Stirring steam-curing device for mature vinegar production
By designing a heating cover and steaming tank in the aged vinegar production unit, and adopting multiple heating tubes and a movable design, the problems of uneven heating and insufficient flexibility were solved, thereby improving temperature uniformity and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing vinegar production equipment suffers from uneven heating and a lack of flexibility, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.
A stirring steam curing device is designed, comprising a heating cover cylinder and a steam curing tank. By setting multiple heating tubes on the inner wall of the heating cover cylinder and adopting a movable design, temperature uniformity is ensured, and the flexibility and heating efficiency of the equipment are improved by using moving wheels and heat-conducting columns.
It achieves uniform temperature distribution, improves heating efficiency, increases work efficiency, and reduces costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a stirring and steaming device for the production of aged vinegar. Background Technology
[0002] The existing process for steaming and aging aged vinegar involves steaming the raw materials at high temperatures to gelatinize their starch, making it easier for saccharifying enzymes to break them down into fermentable sugars. At the same time, high-temperature sterilization is performed to eliminate interference from other microorganisms. After steaming, the raw materials are spread out to cool to 30-40 degrees Celsius, inoculated with vinegar koji, and then undergo solid-state fermentation under specific temperature and humidity conditions to promote the reproduction of microorganisms and the conversion of sugars into ethanol and acetic acid.
[0003] Currently, most of the steaming and curing devices used in the production of aged vinegar adopt single-point or single-sided heating methods. These devices usually have problems such as small heating surface and uneven heating, resulting in low heating efficiency and difficulty in meeting the needs of large-scale production. In addition, most of the existing equipment adopts a fixed heating method, which lacks flexibility and is difficult to adapt to the needs of different production environments.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a stirring and steaming device for the production of aged vinegar to solve the problems of uneven heating and lack of flexibility. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a stirring and steaming device for aged vinegar production. By adding an additional movable heating cover, the flexibility of the device is increased. Furthermore, by circumferentially arranging heating tubes on the inner wall of the heating cover, the heating uniformity of the device is improved. This invention achieves its purpose as follows:
[0006] This utility model proposes a stirring and steaming device for the production of aged vinegar, including a heating cover cylinder and a steaming tank. The heating cover cylinder has two sets, symmetrically rotated left and right. One set of the heating cover cylinders has a first closing handle installed on its outer surface, and the other set has a second closing handle installed on its outer surface. The first and second closing handles are fitted together and fastened as the heating cover cylinder rotates. A heating chamber is formed inside the heating cover cylinder, and several heating tubes are installed on its inner wall. A lower fixing hole is formed at the bottom of the heating cover cylinder, and a moving wheel is provided at the bottom of the heating cover cylinder. The steaming tank is located inside the heating chamber, and a lower fixing component is fixed to the bottom of the steaming tank. A moving wheel is installed at the bottom of the lower fixing component. The lower fixing hole and the lower fixing component are tightly fitted together as the heating cover cylinder rotates.
[0007] Furthermore, the upper part of the heating cover cylinder is provided with an upper fixing hole, and a door cover is movably installed on the upper part of the steam curing tank. A temperature measuring device penetrating into the interior of the steam curing tank is installed on the outer surface of the door cover. The upper fixing hole and the door cover fit tightly together after the heating cover cylinder rotates, so as to better realize temperature detection and control.
[0008] Furthermore, the lower part of the heating cover cylinder is equipped with fixed feet, and the movable wheel is fixedly installed on the fixed feet. This design facilitates movement on uneven ground.
[0009] Furthermore, a heat-conducting column is vertically installed inside the steam curing tank, and several heat-conducting rods are installed between the heat-conducting column and the inner wall of the steam curing tank. This design allows the temperature of the outer wall of the steam curing tank to be better transferred to the interior, so as to make the temperature more uniform.
[0010] Furthermore, the heating cap cylinders are connected by hinges for easy installation.
[0011] Furthermore, each of the heating cap cylinders is provided with six heating tubes, which are electrically connected to the control console to increase temperature uniformity.
[0012] Furthermore, the first closing handle and the second closing handle are fixed together by a snap-fit structure to make the installation of each other more secure.
[0013] Furthermore, the heating tubes are circumferentially distributed on the heating wall cylinder.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by using multiple heating tubes inside the heating cover cylinder, the problems of small heating surface and uneven heating of the existing equipment are effectively overcome. The circumferential heating tubes ensure uniform temperature distribution during the steam curing process and improve heating efficiency. At the same time, the movable design of the heating wall cylinder makes it convenient for personnel to install and remove the steam curing tank, which improves work efficiency, reduces the number of heating devices, and lowers costs. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the steaming tank and heating cover of a stirring steaming device used in the production of aged vinegar after installation.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the steaming tank of a stirring and steaming device used in the production of aged vinegar.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the steam curing tank of a stirring and steam curing device used in the production of aged vinegar.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Heating cover cylinder, 2. Steam curing tank body, 3. Heat-conducting column, 4. Heat-conducting rod, 5. Moving wheel, 6. Door cover, 7. Lower fixing component, 8. Fixing foot, 9. Discharge port, 10. Temperature measuring device, 11. Upper fixing hole, 12. First closing handle, 13. Second closing handle, 14. Heating tube, 15. Control console. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To enhance understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0020] Please refer to Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a stirring and steaming device for the production of aged vinegar, including a heating cover cylinder 1 and a steaming tank 2. The heating cover cylinder 1 is provided in two sets, which are symmetrically rotated left and right. One set of heating cover cylinder 1 has a first closing handle 12 installed on its outer surface, and the other set of heating cover cylinder 1 has a second closing handle 13 installed on its outer surface. The first closing handle 12 and the second closing handle 13 are fitted together and fastened together as the heating cover cylinder 1 rotates. A heating chamber is provided inside the heating cover cylinder 1, and several heating tubes 14 are installed on the inner wall of the heating cover cylinder 1. A lower fixing hole is provided at the bottom of the heating cover cylinder 1, and a moving wheel 5 is provided at the bottom of the heating cover cylinder 1. The steaming tank 2 is set in the heating chamber, and a lower fixing member 7 is fixed at the bottom of the steaming tank 2. The moving wheel 5 is installed at the bottom of the lower fixing member 7. The lower fixing hole and the lower fixing member 7 are tightly fitted together as the heating cover cylinder 1 rotates.
[0021] In this embodiment, the upper part of the heating cover cylinder 1 is provided with an upper fixing hole 11, and the upper part of the steam curing tank 2 is movably installed with a door cover 6. A temperature measuring device 10 penetrating into the interior of the steam curing tank 2 is installed on the outer surface of the door cover 6. The upper fixing hole 11 and the door cover 6 fit tightly together after the heating cover cylinder 1 rotates. The lower part of the heating cover cylinder 1 is provided with a fixing foot 8, and the moving wheel 5 is fixedly installed on the fixing foot 8. A heat-conducting column 3 is vertically installed inside the steam curing tank 2, and several heat-conducting rods 4 are installed between the heat-conducting column 3 and the inner wall of the steam curing tank 2. The heating cover cylinders 1 are connected by hinges. Six heating tubes 14 are distributed on each heating cover cylinder 1, and the heating tubes 14 are electrically connected to the control console 15. The first closing handle 12 and the second closing handle 13 are fixed together by a snap-fit structure. The heating tubes 14 are circumferentially distributed on the heating wall cylinder.
[0022] When this device is in operation, first open the heating cover cylinder 1, then move the steaming tank 2 into the heating cover cylinder 1. The heating tube 14 is activated and heating begins. The temperature measuring device 10 monitors the temperature inside the steaming tank 2 in real time and transmits the temperature data to the control console 15. The control console 15 automatically adjusts the heating power of the heating tube 14 based on the feedback temperature data to ensure that the temperature is kept within the optimal range. As the heating process proceeds, the temperature inside the steaming tank 2 gradually rises. The heat-conducting columns 3 and heat-conducting rods 4 in the steaming tank 2 help to evenly transfer heat and ensure that the temperature distribution inside the entire tank is uniform. At the same time, the movable design of the heating cover cylinder 1 allows the steaming tank 2 to be easily removed from the heating chamber for subsequent fermentation processing.
[0023] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A stirring and steaming device for producing aged vinegar, characterized in that, The device includes a heating cover and a steam curing tank. Two sets of heating covers are symmetrically installed and rotate left and right. One set of heating covers has a first closing handle on its outer surface, and the other set has a second closing handle on its outer surface. The first and second closing handles engage and snap together as the heating cover rotates. A heating chamber is formed inside the heating cover, and several heating tubes are installed on its inner wall. A lower fixing hole is formed at the bottom of the heating cover, and a caster wheel is provided at the bottom. The steam curing tank is located within the heating chamber, and a lower fixing component is fixed to the bottom of the steam curing tank. A caster wheel is installed at the bottom of the lower fixing component. The lower fixing hole and the lower fixing component fit tightly together as the heating cover rotates.
2. The stirring and steaming device for producing aged vinegar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper part of the heating cover cylinder is provided with an upper fixing hole, and the upper part of the steam curing tank is movably installed with a door cover. A temperature measuring device penetrating into the steam curing tank is installed on the outer surface of the door cover. The upper fixing hole and the door cover fit tightly together after the heating cover cylinder rotates.
3. The stirring and steaming device for producing aged vinegar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower part of the heating cover is equipped with a fixed foot, and the movable wheel is fixedly installed on the fixed foot.
4. The stirring and steaming device for producing aged vinegar according to claim 1, characterized in that, A heat-conducting column is vertically installed inside the steam curing tank, and several heat-conducting rods are installed between the heat-conducting column and the inner wall of the steam curing tank.
5. The stirring and steaming device for producing aged vinegar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating caps are connected by hinges.
6. The stirring and steaming device for producing aged vinegar according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the heating cap cylinders has 6 heating tubes distributed on it, and the heating tubes are electrically connected to the control console.
7. The stirring and steaming device for producing aged vinegar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first closing handle and the second closing handle are fixed together by a snap-fit structure.
8. The stirring and steaming device for producing aged vinegar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating tubes are circumferentially distributed on the heating wall cylinder.