 90%-95%. Therefore, dehydration devices are needed during production to extract casein from the raw materials. Commonly used dehydration devices mostly employ centrifugal methods (such as horizontal centrifuges). However, after dehydration, casein easily forms a cake on the surface of the filter mechanism inside the horizontal centrifuge, making subsequent unloading and removal inconvenient. Furthermore, the spiral structure of the horizontal centrifuge increases centrifugal force, leading to material residue inside and making cleaning extremely difficult. Therefore, we propose a dehydration device for casein production. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, adapt to the needs of reality, and provide a dehydration device for casein production to solve the technical problems of inconvenient dewatering and cleaning of current horizontal centrifuges and easy material residue inside.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a dehydration device for casein production, including a rotating mechanism and a dehydration mechanism. The rotating mechanism is installed at the bottom of the inner part of the cylinder. A motor is provided at the top of the cylinder. An inlet is opened on one side of the top of the cylinder. A drive shaft is provided at the top of the inner part of the cylinder, and the upper end of the drive shaft is connected to the motor. A chassis is provided at the opening at the lower end of the cylinder. Hydraulic rods are provided on both sides of the lower end of the cylinder, and the lower ends of the hydraulic rods are connected to the chassis. The rotating mechanism is composed of a guide plate and a rotating cylinder. The dehydration mechanism is installed on the upper side of the chassis. The dehydration mechanism is composed of an upper plate and a lower plate, and a bushing is provided on the upper side of the upper plate.
[0006] In use, this invention is powered by an external power source. The operator starts the device via an external control device, introducing the raw material into the cylinder through the inlet. After the raw material liquid is filled, the motor is started, driving the dewatering mechanism to rotate via the drive shaft. The dewatering mechanism synchronously drives the co-rotating mechanism to rotate. The liquid fills the gaps between the guide plates. During the rotation of the co-rotating mechanism, the inclined surface of the guide plates guides the raw material liquid inward, pushing it towards the filter cloth. The filter cloth completes the dewatering operation on the raw material liquid. After the water enters the dewatering mechanism, it is discharged outward through the drain pipe. After processing is completed, the hydraulic rod is activated to lower the chassis, and the dewatering mechanism extends out of the bottom opening of the cylinder, then the material formed on the outer surface of the filter cloth... The cake can be scraped off. Through the above structural design, the rotating mechanism generates internal pressure through the guide plate during rotation, which, together with the filter cloth, completes the dehydration of the raw material liquid. The lifting and unloading design reduces the difficulty of operation and avoids internal material residue. The guide plate of the rotating mechanism is connected to the interface of the upper and lower plates. When the dehydration mechanism rotates, it drives the rotating mechanism to rotate synchronously. At the same time, the upper and lower plates are fixedly connected by a connecting rod. When the dehydration mechanism rotates at high speed, the strong torque generated can easily damage the connecting rod. The guide plate strengthens the connection strength between the upper and lower plates, reducing the impact on the connecting rod during rotation and ensuring the service life of the device.
[0007] Preferably, the lower end of the drive shaft is provided with a fan blade, the bottom end of the drive shaft is provided with a straight-line docking end, and the docking end of the drive shaft is inserted into the bushing, and the lower end of the inner cavity of the cylinder is provided with a guide groove.
[0008] Preferably, the inner ring array of the rotating drum has guide plates arranged at an angle, the inner side of the guide plates is in contact with the outer side of the filter cloth, and the outer side of the rotating drum is provided with a guide ring, which is slidably installed in the guide groove.
[0009] Preferably, the lower plate is mounted on the chassis, and a drain pipe is installed through the middle of the chassis, with the middle of the lower plate rotatably connected to the upper end of the drain pipe via a bearing.
[0010] Preferably, the upper end face of the lower plate is provided with connecting rods arranged in a ring array, and the upper end of the connecting rods is fixedly connected to the upper plate by bolts, and a filter cloth is sleeved on the outside of the connecting rods.
[0011] Preferably, the outer ring array of the upper and lower plates has interfaces, the guide pieces are inserted into the interfaces, and cavities are formed between the connected guide pieces, with the cavities corresponding to the outer side of the filter cloth.
[0012] Preferably, the upper plate, filter cloth, and lower plate form an inner cylinder structure, and the upper end of the drain pipe is connected to the interior of the inner cylinder.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1. This utility model designs a dehydration mechanism. Raw materials are introduced into the cylinder through the inlet. After the raw material liquid is filled, the motor is started and drives the dehydration mechanism to rotate through the drive shaft. The dehydration mechanism synchronously drives the co-rotating mechanism to rotate. The liquid fills the gaps between the guide plates. During the rotation of the co-rotating mechanism, the inclined surface of the guide plates guides the raw material liquid to push the guide filter cloth inward. The filter cloth completes the dehydration operation on the raw material liquid. After the water enters the dehydration mechanism, it is discharged outward through the drain pipe. After processing, the hydraulic rod is started to drive the chassis to descend. The dehydration mechanism protrudes from the bottom opening of the cylinder and then the material cake formed on the outer surface of the filter cloth is scraped off. Through the above structural design, the co-rotating mechanism generates internal pressure through the guide plates during rotation, which works with the filter cloth to complete the dehydration of the raw material liquid. The lifting and unloading design reduces the difficulty of operation and avoids internal material residue.
[0015] 2. This utility model also incorporates a rotating mechanism. The guide plate of the rotating mechanism is connected to the interface between the upper and lower plates. When the dewatering mechanism rotates, it synchronously drives the rotating mechanism to rotate. At the same time, the upper and lower plates are fixedly connected by a connecting rod. When the dewatering mechanism rotates at high speed, the strong torque generated can easily damage the connecting rod. The guide plate strengthens the connection between the upper and lower plates, reducing the impact on the connecting rod during rotation and ensuring the service life of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cylindrical structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the co-rotation mechanism of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the dehydration mechanism of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage structure of this utility model.
[0023] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Cylinder; 101. Hydraulic rod; 102. Feed inlet; 103. Motor; 104. Guide groove; 2. Chassis; 201. Drainage pipe; 3. Drive shaft; 301. Fan blade; 4. Rotating mechanism; 401. Guide plate; 402. Rotating drum; 403. Guide ring; 5. Dewatering mechanism; 501. Upper plate; 502. Connecting rod; 503. Filter cloth; 504. Connecting interface; 505. Bushing; 506. Lower plate. Detailed Implementation
[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model relates to a dehydration device for casein production, including a rotating mechanism 4 and a dehydration mechanism 5. The rotating mechanism 4 is installed at the bottom of the inner part of the cylinder 1. A motor 103 is provided at the top of the cylinder 1. A feed inlet 102 is opened on one side of the top of the cylinder 1. A drive shaft 3 is provided at the top of the inner part of the cylinder 1, and the upper end of the drive shaft 3 is connected to the motor 103. A base plate 2 is provided at the lower opening of the cylinder 1. Hydraulic rods 101 are provided on both sides of the lower end of the cylinder 1, and the lower ends of the hydraulic rods 101 are connected to the base plate 2. The lower end of the drive shaft 3 is provided with... The fan blade 301 and the drive shaft 3 have a straight-line docking end at the bottom, and the docking end of the drive shaft 3 is inserted into the bushing 505. The lower end of the inner cavity of the cylinder 1 has a guide groove 104. The inner cavity of the rotating cylinder 402 has a ring array of guide plates 401, and the guide plates 401 are designed to be inclined. The inner side of the guide plates 401 is in contact with the outer side of the filter cloth 503. The outer side of the rotating cylinder 402 has a guide ring 403, and the guide ring 403 is slidably installed in the guide groove 104. The lower plate 506 is installed on the base plate 2, and a drain pipe is installed through the middle of the base plate 2. The lower plate 506 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the drain pipe 201 via a bearing at its middle position. Raw materials are introduced into the cylinder 1 through the feed inlet 102. After the raw material liquid is filled, the motor 103 is started, driving the dewatering mechanism 5 to rotate via the drive shaft 3. The dewatering mechanism 5 synchronously drives the co-rotating mechanism 4 to rotate. Liquid fills the gaps between the guide plates 401. During the rotation of the co-rotating mechanism 4, the inclined surface of the guide plates 401 guides the raw material liquid inward, pushing it towards the guide filter cloth 503. The filter cloth 503 then dewaters the raw material liquid. In water operation, water enters the dewatering mechanism 5 and is discharged outward through the drain pipe 201. After processing, the hydraulic rod 101 is activated to drive the chassis 2 to descend. The dewatering mechanism 5 extends out of the bottom opening of the cylinder 1, and then the material cake formed on the outer surface of the filter cloth 503 is scraped off. Through the above structural design, the rotating mechanism 4 generates internal pressure through the guide plate 401 during rotation, which works with the filter cloth 503 to complete the dewatering of the raw material liquid. The lifting and unloading design reduces the difficulty of operation and avoids internal material residue.
[0025] like Figures 3 to 7As shown, this utility model relates to a dehydration device for casein production, including a rotating mechanism 4 and a dehydration mechanism 5. The rotating mechanism 4 consists of guide plates 401 and a rotating drum 402. The dehydration mechanism 5 is mounted on the upper side of the chassis 2 and consists of an upper plate 501 and a lower plate 506. A bushing 505 is provided on the upper side of the upper plate 501. Connecting rods 502 are arranged in a ring array on the upper end face of the lower plate 506, and the upper ends of the connecting rods 502 are fixedly connected to the upper plate 501 by bolts. A filter cloth 503 is sleeved on the outer side of the connecting rods 502. The outer sides of the upper plate 501 and the lower plate 506 are arranged in a ring array with connecting interfaces 504. The guide plates 401 are inserted into the connecting interfaces 504, and the connected guide plates 401 are connected to each other. A cavity is formed, and the cavity corresponds to the outer side of the filter cloth 503. The upper plate 501, filter cloth 503 and lower plate 506 form an inner cylinder structure, and the upper end of the drain pipe 201 is connected to the inside of the inner cylinder. The guide plate 401 of the rotating mechanism 4 is connected to the interface 504 of the upper plate 501 and the lower plate 506. When the dewatering mechanism 5 rotates, it drives the rotating mechanism 4 to rotate synchronously. At the same time, the upper plate 501 and the lower plate 506 are fixedly connected by the connecting rod 502. When the dewatering mechanism 5 rotates at high speed, the strong torque generated can easily damage the connecting rod 502. The guide plate 401 strengthens the connection strength between the upper plate 501 and the lower plate 506, so as to reduce the impact on the connecting rod 502 during rotation and ensure the service life of the device.
[0026] Working Principle: This embodiment provides a dehydration device for casein production. During use, it is powered by an external power source. The operator starts the device via an external control device, introducing the raw material into the cylinder 1 through the inlet 102. After the raw material liquid is filled, the motor 103 is started, driving the dehydration mechanism 5 to rotate via the drive shaft 3. The dehydration mechanism 5 synchronously drives the co-rotating mechanism 4 to rotate. The liquid fills the gaps between the guide plates 401. During the rotation of the co-rotating mechanism 4, the inclined surface of the guide plates 401 guides the raw material liquid inward, pushing it towards the guide filter cloth 503. The filter cloth 503 completes the dehydration of the raw material liquid. Water enters the dehydration mechanism 5 and is discharged outward through the drain pipe 201. After processing, the hydraulic rod 101 is activated to lower the chassis 2. The dewatering mechanism 5 extends out of the bottom opening of the cylinder 1, and then the material cake formed on the outer surface of the filter cloth 503 is scraped off. The guide plate 401 of the rotating mechanism 4 is connected to the interface 504 of the upper plate 501 and the lower plate 506. When the dewatering mechanism 5 rotates, it synchronously drives the rotating mechanism 4 to rotate. At the same time, the upper plate 501 and the lower plate 506 are fixedly connected by the connecting rod 502. When the dewatering mechanism 5 rotates at high speed, the strong torque generated can easily damage the connecting rod 502. The guide plate 401 strengthens the connection between the upper plate 501 and the lower plate 506, so as to reduce the impact on the connecting rod 502 during rotation.
[0027] The embodiments disclosed herein are preferred embodiments, but are not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can readily grasp the spirit of this utility model based on the above embodiments and make different extensions and variations. However, as long as they do not depart from the spirit of this utility model, they are all within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A dewatering device for casein production, comprising a homokinetic mechanism (4) and a dewatering mechanism (5), characterized in that: The same rotating mechanism (4) is installed at the inner bottom end of the cylinder (1), the top end of the cylinder (1) is provided with a motor (103), the top end of the cylinder (1) is provided with an inlet (102), the inner top end of the cylinder (1) is provided with a driving shaft (3), and the upper end of the driving shaft (3) is connected with the motor (103), the lower end opening of the cylinder (1) is provided with a bottom disc (2), the lower end of the cylinder (1) is provided with a hydraulic rod (101) on both sides, and the lower end of the hydraulic rod (101) is connected with the bottom disc (2), the same rotating mechanism (4) is composed of a guide piece (401) and a rotating drum (402), the dehydration mechanism (5) is installed on the upper side of the bottom disc (2), the dehydration mechanism (5) is composed of an upper disc (501) and a lower disc (506), and the upper side of the upper disc (501) is provided with a shaft sleeve (505).
2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the driving shaft (3) is provided with a fan blade (301), the bottom end of the driving shaft (3) is provided with a one-shaped butt joint end, and the butt joint end of the driving shaft (3) is inserted into the shaft sleeve (505), and the inner lower end of the cylinder (1) is provided with a guide groove (104).
3. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side of the guide piece (401) is in close contact with the outer side of the filter cloth (503), and the outer side of the rotating drum (402) is provided with a guide ring (403), and the guide ring (403) is slidingly installed in the guide groove (104).
4. The dewatering device for casein production according to claim 3, characterized by: The lower disc (506) is installed on the bottom disc (2), and the drain pipe (201) is installed in the middle of the bottom disc (2), and the lower disc (506) is rotatably sleeved on the upper end of the drain pipe (201) through a bearing.
5. The device according to claim 4, wherein: The upper end of the connecting rod (502) is fixedly connected with the upper disc (501) through bolts, and the outer side of the connecting rod (502) is sleeved with a filter cloth (503).
6. The dewatering device for casein production according to claim 5, characterized by: The outer side of the upper disc (501) and the lower disc (506) is provided with a butt joint (504), the guide piece (401) is inserted into the butt joint (504), and the cavities are formed between the connected guide pieces (401), and the cavities correspond to the outer side of the filter cloth (503).
7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper disc (501), the filter cloth (503) and the lower disc (506) form an inner cylinder structure, and the upper end of the drain pipe (201) communicates with the inside of the inner cylinder.