Apple fermentation stirring equipment

By introducing an electric motor-driven shaft and matching components into the fermenter, the stirring range is expanded, solving the problem of limited stirring range in the prior art, improving fermentation efficiency and reducing material waste.

CN224226988UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12XINXIANG HESHILU DRINKS CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINXIANG HESHILU DRINKS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-05-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing fermentation tank stirring components have a limited stirring range, which affects the fermentation effect of the fermented material.

Method used

An apple fermentation mixing device was designed, which uses a motor-driven rotating shaft. The lower end of the rotating shaft is connected to a sliding shaft and a stirring rod. The mixing range is expanded by cooperating with an inclined seat through a special-shaped rod. At the same time, a sleeve, a sliding rod and a scraper are set on the rotating shaft. The spring provides elasticity to make the scraper contact the tank wall, clean the inner wall and reduce material waste.

Benefits of technology

It expands the stirring range, improves fermentation efficiency, reduces material waste, enhances the stirring effect, and cleans the inner wall of the fermentation tank.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of stirring equipment, and particularly relates to apple fermentation stirring equipment which comprises a fermentation tank, a tank cover is mounted at the top of the fermentation tank through bolts, a motor is fixedly mounted at the top of the tank cover, and an output shaft of the motor penetrates through the tank cover and is connected with the tank cover through a bearing. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the tail end of the output shaft, a sliding shaft is slidably connected to the interior of the lower end of the rotating shaft, and a stirring rod is fixedly connected to a shaft body of the sliding shaft. The rotating shaft driven by the motor is arranged in the fermentation tank, the sliding shaft capable of sliding relative to the rotating shaft is arranged in the lower end of the rotating shaft, the stirring rod is arranged on the sliding shaft, in addition, the special-shaped rod is arranged on the rotating shaft, and the special-shaped rod is matched with the inclined plane seat in the process of rotating along with the rotating shaft and the sliding shaft; the sliding shaft can axially stretch out and draw back in the rotating shaft, so that the stirring range of the stirring rod is expanded.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mixing equipment technology, specifically to an apple fermentation mixing device. Background Technology

[0002] Apple cider vinegar production typically requires fermentation in fermentation tanks, followed by periodic stirring of the materials.

[0003] A search revealed that a utility model patent with patent authorization announcement number CN215288714U discloses a high-efficiency stirring fermentation tank for apple cider vinegar, including a fermentation tank body. The upper end of the fermentation tank body is provided with a fixed cover, and the lower end of the fermentation tank body is inverted conical. The lower end of the fermentation tank body is provided with a discharge valve. The outer wall of the fermentation tank body is provided with an external air guide pipe, and the inner wall of the fermentation tank body is provided with symmetrical air guide pipe fixing seats.

[0004] The existing fermentation tanks have a relatively limited stirring range, which is concentrated in the middle and thus affects the fermentation of the fermenting material. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an apple fermentation stirring device that solves the problem of limited stirring range of the stirring components in the fermentation tank.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an apple fermentation stirring device, comprising a fermentation tank, a tank cover bolted to the top of the fermentation tank, a motor fixedly mounted on the top of the tank cover, an output shaft of the motor passing through the tank cover and connected to the tank cover via a bearing, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft, a sliding shaft slidably connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft, a stirring rod fixedly connected to the shaft of the sliding shaft, a shaped rod fixedly connected to the lower section of the shaft of the sliding shaft, and an inclined seat fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the fermentation tank, the inclined seat abutting against the shaped rod.

[0007] Preferably, a sleeve is fixedly connected to the shaft of the rotating shaft, a sliding rod is slidably connected inside the sleeve, and a scraper is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod. The scraper contacts the inner wall of the fermentation tank and the tank lid. A protrusion is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank, and the position of the protrusion corresponds to the scraper. The material in the upper part of the fermentation tank can be stirred by the sleeve, the sliding rod, and the scraper.

[0008] Preferably, a second spring is provided on the inner side of the sleeve. One end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the slide rod, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the sleeve. By providing the second spring, the elastic force can be applied to the scraper through the slide rod, ensuring that it always remains in contact with the inner wall of the fermenter.

[0009] Preferably, a guide block is fixedly connected to the sliding shaft, and the guide block is slidably connected to the rotating shaft. The guide block guides the relative sliding between the sliding shaft and the rotating shaft.

[0010] Preferably, a spring is provided inside the rotating shaft, one end of which is fixedly connected to the sliding shaft, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the rotating shaft. The spring allows elastic force to be applied to the sliding shaft.

[0011] Preferably, both the sliding shaft and the rotating shaft are fixedly connected to retaining rings, and a protective sleeve is fixedly connected between the two retaining rings. The retaining rings and the protective sleeve provide protection for the spring.

[0012] Preferably, the tank lid is provided with a feed inlet, and the bottom of the fermentation tank is provided with a discharge outlet. The feed inlet and discharge outlet facilitate the entry and exit of materials in the fermentation tank.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. This utility model provides a rotating shaft driven by an electric motor inside a fermentation tank. The lower end of the rotating shaft has a sliding shaft that can slide relative to it. The sliding shaft has a stirring rod. In addition, a special-shaped rod is provided on the rotating shaft. As the special-shaped rod rotates with the rotating shaft and the sliding shaft, it cooperates with the inclined seat, which allows the sliding shaft to extend and retract in the axial direction of the rotating shaft, thereby expanding the stirring range of the stirring rod.

[0015] 2. This utility model incorporates components such as a sleeve, sliding rod, scraper, spring, and protrusion on a rotating shaft. The sleeve, sliding rod, and scraper can rotate with the shaft, thereby stirring the upper part of the fermentation tank. Simultaneously, the scraper cleans the inner wall of the fermentation tank, reducing material waste. Furthermore, the scraper, in conjunction with the protrusion, causes the sleeve, sliding rod, and scraper to vibrate, dislodging material from these components and further reducing material waste. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structure;

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 A front sectional view;

[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Tank lid; 3. Electric motor; 4. Rotating shaft; 5. Sliding shaft; 6. Irregular rod; 7. Stirring rod; 8. Guide block; 9. Spring 1; 10. Retaining ring; 11. Protective sleeve; 12. Sleeve; 13. Sliding rod; 14. Scraper; 15. Spring 2; 16. Protrusion; 17. Discharge port; 18. Feed port; 19. Inclined seat. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-3 An apple fermentation and mixing device includes a fermentation tank 1. A tank cover 2 is bolted to the top of the fermentation tank 1, and a feed inlet 18 is connected to the tank cover 2. A discharge outlet 17 is connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank 1. The feed inlet 18 and the discharge outlet 17 facilitate the entry and exit of materials in the fermentation tank 1.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 A motor 3 is fixedly installed on the top of the tank lid 2. The output shaft of the motor 3 passes through the tank lid 2 and is connected to the tank lid 2 via a bearing. A rotating shaft 4 is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft. A sliding shaft 5 is slidably connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft 4. A stirring rod 7 is fixedly connected to the shaft of the sliding shaft 5. A shaped rod 6 is fixedly connected to the lower section of the shaft of the sliding shaft 5. An inclined seat 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom inner side of the fermentation tank 1, and the inclined seat 19 abuts against the shaped rod 6. A guide block 8 is fixedly connected to the sliding shaft 5 and is slidably connected to the rotating shaft 4. The guide block 8 guides the relative sliding between the sliding shaft 5 and the rotating shaft 4. A spring 9 is installed inside the rotating shaft 4. One end of the spring 9 is fixedly connected to the sliding shaft 5, and the other end of the spring 9 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the rotating shaft 4. The spring 9 applies elastic force to the sliding shaft 5. Both the sliding shaft 5 and the rotating shaft 4 are fixedly connected to retaining rings 10, and a protective sleeve 11 is fixedly connected between the two retaining rings 10. The retaining rings 10 and the protective sleeve 11 provide protection for the spring 9.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-3A sleeve 12 is fixedly connected to the shaft of the rotating shaft 4. A sliding rod 13 is slidably connected inside the sleeve 12. A scraper 14 is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod 13. The scraper 14 contacts the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1 and the tank cover 2. A protrusion 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1, and the position of the protrusion 16 corresponds to the scraper 14. The material in the upper part of the fermentation tank 1 can be stirred by the sleeve 12, the sliding rod 13, and the scraper 14. A second spring 15 is provided on the inner side of the sleeve 12. One end of the second spring 15 is fixedly connected to the sliding rod 13, and the other end of the second spring 15 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the sleeve 12. By setting the second spring 15, the elastic force can be applied to the scraper 14 through the sliding rod 13, so that it always keeps in contact with the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1.

[0025] The specific implementation process of this utility model is as follows: In use, the apple fermentation material is first placed in the fermentation tank 1 for daily fermentation. Subsequently, the rotating shaft 4 is driven by the motor 3 to rotate. The rotating shaft 4 drives the sleeve 12, slide rod 13, scraper 14 and other components to stir the material in the upper part of the fermentation tank 1. At the same time, the rotating shaft 4 drives the slide shaft 5 and the stirring rod 7 on the slide shaft 5 to stir the lower part of the fermentation tank 1. In addition, the irregular rod 6 on the slide shaft 5 cooperates with the inclined seat 19 at the bottom of the fermentation tank 1, which allows the slide shaft 5 to slide axially on the rotating shaft 4, thereby expanding the stirring range of the stirring rod 7 and improving the stirring effect. Moreover, the scraper 14 can be used to clean the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1, reducing material waste. In addition, the scraper 14 cooperates with the protrusion 16 and the spring 15 to make the sleeve 12, slide rod 13, scraper 14 and other components vibrate, thereby shaking off the material on these components, further reducing material waste.

[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. An apple fermentation stirring device, comprising a fermentation tank (1), characterized in that: The fermentation tank (1) is fitted with a lid (2) by bolts. A motor (3) is fixedly installed on the top of the lid (2). The output shaft of the motor (3) passes through the lid (2) and is connected to the lid (2) by a bearing. A rotating shaft (4) is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft. A sliding shaft (5) is slidably connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft (4). A stirring rod (7) is fixedly connected to the shaft of the sliding shaft (5). A shaped rod (6) is fixedly connected to the lower section of the shaft of the sliding shaft (5). An inclined seat (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom inner side of the fermentation tank (1). The inclined seat (19) abuts against the shaped rod (6).

2. The apple fermentation stirring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sleeve (12) is fixedly connected to the shaft of the rotating shaft (4). A sliding rod (13) is slidably connected inside the sleeve (12). A scraper (14) is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod (13). The scraper (14) contacts the inner wall of the fermentation tank (1) and the tank cover (2). A protrusion (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fermentation tank (1). The position of the protrusion (16) corresponds to the scraper (14).

3. The apple fermentation stirring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second spring (15) is provided on the inner side of the sleeve (12). One end of the second spring (15) is fixedly connected to the slide rod (13), and the other end of the second spring (15) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the sleeve (12).

4. The apple fermentation stirring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide block (8) is fixedly connected to the sliding shaft (5), and the guide block (8) is slidably connected to the rotating shaft (4).

5. The apple fermentation stirring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring (9) is provided inside the rotating shaft (4). One end of the spring (9) is fixedly connected to the sliding shaft (5), and the other end of the spring (9) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the rotating shaft (4).

6. The apple fermentation stirring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the sliding shaft (5) and the rotating shaft (4) are fixedly connected to retaining rings (10), and a protective sleeve (11) is fixedly connected between the two retaining rings (10).

7. The apple fermentation stirring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The can lid (2) is connected to a feed inlet (18), and the bottom of the fermentation tank (1) is connected to a discharge outlet (17).