Vinegar processing and sterilizing equipment
By combining a temperature control system with a jacketed heating wire and a temperature sensor, along with a spiral coil and forced circulation coolant, the problems of inconvenient control and slow cooling in traditional vinegar processing sterilization equipment are solved. This achieves uniform heating and rapid cooling of vinegar, maintaining its acidity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANXI YOUZHIWEI FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional vinegar processing sterilization equipment relies on manual adjustment of steam valves, which is inconvenient to control. Natural cooling after sterilization takes a long time, and acetic acid is volatile, leading to a decrease in acidity.
It employs a jacketed heating wire combined with a temperature sensor and controller for precise temperature control, and is equipped with a stirring element to ensure uniform heating of the vinegar solution; it uses a spiral rising coil and forced circulation coolant (ethylene glycol solution) for rapid cooling.
It achieves precise temperature control and rapid cooling, avoids local overheating of the vinegar liquid, improves cooling efficiency, reduces acetic acid evaporation, and maintains the acidity of the vinegar.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sterilization equipment technology, specifically referring to a sterilization equipment for vinegar processing. Background Technology
[0002] In the vinegar production process, sterilization is a crucial step in ensuring product hygiene and safety. Traditional sterilization equipment often uses steam jacketed kettles or high-temperature instantaneous sterilizers.
[0003] However, it has the following drawbacks: it relies on manual adjustment of steam valves, which is inconvenient to control, and the natural cooling after sterilization takes a long time, and the acetic acid is volatile, which leads to a decrease in acidity. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that traditional sterilization equipment relies on manual adjustment of steam valves, which is inconvenient to control, and the natural cooling time after sterilization is relatively long, while acetic acid is easily volatilized, leading to a decrease in acidity.
[0005] To achieve the above functions, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A vinegar processing sterilization equipment includes a sterilization kettle, the bottom end of which is provided with a discharge port, a valve is provided on the discharge port, a conveying pipe is detachably connected to the discharge port through a flange, a cooling cylinder is provided at the end of the conveying pipe, a spirally rising coil is provided inside the cooling cylinder, one end of the coil is connected to the conveying pipe, the other end of the coil extends from the top of the cooling cylinder, and a cooling component is provided on the cooling cylinder.
[0006] Preferably, the cooling component includes a circulating pump and a cooler. The side wall of the cooling cylinder is provided with a support plate. The circulating pump is located on the support plate, and the cooler is located on the support plate. The input end of the circulating pump is located inside the cooling cylinder, and the output end of the circulating pump is connected to the cooler. The output end of the cooler is connected to the top of the cooling cylinder.
[0007] Preferably, the sterilizer has a jacketed structure, with a heating wire wound inside the jacket. A temperature sensor is provided on the inner side wall of the sterilizer, and a controller and a display screen are provided on the side wall of the sterilizer. The display screen is connected to the controller via a signal, and the controller is electrically connected to the heating wire via a relay. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the controller.
[0008] Preferably, the top of the sterilizer is detachably provided with a lid by bolts, and the lid is provided with a stirring component. The stirring component includes a drive motor, a paddle rod and a paddle blade. The drive motor is located on the lid, the top end of the paddle rod rotates through the lid and is connected to the output end of the drive motor, and the paddle blade is located on the paddle rod.
[0009] Preferably, the outer wall of the cooling cylinder is provided with heat exchange fins.
[0010] Preferably, the top of the cooling cylinder is detachably provided with a cylinder cover, and the cylinder cover is provided with a feed inlet and a pressure relief valve.
[0011] The beneficial effects achieved by adopting the above-described structure are as follows:
[0012] 1. The temperature is conveniently controlled by a jacketed heating wire combined with a temperature sensor and controller. The stirring element design ensures that the vinegar is heated evenly and is less prone to local overheating.
[0013] 2. The spiral rising coil design extends the heat exchange path, and together with the heat exchange fins and forced circulation coolant (ethylene glycol solution), it improves the cooling effect. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0018] The components are as follows: 1. Sterilization vessel; 2. Discharge port; 3. Valve; 4. Conveying pipe; 5. Cooling cylinder; 6. Coil; 7. Cooling component; 8. Circulating pump; 9. Cooler; 10. Support plate; 11. Heating wire; 12. Temperature sensor; 13. Controller; 14. Display screen; 15. Vessel lid; 16. Stirring component; 17. Drive motor; 18. Paddle rod; 19. Paddle blade; 20. Heat exchange fins; 21. Cylinder cover; 22. Feed port; 23. Pressure relief valve. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0021] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention discloses a vinegar processing sterilization device, including a sterilization kettle 1. The bottom end of the sterilization kettle 1 is provided with a discharge port 2. A valve 3 is provided on the discharge port 2. A conveying pipe 4 is detachably connected to the discharge port 2 via a flange. A cooling cylinder 5 is provided at the end of the conveying pipe 4. A spirally rising coil 6 is provided inside the cooling cylinder 5. One end of the coil 6 is connected to the conveying pipe 4, and the other end of the coil 6 extends from the top of the cooling cylinder 5. A cooling element 7 is provided on the cooling cylinder 5. Cooling liquid (ethylene glycol solution) is added into the cooling cylinder 5. The sterilized vinegar enters the coil 6 through the discharge port 2. The spirally rising design of the coil 6 extends the heat exchange path and improves the cooling effect of the vinegar.
[0022] like Figure 2 and 4 As shown, the cooling component 7 includes a circulating pump 8 and a cooler 9. The side wall of the cooling cylinder 5 is provided with a support plate 10. The circulating pump 8 is located on the support plate 10, and the cooler 9 is located on the support plate 10. The input end of the circulating pump 8 is located inside the cooling cylinder 5, and the output end of the circulating pump 8 is connected to the cooler 9. The output end of the cooler 9 is connected to the top of the cooling cylinder 5. When the circulating pump 8 and the cooler 9 are started, the coolant in the cooling cylinder 5 is wrapped around the outer wall of the coil 6. The coolant is cooled and discharged after spiraling upward in the coil 6.
[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, the sterilizer 1 has a jacketed structure. A heating wire 11 is wound inside the jacket of the sterilizer 1. A temperature sensor 12 is installed on the inner wall of the sterilizer 1. A controller 13 and a display screen 14 are installed on the side wall of the sterilizer 1. The display screen 14 is signal-connected to the controller 13. The controller 13 is electrically connected to the heating wire 11 via a relay. The temperature sensor 12 is electrically connected to the controller 13. First, the target temperature is set through the display screen 14. After startup, the controller 13 energizes the heating wire 11 via the relay. The temperature sensor 12 on the inner wall monitors the temperature in real time and transmits the data to the controller 13. The controller 13 compares the real-time temperature with the target temperature and controls the on / off state of the heating wire 11 and the heating power accordingly.
[0024] like Figure 3As shown, the top of the sterilizer 1 is detachably equipped with a lid 15 by bolts. The lid 15 is equipped with a stirring component 16, which includes a drive motor 17, a paddle rod 18, and a paddle blade 19. The drive motor 17 is located on the lid 15. The top end of the paddle rod 18 rotates through the lid 15 and is connected to the output end of the drive motor 17. The paddle blade 19 is located on the paddle rod 18. When the drive motor 17 is started, the paddle rod 18 is driven to rotate, and the paddle blade 19 stirs the vinegar liquid inside the sterilizer 1 to avoid local overheating.
[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the outer wall of the cooling cylinder 5 is provided with heat exchange fins 20, and the top of the cooling cylinder 5 is provided with a detachable cylinder cover 21. The cylinder cover 21 is provided with a feed inlet 22 and a pressure relief valve 23.
[0026] In practical use, open the lid 15, pour the vinegar to be sterilized into the sterilizing vessel 1, and then close the lid 15.
[0027] The heating temperature is set by display screen 14, the controller 13 starts heating by heating wire 11, the stirring element 16 works, the temperature sensor 12 provides real-time feedback data, and the controller 13 dynamically adjusts the power of heating wire 11 to heat and sterilize the vinegar solution.
[0028] After sterilization, open valve 3 at outlet 2. The vinegar solution enters coil 6 through conveying pipe 4. Start circulating pump 8 and cooler 9. The coolant in cooling cylinder 5 surrounds the outer wall of coil 6. The vinegar solution is cooled as it spirals upward in coil 6 before being discharged.
[0029] Remove the cylinder cover 21 and flange, and flush the coil with a food-grade citric acid solution.
[0030] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A food vinegar processing sterilization apparatus comprising a sterilization kettle (1), characterized in that: The sterilizer (1) has a discharge port (2) at its bottom end. A valve (3) is provided on the discharge port (2). A conveying pipe (4) is detachably connected to the discharge port (2) via a flange. A cooling cylinder (5) is provided at the end of the conveying pipe (4). A spiral coil (6) is provided inside the cooling cylinder (5). One end of the coil (6) is connected to the conveying pipe (4). The other end of the coil (6) extends from the top of the cooling cylinder (5). A cooling component (7) is provided on the cooling cylinder (5).
2. The food vinegar processing and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The cooling component (7) includes a circulating pump (8) and a cooler (9). The side wall of the cooling cylinder (5) is provided with a support plate (10). The circulating pump (8) is located on the support plate (10), and the cooler (9) is located on the support plate (10). The input end of the circulating pump (8) is located inside the cooling cylinder (5), and the output end of the circulating pump (8) is connected to the cooler (9). The output end of the cooler (9) is connected to the top of the cooling cylinder (5).
3. The food vinegar processing sterilization apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by: The sterilizer (1) is a jacketed structure. A heating wire (11) is wound inside the jacket of the sterilizer (1). A temperature sensor (12) is provided on the inner side wall of the sterilizer (1). A controller (13) and a display screen (14) are provided on the side wall of the sterilizer (1). The display screen (14) is connected to the controller (13) by signal. The controller (13) is electrically connected to the heating wire (11) through a relay. The temperature sensor (12) is electrically connected to the controller (13).
4. The food vinegar processing and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by: The sterilizer (1) is provided with a lid (15) that can be detached from the top by bolts. The lid (15) is provided with a stirring component (16). The stirring component (16) includes a drive motor (17), a paddle rod (18) and a paddle (19). The drive motor (17) is located on the lid (15). The top end of the paddle rod (18) rotates through the lid (15) and is connected to the output end of the drive motor (17). The paddle (19) is located on the paddle rod (18).
5. The apparatus for sterilizing food vinegar according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 4, wherein: The outer wall of the cooling cylinder (5) is provided with heat exchange fins (20).
6. The food vinegar processing and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by: The top of the cooling cylinder (5) is detachably provided with a cylinder cover (21), and the cylinder cover (21) is provided with a feed inlet (22) and a pressure relief valve (23).