Homogenizing and emulsifying tank for food

Abstract

The utility model discloses a food homogeneity emulsification tank, including liner, outer tank body and tank cover, liner sleeve joint in outer tank body and form heat conduction chamber, tank cover middle part is provided with high shear emulsifying machine, the rotary block of tank cover passes through the rotary sleeve and is connected with the rotary disc, and the disc surface is evenly distributed with a plurality of stirring mechanism that surrounds emulsifying machine arrangement, a sliding groove rail is arranged on the inner side of the tank cover and matched with a sliding groove in the edge of the rotating disc to enable the rotating disc to rotate stably, a wall scraping plate is arranged on the edge of the bottom of the rotating disc, a flow guide fan is installed on a supporting frame of the rotating disc and is in linkage with the stirring mechanism through chain transmission, and during work, the high-shear emulsifying machine and the stirring mechanism form a multi-layer shear force field, and the wall scraping plate synchronously removes residues on the tank wall. The flow guide fan enhances fluid circulation. The structure effectively eliminates mixing dead angles, reduces energy consumption through mechanical linkage, and improves emulsification uniformity and efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of emulsification equipment technology, specifically a homogenizing emulsification tank for food. Background Technology

[0002] In the food processing industry, homogenization and emulsification are key processes in the production of dairy products, condiments, sauces, and other products. Their purpose is to thoroughly mix and disperse the different components in the raw materials to form a uniform and stable emulsion system. Traditional homogenization and emulsification equipment typically uses mechanical stirring combined with heating or cooling to achieve material mixing and temperature control. However, such equipment still has several limitations in practical applications: First, conventional stirring mechanisms exert weak forces on the material within the tank's inner wall, easily creating mixing dead zones, leading to localized material accumulation or adhesion, affecting emulsification uniformity. Second, temperature control relies on external jackets or coil heat exchangers, resulting in low thermal conductivity and uneven heat distribution, especially when processing high-viscosity materials, easily leading to localized overheating or delayed cooling. Third, the coordination between the stirring system and the shearing device is insufficient, making it difficult to achieve dynamic matching between shear force and the mixing flow field, affecting emulsification efficiency and product stability. Fourth, the equipment structure is complex, transmission components are easily contaminated by materials, and maintenance costs are high. Furthermore, traditional equipment has limited ability to guide material flow, making it difficult to achieve efficient cyclic shearing and mixing, especially when processing raw materials containing solids or high fat content, which can easily lead to stratification or clumping. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a homogenizing and emulsifying device that combines efficient mixing, precise temperature control, self-cleaning functions, and optimized structure to improve food processing quality and production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a food homogenizing emulsifier that can eliminate mixing dead zones, improve emulsification efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve the above-mentioned objectives is as follows: a homogenizing emulsifying tank for food, comprising an inner liner, an outer tank body, a tank lid, a high-shear emulsifier, a rotating disc, and a stirring mechanism. The inner liner is sleeved and connected to the outer tank body, and a heat-conducting cavity is provided between the outer tank body and the inner liner. The heat-conducting liquid flowing in the heat-conducting cavity can achieve heating or cooling of the inner liner. A tank lid is connected to the top of the outer tank body and the inner liner. A rotating block is fixedly connected to the middle of the tank lid. Both the rotating block and the middle of the tank lid have emulsifier mounting ports. The high-shear emulsifier is fixedly installed in the emulsifier mounting port. A rotating sleeve is rotatably connected to the rotating block, and a rotating disk is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve. Several stirring mechanisms are installed on the rotating disk, and the stirring mechanisms are evenly arranged around the high-shear emulsifier. A sliding rail is fixedly connected to the inner side of the tank cover. A sliding groove is opened on the outer peripheral edge of the rotating disk, and the sliding rail is slidably connected in the sliding groove. Several scraper plates are fixedly connected to the lower edge of the rotating disk, and a support frame is fixedly connected to the lower end of the scraper plates. A guide fan is rotatably connected to the support frame, and the guide fan is mutually driven by one of the stirring mechanisms through a sprocket and a chain.

[0005] In the above technical solution, a feed pipe is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner liner, and the other end of the feed pipe is connected to the outer tank body. The feed pipe is inclined upward. In use, the raw material can be directly added to the inner liner through the feed pipe. A discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inner liner. After the discharge pipe passes through the outer tank body, it is connected to a solenoid valve. After the raw material is emulsified, the opening and closing of the discharge pipe is controlled by the solenoid valve, so that the emulsified raw material is discharged out of the inner liner through the discharge pipe.

[0006] In the above technical solution, a heat-conducting liquid outlet pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the outer tank, and a heat-conducting liquid inlet pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the outer tank. When in use, the external heat-conducting liquid enters the heat-conducting cavity through the heat-conducting liquid inlet pipe, and then the heat-conducting liquid is discharged through the heat-conducting liquid outlet pipe. During this process, the heat-conducting liquid exchanges heat with the inner liner, thereby realizing the heating or cooling operation of the inner liner.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the stirring mechanism includes a stirring shaft, stirring paddles, rotating shaft sleeves, and a first gear. Several rotating shaft sleeves are fixedly connected to the rotating disk. A stirring shaft is rotatably connected inside each rotating shaft sleeve. One end of the stirring shaft passes through the inner liner and is rotatably connected to a support frame. Several stirring paddles are fixedly connected to the stirring shaft located in the inner liner. The other end of the stirring shaft is fixedly connected to the first gear. A second gear is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve. A third gear is meshed with one side of the second gear. The third gear is fixedly connected to one end of a drive shaft. The other end of the drive shaft passes through the tank cover and is connected to a stirring motor. The stirring motor is fixedly connected to the top of the tank lid. A fourth gear is fixedly connected to the rotating block above the rotating sleeve. The first gear and the fourth gear are meshed with each other. In use, the stirring motor drives the drive shaft and the third gear to rotate. The third gear drives the second gear to rotate. The second gear drives the rotating sleeve and the rotating disk to rotate. The rotating disk drives the stirring mechanism to rotate relative to each other. At this time, the first gear rotates around the fourth gear. The meshing between the gears drives the first gear to rotate relative to each other. The first gear drives the stirring shaft to rotate. The stirring shaft drives the stirring paddle to rotate. The stirring paddle realizes the stirring operation of the raw materials inside the inner liner.

[0008] In the above technical solution, a first sprocket is fixedly connected to a stirring shaft located at the upper end of the support frame. The rotating shaft of the guide fan passes through the support frame and is fixedly connected to a second sprocket. The second sprocket is connected to the first sprocket via a chain belt. Both the first and second sprockets are located in a protective cover. The protective cover is fixedly connected to the support frame. During the rotation of the stirring shaft, the first sprocket is driven to rotate. The first sprocket drives the second sprocket to rotate via a chain belt. The second sprocket drives the guide fan to rotate. The guide fan can guide the liquid flow of the raw materials inside the inner liner.

[0009] In the above technical solution, a number of support columns are fixedly connected to the lower end of the outer tank, and a support block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support column for relative support of the homogenizing emulsification tank.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. Significantly improved mixing uniformity: Through the synergistic action of the rotating disc, stirring mechanism and gear transmission, the combined motion of the stirring paddle's rotation and revolution is achieved, effectively eliminating the mixing dead zone in the contact area between the inner wall of the inner tank and the material, ensuring that the raw materials are fully dispersed and homogenized.

[0012] 2. High-efficiency heat conduction and precise temperature control: The heat conduction cavity between the outer tank and the inner liner rapidly transfers heat through circulating heat conduction fluid. Combined with the synergistic effect of the inclined feed pipe and the guide fan, it accelerates the heat exchange efficiency, achieves uniform temperature control of materials, and avoids local overheating or insufficient cooling.

[0013] 3. Optimized flow path and enhanced emulsification efficiency: The guide fan is linked with the stirring mechanism through the sprocket to guide the material to form a circulating flow. Combined with the vertical shearing action of the high-shear emulsifier, it enhances the dispersion and emulsification effect, shortens the homogenization time, and improves product stability.

[0014] 4. Self-cleaning function and ease of operation: The scraper plate rotates synchronously with the rotating disc, scraping off the raw materials adhering to the inner wall of the inner tank in real time, reducing residual pollution; the modular design of the stirring mechanism and protective cover simplifies the disassembly and cleaning process and reduces maintenance difficulty.

[0015] 5. Compact structure and high operational stability: The sliding fit between the slide rail and the sliding groove, and the rigid connection of the gear transmission, ensure the synchronous and stable operation of the rotating disc and the stirring mechanism, reduce vibration and deviation, and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0016] 6. Wide applicability and energy saving and environmental protection: Through the flexible adjustment of the solenoid valve and the heat transfer fluid circulation system, it can be adapted to the processing needs of raw materials with different physical properties, reduce energy waste, and meet the requirements of high efficiency and green food production. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Detailed structural diagram of part A1 in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional connection structure of the can lid of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional connection structure of the inner liner of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the stirring mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Detailed structural diagram of part A2 in the middle.

[0024] In the diagram: 1 Inner liner, 2 Outer tank, 3 Tank lid, 4 High shear emulsifier, 5 Rotary disc, 6 Stirring mechanism, 7 Heat conduction chamber, 8 Rotating block, 9 Rotating sleeve, 10 Sliding rail, 11 Sliding groove, 12 Scraper, 13 Support frame, 14 Guide fan, 15 Support leg column, 16 Support block, 101 Feed pipe, 102 Discharge pipe, 103 Solenoid valve, 104 Heat conduction liquid outlet pipe, 105 Heat conduction liquid inlet pipe, 201 Stirring shaft, 202 Stirring paddle, 203 Rotating shaft sleeve, 204 First gear, 205 Second gear, 206 Third gear, 207 Drive shaft, 208 Stirring motor, 209 Fourth gear, 301 First sprocket, 302 Second sprocket, 303 Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-7 A homogenizing emulsifying tank for food uses includes an inner liner 1, an outer tank body 2, a lid 3, a high-shear emulsifier 4, a rotating disc 5, and a stirring mechanism 6. The inner liner 1 is sleeved inside the outer tank body 2, and a heat-conducting cavity 7 is provided between the outer tank body 2 and the inner liner 1. The heat-conducting liquid flowing in the heat-conducting cavity 7 can heat or cool the inner liner 1. The lid 3 is connected to the top of the outer tank body 2 and the inner liner 1. A rotating block 8 is fixedly connected to the middle of the lid 3. Both the rotating block 8 and the lid 3 have emulsifier mounting ports in their middle sections. The high-shear emulsifier 4 is fixedly installed in the emulsifier mounting port. A rotating sleeve is rotatably connected to the rotating block 8. 9. A rotating disk 5 is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve 9. Several stirring mechanisms 6 are installed on the rotating disk 5. The stirring mechanisms 6 are evenly arranged around the high shear emulsifier 4. A sliding rail 10 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the tank cover 3. A sliding groove 11 is opened on the outer periphery of the rotating disk 5. The sliding rail 10 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 11. Several scraper plates 12 are fixedly connected to the lower edge of the rotating disk 5. A support frame 13 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the scraper plate 12. A guide fan 14 is rotatably connected to the support frame 13. The guide fan 14 is connected to one of the stirring mechanisms 6 through a sprocket and a chain.

[0027] In the above technical solution, a feed pipe 101 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner liner 1. The other end of the feed pipe 101 is connected to the outer tank 2. The feed pipe 101 is inclined upward. In use, the raw material can be directly added to the inner liner 1 through the feed pipe 101. A discharge pipe 102 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inner liner 1. The discharge pipe 102 passes through the outer tank 2 and is connected to the solenoid valve 103. After the raw material is emulsified, the solenoid valve 103 controls the opening and closing of the discharge pipe 102, so that the emulsified raw material is discharged from the inner liner 1 through the discharge pipe 102.

[0028] In the above technical solution, a heat transfer liquid outlet pipe 104 is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the outer tank 2, and a heat transfer liquid inlet pipe 105 is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the outer tank 2. When in use, the external heat transfer liquid enters the heat transfer chamber 7 through the heat transfer liquid inlet pipe 105, and then the heat transfer liquid is discharged through the heat transfer liquid outlet pipe 104. During this process, the heat transfer liquid exchanges heat with the inner liner 1, thereby realizing the heating or cooling operation of the inner liner 1.

[0029] In the above technical solution, the stirring mechanism 6 includes a stirring shaft 201, a stirring paddle 202, a rotating shaft sleeve 203, and a first gear 204. Several rotating shaft sleeves 203 are fixedly connected to the rotating disk 5. The stirring shaft 201 is rotatably connected inside the rotating shaft sleeves 203. One end of the stirring shaft 201 passes through the inner liner 1 and is rotatably connected to the support frame 13. Several stirring paddles 202 are fixedly connected to the stirring shaft 201 located in the inner liner 1. The other end of the stirring shaft 201 is fixedly connected to the first gear 204. A second gear 205 is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve 9. A third gear 206 is meshed with one side of the second gear 205. The third gear 206 is fixedly connected to one end of the drive shaft 207. The other end of the drive shaft 207 passes through the tank cover 3 and is connected to the stirring motor 208. The stirring motor 208 is fixedly connected to the stirring motor 208. A fourth gear 209 is fixedly connected to the top of the can lid 3 and the rotating block 8 above the rotating sleeve 9. The first gear 204 is meshed with the fourth gear 209. In use, the stirring motor 208 drives the drive shaft 207 and the third gear 206 to rotate. The third gear 206 drives the second gear 205 to rotate. The second gear 205 drives the rotating sleeve 9 and the rotating disk 5 to rotate. The rotating disk 5 drives the stirring mechanism 6 to rotate relative to each other. At this time, the first gear 204 rotates around the fourth gear 209. The meshing between the gears drives the first gear 204 to rotate relative to each other. The first gear 204 drives the stirring shaft 201 to rotate. The stirring shaft 201 drives the stirring paddle 202 to rotate. The stirring paddle 202 realizes the stirring operation of the raw materials inside the inner liner 1.

[0030] In the above technical solution, a first sprocket 301 is fixedly connected to a stirring shaft 201 located at the upper end of the support frame 13. The rotating shaft of the guide fan 14 passes through the support frame 13 and is fixedly connected to a second sprocket 302. The second sprocket 302 is connected to the first sprocket 301 through a chain belt. Both the first sprocket 301 and the second sprocket 302 are located in the protective cover 303. The protective cover 303 is fixedly connected to the support frame 13. During the rotation of the stirring shaft 201, the first sprocket 301 is driven to rotate. The first sprocket 301 drives the second sprocket 302 to rotate through the chain belt. The second sprocket 302 drives the guide fan 14 to rotate. The guide fan 14 can realize the liquid diversion of the raw materials inside the inner liner 1.

[0031] In the above technical solution, a number of support legs 15 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the outer tank 2, and support blocks 16 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the support legs 15 for relative support of the homogenizing emulsification tank.

[0032] In this invention, the edge of the can lid 3 is fixed to the outer can body 2 and the inner liner 1 by screws and nuts. In practical use, the food raw materials to be emulsified are first transported to the inner liner 1 through the feed pipe 101. Then, the heat-conducting liquid is transported to the heat-conducting chamber 7 through the heat-conducting liquid inlet pipe 105 via a circulation device, and then output through the heat-conducting liquid outlet pipe 104. This heat-conducting liquid is used to heat or cool the inner liner 1. Simultaneously, the high-shear emulsifier 4 and the stirring motor 208 are started. The high-shear emulsifier 4 is used to shear and emulsify the raw materials in the inner liner 1. Additionally, the stirring motor 208 drives the third gear 206 to rotate, and the third gear 206 drives the... The second gear 205 rotates, driving the rotating disk 5 to rotate. The rotating disk 5 drives the scraper 12 on the outer edge to rotate. The scraper 12 can scrape the inner wall of the inner liner 1, stirring the dead corners of the inner wall of the inner liner 1 and improving the uniformity of the raw material mixing. In addition, under the action of the third gear 206, the first gear 204 is driven to rotate. The first gear 204 drives the stirring shaft 201 and the stirring paddle 202 to rotate, which is used to mix the raw materials in the inner liner 1. The bottom of the stirring shaft 201 drives the guide fan 14 to rotate through the sprocket and chain belt. Under the action of the guide fan 14, the raw materials can be guided to circulate, further improving the homogenization and emulsification of the raw materials.

[0033] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A homogenizing emulsifying tank for food, comprising an inner liner (1), an outer tank body (2), a tank lid (3), a high-shear emulsifier (4), a rotating disc (5), and a stirring mechanism (6), characterized in that: The inner liner (1) is sleeved and connected inside the outer tank (2). A heat conduction cavity (7) is left between the outer tank (2) and the inner liner (1). The top of the outer tank (2) and the inner liner (1) are connected to a can lid (3). A rotating block (8) is fixedly connected to the middle of the can lid (3). An emulsifier installation port is opened in the middle of both the rotating block (8) and the can lid (3). The high shear emulsifier (4) is fixedly installed in the emulsifier installation port. A rotating sleeve (9) is rotatably connected to the rotating block (8). A rotating disk (5) is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve (9). Several stirring mechanisms (6) are installed on the rotating disk (5). The stirring mechanism (6) is evenly arranged around the high shear emulsifier (4). The inner side of the can cover (3) is fixedly connected to the slide rail (10). The outer periphery of the rotating disk (5) is provided with a sliding groove (11). The slide rail (10) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (11). The lower edge of the rotating disk (5) is fixedly connected to several scraper plates (12). The lower end of the scraper plate (12) is fixedly connected to a support frame (13). A guide fan (14) is rotatably connected on the support frame (13). The guide fan (14) is connected to one of the stirring mechanisms (6) through a sprocket and a chain.

2. The homogenizing emulsifying tank for food use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner liner (1) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feed pipe (101), and the other end of the feed pipe (101) is connected to the outer tank (2). The feed pipe (101) is inclined upward. The lower end of the inner liner (1) is fixedly connected to the discharge pipe (102). The discharge pipe (102) passes through the outer tank (2) and is connected to the solenoid valve (103).

3. The homogenizing emulsifying tank for food use according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heat-conducting liquid outlet pipe (104) is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the outer tank (2), and a heat-conducting liquid inlet pipe (105) is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the outer tank (2).

4. A homogenizing emulsifying tank for food use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (6) includes a stirring shaft (201), a stirring paddle (202), a rotating shaft sleeve (203), and a first gear (204). Several rotating shaft sleeves (203) are fixedly connected to the rotating disk (5). The stirring shaft (201) is rotatably connected inside the rotating shaft sleeve (203). One end of the stirring shaft (201) passes through the inner liner (1) and is rotatably connected to the support frame (13). Several stirring paddles (202) are fixedly connected to the stirring shaft (201) located in the inner liner (1). The other end of the stirring shaft (201) is fixedly connected to the first gear (204).

5. A homogenizing emulsifying tank for food use according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second gear (205) is fixedly connected to the rotating sleeve (9). A third gear (206) is meshed with one side of the second gear (205). The third gear (206) is fixedly connected to one end of the drive shaft (207). The other end of the drive shaft (207) passes through the tank cover (3) and is connected to the stirring motor (208). The stirring motor (208) is fixedly connected to the top of the tank cover (3). A fourth gear (209) is fixedly connected to the rotating block (8) above the rotating sleeve (9). The first gear (204) meshes with the fourth gear (209).

6. A homogenizing emulsifying tank for food use according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first sprocket (301) is fixedly connected to a stirring shaft (201) located at the upper end of the support frame (13). The rotating shaft of the guide fan (14) passes through the support frame (13) and is fixedly connected to a second sprocket (302). The second sprocket (302) is connected to the first sprocket (301) through a chain belt. The first sprocket (301) and the second sprocket (302) are both located in a protective cover (303). The protective cover (303) is fixedly connected to the support frame (13).

7. A homogenizing emulsifying tank for food use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the outer tank (2) is fixedly connected to several support columns (15), and the lower end of the support columns (15) is fixedly connected to a support block (16).

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