Grain moistening device for white spirit brewing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a grain moistening device for baijiu brewing, and relates to the technical field of baijiu brewing. Comprising a grain moistening barrel, a liquid input channel, a liquid buffer cavity and a grain moistening channel composed of upper and lower semicircular grain moistening pipe sections are arranged in the grain moistening barrel, and a grain storage box is arranged on the outer side of the top of the grain moistening barrel and communicated with the input end of the grain moistening channel through a grain transition channel. The device further comprises a filter cartridge, an opening and closing barrel, a stirring rotating rod and the like. According to the grain moistening device, through the unique structural design, grains and grain moistening liquid are uniformly mixed, and the grain moistening uniformity is improved; the grain conveying process is optimized, and blockage is reduced; the filtering and flow control functions are achieved, the liquid purity is guaranteed, and the flow is accurately controlled; moreover, maintenance and cleaning are convenient, efficient and stable equipment support is provided for the grain moistening link of baijiu brewing, and the baijiu quality and the baijiu yield can be improved.

Description

A grain-moistening device for baijiu brewing Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of liquor brewing technology, specifically to a grain moistening device for liquor brewing. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of brewing baijiu (Chinese liquor), moistening the grains is a crucial step. Its purpose is to allow the grains to absorb an appropriate amount of water, facilitating subsequent steaming and gelatinization, and creating favorable conditions for saccharification and fermentation. Traditional grain moistening devices used in baijiu brewing have many shortcomings.

[0003] The mixing uniformity of the grains and the soaking liquid is poor. In common equipment, the liquid is often sprayed directly onto the surface of the grains, making it difficult to ensure that the grains can absorb water evenly. This results in some grains not being adequately moistened, affecting the subsequent fermentation effect and thus reducing the quality and yield of the liquor. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application solves the problem of poor mixing uniformity between grain and grain-moistening liquid in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a grain moistening device for baijiu brewing, comprising a grain moistening cylinder, wherein multiple supporting feet are provided around the bottom surface of the grain moistening cylinder, the grain moistening cylinder has a grain moistening cavity inside, a stirring installation hole communicating with the grain moistening cavity is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the grain moistening cylinder, an openable and closable discharge door is provided on the bottom side wall of the grain moistening cylinder, an input channel is provided on the top surface of the grain moistening cylinder, a liquid input channel and a liquid buffer cavity are provided from top to bottom inside the grain moistening cavity, the input port of the liquid input channel is connected to the output port of the input channel on the top surface of the grain moistening cylinder, the output port of the liquid input channel is connected to the input port at the top of the liquid buffer cavity, a semi-circular liquid delivery channel and a grain delivery channel are provided on the bottom side wall of the liquid buffer cavity, the semi-circular liquid delivery channel is located above the grain delivery channel, and the input end of the semi-circular liquid delivery channel is connected to the liquid buffer cavity;

[0006] The bottom side wall of the liquid buffer chamber is provided with a grain moistening channel composed of an upper semi-circular grain moistening tube and a lower semi-circular grain moistening tube. A water spraying channel is opened inside the upper semi-circular grain moistening tube. One end of the water spraying channel is open and connected to the output port of the semi-circular liquid delivery channel. The other end of the water spraying channel is closed. Multiple water spraying holes connected to the water spraying channel are opened on the inner arc-shaped wall of the upper semi-circular grain moistening tube. The input end of the grain moistening channel is connected to the output end of the grain delivery channel. The input end of the grain moistening channel is located inside the grain moistening cavity.

[0007] A grain storage box is provided on the outer wall of the top of the grain condenser, and the bottom output end of the grain storage box is connected to the input end of the grain conveying channel through a grain transition channel.

[0008] To better realize this utility model, the grain moistening device further includes a filter cylinder, the top surface of which has a vertically penetrating filter channel, a filter plate is provided in the filter channel, and the output end of the filter cylinder is connected to the input port of the input channel on the top surface of the grain moistening cylinder.

[0009] To better realize this utility model, the grain moistening device further includes an opening and closing cylinder, the top of which is connected to a water storage cylinder, the opening and closing cylinder having a rotating mounting cavity, the top of which has an opening and closing channel inlet vertically connected to the rotating mounting cavity, and the bottom of which has an opening and closing channel outlet vertically connected to the rotating mounting cavity, the opening and closing channel outlet being connected to the input end of the filter cylinder;

[0010] A rotating cylinder is rotatably mounted inside the rotating mounting cavity, and a switching through hole is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating cylinder.

[0011] When the rotated switching through hole is in a vertical state, the opening and closing channel inlet and the opening and closing channel outlet are connected; when the rotated switching through hole is in a horizontal state, the opening and closing channel inlet and the opening and closing channel outlet are disconnected.

[0012] To better realize this utility model, a rotating shaft is further provided at the center of both end faces of the rotating cylinder. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted in the rotating mounting cavity through bearings. Furthermore, an installation plate is provided on the outside of the opening and closing cylinder. A first motor base is provided on the upper surface of the installation plate. A first motor is provided on the first motor base. The output end of the first motor is connected to the extension end of the rotating shaft that extends out of the rotating mounting cavity.

[0013] To better realize this utility model, the grain moistening device further includes a stirring rod. One end of the stirring rod passes through the stirring mounting hole from bottom to top and extends into the grain moistening cavity, and a stirring blade is provided at its end. The other end of the stirring rod is connected to the output end of a second motor. The second motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the grain moistening cylinder through a second motor base.

[0014] To better realize this utility model, the grain moistening channel is further arranged at an angle, with the input end of the grain moistening channel being high and the output end being low.

[0015] To better realize this utility model, the input end of the grain transition channel is connected to the bottom output end of the grain storage box, the output end of the grain transition channel extends into the interior of the liquid buffer chamber and is connected to the input end of the grain conveying channel, and the outer peripheral wall of the grain transition channel is in a sealed state with the side wall of the liquid buffer chamber.

[0016] To better realize this utility model, the grain transition channel is further arranged at an angle, with the input end of the grain transition channel being high and the output end being low.

[0017] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0018] 1. In this utility model, the grain moistening device, through its uniquely designed liquid input channel, liquid buffer chamber, and multiple moistening channels with spray nozzles, enables the moistening liquid to be evenly sprayed onto the grain passing through the moistening channels. During the process of the grain entering the moistening cavity, preliminary uniform mixing of the grain and liquid is achieved. Combined with the suspended stirring of the stirring blades, this ensures that the falling grain and liquid are fully mixed in the air, greatly improving the uniformity of moistening. This provides a good foundation for subsequent cooking, gelatinization, and saccharification fermentation, and is beneficial for improving the quality and yield of the liquor.

[0019] 2. In this utility model, the grain storage box is connected to the grain conveying channel through an inclined grain transition channel, and the grain transition channel forms an acute angle of 30° to 60° with the horizontal plane. This design utilizes gravity to ensure smooth grain transport and reduces the possibility of blockage. Simultaneously, a valve can be installed on the grain transition channel to facilitate control of the grain conveying volume, improving operational flexibility and controllability.

[0020] 3. This utility model device includes a filter cylinder. The filter plate inside the cylinder effectively removes impurities from the grain-moistening liquid, ensuring its purity and preventing impurities from adversely affecting grain quality and subsequent brewing processes. Furthermore, the switching through-hole on the rotating cylinder, in conjunction with the opening and closing of the cylinder body, allows for precise control of the flow rate and on / off state of the grain-moistening liquid. This can be flexibly adjusted according to actual grain-moistening needs, reducing water waste and ensuring the stability of the moistening effect.

[0021] 4. In this utility model, the structural design of each component is reasonable. For example, the discharge door facilitates the cleaning of residual grain and impurities inside the grain moistening hopper. The sealing method between the grain transition channel and the liquid buffer chamber can be a sealing ring or integral molding, which not only ensures sealing performance but also facilitates disassembly and maintenance when needed, reducing the maintenance cost and difficulty of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the grain hopper of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of Figure 4 of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 is a side view of Figure 4 in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of section DD in Figure 6 of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of Figure 4 in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view at point HH in Figure 6 of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 10 is an enlarged view of point K in Figure 8 of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 11 is an enlarged view of section I in Figure 9 of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of the opening and closing cylinder, water storage cylinder and mounting plate in this utility model;

[0035] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the filter cylinder in this utility model;

[0036] Figure 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of the filter cylinder in this utility model;

[0037] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating cylinder, rotating shaft, first motor and first motor base in this utility model;

[0038] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring rod, stirring blade, second motor and second motor base in this utility model.

[0039] In the diagram: 101-Grain moistening cylinder; 102-Supporting foot; 103-Stirring mounting hole; 104-Discharge door; 105-Liquid input channel; 106-Liquid buffer chamber; 107-Upper semi-circular grain moistening pipe flap; 108-Semi-circular liquid delivery channel; 109-Water spray hole; 110-Water spray channel; 111-Grain storage box; 112-Grain transition channel; 113-Lower semi-circular grain moistening pipe flap; 114-Grain conveying channel; 201-Filter cylinder; 202-Filter plate; 301-Opening and closing cylinder; 302-Water storage cylinder; 303-Opening and closing channel inlet; 304-Opening and closing channel outlet; 305-Rotating cylinder; 306-Rotating shaft; 307-First motor; 308-First motor base; 309-Mounting plate; 310-Switching through hole; 401-Stirring rod; 402-Stirring blade; 403-Second motor; 404-Second motor base. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Example 1:

[0041] As shown in Figures 1 to 16, a grain moistening device for baijiu brewing includes a grain moistening cylinder 101. Multiple support feet 102 are provided around the bottom surface of the grain moistening cylinder 101. The interior of the grain moistening cylinder 101 has a grain moistening cavity. A stirring mounting hole 103 communicating with the grain moistening cavity is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the grain moistening cylinder 101. An openable and closable discharge door 104 is provided on the bottom side wall of the grain moistening cylinder 101. An input channel is provided on the top surface of the grain moistening cylinder 101. A liquid input channel is provided from top to bottom inside the grain moistening cavity. 105. Liquid buffer chamber 106, the inlet of the liquid input channel 105 is connected to the outlet of the input channel on the top surface of the grain moistening hopper 101, the outlet of the liquid input channel 105 is connected to the inlet at the top of the liquid buffer chamber 106, a semi-circular liquid delivery channel 108 and a grain delivery channel 114 are provided on the side wall at the bottom of the liquid buffer chamber 106, the semi-circular liquid delivery channel 108 is located above the grain delivery channel 114, and the inlet of the semi-circular liquid delivery channel 108 is connected to the liquid buffer chamber 106;

[0042] The bottom side wall of the liquid buffer chamber 106 is provided with a grain moistening channel composed of an upper semi-circular grain moistening tube flap 107 and a lower semi-circular grain moistening tube flap 113. (For example, the two arc-shaped edges of the upper semi-circular grain moistening tube flap 107 can be welded to the two arc-shaped edges of the lower semi-circular grain moistening tube flap 113 respectively, so that the outer contour of the grain moistening channel is circular in the axial direction.) A water spraying channel 110 is provided inside the upper semi-circular grain moistening tube flap 107. One end of the water spraying channel 110 is open and its open end is connected to the output port of the semi-circular liquid delivery channel 108. One end of the water spraying channel 110 is closed. Multiple water spraying holes 109 connected to the water spraying channel 110 are provided on the inner arc-shaped wall of the upper semi-circular grain moistening tube flap 107. The input end of the grain moistening channel is connected to the output end of the grain delivery channel 114. The input end of the grain moistening channel is located inside the grain moistening cavity.

[0043] A grain storage box 111 is provided on the outer wall of the top of the grain condenser 101. The bottom output end of the grain storage box 111 is connected to the input end of the grain conveying channel 114 through the grain transition channel 112.

[0044] As shown in Figures 1 to 16, in this embodiment, the grain moistening device further includes a filter cylinder 201. The top surface of the filter cylinder 201 has a vertically penetrating filter channel, and a filter plate 202 is provided inside the filter channel. The output end of the filter cylinder 201 is connected to the input port of the input channel on the top surface of the grain moistening cylinder 101.

[0045] As shown in Figures 1 to 16, in this embodiment, the grain moistening device further includes an opening and closing cylinder 301. A water storage cylinder 302 is connected to the top of the opening and closing cylinder 301. The opening and closing cylinder 301 has a rotating mounting cavity. An opening and closing channel inlet 303 that is vertically connected to the rotating mounting cavity is opened at the top of the opening and closing cylinder 301. An opening and closing channel outlet 304 that is vertically connected to the rotating mounting cavity is opened at the bottom of the opening and closing cylinder 301. The opening and closing channel outlet 304 is connected to the input end of the filter cylinder 201.

[0046] A rotating cylinder 305 is rotatably mounted inside the rotating mounting cavity, and a switching through hole 310 is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the rotating cylinder 305.

[0047] When the rotated switching through hole 310 is in a vertical state, the opening and closing channel inlet 303 and the opening and closing channel outlet 304 are connected. When the rotated switching through hole 310 is in a horizontal state, the opening and closing channel inlet 303 and the opening and closing channel outlet 304 are disconnected.

[0048] As shown in Figures 1 to 16, in this embodiment, a rotating shaft 306 is provided at the center of both end faces of the rotating cylinder 305. The rotating shaft 306 is rotatably mounted in the rotating mounting cavity via bearings. An mounting plate 309 is provided on the outside of the opening and closing cylinder 301. A first motor base 308 is provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate 309. A first motor 307 is provided on the first motor base 308. The output end of the first motor 307 is connected to the extension end of the rotating shaft 306 that extends out of the rotating mounting cavity.

[0049] As shown in Figures 1 to 16, in this embodiment, the grain moistening device further includes a stirring rod 401. One end of the stirring rod 401 passes through the stirring mounting hole 103 from bottom to top and extends into the grain moistening cavity (the stirring rod 401 and the stirring mounting hole 103 are provided with an existing mature rotation seal), and a stirring blade 402 is provided at its end. The other end of the stirring rod 401 is connected to the output end of the second motor 403. The second motor 403 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the grain moistening cylinder 101 through the second motor base 404.

[0050] As shown in Figures 1 to 16, in this embodiment, the grain moistening channel is arranged at an angle, with the input end of the grain moistening channel being high and the output end being low.

[0051] As shown in Figures 1 to 16, in this embodiment, the input end of the grain transition channel 112 is connected to the bottom output end of the grain storage box 111, the output end of the grain transition channel 112 extends into the liquid buffer chamber 106 and is connected to the input end of the grain conveying channel 114, and the outer peripheral wall of the grain transition channel 112 and the side wall of the liquid buffer chamber 106 are in a sealed state (it can be sealed by a sealing ring, or it can be integrally formed so that the outer peripheral wall of the grain transition channel 112 and the side wall of the liquid buffer chamber 106 are integrated).

[0052] As shown in Figures 1 to 16, in this embodiment, the grain transition channel 112 is arranged at an angle, with the input end of the grain transition channel 112 being high and the output end being low.

[0053] A valve for opening and closing can be installed on the grain transition channel 112. There are multiple grain moistening channels, and the acute angle between each grain moistening channel and the horizontal plane is 30° to 60°. The acute angle between the grain transition channel 112 and the horizontal plane is 30° to 60°.

[0054] Working principle:

[0055] Starting the first motor 307 causes the rotating cylinder 305 to rotate synchronously, thereby making the switching through hole 310 either vertical or horizontal. When the switched through hole 310 is vertical after rotation, the opening and closing channel inlet 303 and the opening and closing channel outlet 304 are connected. When the switched through hole 310 is horizontal after rotation, the opening and closing channel inlet 303 and the opening and closing channel outlet 304 are disconnected.

[0056] Start the second motor 403 to drive the stirring blade 402 to rotate synchronously.

[0057] During the grain moistening process, the operator first pours the moistening liquid into the water storage tank 302, and then pours the grain into the grain storage tank 111. The grain sequentially enters the grain transition channel 112 (during which the valve on the grain transition channel 112 is opened), the grain conveying channel 114, and the moistening channel composed of the upper semi-circular moistening pipe flap 107 and the lower semi-circular moistening pipe flap 113, until it enters the moistening cavity. During this process, the second motor 403 starts, causing the stirring blade 402 to rotate, and the first motor 307 starts, connecting the opening / closing channel inlet 303 and the opening / closing channel outlet 304. The moistening liquid (e.g., water) sequentially enters the opening / closing channel inlet 303, the switching through hole 310, the opening / closing channel outlet 304, the filter plate 202 (which has filter holes), the liquid input channel 105, the liquid buffer chamber 106, the semi-circular liquid conveying channel 108, and the water spray hole 109. The grain is moistened in the process. During the process of entering the grain moistening cavity through the grain moistening channel, the liquid used for moistening the grain is sprayed onto the grain through the water spray hole 109. The grain mixed with liquid is then stirred in the air by the stirring blade 402, so that the falling grain and liquid are fully mixed in the air. After stopping the pouring of grain into the grain storage box 111 for 1-2 minutes, the first motor 307 is restarted, and the switching through hole 310 is rotated to a horizontal state, so that the connection between the opening and closing channel inlet 303 and the opening and closing channel outlet 304 is disconnected, and the second motor 403 is stopped.

[0058] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A grain-moistening device for brewing baijiu (Chinese liquor), characterized in that: The device includes a grain moistening hopper (101), which has multiple support feet (102) around its bottom surface. The hopper has a grain moistening cavity inside, and a stirring installation hole (103) communicating with the cavity is located at the center of its bottom surface. A closable discharge door (104) is provided on the bottom side wall of the hopper. An input channel is provided on the top surface of the hopper. A liquid input channel (104) is provided from top to bottom inside the grain moistening cavity. 05) Liquid buffer chamber (106), the inlet of the liquid input channel (105) is connected to the outlet of the input channel on the top surface of the grain moistening hopper (101), the outlet of the liquid input channel (105) is connected to the inlet at the top of the liquid buffer chamber (106), a semi-circular liquid delivery channel (108) and a grain delivery channel (114) are provided on the side wall at the bottom of the liquid buffer chamber (106), the semi-circular liquid delivery channel (108) is located above the grain delivery channel (114 ...) The input end of the channel (108) is connected to the liquid buffer chamber (106); a grain moistening channel composed of an upper semi-circular grain moistening tube flap (107) and a lower semi-circular grain moistening tube flap (113) is provided on the side wall of the bottom of the liquid buffer chamber (106). A water spraying channel (110) is opened in the upper semi-circular grain moistening tube flap (107). One end of the water spraying channel (110) is open and its open end is connected to the output port of the semi-circular infusion channel (108). One end of the water spraying channel (110) is closed. The inner arc-shaped wall of the semi-circular grain moistening tube (107) is provided with multiple water spray holes (109) that communicate with the water spray channel (110). The input end of the grain moistening channel is connected to the output end of the grain conveying channel (114). The input end of the grain moistening channel is located in the grain moistening cavity. The outer wall of the top of the grain moistening cylinder (101) is provided with a grain storage box (111). The bottom output end of the grain storage box (111) is connected to the input end of the grain conveying channel (114) through the grain transition channel (112).

2. The grain-moistening device for baijiu brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grain moistening device also includes a filter cylinder (201), the top surface of which has a vertically through-hole filter channel, and a filter plate (202) is provided inside the filter channel. The output end of the filter cylinder (201) is connected to the input port of the input channel on the top surface of the grain moistening cylinder (101).

3. The grain-moistening device for baijiu brewing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The grain moistening device also includes an opening and closing cylinder (301), the top of which is connected to a water storage cylinder (302). The opening and closing cylinder (301) has a rotating mounting cavity inside. The top of the opening and closing cylinder (301) has an opening and closing channel inlet (303) vertically connected to the rotating mounting cavity. The bottom of the opening and closing cylinder (301) has an opening and closing channel outlet (304) vertically connected to the rotating mounting cavity. The opening and closing channel outlet (304) is connected to the filter cylinder (201). The input end is connected; a rotating cylinder (305) is rotatably installed inside the rotating mounting cavity. A switching through hole (310) is opened through the outer peripheral wall of the rotating cylinder (305). When the rotating switching through hole (310) is in a vertical state, the opening and closing channel inlet (303) and the opening and closing channel outlet (304) are connected. When the rotating switching through hole (310) is in a horizontal state, the opening and closing channel inlet (303) and the opening and closing channel outlet (304) are disconnected.

4. The grain-moistening device for brewing baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating shaft (306) is provided at the center of both end faces of the rotating cylinder (305). The rotating shaft (306) is rotatably mounted in the rotating mounting cavity through bearings. An mounting plate (309) is provided on the outside of the opening and closing cylinder (301). A first motor seat (308) is provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate (309). A first motor (307) is provided on the first motor seat (308). The output end of the first motor (307) is connected to the extension end of the rotating shaft (306) extending out of the rotating mounting cavity.

5. The grain-moistening device for brewing baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The grain moistening device also includes a stirring rod (401), one end of which passes through the stirring mounting hole (103) from bottom to top and extends into the grain moistening cavity, and a stirring blade (402) is provided at its end. The other end of the stirring rod (401) is connected to the output end of a second motor (403), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the grain moistening cylinder (101) through a second motor base (404).

6. The grain-moistening device for brewing baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The grain moistening channel is arranged at an angle, with the input end of the grain moistening channel being higher and the output end being lower.

7. A grain-moistening device for brewing baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The input end of the grain transition channel (112) is connected to the bottom output end of the grain storage box (111), the output end of the grain transition channel (112) extends into the interior of the liquid buffer chamber (106) and is connected to the input end of the grain conveying channel (114), and the outer peripheral wall of the grain transition channel (112) and the side wall of the liquid buffer chamber (106) are in a sealed state.

8. The grain-moistening device for brewing baijiu (Chinese liquor) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The grain transition channel (112) is arranged at an angle, with the input end of the grain transition channel (112) being high and the output end being low.

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