Continuous yeast adding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a continuous yeast adding device, which belongs to the technical field of fermented beverage, and comprises a yeast storage tank and a controller, the top of the yeast storage tank is provided with a tank cover, the tank cover is provided with a feed pipe and a stirring device, and the stirring end of the stirring device extends into the yeast storage tank; a liquid level sensor is arranged in the yeast storage tank; a discharging three-way pipe is arranged at the bottom of the yeast storage tank, an outlet in one end of the discharging three-way pipe is communicated with a peristaltic pump, and the peristaltic pump is communicated with a fermentation tank. The yeast feeding device is specially designed for feeding the fermented beverage yeast, the yeast can be quantitatively fed, the feeding precision is high, the labor intensity is low, automatic operation can be realized, and the stability of the fermentation process is facilitated.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to fermentation beverage technical field, concretely relates to a yeast continuous feeding device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of health consciousness, the fermentation beverage market continues to grow, fermentation beverage refers to the beverage made through the microbial fermentation, alcohol content is usually below 1%, in the production process of beer, wine and other fermentation beverages, the addition of yeast is one of the key steps.

[0003] The traditional yeast feeding mode is mostly artificial intermittent feeding, but has the following shortcomings:

[0004] Low feeding precision: artificial feeding is difficult to accurately control the feeding amount, which is easy to cause yeast waste or poor fermentation effect.

[0005] High labor intensity: artificial feeding needs frequent operation, high labor intensity and low efficiency.

[0006] Low automation degree: it is difficult to realize automatic control, which is not conducive to the stable operation of the fermentation process. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0007] In view of the above shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides a yeast continuous feeding device; the yeast continuous feeding device is specially designed for fermentation beverage yeast feeding, the scheme can quantitatively feed yeast, has high feeding precision, low labor intensity, and can realize automatic operation, and is beneficial to the stability of the fermentation process.

[0008] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a yeast continuous feeding device, which comprises a yeast storage tank and a controller, the top of the yeast storage tank is provided with a tank cover, the tank cover is provided with a feeding pipe and a stirring device, the stirring end of the stirring device extends into the yeast storage tank, a liquid level sensor is arranged in the yeast storage tank, a discharge tee is arranged at the bottom of the yeast storage tank, one end of the discharge tee is communicated with a peristaltic pump, and the peristaltic pump is communicated with a fermentation tank.

[0009] In the further improvement of the utility model, a feeding valve is arranged on the feeding pipe.

[0010] Through the above design, the feeding of yeast can be more convenient.

[0011] In the further improvement of the utility model, the stirring device is electric.

[0012] Through the above design, the stirring of yeast suspension can be more convenient.

[0013] In a further improvement of this utility model, one end of the discharge tee is connected to a discharge valve, and the discharge valve is connected to a peristaltic pump.

[0014] Through the above design, this solution makes it easier to control the on / off state of the discharge tee and the peristaltic pump.

[0015] In a further improvement of this utility model, the other end of the discharge tee is connected to a vent valve.

[0016] Through the above design, this solution makes it easier to empty the yeast suspension in the yeast storage tank.

[0017] In a further improvement of this utility model, the controller is connected to the feed valve, the stirring device, the liquid level sensor, the discharge valve, the peristaltic pump, and the vent valve.

[0018] Through the above design, this solution makes it easier to control the aforementioned components.

[0019] In a further improvement of this utility model, an exhaust pipe is provided on the can lid, and an exhaust hole is provided on the outer wall of the exhaust pipe.

[0020] Through the above design, this solution makes it easier to maintain the pressure inside the yeast storage tank.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] This invention is specifically designed for the addition of yeast to fermented beverages. This solution can add yeast quantitatively with high precision, low labor intensity, and can achieve automated operation, which is beneficial to the stability of the fermentation process. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the background technology or the technical solution of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in conjunction with the prior art or specific embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification, so as to enable those skilled in the art to understand and read them, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modification to the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] The diagram shows: 1. Yeast storage tank; 2. Controller; 3. Tank lid; 4. Feed pipe; 5. Stirring device; 6. Liquid level sensor; 7. Discharge tee pipe; 8. Peristaltic pump; 9. Fermentation tank; 10. Feed valve; 11. Discharge valve; 12. Vent valve; 13. Exhaust pipe; 14. Exhaust port. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] Meanwhile, the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" used in this specification indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Changes or adjustments to the relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered as within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, it should be noted in the description of this specification that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood through the specific circumstances.

[0029] In the production of fermented beverages such as beer and wine, the addition of yeast is one of the key steps; traditional methods of yeast addition are mostly manual and intermittent, which have the following drawbacks:

[0030] Low addition accuracy: Manual addition makes it difficult to accurately control the amount added, which can easily lead to yeast waste or poor fermentation results.

[0031] High labor intensity: Manual addition requires frequent operation, which is labor-intensive and inefficient.

[0032] Low level of automation: It is difficult to achieve automated control, which is not conducive to the stable operation of the fermentation process.

[0033] Therefore, the design concept of this application is to design a device that can automatically add yeast, replacing manual intermittent addition. It can add yeast quantitatively with high precision, low labor intensity, and can achieve automated operation, which is beneficial to the stability of the fermentation process.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides a continuous yeast dosing device, including a yeast storage tank 1 and a controller 2. The top of the yeast storage tank 1 is provided with a tank cover 3, and the tank cover 3 is provided with a feed pipe 4 and a stirring device 5. The stirring end of the stirring device 5 extends into the yeast storage tank 1. A liquid level sensor 6 is provided inside the yeast storage tank 1. The bottom of the yeast storage tank 1 is provided with a discharge tee pipe 7, and one end of the discharge tee pipe 7 is connected to a peristaltic pump 8. The peristaltic pump 8 is connected to a fermentation tank 9.

[0035] The feed pipe 4 is equipped with a feed valve 10; the feed valve 10 is connected to a conveying pump, the conveying pump is connected to a storage tank, the storage tank contains yeast suspension, the conveying pump is also connected to the controller 2, when the yeast storage tank 1 needs to be replenished, the controller 2 controls the conveying pump to start and the feed valve 10 to open, so as to pump the yeast suspension in the storage tank into the yeast storage tank 1.

[0036] The stirring device 5 is an electric paddle type. When adding yeast suspension, stirring is required to avoid sedimentation and uneven feeding. In actual use, a ready-made stirring device 5 can be purchased directly. Of course, users can also purchase other types of stirring devices 5.

[0037] The outlet of the discharge tee 7 is connected to a discharge valve 11, which is connected to a peristaltic pump 8. When in use, the discharge valve 11 is opened, and the peristaltic pump 8 draws out the yeast suspension in the yeast storage tank 1 and pumps it to the fermentation tank 9. The peristaltic pump 8, also known as a quantitative peristaltic pump, is a type of pump that uses peristalsis to transport liquids. Its working principle is to generate a peristaltic effect by compressing the deformation of a hose or an elastic peristaltic body, thereby realizing the quantitative transport of fluids. In this application, the peristaltic pump 8 is used to quantitatively add yeast suspension to the fermentation tank 9.

[0038] The other end of the discharge tee pipe 7 is connected to an air vent valve 12. When in use, opening the air vent valve 12 will completely drain the yeast suspension in the yeast storage tank 1, so that cleaning, maintenance and other operations can be carried out.

[0039] The controller 2 is connected to the feed valve 10, the stirring device 5, the liquid level sensor 6, the discharge valve 11, the peristaltic pump 8, and the vent valve 12, respectively. All of the above valves can be electrically controlled. The controller 2 uses a PLC controller, a microcontroller controller, a handheld computer, or other control terminal to control the above components and realize automated management. The controller 2 includes an internal control device, which is equipped with a liquid level detection module, an information processing module, a feed control module, a stirring control module, a discharge control module, a vent control module, and a power supply module.

[0040] The liquid level detection module is responsible for collecting information from the liquid level sensor 6 and sending it to the information processing module. The information processing module is responsible for processing the information sent by the liquid level detection module, determining whether it is time to refill the yeast storage tank 1 and open the feed valve 10 and the delivery pump, and sending the command to the feed control module. It is also responsible for sending operation commands to the stirring control module according to preset settings (timed). It is responsible for sending operation commands to the discharge control module according to preset settings (quantitative). It is also responsible for sending operation commands to the venting control module according to manual operation. The feed control module is responsible for controlling the opening and closing of the feed valve 10 and the start and stop of the delivery pump according to the information sent by the information processing module. The stirring control module is responsible for controlling the start and stop of the stirring device 5 according to the information sent by the information processing module. The discharge control module is responsible for controlling the opening and closing of the discharge valve 11 and the start and stop of the peristaltic pump 8 according to the information sent by the information processing module. The venting control module is responsible for controlling the opening and closing of the venting valve 12 according to the information sent by the information processing module. The power module is responsible for supplying power to the entire equipment.

[0041] When this invention is in operation, the liquid level sensor 6 detects in real time that the liquid level in the yeast storage tank 1 is low and needs to be replenished. The controller 2 controls the feed valve 10 and the delivery pump to replenish the yeast storage tank 1. When adding yeast, the controller 2 controls the stirring device 5 to run according to the preset time to stir the yeast suspension, making the yeast suspension more uniform. After stirring is completed, the controller 2 controls the start and stop of the peristaltic pump 8 and the flow rate according to the preset dosage to quantitatively deliver the yeast suspension to the fermentation tank 9, realizing continuous automatic addition of yeast suspension. When the yeast storage tank 1 needs to be cleaned or repaired, the controller 2 controls the drain valve 12 to open, and the yeast suspension in the yeast storage tank 1 flows out and is emptied.

[0042] The can lid 3 is provided with an exhaust pipe 13, and the outer wall of the exhaust pipe 13 is provided with an exhaust hole 14. In this application, the exhaust hole 14 is only provided on the outer wall of the exhaust pipe 13, and the top wall of the exhaust pipe 13 is not provided. This design can better prevent impurities from entering the yeast storage tank 1 and contaminating the yeast suspension.

[0043] Yeast storage tank 1: Used to store yeast suspension, with a stirring device 5, a feed pipe 4 and an exhaust pipe 13 at the top, and a discharge tee pipe 7 (for discharging and venting) at the bottom.

[0044] Peristaltic pump 8: Connected to the outlet of the discharge tee 7 of yeast storage tank 1, used to quantitatively deliver yeast suspension to fermentation tank 9; the connecting pipe of peristaltic pump 8 is made of silicone or PharMed BPT hose.

[0045] Liquid level sensor 6: installed inside yeast storage tank 1 to monitor the liquid level inside yeast storage tank 1; a capacitive liquid level sensor or an ultrasonic liquid level sensor can be used.

[0046] Stirring device 5: It adopts an electric paddle type, with the end of the stirring paddle extending into the yeast storage tank 1 to stir the yeast suspension and avoid problems such as sedimentation of the yeast suspension.

[0047] Controller 2: Connected to various components such as feed valve 10, stirring device 5, liquid level sensor 6, discharge valve 11, peristaltic pump 8 and drain valve 12, it is used to control the start and stop of peristaltic pump 8 and the flow rate to realize continuous automatic addition of yeast suspension; it can be a PLC controller, microcontroller controller or handheld computer, etc.

[0048] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0049] High dosing accuracy: The peristaltic pump 8 is used for quantitative dosing, which can accurately control the amount of yeast added according to actual needs, avoiding yeast waste and poor fermentation effect.

[0050] High degree of automation: Automatic control is achieved through controller 2, eliminating the need for manual intervention, reducing labor intensity and improving work efficiency.

[0051] Stable and reliable operation: The equipment has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and is stable and reliable in operation, which can effectively ensure the stable operation of the fermentation process.

[0052] In addition, this application replaces manual intermittent addition, which not only has the above advantages, but also solves the problem of high pollution risk in traditional yeast addition. This application minimizes human involvement and avoids the pollution risk caused by manual addition.

[0053] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions to the embodiments of the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions should all be within the scope of the present invention. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should also be included within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A continuous yeast dosing device, characterized in that, The device includes a yeast storage tank and a controller. The top of the yeast storage tank is equipped with a lid, on which a feed pipe and a stirring device are installed. The stirring end of the stirring device extends into the yeast storage tank. A liquid level sensor is installed inside the yeast storage tank. The bottom of the yeast storage tank is equipped with a discharge tee pipe, one end of which is connected to a peristaltic pump, which is connected to a fermentation tank.

2. The yeast continuous dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A feed valve is installed on the feed pipe.

3. The continuous yeast dosing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stirring device is electric.

4. The continuous yeast dosing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the discharge tee is connected to a discharge valve, which is connected to a peristaltic pump.

5. The continuous yeast dosing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The other end of the discharge tee is connected to a vent valve.

6. The yeast continuous dosing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The controller is connected to the feed valve, stirring device, liquid level sensor, discharge valve, peristaltic pump and vent valve respectively.

7. The yeast continuous dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The can lid is provided with an exhaust pipe, and the outer wall of the exhaust pipe is provided with an exhaust hole.

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