Saccharification and filtration integrated equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides saccharifying and filtering integrated equipment. The saccharifying and filtering integrated equipment comprises a pot body, a filtering plate and a material conveying device, the interior of the pot body is hollow. The filter plate is arranged in the pot body and located above the bottom wall of the pot body in a spaced mode in the vertical direction, the inner space of the pot body is divided into an upper cavity and a lower cavity in the vertical direction through the filter plate, and the filter plate is used for filtering. The conveyor is arranged at the top of the pot body, is communicated with the upper cavity of the pot body, is communicated with an external water source, and is used for stirring, mixing and conveying materials. Namely, in the design, the raw materials and the water can be added into the material conveyor, the material conveyor is used for stirring and mixing the raw materials and the water, and meanwhile, the mixed materials can be continuously conveyed to the upper cavity of the pot body until the amount of the materials in the pot body meets the preset requirement, so that the proportion of the raw materials and the water added into the material conveyor is conveniently regulated and controlled, and the stirring efficiency is improved. And caking is reduced, so that the mixing uniformity of the raw materials and water is improved, and the saccharification effect of the materials is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of winemaking equipment technology, and in particular to an integrated saccharification and filtration device. Background Technology

[0002] The existing whisky production process mainly uses grains such as malt as raw materials, and brews them through processes such as crushing, saccharification, fermentation, distillation, and aging.

[0003] In the saccharification process, the pulverized wheat flour is often directly poured into the saccharification tank, water is added, and the mixture is stirred with a stirrer to mix the wheat flour and water.

[0004] However, in the above process, the wheat flour is often poured directly into the saccharification tank in one go according to the required amount. Since wheat flour particles are insoluble in water, it is easy to cause uneven stirring due to the large amount of wheat flour during the subsequent water addition and stirring process. This can lead to clumping of wheat flour and affect the saccharification effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated saccharification and filtration device that can improve the uniformity of mixing raw materials and water.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] According to one aspect of this application, this application provides an integrated saccharification and filtration device, comprising:

[0008] The pot body is hollow inside;

[0009] A filter plate is disposed inside the pot body, and the filter plate is vertically spaced above the bottom wall of the pot body. The filter plate divides the internal space of the pot body into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. The filter plate is used for filtration.

[0010] A feeder is located at the top of the pot body, and is connected to the upper cavity of the pot body. The feeder is also connected to an external water source. The feeder is used to stir and mix raw materials and water to form materials, and to transport the materials.

[0011] In some embodiments, the feeder includes a housing and a feeding component. The housing is hollow inside and has a communicating inlet and outlet. The outlet of the housing is connected to the upper cavity.

[0012] The conveying component is disposed inside the housing and is rotatably connected to the housing. The conveying component can rotate relative to the housing to stir, mix, and convey materials.

[0013] The feeder also includes a drive unit, which is drivenly connected to the feeder.

[0014] In some embodiments, the feed inlet is used to allow raw materials in a dried state to enter the interior of the housing;

[0015] The feeder also includes at least one spray element, which is disposed inside the housing and is connected to an external water source. The spray element is used to spray water into the housing.

[0016] A spray element is provided inside the housing near the feed inlet.

[0017] In some embodiments, the housing includes a main body, a feeding section, and a discharging section that are connected to each other. The main body extends in a horizontal direction, and the feeding section and the discharging section are spaced apart along the length of the housing. The feeding section is connected to the top of the main body, and the discharging section is connected to the bottom of the main body. The top opening of the feeding section forms the feeding port, and the bottom opening of the discharging section forms the discharging port.

[0018] The material conveying component includes a rotating shaft and a spiral blade wound around the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft extends along the length of the housing and is driven to connect with the driving component. The spiral blade can convey the material located at the inlet to the outlet as the rotating shaft rotates.

[0019] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the pot body is provided with at least two liquid outlets, and each liquid outlet is connected to a liquid outlet pipe;

[0020] The bottom wall of the pot body includes at least two collection sections, each collection section forming an upward-opening collection groove, and all the collection grooves are connected to form the lower cavity;

[0021] Each of the collection sections has at least one guide body, which is inclined from top to bottom; the bottom of the guide body of each of the collection sections is provided with a liquid outlet.

[0022] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the collecting section is V-shaped or arc-shaped.

[0023] In some embodiments, the integrated saccharification and filtration apparatus further includes a liquid pump connected to all of the liquid outlet pipes;

[0024] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a cooler, which includes a shell and a cooling component disposed inside the shell. The shell is used to store coolant, and the shell is provided with a liquid inlet and a return outlet. The liquid inlet and the return outlet are both connected to the liquid pump to form a circulation loop. The cooling component is used to cool the coolant inside the shell.

[0025] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the pot body is further provided with a plurality of cleaning ports, the cleaning ports and the liquid outlets being distributed at intervals; each cleaning port is connected to a cleaning pipe;

[0026] The plurality of the discharge pipes are connected by a manifold, and each of the cleaning pipes is connected to the manifold through a connecting pipe;

[0027] The manifold is equipped with a first control valve for controlling its on / off state, and the first control valve is located downstream of the connection point between the connecting pipe and the manifold.

[0028] In some embodiments, the filter plate is provided with a plurality of filter holes and at least one slag outlet, the filter holes being distributed on the outside of the slag outlet; a cover plate is provided at the slag outlet, the cover plate being detachably connected to the filter plate, and the cover plate being used to open and close the slag outlet.

[0029] The bottom wall of the pot body is provided with at least one slag discharge port, and the slag discharge port is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the slag outlet; a row of slag pipes is connected to the slag discharge port; the slag discharge pipes are provided with a switch valve for controlling their on and off.

[0030] In some embodiments, the pore size of the filter is 0.7 mm to 0.9 mm;

[0031] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a waste residue box, which is connected to the slag discharge port through the slag discharge pipe. The waste residue box is used to store material residue.

[0032] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a slag discharger, which is connected to the waste slag box and is used to discharge the slag in the waste slag box to the outside.

[0033] In some embodiments, the integrated saccharification and filtration equipment further includes a stirrer, which includes a stirring shaft and a stirring paddle. The stirring shaft passes through the bottom wall of the pot body and protrudes upward from the filter plate. The stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the pot body. The stirring paddle is sleeved on the stirring shaft, and the stirring paddle is spaced above the filter plate.

[0034] The mixer also includes a power unit, which is drivenly connected to the mixing shaft; the mixer also includes multiple blades, which are spaced apart at the bottom of the mixing paddle.

[0035] Each of the tillers includes a fixed rod and a blade. The fixed rod is fixed to the bottom of the mixing paddle and extends vertically. The blade is spirally wound around the fixed rod vertically.

[0036] In some embodiments, the integrated saccharification and filtration equipment further includes a sprayer, which includes a plurality of nozzles distributed at intervals in the upper cavity. Each nozzle is connected to an external water source and is used to spray water into the pot.

[0037] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a cleaner, which is located in the upper cavity and has a cleaning section that can rotate relative to the pot body.

[0038] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this utility model has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0039] In this application, since a feeder is provided at the top of the pot, raw materials and water can be added into the feeder. Under the action of the feeder, the raw materials and water are stirred and mixed. At the same time, the mixed material can be continuously conveyed to the upper cavity of the pot until the amount of material in the pot reaches the preset requirement. This makes it convenient to control the ratio of raw materials and water added into the feeder, reduce clumping, improve the uniformity of the mixing of raw materials and water, and thus improve the saccharification effect of the material.

[0040] In addition, the filter plate installed inside the pot body can divide the pot body into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. As the material is transported to the upper cavity, it can undergo saccharification and subsequent filtration under the action of the filter plate. This design realizes the integration of the saccharification tank and the filtration tank in the existing technology, reduces the floor space, simplifies the production process and time, and saves production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated saccharification and filtration equipment in this embodiment.

[0042] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0043] 1. Pot body; 13. Collection section; 131. Guide body; 14. Connecting section; 15. Exhaust port; 16. Insulation layer; 2. Filter plate; 21. Filter hole; 3. Feeder; 31. Shell; 311. Main body; 312. Feeding section; 313. Discharge section; 32. Feeding component; 321. Rotating shaft; 322. Spiral blade; 33. Drive component; 34. Spray component; 41. Liquid outlet pipe; 411. Connecting pipe section; 412. Transparent viewing section; 42. Manifold; 43. Slag discharge pipe; 44. Cleaning pipe; 45. Connecting pipe; 451 46. ​​Reduction section; 46. Infusion pipe; 461. Return pipe section; 462. Output pipe section; 51. First control valve; 52. Switch valve; 53. Valve; 54. Second control valve; 55. Third control valve; 56. Fourth control valve; 57. Waste discharge valve; 6. Liquid pump; 7. Cooler; 8. Waste bin; 9. Waste discharge device; 10. Agitator; 101. Agitator shaft; 102. Agitator paddle; 103. Power component; 104. Tillage blade; 20. Sprayer; 201. Spray head; 202. Spray pipe; 30. Cleaner; 301. Cleaning section. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this utility model can have various variations in different embodiments, all of which do not depart from the scope of this utility model, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit this utility model.

[0045] In the description of this application, it should be understood that, in the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, the indications of direction or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, and back) are merely for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. These descriptions are appropriate when these elements are in the positions shown in the accompanying drawings. If the description of the positions of these elements changes, these directional indications also change accordingly.

[0046] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] This application provides an integrated saccharification and filtration device for the saccharification process in alcohol production. This application uses the integrated saccharification and filtration device for whiskey production as an example for illustration.

[0048] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, describes specific embodiments of the integrated saccharification and filtration equipment of this application.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated saccharification and filtration equipment in this embodiment.

[0050] refer to Figure 1 The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment includes a pot body 1, filter plates 2, and a conveyor 3. The pot body 1 is hollow. Filter plates 2 are located inside the pot body 1, and are vertically spaced above the bottom wall of the pot body 1. Filter plates 2 divide the internal space of the pot body 1 into an upper cavity and a lower cavity, and are used for filtration. The conveyor 3 is located at the top of the pot body 1, communicating with the upper cavity of the pot body 1 and with an external water source. The conveyor 3 is used for stirring, mixing, and conveying materials.

[0051] In this application, since the top of the pot body 1 is equipped with a feeder 3, raw materials and water can be added into the feeder 3. Under the action of the feeder 3, the raw materials and water are stirred and mixed. At the same time, the mixed material can be continuously conveyed to the upper cavity of the pot body 1 until the amount of material in the pot body 1 reaches the preset requirement. This makes it convenient to control the ratio of raw materials and water added into the feeder 3, reduce clumping, improve the uniformity of the mixing of raw materials and water, and thus improve the saccharification effect of the material.

[0052] In addition, the filter plate 2 installed inside the pot body 1 can divide the interior of the pot body 1 into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. As the material is transported to the upper cavity, under the action of the filter plate 2, the material can undergo saccharification and subsequent filtration in the upper cavity. This design realizes the integration of the saccharification tank and the filtration tank in the prior art, reduces the floor space, simplifies the production process and time, and saves production costs.

[0053] It should be noted that the above raw materials are in a dry state, and can be wheat flour granules obtained after crushing. The water added to the feeder 3 is hot water. For example, the temperature of the hot water can be 65°C.

[0054] The pot body 1 is hollow inside. The pot body 1 has an inlet, at least two liquid outlets, and at least one slag discharge outlet communicating with its interior. Specifically, the top of the pot body 1 has an inlet for feeding materials into the pot body 1. The bottom wall of the pot body 1 has a liquid outlet and a slag discharge outlet, which are arranged alternately.

[0055] The bottom wall of the pot body 1 includes at least two collecting sections 13, each forming an upward-opening collecting trough, and all collecting troughs are interconnected. Each collecting section 13 has at least one guide body 131, which is inclined from top to bottom, and the bottom of the guide body 131 of each collecting section 13 is provided with a liquid outlet. In practical applications, the fluid inside the pot body 1 can flow from top to bottom along the inclined guide body 131 under its own gravity. That is, the guide body 131 can guide the fluid to concentrate at the liquid outlet located at the bottom of the guide body 131, using gravity to increase the flow rate of the fluid and avoid local liquid accumulation, incomplete drainage, or residue. At the same time, it can maximize the emptying of fluid and residue inside the pot body 1, avoid residue, and reduce the risk of microbial growth.

[0056] In this article, "fluid" refers to pure wort or liquid mixed with residue obtained through saccharification and filtration. This liquid can be wort or water used for washing, etc. "Residue" refers to wheat flour particles or the lees formed after saccharification.

[0057] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the collecting section 13 can be V-shaped. In this case, the liquid outlet is located at the lowest point of the collecting section 13. Exemplarily, the collecting section 13 can include two guide bodies 131, which are rectangular. Alternatively, the collecting section 13 can include three guide bodies 131, where two guide bodies 131 are trapezoidal and the third guide body 131 is triangular, with the triangular guide body 131 connecting the hypotenuses of the two trapezoidal guide bodies 131. Alternatively, the collecting section 13 can include four guide bodies 131, all of which can be triangular; or they can be partially triangular and partially trapezoidal, in which case at least two guide bodies 131 are triangular.

[0058] In other embodiments, the cross-section of the collecting section 13 may also be arc-shaped.

[0059] In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the pot body 1 includes four collecting sections 13 and a connecting section 14. Specifically, the four collecting sections 13 are divided into two groups of collecting sections 13, each group of collecting sections 13 includes two connected collecting sections 13, and the connecting section 14 connects the two groups of collecting sections 13 and extends horizontally. That is, the bottom wall of the pot body 1 is formed by sequentially connecting collecting sections 13, collecting sections 13, connecting section 14, collecting sections 13, and collecting sections 13.

[0060] In other embodiments, the bottom wall of the pot body 1 may also be composed of a plurality of collection sections 13 arranged in an array.

[0061] In this embodiment, each outlet is connected to an outlet pipe 41. Specifically, the outlet pipe 41 includes a first pipe section, a connecting pipe section 411, and a second pipe section. The first pipe section is connected to the outlet, and the connecting pipe section 411 connects the first and second pipe sections. The diameter of the first pipe section is smaller than the diameter of the second pipe section, and the diameter of the connecting pipe section 411 gradually increases from the first pipe section towards the second pipe section. This widening diameter design can reduce the flow velocity of the fluid inside the outlet pipe 41, thereby weakening the turbulence effect and helping to reduce fluid stratification or sedimentation, so as to avoid the sediment from clogging the outlet pipe 41.

[0062] The liquid outlet pipe 41 may also include a transparent viewing section 412 to facilitate observation of the fluid flowing out of the pot body 1.

[0063] Optionally, all outlet pipes 41 can be connected by a manifold 42, allowing the fluid in all outlet pipes 41 to be collected and transported to downstream equipment or discharged directly. This design simplifies the piping layout. The downstream equipment can be a fermenter, storage tank, or boiler body 1, etc. Pure wort or waste liquid is discharged directly.

[0064] The manifold 42 is equipped with a first control valve 51 for controlling its on / off state. The first control valve 51 is located downstream of all outlet pipes 41 to simultaneously control the flow between all outlet pipes 41 and downstream equipment. Specifically, the manifold 42 can communicate with the interior of the reactor body 1 via a delivery pipe 46, forming a circulation loop with the reactor body 1, outlet pipes 41, manifold 42, and delivery pipe 46, allowing fluid to flow back into the reactor body 1 for further filtration. Alternatively, the manifold 42 can be connected to a fermenter, storage tank, etc., via the delivery pipe 46 to output wort. Or, the manifold 42 can be directly connected to the outside to directly discharge waste liquid from its interior. The connection point between the delivery pipe 46 and the manifold 42 is located downstream of the first control valve 51.

[0065] The manifold 42 is also equipped with a waste discharge valve 57 for controlling its opening and closing. The waste discharge valve 57 is located downstream of the connection point between the infusion tube 46 and the manifold 42.

[0066] Specifically, during the saccharification process, the first control valve 51 is closed, and during the filtration process, the first control valve 51 is open. During both saccharification and filtration, the waste discharge valve 57 is closed. When waste liquid needs to be discharged directly through the manifold 42, both the first control valve 51 and the waste discharge valve 57 are open.

[0067] There are two slag discharge ports, which are located on opposite sides of all liquid outlets. Specifically, the slag discharge ports are located on the guide body 131 on the outer side of the collection section 13 at the edge.

[0068] Each slag discharge port is connected to a row of slag pipes 43. Optionally, the slag discharge pipes 43 are equipped with switch valves 52 for controlling their on / off state. Specifically, the switch valves 52 are closed during saccharification and filtration processes. After filtration, when discharging the waste slag, the switch valves 52 are opened.

[0069] The bottom wall of the pot body 1 is also provided with multiple cleaning ports, which are distributed alternately with the liquid outlet. Specifically, each collection section 13 has at least one cleaning port on its guide body 131, which is located at the upper end of the guide body 131.

[0070] Each cleaning port is connected to a cleaning pipe 44. Each cleaning pipe 44 is connected to a manifold 42 via a connecting pipe 45. At this time, the first control valve 51 is located downstream of the connection point between the connecting pipe 45 and the manifold 42. A valve 53 is provided on the connecting pipe 45 to control its opening and closing. In practical applications, when cleaning the inside of the pot body 1 using cleaning fluid (such as clean water), the cleaning fluid mixed with a small amount of residue after cleaning can flow into the infusion main pipe 42 through the outlet pipe 41, and then be transported to each cleaning pipe 44 again through the connecting pipe 45. It then re-enters the pot body 1 through the cleaning pipe 44 to achieve backwashing of the pot body 1 and reuse of the cleaning fluid. Alternatively, the cleaning fluid mixed with a small amount of residue after cleaning can be discharged out through the manifold 42. The cleaning fluid mixed with a small amount of residue after cleaning is the waste liquid mentioned above.

[0071] Optionally, the connecting pipe 45 includes a reduced diameter section 451, the diameter of which gradually decreases from the manifold 42 toward the cleaning pipe 44. This can increase the fluid velocity, reduce the deposition of slag in the connecting pipe 45, and improve the rinsing effect on the inside of the pot 1.

[0072] In this embodiment, a viewing window is also provided on the top of the pot body 1, through which the condition of the material inside the pot body 1 can be observed.

[0073] The top of the pot body 1 is also provided with an exhaust port 15 for the exhaust of gas inside the pot body 1.

[0074] The outer periphery of the pot body 1 is covered with a heat insulation layer 16, which is used for internal heat insulation of the pot body 1.

[0075] Filter plates 2 are located inside the pot body 1, and are vertically spaced above the bottom wall of the pot body 1. Filter plates 2 divide the internal space of the pot body 1 into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. Filter plates 2 are used to hold the material and for filtration. Since the material is conveyed to the upper cavity, under the action of the filter plates 2, the material can undergo saccharification and subsequent filtration within the upper cavity. This design integrates the saccharification tank and filtration tank in existing technologies, reducing the floor space required, simplifying the production process and time, and saving production costs. Furthermore, the above design also avoids contact between the filter plates 2 and the bottom wall of the pot body 1, thus preventing interference with the filter plates 2 and avoiding affecting the filtration effect.

[0076] The upper chamber is used to contain materials during the saccharification process and to contain residues during the filtration process. The lower chamber is mainly used to contain fluids during the filtration process.

[0077] Specifically, the outer periphery of the filter plate 2 is fixedly connected to the inner peripheral wall of the pot body 1, or it can be detachably connected. The filter plate 2 extends horizontally and is positioned vertically above the tops of each guide body 131, so that there is a gap between the tops of each guide body 131 and the filter plate 2 in the vertical direction. This gap allows multiple collection parts 13 to communicate with each other, forming a lower cavity. This design can increase the volume of the lower cavity to a certain extent. It should be noted that since the bottom wall of the pot body 1 is composed of multiple collection parts 13, and the guide bodies 131 used to form the collection parts 13 are arranged in a downward inclined manner, the top of the guide body 131 is the highest point of the guide body 131 in the vertical direction.

[0078] The filter plate 2 is provided with multiple filter holes 21, which are distributed at intervals. In this embodiment, the pore size of the filter holes 21 is 0.7mm to 0.9mm. This design ensures that the wort obtained after filtration meets the production requirements of whisky, ensuring the clarity of the wort, while reducing the wort recirculation flow, saving some wort recirculation time and total filtration time, thus improving the overall production efficiency.

[0079] The filter holes 21 can be obtained by laser drilling technology, which helps to improve the accuracy of the filter hole diameter 21, improve the consistency of the diameter of multiple filter holes 21, and thus improve the filtration uniformity of the filter plate 2.

[0080] The filter plate 2 is provided with at least one slag outlet, and the filter holes 21 are distributed on the outside of the slag outlet. Specifically, the filter plate 2 is provided with two slag outlets, which are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with two slag discharge outlets, so that each slag outlet is connected to the corresponding slag discharge outlet, so that the slag can be discharged outward in sequence through the slag outlet and the slag discharge outlet.

[0081] Specifically, the slag outlet is located directly above the corresponding slag discharge port, and the diameter of the slag discharge port is larger than that of the slag discharge port. Since the slag discharge port is located on the inclined guide body 131, the axis of the slag discharge port also extends inclinedly, while the filter plate 2 extends horizontally, and the axis of the slag discharge port extends vertically. At this time, the diameter of the slag discharge port is larger than that of the slag discharge port, which helps to completely expose the slag discharge port vertically. This allows the slag to be directly discharged outward through the slag discharge port under the action of gravity, reducing the probability of the slag falling onto the collection part 13, preventing slag residue, and thus allowing the slag to be discharged almost completely outward, improving the slag discharge effect.

[0082] A cover plate is provided at the slag outlet, and the cover plate is detachably connected to the filter plate 2. The cover plate is used to open and close the slag outlet. Specifically, during the saccharification and filtration process, the cover plate is closed at the slag outlet. When discharging slag, the cover plate is removed from the filter plate 2 to open the slag outlet.

[0083] The cover plate may have multiple through holes spaced apart to serve a filtering function. The diameter of the through holes is 0.7mm to 0.9mm.

[0084] In this embodiment, the feeder 3 is located at the top of the pot body 1. The feeder 3 is connected to the upper cavity of the pot body 1 and to an external water source. The feeder 3 is used to stir and mix the raw materials and water to form materials and to transport the materials.

[0085] The feeder 3 includes a housing 31 and a feeding component 32.

[0086] The interior of the shell 31 is hollow, and the shell 31 is provided with a feed inlet and a discharge outlet. The feed inlet of the shell 31 is used to allow the raw materials in a dried state to enter the interior of the shell 31. The discharge outlet is connected to the feed inlet of the pot body 1, thereby enabling the shell 31 to communicate with the upper cavity.

[0087] The shell 31 includes a main body 311, a feeding section 312, and a discharging section 313. The main body 311 extends horizontally. The feeding section 312 and the discharging section 313 are spaced apart along the length of the shell 31. The feeding section 312 is connected to the top of the main body 311, and the discharging section 313 is connected to the bottom of the main body 311. The discharging section 313 is fixed to the top of the pot body 1. The top opening of the feeding section 312 forms a feed inlet, and the bottom opening of the discharging section 313 forms a discharge outlet. This design facilitates the pouring of raw materials from top to bottom into the main body 311 through the feed inlet, and then the material can fall under gravity and enter the upper cavity through the feed inlet of the pot body 1. Specifically, the feeding section 312 and the discharging section 313 are located at opposite ends along the length of the shell 31.

[0088] The conveying component 32 includes a rotating shaft 321 and spiral blades 322 spirally wound around the rotating shaft 321. The rotating shaft 321 extends along the length of the housing 31 and is drivenly connected to the driving component 33. The spiral blades 322 can stir and mix the materials and water as the rotating shaft 321 rotates, while simultaneously conveying the material at the inlet to the outlet. The design of the inlet being formed at the top of the inlet section 312, such that the inlet is spaced above the main body 311, extends the inlet channel. This prevents the material from overflowing during stirring and causing waste as it is continuously poured into the housing 31 through the inlet, ensuring that the conveyor 3 can maintain continuous feeding and mixing, thus ensuring the conveying efficiency of the conveyor 3. Similarly, the design of the outlet section 313 extends the outlet channel, preventing material blockage and improving the smoothness of discharge.

[0089] The number of conveying components 32 can be one, two, three or more. When there are two or more conveying components 32, the multiple conveying components 32 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the shell 31. Any adjacent conveying component 32 rotates in a clockwise direction, while another spiral conveying component 32 rotates in a counterclockwise direction. This allows adjacent conveying components 32 to compress and break up materials when they rotate, thereby achieving uniform discharge and preventing materials from accumulating or bridging inside the shell 31.

[0090] The feeder 3 also includes at least one spray element 34, which is located inside the housing 31 and is connected to an external water source. The spray element 34 is used to spray water into the housing 31.

[0091] A spray element 34 is installed inside the housing 31 near the feed inlet. This spray element 34 can pre-wet the raw materials entering the housing 31 through atomization or directional water flow, reducing material agglomeration or dust generation, and enhancing the uniformity of subsequent mixing. Furthermore, the reduced adhesion of the material pre-wetted by the spray element 34 can slow down the wear of the housing 31 or the conveyor 32, while preventing dry raw materials from directly impacting the conveyor 3 and causing local blockages.

[0092] In this embodiment, the feeder 3 includes two spray elements 34. Specifically, a spray element 34 is provided in the feed section 312, which pre-wets the raw materials. A spray element 34 is provided in the main body 311, which increases the water volume to further wet the materials. That is, the two spray elements 34 can wet the raw materials in different areas during the mixing process, reducing agglomeration caused by uneven local drying and wetting. Combined with the shearing action of the spiral blades 322 of the feeder 32, it accelerates the penetration and fusion of raw materials and water. Furthermore, the atomized or directional water flow can assist the spiral blades 322 in promoting the flow of materials, expanding the mixing coverage area, reducing dead corners caused by sticking to the walls or settling, and improving the overall mixing efficiency.

[0093] In other embodiments, the feeder 3 may also include three or more spray elements 34.

[0094] The feeder 3 also includes a drive component 33, which is drivenly connected to the feeder 32. Specifically, the drive component 33 is fixed to the housing 31 with its output end facing the housing 31, and the rotating shaft 321 extends out of the housing 31 and is connected to the output end of the drive component 33. In order to improve the overall stability of the feeder 3, it can also be supported at the bottom of the feeder 3 by any structure such as a rod or frame.

[0095] When the feeder 3 includes multiple feeding components 32, there can be multiple driving components 33, with each driving component 33 arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with a feeding component 32. Alternatively, there can be multiple driving components 33, fewer in number than feeding components 32. In this case, a combination of gear transmission or other methods can be used to drive the feeding components 32 that are not individually connected to a driving component 33 to rotate. Alternatively, there can be a single driving component 33, which can simultaneously drive multiple feeding components 32 to rotate via gear transmission or other methods.

[0096] In this embodiment, the integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a pump 6, which is connected to all the outlet pipes 41 and provides power to pump the filtered fluid out of the pot body 1 in conjunction with the outlet pipes 41. Specifically, the pump 6 is mounted on the delivery pipe 46, which is connected to the manifold 42, thus achieving communication with all the outlet pipes 41. Specifically, the delivery pipe 46 includes a return pipe section 461 and an output pipe section 462. The return pipe section 461 is used to connect the manifold 42 and the pot body 1, and the connection point between the return pipe section 461 and the pot body 1 is located vertically above the filter plate 2. The pump 6 is mounted on the return pipe section 461. The output pipe section 462 is connected to the return pipe section 461, and the connection point between the output pipe section 462 and the return pipe section 461 is located between the liquid pump 6 and the pot body 1. The output pipe section 462 is used to connect with the fermentation tank, storage tank, etc., so as to realize the output of pure wort.

[0097] At this time, a second control valve 54 for controlling the on / off state of the infusion pipe 46 is provided downstream of the pump 6. A third control valve 55 for controlling its on / off state is also provided on the infusion pipe 46. Specifically, the third control valve 55 is located on the return pipe section 461 and between the boiler body 1 and the output pipe section 462. A fourth control valve 56 for controlling its on / off state is also provided on the infusion pipe 46. Specifically, the fourth control valve 56 is located on the output pipe section 462.

[0098] Specifically, during the filtration process, valve 53 is closed. When wort recirculation is required, the first control valve 51, the second control valve 54, and the third control valve 55 are all open, while the fourth control valve 56 opens or closes as needed. When wort recirculation is not required, the third control valve 55 is closed, and the first control valve 51, the second control valve 54, and the fourth control valve 56 are all open to deliver wort to downstream equipment such as fermenters and storage tanks. During the cleaning of the boiler body 1, valve 53 is open, the first control valve 51 is open, and the second control valve 54 and the waste discharge valve 57 are closed, enabling the pump 6 to provide power for the delivery of the cleaning solution. The cleaning solution, mixed with a small amount of residue, flows through the outlet pipe 41 into the manifold 42, and is then transported again through the connecting pipe 45 to each cleaning pipe 44. It then re-enters the boiler body 1 through the cleaning pipes 44, achieving backwashing of the boiler body 1 and enabling the reuse of the cleaning solution. After the cleaning operation is completed, close valve 53 and open the first control valve 51 and the waste discharge valve 57 to allow the cleaning liquid, which contains a small amount of residue, to flow through the outlet pipe 41 into the manifold 42 and be discharged outwards. Alternatively, the waste discharge valve 57 can remain open during the cleaning process to allow the cleaning liquid to be discharged directly. The specific method depends on the actual situation.

[0099] The liquid pump 6 has an internal filter screen for further filtering of material residue. The liquid pump 6 is detachable, allowing for periodic disassembly for cleaning, maintenance, and replacement of the filter screen and other components.

[0100] In this embodiment, the pump 6 is a variable frequency pump. This design allows the frequency of the pump 6 to be adjusted to match the actual flow rate requirement in real time, thereby reducing energy consumption.

[0101] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a cooler 7, which comprises a housing and cooling components located inside the housing. The housing stores coolant and has an inlet and a return outlet, both of which are connected to a pump 6 to form a circulation loop. Cooling water is supplied to the pump 6 to cool it and ensure its normal operation. The cooling components cool the coolant inside the housing. This design enables the recycling of the coolant, reducing coolant loss and wastewater treatment volume.

[0102] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a waste residue box 8, which is connected to the slag discharge port through a slag discharge pipe 43. The waste residue box 8 is used to store waste residue for subsequent unified treatment.

[0103] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a slag discharger 9, which is connected to the waste slag box 8. The slag discharger 9 is used to discharge the slag in the waste slag box 8 to the outside. The structure and slag discharge method of the slag discharger 9 can be referred to the relevant description of the feeder 3 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0104] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a stirrer 10, which is used to stir the materials and amylase in the mixing pot 1 to promote mixing and enzymatic hydrolysis.

[0105] The stirrer 10 includes a stirring shaft 101 and a stirring paddle 102. The stirring shaft 101 passes through the bottom wall of the pot body 1 and protrudes upward from the filter plate 2. The stirring shaft 101 is rotatably connected to the pot body 1. The stirring paddle 102 is sleeved on the stirring shaft 101, and the stirring paddle 102 is spaced above the filter plate 2. Specifically, the stirring shaft 101 passes through the connecting part 14. The stirring paddle 102 includes multiple blades, which are arranged circumferentially on the stirring shaft 101.

[0106] The agitator 10 also includes a power component 103, which is drivenly connected to the agitator shaft 101 and used to drive the agitator shaft 101 to rotate, thereby driving the agitator paddle 102 to rotate, and thus agitating the material in the upper cavity. In order to improve the stability of the power component 103, any structure can be provided to support or fix it.

[0107] Specifically, the power component 103 uses a lifting motor.

[0108] The mixer 10 may also include a plurality of blades 104, which are spaced apart at the bottom of the mixing blade 102. Specifically, a plurality of blades 104 are spaced apart at the bottom of each blade.

[0109] Each tillage blade 104 includes a fixing rod and multiple blades. The fixing rod is fixed to the bottom of the mixing paddle 102 and extends vertically. Multiple blades are arranged vertically and spirally at intervals on the fixing rod. In other embodiments, each tillage blade 104 includes a fixing rod and one blade; in this case, the blade can be spirally wound around the fixing rod.

[0110] In practical applications, during the saccharification process, the drive unit 33 drives the stirring shaft 101 to rotate clockwise. At this time, the blades 104 stir in a clockwise direction, forming a downward-flowing vortex to push the wheat flour particles into full contact with the hot water, ensuring that the amylase is evenly distributed and efficiently decomposes the starch into fermentable sugars. During the filtration process, the drive unit 33 drives the stirring shaft 101 to rotate in the reverse direction. At this time, the blades 104 rotate counterclockwise, and the blade trajectory forms a reverse shearing force with the material to cut and loosen the wheat residue structure, preventing the wheat residue from caking and maintaining the smooth flow of the filtration channels inside the wheat residue.

[0111] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a sprayer 20, which is connected to an external water source. The sprayer 20 includes multiple nozzles 201, which are spaced apart on the upper part of the upper cavity. Each nozzle 201 is connected to an external water source and is used to spray water into the pot body 1. Specifically, the multiple nozzles 201 are connected to the external water source through a spray pipe 202. The spray pipe 202 extends into the pot body 1 and is fixedly connected to it, connecting the multiple nozzles 201. The spray pipe 202 and the nozzles 201 work together to spray water into the pot body 1.

[0112] It should be noted that the external water source connected to the sprayer 20 is a hot water source. In actual application, during the saccharification process of the material, hot water can be sprayed into the pot 1 through the sprayer 20 to keep the material warm, ensuring that the temperature of the material meets the saccharification requirements, ensuring that the amylase has high activity, thereby improving the efficiency of decomposing starch into fermentable sugars and improving the saccharification efficiency.

[0113] Furthermore, after saccharification and filtration, water can be sprayed into the interior of the pot 1 through the sprayer 20 to facilitate the discharge of waste residue. Alternatively, after the waste residue discharge is completed, water can also be sprayed into the interior of the pot 1 through the sprayer 20 to rinse the inner circumferential wall of the pot 1. At this time, the water mixed with slag in the pot 1 can be sequentially transported to each cleaning pipe 44 through the liquid outlet, liquid outlet pipe 41, manifold pipe 42, and connecting pipe 45 to achieve backwashing of the interior of the pot 1.

[0114] The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a washer 30, which is located in the upper cavity and has a cleaning section 301 that can rotate relative to the pot body 1. A cleaning belt is wrapped around the outer periphery of the cleaning section 301. During the rotation of the cleaning section 301, the cleaning belt unfolds under centrifugal force and contacts the inner wall of the pot body 1 to sweep away the residue adhering to the inner wall of the pot body 1. This allows it to work in conjunction with the sprayer 20 to clean the pot body 1. Specifically, the washer 30 also includes a motor, which is driven by the cleaning section 301 to drive its rotation. To improve the stability of the motor, any additional structure can be added to support it.

[0115] There can be multiple cleaning sections 301, which are distributed at intervals in the upper cavity.

[0116] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this utility model has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0117] Because the top of the pot is equipped with a feeder, raw materials and water can be added into the feeder. Under the action of the feeder, the raw materials and water are stirred and mixed. At the same time, the mixed material can be continuously transported to the upper cavity of the pot until the amount of material in the pot reaches the preset requirement. This makes it easy to control the ratio of raw materials and water added into the feeder, reduce clumping, improve the uniformity of the mixing of raw materials and water, and thus improve the saccharification effect of the material.

[0118] In addition, the filter plate installed inside the pot body can divide the pot body into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. As the material is transported to the upper cavity, it can undergo saccharification and subsequent filtration under the action of the filter plate. This design realizes the integration of the saccharification tank and the filtration tank in the existing technology, reduces the floor space, simplifies the production process and time, and saves production costs.

[0119] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An integrated saccharification and filtration device, characterized in that, include: The pot body is hollow inside; A filter plate is disposed inside the pot body, and the filter plate is vertically spaced above the bottom wall of the pot body. The filter plate divides the internal space of the pot body into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. The filter plate is used for filtration. A feeder is located at the top of the pot body, and is connected to the upper cavity of the pot body. The feeder is also connected to an external water source. The feeder is used to stir and mix raw materials and water to form materials, and to transport the materials.

2. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeder includes a housing and a feeding component. The housing is hollow inside and has a communicating inlet and outlet. The outlet of the housing is connected to the upper cavity. The conveying component is disposed inside the housing and is rotatably connected to the housing. The conveying component can rotate relative to the housing to stir, mix, and convey materials. The feeder also includes a drive unit, which is drivenly connected to the feeder.

3. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feed inlet is used to allow the dried raw materials to enter the interior of the shell; The feeder also includes at least one spray element, which is disposed inside the housing and is connected to an external water source. The spray element is used to spray water into the housing. A spray element is provided inside the housing near the feed inlet.

4. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing includes a main body, a feeding section, and a discharging section that are connected to each other. The main body extends horizontally, and the feeding section and the discharging section are spaced apart along the length of the housing. The feeding section is connected to the top of the main body, and the discharging section is connected to the bottom of the main body. The top opening of the feeding section forms the feeding port, and the bottom opening of the discharging section forms the discharging port. The material conveying component includes a rotating shaft and a spiral blade wound around the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft extends along the length of the housing and is driven to connect with the driving component. The spiral blade can convey the material located at the inlet to the outlet as the rotating shaft rotates.

5. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the pot is provided with at least two liquid outlets, and each liquid outlet is connected to a liquid outlet pipe; The bottom wall of the pot body includes at least two collection sections, each collection section forming an upward-opening collection groove, and all the collection grooves are connected to form the lower cavity; Each of the collection sections has at least one guide body, which is inclined from top to bottom; the bottom of the guide body of each of the collection sections is provided with a liquid outlet.

6. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cross-section of the collecting section is V-shaped or arc-shaped.

7. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a liquid pump, which is connected to all of the liquid outlet pipes; The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a cooler, which includes a shell and a cooling component disposed inside the shell. The shell is used to store coolant, and the shell is provided with a liquid inlet and a return outlet. The liquid inlet and the return outlet are both connected to the liquid pump to form a circulation loop. The cooling component is used to cool the coolant inside the shell.

8. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the pot body is also provided with multiple cleaning ports, and the cleaning ports and liquid outlets are distributed at intervals; each cleaning port is connected to a cleaning pipe. The plurality of the discharge pipes are connected by a manifold, and each of the cleaning pipes is connected to the manifold through a connecting pipe; The manifold is equipped with a first control valve for controlling its on / off state, and the first control valve is located downstream of the connection point between the connecting pipe and the manifold.

9. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter plate is provided with a plurality of filter holes and at least one slag outlet, the filter holes being distributed on the outside of the slag outlet; a cover plate is provided at the slag outlet, the cover plate being detachably connected to the filter plate, and the cover plate being used to open and close the slag outlet; The bottom wall of the pot body is provided with at least one slag discharge port, and the slag discharge port is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the slag outlet; a row of slag pipes is connected to the slag discharge port; the slag discharge pipes are provided with a switch valve for controlling their on and off.

10. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The pore size of the filter is 0.7mm to 0.9mm; The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a waste residue box, which is connected to the slag discharge port through the slag discharge pipe. The waste residue box is used to store material residue. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a slag discharger, which is connected to the waste slag box and is used to discharge the slag in the waste slag box to the outside.

11. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a stirrer, which includes a stirring shaft and a stirring paddle. The stirring shaft passes through the bottom wall of the pot body and protrudes upward from the filter plate. The stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the pot body. The stirring paddle is sleeved on the stirring shaft, and the stirring paddle is spaced above the filter plate. The mixer also includes a power unit, which is drivenly connected to the mixing shaft; the mixer also includes multiple blades, which are spaced apart at the bottom of the mixing paddle. Each of the tillage blades includes a fixing rod and a blade, the fixing rod being fixed to the bottom of the mixing paddle and extending vertically; The blade is spirally wound around the fixed rod in a vertical direction.

12. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a sprayer, which includes multiple nozzles. The multiple nozzles are spaced apart in the upper cavity, and each nozzle is connected to an external water source. The nozzles are used to spray water into the pot. The integrated saccharification and filtration equipment also includes a cleaner, which is located in the upper cavity and has a cleaning section that can rotate relative to the pot body.

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