Starter starter beater

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of brewing equipment, in particular to a mold starter beater. The starter beater comprises a stock bin, a screen plate, a rolling shaft and a base plate. Wherein side sealing plates which are arranged in parallel are respectively arranged at two horizontal ends of the stock bin; the screen plate forms the bottom of the stock bin, and a plurality of uniformly distributed open holes are formed in the screen plate; the rolling shaft penetrates through the two side sealing plates of the stock bin in the long axis direction, a plurality of fluted discs are arranged around the rolling shaft and are sequentially arranged in the long axis direction of the rolling shaft, and the outer edges of the fluted discs extend to be adjacent to or make contact with the screen plate; the base plate is arranged in the gap between the adjacent fluted discs, and the two sides of the base plate abut against the fluted discs respectively. By arranging the fluted disc and the screen plate, the seed koji in the stock bin can be continuously scattered to the required particle size, so that the scattering difficulty of the seed koji is reduced, and the scattering efficiency of the seed koji is remarkably enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brewing equipment technology, specifically to a type of yeast dispersing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of food seasonings such as soy sauce and vinegar, as well as in the brewing of alcoholic beverages, starter culture not only provides the necessary microorganisms and enzymes for the fermentation process, but also promotes the decomposition of raw materials and the formation of flavor substances, making it one of the key factors affecting the quality of brewed foods.

[0003] Before adding the starter culture to the raw materials and initiating fermentation, it is usually necessary to crush or break it up in advance. On the one hand, the surface area of ​​the crushed starter culture increases, allowing it to come into more thorough contact with the brewing raw materials and to mix more evenly into the raw materials, thereby further improving the stability and efficiency of the fermentation process. On the other hand, when the starter culture is crushed, the active substances such as microorganisms and enzymes wrapped inside it can be better released, thus fully participating in the fermentation process.

[0004] In existing technologies, breweries typically use grinding rollers or crushing rollers to coarsely grind lumpy starter culture. For example, large pieces of starter culture are broken down into smaller pieces using counter-rotating roller teeth, followed by manual crushing. This method of breaking down starter culture is not only labor-intensive but also inefficient, failing to meet the demands of large-scale production. Furthermore, the broken-down starter culture is still prone to clumping and uneven in size, negatively impacting the fermentation process. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a seed koji dispersing machine, which can quickly, conveniently and continuously achieve efficient dispersing and screening of seed koji, and can ensure that the particle size of the dispersed seed koji meets the requirements. It eliminates the need for manual processing of the dispersed seed koji, thus reducing the difficulty of dispersing seed koji to a certain extent.

[0006] This utility model provides a type of koji dispersing machine, which includes a hopper, a screen plate, a rolling shaft, and a pad plate. The hopper has parallel side sealing plates at both horizontal ends; the screen plate forms the bottom of the hopper and has multiple evenly distributed openings; the rolling shaft passes through the two side sealing plates of the hopper along its long axis, and multiple toothed discs are arranged around the rolling shaft, with their outer edges extending to be adjacent to or in contact with the screen plate; the pad plate is disposed within the gap between adjacent toothed discs, and its two sides abut against the toothed discs.

[0007] Optionally, the top of the silo is provided with an opening.

[0008] Optionally, the clearance width of adjacent toothed discs along the long axis of the rolling shaft is the same.

[0009] Optionally, the cross-section of the screen plate perpendicular to the long axis of the rolling shaft is arc-shaped, and the openings on the screen plate are waist-shaped.

[0010] Optionally, a cutter is provided at the outer edge of the toothed disc. The cutter includes multiple forked cutting blades, with one end of the cutting blade facing the forked opening of the cutter adjacent to or in contact with the screen plate.

[0011] Optionally, the seed koji dispersing machine also includes a motor and a support frame. The output end of the motor is connected to one end of the rolling shaft, driving the rolling shaft to rotate pivotally; the support frame is fixedly connected to the opposite outer surface of the hopper.

[0012] Optionally, the seed koji dispersing machine also includes a connecting rod that passes through the gear disc and the pad. The connecting rod has pressure plates and nuts at both ends, with each end threadedly connected to the nuts. One surface of the pressure plate abuts against the gear disc, and the other surface abuts against the nut.

[0013] In the seed koji dispersing machine provided by this utility model, a rotating toothed disc is driven by a rolling shaft inside the hopper, and the edge of the rotating toothed disc cuts and crushes the large pieces of seed koji entering the hopper. To ensure that the seed koji in the hopper is fully dispersed and that the dispersed seed koji has a uniform particle size, a screen plate installed at the bottom of the hopper retains small pieces of seed koji that are not fully dispersed in the hopper, and the rotating toothed disc continues to disperse them. During the above dispersion process, the fully dispersed seed koji with a uniform particle size is discharged to the outside of the hopper through the openings in the screen plate. The seed koji obtained in this way not only has a significantly increased surface area, allowing the active substances such as microorganisms and enzymes in the seed koji to fully contact the fermentation raw materials, but also the seed koji with similar particle size ensures that the concentration of seed koji in the raw materials is basically consistent, thereby further improving the fermentation efficiency and stability of the raw materials. In addition, this seed koji dispersing machine reduces the labor difficulty and intensity of dispersing seed koji to a certain extent, and can realize automated continuous production to meet industrial needs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure of a type of gluten dispersing machine provided by an embodiment of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of a type of gluten dispersing machine provided by an embodiment of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a front view of the structure of a type of koji dispersing machine provided by an embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100-type gluten dispersing machine, 1-hopper, 11-opening, 12-side sealing plate, 2-rolling shaft, 3-tooth disc, 31-cutter, 4-pad plate, 5-screen plate, 51-opening, 6-connecting rod, 61-nut, 62-pressure plate, 7-motor, 8-support. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] To further improve the fermentation efficiency of raw materials in brewing production and avoid localized over-fermentation or spoilage that may be caused by uneven, lumpy starter culture, this embodiment provides a starter culture dispersing machine 100. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The 100-type pulverizer includes a hopper 1, a screen plate 5, a rolling shaft 2, and a pad plate 4. The hopper 1 has parallel side sealing plates 12 at its horizontal ends. The screen plate 5 forms the bottom of the hopper 1 and has multiple evenly distributed openings 51. The rolling shaft 2 passes through the two side sealing plates 12 of the hopper 1 along its long axis. Multiple toothed discs 3 are arranged around the rolling shaft 2, and their outer edges extend to be adjacent to or in contact with the screen plate 5. The pad plate 4 is disposed in the gap between adjacent toothed discs 3, and its two sides abut against the toothed discs 3.

[0020] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The top of the hopper 1 is an opening 11 through which large pieces of seed koji that need to be broken up enter the hopper 1 of the seed koji breaker 100. Supports 8 are provided on the outer surfaces of opposite sides of the hopper 1 to ensure stability and keep the opening of the opening 11 vertically upward. A motor 7 is located outside the hopper 1, and its output end is connected to one end of the rolling shaft 2. When the motor 7 is turned on, it drives the rolling shaft 2 to pivot, simultaneously causing the toothed disc 3 on the surface of the rolling shaft 2 to rotate. When the seed koji breaker 100 starts operating, large pieces of seed koji are poured into the hopper 1 through the opening 11 and collide with the toothed disc 3. Since the toothed disc 3 is rotating at high speed, its edge can quickly cut the large pieces of seed koji in the hopper 1 and push the large pieces of seed koji within the hopper 1 to collide and rub against each other, as well as between the seed koji and the inner wall of the hopper 1, thus rapidly breaking the large pieces of seed koji into smaller pieces or powder.

[0021] To enhance the cutting effect of the toothed discs 3 on the starter culture, a fixed gap is provided between adjacent toothed discs 3 on the rolling wheel in this embodiment. The width of the gap between adjacent toothed discs 3 can be set according to the required starter culture particle size during the actual fermentation process of different brewing products. However, the existence of the gap between adjacent toothed discs 3 means that during the high-speed dispersing of the starter culture in the hopper 1, some small pieces of starter culture may enter and become stuck in the gap between the adjacent toothed discs 3, thus preventing further dispersing of the small pieces of starter culture in the gap. To avoid the above problem, in this embodiment, a pad 4 is also provided in the gap between adjacent toothed discs 3. By abutting the two sides of the pad 4 against the toothed discs 3 respectively, the depth of small pieces of starter culture entering the gap between adjacent toothed discs 3 is limited. Even if some starter culture enters the gap near the edge of the toothed disc 3, with the high-speed rotation of the toothed disc 3, this part of the starter culture is thrown out of the gap under the action of centrifugal force and continues to undergo the dispersing process.

[0022] Because the dispersed koji in the silo 1 continuously collides and rubs against the two sides of the toothed disc 3, some of its kinetic energy is converted into heat energy. As the collision and friction between the koji and the toothed disc 3 continues, the temperature inside the silo 1 will gradually rise, and excessively high internal temperatures may affect the activity of microorganisms and enzymes in the koji. Therefore, in this embodiment, by setting the screen plate 5 in the gap between adjacent toothed discs 3, the contact area between the koji and the two sides of the toothed disc 3 can be reduced, thereby reducing the heat generated by the friction between the koji and the toothed disc 3, reducing the possibility of the active substances in the koji being deactivated due to the rapid rise in temperature inside the silo 1, and further improving the stability of the quality of the dispersed koji.

[0023] After a period of cutting and breaking down by the toothed discs 3 inside silo 1, the large pieces of seed koji entering silo 1 have been basically broken down into smaller pieces or powder, and under the influence of gravity, some of the seed koji has fallen to the bottom of silo 1. (Reference) Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the bottom of the hopper 1 is composed of a screen plate 5, and the screen plate 5 has multiple evenly distributed openings 51. Therefore, some of the completely dispersed seed particles or powder will be discharged through the openings 51 on the screen plate 5 to other receiving devices outside the hopper 1. Seed particles that do not meet the required particle size cannot pass through the openings 51 and are intercepted by the screen plate 5 and retained inside the hopper 1 to continue undergoing the dispersion process. To prevent small pieces of seed that fall onto the upper surface of the screen plate 5 and cannot pass through the openings 51 from colliding with the toothed disc 3 or being cut by the edge of the toothed disc 3, in this embodiment, the outer edge of the toothed disc 3 extends to be adjacent to or in contact with the screen plate 5. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2The cross-section of the screen plate 5 perpendicular to the long axis of the rolling shaft 2 is arc-shaped, which makes the upper surface of the screen plate 5 closer to or fit against the rotation path of the outer edge of the toothed disc 3. This allows the small pieces of seeds falling onto the upper surface of the screen plate 5 to continue to undergo the dispersing process through the rotational cutting or friction of the toothed disc 3, until most of the seed particles can pass smoothly through the openings 51 of the screen plate 5 and be discharged into the seed receiving device.

[0024] Because the toothed discs 3 within the seed koji disperser 100 have a certain gap width, the dispersing effect of the seed koji disperser 100 is limited to some extent, making it difficult to disperse the seed koji to a smaller particle size. Therefore, in this embodiment, a cutter 31 is provided at the outer edge of the toothed disc 3. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cutter 31 includes multiple forked cutting blades, with one end of the cutting blade facing the forked opening of the cutter 31 adjacent to or in contact with the screen plate 5. By adjusting the angle of the forked opening of the cutting blade of the cutter 31, the seeds in the hopper 1 can be dispersed to the required particle size.

[0025] Because of the friction between the dispersed seed koji particles or powder, even after the seed koji is completely dispersed and reaches the required particle size, it may still become clogged at the opening 51 and fail to be discharged smoothly from the outside of the hopper 1. Therefore, in this embodiment, the opening 51 on the screen plate 5 is waist-shaped. Preferably, the diameter of the waist-shaped opening 51 is φ6mm*20mm, which not only ensures that the seed koji particle size is uniform after dispersion, but also effectively reduces the occurrence of seed koji clogging at the opening 51.

[0026] To further enhance the stability of the rolling shaft 2, gear disc 3, pad 4, and their interconnections within the hopper 1, a connecting rod 6 is also provided within the hopper 1 in this embodiment. (Reference) Figure 1 The connecting rod 6 passes through the toothed disc 3 and the pad 4 at symmetrical positions above and below. The connecting rod 6 has a pressure plate 62 and a nut 61 at both ends. The two ends of the connecting rod 6 are threadedly connected to the nut 61. One surface of the pressure plate 62 abuts against the toothed disc 3, and the other surface abuts against the nut 61. Through this implementation, not only is the structural strength between the various components within the hopper 1 enhanced, making the rolling shaft 2, toothed disc 3, and pad 4 an integrated assembly, ensuring dynamic balance during rotation and reducing vibration and noise from the seed koji dispersing machine 100, but also a detachable connection between the toothed disc 3 and the pad 4 is achieved, facilitating maintenance and parts replacement of the seed koji dispersing machine 100.

[0027] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A type of koji dispersing machine, characterized in that, include: The silo has parallel side sealing plates at both horizontal ends; A screen plate forms the bottom of the hopper, and the screen plate has a plurality of evenly distributed openings; A rolling shaft extends through the two side sealing plates of the hopper along its long axis. Multiple toothed discs are arranged around the rolling shaft, and the toothed discs are arranged sequentially along the long axis of the rolling shaft. The outer edge of the toothed discs extends to be adjacent to or in contact with the screen plate. A pad is disposed in the gap between adjacent toothed discs, and the two sides of the pad abut against the toothed discs respectively.

2. The seed koji dispersing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The silo has an opening at the top.

3. The seed koji dispersing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gap width between adjacent toothed discs along the long axis of the rolling shaft is the same.

4. The seed koji dispersing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-section of the screen plate perpendicular to the long axis of the rolling shaft is arc-shaped, and the openings on the screen plate are waist-shaped.

5. The seed koji dispersing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer edge of the toothed disc is provided with a cutter, which includes multiple forked cutting blades. The end of the cutting blade facing the forked opening of the cutter is adjacent to or in contact with the screen plate.

6. The seed koji dispersing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An electric motor, the output end of which is connected to one end of the rolling shaft, drives the rolling shaft to rotate pivotally; The bracket is fixedly connected to the opposite outer surface of the hopper.

7. The seed koji dispersing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A connecting rod passes through the gear plate and the pad; The connecting rod is provided with pressure plates and nuts at both ends. The two ends of the connecting rod are threadedly connected to the nuts respectively. One side surface of the pressure plate abuts against the gear plate, and the other side surface abuts against the nut.

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