Continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing

By designing a continuous sedimentation tank, the inner and outer tanks are driven by a cylinder and a servo motor, achieving continuous and efficient starch washing. This solves the problem of discontinuous water injection and stirring in the static sedimentation method, improves starch processing efficiency, and prevents splashing.

CN224126630UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17枣庄德润淀粉科技有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
枣庄德润淀粉科技有限公司
Filing Date
2025-04-28
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The existing static sedimentation method cannot achieve continuous water injection and stirring in starch processing, resulting in slow progress.

Method used

Design a continuous sedimentation tank comprising an outer tank and an inner tank. The inner tank is liftable by a cylinder and a servo motor and is equipped with a stirring blade and a stirring rod to achieve synchronous injection and stirring of water and starch, combined with a sealing element to prevent splashing.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables continuous and efficient starch washing, improves work progress, and prevents starch from splashing during processing.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a continuous type sedimentation tank for starch processing, which comprises a sedimentation tank body, the sedimentation tank body comprises an outer tank and an inner tank, the inner tank is inserted into the outer tank, the bottom end of the inner tank is fixedly connected with the telescopic end part of an air cylinder, the air cylinder is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the outer tank, the outer tank is connected with a vertical column in a sliding manner, and the vertical column is fixedly connected with the outer tank. The stand column is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the inner tank, a spring is arranged between the outer tank and the inner tank, the spring is connected to the outer side of the stand column in a sleeving mode, and a top plate is fixedly installed at the top end of the outer tank. After starch milk enters the inner tank from the first inlet and is precipitated in the inner tank, clear water can be injected into the inner tank through the second inlet, at the moment, under the starting of the servo motor and the air cylinder, the inner tank can be located in the outer tank to ascend and descend up and down, and the rotating shaft drives the fixing rod to rotate; the starch cleaning device is simple in structure and operation, and the work progress efficiency is effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of starch processing technology, specifically to a continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing. Background Technology

[0002] During the production and processing of starch, it is necessary to separate and remove substances such as protein, fat and ash. Soluble starch is insoluble in cold water, and the proportions of these substances are different, so their sedimentation rates in suspension are also different. The main methods are static sedimentation, fluidized sedimentation and centrifugal separation.

[0003] Currently, in the static sedimentation method, starch milk is placed in a sedimentation tank for static sedimentation. After the starch settles, clean water is introduced for stirring to clean the starch. However, because the sedimentation process takes place in a sedimentation tank, the injection of clean water and stirring cannot be carried out continuously and simultaneously, resulting in slow overall progress. To address this issue, we propose a continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing, comprising a sedimentation tank body, the sedimentation tank body including an outer tank and an inner tank, the inner tank being inserted inside the outer tank, the bottom end of the inner tank being fixedly connected to the telescopic end of a cylinder, the cylinder being fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the outer tank, a column being slidably connected to the outer tank, the column being fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the inner tank, a spring being provided between the outer tank and the inner tank, the spring being sleeved on the outside of the column, a top plate being fixedly installed on the top of the outer tank, and inlets being respectively opened on the top plate. The top plate has a servo motor fixedly mounted on its surface, and a rotating shaft is fixedly mounted on the end of the rotating shaft of the servo motor. A fixing rod is fixedly mounted on the outside of the rotating shaft, and a stirring blade and a stirring rod are fixedly mounted on the outside of the fixing rod, respectively. An arc-shaped groove is formed on the outside of the inner tank, and an inner plate is inserted into the arc-shaped groove. An outer plate is fixedly mounted on the outside of the inner plate and inserted into the arc-shaped groove. The arc-shaped groove is formed on the outside of the outer tank. Threaded holes are formed on the outside of both the inner tank and the outer plate, and bolts are engaged inside the threaded holes.

[0006] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the columns are evenly distributed at the bottom of the inner tank, and the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the outer side of the inner tank and the inner wall of the outer tank.

[0007] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the stirring blades are provided in two sets, and the two sets of stirring blades are inclinedly arranged on the outside of the fixed rod, with the stirring rod positioned above the stirring blades.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the outer plate is tightly attached to the outer side of the inner tank, the outer side of the outer plate abuts against the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove, and the outer tank can slide inside the inner tank.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the thread connecting the threaded hole and the bolt is a fine thread, and an annular scraper is fixedly installed at the top of the inner tank.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, both inlet one and inlet two are provided with sealing elements. The sealing element includes a T-shaped shaft, which is fixedly mounted on the surface of the top plate. A collar is sleeved on the outer side of the T-shaped shaft, and a sealing plate is fixedly installed on the outer side of the collar. A connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the sealing plate, and a nut is inserted into the interior of the connecting plate. The nut is engaged with the top plate.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the outer side of the nut is provided with anti-slip texture, which is evenly distributed on the outer side of the nut.

[0012] This utility model provides a continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] This invention allows starch milk to enter the inner tank through inlet one and settle inside. Clean water can then be injected into the inner tank through inlet two. At this point, a servo motor and cylinder activate the inner tank, causing it to move up and down within the outer tank. A rotating shaft drives a fixed rod to rotate, thus continuously cleaning the starch. This structure is simple to operate and effectively improves work efficiency.

[0014] This invention incorporates a sealing element. When starch milk and water are added to the inner tank, the operator pushes the sealing plate to position it above inlet one and inlet two. Then, a nut engages with the top plate, ensuring the sealing plate adheres tightly to the top plate surface. This prevents starch from splashing outwards during processing. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the outer and inner tanks of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3This is a top view schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in the state of the inner plate being separated;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of the structure of the sealing plate of this utility model in the rotating state.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Outer tank; 2. Inner tank; 3. Cylinder; 4. Column; 5. Spring; 6. Top plate; 7. Inlet 1; 8. Inlet 2; 9. Servo motor; 10. Rotating shaft; 11. Fixed rod; 12. Stirring blade; 13. Stirring rod; 14. Arc groove 1; 15. Inner plate; 16. Outer plate; 17. Arc groove 2; 18. Threaded hole; 19. Bolt; 20. T-shaft; 21. Collar; 22. Sealing plate; 23. Connecting plate; 24. Nut. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] This utility model provides a technical solution: such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown in this embodiment, a continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing includes a sedimentation tank body, which includes an outer tank 1 and an inner tank 2. The inner tank 2 is inserted inside the outer tank 1. The bottom end of the inner tank 2 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of a cylinder 3. The cylinder 3 is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the outer tank 1. A column 4 is slidably connected to the outer tank 1. The column 4 is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the inner tank 2. A spring 5 is provided between the outer tank 1 and the inner tank 2. The spring 5 is sleeved on the outside of the column 4. A top plate 6 is fixedly installed on the top of the outer tank 1. The top plate 6 has an inlet 7 and an inlet 8 respectively. A servo motor 9 is fixedly installed on the surface of the top plate 6. The rotating shaft of the servo motor 9... A rotating shaft 10 is fixedly installed at the end. A fixing rod 11 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the rotating shaft 10. A stirring plate 12 and a stirring rod 13 are fixedly installed on the outer side of the fixing rod 11. An arc-shaped groove 14 is opened on the outer side of the inner tank 2. An inner plate 15 is inserted into the arc-shaped groove 14. An outer plate 16 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the inner plate 15. The outer plate 16 is inserted into the arc-shaped groove 17. The arc-shaped groove 17 is opened on the outer side of the outer tank 1. Threaded holes 18 are opened on the outer sides of both the inner tank 2 and the outer plate 16. Bolts 19 are engaged inside the threaded holes 18. After the starch milk enters the inner tank 2 through the inlet 7 and settles inside the inner tank 2, clean water can be passed through the inlet 7. The starch is injected into the inner tank 2. At this time, the servo motor 9 and cylinder 3 activate the inner tank 2, allowing it to move up and down inside the outer tank 1. The rotating shaft 10 drives the fixed rod 11 to rotate, thus continuously cleaning the starch. This structure is simple to operate and effectively improves work efficiency. The columns 4 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the inner tank 2. The springs 5 ​​are connected at both ends to the outside of the inner tank 2 and the inner wall of the outer tank 1, respectively. The columns 4 and springs 5 ​​buffer and reduce the pressure on the cylinder 3 during operation. Two sets of stirring blades 12 are provided, inclined on the outside of the fixed rod 11. The stirring rod 13 is in the stirring position... Above the mixing plate 12, the starch in the sediment is effectively stirred and cleaned. The outer plate 16 is tightly attached to the outside of the inner tank 2, and the outer side of the outer plate 16 abuts against the inner wall of the arc groove 17. The outer tank 1 can slide inside the inner tank 2. When the sedimented starch needs to be removed, as the inner plate 15 disengages from the arc groove 14, the personnel can directly scoop the starch out from the inside of the inner tank 2. The thread connecting the threaded hole 18 and the bolt 19 is a fine thread. The top of the inner tank 2 is fixedly equipped with an annular scraper with a fine thread, which has a self-locking performance to improve the sealing when connected. The annular scraper can scrape off the starch residue adhering to the inner wall of the outer tank 1.

[0022] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, both inlet 7 and inlet 8 are equipped with sealing elements. Each sealing element includes a T-shaped shaft 20, which is fixedly mounted on the surface of the top plate 6. A collar 21 is sleeved on the outer side of the T-shaped shaft 20, and a sealing plate 22 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the collar 21. A connecting plate 23 is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the sealing plate 22, and a nut 24 is inserted inside the connecting plate 23. The nut 24 is engaged with the top plate 6. By providing these sealing elements, the starch milk and water are added... When entering the inner tank 2, the personnel push the sealing plate 22 so that it is positioned above inlet 7 and inlet 8. Then, the nut 24 engages with the top plate 6, ensuring that the sealing plate 22 is tightly attached to the surface of the top plate 6. This prevents the starch from splashing outwards during processing. The outer side of the nut 24 is provided with anti-slip grooves, which are evenly distributed on the outer side of the nut 24. These anti-slip grooves facilitate the rotation of the nut 24 by the personnel.

[0023] This utility model provides a continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing, and its specific working principle is as follows:

[0024] During operation, the inner plate 15 is inserted into the arc-shaped groove 14, while the outer plate 16 abuts against the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove 17. Then, it is engaged with the threaded hole 18 by bolts 19, securing the inner plate 15 to the arc-shaped groove 14. Afterwards, starch milk is poured into the inner tank 2 through inlet 7 for static sedimentation. The starch settles, while the protein floats in the water. Then, clean water is poured into the inner tank 2 through inlet 8. Finally, the device is activated by the servo motor 9 and cylinder 3. This allows the inner tank 2 to move up and down inside the outer tank 1, and the rotating shaft 10 to drive the fixed rod 11 to rotate, thus continuously cleaning the starch. When starch milk and water are added to the inner tank 2, the personnel push the sealing plate 22 so that the sealing plate 22 is above the inlet 7 and the second inlet 8. Then, the nut 24 engages with the top plate 6, so that the sealing plate 22 can stick tightly to the surface of the top plate 6, thereby preventing the starch from splashing outwards during processing.

[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing, characterized by: The system includes a sedimentation tank, comprising an outer tank (1) and an inner tank (2). The inner tank (2) is inserted inside the outer tank (1). The bottom end of the inner tank (2) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of a cylinder (3). The cylinder (3) is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the outer tank (1). A column (4) is slidably connected to the outer tank (1). The column (4) is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the inner tank (2). A spring (5) is provided between the outer tank (1) and the inner tank (2). The spring (5) is sleeved on the outside of the column (4). A top plate (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the outer tank (1). An inlet 1 (7) and an inlet 2 (8) are respectively opened on the top plate (6). A servo motor (9) is fixedly installed on the surface of the top plate (6). A rotating shaft (10) is fixedly installed at the end of the rotating shaft on the servo motor (9). A fixing rod (11) is fixedly installed on the outside of the rotating shaft (10). A stirring plate (12) and a stirring rod (13) are fixedly installed on the outside of the fixing rod (11). An arc-shaped groove (14) is opened on the outside of the inner tank (2). An inner plate (15) is inserted in the arc-shaped groove (14). An outer plate (16) is fixedly installed on the outside of the inner plate (15). The outer plate (16) is inserted in the arc-shaped groove (17). The arc-shaped groove (17) is opened on the outside of the outer tank (1). Threaded holes (18) are opened on the outside of both the inner tank (2) and the outer plate (16). Bolts (19) are engaged inside the threaded holes (18).

2. The continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The columns (4) are evenly distributed at the bottom of the inner tank (2), and the two ends of the spring (5) are respectively connected to the outside of the inner tank (2) and the inner wall of the outer tank (1).

3. The continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring blades (12) are provided in two sets, and the two sets of stirring blades (12) are inclinedly arranged on the outside of the fixed rod (11), and the stirring rod (13) is located above the stirring blades (12).

4. The continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer plate (16) is closely attached to the outer side of the inner tank (2), and the outer side of the outer plate (16) abuts against the inner wall of the arc groove (17). The outer tank (1) can slide inside the inner tank (2).

5. The continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thread connecting the threaded hole (18) and the bolt (19) is a fine thread, and an annular scraper is fixedly installed at the top of the inner tank (2).

6. The continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both inlet 1 (7) and inlet 2 (8) are provided with sealing elements. The sealing elements include a T-shaped shaft (20), which is fixedly installed on the surface of the top plate (6). A collar (21) is sleeved on the outside of the T-shaped shaft (20). A sealing plate (22) is fixedly installed on the outside of the collar (21). A connecting plate (23) is fixedly installed on the outside of the sealing plate (22). A nut (24) is inserted inside the connecting plate (23). The nut (24) is engaged with the top plate (6).

7. A continuous sedimentation tank for starch processing according to claim 6, characterized in that The nut (24) has anti-slip grooves on its outer side, and the anti-slip grooves are evenly distributed on the outer side of the nut (24).