Seasoning mixing equipment for pickling garlic

Abstract

The utility model discloses seasoning mixing equipment for pickling garlic, which comprises a mixing barrel and a mixing mechanism, the mixing barrel is provided with a feed port and a discharge port, the mixing mechanism is used for mixing materials in the mixing barrel, the seasoning mixing equipment further comprises a liquid feeding mechanism, the liquid feeding mechanism comprises a plurality of annular liquid inlet pipes and a liquid inlet header pipe, and the liquid inlet header pipe is communicated with the liquid inlet header pipe. The liquid inlet header pipe is used for leading in a liquid material and is communicated with each liquid inlet pipe, each liquid inlet pipe is positioned in the mixing barrel and is of a multi-layer structure which is sleeved from inside to outside, and each liquid inlet pipe is provided with a plurality of liquid inlet holes. The mixing equipment disclosed by the utility model is more suitable for mixing seasonings for pickling garlic, particularly mixing pickling materials containing powder seasonings, and can effectively avoid the caking problem caused by instantaneous wrapping of a large amount of liquid on the powder seasonings, so that the taste of the pickled garlic has better balance in a batch production process.

Description

A seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mixing technology, and in particular to a seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic. Background Technology

[0002] Pickled garlic, including sweet and sour garlic, soy sauce pickled garlic, Laba garlic, and sugar garlic, is a type of salted vegetable with excellent flavor. To make pickled garlic, clean garlic cloves or whole garlic cloves are placed in a clean container, the mixed pickling ingredients are poured over them to submerge the garlic, and then the container is sealed and pickled for a period of time.

[0003] In mass production, to ensure the consistency of the flavor of pickled garlic, the pickling ingredients are mixed using a mixing device before being added to the corresponding containers. Therefore, mixing equipment is used in the mass production of pickled garlic.

[0004] Currently, most mixing equipment is a simple device with inlet and outlet ports and a built-in stirring mechanism. Since some marinades contain powdered seasonings such as five-spice powder, Sichuan pepper powder, and chili powder, the existing mixing equipment has a simple inlet structure. All materials are added into the mixing equipment at the same time and then mixed. This does not effectively mix the powdered seasonings with other liquids. The powdered materials are prone to clumping, which affects the overall balance of the marinade. As a result, the existing mixing equipment is not suitable for pickling garlic. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic, which solves the problem of uneven mixing of marinades containing powdered seasonings in existing mixing devices.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic, comprising a mixing drum and a mixing mechanism, wherein the mixing drum is provided with an inlet and an outlet, the mixing mechanism is used for mixing the materials in the mixing drum, and further includes a liquid feeding mechanism.

[0007] The liquid feeding mechanism includes multiple annular inlet pipes and a main inlet pipe. The main inlet pipe is used to introduce liquid materials and is connected to each inlet pipe. Each inlet pipe is located inside the mixing cylinder and has a multi-layer structure from the inside to the outside. Each inlet pipe is provided with multiple inlet holes.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0009] In this application, powdered or other solid seasonings are first added to the mixing cylinder through the inlet. Then, a preset amount of liquid seasonings are introduced into each inlet pipe through the main inlet pipe. Finally, the liquid seasonings enter the mixing cylinder through multiple inlet holes. The multiple inlet pipes can achieve dispersed feeding of liquid seasonings, similar to "spraying" feeding, which increases the contact area between liquid and powder seasonings. Furthermore, the refined liquid seasonings mix better with the powder seasonings, avoiding the problem of clumping. Combined with the continuous stirring of the mixing mechanism, uniform mixing of each seasoning can be achieved. After mixing, the marinade is discharged from the outlet and then loaded into the corresponding marinating container according to the preset amount.

[0010] The mixing equipment described in this application is more suitable for mixing seasonings for pickling garlic, especially for mixing pickling seasonings containing powdered seasonings. It can effectively avoid the clumping problem caused by a large amount of liquid instantly enveloping the powdered seasonings, so that the flavor of the pickled garlic has better balance during batch production.

[0011] Furthermore, all inlet pipes are installed horizontally, and at least two inlet pipes are located at different installation heights.

[0012] Furthermore, each inlet pipe is connected by multiple connecting rods to form an inlet frame, which is driven by a drive mechanism to move up and down inside the mixing cylinder.

[0013] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes at least one fixed rod and a driving member. The fixed rod is fixed to the liquid inlet frame and extends out of the mixing cylinder. The driving member is located outside the mixing cylinder and connected to the fixed rod. The driving member drives the fixed rod to move up and down, thereby causing the liquid inlet frame to move up and down.

[0014] Furthermore, the mixing mechanism includes a vertically arranged mixing shaft, multiple mixing blades on the mixing shaft, and a drive motor. The mixing shaft is rotatably connected to the mixing cylinder, and the drive electrode is located outside the mixing cylinder and coaxially arranged with the mixing shaft.

[0015] Furthermore, the drive components include a drive shaft, a crank, and a sliding rod.

[0016] The drive shaft is perpendicular to the mixing shaft and connected to the mixing shaft via a connector. Rotation of the mixing shaft drives the drive shaft to rotate.

[0017] The crank is located on the drive shaft. The moving rod is hinged to both the crank and the fixed rod. The crank rotates with the drive shaft, causing the fixed rod to move up and down.

[0018] Furthermore, the connecting component includes a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear that mesh with each other. The first bevel gear is coaxially arranged with the mixing shaft, and the second bevel gear is coaxially connected with the transmission shaft.

[0019] Furthermore, the main inlet pipe is connected to multiple branch pipes, each branch pipe being connected to a different inlet pipe, and each branch pipe is at least partially a flexible expansion pipe. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a partial structural diagram of Figure 1;

[0022] Figure 3 is a bottom view of the liquid inlet rack in this utility model.

[0023] In the figure: mixing cylinder 100, upper cover 101, lower chamber 102, unloading pipe 110, constriction structure 120, support leg 130, feed funnel 140, drive motor 210, mixing shaft 220, mixing blade 221, liquid inlet rack 300, liquid inlet pipe 310, liquid inlet hole 311, connecting rod 320, fixing rod 330, moving rod 340, crank 350, branch pipe 360, elastic telescopic pipe 361, main liquid inlet pipe 370, mounting base 380, first bevel gear 390, second bevel gear 301, transmission shaft 302. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic includes a mixing cylinder 100 and a mixing mechanism. The mixing cylinder 100 is the main mixing chamber and can be either open or closed. Considering mixing safety, the mixing cylinder 100 is preferably closed. In this application, the mixing cylinder 100 consists of an upper cover 101 and a lower chamber 102 that are detachably connected. The upper cover 101 and the lower chamber 102 are detachably connected by a flange structure. This structure ensures food safety during the mixing process and facilitates cleaning and maintenance of the entire mixing cylinder 100.

[0026] To facilitate the feeding and discharging of the mixing drum 100, this application provides a feeding port at the top of the mixing drum 100. Since this feeding port is mainly used to introduce powdered seasonings and solid seasonings such as salt and sugar, a feeding funnel 140 is provided at the feeding port to facilitate the introduction of the corresponding seasonings into the mixing drum 100, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Considering the installation of other components and to prevent solid powder from falling onto the feeding pipe, the discharge port of the feeding funnel 140 is located below the feeding pipe at its lowest installation position. A constriction structure 120 is provided at the bottom of the mixing drum 100, and the discharge port is located at the bottom of the constriction structure 120 and connected to a discharge pipe 110. A switch valve is provided on the discharge pipe 110 to achieve mixing and discharging of the materials inside the mixing drum 100. To facilitate the installation of the discharge pipe 110, this application uses multiple supports 130 to raise the lower cavity 102, ensuring sufficient installation space for the discharge pipe 110.

[0027] To facilitate the mixing of materials within the mixing drum 100, this application provides a mixing mechanism. The mixing mechanism can employ existing auger stirring mechanisms, propeller stirring mechanisms, turbine stirring mechanisms, etc. It mainly includes a drive motor 210, a mixing shaft 220, and multiple mixing blades 221 fixed on the mixing shaft 220. The drive motor 210 can be a conventional motor, or a servo motor, stepper motor, or other controllable motor. The drive motor 210 and the mixing shaft 220 are coaxially connected. The drive motor 210 drives the mixing shaft 220 to rotate, which in turn drives the multiple mixing blades 221 to rotate, thereby achieving the mixing of various seasonings within the mixing drum 100.

[0028] Powdered and solid seasonings first enter the mixing drum 100 from the feed funnel 140. Even with the mixing mechanism to spread them out, the rapid addition of liquid seasonings to the mixing drum 100 in a short time can cause a large amount of liquid to coat the powdered seasonings, leading to clumping. Even if the liquid seasonings are added to the mixing drum 100 first and then slowly, the liquid seasonings in the mixing drum 100 need to be stirred under the action of the mixing mechanism to avoid clumping. However, since the powdered seasonings are relatively light, the operation of the mixing mechanism will cause air to flow inside the mixing drum 100, making it easy for the dispersed and slowly fed powdered materials to scatter. Therefore, the existing simple mixing equipment with feed inlet, discharge outlet and mixing mechanism is not suitable for mixing garlic marinade.

[0029] To solve the above problems, the mixing equipment of this application also includes a liquid feeding mechanism, which includes multiple annular liquid inlet pipes 310 and a main liquid inlet pipe 370. The main liquid inlet pipe 370 is used to introduce liquid materials and is connected to each liquid inlet pipe 310. Each liquid inlet pipe 310 is located inside the mixing cylinder 100 and has a multi-layer structure from the inside to the outside. Each liquid inlet pipe 310 is provided with multiple liquid inlet holes 311.

[0030] Understandably, the main inlet pipe 370 is connected to a metering pump or other equipment that transmits pressure energy through a pipeline, and a preset amount of liquid is filled from the main inlet pipe 370 into each inlet pipe 310, and finally enters the mixing cylinder 100 from each inlet hole 311 of each inlet pipe 310.

[0031] The annular inlet pipe 310 can be a rectangular ring, a circular ring, or other annular structures. In this application, the mixing cylinder 100 has a cylindrical inner cavity, and the inlet pipe 310 adopts an annular tubular structure. Multiple inlet pipes 310 are arranged sequentially from the inside out. These multiple inlet pipes 310 can be a concentric ring structure on a horizontal plane, or a multi-layered structure with centers on a straight line but not on the same plane. In this application, it is preferable that the multiple inlet pipes 310 are installed at different installation heights. This allows the liquid seasoning exiting the inlet pipe 310 to have different dripping velocities when it comes into contact with the powder seasoning below, enabling preliminary mixing of the liquid and powder seasoning during the liquid inlet process. Furthermore, each liquid inlet pipe 310 can be connected to the main liquid inlet pipe 370 through a separate pipe, or the liquid inlet pipes 310 can be interconnected. In this case, if one of the liquid inlet pipes 310 is connected to the main liquid inlet pipe 370, the main liquid inlet pipe 370 can be connected to each of the liquid inlet pipes 310, ensuring that the liquid seasoning can smoothly enter the mixing cylinder 100 from each liquid inlet hole 311.

[0032] The multiple liquid inlet pipes 310 of this application can realize the dispersed feeding of liquid seasonings, similar to "spraying" feeding, which increases the contact area between liquid seasonings and powder seasonings. Furthermore, the refined liquid seasonings can be better mixed with powder seasonings, avoiding the problem of clumping. Combined with the continuous stirring of the mixing mechanism, the seasonings can be evenly mixed. After the mixing is completed, the marinade is discharged from the outlet and then loaded into the corresponding marinating container according to the preset amount.

[0033] The mixing equipment described in this application is more suitable for mixing seasonings for pickling garlic, especially for mixing pickling seasonings containing powdered seasonings. It can effectively avoid the clumping problem caused by a large amount of liquid instantly enveloping the powdered seasonings, so that the flavor of the pickled garlic has better balance during batch production.

[0034] The number of inlet pipes 310 can be reasonably arranged according to the pipe diameter and the inner diameter of the mixing cylinder 100, using two, four, or six pipes arranged both inside and outside. In this application, as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, two inlet pipes 310 are arranged inside the mixing cylinder 100. Both inlet pipes 310 are horizontally arranged and located at different installation heights. The purpose is to facilitate contact between liquid and powder seasonings through different dripping speeds, allowing for preliminary mixing of the powder seasonings. Besides the inner-low-outer-high arrangement, the two inlet pipes 310 can also be arranged with the inner high-outer-low arrangement. Correspondingly, the layout of multiple inlet pipes 310 can refer to the arrangement of two inlet pipes 310, resulting in various structures, which are not shown in this application.

[0035] To further utilize the power generated during the liquid feeding process and, in conjunction with the mixing mechanism, enhance the mixing effect of different seasonings, the liquid inlet pipes 310 of this application are connected by multiple connecting rods 320 to form a liquid inlet frame 300. The liquid inlet frame 300 is driven by a drive mechanism to move up and down within the mixing cylinder 100. As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, two liquid inlet pipes 310 are arranged vertically. The inner liquid inlet pipe 310 is fixed to the outer liquid inlet pipe 310 by two connecting rods 320, so that the two liquid inlet pipes 310 form a liquid inlet frame 300 under the action of the two connecting rods 320. The vertical movement of the liquid inlet frame 300 can realize the vertical movement of the two liquid inlet pipes 310. The liquid seasonings discharged from the liquid inlet pipes 310 can come into contact with the powder materials within a certain falling speed range. At the same time, combined with the gradual increase of liquid seasonings in the mixing cylinder 100, the mixing effect can be further improved by utilizing the liquid feeding.

[0036] The mixing mechanism of this application has a drive motor 210. From an energy-saving perspective, the drive mechanism of this application can be designed using the driving force of the drive motor 210. Therefore, the drive mechanism of this application includes at least one fixed rod 330 and a driving component. The fixed rod 330 is fixed to the liquid inlet rack 300 and extends out of the mixing cylinder 100. The driving component is located outside the mixing cylinder 100 and connected to the fixed rod 330. The driving component drives the fixed rod 330 to move up and down, thereby causing the liquid inlet rack 300 to move up and down. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, to increase the stability of the up and down movement of the liquid inlet rack 300, this application provides two fixed rods 330. The two fixed rods 330 are spaced apart and vertically arranged. The bottom of each fixed rod 330 is connected to the liquid inlet pipe 310 of the liquid inlet rack 300. The upper end of the fixed rod 330 passes through the top of the mixing cylinder 100 and is slidably connected to the mixing cylinder 100. Thus, the driving component drives the fixed rod 330 to move up and down, realizing the up and down movement of the entire liquid inlet rack 300.

[0037] Since the driving component needs to utilize the driving force of the drive motor 210, and since this application provides two fixed rods 330, the driving component can be configured in two ways to facilitate the up-and-down movement of the two fixed rods 330.

[0038] Firstly, if the driving component cooperates with a single fixed rod 330, then there are two driving components. Each driving component includes a drive shaft 302, a crank 350, and a moving rod 340. The drive shaft 302 is perpendicular to the mixing shaft 220 and is connected to the mixing shaft 220 through a connector. The rotation of the mixing shaft 220 drives the drive shaft 302 to rotate. The crank 350 is located on the drive shaft 302. The moving rod 340 is hinged to the crank 350 and the fixed rod 330. The crank 350 rotates with the drive shaft 302, causing the fixed rod 330 to move up and down. The drive shaft 302 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 380 fixed to the top of the mixing cylinder 100.

[0039] Secondly, if one driving component drives multiple fixed rods 330, then the driving component includes a transmission shaft 302, at least one crank 350 (the same number as the fixed rods 330), and at least one moving rod 340 (the same number as the fixed rods 330). The connection method between the moving rod 340, the crank 350, and the corresponding fixed rod 330 remains unchanged. Therefore, rotation of the transmission shaft 302 drives the cranks 350 to rotate, and in conjunction with the moving rods 340, the fixed rods 330 can move up and down. In this application, as shown in Figure 1, the first configuration method is adopted, where two fixed rods 330 are equipped with two driving components, each driving component being installed in conjunction with its corresponding fixed rod 330.

[0040] To enable the rotation of the mixing shaft 220 to drive the rotation of the transmission shaft 302, as shown in Figure 1, the connecting component of this application includes a first bevel gear 390 and a second bevel gear 301 that mesh with each other. The first bevel gear 390 is coaxially arranged with the mixing shaft 220, and the second bevel gear 301 is coaxially connected with the transmission shaft 302. Of course, the connecting component can also be a worm gear, which can also realize the transmission of two vertically arranged shafts.

[0041] Since the entire inlet rack 300 moves up and down, and the main inlet pipe 370 is fixed to the mounting base 380, to facilitate the movement of each inlet pipe 310, the main inlet pipe 370 of this application is connected to multiple branch pipes 360. Each branch pipe 360 ​​is connected to each inlet pipe 310, and each branch pipe 360 ​​is at least partially a flexible telescopic pipe 361. As shown in Figure 1, the flexible telescopic pipe 361 is a corrugated pipe or other tubular structure that can expand and contract within a certain range. Even if the upper end of the branch pipe 360 ​​is fixed to the main inlet pipe 370, the lower end of the branch pipe 360 ​​can also change with the height of the inlet pipe 310, ensuring that each inlet pipe 310 can move up and down within a certain range under the action of the driving mechanism.

[0042] It is worth noting that when cleaning the entire mixing drum 100, the top cover 101 of the entire mixing drum 100 can be disassembled for internal cleaning. The inner walls of each liquid inlet pipe 310 can be cleaned by connecting cleaning fluid (clean water, etc.) through the interface of the main liquid inlet pipe 370 and using a pump to rinse the inner walls of the main liquid inlet pipe 370 and each liquid inlet pipe 310.

[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] 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.

Claims

1. A seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic, comprising a mixing cylinder (100) and a mixing mechanism, wherein the mixing cylinder (100) is provided with an inlet and an outlet, and the mixing mechanism is used for mixing materials inside the mixing cylinder (100), characterized in that: It also includes a liquid feeding mechanism, which includes multiple annular inlet pipes (310) and a main inlet pipe (370). The main inlet pipe (370) is used to introduce liquid materials and is connected to each inlet pipe (310). Each inlet pipe (310) is located inside the mixing cylinder (100) and has a multi-layer structure from the inside to the outside. Each inlet pipe (310) is provided with multiple inlet holes (311).

2. The seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each inlet pipe (310) is set horizontally, and at least two inlet pipes (310) are located at different installation heights.

3. The seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each inlet pipe (310) is connected by multiple connecting rods (320) to form an inlet rack (300). The inlet rack (300) is driven by a drive mechanism to move up and down inside the mixing cylinder (100).

4. The seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes at least one fixed rod (330) and a drive member. The fixed rod (330) is fixed to the liquid inlet rack (300) and extends out of the mixing cylinder (100). The drive member is located outside the mixing cylinder (100) and connected to the fixed rod (330). The drive member drives the fixed rod (330) to move up and down, thereby causing the liquid inlet rack (300) to move up and down.

5. The seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mixing mechanism includes a vertically arranged mixing shaft (220), multiple mixing blades (221) on the mixing shaft (220), and a drive motor (210). The mixing shaft (220) is rotatably connected to the mixing cylinder (100), and the drive motor (210) is located outside the mixing cylinder (100) and coaxially arranged with the mixing shaft (220).

6. The seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving component includes a drive shaft (302), a crank (350), and a moving rod (340). The drive shaft (302) is perpendicular to the mixing shaft (220) and connected to the mixing shaft (220) through a connector. The rotation of the mixing shaft (220) drives the drive shaft (302) to rotate. The crank (350) is located on the drive shaft (302). The moving rod (340) is hinged to the crank (350) and the fixed rod (330). The crank (350) rotates with the drive shaft (302), driving the fixed rod (330) to move up and down.

7. The seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting component includes a first bevel gear (390) and a second bevel gear (301) that mesh with each other. The first bevel gear (390) is coaxially arranged with the mixing shaft (220), and the second bevel gear (301) is coaxially connected with the transmission shaft (302).

8. The seasoning mixing device for pickling garlic according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The main inlet pipe (370) is connected to multiple branch pipes (360), each branch pipe (360) is connected to each inlet pipe (310), and each branch pipe (360) is at least partially a flexible telescopic pipe (361).

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