Fermentation tank convenient for feeding
By introducing solid and liquid conveying components into the fermentation tank, automated feeding is achieved using spiral blades and drive motors, and a cleaning and rinsing system is provided. This solves the problems of difficult feeding and uneven mixing in traditional fermentation tanks, thereby improving fermentation efficiency and vinegar quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU CITY RED BRIDGE WANLI FOODSTUFFS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Traditional vinegar fermentation tanks are labor-intensive and inefficient during the feeding process, and are prone to introducing impurities. The uneven mixing of solid and liquid raw materials affects the fermentation effect and vinegar quality.
A fermentation tank designed for easy feeding employs solid conveying components and liquid conveying components. It utilizes spiral blades and a drive motor to achieve automated feeding of solid materials, while seamless steel pipes and water outlets ensure uniform distribution of liquid materials. It is also equipped with a rinsing component for cleaning to prevent material residue.
It enables efficient and uniform feeding of solid and liquid materials, improves fermentation efficiency, ensures fermentation quality and equipment cleanliness, and reduces the labor intensity of manual operation and the risk of contamination.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vinegar brewing, specifically to a fermentation tank that is easy to feed. Background Technology
[0002] In the vinegar brewing industry, the fermentation process is a crucial step that determines the quality and production efficiency of vinegar. As the core equipment in the vinegar fermentation process, the performance of the fermentation tank plays a vital role in the quality and yield of the vinegar.
[0003] In traditional vinegar fermentation tanks, the feeding of fermentation raw materials has traditionally relied on manual labor, which is labor-intensive and inefficient. Furthermore, manual operation easily introduces impurities and bacteria, increasing the risk of contamination. It also prevents the simultaneous addition of the fermentation liquid to the solid raw materials, hindering the even mixing of the fermentation liquid with the solid materials in the early stages of fermentation. This insufficient contact between the raw materials in the early stages makes it difficult to ensure the uniformity and stability of the addition, resulting in uneven distribution of raw materials during fermentation, which negatively impacts the fermentation effect and the quality of the vinegar.
[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the problems of difficulty in feeding solid and liquid raw materials and uneven mixing during vinegar fermentation, it is particularly urgent to develop a fermentation tank that is easy to feed. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a fermentation tank that facilitates feeding. When feeding solid and liquid raw materials through the feeding mechanism, the raw materials are concentrated at the inlet and enter the fermentation tank, which ensures sufficient contact between the raw materials in the early stage of fermentation and avoids uneven distribution of raw materials during fermentation, thereby affecting the fermentation effect and the quality of vinegar.
[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a fermentation tank for easy material feeding, comprising a sealed tank with a feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a feed inlet at the top of the sealed tank, and a solid conveying component and a liquid conveying component located on one side of the sealed tank. The solid conveying component includes a material trough located at the bottom of the sealed tank, with a conveying pipe connected to the trough. A spiral blade is rotatably mounted inside the conveying pipe, and a drive motor is installed at the top of the conveying pipe to drive the spiral blade. That is, by utilizing the rotation of the spiral blade through the solid conveying component, solid materials in the material trough can be conveyed into the sealed tank, achieving automated solid material feeding, improving feeding efficiency and accuracy. Furthermore, by feeding solid and liquid raw materials separately, the feeding mechanism can simultaneously transport different types of materials, improving the flexibility and efficiency of raw material feeding.
[0007] The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to a rotating shaft, which is rotatably mounted inside the conveying pipe. The bottom of the rotating shaft abuts against the material trough, and the spiral blades are sleeved on the shaft body. That is, the drive motor drives the spiral blades to rotate through the rotating shaft at the end of the output shaft, so that the rotating spiral blades can move the solid raw material inside the conveying pipe.
[0008] The top of the conveying pipe is connected to a discharge port. That is, the discharge port provides a discharge channel for the solid material in the conveying pipe, so that the solid material conveyed to the top of the conveying pipe by the spiral blades can smoothly enter the inlet of the sealed tank, completing the transfer of solid material from the conveying component to the sealed tank and ensuring the continuity of the feeding process.
[0009] The liquid conveying assembly includes a first water tank located on the left side of the material tank and a fluid pipe located inside the inlet. A first water pump is connected to the top of the first water tank. That is, the liquid conveying assembly enables the feeding of liquid materials. The first water pump can extract liquid from the first water tank and transport it through the fluid pipe to the inlet of the sealed tank, meeting the liquid material requirements during fermentation. In conjunction with the solid conveying assembly, it allows the fermenter to process materials of different forms simultaneously.
[0010] The first water pump is connected to the fluid pipe via a seamless steel pipe, which has several outlets. The seamless steel pipe ensures a tight seal during liquid transport, preventing leakage and guaranteeing a stable flow of liquid from the first water tank to the fluid pipe. The multiple outlets on the fluid pipe allow for more even distribution of the liquid into the inlet, promoting better mixing of the liquid and solid materials and improving the uniformity of the mixture.
[0011] The feeding mechanism also includes a rinsing assembly for cleaning the solid conveying components. The rinsing assembly includes a second water tank located on the right side of the material trough and a water supply pipe installed on the conveying pipe. In other words, the rinsing assembly ensures the cleanliness of the solid conveying components, allowing them to be cleaned after solid material conveying, such as the conveying pipe, to prevent material residue from affecting subsequent feeding and fermentation quality, thus extending the equipment's service life.
[0012] A second water pump is installed on the top of the second water tank. The water supply pipe is connected to the second water pump via a water supply pipe, and several nozzles are installed on the water supply pipe. That is, the second water pump delivers water from the second water tank to the water supply pipe through the water supply pipe. The nozzles on the water supply pipe can spray water into the conveying pipe at a certain pressure and in a dispersed manner, so as to thoroughly and effectively flush all parts of the conveying pipe, improve the cleaning effect, and ensure the cleanliness of the solid conveying component.
[0013] The bottom of the material tank is connected to a drain outlet for discharging wastewater. This outlet discharges wastewater generated during the cleaning of the solid conveying components, preventing wastewater accumulation in the material tank, maintaining a clean environment, and preventing contamination of subsequently fed materials. This further ensures the normal operation of the fermenter and the quality of fermentation.
[0014] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0015] 1. The solid conveying assembly, through the cooperation of a material trough, conveying pipe, spiral blades, and drive motor, can smoothly convey solid materials from the material trough into the sealed container. The drive motor drives the spiral blades to rotate, which can convey the material upward along the conveying pipe, realizing automatic feeding of solid materials. It is easy to operate and can improve feeding efficiency.
[0016] 2. The first water pump transports the liquid material in the first water tank through a seamless steel pipe to the fluid pipe in the inlet, and then the liquid material flows out through several outlets on the fluid pipe. This can evenly add the liquid material into the sealed tank, ensuring the stability and uniformity of the liquid material feeding.
[0017] 3. The second water pump delivers water from the second water tank to the water supply pipe through the water supply pipe. Several nozzles on the water supply pipe can flush the inside of the conveying pipe, effectively cleaning the solid conveying components and preventing material residue from affecting subsequent feeding and fermentation effects.
[0018] 4. By connecting the drain outlet at the bottom of the material tank, the wastewater generated after rinsing the solid conveying components can be smoothly discharged through the drain outlet, avoiding the accumulation of wastewater in the material tank and keeping the environment around the fermenter clean. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the fermentation tank of this utility model, which facilitates material loading.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall rear view structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Sectional view of mid-section BB;
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Sectional view of the mid-section CC;
[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10, sealed tank; 20, feeding mechanism; 21, inlet; 22, solid conveying assembly; 221, material trough; 222, conveying pipe; 223, spiral blade; 224, drive motor; 225, rotating shaft; 226, outlet; 23, drain outlet; 24, liquid conveying assembly; 241, first water tank; 242, fluid pipe; 243, first water pump; 244, seamless steel pipe; 245, water outlet; 25, flushing assembly; 251, second water tank; 252, water supply pipe; 253, second water pump; 254, water supply pipe; 255, nozzle. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-6 The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0027] like Figure 1-6 As shown: This embodiment provides a fermentation tank for easy feeding, including a sealed tank 10. The sealed tank 10 is provided with a feeding mechanism 20 for feeding materials. The feeding mechanism 20 includes a feeding port 21 located at the top of the sealed tank 10, and a solid conveying assembly 22 and a liquid conveying assembly 24 located on one side of the sealed tank 10. The solid conveying assembly 22 includes a material trough 221 located on one side of the bottom of the sealed tank 10. A conveying pipe 222 is connected to the material trough 221. A spiral blade 223 is rotatably arranged inside the conveying pipe 222, and a drive motor 224 is installed at the top of the conveying pipe 222 to drive the spiral blade 223 to rotate. The material trough 221 in the solid conveying assembly 22 can store solid materials, the conveying pipe 222 is used to convey materials, and the spiral blade 223 rotates under the drive of the drive motor 224, thereby conveying the solid materials in the material trough 221 into the sealed tank 10. The liquid conveying assembly 24 is responsible for conveying liquid materials, realizing the separate feeding of materials in different forms.
[0028] A rotating shaft 225 is connected to the output shaft end of the drive motor 224. The rotating shaft 225 is rotatably mounted inside the conveying pipe 222, and its bottom abuts against the material trough 221. A spiral blade 223 is sleeved on the shaft body of the rotating shaft 225. Thus, when the drive motor 224 rotates, it drives the spiral blade 223 to rotate via the rotating shaft 225. Due to the stable support and connection of the rotating shaft 225, the spiral blade 223 can operate stably, realizing the conveying of solid materials.
[0029] The top of the conveying pipe 222 is connected to the discharge port 226. With the discharge port 226 connected to the top of the conveying pipe 222, when the spiral blades 223 convey solid materials to the top of the conveying pipe 222, the materials can enter the sealed tank 10 through the discharge port 226, ensuring the integrity of the solid material conveying.
[0030] The liquid conveying assembly 24 includes a first water tank 241 located on the left side of the material tank 221 and a fluid pipe 242 located inside the inlet 21. A first water pump 243 is connected to the top of the first water tank 241. The first water tank 241 is used to store liquid materials. The first water pump 243 extracts the liquid materials from the first water tank 241 to provide power for the conveying of liquid materials. The fluid pipe 242 is located inside the inlet 21 to facilitate the introduction of liquid materials into the sealed tank 10, thereby realizing the conveying of liquid materials and providing liquid raw materials to the fermenter, enabling the fermentation process to proceed smoothly.
[0031] The first water pump 243 is connected to the fluid pipe 242 via a seamless steel pipe 244, and the fluid pipe 242 has several outlets 245. The seamless steel pipe 244 ensures the airtightness of the liquid material transport. The liquid material flows out through the outlets 245 and enters the sealed tank 10 evenly, preventing it from concentrating in one place and improving the uniformity of the liquid material feeding. This ensures that the liquid material is evenly distributed within the fermentation tank, which is beneficial for the fermentation process.
[0032] The feeding mechanism 20 also includes a rinsing assembly 25 for cleaning the solid conveying assembly 22. The rinsing assembly 25 includes a second water tank 251 located on the right side of the material trough 221 and a water supply pipe 252 located on the conveying pipe 222. The second water tank 251 stores cleaning water, which is used to rinse the solid conveying assembly 22, including the conveying pipe 222, through the water supply pipe 252 to remove residual material. This ensures that the solid conveying assembly 22 can be cleaned, preventing material residue from affecting subsequent feeding and fermentation effects, and ensuring the hygiene and normal operation of the fermenter.
[0033] A second water pump 253 is installed at the top of the second water tank 251. A water supply pipe 252 is connected to the second water pump 253 via a water supply pipe 254, and several nozzles 255 are installed on the water supply pipe 252. The water supply pipe 252 and the second water pump 253 are connected via the water supply pipe 254, and the second water pump 253 provides power for water delivery. The nozzles 255 on the water supply pipe 252 can spray water at a certain pressure and angle, covering various parts inside the delivery pipe 222, improving the cleaning effect.
[0034] The bottom of the material tank 221 is connected to a drain outlet 23 for discharging wastewater. By connecting the drain outlet 23 to the bottom of the material tank 221, the wastewater after rinsing can be discharged through the drain outlet 23, ensuring the cleanliness of the material tank 221 and the normal operating environment of the fermenter.
[0035] The method of using this utility model is as follows: Place the solid material to be fermented in the material trough 221 on one side of the bottom of the sealed tank 10, and then turn on the drive motor 224 installed on the top of the conveying pipe 222. The output shaft of the drive motor 224 drives the rotating shaft 225 connected to it to rotate. Since the spiral blade 223 is sleeved on the shaft of the rotating shaft 225, the rotating shaft 225 will drive the spiral blade 223 to rotate inside the conveying pipe 222 when it rotates. As the spiral blade 223 rotates, the solid material in the material trough 221 will be conveyed upward along the conveying pipe 222. The top of the conveying pipe 222 is connected to the discharge port 226. The solid material enters the sealed tank 10 through the discharge port 226 and the inlet 21 at the top of the sealed tank 10. While conveying solid materials, the first water pump 243 connected to the top of the first water tank 241 is turned on. The first water pump 243 draws out the liquid in the first water tank 241. Since the fluid pipe 242 has several outlets 245, the liquid enters the sealed tank 10 evenly through the feed inlet 21 through these outlets 245.
[0036] When the feeding is finished, the second water pump 253 connected to the second water tank 251 is turned on. The second water pump 253 draws water out of the second water tank 251 and the water is transported through the water supply pipe 254 to the water supply pipe 252 set on the conveying pipe 222. The water supply pipe 252 is equipped with several nozzles 255. The water is sprayed into the conveying pipe 222 through the nozzles 255 to rinse the conveying pipe 222 and the spiral blades 223 and other components, removing residual solid materials. The wastewater generated by rinsing will flow into the material tank 221. The bottom of the material tank 221 is connected to the drain port 23. The drain port 23 is opened to discharge the wastewater.
[0037] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.
[0038] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A fermentation tank for easy feeding, comprising a sealed tank (10), characterized in that: The sealed container (10) is provided with a feeding mechanism (20) for feeding materials. The feeding mechanism (20) includes a feeding port (21) located at the top of the sealed container (10), and a solid conveying assembly (22) and a liquid conveying assembly (24) located on one side of the sealed container (10). The solid conveying assembly (22) includes a material trough (221) located on one side of the bottom of the sealed container (10). A conveying pipe (222) is connected to the material trough (221). A spiral blade (223) is rotatably arranged inside the conveying pipe (222), and a drive motor (224) for driving the spiral blade (223) to rotate is installed at the top of the conveying pipe (222).
2. The fermentation tank for easy feeding as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The output shaft of the drive motor (224) is connected to a rotating shaft (225). The rotating shaft (225) is rotatably disposed inside the conveying pipe (222), and the bottom of the rotating shaft (225) abuts against the material trough (221). The spiral blade (223) is sleeved on the shaft of the rotating shaft (225).
3. The fermentation tank for easy feeding as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the conveying pipe (222) is connected to a discharge port (226).
4. The fermentation tank for easy feeding as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid conveying assembly (24) includes a first water tank (241) disposed on the left side of the material tank (221) and a fluid pipe (242) disposed inside the feed inlet (21). A first water pump (243) is connected to the top of the first water tank (241).
5. The fermentation tank for easy feeding as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The first water pump (243) is connected to the fluid pipe (242) via a seamless steel pipe (244), and the fluid pipe (242) is provided with a plurality of water outlets (245).
6. The fermentation tank for easy feeding as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (20) also includes a rinsing assembly (25) for cleaning the solid conveying assembly (22). The rinsing assembly (25) includes a second water tank (251) disposed on the right side of the material trough (221) and a water supply pipe (252) disposed on the conveying pipe (222).
7. The fermentation tank for easy feeding as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the second water tank (251) is equipped with a second water pump (253), and the water supply pipe (252) is connected to the second water pump (253) through a water supply pipe (254), and the water supply pipe (252) is equipped with a number of nozzles (255).
8. The fermentation tank for easy feeding as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the material tank (221) is connected to a drain outlet (23) for discharging wastewater.