Soaking device for stevioside production

Abstract

The utility model discloses a stevioside production soaking device which comprises a stevioside production soaking device body, and a sealing cover is fixedly mounted at the top of the stevioside production soaking device body. According to the stevioside production soaking device, stevioside is placed in the stevioside production soaking device body, then a user adds clean water and starts the motor, the output end of the motor drives the worm to rotate, the worm rotates to drive the worm gear to rotate, the worm gear rotates to drive the supporting rod to rotate, and the supporting rod rotates to drive the rotating disc to rotate; the rotating disc rotates to drive the connecting rod to rotate, the connecting rod rotates to pull the moving rod to move, the moving rod is made to turn over in a reciprocating mode with the fixing frame as the circle center, the moving rod drives the steel rope to move up and down, the steel rope can drive the pressurizing plate to move up and down, a stevioside raw material can be extruded, and the stevioside raw material and water can be fully mixed conveniently. And an existing direct soaking mode is replaced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steviol glycoside production technology, specifically to an soaking device for steviol glycoside production. Background Technology

[0002] Steviol glycosides are a novel type of natural sweetener extracted from the herbaceous plant Stevia rebaudiana (or Stevia rebaudiana leaf) of the Asteraceae family, and are hailed as the "world's third sugar source." The following provides a detailed introduction to their structure, physicochemical properties, characteristics, and components: Structure: They are a class of tetracyclic diterpenoid compounds, possessing the same structural unit—steviol. Different numbers of glucose, xylose, or rhamnose groups are linked at the C13 and C19 positions, resulting in steviol glycosides with varying flavors and physicochemical properties.

[0003] Stevioside production requires soaking treatment using soaking equipment. However, current stevioside soaking equipment has significant technical defects. Traditional processes typically use static soaking tanks for direct soaking, where the contact between steviol glycoside powder and water relies solely on natural diffusion. This results in low solid-liquid mixing efficiency, with the effective component extraction rate falling below 60% of the conventional process requirements. Specifically, this manifests as material settling and stratification, with the surface water and bottom raw material contact area decreasing over time. Furthermore, current equipment lacks an intermittent stirring module, making it impossible to accelerate molecular motion mechanically. This results in a single soaking cycle of 8-12 hours, severely restricting capacity expansion. This inefficient soaking method not only wastes energy but also causes some active ingredients to degrade due to prolonged exposure, ultimately affecting product yield and quality stability.

[0004] Therefore, the soaking device needs to be redesigned and modified to effectively prevent the phenomenon that long soaking time cannot quickly extract steviol glycosides. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an immersion device for steviol glycoside production, which has the advantages of efficient immersion and extrusion, and solves the obvious technical defects of current steviol glycoside immersion devices. In traditional processes, static immersion tanks are usually used for direct immersion operations, and the contact between steviol glycoside powder and water relies solely on natural diffusion, resulting in low solid-liquid mixing efficiency and an effective component extraction rate of less than 60% of the conventional process requirements.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an immersion apparatus for steviol glycoside production, comprising an apparatus body, a sealing cover fixedly mounted on the top of the apparatus body, a limiting frame fixedly connected to the right side of the sealing cover, a support rod rotatably connected to the rear side of the inner wall of the limiting frame, a transmission assembly provided on the surface of the support rod, a fixing frame fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the sealing cover, a moving rod rotatably connected inside the fixing frame, and a pressing assembly provided inside the fixing frame.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the transmission assembly includes a rotating disk, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the support rod. A fixing groove is provided on the front side of the rotating disk, and a connecting rod is fixedly installed on the front side of the fixing groove. A worm gear is fixedly connected to the rear side of the support rod surface, and a worm is engaged with the top of the worm gear. A motor is fixedly installed on the right side of the worm, and the bottom of the motor is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting frame. The top of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the moving rod.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the extrusion assembly includes a steel rope, which is fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the moving rod. The bottom of the steel rope extends through to the bottom of the sealing cover, and an extrusion plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the steel rope.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a protective cover is fixedly installed on the rear side of the top of the limiting frame, and the protective cover is located outside the motor.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the number of fixing grooves is several, and the fixing grooves are evenly distributed in a straight line.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the top of the extrusion plate is provided with an opening, and the number of such openings is several.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a feed pipe is connected to the left side of the top of the sealing cover, and the feed pipe is located on the left side of the steel rope.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. This utility model involves placing steviol glycosides inside the steviol glycoside production soaking device. The user then adds water and starts the motor. The motor's output drives a worm gear to rotate, which in turn drives a worm wheel. The worm wheel, in turn, drives a support rod to rotate, which in turn drives a rotating disk. The rotating disk, in turn, drives a connecting rod to rotate, which in turn pulls a moving rod. This moving rod reciprocates around a fixed frame, causing a steel rope to move up and down. This movement, in turn, causes a pressure plate to move up and down, compressing the steviol glycoside raw material. This facilitates thorough mixing of the steviol glycoside raw material with water, replacing the existing direct soaking method. This allows for more thorough soaking and facilitates the extraction of steviol glycoside components.

[0015] 2. This utility model achieves effective transmission of the support rod through the setting of the transmission component, enabling the support rod to rotate smoothly. This transmission method has relatively high rotation efficiency, which can drive the rotating disk to perform continuous rotation. At the same time, the transmission component can also drive the connecting rod to move precisely, thereby improving the overall mechanical operation efficiency and ease of operation.

[0016] 3. By setting up the extrusion component, this utility model can apply an appropriate tensile force to the steel rope, so that the steel rope can effectively drive the extrusion plate to move back and forth. The movement of the extrusion plate enables it to effectively extrude steviol glycosides, thereby greatly improving the processing efficiency of steviol glycosides and making it more convenient and faster for users to use.

[0017] 4. This utility model provides comprehensive protection for the top of the motor by setting a protective cover. This design not only ensures the safe operation of the motor, but also effectively prevents damage to the motor caused by external factors, thereby extending the service life of the motor and ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire equipment.

[0018] 5. By setting a fixing groove, this utility model allows the connecting rod to be installed in different positions, thereby realizing flexible adjustment of the connecting rod transmission position. In addition, the design of the fixing groove also allows users to adjust the lifting range of the extrusion block, further improving the user's operational convenience and making the whole equipment more in line with diverse work needs.

[0019] 6. This utility model greatly facilitates the discharge process of steviol glycosides by setting an opening on the surface of the extrusion plate. This design not only makes the extrusion process smoother, but also fully squeezes out steviol glycosides, thereby effectively decomposing the steviol glycoside components, improving product quality, and also providing great convenience for users.

[0020] 7. By setting up a feed pipe, this utility model allows users to easily put steviol glycoside raw materials into the top of the sealed cap. This design not only improves the efficiency of raw material feeding, but also ensures the smoothness and convenience of the feeding process, greatly simplifying the processing operation process and making the entire processing process more efficient and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional rear view schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 The structure of this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 The structure of this utility model Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point B in the middle.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Stevioside production soaking device body; 2. Sealing cover; 3. Limiting frame; 4. Support rod; 5. Transmission assembly; 51. Rotary disk; 52. Fixed groove; 53. Connecting rod; 54. Worm gear; 55. Worm; 56. Motor; 6. Fixed frame; 7. Moving rod; 8. Extrusion assembly; 81. Steel rope; 82. Extrusion plate; 9. Protective cover; 10. Opening; 11. Feed pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention provides an immersion device for producing steviol glycosides, comprising a steviol glycoside production immersion device body 1, a sealing cover 2 fixedly installed on the top of the steviol glycoside production immersion device body 1, a limiting frame 3 fixedly connected to the right side of the sealing cover 2, a support rod 4 rotatably connected to the rear side of the inner wall of the limiting frame 3, a transmission component 5 provided on the surface of the support rod 4, a fixing frame 6 fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the sealing cover 2, a moving rod 7 rotatably connected inside the fixing frame 6, and a pressing component 8 provided inside the fixing frame 6.

[0029] refer to Figure 4 The transmission assembly 5 includes a rotating disk 51, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the support rod 4. A fixing groove 52 is provided on the front of the rotating disk 51, and a connecting rod 53 is fixedly installed on the front of the fixing groove 52. A worm gear 54 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the surface of the support rod 4. A worm 55 is meshed on the top of the worm gear 54. A motor 56 is fixedly installed on the right side of the worm 55. The bottom of the motor 56 is fixedly connected to the top of the limit frame 3, and the top of the connecting rod 53 is rotatably connected to the inside of the moving rod 7.

[0030] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the transmission component 5 enables effective transmission of the support rod 4, allowing the support rod 4 to rotate smoothly. This transmission method has relatively high rotation efficiency, which in turn drives the rotating disk 51 to perform continuous rotation. At the same time, the transmission component 5 can also drive the connecting rod 53 to move precisely, thereby improving the overall mechanical operating efficiency and ease of operation.

[0031] refer to Figure 1 The extrusion assembly 8 includes a steel rope 81, which is fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the moving rod 7. The bottom of the steel rope 81 extends through to the bottom of the sealing cover 2, and an extrusion plate 82 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the steel rope 81.

[0032] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the extrusion component 8, an appropriate tensile force can be applied to the steel rope 81, so that the steel rope 81 can effectively drive the extrusion plate 82 to move back and forth. The movement of the extrusion plate 82 enables it to effectively extrude steviol glycosides, thereby greatly improving the processing efficiency of steviol glycosides and making it more convenient and faster for users to use.

[0033] refer to Figure 4 A protective cover 9 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the top of the limit frame 3, and the protective cover 9 is located on the outside of the motor 56.

[0034] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting a protective cover 9, the top of the motor 56 is provided with comprehensive protection. This design not only ensures the safe operation of the motor 56, but also effectively prevents damage to the motor 56 caused by external factors, thereby extending the service life of the motor 56 and ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire equipment.

[0035] refer to Figure 4 There are several fixing slots 52, and the fixing slots 52 are evenly distributed in a straight line.

[0036] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the fixing groove 52, the connecting rod 53 can be installed in different positions, thereby realizing flexible adjustment of the transmission position of the connecting rod 53. In addition, the design of the fixing groove 52 also allows users to adjust the lifting range of the extrusion block, further improving the user's operational convenience and making the whole equipment more in line with diverse work needs.

[0037] refer to Figure 3 The top of the extrusion plate 82 has an opening 10, and the number of openings 10 is several.

[0038] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting an opening 10 on the surface of the extrusion plate 82, the discharge process of steviol glycosides is greatly facilitated. This design not only makes the extrusion process smoother, but also fully extrudes steviol glycosides, thereby effectively decomposing the components of steviol glycosides, improving the quality of the product, and also providing great convenience for users.

[0039] refer to Figure 1 The left side of the top of the sealing cover 2 is connected to the feed pipe 11, which is located to the left of the steel rope 81.

[0040] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the feed pipe 11, users can easily put the steviol glycoside raw material into the top of the sealing cover 2. This design not only improves the efficiency of raw material feeding, but also ensures the smoothness and convenience of the feeding process, greatly simplifies the processing operation process, and makes the whole processing process more efficient and convenient.

[0041] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When using this device, if the user needs to soak steviol glycosides, the user places the steviol glycosides into the body 1 of the steviol glycoside production soaking device, then adds clean water, and then starts the motor 56. The output end of the motor 56 drives the worm gear 55 to rotate, the worm gear 55 rotates, the worm wheel 54 rotates, the worm wheel 54 rotates, the support rod 4 rotates, the support rod 4 rotates, the rotating disk 51 rotates, the rotating disk 51 rotates, the connecting rod 53 rotates, and the connecting rod 53 rotates, pulling the moving rod 7 to move, so that the moving rod 7 reciprocates around the fixed frame 6. The moving rod 7 drives the steel rope 81 to move up and down, so that the steel rope 81 can drive the pressure plate to move up and down, which can squeeze the raw material of steviol glycosides, making it convenient for the raw material of steviol glycosides to be fully mixed with water, thereby achieving a highly efficient soaking effect.

[0042] In summary, this immersion device for steviol glycoside production, through the coordinated use of the following components—the device body 1, sealing cover 2, limiting frame 3, support rod 4, transmission assembly 5, rotating disk 51, fixed groove 52, connecting rod 53, worm gear 54, worm 55, motor 56, fixed frame 6, moving rod 7, extrusion assembly 8, steel rope 81, and extrusion plate 82—solves the significant technical defects of current steviol glycoside immersion devices. Traditional processes typically employ static immersion tanks for direct immersion, where the contact between steviol glycoside powder and water relies solely on natural diffusion, resulting in low solid-liquid mixing efficiency and an effective component extraction rate less than 60% of the conventional process requirements.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0044] 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 steeping device for steviol glycoside production, comprising a steeping device body for steviol glycoside production (1), characterized in that, A sealing cover (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the body (1) of the steviol glycoside production soaking device. A limiting frame (3) is fixedly connected to the right side of the sealing cover (2). A support rod (4) is rotatably connected to the rear side of the inner wall of the limiting frame (3). A transmission component (5) is provided on the surface of the support rod (4). A fixing frame (6) is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the sealing cover (2). A moving rod (7) is rotatably connected inside the fixing frame (6). An extrusion component (8) is provided inside the fixing frame (6).

2. The steeping device for steviol glycoside production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (5) includes a rotating disk (51), which is fixedly connected to the surface of the support rod (4). A fixing groove (52) is provided on the front side of the rotating disk (51). A connecting rod (53) is fixedly installed on the front side of the fixing groove (52). A worm gear (54) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the surface of the support rod (4). A worm (55) is meshed on the top of the worm gear (54). A motor (56) is fixedly installed on the right side of the worm (55). The bottom of the motor (56) is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting frame (3). The top of the connecting rod (53) is rotatably connected to the inside of the moving rod (7).

3. The steeping device for steviol glycoside production of claim 1, wherein: The extrusion assembly (8) includes a steel rope (81) which is fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the moving rod (7). The bottom of the steel rope (81) extends through to the bottom of the sealing cover (2), and an extrusion plate (82) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the steel rope (81).

4. The steeping device for steviol glycoside production according to claim 2, characterized in that: A protective cover (9) is fixedly installed on the rear side of the top of the limiting frame (3), and the protective cover (9) is located on the outside of the motor (56).

5. The steeping device for steviol glycoside production of claim 2, wherein: The number of the fixing grooves (52) is several, and the fixing grooves (52) are evenly distributed in a straight line.

6. The steeping device for steviol glycoside production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the extrusion plate (82) is provided with an opening (10), and the number of openings (10) is several.

7. The steeping device for steviol glycoside production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top left side of the sealing cap (2) is connected to the feed pipe (11), which is located to the left of the steel rope (81).

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