Automatic grain soaking device for wine brewing

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic grain soaking device for wine brewing, which belongs to the technical field of wine brewing and comprises a support, a soaking cabin is arranged in the support, a storage cabin is arranged in the soaking cabin, the storage cabin and the soaking cabin are in vertical sliding fit, a lifting component is arranged on the support, and the output end of the lifting component is connected with the storage cabin. The storage cabin comprises a barrel body and a barrel bottom, the barrel bottom is hinged to the bottom of the barrel body, a plurality of water outlets are evenly formed in the barrel body and the barrel bottom, a locking piece used for fixing the barrel bottom is arranged at the bottom of the barrel body, and the working efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing technology, and more specifically, to an automated grain soaking device for brewing. Background Technology

[0002] Brewed wine, also known as fermented wine or original juice wine, is produced by fermenting starchy and sugary raw materials with the help of yeast to produce alcohol. The production process includes saccharification, fermentation, filtration, and sterilization. Current brewing processes involve washing, soaking, steaming, and cooling the grains before brewing. Soaking requires immersing the grains in water to ensure they fully absorb moisture for subsequent steaming. Current methods involve placing the grains in a large container and adding water. After soaking, the water must be drained before proceeding to the next steps, resulting in low efficiency and cumbersome removal of the grains from the container. To address these issues, a solution is proposed below. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automated grain soaking device for brewing, which can improve work efficiency.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0005] An automated grain soaking device for brewing includes a support frame, a soaking chamber inside the support frame, a storage chamber inside the soaking chamber, the storage chamber and the soaking chamber slidingly together vertically, a lifting component on the support frame, the output end of the lifting component connected to the storage chamber, the storage chamber including a barrel body and a barrel bottom, the barrel bottom hinged to the bottom of the barrel body, the barrel body and the barrel bottom having a plurality of drain outlets evenly distributed, and a locking component for fixing the barrel bottom being provided at the bottom of the barrel body.

[0006] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder, a connecting plate, and connecting rods. The hydraulic cylinder is arranged vertically, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder. A plurality of connecting rods are provided, and the plurality of connecting rods are evenly arranged on one end of the outer side of the barrel body. The axial direction of the connecting rods is parallel to the axial direction of the barrel body. One end of the plurality of connecting rods is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate.

[0007] Preferably, the lifting assembly and the support are connected by a moving assembly, which includes a slide rail, a moving block, guide wheels, a lead screw, and a motor. Two slide rails are provided, symmetrically arranged on the support. The moving block is slidably arranged on the slide rails. A plurality of guide wheels are provided, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the moving block. The guide wheels and the slide rails are in rolling engagement. The lead screw is arranged between the two slide rails, and is parallel to both slide rails. The lead screw passes through the moving block, and is threadedly engaged with the moving block. The lead screw and the support are in rotational engagement. The motor is fixed to one end of the support, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw.

[0008] Preferably, the locking component includes a fixed block, a sliding block, a rotating cylinder, and a threaded rod. The fixed block is arranged at the bottom of the side of the barrel, and the sliding block is fixed to the side of the bottom of the barrel. The fixed block and the sliding block correspond to each other. The sides of the fixed block and the sliding block are respectively provided with a notch. The rotating cylinder is rotatably arranged inside the notch of the sliding block. The threaded rod is located inside the rotating cylinder and is threadedly engaged. One end of the threaded rod is fixedly connected to a locking block, and the upper end faces of the locking block and the fixed block are in contact.

[0009] Preferably, a drain pipe is installed at the bottom of the soaking chamber, and a valve is installed on the drain pipe.

[0010] Preferably, a water receiving tray is provided on one side of the soaking chamber.

[0011] Preferably, a controller is mounted on the bracket, and both the moving component and the lifting component are electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0013] I. This solution uses a storage compartment to hold the grain, which is then placed inside the soaking compartment for soaking. Water from the soaking compartment can enter the storage compartment through a drain outlet. After the grain has been soaked for the appropriate time, the storage compartment can be removed using a lifting component, eliminating the need to wait for the water in the soaking compartment to drain, thus improving efficiency. Furthermore, by opening the locking mechanism, the bottom and body of the container can be separated, making it easy to pour out the grain from the storage compartment, further improving efficiency.

[0014] Second, the connecting plate is moved by the hydraulic cylinder, and the connecting plate moves several connecting rods synchronously. The connecting rods will move the storage compartment. The design of several connecting rods can ensure the stability of the storage compartment under force.

[0015] Third, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, which in turn moves the moving block. The design of the guide wheel and slide rail can reduce friction and ensure smooth movement of the moving block. At the same time, the design of the moving component can remove the storage compartment from the top of the soaking compartment, making it easier to discharge the grain inside the storage compartment, which facilitates subsequent operations and improves efficiency.

[0016] Fourth, by cooperating with the locking block and the fixing block, the bottom of the bucket and the body of the bucket can be connected and fixed. At the same time, the locking block is connected by a threaded rod, a rotating cylinder and a sliding block, which can separate the locking block and the fixing block, thus completing the opening of the bottom of the bucket and the body of the bucket.

[0017] 5. Drain pipes and valves are used to control the drainage inside the soaking chamber, making it easier to drain the water from inside the soaking chamber.

[0018] VI. The water receiving tray is used to collect water falling from the receiving tank, preventing danger and avoiding the need for subsequent handling. VII. The controller is used to control the start and stop of the moving and lifting components. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile component and the support frame of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the immersion chamber and storage chamber of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the locking component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the moving block, guide wheel, and slide rail of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a top view of the water receiving tray of this utility model.

[0025] The following are the labeling options in the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Immersion chamber; 3. Storage chamber; 4. Lifting assembly; 5. Tank body; 6. Tank bottom; 7. Drain outlet; 8. Locking element; 9. Hydraulic cylinder; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Connecting rod; 12. Moving assembly; 13. Slide rail; 14. Moving block; 15. Guide wheel; 16. Lead screw; 17. Motor; 18. Fixed block; 19. Sliding block; 20. Rotary drum; 21. Threaded rod; 22. Notch; 23. Drain pipe; 24. Valve; 25. Water tray; 26. Controller; 27. Locking block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Example 1:

[0027] Please see Figure 1-6 An automated grain soaking device for brewing includes a support frame 1, on which a controller 26 is mounted. The support frame 1 includes a frame and support legs. The frame is a rectangle formed by four rods connected end to end. Four support legs are provided and are evenly fixed to the bottom of the frame. A soaking chamber 2 is provided inside the support frame 1. A drain pipe 23 passes through the bottom of the soaking chamber 2. A valve 24 is installed on the drain pipe 23. The valve 24 is an electrically controlled valve and is electrically connected to the controller 26. The controller 26 controls the opening and closing of the valve 24 to facilitate the drainage of water from the soaking chamber 2. A water receiving tray 25 is provided on one side of the soaking chamber 2 to collect water falling from the chamber 3, preventing danger and avoiding the need for subsequent treatment.

[0028] The soaking chamber 2 has a storage chamber 3 inside, which slides vertically with the soaking chamber 2. The storage chamber 3 includes a body 5 and a bottom 6, with the bottom 6 hinged to the bottom of the body 5. The body 5 and bottom 6 have several evenly spaced drain holes 7, each 1-2 mm in diameter, to ensure water entry and prevent grain from falling out. The bottom of the body 5 has a locking element 8 for securing the bottom 6, which includes a fixing block 18, a sliding block 19, and a rotating cylinder 20. The threaded rod 21 and the fixed block 18 are arranged at the bottom of the side of the barrel body. The sliding block 19 is fixed on the side of the barrel bottom 6. The fixed block 18 and the sliding block 19 correspond to each other. The sides of the fixed block 18 and the sliding block 19 are respectively provided with a notch 22. The rotating cylinder 20 is rotatably arranged inside the notch 22 of the sliding block 19. The threaded rod 21 is located inside the rotating cylinder 20 and is threadedly engaged. One end of the threaded rod 21 is fixedly connected to a locking block 27. The locking block 27 and the upper end face of the fixed block 18 are in contact.

[0029] The grain is placed in the storage compartment 3 and then placed inside the soaking compartment 2 for soaking. Water from the soaking compartment 2 can enter the storage compartment 3 through the drain outlet 7. After the grain has been soaked for the appropriate time, the storage compartment 3 is removed by the lifting component 4. The grain can be removed without waiting for the water in the soaking compartment 2 to drain, which improves efficiency. The bottom 6 and the body 5 can be separated by opening the locking part 8, which makes it easy to pour out the grain from the storage compartment 3, thereby further improving efficiency.

[0030] A movable component 12 is mounted on the support 1. The movable component 12 includes a slide rail 13, a movable block 14, guide wheels 15, a lead screw 16, and a motor 17. Two slide rails 13 are symmetrically arranged on the support 1. The movable block 14 slides along the slide rails 13. Several guide wheels 15 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the movable block 14, and the guide wheels 15 and slide rails 13 are in rolling contact. The design of the guide wheels 15 and slide rails 13 reduces friction and ensures smooth movement of the movable block 14. The lead screw 16 is positioned between the two slide rails 13 and is parallel to them. The lead screw 16 passes through the movable block 14 and is threadedly engaged with it. The lead screw 16 is also in rotational contact with the support 1. The motor 17 is fixed to one end of the support 1, and its output end is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw 16. The motor 17 is electrically connected to a controller 26. A stabilizing device is provided on one side of the lead screw 16. The stabilizer bar is fixedly connected to the support 1 at both ends. The stabilizer bar passes through the moving block 14 and is slidably engaged with the moving block 14. The moving block 14 is equipped with a lifting assembly 4, which includes a hydraulic cylinder 9, a connecting plate 10, and connecting rods 11. The hydraulic cylinder 9 is vertically arranged on the moving block 14 and is electrically connected to the controller 26. The output end of the hydraulic cylinder 9 passes through the moving block 14, and the connecting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 9. Several connecting rods 11 are provided, and the several connecting rods 11 are evenly arranged on one end of the outer side of the barrel 5. The axial direction of the connecting rods 11 is parallel to the axial direction of the barrel 5. One end of the several connecting rods 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate 10. The hydraulic cylinder 9 drives the connecting plate 10 to move, and the connecting plate 10 drives the several connecting rods 11 to move synchronously. The connecting rods 11 will drive the storage compartment 3 to move. The design of the several connecting rods 11 can ensure the stability of the storage compartment 3 under force.

[0031] Working principle:

[0032] During use, the controller 26 keeps the valve 24 closed. When grain is added into the storage compartment 3, external water is also added into the soaking compartment 2 through the water pipe. This simultaneous process improves efficiency. After the grain is added, the controller 26 controls the hydraulic cylinder 9 to extend. The hydraulic cylinder 9 drives the connecting plate 10 and the connecting rod 11 to move downwards, thereby moving the storage compartment 3 into the soaking compartment 2. Water enters the storage compartment 3 through the drain port 7, thus soaking the grain inside the storage compartment 3. The soaking time can be set on the controller 26. After the time is up, the controller 26 will automatically control the hydraulic cylinder 9 to reset, moving the storage compartment 3 out of the soaking compartment 2. At the same time, the controller 26 will control the valve 24 to open, draining the water from the soaking compartment 2 through the drain pipe 23. The next step can be performed without waiting for all the water in the soaking compartment 2 to drain, thus improving efficiency.

[0033] When the hydraulic cylinder 9 returns to its initial position, the controller 26 will control the motor 17 to start. The motor 17 will drive the lead screw 16 to rotate. The lead screw 16 and the moving block 14 are connected by a thread. When the lead screw 16 rotates, it will drive the moving block 14 to move. The moving block 14, through the cooperation of the guide wheel 15 and the slide rail 13, moves the storage compartment 3 above the water receiving tray 25. The excess water inside the storage compartment 3 will fall into the water receiving tray 25 under the action of gravity, and the water receiving tray 25 will have the effect of storage.

[0034] The external collection box is placed at the bottom of the storage compartment 3. The threaded rod 21 is rotated. The threaded engagement between the threaded rod 21 and the rotating drum 20 causes the locking block 27 to move when the threaded rod 21 rotates, reducing the clamping force of the locking block 27 and the sliding block 19 on the fixed block 18. The locking block 27 is pushed by external force, and the locking block 27 causes the threaded rod 21 to move out of the recess 22 of the fixed block 18, thereby removing the restriction at one end of the bucket bottom 6. The bucket bottom 6 rotates, and the bucket body 5 is exposed at the bottom. The grain inside the bucket body 5 falls into the external collection box under its own gravity, completing the feeding.

Claims

1. An automated grain steeping device for brewing, characterized by: The device includes a support (1), a soaking chamber (2) is provided inside the support (1), a storage chamber (3) is provided inside the soaking chamber (2), the storage chamber (3) and the soaking chamber (2) are in a sliding fit, a lifting component (4) is provided on the support (1), the output end of the lifting component (4) is connected to the storage chamber (3), the storage chamber (3) includes a barrel body (5) and a barrel bottom (6), the barrel bottom (6) is hinged to the bottom of the barrel body (5), the barrel body (5) and the barrel bottom (6) are evenly provided with a number of drain outlets (7), and a locking component (8) for fixing the barrel bottom (6) is provided at the bottom of the barrel body (5).

2. The automated grain steeping device for brewing beer according to claim 1, wherein: The lifting assembly (4) includes a hydraulic cylinder (9), a connecting plate (10), and connecting rods (11). The hydraulic cylinder (9) is arranged vertically, and the connecting plate (10) is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (9). A plurality of connecting rods (11) are provided, and the plurality of connecting rods (11) are evenly arranged on one end of the outer side of the barrel body (5). The axial direction of the connecting rods (11) is parallel to the axial direction of the barrel body (5). One end of the plurality of connecting rods (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate (10).

3. The automated grain steeping device for brewing beer of claim 1, wherein: The lifting assembly (4) and the support (1) are connected by a moving assembly (12). The moving assembly (12) includes a slide rail (13), a moving block (14), guide wheels (15), a lead screw (16), and a motor (17). There are two slide rails (13), which are symmetrically arranged on the support (1). The moving block (14) is slidably arranged on the slide rail (13). There are several guide wheels (15), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the moving block (14). On one side, the guide wheel (15) and the slide rail (13) are in rolling engagement. The lead screw (16) is arranged between the two slide rails (13) and the lead screw (16) and the two slide rails (13) are parallel to each other. The lead screw (16) passes through the moving block (14) and the lead screw (16) and the moving block (14) are in threaded engagement. The lead screw (16) and the bracket (1) are in rotational engagement. The motor (17) is fixed at one end of the bracket (1) and the output end of the motor (17) is fixedly connected to one end of the lead screw (16).

4. The automated grain soaking apparatus for brewing according to claim 1, wherein: The locking component (8) includes a fixing block (18), a sliding block (19), a rotating cylinder (20), and a threaded rod (21). The fixing block (18) is arranged at the bottom of the side of the barrel, and the sliding block (19) is fixed to the side of the bottom (6) of the barrel. The fixing block (18) and the sliding block (19) correspond to each other. The sides of the fixing block (18) and the sliding block (19) are respectively provided with a notch (22). The rotating cylinder (20) is rotatably arranged inside the notch (22) of the sliding block (19). The threaded rod (21) is located inside the rotating cylinder (20) and is threadedly engaged. One end of the threaded rod (21) is fixedly connected to a locking block (27). The upper end faces of the locking block (27) and the fixing block (18) are in contact.

5. The automated grain soaking apparatus for brewing according to claim 1, wherein: A drain pipe (23) is installed at the bottom of the soaking chamber (2), and a valve (24) is installed on the drain pipe (23).

6. An automated grain soaking device for brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water receiving tray (25) is provided on one side of the soaking chamber (2).

7. The automated grain soaking apparatus for brewing according to claim 3, wherein: A controller (26) is installed on the bracket (1), and the moving component (12) and the lifting component (4) are both electrically connected to the controller (26).

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