Fermentation box for pickled vegetables
By designing the stirring, heating, and conveying mechanisms of the fermentation box for pickled vegetables, uniform mixing and temperature control of brine were achieved, solving the problems of uneven salt content and inaccurate temperature control in traditional fermentation boxes for pickled vegetables, and improving the fermentation effect and quality of pickled vegetables.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUNNAN MA DABAO FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Traditional fermentation boxes for pickled vegetables suffer from uneven salt content, leading to inconsistent saltiness and affecting the quality and safety of the pickled vegetables. In addition, the low precision of temperature control makes it impossible to meet the fermentation requirements of different types of pickled vegetables.
A fermentation box for pickled vegetables was designed, which includes a stirring mechanism, a heating mechanism, and a conveying mechanism. The stirring mechanism mixes the brine evenly, the conveying mechanism sprays the brine evenly onto the surface of the pickled vegetables, and the heating mechanism controls the temperature of the brine to ensure that each part is evenly contacted with the brine and ferments at an ideal temperature.
This solved the problem of uneven salt distribution, improved the fermentation effect, ensured the flavor and taste of the pickles, and enhanced product quality and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pickled vegetable technology, and in particular to a fermentation box for pickled vegetables. Background Technology
[0002] Pickled vegetables refer to vegetables that are pickled or prepared with seasonings such as soy sauce, salt, and vinegar. Pickled vegetables are traditional pickled foods in many countries and regions, and are widely popular due to their unique flavor and rich nutritional value. During the pickling process, pickled vegetables need to undergo fermentation, so a fermentation box for pickled vegetables is required.
[0003] Traditional fermentation processes for pickled vegetables typically involve soaking vegetables in a specific ratio of brine. During fermentation, the brine remains stagnant, and over time, the salt gradually settles to the bottom of the fermentation tank. This results in vegetables at the bottom of the tank becoming overly salty due to contact with a higher concentration of brine, while vegetables at the top of the tank are not salty enough. This uneven saltiness not only affects the overall flavor of the pickled vegetables but can also cause some vegetables to rot or spoil during fermentation, impacting product quality and safety. Furthermore, traditional fermentation tanks have low temperature control precision and cannot provide ideal temperature conditions for the fermentation needs of different types of pickled vegetables. Temperature fluctuations directly affect the activity of microorganisms and the generation of their metabolic products during fermentation, thus affecting the flavor, texture, and shelf life of the pickled vegetables. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a fermentation box for pickled vegetables.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A fermentation box for pickled vegetables includes a box body with a lid on top. The lid has a U-shaped groove at its bottom, which fits the box body. Fixing mechanisms for securing the lid are located at the four corners of the outer wall of the box body. A second U-shaped plate is fixed in the middle of the inner wall of the box body, with a first U-shaped plate on top of the second U-shaped plate. A filter screen is fixed to the inner wall of the first U-shaped plate. A stirring mechanism for stirring brine and a heating mechanism for heating the brine are both located inside the box body. The inner wall of the lid is equidistantly lined with... The device has multiple sleeves fixed in place, and multiple nozzles are installed on the bottom of the side walls of each sleeve. The outer wall of the box is equipped with a conveying mechanism for conveying brine into the sleeves. During use, the brine is fully stirred by the stirring mechanism, ensuring that the salt and water are thoroughly mixed, thus avoiding localized over-saltiness or under-saltiness. During fermentation, the brine is conveyed to the sleeves by the conveying mechanism and evenly sprayed onto the surface of the pickles through the multiple nozzles, ensuring that every part is fully in contact with the brine and improving the fermentation effect.
[0007] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes an L-shaped plate. An L-shaped plate is rotatably connected to one corner of the outer wall of the box. A groove is formed in the top of the L-shaped plate. An extrusion block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove. A threaded rod is rotatably connected to the top of the extrusion block, and one end of the threaded rod passes through the top of the L-shaped plate. A threaded hole is formed in the top of the L-shaped plate, and the threaded hole and the threaded rod are adapted to each other. When the box cover is placed on the top of the box, the top of the box is inside the U-shaped groove. Rotating the four L-shaped plates makes the inner top of each of the four L-shaped plates contact the top of the box cover. Rotating the four threaded rods in conjunction with the four threaded holes moves the four extrusion blocks downward along the inner sidewalls of the four grooves until all four extrusion blocks contact the top of the box cover, thus completing the fixing of the box and the box cover.
[0008] Preferably, the stirring mechanism includes a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the box. Multiple stirring rods are fixed at equal intervals on the side wall of the rotating shaft, and all the stirring rods are located below the second U-shaped plate. A motor is fixed to the outer side wall of one end of the box, and the output shaft of the motor is fixed to the rotating shaft. The motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the multiple stirring rods to rotate, thus stirring the brine and making the salt and water fully mixed.
[0009] Preferably, the heating mechanism includes an electric heating coil, which is installed in the middle of the bottom of the box. When the electric heating coil is energized, it can heat the brine to a set temperature. When the hot brine is sprayed onto the surface of the pickled vegetables, the pickled vegetables can be fermented at an ideal temperature, thereby improving the flavor, taste and shelf life of the pickled vegetables.
[0010] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes a water pump, which is fixed to the outer wall of the other end of the container and the water inlet of the water pump is connected to the container. A connecting pipe is provided on the top of the container cover, and multiple branch pipes are installed on the outer wall of the connecting pipe. One end of each branch pipe is connected to a multiple sleeve. A flexible hose is fixed to the water outlet of the water pump and is connected to the connecting pipe. The water pump drives the mixed brine to be conveyed through the flexible hose to the connecting pipe, and then through the multiple branch pipes to the inside of the multiple sleeves. The brine is then evenly sprayed onto the surface of the vegetables through multiple nozzles. This allows the vegetables and brine to come into full contact, preventing some of the pickles from being too salty or too bland, and preventing the vegetables from spoiling or deteriorating during fermentation, thus improving the quality and safety of the product.
[0011] Preferably, casters are installed at all four corners of the bottom of the box, which allows the box to be moved easily.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] 1. During use, the design of the stirring mechanism in this device ensures that the brine is thoroughly stirred, allowing the salt and water to mix completely, thus avoiding localized over-saltiness or under-saltiness. During fermentation, the brine is transported to multiple sleeves via a conveying mechanism and evenly sprayed onto the surface of the pickles through multiple nozzles, ensuring that every part is fully in contact with the brine and improving the fermentation effect.
[0014] 2. The heating mechanism can heat the brine to the set temperature, ensuring that the pickles ferment at the ideal temperature, thereby enhancing their flavor and texture. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fermentation box for pickled vegetables proposed in this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the L-shaped plate of a fermentation box for pickled vegetables proposed in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the fermentation box for pickled vegetables proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 An exploded view of the first spiral plate, filter screen, and second spiral plate of a fermentation box for pickled vegetables proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the lid of a fermentation box for pickled vegetables according to the present invention;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism of a fermentation box for pickled vegetables proposed in this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Box cover; 3. L-shaped plate; 4. Water pump; 5. Hose; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Branch pipe; 8. Caster wheel; 9. Groove; 10. Extrusion block; 11. Threaded rod; 12. Motor; 13. First spiral plate; 14. Filter screen; 15. Second spiral plate; 16. Electric heating coil; 17. Rotating shaft; 18. Stirring rod; 19. Spiral groove; 20. Sleeve; 21. Nozzle. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0023] Reference Figures 1-6 A fermentation box for pickled vegetables includes a box body 1, a box cover 2 on the top of the box body 1, a U-shaped groove 19 at the bottom of the box cover 2, and the U-shaped groove 19 is adapted to the box body 1. Fixing mechanisms for fixing the box cover 2 are provided at the four corners of the outer wall of the box body 1. A second U-shaped plate 15 is fixed in the middle of the inner wall of the box body 1, a first U-shaped plate 13 is provided on top of the second U-shaped plate 15, and a filter screen 14 is fixed on the inner wall of the first U-shaped plate 13. A stirring mechanism for stirring brine and a heating mechanism for heating brine are provided inside the box body 1. The inner wall of the box cover 2 is equidistantly lined with... The device has multiple sleeves 20 fixed in shape, and multiple nozzles 21 are installed on the bottom of the side walls of each sleeve 20. The outer wall of the box body 1 is provided with a conveying mechanism for conveying brine into the sleeves 20. During use, the brine is fully stirred by the stirring mechanism, so that the salt and water are fully mixed, avoiding the problem of local over-saltiness or under-saltiness. During fermentation, the brine is conveyed into the sleeves 20 by the conveying mechanism and evenly sprayed onto the surface of the pickles by the multiple nozzles 21, ensuring that every part is fully in contact with the brine and improving the fermentation effect.
[0024] Furthermore, the fixing mechanism includes an L-shaped plate 3. An L-shaped plate 3 is rotatably connected to one corner of the outer wall of the box body 1. A groove 9 is opened in the top of the L-shaped plate 3. An extrusion block 10 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove 9. A threaded rod 11 is rotatably connected to the top of the extrusion block 10, and one end of the threaded rod 11 passes through the top of the L-shaped plate 3. A threaded hole is opened in the top of the L-shaped plate 3, and the threaded hole and the threaded rod 11 are adapted to each other. When the box cover 2 is placed on the top of the box body 1, the top of the box body 1 is inside the U-shaped groove 19. The four L-shaped plates 3 are rotated so that the inner top of the four L-shaped plates 3 are in contact with the top of the box cover 2. The four threaded rods 11 are rotated in conjunction with the four threaded holes to drive the four extrusion blocks 10 to move downward along the inner sidewall of the four grooves 9 respectively until the four extrusion blocks 10 are in contact with the top of the box cover 2, thus completing the fixing of the box body 1 and the box cover 2.
[0025] Furthermore, the stirring mechanism includes a rotating shaft 17, which is rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the housing 1. Multiple stirring rods 18 are fixed at equal intervals on the side wall of the rotating shaft 17, and all of the stirring rods 18 are located below the second U-shaped plate 15. A motor 12 is fixed to the outer side wall of one end of the housing 1, and the output shaft of the motor 12 is fixed to the rotating shaft 17. The motor 12 drives the rotating shaft 17 to rotate, which in turn drives the multiple stirring rods 18 to rotate, thereby stirring the brine and making the salt and water fully mixed.
[0026] Furthermore, the heating mechanism includes an electric heating coil 16, which is installed in the middle of the bottom of the box 1. When the electric heating coil 16 is powered on, it can heat the brine to a set temperature. When the hot brine is sprayed onto the surface of the pickles, the pickles can be fermented at an ideal temperature, improving the flavor, taste and shelf life of the pickles.
[0027] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a water pump 4, which is fixed to the outer wall of the other end of the box 1, and the water inlet of the water pump 4 is connected to the box 1. A connecting pipe 6 is provided on the top of the box cover 2, and multiple branch pipes 7 are installed on the outer wall of the connecting pipe 6. One end of each branch pipe 7 is connected to a multiple sleeve 20. A hose 5 is fixed to the water outlet of the water pump 4, and the hose 5 is connected to the connecting pipe 6. The water pump 4 is driven to convey the mixed brine through the hose 5 into the connecting pipe 6, and through the multiple branch pipes 7 into the multiple sleeves 20. The brine is then evenly sprayed onto the surface of the vegetables through multiple nozzles 21. This allows the vegetables and brine to come into full contact, preventing some of the pickles from being too salty or too bland, and preventing the vegetables from rotting or spoiling during fermentation, thus improving the quality and safety of the product.
[0028] Furthermore, casters 8 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the box 1, which facilitates the movement of the box 1.
[0029] Working Principle: During use, a certain proportion of brine is poured into the box 1, and vegetables are evenly arranged on top of the filter screen 14. After placement, the box lid 2 is placed on top of the box 1. At this time, the top of the box 1 is inside the U-shaped groove 19. The four L-shaped plates 3 are rotated so that the inner tops of the four L-shaped plates 3 are in contact with the top of the box lid 2. The four threaded rods 11 are rotated in conjunction with the four threaded holes to drive the four pressing blocks 10 to move downwards along the inner sidewalls of the four grooves 9 until the four pressing blocks 10 are in contact with the top of the box lid 2. This completes the fixing of the box 1 and the box lid 2. After fixing, the power switch of the motor 12 is turned on, driving the motor 12 to rotate the rotating shaft 17, which in turn drives the multiple stirring rods 18 to rotate, thus stirring the brine. Salt and water are thoroughly mixed, and the power switch of water pump 4 is turned on. The water pump 4 drives the mixed brine to be transported through hose 5 to connecting pipe 6, and through multiple branch pipes 7 to multiple sleeves 20. The brine is then evenly sprayed onto the surface of the vegetables through multiple nozzles 21. This ensures that the vegetables and brine are in full contact, preventing some pickles from being too salty or too bland, and preventing spoilage or deterioration of the vegetables during fermentation, thus improving the quality and safety of the product. While fermenting, the power switch of electric heating coil 16 is turned on. When electric heating coil 16 is powered on, it heats the brine to the set temperature. When the hot brine is sprayed onto the surface of the pickles, the pickles can ferment at the ideal temperature, improving the flavor, taste and shelf life of the pickles.
[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A fermentation box for pickled vegetables, comprising a box body (1), characterized in that, The top of the box body (1) is provided with a box cover (2), and the bottom of the box cover (2) is provided with a spiral groove (19), and the spiral groove (19) is adapted to the box body (1). The four corners of the outer side wall of the box body (1) are provided with fixing mechanisms for fixing the box cover (2). The middle of the inner side wall of the box body (1) is fixed with a second spiral plate (15). The top of the second spiral plate (15) is provided with a first spiral plate (13). The inner side wall of the first spiral plate (13) is fixed with a filter screen (14). The inside of the box body (1) is provided with a stirring mechanism for stirring brine. The inside of the box body (1) is provided with a heating mechanism for heating brine. The inner side wall of the box cover (2) is fixed with multiple sleeves (20) at equal intervals in a linear shape. The bottom of the side wall of the multiple sleeves (20) is provided with multiple nozzles (21). The outer side wall of the box body (1) is provided with a conveying mechanism for conveying brine into the multiple sleeves (20).
2. The fermentation box for pickled vegetables according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing mechanism includes an L-shaped plate (3), which is rotatably connected to one corner of the outer wall of the box (1). The L-shaped plate (3) has a groove (9) at the top inside. The inner wall of the groove (9) is slidably connected to an extrusion block (10). The top of the extrusion block (10) is rotatably connected to a threaded rod (11), and one end of the threaded rod (11) passes through the top of the L-shaped plate (3). The top of the L-shaped plate (3) has a threaded hole, and the threaded hole and the threaded rod (11) are compatible.
3. The fermentation box for pickled vegetables according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring mechanism includes a rotating shaft (17), which is rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the box (1). Multiple stirring rods (18) are fixed at equal intervals on the side wall of the rotating shaft (17), and the multiple stirring rods (18) are all located below the second spiral plate (15). A motor (12) is fixed on the outer side wall of one end of the box (1), and the output shaft of the motor (12) is fixed to the rotating shaft (17).
4. The fermentation box for pickled vegetables according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating mechanism includes an electric heating coil (16), which is installed in the middle of the bottom of the box (1).
5. A fermentation box for pickled vegetables according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism includes a water pump (4), which is fixed on the outer wall of the other end of the housing (1) and the water inlet of the water pump (4) is connected to the housing (1). A connecting pipe (6) is provided on the top of the housing cover (2). Multiple branch pipes (7) are installed on the outer wall of the connecting pipe (6), and one end of each branch pipe (7) is connected to multiple sleeves (20). A hose (5) is fixed at the outlet of the water pump (4), and the hose (5) is connected to the connecting pipe (6).
6. A fermentation box for pickled vegetables according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box (1) is equipped with casters (8) at the four corners of its bottom.