Fruit juice beverage production sterilization device
By using cooling components and a touchscreen controller to monitor temperature in the juice beverage production unit, the problem of slow juice cooling speed was solved, achieving rapid juice cooling and improved production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HENAN SANLEYUAN FOOD TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
In existing fruit juice production facilities, the sterilized fruit juice cools down slowly, resulting in low production efficiency.
The cooling components inside the cooling tank exchange heat with the juice through a cold water flow chamber, and the temperature is monitored in real time by a touch screen controller to achieve rapid cooling.
This technology enables rapid cooling of fruit juice, improves production efficiency, and ensures that the juice is cooled to the appropriate temperature.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit juice beverage production technology, specifically to a sterilization device for fruit juice beverage production. Background Technology
[0002] Fruit juice beverages are drinks made from freshly squeezed fruit juice. Different fruit juices contain different vitamins and other nutrients and are considered a healthy beverage. As an important part of the modern beverage market, fruit juice beverages are loved by consumers for their natural, healthy, and delicious characteristics. However, the production process of fruit juice beverages requires the use of sterilization equipment to sterilize them. Sterilization can effectively kill microorganisms in the juice, extend the shelf life of the product, and ensure that consumers can enjoy safe and healthy drinks.
[0003] A search revealed that Chinese Patent CN212014343U discloses an intelligent sterilization device for fruit juice beverages. The device includes a sterilization shell, with a first chamber and a second chamber fixedly connected to its inner top and bottom walls, respectively. A steam bottle is fixedly connected to one side wall of the sterilization shell. Both ends of the steam bottle are connected to a gas pipe assembly, with the other end extending into the interior of the first and second chambers, forming an annular passage. Solenoid valves are fixedly connected between the first and second chambers and to the right side of both the first and second chambers. This intelligent sterilization device for fruit juice beverages solves the problem that existing sterilization equipment for fruit juice beverages typically uses a boiler to directly boil the juice for sterilization. Boiling for sterilization is inefficient, and the high temperature during boiling causes the juice's nutrients to evaporate, reducing the taste of the beverage.
[0004] The existing equipment has some drawbacks in use. For example, the above scheme gradually cools the sterilized juice through the heat preservation environment set in the second chamber. The main function of the heat preservation environment is to maintain a stable temperature rather than to cool it down quickly. Therefore, when the sterilized juice enters the second chamber for gradual cooling, the cooling rate will be relatively slow. The slow cooling rate will prolong the juice processing time and reduce production efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sterilization device for fruit juice production, which solves the problem of slow cooling speed of sterilized fruit juice when gradually cooling it through the heat preservation environment set in the second chamber.
[0006] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a sterilization device for producing fruit juice beverages, comprising four support bases, with reinforcing rods fixedly connected between the top and bottom of each of two adjacent support bases, sterilization tanks fixedly connected to the top side walls of the four support bases, sterilization chambers being formed inside the sterilization tanks, a feed pipe fixedly connected to one side of the upper end face of the sterilization tanks, the feed pipes communicating with the sterilization chambers, sterilization components being provided on the sterilization tanks, a cooling tank being provided below the sterilization tanks, a cooling chamber being formed inside the cooling tanks, a discharge pipe fixedly connected to the lower end face of the cooling tanks, the discharge pipes communicating with the cooling chambers, a cooling component being provided on the cooling tanks, the outer side of the cooling tanks being fixedly connected to the four support bases, a connecting pipe fixedly connected to the lower end face of the sterilization tanks, the end of the connecting pipes away from the sterilization tanks being fixedly connected to the upper end face of the cooling tanks, the connecting pipes communicating with the sterilization chambers and the cooling chambers, and a touch screen controller being installed on one side outer wall of one of the support bases.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the sterilization component includes a heating chamber located inside the sterilization tank, the heating chamber being disposed outside the sterilization chamber, a heating wire assembly being disposed inside the heating chamber, the inner wall of the heating chamber on the side away from the sterilization chamber being covered with ceramic fiber cotton, the heating wire assembly being electrically connected to a touch screen controller via internal wiring, a first thermocouple being installed on one side of the upper end face of the sterilization tank, the sensing end of the first thermocouple vertically penetrating the upper end face of the sterilization tank, and the sensing end of the first thermocouple being located inside the sterilization chamber, the first thermocouple being electrically connected to the touch screen controller via internal wiring.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the sterilization component includes a motor fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sterilization tank, a stirring rod fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, the end of the stirring rod away from the motor vertically penetrating the upper surface of the sterilization tank and rotatably connected to the upper surface of the sterilization tank, and multiple stirring blades fixedly connected in a ring array on the outer side of the bottom of the stirring rod, and the motor electrically connected to the touch screen controller through internal wiring.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the cooling assembly includes a flow cavity spirally formed inside the cooling tank, the flow cavity being disposed outside the cooling tank. An inlet pipe and an outlet pipe are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the cooling tank, respectively, corresponding to the positions of the flow cavity. The inlet pipe and outlet pipe are arranged vertically and communicate with the flow cavity. The end of the inlet pipe furthest from the cooling tank is connected to an externally installed cold water supply device, and the end of the outlet pipe furthest from the cooling tank is connected to an externally installed heat recovery device. A second thermocouple is installed on one side of the upper surface of the cooling tank. The sensing end of the second thermocouple vertically penetrates the upper surface of the cooling tank, and the sensing end of the second thermocouple is located inside the cooling cavity. The second thermocouple is electrically connected to the touchscreen controller via internal wiring.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the bottom wall of the sterilization chamber is conical, and the bottom wall of the cooling chamber is conical.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a feed valve is provided on the feed pipe, a connecting valve is provided on the connecting pipe, and a discharge valve is provided on the discharge pipe. The feed valve, the connecting valve, and the discharge valve are all electrically connected to the touch screen controller through internal wiring.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the water inlet pipe is equipped with an inlet valve, and the water outlet pipe is equipped with an outlet valve. Both the inlet valve and the outlet valve are electrically connected to the touch screen controller through internal wiring.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] In this invention, cold water exchanges heat with the outer wall of the cooling chamber within the flow chamber, rapidly absorbing the heat from the juice inside and achieving rapid cooling. This solves the problems of slow cooling speed and long processing time in the heat preservation environment, thus improving production efficiency. The second thermocouple monitors the temperature inside the cooling chamber in real time and transmits the temperature data to the touch screen controller. Operators can monitor the temperature of the juice inside the cooling chamber in real time based on the temperature display, ensuring that the juice is cooled to a suitable temperature. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a sterilization device for producing fruit juice beverages;
[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the sterilization components of a sterilization device for producing fruit juice beverages;
[0017] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cooling component structure of a sterilization device for producing a fruit juice beverage;
[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the modular connection structure of a sterilization device for producing fruit juice beverages.
[0019] In the diagram: 10. Support base; 11. Reinforcing rod; 12. Sterilization tank; 13. Sterilization chamber; 14. Feed pipe; 15. Cooling tank; 16. Cooling chamber; 17. Discharge pipe; 18. Connecting pipe; 19. Touch screen controller; 2. Sterilization assembly; 201. Heating chamber; 202. Heating wire assembly; 203. Ceramic fiber cotton; 204. First thermocouple; 205. Motor; 206. Stirring rod; 207. Stirring blade; 3. Cooling assembly; 301. Flow chamber; 302. Water inlet pipe; 303. Water outlet pipe; 304. Second thermocouple; 40. Feed valve; 41. Connecting valve; 42. Discharge valve; 50. Water inlet valve; 51. Water outlet valve. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Example
[0021] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a sterilization device for producing fruit juice beverages, including four support bases 10. Reinforcing rods 11 are fixedly connected between the top and bottom of adjacent support bases 10. Sterilization tanks 12 are fixedly connected to the top side walls of the four support bases 10. A sterilization chamber 13 is formed inside the sterilization tank 12. A feed pipe 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end face of the sterilization tank 12, communicating with the sterilization chamber 13. A sterilization component 2 is provided on the sterilization tank 12. A cooling tank 15 is provided below the sterilization tank 12. A cooling chamber 16 is formed inside the cooling tank 15. A [missing information - likely a component or component] is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the cooling tank 15. Discharge pipe 17 is connected to cooling chamber 16. Cooling tank 15 is equipped with cooling component 3. The outer side of cooling tank 15 is fixedly connected to four support bases 10. A connecting pipe 18 is fixedly connected to the lower end face of sterilization tank 12. The end of connecting pipe 18 away from sterilization tank 12 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of cooling tank 15. Connecting pipe 18 is connected to sterilization chamber 13 and cooling chamber 16. A touch screen controller 19 is installed on the outer wall of one side of one of the support bases 10. The bottom wall of sterilization chamber 13 is conical. The bottom wall of cooling chamber 16 is conical. Feed pipe 14 is equipped with feed valve 40. Connecting pipe 18 is equipped with connecting valve 4. 1. A discharge valve 42 is installed on the discharge pipe 17. The feed valve 40, connecting valve 41, and discharge valve 42 are all electrically connected to the touch screen controller 19 through internal wiring. In actual use, reinforcing rods 11 are fixedly connected between the top and bottom of the two adjacent support seats 10 to enhance the structural stability of the entire device. The feed valve 40 is opened by the touch screen controller 19, and the juice to be sterilized is introduced into the sterilization chamber 13 of the sterilization tank 12 through the feed pipe 14. After the juice enters the sterilization chamber 13, the feed valve 40 is closed by the touch screen controller 19, and the juice is sterilized by the sterilization component 2. Sterilization is then completed. Then, the connecting valve 41 is opened via the touch screen controller 19, allowing the sterilized juice to flow into the cooling chamber 16 of the cooling tank 15 through the connecting pipe 18. When the sterilized juice has completely flowed into the cooling chamber 16, the connecting valve 41 is closed via the touch screen controller 19, and the juice is cooled by the cooling component 3. After cooling, the discharge valve 42 is opened via the touch screen controller 19, and the cooled juice is discharged from the device through the discharge pipe 17. After discharge, the discharge valve 42 is closed via the touch screen controller 19. The bottom walls of the sterilization chamber 13 and the cooling chamber 16 are both conical, which helps the juice to be discharged from the chamber.
[0022] As one implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2and Figure 4 As shown, the sterilization assembly 2 includes a heating chamber 201 located inside the sterilization tank 12. The heating chamber 201 is situated outside the sterilization chamber 13. A heating wire assembly 202 is installed inside the heating chamber 201. The inner wall of the heating chamber 201 on the side away from the sterilization chamber 13 is covered with ceramic fiber cotton 203. The heating wire assembly 202 is electrically connected to the touch screen controller 19 via internal wiring. A first thermocouple 204 is installed on one side of the upper surface of the sterilization tank 12. The sensing end of the first thermocouple 204 vertically penetrates the upper surface of the sterilization tank 12, and the sensing end of the first thermocouple 204 is located inside the sterilization chamber 13. The first thermocouple 204 is electrically connected to the touch screen controller 19 via internal wiring. The sterilization assembly 2 includes a motor 205 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sterilization tank 12. A stirring rod 206 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 205. The end of the stirring rod 206 away from the motor 205 vertically penetrates the upper surface of the sterilization tank 12 and is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the sterilization tank 12. Multiple stirring blades 207 are fixedly connected in a ring array on the outer side of the bottom of the stirring rod 206. The motor 205 is electrically connected to the touch screen controller 19 via internal wiring. In specific use, when the juice enters the sterilization chamber 13... The heating wire assembly 202 is activated via the touchscreen controller 19 to begin heating the juice in the sterilization chamber 13. The heat generated by the heating wire assembly 202 is transferred to the sterilization chamber 13 through the wall of the heating chamber 201, causing the juice temperature to gradually rise. Simultaneously, the motor 205 is activated via the touchscreen controller 19, which drives the stirring rod 206 and stirring blade 207 to rotate. The stirring blade 207 continuously stirs the juice, promoting its flow within the sterilization chamber 13, improving heat exchange efficiency, and ensuring more uniform heating of the juice. The side of the heating chamber 201 furthest from the sterilization chamber 13... The wall is covered with ceramic fiber cotton 203, which can reduce heat loss and further improve heating efficiency. At the same time, it protects the outer wall of the sterilization tank 12 from high temperature. The first thermocouple 204 monitors the temperature inside the sterilization chamber 13 in real time and transmits the temperature data to the touch screen controller 19. The operator can adjust the heating power of the heating wire group 202 according to the temperature display on the touch screen controller 19 to ensure that the temperature inside the sterilization chamber 13 is maintained within the set sterilization temperature range. After the sterilization time is reached, the operation of the heating wire group 202 and the motor 205 is stopped through the touch screen controller 19.
[0023] As one implementation method in this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the cooling assembly 3 includes a flow cavity 301 spirally formed inside the cooling tank 15. The flow cavity 301 is located outside the cooling chamber 16. A water inlet pipe 302 and a water outlet pipe 303 are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the cooling tank 15, respectively, corresponding to the positions of the flow cavity 301. The water inlet pipe 302 and the water outlet pipe 303 are arranged vertically and communicate with the flow cavity 301. The end of the water inlet pipe 302 furthest from the cooling tank 15 is connected to an externally installed cold water supply device. The water outlet pipe... The end of pipe 303 furthest from cooling tank 15 is connected to an externally installed heat recovery device. A second thermocouple 304 is installed on one side of the upper surface of cooling tank 15. The sensing end of the second thermocouple 304 vertically penetrates the upper surface of cooling tank 15, and the sensing end of the second thermocouple 304 is located inside cooling cavity 16. The second thermocouple 304 is electrically connected to touch screen controller 19 through internal wiring. A water inlet valve 50 is installed on water inlet pipe 302, and a water outlet valve 51 is installed on water outlet pipe 303. The water inlet valve 50 and... All water outlet valves 51 are electrically connected to the touch screen controller 19 via internal wiring. In actual use, when the sterilized juice enters the cooling chamber 16, the touch screen controller 19 opens the inlet valve 50 and the outlet valve 51, allowing cold water to flow from the inlet pipe 302 into the flow chamber 301. The cold water flows in the flow chamber 301, exchanges heat with the outer wall of the cooling chamber 16, and absorbs the heat of the juice in the cooling chamber 16. The heated cooling water flows out from the outlet pipe 303 and enters the heat recovery equipment for recycling. The second thermocouple 304 monitors the temperature in the cooling chamber 16 in real time and transmits the temperature data to the touch screen controller 19. The operator can monitor the temperature of the juice in the cooling chamber 16 in real time according to the temperature display on the touch screen controller 19. When the juice cools to a suitable temperature, the touch screen controller 19 closes the inlet valve 50 and the outlet valve 51 to stop the supply and discharge of cooling water. The touch screen controller 19 opens the discharge valve 42 to discharge the cooled juice from the cooling chamber 16.
[0024] Working principle: The feed valve 40 is opened via the touch screen controller 19, allowing the juice to be sterilized to be introduced into the sterilization chamber 13 of the sterilization tank 12 through the feed pipe 14. After the juice enters the sterilization chamber 13, the feed valve 40 is closed via the touch screen controller 19. When the juice enters the sterilization chamber 13, the heating wire assembly 202 is activated via the touch screen controller 19 to begin heating the juice in the sterilization chamber 13. The heat generated by the heating wire assembly 202 is transferred to the sterilization chamber 13 through the wall of the heating chamber 201, causing the juice temperature to gradually rise. Simultaneously, the motor 205 is activated via the touch screen controller 19, which drives the stirring rod 206 and the stirring mechanism. The blade 207 begins to rotate, continuously stirring the juice to promote its flow within the sterilization chamber 13, improving heat exchange efficiency and ensuring more uniform heating. The inner wall of the heating chamber 201, away from the sterilization chamber 13, is covered with ceramic fiber cotton 203 to reduce heat loss, further improving heating efficiency and protecting the outer wall of the sterilization tank 12 from high temperatures. The first thermocouple 204 monitors the temperature within the sterilization chamber 13 in real time and transmits the temperature data to the touchscreen controller 19. The operator can adjust the heating power of the heating wire assembly 202 based on the temperature display on the touchscreen controller 19 to ensure the temperature within the sterilization chamber 13 is within acceptable limits. The temperature is maintained within the set sterilization temperature range. After the sterilization time is reached, the operation of the heating wire assembly 202 and the motor 205 is stopped via the touch screen controller 19. After sterilization is completed, the connecting valve 41 is opened via the touch screen controller 19, allowing the sterilized juice to flow into the cooling chamber 16 of the cooling tank 15 through the connecting pipe 18. When the sterilized juice has completely flowed into the cooling chamber 16, the connecting valve 41 is closed via the touch screen controller 19. The inlet valve 50 and the outlet valve 51 are opened via the touch screen controller 19, allowing cold water to flow into the flow chamber 301 from the inlet pipe 302. The cold water flows in the flow chamber 301 and exchanges heat with the outer wall of the cooling chamber 16. The cooling water absorbs the heat from the juice in the cooling chamber 16, and the heated cooling water flows out from the outlet pipe 303 and enters the heat recovery equipment for recycling. The second thermocouple 304 monitors the temperature in the cooling chamber 16 in real time and transmits the temperature data to the touch screen controller 19. The operator can monitor the temperature of the juice in the cooling chamber 16 in real time according to the temperature display on the touch screen controller 19. When the juice cools to a suitable temperature, the inlet valve 50 and outlet valve 51 are closed through the touch screen controller 19 to stop the supply and discharge of cooling water. The discharge valve 42 is opened through the touch screen controller 19 to allow the cooled juice to be discharged from the cooling chamber 16.
[0025] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it.
Claims
1. A fruit juice beverage production sterilization apparatus comprising four support seats (10), characterized in that: A reinforcing rod (11) is fixedly connected between the top and bottom of each of the two adjacent support bases (10). A sterilization tank (12) is fixedly connected to the top side wall of the four support bases (10). A sterilization chamber (13) is opened inside the sterilization tank (12). A feed pipe (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end face of the sterilization tank (12). The feed pipe (14) communicates with the sterilization chamber (13). A sterilization component (2) is provided on the sterilization tank (12). A cooling tank (15) is provided below the sterilization tank (12). A cooling chamber (16) is opened inside the cooling tank (15). The lower end face of the sterilization tank (12) is fixedly connected to a discharge pipe (17), which is connected to the cooling chamber (16). The cooling tank (15) is provided with a cooling component (3). The outer side of the cooling tank (15) is fixedly connected to four support seats (10). The lower end face of the sterilization tank (12) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (18). The end of the connecting pipe (18) away from the sterilization tank (12) is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the cooling tank (15). The connecting pipe (18) is connected to the sterilization chamber (13) and the cooling chamber (16). A touch screen controller (19) is installed on one side of the outer wall of one of the support seats (10).
2. A fruit juice beverage production sterilization apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization component (2) includes a heating chamber (201) located inside the sterilization tank (12). The heating chamber (201) is located outside the sterilization chamber (13). A heating wire assembly (202) is provided inside the heating chamber (201). The inner wall of the heating chamber (201) away from the sterilization chamber (13) is covered with ceramic fiber cotton (203). The heating wire assembly (202) is electrically connected to the touch screen controller (19) through internal circuitry. A first thermocouple (204) is installed on one side of the upper surface of the sterilization tank (12). The sensing end of the first thermocouple (204) vertically penetrates the upper surface of the sterilization tank (12), and the sensing end of the first thermocouple (204) is located inside the sterilization chamber (13). The first thermocouple (204) is electrically connected to the touch screen controller (19) through internal circuitry.
3. A fruit juice beverage production sterilization apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sterilization component (2) includes a motor (205) fixedly connected to the upper end face of the sterilization tank (12). A stirring rod (206) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (205). The end of the stirring rod (206) away from the motor (205) vertically penetrates the upper end face of the sterilization tank (12) and is rotatably connected to the upper end face of the sterilization tank (12). Multiple stirring blades (207) are fixedly connected in a ring array on the outer side of the bottom of the stirring rod (206). The motor (205) is electrically connected to the touch screen controller (19) through internal wiring.
4. The fruit juice beverage production sterilization apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The cooling assembly (3) includes a flow cavity (301) spirally formed inside the cooling tank (15). The flow cavity (301) is located outside the cooling chamber (16). An inlet pipe (302) and an outlet pipe (303) are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the cooling tank (15) respectively, corresponding to the positions of the flow cavity (301). The inlet pipe (302) and the outlet pipe (303) are arranged vertically and communicate with the flow cavity (301). The inlet pipe (302) is away from the cooling tank. One end of (15) is connected to an externally installed cold water supply device. The end of the water outlet pipe (303) away from the cooling tank (15) is connected to an externally installed heat recovery device. A second thermocouple (304) is installed on one side of the upper surface of the cooling tank (15). The sensing end of the second thermocouple (304) vertically penetrates the upper surface of the cooling tank (15), and the sensing end of the second thermocouple (304) is located inside the cooling cavity (16). The second thermocouple (304) is electrically connected to the touch screen controller (19) through internal wiring.
5. The apparatus for sterilizing a fruit juice beverage production according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom wall of the sterilization chamber (13) is conical, and the bottom wall of the cooling chamber (16) is also conical.
6. A fruit juice beverage production sterilization apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The feed pipe (14) is equipped with a feed valve (40), the connecting pipe (18) is equipped with a connecting valve (41), and the discharge pipe (17) is equipped with a discharge valve (42). The feed valve (40), the connecting valve (41) and the discharge valve (42) are all electrically connected to the touch screen controller (19) through internal circuits.
7. A fruit juice beverage production sterilization apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by: The inlet pipe (302) is equipped with an inlet valve (50), and the outlet pipe (303) is equipped with an outlet valve (51). The inlet valve (50) and the outlet valve (51) are electrically connected to the touch screen controller (19) through internal circuits.