Horizontal rotary fermentation tank

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fermentation tanks, and discloses a horizontal type rotary fermentation tank which comprises a bottom plate and a fermentation tank body, the fermentation tank body is located above the bottom plate, a supporting inclined mechanism is arranged at the top of the bottom plate, the bottom plate is connected with the fermentation tank body through the supporting inclined mechanism, and the bottom plate is connected with the fermentation tank body through the supporting inclined mechanism. The supporting inclination mechanism comprises a sliding plate, a guiding assembly, a fixing box, two threaded sleeves, two threaded rods, two hinge bases, a first mounting base, a driving assembly and a supporting assembly. According to the utility model, the fermentation tank body can be rotated by a certain angle by arranging the supporting inclined mechanism when pickled vegetables are discharged, namely the inner side of the fermentation tank body is in an inclined state during discharging, so that the pickled vegetables can be discharged more conveniently, and meanwhile, the pickled vegetables can be completely discharged as much as possible; the conditions that the residual pickled vegetables influence the pickling of the pickled vegetables next time and corrode the interior of the fermentation tank body are avoided as much as possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fermentation tank technology, and in particular to a horizontal rotary fermentation tank. Background Technology

[0002] A horizontal rotary fermentation tank is a type of horizontal tank that can rotate around its central axis. In the production of pickled vegetables, the pickled vegetables need to be fully fermented. The fermentation process is generally carried out using a horizontal rotary fermentation tank. The rotation of the horizontal rotary fermentation tank allows the pickled vegetables inside to flow fully, thereby improving the fermentation efficiency of the pickled vegetables.

[0003] However, after fermentation is complete, the pickled vegetables in existing horizontal rotary fermenters need to be discharged from inside. The discharge pipe of the fermenter is usually directly connected to the outside. During discharge, the lowest point of the inner wall is parallel to the top of the discharge pipe, which will cause some material to remain at the lowest point of the inner wall. This material will affect the pickling of the next batch of vegetables and thus affect the production quality of the pickled vegetables. Therefore, a horizontal rotary fermenter is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Purpose of the utility model

[0005] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a horizontal rotary fermentation tank. By setting a supporting tilting mechanism, the fermentation tank body can be rotated at a certain angle when discharging pickled vegetables. This makes the inner side of the fermentation tank body tilted during the discharge process, making it easier to discharge the pickled vegetables. At the same time, it also ensures that the pickled vegetables are discharged as completely as possible, minimizing the possibility of residual pickled vegetables affecting the next batch of pickling and causing corrosion to the inside of the fermentation tank body. It has the advantages of more complete discharge.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] This utility model provides a horizontal rotary fermenter, including a bottom plate and a fermenter body. The fermenter body is located above the bottom plate, and a supporting tilting mechanism is provided on the top of the bottom plate. The bottom plate is connected to the fermenter body through the supporting tilting mechanism.

[0008] The supporting tilting mechanism includes a sliding plate, a guide assembly, a fixed box, two threaded sleeves, two threaded rods, two hinge seats, a first mounting seat, a drive assembly, and a support assembly. The sliding plate is slidably connected to the top of the base plate. The guide assembly is located at the bottom of the sliding plate. The fixed box is located at the top of the base plate. Both threaded sleeves are rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the fixed box and extend to its top. The two threaded rods are threadedly connected to the inside of the two threaded sleeves. The first mounting seat is located on the outside of the fermenter body. Both hinge seats are located at the bottom of the first mounting seat. The top ends of the two threaded rods are hinged to the inside of the two hinge seats. The drive assembly is located inside the fixed box, and the output end of the drive assembly is connected to the threaded sleeves. The support assembly is located at the top of the sliding plate.

[0009] Preferably, the guide assembly includes two T-shaped grooves and two T-shaped blocks. The two T-shaped grooves are both located on the top of the base plate, and the two T-shaped blocks are both located on the bottom of the sliding plate. The two T-shaped blocks are slidably connected to the interior of the two T-shaped grooves.

[0010] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a dual-head servo motor, two rotating shafts, two driving bevel gears, two driven bevel gears, and two support plates. The dual-head servo motor is located on the inner bottom wall of the fixed box. The two rotating shafts are respectively located on the two output shafts of the dual-head servo motor. The two driving bevel gears are respectively located at opposite ends of the two rotating shafts. The two driven bevel gears are respectively located on the outer sides of the two threaded sleeves. The two driving bevel gears mesh with the two driven bevel gears. The two support plates are both located on the inner bottom wall of the fixed box. The two rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the interior of the two support plates.

[0011] Preferably, the support assembly includes two vertical plates, two rotating rods, and a second mounting base. The two vertical plates are both located on the top of the sliding plate, the two rotating rods are respectively located on opposite sides of the two vertical plates, and the second mounting base is located on the outside of the fermenter body. The opposite ends of the two rotating rods are respectively connected to the front and back of the second mounting base.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the fermenter body is connected to a feed pipe, the top of the feed pipe is detachably connected to a sealing cap, the left side of the fermenter body is connected to a discharge pipe, the outside of the fermenter body is provided with a pressure relief valve connected to its interior, and the inside of the fermenter body is provided with a rotating mechanism.

[0013] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a motor base, a rotary motor, two limiting rings, and two limiting grooves. The motor base is located on the right side of the first mounting base, and the rotary motor is located on the top of the motor base. The output end of the motor base is connected to the circular part on the right side of the fermentation tank body. The outer side of the fermentation tank body is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first mounting base and the inner side of the second mounting base. Both limiting rings are located on the outer side of the fermentation tank body, and the two limiting grooves are respectively opened on the inner side of the first mounting base and the inner side of the second mounting base. The two limiting rings are slidably connected to the inside of the two limiting grooves.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] This horizontal rotary fermentation tank, by setting up a support tilting mechanism, allows the fermentation tank body to rotate at a certain angle when discharging pickled vegetables. This tilts the inner side of the fermentation tank body during discharge, making it easier to discharge the pickled vegetables and ensuring that they are discharged as completely as possible. This minimizes the possibility of residual pickled vegetables affecting the next batch of pickling and causing corrosion to the inside of the fermentation tank body. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a horizontal rotary fermenter proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a support tilting mechanism in a horizontal rotary fermenter proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the bottom plate, sliding plate, and guide assembly of a horizontal rotary fermenter proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a support component in a horizontal rotary fermenter proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Base plate; 2. Support tilting mechanism; 21. Sliding plate; 22. Guide assembly; 221. T-slot; 222. T-block; 23. Fixing box; 24. Threaded sleeve; 25. Threaded rod; 26. Hinge seat; 27. First mounting seat; 28. Drive assembly; 281. Dual-head servo motor; 282. Rotating shaft; 283. Driving bevel gear; 284. Driven bevel gear; 285. Support plate; 29. ​​Support assembly; 291. Vertical plate; 292. Rotating rod; 293. Second mounting seat; 3. Fermentation tank body; 4. Feed pipe; 5. Discharge pipe; 6. Pressure relief valve; 7. Rotation mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this utility model and for 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. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, such as welding, riveting, or bonding; it can also be a detachable connection, such as threaded connection, keyed connection, or pin connection; or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention proposes a horizontal rotary fermenter, which includes a bottom plate 1 and a fermenter body 3. The fermenter body 3 is located above the bottom plate 1. A supporting tilting mechanism 2 is provided on the top of the bottom plate 1. The bottom plate 1 is connected to the fermenter body 3 through the supporting tilting mechanism 2.

[0025] In this invention, the fermentation tank body 3 is used to place and ferment pickled vegetables. The bottom plate 1 and the supporting tilting mechanism 2 support the fermentation tank body 3 to ensure its stability when placed. After the pickling is completed, the supporting tilting mechanism 2 allows the fermentation tank body 3 to tilt, which makes it easier to drain the pickled vegetables from the fermentation tank body 3. This also ensures that the pickled vegetables inside the fermentation tank body 3 are drained as cleanly as possible, reducing the impact of residual pickled vegetables inside the fermentation tank body 3 on the next pickling process and minimizing the corrosion of the fermentation tank body 3 by the residual pickled vegetables.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the supporting tilting mechanism 2 includes a sliding plate 21, a guide assembly 22, a fixed box 23, two threaded sleeves 24, two threaded rods 25, two hinge seats 26, a first mounting seat 27, a drive assembly 28, and a support assembly 29. The sliding plate 21 is slidably connected to the top of the base plate 1, the guide assembly 22 is disposed at the bottom of the sliding plate 21, the fixed box 23 is disposed at the top of the base plate 1, the two threaded sleeves 24 are rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the fixed box 23 and extend to its top, the two threaded rods 25 are respectively threadedly connected to the inside of the two threaded sleeves 24, the first mounting seat 27 is disposed on the outside of the fermenter body 3, the two hinge seats 26 are respectively disposed at the bottom of the first mounting seat 27, the top ends of the two threaded rods 25 are respectively hinged to the inside of the two hinge seats 26, the drive assembly 28 is disposed inside the fixed box 23, the output end of the drive assembly 28 is connected to the threaded sleeves 24, and the support assembly 29 is disposed at the top of the sliding plate 21.

[0027] It should be noted that the base plate 1 and the support assembly 29 can support the left end of the fermenter body 3, while the drive assembly 28 can rotate the two threaded sleeves 24. Since the two threaded rods 25 are respectively connected to the two hinge seats 26, the two threaded rods 25 will not rotate. When the two threaded sleeves 24 rotate, the two threaded rods 25 will move upward or downward under the action of the threaded thrust. Under the action of the two hinge seats 26, the two threaded rods 25 will lift the right side of the fermenter body 3, so that the fermenter body 3 will rotate around the support assembly 29 as the center. During the rotation, the left side of the fermenter body 3 will gradually move to the right, thereby driving the sliding plate 21 and the support assembly 29 to move to the right, avoiding the threaded rods 25 from getting stuck with the hinge seats 26. At the same time, the guide assembly 22 can guide the sliding plate 21 to ensure the stability of the sliding plate 21 during movement, and further ensure the stability of the support assembly 29 during movement, so that it will not deviate or get stuck.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, the guide assembly 22 includes two T-shaped grooves 221 and two T-shaped blocks 222. The two T-shaped grooves 221 are both opened on the top of the base plate 1, and the two T-shaped blocks 222 are both disposed on the bottom of the sliding plate 21. The two T-shaped blocks 222 are slidably connected to the inside of the two T-shaped grooves 221 respectively.

[0029] It should be noted that the two T-slots 221 and the two T-blocks 222 can limit and guide the sliding plate 21, ensuring the stability of the sliding plate 21's movement and preventing the sliding plate 21 from detaching from the base plate 1 during movement, thereby ensuring the stability of the sliding plate 21 and the support assembly 29 during operation.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, the drive assembly 28 includes a dual-head servo motor 281, two rotating shafts 282, two driving bevel gears 283, two driven bevel gears 284, and two support plates 285. The dual-head servo motor 281 is located on the inner bottom wall of the fixed box 23. The two rotating shafts 282 are respectively located on the two output shafts of the dual-head servo motor 281. The two driving bevel gears 283 are respectively located at opposite ends of the two rotating shafts 282. The two driven bevel gears 284 are respectively located on the outer sides of the two threaded sleeves 24. The two driving bevel gears 283 mesh with the two driven bevel gears 284 respectively. The two support plates 285 are both located on the inner bottom wall of the fixed box 23. The two rotating shafts 282 are rotatably connected to the inside of the two support plates 285 respectively.

[0031] It should be noted that when the dual-head servo motor 281 is started, the two output shafts of the dual-head servo motor 281 will drive the two rotating shafts 282 to rotate respectively. The two rotating shafts 282 will drive the two active bevel gears 283 to rotate respectively. The two active bevel gears 283 will drive the two meshing driven bevel gears 284 to rotate respectively. The two driven bevel gears 284 will drive the two threaded sleeves 24 to rotate respectively. The two support plates 285 can support the two rotating shafts 282 respectively, ensuring the stability of the two rotating shafts 282 during rotation.

[0032] In addition, because the two driving bevel gears 283 are symmetrically arranged, the two threaded sleeves 24 rotate in opposite directions when they rotate. At this time, the outer threads of the two threaded rods 25 are opposite, which ensures that when the two threaded sleeves 24 rotate, the two threaded rods 25 will move upward or downward simultaneously under the action of the thread thrust.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the support assembly 29 includes two vertical plates 291, two rotating rods 292, and a second mounting base 293. The two vertical plates 291 are both located on the top of the sliding plate 21, the two rotating rods 292 are respectively located on opposite sides of the two vertical plates 291, and the second mounting base 293 is located on the outside of the fermenter body 3. The opposite ends of the two rotating rods 292 are respectively connected to the front and back sides of the second mounting base 293.

[0034] It should be noted that the left end of the fermenter body 3 can be supported by the two vertical plates 291, the two rotating rods 292 and the second mounting base 293, and at the same time, the fermenter body 3 can be rotated under the action of the two rotating rods 292 and the second mounting base 293.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, the top of the fermenter body 3 is connected to a feed pipe 4, the top of the feed pipe 4 is detachably connected to a sealing pipe cover, the left side of the fermenter body 3 is connected to a discharge pipe 5, a pressure relief valve 6 is provided on the outside of the fermenter body 3 and communicates with its interior, and a rotating mechanism 7 is provided inside the fermenter body 3.

[0036] It should be noted that the material can be fed into the fermentation tank body 3 through the feed pipe 4, and the sealing pipe cover ensures the sealing of the feed pipe 4, further ensuring the sealing of the fermentation tank body 3. When the fermentation inside the fermentation tank body 3 produces gas, resulting in a large gas pressure inside the fermentation tank body 3, the gas inside the fermentation tank body 3 can be discharged through the pressure relief valve 6 to avoid other major problems inside the fermentation tank body 3. The fermented pickled vegetables can be discharged through the discharge pipe 5. The rotating mechanism 7 can make the fermentation tank body 3 rotate, thereby making the pickled vegetables inside flow and improving the pickling efficiency.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the rotating mechanism 7 includes a motor base, a rotary motor, two limiting rings, and two limiting grooves. The motor base is located on the right side of the first mounting base 27, and the rotary motor is located on the top of the motor base. The output end of the motor base is connected to the circular part on the right side of the fermenter body 3. The outer side of the fermenter body 3 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first mounting base 27 and the inner side of the second mounting base 293. Both limiting rings are located on the outer side of the fermenter body 3, and the two limiting grooves are respectively opened on the inner side of the first mounting base 27 and the inner side of the second mounting base 293. The two limiting rings are slidably connected to the inside of the two limiting grooves.

[0038] It should be noted that when the rotary motor is started, the rotary motor will drive the fermenter body 3 to rotate. The two limiting rings and two limiting grooves can not only limit the fermenter body 3, but also support it when the fermenter body 3 rotates, ensuring that the fermenter body 3 can be stably located inside the first mounting base 27 and the second mounting base 293 when rotating, and preventing the fermenter body 3 from falling off when rotating.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, a controller is provided on the top of the base plate 1. The dual-head servo motor 281, the pressure relief valve 6, and the rotary motor are all electrically connected to the controller. The dual-head servo motor 281, the pressure relief valve 6, and the rotary motor can be controlled by the controller.

[0040] It should be noted that when the fermentation of the pickled vegetables is complete and it is necessary to discharge them, the fermentation tank body 3 should be rotated so that the discharge pipe 5 is at its lowest point on the left. At this time, rotating the fermentation tank body 3 will create an angle between the inner side of the fermentation tank body 3 and the discharge pipe 5, which will make it easier to discharge the pickled vegetables and also ensure that the pickled vegetables are discharged as completely as possible, so as to avoid residual pickled vegetables affecting the next pickling process and causing corrosion to the inside of the fermentation tank body 3.

[0041] 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 horizontal rotary fermenter, comprising a bottom plate (1) and a fermenter body (3), wherein the fermenter body (3) is located above the bottom plate (1), characterized in that, The bottom plate (1) is provided with a support tilting mechanism (2) at the top, and the bottom plate (1) is connected to the fermentation tank body (3) through the support tilting mechanism (2); The supporting tilting mechanism (2) includes a sliding plate (21), a guide assembly (22), a fixed box (23), two threaded sleeves (24), two threaded rods (25), two hinge seats (26), a first mounting seat (27), a drive assembly (28), and a support assembly (29). The sliding plate (21) is slidably connected to the top of the base plate (1), the guide assembly (22) is disposed at the bottom of the sliding plate (21), the fixed box (23) is disposed at the top of the base plate (1), and the two threaded sleeves (24) are rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the fixed box (23) and extend to it. At the top, the two threaded rods (25) are respectively threaded to the inside of the two threaded sleeves (24). The first mounting seat (27) is located on the outside of the fermenter body (3). The two hinge seats (26) are located at the bottom of the first mounting seat (27). The top ends of the two threaded rods (25) are respectively hinged to the inside of the two hinge seats (26). The drive assembly (28) is located inside the fixed box (23). The output end of the drive assembly (28) is connected to the threaded sleeve (24). The support assembly (29) is located on the top of the sliding plate (21).

2. A horizontal rotating fermenter according to claim 1, wherein The guide assembly (22) includes two T-shaped grooves (221) and two T-shaped blocks (222). The two T-shaped grooves (221) are both located on the top of the base plate (1), and the two T-shaped blocks (222) are both located on the bottom of the sliding plate (21). The two T-shaped blocks (222) are slidably connected to the inside of the two T-shaped grooves (221).

3. A horizontal rotating fermenter according to claim 1, wherein The drive assembly (28) includes a dual-head servo motor (281), two rotating shafts (282), two driving bevel gears (283), two driven bevel gears (284), and two support plates (285). The dual-head servo motor (281) is located on the inner bottom wall of the fixed box (23). The two rotating shafts (282) are respectively located on the two output shafts of the dual-head servo motor (281). The two driving bevel gears (283) are respectively located at opposite ends of the two rotating shafts (282). The two driven bevel gears (284) are respectively located on the outer sides of the two threaded sleeves (24). The two driving bevel gears (283) mesh with the two driven bevel gears (284). The two support plates (285) are both located on the inner bottom wall of the fixed box (23). The two rotating shafts (282) are rotatably connected to the inside of the two support plates (285).

4. A horizontal rotating fermenter according to claim 1, wherein The support assembly (29) includes two vertical plates (291), two rotating rods (292), and a second mounting base (293). The two vertical plates (291) are both located on the top of the sliding plate (21), and the two rotating rods (292) are respectively located on opposite sides of the two vertical plates (291). The second mounting base (293) is located on the outside of the fermenter body (3), and the opposite ends of the two rotating rods (292) are respectively connected to the front and back of the second mounting base (293).

5. A horizontal rotating fermenter according to claim 4, wherein The top of the fermenter body (3) is connected to a feed pipe (4), and the top of the feed pipe (4) is detachably connected to a sealing pipe cover. The left side of the fermenter body (3) is connected to a discharge pipe (5). A pressure relief valve (6) connected to the inside of the fermenter body (3) is provided on the outside of the fermenter body (3). A rotating mechanism (7) is provided inside the fermenter body (3).

6. A horizontal rotating fermenter according to claim 5, wherein The rotating mechanism (7) includes a motor base, a rotary motor, two limiting rings, and two limiting grooves. The motor base is located on the right side of the first mounting base (27), and the rotary motor is located on the top of the motor base. The output end of the motor base is connected to the circular part on the right side of the fermentation tank body (3). The outer side of the fermentation tank body (3) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first mounting base (27) and the inner side of the second mounting base (293). The two limiting rings are located on the outer side of the fermentation tank body (3), and the two limiting grooves are respectively opened on the inner side of the first mounting base (27) and the inner side of the second mounting base (293). The two limiting rings are slidably connected to the inside of the two limiting grooves.

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