Bean soaking equipment for bean product manufacturing

By designing an automated bean soaking device, the problem of manual cleaning required by traditional equipment has been solved. The device achieves automated cleaning and temperature control, improving cleaning consistency and production efficiency, and ensuring the quality of bean products.

CN224206131UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08HUBEI LIANGEN FOOD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI LIANGEN FOOD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional bean soaking equipment lacks a cleaning function, requiring manual cleaning, which leads to low efficiency and inconsistent cleaning results, affecting the quality of bean products and increasing labor costs.

Method used

A bean soaking device was designed, which includes components such as a support frame, a centrifugal separation tank, a washing tank, and a soaking tank. Through centrifugal separation, automatic washing, and temperature control, it achieves automated washing and temperature regulation, thereby improving the washing and soaking effect.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated cleaning and temperature control, improves cleaning consistency and production efficiency, ensures the quality of beans and the soaking effect, and reduces labor intensity.

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Abstract

The utility model provides bean soaking equipment for manufacturing bean products, which belongs to the technical field of bean soaking equipment and comprises a support, the support is of a three-layer stepped structure, a centrifugal separation barrel is arranged on the third layer of the support and comprises an outer barrel and an inner barrel, the outer barrel is mounted at the top of the third layer of the support, and a cleaning tank is arranged on the second layer of the support. Two groups of filter plates are arranged in the cleaning tank, the two groups of filter plates are rotatably connected with the cleaning tank through transmission assemblies, a bean suction pipe is arranged between the cleaning tank and the centrifugal separation barrel, a bean suction machine is arranged on the bean suction pipe, a soaking barrel is arranged on the first layer of the support, a stirring assembly is arranged in the soaking barrel, and a heating assembly is arranged on the outer side of the soaking barrel. The device is provided with a cleaning tank and a rotatable filter plate, so that a user can automatically clean beans in the bean soaking process, and the automation degree of the device is improved; when the device is used, a user can control the temperature of water in the soaking barrel through the cooperation of the temperature controller and the temperature sensor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of bean soaking equipment, and more specifically, it relates to a bean soaking equipment for bean product manufacturing. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of soy product processing, soaking soybeans is a crucial preliminary step. The soaking time, water temperature control, cleaning effectiveness, and soybean sorting directly impact the quality and production efficiency of subsequent soy products. However, traditional equipment is typically a simple container-type soaking system that lacks a soybean cleaning function, requiring manual cleaning. This results in low soybean cleaning efficiency, and the consistency of manual cleaning is difficult to guarantee, increasing labor costs and potentially affecting the quality and taste of soy products due to incomplete cleaning. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a bean soaking device for bean product manufacturing, which solves the technical problem that in the prior art, traditional devices are usually simple container-type soaking devices that do not have the function of cleaning beans and require manual cleaning.

[0004] The purpose and effectiveness of this utility model's bean soaking equipment for manufacturing bean products are achieved through the following specific technical means:

[0005] A bean soaking device for making bean products includes a support frame with a three-tiered structure. The third tier of the support frame has a centrifugal separation tank, which includes an outer tank and an inner tank. The outer tank is installed on the top of the third tier of the support frame. The second tier of the support frame has a washing tank with two sets of filter plates inside. Both sets of filter plates are rotatably connected to the washing tank via a transmission assembly. A bean suction pipe is provided between the washing tank and the centrifugal separation tank, and a bean suction machine is installed on the suction pipe. The first tier of the support frame has a soaking tank with a stirring assembly inside and a heating assembly on the outside of the soaking tank.

[0006] According to a preferred embodiment, a first drive motor is provided below the centrifugal separation tank. The first drive motor is installed inside the bracket, and the output shaft of the first drive motor passes through the bracket and the outer tank, and is connected to the bottom of the inner tank.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the outer barrel has a drain outlet on one side, the inner barrel has a filter hole, the top of the outer barrel has a fixing frame, and the bean sucker is installed on the fixing frame.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, the transmission assembly includes a second drive motor and a rotating shaft. The second drive motor is mounted on the bracket, and the rotating shaft passes through the bracket and the cleaning tank. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to the output shaft of the second drive motor via a belt, and the other end is fitted with a first connecting rod. The first connecting rod is connected to the filter plate via a second connecting rod.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the stirring assembly includes a stirring motor and a protective shell. The top of the soaking tank is provided with a mounting platform, the stirring motor is mounted on the top of the mounting platform, the protective shell is mounted on the bottom of the mounting platform, and a stirring rod is provided on the output shaft of the stirring motor, the stirring rod being located inside the protective shell.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the heating assembly includes a fixed shell and a heating tube, the heating tube is installed inside the fixed shell, the fixed shell is sleeved on the soaking tub, a temperature controller is provided on the fixed shell, a temperature sensor is provided inside the soaking tub, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the temperature controller.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, both the soaking tank and the cleaning tank are provided with a discharge port on one side, and each discharge port is equipped with a solenoid valve.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. This utility model, by setting up a washing tank and a rotatable filter plate, enables users to automatically wash beans during the soaking process, thus improving the automation level of the device. After the beans have completed the separation of mud and sand, the user can activate the transmission component to drive the filter plate to rotate, thereby filtering impurities and screening beans to obtain clean beans. This saves users from the tedious process of manual washing and screening, improves work efficiency, ensures the consistency and stability of bean washing, and enhances the washing and screening capabilities of the device.

[0014] 2. When using this device, the user can control the water temperature in the soaking tank through the cooperation of the temperature controller and temperature sensor, so that the user can set the optimal soaking temperature according to different types of beans, thereby improving the temperature control accuracy of the device. Then, through the setting of the centrifugal separation tank, the device can separate beans and sand, which greatly shortens the production cycle, ensures the soaking quality of beans, and improves the production efficiency and product quality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of region a in the middle;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of region b in the middle.

[0019] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0020] 11. Support frame; 21. Outer bucket; 31. Inner bucket; 32. Bean suction tube; 33. Bean suction machine; 34. First drive motor; 35. Fixing frame; 41. Washing tank; 42. Filter plate; 51. Soaking tank; 61. Stirring motor; 62. Protective shell; 63. Stirring rod; 64. Mounting platform; 71. Fixing shell; 72. Heating element; 73. Temperature controller; 74. Temperature sensor; 81. Second drive motor; 82. Rotating shaft; 83. First connecting rod; 84. Second connecting rod; 91. Solenoid valve. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, but should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] Example:

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a bean curd soaking device for bean product manufacturing, including a support frame 11 with a three-tiered structure. This three-tiered structure allows for the division of installation areas for each component, improving the overall layout rationality of the device. The third tier of the support frame 11 houses a centrifugal separation tank, which includes an outer tank 21 and an inner tank 31. The outer tank 21 is installed at the top of the third tier of the support frame 11. The combination of the outer tank 21 and the inner tank 31 enables centrifugal separation, allowing the device to separate impurities and improving its separation efficiency. A first drive motor 34 is located below the centrifugal separation tank and is installed inside the support frame 11. The first drive motor 34 provides power to the centrifugal separation tank, enabling the user to perform centrifugal separation smoothly and improving the device's operational reliability. The output shaft of the first drive motor 34 passes through the support frame 11 and the outer tank 21, and is connected to the bottom of the inner tank 31. This connection ensures power transmission, allowing the user to control the speed and effect of centrifugal separation, improving the device's separation accuracy.

[0024] like Figure 2As shown, a drain outlet is provided on one side of the outer barrel 21, and a filter hole is provided on the inner barrel 31. The drain outlet and filter hole allow for timely discharge of liquid during the separation process, enabling users to complete the separation operation and improving the device's efficiency. A mounting bracket 35 is provided on the top of the outer barrel 21, and the bean suction machine 33 is mounted on the mounting bracket 35. Users can use the support of the mounting bracket 35 to install the bean suction machine 33, allowing the device to smoothly perform bean suction operations, improving the device's suction stability and enhancing user convenience during the bean suction process.

[0025] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the second layer of the support frame 11 is equipped with a cleaning tank 41, and two sets of filter plates 42 are installed in the cleaning tank 41. Both sets of filter plates 42 are rotatably connected to the cleaning tank 41 through a transmission assembly. The user can control the rotation of the filter plates 42 through the transmission assembly, enabling the device to separate bad beans and floating impurities, improving the comprehensiveness of cleaning and enhancing the cleaning effect of the device. The transmission assembly includes a second drive motor 81 and a rotating shaft 82. The second drive motor 81 is mounted on the support frame 11. The second drive motor 81 provides driving force. The rotating shaft 82 passes through the support frame 11 and the cleaning tank 41. One end of the rotating shaft 82 is connected to the output shaft of the second drive motor 81 via a belt. This connection method ensures the transmission of power. The other end of the rotating shaft 82 is fitted with a first connecting rod 83, which is connected to the filter plate 42 through a second connecting rod 84. Through this connection structure, the rotation of the rotating shaft 82 can be transmitted to the filter plate 42, allowing the user to rotate the filter plate 42 and improving the cleaning capability of the device.

[0026] like Figure 2 , 4 As shown, a bean suction tube 32 is provided between the washing tank 41 and the centrifugal separation tank, and a bean suction machine 33 is provided on the bean suction tube 32. The bean suction machine 33 and the bean suction tube 32 allow the centrifuged beans to be transported into the washing tank 41, saving the user handling time and improving the smoothness of the device's operation. The first layer of the support frame 11 is equipped with a soaking tank 51, which contains a stirring assembly, and a heating assembly is located on the outside of the soaking tank 51. The stirring assembly includes a stirring motor 61 and a protective shell 62. A mounting platform 64 is provided on the top of the soaking tank 51, and the stirring motor 61 is mounted on the top of the mounting platform 64. The stirring motor 61 generates stirring power, allowing the user to stir the beans in the soaking tank 51. The protective shell 62 is mounted on the bottom of the mounting platform 64, and a stirring rod 63 is provided on the output shaft of the stirring motor 61, located inside the protective shell 62. The protective shell 62 protects the stirring components and prevents damage to the beans, allowing the user to perform stirring operations and improving the safety of the device. The bean suction machine 33 can be an impeller type bean suction machine.

[0027] Users can adjust the soaking temperature using the heating element, enabling the device to provide ideal soaking conditions, improving the temperature control accuracy and enhancing the user's ability to control the temperature. The heating element includes a fixed housing 71 and a heating tube 72. The heating tube 72 is installed inside the fixed housing 71, which is fitted onto the soaking tank 51. The combination of the fixed housing 71 and the heating tube 72 heats the soaking tank 51, providing a suitable soaking temperature environment for the beans and improving heating uniformity. A temperature controller 73 is mounted on the fixed housing 71, and a temperature sensor 74 is installed inside the soaking tank 51. The temperature sensor 74 is electrically connected to the temperature controller 73. Users can adjust the soaking temperature using the temperature controller 73 and the temperature sensor 74, maintaining a constant temperature and improving the accuracy of temperature control, thus enhancing the device's ability to regulate temperature. The heating tube 72 can be a ceramic heating tube; the temperature controller 73 can be a digital temperature controller; and the temperature sensor 74 can be an infrared temperature sensor.

[0028] Both the soaking tank 51 and the cleaning tank 41 have a discharge port on one side, and each discharge port is equipped with a solenoid valve 91. The solenoid valve 91 can control the discharge time and amount, allowing the user to schedule production and improving the controllability of the discharge of the device; the solenoid valve 91 can be a pilot-operated solenoid valve.

[0029] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0030] In use, turn on the power to the equipment and pour the beans to be processed into the inner barrel 31 of the centrifugal separator. Start the first drive motor 34 at the bottom of the centrifugal separator. The motor drives the inner barrel 31 to rotate at high speed, using centrifugal force to separate impurities from the beans. The liquid in the impurities enters the outer barrel 21 through the filter holes on the inner barrel 31, and then is discharged from the drain outlet on one side of the outer barrel 21. After centrifugation, start the bean suction machine 33 on the top fixed frame 35 of the outer barrel 21. The bean suction tube 32 transports the centrifuged beans to the washing tank 41 on the second layer of the support 11. After the beans enter the washing tank 41, start the second drive motor 81. The output shaft of the motor drives the rotating shaft 82 to rotate via a belt. The first connecting rod 83 and the second connecting rod 84 at the other end of the rotating shaft 82 push the filter plate 42 to rotate. During the rotation, bad beans and floating impurities are separated and placed above the filter plate 42. After washing, start the bean suction machine 33 again. The bean suction tube 32 transports the beans to the soaking tank 51 on the first layer of the support 11. In the soaking tank 51, the soaking temperature is set as needed, and the stirring motor 61 is started. The output shaft of the stirring motor 61 drives the stirring rod 63 to rotate, ensuring the beans are evenly mixed during soaking. The heating element on the outside of the soaking tank 51 monitors the internal temperature in real time via a temperature sensor 74 and transmits the temperature data to a temperature controller 73. The user adjusts the operating status of the heating element 72 according to the display on the temperature controller 73 to maintain a constant temperature inside the soaking tank 51. The solenoid valve 91 controls the discharge time and quantity from the soaking tank 51 and the washing tank 41, facilitating production scheduling.

[0031] Driven by the first drive motor 34, the centrifugal separator separates impurities from the beans, improving their purity and providing high-quality raw materials for subsequent processing. The rotatable filter plate 42 in the washing tank 41, under the action of the second drive motor 81 and transmission components, separates bad beans and floating impurities, ensuring thorough cleaning and improving the beans' hygiene. The stirring component in the soaking tank 51 ensures the beans are evenly heated and absorb water during soaking, guaranteeing consistent soaking results. The temperature control function of the heating component provides ideal soaking temperatures, further improving soaking quality. The automatic conveying function of the bean suction machine 33 and suction tube 32 throughout the process reduces the labor intensity and time consumption of manual bean handling, improving production efficiency.

[0032] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments.

Claims

1. A bean soaking equipment for making bean products, comprising a support frame (11), wherein the support frame (11) has a three-layer ladder structure, characterized in that: The third layer of the support (11) is provided with a centrifugal separation tank, which includes an outer tank (21) and an inner tank (31). The outer tank (21) is installed on the top of the third layer of the support (11). The second layer of the support (11) is provided with a cleaning tank (41). The cleaning tank (41) is provided with two sets of filter plates (42). Both sets of filter plates (42) are rotatably connected to the cleaning tank (41) through a transmission component. A bean suction tube (32) is provided between the cleaning tank (41) and the centrifugal separation tank. A bean suction machine (33) is provided on the bean suction tube (32). The first layer of the support (11) is provided with a soaking tank (51). A stirring component is provided inside the soaking tank (51). A heating component is provided on the outside of the soaking tank (51).

2. The bean soaking equipment for making bean products according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first drive motor (34) is provided below the centrifugal separation tank. The first drive motor (34) is installed inside the bracket (11). The output shaft of the first drive motor (34) passes through the bracket (11) and the outer tank (21), and is connected to the bottom of the inner tank (31).

3. The bean soaking equipment for making bean products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer barrel (21) has a drain outlet on one side, the inner barrel (31) has a filter hole, the outer barrel (21) has a fixing frame (35) on top, and the bean sucker (33) is installed on the fixing frame (35).

4. The bean soaking equipment for making bean products according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a second drive motor (81) and a rotating shaft (82). The second drive motor (81) is mounted on the bracket (11). The rotating shaft (82) passes through the bracket (11) and the cleaning tank (41). One end of the rotating shaft (82) is connected to the output shaft of the second drive motor (81) via a belt, and the other end is fitted with a first connecting rod (83). The first connecting rod (83) is connected to the filter plate (42) via a second connecting rod (84).

5. The bean soaking equipment for making bean products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly includes a stirring motor (61) and a protective shell (62). The soaking tank (51) is provided with a mounting platform (64) on top. The stirring motor (61) is mounted on the top of the mounting platform (64), and the protective shell (62) is mounted on the bottom of the mounting platform (64). The output shaft of the stirring motor (61) is provided with a stirring rod (63), and the stirring rod (63) is located inside the protective shell (62).

6. The bean soaking equipment for making bean products according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heating assembly includes a fixed shell (71) and a heating tube (72). The heating tube (72) is installed inside the fixed shell (71). The fixed shell (71) is fitted onto the soaking tub (51). A temperature controller (73) is provided on the fixed shell (71). A temperature sensor (74) is provided inside the soaking tub (51). The temperature sensor (74) is electrically connected to the temperature controller (73).

7. The bean soaking equipment for making bean products according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both the soaking tank (51) and the cleaning tank (41) have discharge ports on one side, and each discharge port is equipped with a solenoid valve (91).