Beer fermentation liquor buffer tank

By installing a filter screen, a stirring mechanism, and a hydraulic control system in the beer fermentation liquid buffer tank, the problem of cumbersome subsequent fermentation liquid separation operations in beer fermentation liquid is solved, achieving rapid solid-liquid separation and convenient operation.

CN224199350UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05QINGDAO BEST BREWER ENG & TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO BEST BREWER ENG & TECH
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the physical separation of beer fermentation broth after subsequent fermentation is a cumbersome process, and convenient separation equipment is lacking.

Method used

Design a beer fermentation liquid buffer tank, which is equipped with a filter screen, an agitation mechanism and a hydraulic control system, to achieve rapid solid-liquid separation of the fermentation liquid through agitation and compression.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid filtration and separation of fermentation broth and facilitates convenient operation, simplifying the separation process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a beer fermentation liquor buffer tank which comprises a buffer tank body, a top frame assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the buffer tank body, an inner frame assembly is movably connected to the inner wall of the top frame assembly, an inner control assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner frame assembly, and a filter screen is connected to the inner wall of the buffer tank body in an attached mode. The inner control assembly comprises a stirring mechanism, and the outer wall of the stirring mechanism is fixedly connected with a squeezing mechanism; the stirring mechanism comprises a stirring motor fixedly arranged at the bottom of the inner frame assembly, and an output shaft of the stirring motor is fixedly connected with a rotating rod through a coupler. According to the beer fermentation liquor buffer tank, through the arrangement and cooperative use of the inner control assembly, when fermentation liquor is temporarily stored, firstly, a filter screen is arranged on the inner wall of the buffer tank in a sleeving mode, the fermentation liquor is poured into the buffer tank through the filter screen, and a stirring motor is started and controlled to drive a stirring frame to rotate; and irregular stirring in the filter screen can be realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beer fermentation technology, and more specifically, to a beer fermentation liquid buffer tank. Background Technology

[0002] A buffer tank is an intermediate storage tank located between the main fermentation tank and subsequent processes (such as filtration and packaging). It is used to temporarily store the fermentation liquid and perform physical separation, temperature control, or chemical stabilization to ensure the consistency of beer quality.

[0003] The existing technology has the following problems:

[0004] In existing technologies, beer fermentation liquid needs to be physically separated after subsequent fermentation. Traditional operations require pouring out the liquid and using other mechanisms for separation, which is quite cumbersome. Therefore, it is necessary to design an easy-to-use beer fermentation liquid buffer tank. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems in the related technologies, this utility model proposes a beer fermentation liquid buffer tank to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the existing related technologies.

[0006] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A beer fermentation liquid buffer tank includes a buffer tank, a top frame assembly is provided on the outer wall of the buffer tank, an inner frame assembly is movably connected to the inner wall of the top frame assembly, an inner control assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner frame assembly, and a filter screen is attached to the inner wall of the buffer tank.

[0008] The internal control component includes a stirring mechanism, and a pressing mechanism is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring mechanism. By setting up and using the internal control component, when temporarily storing fermentation liquid, firstly, the filter screen is placed on the inner wall of the buffer tank, and the fermentation liquid is poured into the buffer tank through the filter screen. By starting and controlling the stirring motor to drive the stirring frame to rotate, the inside of the filter screen can be stirred at irregular intervals to achieve a better treatment effect of the fermentation liquid.

[0009] When it is necessary to discharge the fermentation liquid, open the control valve on the discharge pipe to discharge the treated fermentation liquid outward through the discharge pipe, insert the pressing block into the inner frame, and at the same time, lower the height of the inner control component by operating the lifting hydraulic cylinder on the top frame assembly. The fermentation liquid in the filter screen is squeezed by the inner frame and the pressing block in the inner frame, thereby achieving better solid-liquid separation. Combined with the discharge pipe, it can achieve the effect of rapid filtration and separation.

[0010] The agitation mechanism includes an agitation motor fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner frame assembly. The output shaft of the agitation motor is fixedly connected to a rotating rod via a coupling, and an agitation frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod.

[0011] The pressing mechanism includes a connecting frame fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod, an inner frame fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting frame, and a pressing block inserted into the inner wall of the inner frame;

[0012] The top frame assembly includes a vertical limiting slide plate inserted into the inner wall of the buffer tank and a lifting hydraulic cylinder fixedly installed on the outer wall of the buffer tank. One end of the vertical limiting slide plate is fixedly connected to the top frame, the inner wall of the top frame has an inner limiting groove, and the bottom of the top frame is fixedly connected to an outer positioning plate. With the top frame assembly, the height of the inner frame assembly and the inner control assembly can be adjusted by starting and controlling the lifting hydraulic cylinder during use.

[0013] The inner frame assembly includes a telescopic hydraulic cylinder fixedly mounted on the outer positioning plate. One end of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to an upper limit slide, and the bottom of the upper limit slide is fixedly connected to a top plate. With the inner frame assembly in use, after the inner control component is raised away from the buffer tank in conjunction with the lifting hydraulic cylinder, the upper limit slide is pulled along the inner wall of the inner limit slide groove by starting and controlling the telescopic hydraulic cylinder, thereby facilitating the user's operation for cleaning and installing the inner control component.

[0014] Preferably, a discharge pipe is provided on the rear side of the buffer tank, and a control valve is provided on the inner wall of the discharge pipe.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the buffer tank is provided with a base, and the inner wall of the base is provided with a temperature monitoring system and a heating system, and the temperature monitoring system and the heating system are located at the bottom of the buffer tank.

[0016] Preferably, the pressing block is a hemispherical pressing block, which allows for better cooperation with the inner bottom circle.

[0017] Preferably, the number of lifting hydraulic cylinders is two, and one end of the lifting hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vertical limiting slide plate.

[0018] Preferably, the bottom of the top plate is provided with two limiting rings, and the two limiting rings are respectively attached to the outer wall of the filter screen at the inner and outer walls of the buffer tank.

[0019] Preferably, the outer wall of the upper limit slide is slidably connected to the inner wall of the inner limit slide groove.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. The beer fermentation liquid buffer tank, through the setting of the internal control components and their use, when temporarily storing fermentation liquid, firstly, the filter screen is placed on the inner wall of the buffer tank, and the fermentation liquid is poured into the buffer tank through the filter screen. By starting and controlling the stirring motor to drive the stirring frame to rotate, the inside of the filter screen can be stirred at irregular intervals to achieve a better treatment effect of the fermentation liquid.

[0021] When it is necessary to discharge the fermentation liquid, open the control valve on the discharge pipe to discharge the treated fermentation liquid outward through the discharge pipe. Insert the pressing block into the inner frame. At the same time, lower the height of the inner control component by operating the lifting hydraulic cylinder on the top frame assembly. The fermentation liquid in the filter screen is squeezed by the inner frame and the pressing block in the inner frame, thereby achieving better solid-liquid separation. Combined with the discharge pipe, it can achieve a rapid filtration and separation effect.

[0022] 2. This beer fermentation liquid buffer tank, through the setting of the top frame assembly, allows for the adjustment of the height of the inner frame assembly and the inner control assembly by starting and controlling the lifting hydraulic cylinder during use.

[0023] 3. The beer fermentation liquid buffer tank, through the setting of the inner frame assembly, in use, after the inner control assembly is raised away from the buffer tank by the lifting hydraulic cylinder, the upper limit slide is pulled along the inner wall of the inner limit slide groove by starting and controlling the telescopic hydraulic cylinder, thereby facilitating the user to operate, clean and install the inner control assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a front view of the beer fermentation liquid buffer tank described in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal control component described in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring mechanism described in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing mechanism described in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the external shape of the filter screen described in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top frame assembly described in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the inner frame assembly described in this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Buffer tank; 2. Internal control assembly; 201. Agitator; 2011. Agitator motor; 2012. Rotary rod; 2013. Agitator frame; 202. Pressing mechanism; 2021. Inner frame; 2022. Connecting frame; 2023. Pressing block; 3. Filter screen; 4. Top frame assembly; 401. Top frame; 402. Outer positioning plate; 403. Inner limit slide groove; 404. Vertical limit slide plate; 405. Lifting hydraulic cylinder; 5. Inner frame assembly; 501. Telescopic hydraulic cylinder; 502. Upper limit slide; 503. Top plate; 6. Base. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings, which are part of the disclosure of the present invention. These drawings are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementation methods and the advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are usually used to represent similar components.

[0034] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a beer fermentation liquid buffer tank is provided. Example 1

[0035] like Figures 1-7As shown, the beer fermentation liquid buffer tank according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a buffer tank 1. A top frame assembly 4 is provided on the outer wall of the buffer tank 1. An inner frame assembly 5 is movably connected to the inner wall of the top frame assembly 4. An inner control assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner frame assembly 5. A filter screen 3 is fitted to the inner wall of the buffer tank 1. The inner control assembly 2 includes a stirring mechanism 201. A pressing mechanism 202 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the stirring mechanism 201. The stirring mechanism 201 includes a stirring motor 2011 fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner frame assembly 5. A rotating rod 2012 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the stirring motor 2011 via a coupling. A stirring frame 2013 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod 2012. The pressing mechanism 202 includes components fixedly connected to the rotating rod 2012. The outer wall has a connecting frame 2022, and the outer wall of the connecting frame 2022 is fixedly connected to the inner frame 2021. The inner wall of the inner frame 2021 is inserted into the pressing block 2023. The rear side of the buffer tank 1 is provided with a discharge pipe, and the inner wall of the discharge pipe is provided with a control valve. The bottom of the buffer tank 1 is provided with a base 6, and the inner wall of the base 6 is provided with a temperature monitoring system and a heating system. The temperature monitoring system and the heating system are located at the bottom of the buffer tank 1. The pressing block 2023 is a hemispherical pressing block. There are two lifting hydraulic cylinders 405, and one end of the lifting hydraulic cylinder 405 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vertical limit slide plate 404. The bottom of the top plate 503 is provided with two limiters, and the two limit rings are respectively attached to the outer wall of the filter screen 3 at the inner and outer walls of the buffer tank 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, by setting and using the internal control component 2, when temporarily storing the fermentation liquid, firstly, the filter screen 3 is placed on the inner wall of the buffer tank 1, and the fermentation liquid is poured into the buffer tank 1 through the filter screen 3. By starting and controlling the stirring motor 2011 to drive the stirring frame 2013 to rotate, the inside of the filter screen 3 can be stirred at irregular intervals to achieve a better treatment effect of the fermentation liquid.

[0037] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to discharge the fermentation liquid, the control valve on the discharge pipe is opened to discharge the treated fermentation liquid through the discharge pipe. The pressing block 2023 is inserted into the inner frame 2021. At the same time, the height of the inner control component 2 is lowered by operating the lifting hydraulic cylinder 405 on the top frame assembly 4. The fermentation liquid in the filter screen 3 is squeezed by the inner frame 2021 and the pressing block 2023 in the inner frame 2021, thereby achieving better solid-liquid separation. With the discharge pipe, the effect of rapid filtration and separation can be achieved.

[0038] In this embodiment, the hemispherical pressing block can achieve a better working effect in conjunction with the inner bottom circle. Example 2

[0039] Based on Embodiment 1, a preferred embodiment of the beer fermentation liquid buffer tank provided by this utility model is as follows: Figures 1-7As shown: The top frame assembly 4 includes a vertical limiting slide plate 404 that is inserted into the inner wall of the buffer tank 1 and a lifting hydraulic cylinder 405 that is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the buffer tank 1. One end of the vertical limiting slide plate 404 is fixedly connected to the top frame 401. The inner wall of the top frame 401 is provided with an inner limiting slide groove 403. The bottom of the top frame 401 is fixedly connected to an outer positioning plate 402.

[0040] In this embodiment, by setting the top frame assembly 4, the height of the inner frame assembly 5 and the inner control assembly 2 can be adjusted by starting and controlling the lifting hydraulic cylinder 405 during use. Example 3

[0041] Based on Embodiment 1, a preferred embodiment of the beer fermentation liquid buffer tank provided by this utility model is as follows: Figures 1-7 As shown: The inner frame assembly 5 includes a telescopic hydraulic cylinder 501 fixedly mounted on the outer positioning plate 402. One end of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 501 is fixedly connected to an upper limit slide 502, and the bottom of the upper limit slide 502 is fixedly connected to a top plate 503. The outer wall of the upper limit slide 502 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the inner limit slide groove 403.

[0042] In this embodiment, by setting the inner frame component 5, during use, after the inner control component 2 is raised away from the buffer tank 1 by the lifting hydraulic cylinder 405, the upper limit slide 502 is pulled along the inner wall of the inner limit slide groove 403 by starting and controlling the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 501, thereby facilitating the user's operation for cleaning and installing the inner control component 2.

[0043] To facilitate understanding of the above-mentioned technical solutions of this utility model, the working principle or operation method of this utility model in actual process will be described in detail below.

[0044] In practical applications, firstly, the filter screen 3 is placed on the inner wall of the buffer tank 1, and the fermentation liquid is poured into the buffer tank 1 through the filter screen 3. The stirring motor 2011 is started and controlled to drive the stirring frame 2013 to rotate, which can realize the intermittent stirring inside the filter screen 3 to achieve a better treatment effect of the fermentation liquid. When it is necessary to discharge the fermentation liquid, the control valve on the discharge pipe is opened to discharge the treated fermentation liquid out through the discharge pipe. The pressing block 2023 is inserted into the inner frame 2021. At the same time, the height of the inner control component 2 is lowered by operating the lifting hydraulic cylinder 405 on the top frame assembly 4. The fermentation liquid in the filter screen 3 is squeezed by the inner frame 2021 and the pressing block 2023 in the inner frame 2021, thereby achieving a better solid-liquid separation. With the help of the discharge pipe, a rapid filtration and separation effect can be achieved.

[0045] In summary, with the help of the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model, the beer fermentation liquid buffer tank, through the setting of the internal control component 2 and its use, allows for the following when temporarily storing fermentation liquid: First, the filter screen 3 is placed on the inner wall of the buffer tank 1, and the fermentation liquid is poured into the buffer tank 1 through the filter screen 3. By starting and controlling the stirring motor 2011 to drive the stirring frame 2013 to rotate, the inside of the filter screen 3 can be stirred intermittently to achieve a better treatment effect for the fermentation liquid. When it is necessary to discharge the fermentation liquid, the control valve on the discharge pipe is opened to discharge the treated fermentation liquid out through the discharge pipe. The pressing block 2023 is inserted into the inner frame 2021. At the same time, the lifting hydraulic cylinder 405 on the top frame component 4 is operated to lower the internal control component. The height of the control component 2 is controlled by the inner frame 2021 and the pressing block 2023 in the inner frame 2021, which squeezes the fermentation liquid in the filter screen 3 to achieve better solid-liquid separation. With the help of the discharge pipe, a rapid filtration and separation effect can be achieved. With the setting of the top frame component 4, the height of the inner frame component 5 and the inner control component 2 can be adjusted by starting and controlling the lifting hydraulic cylinder 405 during use. With the setting of the inner frame component 5, after the inner control component 2 is raised away from the buffer tank 1 with the lifting hydraulic cylinder 405, the upper limit slide 502 is pulled along the inner wall of the inner limit slide groove 403 by starting and controlling the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 501, thereby facilitating the user's operation, cleaning and installation of the inner control component 2.

[0046] 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, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A beer fermentation liquid buffer tank, comprising a buffer tank (1), characterized in that, The outer wall of the buffer tank (1) is provided with a top frame assembly (4), the inner wall of the top frame assembly (4) is movably connected with an inner frame assembly (5), the bottom of the inner frame assembly (5) is fixedly connected with an inner control assembly (2), and the inner wall of the buffer tank (1) is fitted with a filter screen (3). The internal control component (2) includes an agitation mechanism (201), and a pressing mechanism (202) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the agitation mechanism (201). The stirring mechanism (201) includes a stirring motor (2011) fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner frame assembly (5). The output shaft of the stirring motor (2011) is fixedly connected to a rotating rod (2012) via a coupling. The outer wall of the rotating rod (2012) is fixedly connected to a stirring frame (2013). The pressing mechanism (202) includes a connecting frame (2022) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod (2012), an inner frame (2021) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting frame (2022), and a pressing block (2023) inserted into the inner wall of the inner frame (2021). The top frame assembly (4) includes a vertical limiting slide plate (404) inserted into the inner wall of the buffer tank (1) and a lifting hydraulic cylinder (405) fixedly installed on the outer wall of the buffer tank (1). One end of the vertical limiting slide plate (404) is fixedly connected to the top frame (401). The inner wall of the top frame (401) is provided with an inner limiting slide groove (403). The bottom of the top frame (401) is fixedly connected to an outer positioning plate (402). The inner frame assembly (5) includes a telescopic hydraulic cylinder (501) fixedly mounted on the outer positioning plate (402). One end of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder (501) is fixedly connected to an upper limit slide (502), and the bottom of the upper limit slide (502) is fixedly connected to a top plate (503).

2. The beer fermentation liquid buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer tank (1) is provided with a discharge pipe on its rear side, and a control valve is provided on the inner wall of the discharge pipe.

3. A beer fermentation liquid buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the buffer tank (1) is provided with a base (6), and the inner wall of the base (6) is provided with a temperature monitoring system and a heating system, and the temperature monitoring system and the heating system are located at the bottom of the buffer tank (1).

4. A beer fermentation liquid buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The press block (2023) is a hemispherical press block.

5. A beer fermentation liquid buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of lifting hydraulic cylinders (405) is two, and one end of the lifting hydraulic cylinder (405) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vertical limiting slide plate (404).

6. A beer fermentation liquid buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the top plate (503) is provided with two limiting rings, which are respectively attached to the outer wall of the filter screen (3) at the inner and outer walls of the buffer tank (1).

7. A beer fermentation liquid buffer tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the upper limit slide (502) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the inner limit slide groove (403).