Vertical stirring tank for essence production
By using a rotating shaft to drive inclined blades and baffles in the flavor production unit, combined with temperature control and cleaning components, the problem of insufficient mixing is solved, the mixing effect of flavors and the ease of cleaning are improved, and product quality and production stability are ensured.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521215102.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-06-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing flavor production equipment cannot effectively reach the inner wall and dead corners of the mixing tank during the stirring process, resulting in local eddies in the material, which prevents it from being fully mixed and reacted, thus affecting product quality.
It uses a rotating shaft to drive tilting blades for stirring, combined with a baffle design to ensure that the liquid collides fully and avoids eddy currents. At the same time, a temperature sensor monitors and controls the heating to maintain a suitable temperature, and a cleaning component is provided to reduce cleaning dead spots.
It achieves thorough mixing of fragrances and Maillard reaction, improves product quality, reduces eddy currents and cleaning difficulty, ensures temperature stability, and increases production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fragrance production technology, and in particular to a vertical mixing tank for fragrance production. Background Technology
[0002] Flavorings are concentrated aromatic substances that are artificially synthesized to mimic the scents of fruits and natural spices. They are a type of artificial fragrance and are mostly used in the manufacture of food, cosmetics, and cigarettes. Flavorings can be divided into two main categories according to their form: liquid flavorings and powder flavorings. Liquid flavorings can be further divided into three types: water-soluble flavorings, oil-soluble flavorings, and emulsified flavorings. The production of flavorings requires stirring and mixing different substances, which requires the use of vertical mixing tanks.
[0003] A search revealed a Chinese patent (authorization announcement number CN207085727U) disclosing a mixing tank for flavor production. The tank includes a main body with a top. An inner tank is located inside the main body. A top door is located on the top. A motor is located above the top, and a transmission rod is located at the motor's output end. A first gear is fixed to the transmission rod, and a second gear meshes with one side of the first gear. A fixing rod is located in the middle of the second gear and is fixed to the inner wall of the top. This patented technology can stir the material in the inner tank using a spiral stirring column. The inner tank and the spiral stirring column rotate in opposite directions, ensuring thorough stirring of the material inside the inner tank. This significantly increases the stirring quality, reduces the probability of material sticking to the tank edge, and increases the service life of the mixing tank.
[0004] However, the above-mentioned device still has some drawbacks in actual use. The most obvious one is that the stirring component cannot directly touch the material on the side wall and in some dead corners inside the stirring tank. The material will form a local stable vortex near the side wall and in the dead corners, which will prevent the liquid raw materials from colliding fully during the stirring process, and thus prevent the Maillard reaction from being completed more fully. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the main objective of this utility model is to provide a vertical mixing tank for flavor production.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A vertical mixing tank for flavor production includes a vertical mixing tank body, a top cover on the top of the vertical mixing tank body, a rotating shaft rotatably mounted inside the top cover, blades fixedly connected at equal intervals on the outer side of the rotating shaft, the blades being inclined, a speed reducer fixedly mounted on the top of the top cover, a servo motor fixedly mounted on the side wall of the speed reducer, the speed reducer being driven and connected to the servo motor, the output end of the speed reducer extending into the interior of the vertical mixing tank body and fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, baffles fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body, and gaps being provided between the baffles and the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotation of the shaft can drive multiple blades to rotate and stir. With the help of the baffle, the liquid can be fully collided during the stirring process, the reaction is more complete, and local eddy currents are less likely to occur.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a heating assembly is provided inside the vertical mixing tank body. The heating assembly includes a heating plate fixedly installed on the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body, a controller fixedly installed on the outer side of the vertical mixing tank body, and a temperature sensor fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the temperature of the flavor liquid inside the vertical mixing tank can be monitored through the function of the temperature sensor. When the temperature is lower than the appropriate temperature, the information will be transmitted to the controller.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the vertical mixing tank body is provided with a discharge port, a pressure valve is fixedly installed at the discharge port, and a liquid outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the end of the pressure valve away from the vertical mixing tank body.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the stirred flavoring raw materials can be transported out through the liquid outlet pipe via the action of the pressure valve.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the inner valve of the pressure valve is flush with the bottom of the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body, and the top of the top cover is fixedly connected to the feed pipe.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution and setting them flush with each other, cleaning dead corners can be reduced.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, a cleaning assembly is provided at the top of the vertical mixing tank body. The cleaning assembly includes two water inlet valves fixedly installed at the top of the vertical mixing tank body. The output end of the water inlet valves is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe, and the bottom end of the water inlet pipe extends into the interior of the vertical mixing tank body and is fixedly connected to a spray head.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up the spray head, water can be sprayed out to clean the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the vertical mixing tank body and the side of the top cover are fixedly connected with connecting flanges, and locking bolts are equidistantly arranged between the two connecting flanges, and the two connecting flanges are connected by locking bolts.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution and using the connection flange and locking bolts, the top cover can be separated from the main body of the vertical mixing tank.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the four corners of the bottom of the vertical mixing tank are fixedly connected with support feet.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution and setting four support legs, the main body of the vertical mixing tank can be provided with better support.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0021] 1. In this utility model, the rotation of the shaft can drive multiple blades to rotate and stir. With the help of the baffle, the liquid can be fully collided during the stirring process, and the reaction is more complete, making it less likely to generate eddies in certain areas. In particular, it can achieve a more complete Maillard reaction, resulting in better quality and richer aroma of the produced fragrance, effectively improving the product quality of the fragrance. In addition, there is a gap between the baffle and the main body of the vertical mixing tank, which facilitates stirring and reduces dead corners for hygiene, making it easier to clean the inner wall of the main body of the vertical mixing tank.
[0022] 2. In this utility model, the temperature sensor can monitor the temperature of the flavor liquid inside the vertical mixing tank. When the temperature is lower than the appropriate temperature, the information will be transmitted to the controller, and the controller will control the heating plate to start. This ensures that the flavor raw materials inside the vertical mixing tank are always at the appropriate production temperature, avoiding condensation or precipitation caused by low temperature. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This utility model provides an overall perspective view of a vertical mixing tank for flavor production;
[0024] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a vertical mixing tank for flavor production is provided for this utility model;
[0025] Figure 3This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a vertical mixing tank for flavor production;
[0026] Figure 4 This utility model provides a vertical mixing tank for flavor production. Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0027] Legend: 1. Vertical mixing tank body; 2. Support legs; 3. Controller; 4. Connecting flange; 5. Feed pipe; 6. Reducer; 7. Servo motor; 8. Water inlet valve; 9. Liquid outlet pipe; 10. Pressure valve; 11. Baffle; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Blade; 14. Water inlet pipe; 15. Spray head; 16. Heating plate; 17. Locking bolt. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0029] Reference Figure 1-4 A vertical mixing tank for flavor production includes a main body 1. A top cover is provided on the top of the main body 1. A rotating shaft 12 is rotatably mounted inside the top cover. Blades 13 are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the outer side of the rotating shaft 12. The blades 13 are inclined. A reducer 6 is fixedly mounted on the top of the top cover. A servo motor 7 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the reducer 6. The reducer 6 is driven by the servo motor 7. The output end of the reducer 6 extends into the interior of the main body 1 and is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 12. Baffles 11 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the main body 1. The baffles 11 are connected to the vertical mixing tank body 1. The inner walls are fitted with gaps. When stirring the flavoring raw materials, the rotation of the shaft 12 can drive multiple blades 13 to rotate and stir. With the help of the baffle 11, the liquid can be fully collided during the stirring process, resulting in a more complete reaction and preventing the formation of eddies in certain areas. In particular, it can achieve a more complete Maillard reaction, resulting in better quality and richer aroma of the produced flavoring, effectively improving the product quality of the flavoring. In addition, the gap between the baffle 11 and the vertical mixing tank body 1 facilitates stirring and reduces dead corners for hygiene, making it easier to clean the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body 1.
[0030] Specifically, the vertical mixing tank body 1 is equipped with a heating assembly, which includes a heating plate 16 fixedly installed on the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body 1. A controller 3 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the vertical mixing tank body 1, and a temperature sensor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body 1. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the flavoring liquid inside the vertical mixing tank body 1. When the temperature drops below a suitable level, the information is transmitted to the controller 3, which then controls the heating plate 16 to start, thereby ensuring that the flavoring liquid inside the vertical mixing tank body 1 is heated. The flavoring raw materials are always kept at a suitable production temperature to avoid condensation or precipitation caused by low temperature. The bottom of the vertical mixing tank body 1 is provided with a discharge port, and a pressure valve 10 is fixedly installed at the discharge port. Through the action of the pressure valve 10, the mixed flavoring raw materials can be transported out through the liquid outlet pipe 9. The end of the pressure valve 10 away from the vertical mixing tank body 1 is fixedly connected to the liquid outlet pipe 9. The inner valve of the pressure valve 10 is flush with the bottom of the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body 1. By setting it flush, the dead corners for cleaning can be reduced. The top of the top cover is fixedly connected to the feed pipe 5.
[0031] Specifically, a cleaning assembly is provided at the top of the vertical mixing tank body 1. The cleaning assembly includes two water inlet valves 8 fixedly installed at the top of the vertical mixing tank body 1. By using the water inlet valves 8, the water inlet channel can be opened, and water can be sprayed out by the spray head 15 to clean the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body 1. The output end of the water inlet valve 8 is fixedly connected to the water inlet pipe 14. The bottom end of the water inlet pipe 14 extends into the interior of the vertical mixing tank body 1 and is fixedly connected to the spray head 15. A connecting flange 4 is fixedly connected to the side of the vertical mixing tank body 1 that is close to the top cover. By using the connecting flange 4 and the locking bolt 17, the top cover can be separated from the vertical mixing tank body 1. Locking bolts 17 are equidistantly arranged between the two connecting flanges 4 and connected by the locking bolts 17. Support feet 2 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the vertical mixing tank body 1. The four support feet 2 can provide good support for the vertical mixing tank body 1.
[0032] Working principle: First, the operator pours the flavoring raw materials into the vertical mixing tank body 1 through the feed pipe 5. The controller 3 then starts the reducer 6, servo motor 7, and heating plate 16. The reducer 6 transmits power to the servo motor 7, driving the rotating shaft 12 to rotate. This, in turn, drives multiple blades 13 to rotate and stir. The baffle 11 ensures thorough collision of the liquid during stirring, resulting in a more complete reaction and reducing the likelihood of localized eddies. Furthermore, the gap between the baffle 11 and the vertical mixing tank body 1 facilitates stirring and reduces hard-to-clean areas, making it easier to clean the inner wall of the tank body 1. Furthermore, the temperature sensor can monitor the temperature of the flavor liquid inside the vertical mixing tank 1. When the temperature drops below the appropriate level, the information is transmitted to the controller 3, which then controls the heating plate 16 to start. This ensures that the flavor raw materials inside the vertical mixing tank 1 are always at the appropriate production temperature, preventing condensation or sedimentation caused by low temperature. The pressure valve 10 allows the mixed flavor raw materials to be transported out through the liquid outlet pipe 9. When it is necessary to clean the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank 1, the water inlet valve 8 can be opened to open the water inlet channel, and water can be sprayed out through the spray head 15 to clean the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank 1.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0034] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A vertical mixing tank for flavor production, comprising a vertical mixing tank body (1), characterized in that: The top of the vertical mixing tank body (1) is provided with a top cover. A rotating shaft (12) is rotatably installed inside the top cover. Blades (13) are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the outer side of the rotating shaft (12). The blades (13) are inclined. A speed reducer (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the top cover. A servo motor (7) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the speed reducer (6). The speed reducer (6) is driven by the servo motor (7). The output end of the speed reducer (6) extends into the interior of the vertical mixing tank body (1) and is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (12). Baffles (11) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body (1). A gap is provided between the baffles (11) and the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body (1).
2. A vertical mixing tank for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical mixing tank body (1) is equipped with a heating component inside. The heating component includes a heating plate (16) fixedly installed on the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body (1). A controller (3) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the vertical mixing tank body (1). A temperature sensor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body (1).
3. A vertical mixing tank for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the vertical mixing tank body (1) is provided with a discharge port, and a pressure valve (10) is fixedly installed on the discharge port. The end of the pressure valve (10) away from the vertical mixing tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a liquid outlet pipe (9).
4. A vertical mixing tank for flavor production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner valve of the pressure valve (10) is flush with the bottom of the inner wall of the vertical mixing tank body (1), and the top of the top cover is fixedly connected to the feed pipe (5).
5. A vertical mixing tank for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the vertical mixing tank body (1) is provided with a cleaning assembly, which includes two water inlet valves (8) fixedly installed on the top of the vertical mixing tank body (1). The output end of the water inlet valves (8) is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe (14), and the bottom end of the water inlet pipe (14) extends into the interior of the vertical mixing tank body (1) and is fixedly connected to a spray head (15).
6. A vertical mixing tank for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical mixing tank body (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting flange (4) on the side close to the top cover. Locking bolts (17) are provided at equal intervals between the two connecting flanges (4), and the two connecting flanges (4) are connected by locking bolts (17).
7. A vertical mixing tank for flavor production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical mixing tank body (1) has four fixed support feet (2) at the bottom corners.