Vertical milk storage cylinder with leakproof liquid outlet
By installing a transmission rod and spring structure at the outlet of the vertical milk storage tank, the leakage problem caused by the wear of the sealing ring is solved, enabling timely detection of leakage and extending the service life of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SICHUAN PROVINCE YAAN QIANGJIANG FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
The sealing ring at the connection between the outlet and the tank body of the existing milk storage tank is prone to wear, leading to leakage and seal failure, which allows external microorganisms to invade and cause the fresh milk to spoil.
A vertical milk storage tank was designed. By setting a transmission rod and spring structure at the liquid outlet, the transmission rod will show a red dye to indicate leakage when liquid leaks, so that the leakage can be detected and dealt with in time. At the same time, the outer shell can be replaced to extend the service life of the equipment.
This enables timely detection and handling of leaks, preventing large-scale losses and extending the service life of equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of milk storage equipment technology, specifically a vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet. Background Technology
[0002] Dairy products include fresh milk (i.e., sterilized milk), milk powder (whole milk powder, skim milk powder, infant formula), condensed milk (unsalted condensed milk, sweetened condensed milk), and yogurt, etc. Their nutritional value and flavor are closely related to the processing methods. They can also be divided into ready-to-eat and non-ready-to-eat products. Dairy products are rich and diverse. With the improvement of people's living standards, people's demand for dairy products is increasing. At the same time, more and more people are paying more attention to the safety of dairy products. Milk storage tanks are storage devices in the dairy product production process.
[0003] Research revealed that existing milk storage tanks rely on sealing rings to seal the connection between the outlet and the tank body. However, prolonged use of these sealing rings can lead to wear and tear, causing leaks or seal failure. This allows external microorganisms to penetrate the tank through gaps, resulting in spoilage of the fresh milk. To address these issues, we propose technological innovations based on existing devices. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet to solve the leakage problem caused by the failure of the sealing ring in the above-mentioned background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet, comprising a tank body, an outlet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank body, a connecting pipe fixedly installed at the bottom of the outlet pipe by bolts, a first outer shell fixedly connected to the surface of the outlet pipe, a pressure plate rotatably connected to the bottom of the first outer shell, the pressure plate having an L-shaped cross-section, a second outer shell slidably connected to the surface of the connecting pipe, a groove provided inside the second outer shell, a slider slidably connected inside the groove, a transmission rod fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider, and a fixing block fixedly connected to one side of the first outer shell.
[0006] Preferably, a first spring is fixedly connected inside the groove, and the side of the first spring near the slider is fixedly connected to one end of the slider.
[0007] Preferably, the surface of the second housing is provided with a transmission groove, the interior of the transmission groove is in communication with the interior of the recess, and the interior of the transmission groove is slidably connected to the surface of the transmission rod.
[0008] Preferably, the fixing block has a first sliding groove inside and a second sliding groove inside.
[0009] Preferably, a C-shaped rod is slidably connected inside the first groove, and a rack is slidably connected inside the second groove, with one end of the rack fixedly connected to one side of the C-shaped rod.
[0010] Preferably, a second spring is fixedly connected inside the second groove, and the side of the second spring near the rack is fixedly connected to the surface of the rack.
[0011] Preferably, a gear is rotatably connected inside the first groove, and a rotating handle is fixedly connected to one end of the gear. One end of the rotating handle rotatably passes through the interior of the fixed block and extends to the exterior of the fixed block.
[0012] Preferably, a positioning block is fixedly connected to one end of the pressure plate, and a slot is provided inside the positioning block, the inside of which is inserted into the surface of the C-shaped rod.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1. This leak-proof vertical milk storage tank has a liquid outlet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank body, a connecting pipe fixedly connected to one side of the liquid outlet pipe, a first outer shell fixedly connected to the surface of the liquid outlet pipe, and a second outer shell fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting pipe. When leakage occurs, the transmission rod can extend out of the transmission groove, so that the transmission rod protrudes from the surface of the second outer shell, allowing staff to promptly detect the leakage and help deal with the emergency in a timely manner, avoiding large-scale losses.
[0015] 2. The vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet has a pressure plate fixedly connected to one side of the first outer shell, which allows for timely replacement of the second outer shell. This prevents the transmission rod inside the second outer shell from failing a second time after use, thus extending the service life of the equipment to a certain extent. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet according to this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid outlet pipe of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first outer shell of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first sliding groove of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Cylinder body; 2. Discharge pipe; 3. First outer shell; 4. Second outer shell; 5. Connecting pipe; 6. Fixing block; 7. Pressure plate; 8. Positioning block; 9. Rotating handle; 10. Groove; 11. Slider; 12. First spring; 13. Transmission groove; 14. Transmission rod; 15. First slide groove; 16. Second slide groove; 17. Second spring; 18. Gear; 19. Rack; 20. C-shaped rod; 21. Slot. Detailed Implementation
[0022] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet, including a tank body 1. The tank body 1 is an existing structure and will not be described in detail here. An outlet pipe 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tank body 1. A connecting pipe 5 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the outlet pipe 2 by bolts. A first outer shell 3 is fixedly connected to the surface of the outlet pipe 2. A pressure plate 7 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first outer shell 3. The pressure plate 7 has an L-shaped cross-section. A second outer shell 4 is slidably connected to the surface of the connecting pipe 5. A sealing ring is provided on the side of the second outer shell 4 near the first outer shell 3. The sealing ring allows the second outer shell 4 and the first outer shell 3 to be tightly connected to prevent liquid leakage. The pressure plate 7 makes the second outer shell 4 fit more tightly against the first outer shell 3. A groove 10 is opened inside the second outer shell 4. A slider 11 is slidably connected inside the groove 10. A first spring 12 is fixedly connected inside the groove 10. The side of the first spring 12 near the slider 11 is connected to one end of the slider 11. The second outer shell 4 is fixedly connected to the slide block 11. A transmission groove 13 is formed on the surface of the second outer shell 4. The interior of the transmission groove 13 is connected to the interior of the groove 10. A transmission rod 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide block 11. The surface of the transmission rod 14 is slidably connected to the interior of the transmission groove 13. The surface of the transmission rod 14 away from the slide block 11 is coated with red dye. The red dye is waterproof. When the first spring 12 is compressed, the transmission rod 14 slides out of the transmission groove 13, exposing the red dye on one side of the transmission rod 14. This allows the operator to notice that the liquid has leaked. When the liquid leaks at the connection between the outlet pipe 2 and the connecting pipe 5, the liquid drips onto the top of the slide block 11 along with the groove 10. This causes the slide block 11 to compress the first spring 12, causing the transmission rod 14 to slide out of the transmission groove 13, exposing the red dye on one side of the transmission rod 14. This allows the operator to notice that the liquid has leaked, helping to deal with the emergency in time and avoid large-scale losses.
[0023] A fixing block 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the first outer casing 3. A first sliding groove 15 is formed inside the fixing block 6, and a U-shaped rod 20 is slidably connected inside the first sliding groove 15. A second sliding groove 16 is formed inside the fixing block 6, and a rack 19 is slidably connected inside the second sliding groove 16. One end of the rack 19 is fixedly connected to one side of the U-shaped rod 20. A second spring 17 is fixedly connected inside the second sliding groove 16, and the side of the second spring 17 near the rack 19 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rack 19. A gear 18 is rotatably connected inside the first sliding groove 15, and a rotating handle 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the gear 18. One end of the handle 9 rotates through the interior of the fixing block 6 and extends to the exterior of the fixing block 6. One end of the pressure plate 7 is fixedly connected to the positioning block 8. The positioning block 8 has a slot 21 inside, and the inside of the slot 21 is inserted into the surface of the shaped rod 20. When the operator needs to replace the second outer shell 4, by rotating the handle 9, the rack 19 drives the second spring 17 to compress, and at the same time, the shaped rod 20 slides out of the slot 21, so that the pressure plate 7 is released from fixation. At the same time, the pressure plate 7 is rotated to both sides to release the second outer shell 4 from fixation, and then slides out of the surface of the connecting tube 5, which is convenient for replacement and extends the service life of the equipment to a certain extent.
[0024] Working principle: For this type of vertical milk storage tank with leak-proof outlet, when liquid leaks at the connection between the outlet pipe 2 and the connecting pipe 5, the liquid drips down the groove 10 onto the top of the slider 11, causing the slider 11 to compress the first spring 12, which drives the transmission rod 14 to slide out of the transmission groove 13, making the red dye on one side of the transmission rod 14 visible. This allows the staff to notice that the liquid has leaked, helping to deal with the emergency in time and avoid large-scale losses.
[0025] When the staff needs to replace the second outer shell 4, by turning the handle 9, the rack 19 drives the second spring 17 to compress, and at the same time, the shaped rod 20 slides out of the slot 21, so that the pressure plate 7 is released from fixation. At the same time, the pressure plate 7 is rotated to both sides to release the second outer shell 4 from fixation, and then slides out of the surface of the connecting tube 5 for easy replacement, which extends the service life of the equipment to a certain extent.
[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet, comprising a tank body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the cylinder (1) is fixedly connected to a liquid outlet pipe (2), and the bottom of the liquid outlet pipe (2) is fixedly installed with a connecting pipe (5) by bolts. The surface of the liquid outlet pipe (2) is fixedly connected to a first outer shell (3), and the bottom of the first outer shell (3) is rotatably connected to a pressure plate (7). The cross section of the pressure plate (7) is L-shaped. The surface of the connecting pipe (5) is slidably connected to a second outer shell (4). The interior of the second outer shell (4) is provided with a groove (10), and the interior of the groove (10) is slidably connected to a slider (11). The bottom of the slider (11) is fixedly connected to a transmission rod (14), and a fixing block (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the first outer shell (3).
2. The vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A first spring (12) is fixedly connected inside the groove (10), and the side of the first spring (12) near the slider (11) is fixedly connected to one end of the slider (11).
3. The vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the second outer shell (4) is provided with a transmission groove (13), the interior of the transmission groove (13) is connected to the interior of the groove (10), and the interior of the transmission groove (13) is slidably connected to the surface of the transmission rod (14).
4. The vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing block (6) has a first groove (15) inside and a second groove (16) inside.
5. The vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first groove (15) is slidably connected to a zigzag rod (20), and the second groove (16) is slidably connected to a rack (19). One end of the rack (19) is fixedly connected to one side of the zigzag rod (20).
6. The vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second spring (17) is fixedly connected inside the second groove (16), and the side of the second spring (17) near the rack (19) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rack (19).
7. The vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first slide (15) is rotatably connected to a gear (18), one end of which is fixedly connected to a rotating handle (9), one end of which rotates through the interior of the fixed block (6) and extends to the exterior of the fixed block (6).
8. The vertical milk storage tank with a leak-proof outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the pressure plate (7) is fixedly connected to a positioning block (8), and the positioning block (8) has a slot (21) inside, and the inside of the slot (21) is inserted into the surface of the shaped rod (20).