Automatic steamer discharging device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of white spirit brewing equipment, in particular to an automatic retort discharging device which comprises a rack, a retort pot, a heating mechanism, a moving frame, a bottom pot and a material receiving device, the retort pot comprises a pot cover and a pot body fixedly arranged on the rack, and a net-shaped discharging door is arranged at the lower end of the pot body; the heating mechanism comprises a heating pipe set arranged below the pot body, the heating pipe set extends upwards to form a connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe rotates to avoid a discharging area below the net-shaped discharging door. The moving frame is connected to a guide rail fixedly connected with the rack in a sliding manner, and the moving track of the moving frame passes through the lower part of the pot body; the bottom pot is arranged on the movable frame in a lifting manner; when the bottom pot is in butt joint with the bottom of the pot body, the heating pipe set is located in liquid in the bottom pot. And the material receiving device moves to a discharging area below the net-shaped discharging door and receives the material grains falling from the interior of the pot body. According to the automatic steamer discharging device, the pot body is kept fixed, only the bottom pot needs to be moved away after descending, and the heating pipe set is rotated away, so that time and labor are saved, and the efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of liquor brewing equipment, and in particular to an automatic steaming device. Background Technology

[0002] In the baijiu brewing process, after each distillation of the mash, it needs to be poured out of the still. Traditionally, this involves manually lifting the lid and then the still to pour out the mash, requiring lifting equipment or a crane. Current technology primarily uses moving or lifting the still for unloading. As disclosed in patent CN207672030U, entitled "An Automatic Unloading Device," this method requires rotating and moving the movable-bottom still from the distillation station to the unloading station. While this method does involve rotating the still, it still requires moving the heavy still, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient with low safety standards. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient use of mobile steaming pots in existing technologies, this invention provides an efficient automatic steaming pot unloading device that eliminates the need for moving the steaming pot.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] An automatic steamer unloading device includes:

[0006] frame,

[0007] The steamer includes a lid and a body for containing fermented mash. The body is fixedly mounted on a support. A mesh discharge gate is provided at the lower end of the body, and a discharge area is provided below the mesh discharge gate.

[0008] The heating mechanism includes a heating tube assembly located below the pot body, with a connecting tube extending upward from the heating tube assembly. The pot body is provided with a rotation drive mechanism, which is used to drive the connecting tube to rotate to avoid the discharge area below the mesh discharge gate.

[0009] The movable frame is slidably connected to the guide rail that is fixedly connected to the frame, and the moving trajectory of the movable frame passes directly below the pot body. The movable frame is connected to a moving drive mechanism that drives its movement.

[0010] The bottom pot is raised and lowered on a movable frame; and when the movable frame moves to below the pot body, the bottom pot rises and docks with the bottom of the pot body, the heating tube assembly is located in the liquid inside the bottom pot.

[0011] The receiving device moves to the discharge area and catches the material falling from the pot.

[0012] Furthermore, the mesh discharge gate includes a central shaft and a first mesh gate body and a second mesh gate body rotatably disposed on both sides of the central shaft. The central shaft is also fixed with at least one swing rod. When the number of swing rods is greater than 1, the swing rods are arranged in a row and aligned. The swing rods rotate in a first direction to drive the first mesh gate body to rotate and close, and the swing rods rotate in a second direction to drive the second mesh gate body to rotate and close.

[0013] Furthermore, the swing arm is provided with a first roller that contacts the first mesh door or the second mesh door. The first roller contacts the first mesh door or the second mesh door to prevent the swing arm from scratching the first mesh door or the second mesh door.

[0014] Furthermore, both the first and second mesh doors are provided with second rollers near the inner wall of the pot body. The second rollers are provided with circumferential limiting grooves. The pot body is provided with telescopic rods corresponding to the second rollers. When the telescopic rods extend, they are tangent to the circumferential limiting grooves at the corresponding positions, thereby achieving the limiting of the first and second mesh doors.

[0015] Furthermore, steam is circulated within the heating element assembly. This invention heats the liquid in the pot using steam, which can utilize recovered waste heat, making it more energy-efficient than electric heating.

[0016] Furthermore, the rotation drive mechanism includes a first motor, the output end of which is connected to a transmission mechanism, and the output end of the transmission mechanism is connected to a connecting pipe via a key.

[0017] Furthermore, a steam inlet pipe is rotatably connected to the upper end of the connecting pipe, and the steam inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the pot body.

[0018] Furthermore, the moving drive mechanism includes a second motor mounted on the moving frame, the output end of the second motor is provided with a gear, and the guide rail is provided with a rack that meshes with the gear.

[0019] Furthermore, the movable frame is equipped with a lifting mechanism, the bottom end of the pot is fixedly connected to the lifting rod of the lifting mechanism, a guide rod is fixedly fixed at the lower end of the pot, and a guide hole is provided on the pot to cooperate with the guide rod.

[0020] Furthermore, the movable frame is equipped with several support frames for supporting the descending pot, and the support frames are equipped with third rollers for contacting the pot.

[0021] Beneficial effects:

[0022] (1) The automatic steamer device of this utility model keeps the pot body fixed. It is only necessary to lower the bottom pot and move it away, and rotate the heating tube group to realize the discharge. Compared with the solution of moving the entire pot body in the prior art, the bottom pot of this utility model is easier to move, saves time and effort, is more efficient, does not require manual intervention throughout the process, and has a high level of automation.

[0023] (2) The first mesh door body, the second mesh door body and the swing rod of this utility model are all integrated on the central axis, which is compact in structure. In addition, the row of swing rods are located in the middle position when the mesh discharge door is opened, occupying little space, thereby increasing the discharge port area of ​​the mesh discharge door and facilitating discharge. The mesh discharge door can be opened to a near vertical state, which greatly reduces the possibility of the trough sticking to the mesh discharge door.

[0024] (3) Using steam as a heat source improves heating efficiency, is environmentally friendly and pollution-free, and is highly efficient and energy-saving. This utility model rotates the heating tube assembly that introduces steam onto the pot body. The heating tube assembly does not need to move with the pot body. It can avoid the discharge area simply by rotating itself. It is flexible, convenient, easy to implement, and easy to maintain.

[0025] (4) The bottom pot is connected to the lifting machine and a guide rod is set up so that the lifting process is smooth. In addition, the support frame and the third roller set on the moving frame can provide good support for the bottom pot after it is lowered, ensuring the stability during the sliding process. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic steaming device of this utility model in the distillation state.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic steamer unloading device of this utility model (the frame and receiving device are omitted).

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic steamer unloading device of this utility model in the unloading state;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper structure of the automatic steamer unloading device of this utility model in the unloading state (the frame and receiving device are omitted).

[0031] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the lower structure of the automatic steamer unloading device of this utility model in the unloading state (the frame and receiving device are omitted).

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pot body.

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lower structure of the mesh discharge gate;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the upper structure of the mesh discharge gate.

[0036] 1. Frame, 2. Pot lid, 3. Pot body, 31. Central shaft, 32. First mesh door, 33. Second mesh door, 34. Swing rod, 35. First roller, 36. Second roller, 361. Circumferential limiting groove, 37. Telescopic rod, 4. Heating tube assembly, 5. Connecting pipe, 6. Moving frame, 7. Guide rail, 8. Bottom pot, 9. Receiving device, 10. First motor, 11. Air inlet pipe, 12. Second motor, 13. Gear, 14. Rack, 15. Lifting rod, 16. Guide rod, 17. Support frame, 18. Third roller. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0038] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0039] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be aligned for further discussion in subsequent figures.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0041] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0042] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0043] like Figures 1-9 This utility model discloses an automatic steaming device, comprising a frame 1, a steaming pot, a heating mechanism, a moving frame 6, a bottom pot 8, and a receiving device 9. The steaming pot includes a lid 2 and a pot body 3 for containing the fermented mash. The lid 2 can be an automatic opening and closing device or a conventional manually hoisted lid, and the lid 2 and pot body 3 are sealed together. The pot body 3 is fixedly mounted on the support, and a mesh discharge gate is provided at the lower end of the pot body 3. A discharge area is provided below the mesh discharge gate. The mesh discharge gate is designed to be mesh-like, with a mesh size that ensures that steam rises naturally while preventing the fermented mash from leaking downwards. The heating mechanism includes a heating tube assembly 4 located below the pot body 3, with a connecting pipe 5 extending upwards from the heating tube assembly 4. A rotation drive mechanism is provided on the pot body 3 to drive the connecting pipe 5 to rotate and avoid the discharge area below the mesh discharge gate. A movable frame 6 is slidably connected to a guide rail 7 fixedly connected to the frame 1, and the movement trajectory of the movable frame 6 passes directly below the pot body 3. The movable frame 6 is connected to a movement drive mechanism that drives its movement. A bottom pot 8 is raised and lowered on the movable frame 6. When the movable frame 6 moves to below the pot body 3, the bottom pot 8 rises and seals with the bottom of the pot body 3, and the heating tube assembly 4 is located in the liquid inside the bottom pot 8. A receiving device 9 moves to the discharge area and collects the material falling from the pot body 3. The receiving device 9 can be, but is limited to, a receiving hopper. As one embodiment, such as... Figure 1 The receiving hopper is set in the receiving trolley, which travels along a set track. The track of the trolley can be set according to actual needs, as long as it can pass directly under the pot body 3.

[0044] The mesh discharge gate includes a central shaft 31 and a first mesh gate body 32 and a second mesh gate body 33 rotatably disposed on both sides of the central shaft 31. The central shaft 31 can be, but is not limited to, driven by a motor. At least one first swing arm 34 is fixed on the central shaft 31. When the number of swing arms 34 is greater than one, the swing arms 34 are arranged in a row and aligned. The swing arms 34 rotate in a first direction to drive the first mesh gate body 32 to rotate and close, and rotate in a second direction to drive the second mesh gate body 33 to rotate and close. The swing arms 34 are provided with first rollers 35 that contact the first mesh gate body 32 or the second mesh gate body 33.

[0045] Both the first mesh door 32 and the second mesh door 33 are equipped with second rollers 36 near the inner wall of the pot body 3. Each second roller 36 has a circumferential limiting groove 361. The pot body 3 has a telescopic rod 37 corresponding to the second rollers 36. When extended, the telescopic rod 37 is tangent to the corresponding circumferential limiting groove 361, thereby limiting the movement of the first mesh door 32 and the second mesh door 33. The telescopic rod 37 can be connected to an automatic spring reset device, and the driving method is selectable, but not limited to, cylinder drive.

[0046] Steam flows through the heating tube assembly 4, which is disc-shaped. Correspondingly, small holes for steam ejection are evenly distributed on the heating tube assembly 4. The rotation drive mechanism includes a first motor 10, the output end of which is connected to a transmission mechanism. The output end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the connecting pipe 5 via a key. A steam inlet pipe 11 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the connecting pipe 5, and the steam inlet pipe 11 is fixedly connected to the pot body 3. The transmission mechanism can be, but is not limited to, a gear mechanism.

[0047] The moving drive mechanism includes a second motor 12 mounted on the moving frame 6. The output end of the second motor 12 is equipped with a gear 13, and a rack 14 meshing with the gear 13 is provided on the guide rail 7. The moving frame 6 is equipped with a lifting mechanism, which can be, but is not limited to, a screw-type lifting mechanism, a hydraulic lifting mechanism, or an electric lifting mechanism. The bottom end of the pot 8 is fixedly connected to the lifting rod 15 of the lifting mechanism. A guide rod 16 is also fixed to the lower end of the pot 8, and a guide hole that mates with the guide rod 16 is provided on the pot 8. The moving frame 6 is equipped with several support frames 17 for supporting the descending pot 8, and each support frame 17 is equipped with a third roller 18 for contacting the pot 8. Additionally, a drain pipe is provided at the bottom of the pot 8 for draining the liquid inside the pot 8.

[0048] Working principle: When the steam is discharged, the steam supply to the heating tube assembly 4 is stopped, the bottom pot 8 is lowered, and then the moving frame 6 drives the bottom pot 8 to move along the guide rail 7. At the same time, the heating tube assembly 4 rotates and moves away from the bottom pot 8. When the moving frame 6 moves into position and the heating tube assembly 4 rotates into position, the receiving device 9 reaches the discharge area below the mesh discharge gate. At this time, the telescopic rods 37 on both sides of the mesh discharge gate retract, and the swing rods 34 remain in a vertical position. The first mesh gate 32 and the second mesh gate 33 open under the action of gravity, and the trough falls into the receiving device 9, completing the discharge of the steamer.

[0049] During the second distillation, the motor first drives the central shaft 31 to rotate in the first direction, closing the first mesh door 32. The telescopic rod 37 on the side of the first mesh door 32 extends and locks the second roller 36 on the first mesh door 32. The central shaft 32 then rotates in the second direction, closing the second mesh door 33. The telescopic rod 37 on the side of the second mesh door 33 extends and locks the second roller 36 on the second mesh door 33. Then the central shaft 31 returns to the vertical position. At this time, both doors are closed, and the still can be filled with new mash for distillation. The moving frame 6 moves to the bottom of the pot 3. At the same time, the heating tube assembly 4 rotates and resets to be concentrically aligned. Then the bottom pot 8 rises and seals with the pot 3. The pot lid 2 seals with the still, and the next distillation can begin.

[0050] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic steamer unloading device, characterized in that: include: Rack (1), The steamer includes a lid (2) and a body (3) for containing fermented mash. The body (3) is fixedly mounted on a support. The lower end of the body (3) is provided with a mesh discharge gate, and a discharge area is provided below the mesh discharge gate. The heating mechanism includes a heating tube assembly (4) located below the pot body (3), the heating tube assembly (4) extending upwards to form a connecting pipe (5), and a rotation drive mechanism provided on the pot body (3). The rotation drive mechanism is used to drive the connecting pipe (5) to rotate to avoid the discharge area below the mesh discharge gate. The movable frame (6) is slidably connected to the guide rail (7) which is fixedly connected to the frame (1), and the moving trajectory of the movable frame (6) passes directly below the pot body (3). The movable frame (6) is connected to a moving drive mechanism that drives its movement. The bottom pot (8) is raised and lowered on the movable frame (6); and when the movable frame (6) moves to the bottom of the pot body (3), the bottom pot (8) rises and docks with the bottom of the pot body (3), the heating tube assembly (4) is located in the liquid inside the bottom pot (8); The receiving device (9) moves to the discharge area and catches the material falling from the pot body (3).

2. The automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mesh discharge gate includes a central shaft (31) and a first mesh gate body (32) and a second mesh gate body (33) rotatably disposed on both sides of the central shaft (31). The central shaft (31) is also fixed with at least one swing rod (34). When the number of swing rods (34) is greater than 1, the swing rods (34) are arranged in a row. The swing rods (34) rotate in a first direction to drive the first mesh gate body (32) to rotate and close. The swing rods (34) rotate in a second direction to drive the second mesh gate body (33) to rotate and close.

3. The automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swing arm (34) is provided with a first roller (35) that contacts the first mesh door (32) or the second mesh door (33).

4. An automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first mesh door (32) and the second mesh door (33) are each provided with a second roller (36) near the inner wall of the pot body (3). The second roller (36) is provided with a circumferential limiting groove (361). The pot body (3) is provided with a telescopic rod (37) corresponding to the second roller (36). After the telescopic rod (37) extends, it is tangent to the circumferential limiting groove (361) at the corresponding position, thereby realizing the limiting of the first mesh door (32) and the second mesh door (33).

5. An automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Steam is circulated inside the heating tube assembly (4).

6. An automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotation drive mechanism includes a first motor (10), the output end of the first motor (10) is connected to a transmission mechanism, and the output end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the connecting pipe (5) by a key.

7. An automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the connecting pipe (5) is rotatably connected to the steam inlet pipe (11), and the steam inlet pipe (11) is fixedly connected to the pot body (3).

8. An automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving drive mechanism includes a second motor (12) mounted on the moving frame (6), the output end of the second motor (12) is provided with a gear (13), and the guide rail (7) is provided with a rack (14) that meshes with the gear (13).

9. An automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable frame (6) is equipped with a lift, the bottom end of the pot (8) is fixedly connected to the lifting rod (15) of the lift, and the lower end of the pot (8) is also fixed with a guide rod (16). The pot (8) is provided with a guide hole that cooperates with the guide rod (16).

10. An automatic steamer unloading device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The movable frame (6) is provided with several support frames (17) for supporting the lowered bottom pot (8), and the support frames (17) are provided with third rollers (18) for contacting the bottom pot (8).

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