Ingredient storage device

By combining a vacuum structure and nitrogen replacement with a dynamic stirring design, the problem of loss of volatile flavoring ingredients during material handling is solved, achieving efficient storage and transportation.

CN224257415UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19MEIQILI BIOTECHNOLOGY (WUHAN) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
MEIQILI BIOTECHNOLOGY (WUHAN) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing ingredient storage equipment requires the tank opening to be fully opened when retrieving ingredients, which causes the aroma of volatile ingredients to dissipate and affects the quality of the remaining ingredients in the storage tank.

Method used

The inner liner and storage tank are designed with a vacuum structure. The gas supply component pumps in nitrogen and expels air, while the power component drives the stirring shaft to rotate, achieving stirring and feeding, thus avoiding the need to completely open the storage tank.

Benefits of technology

It extends the storage time of flavoring ingredients, reduces evaporation loss, avoids clogging, and eliminates the need to fully open the storage tank to retrieve ingredients.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of food essence production, and particularly discloses an ingredient storage device which comprises a base, a storage tank is arranged on the left side of the upper end of the base, an inner container is fixedly connected in the storage tank, a vacuum structure is arranged between the outer side of the inner container and the storage tank, and an end cover is fixedly connected to the upper end of the storage tank. The essence ingredient storage device has the advantages that a vacuum structure is arranged between the inner container and the storage tank, the heat insulation effect can be achieved, nitrogen can be pumped into the storage tank through the flow dividing pipe and the spray head through the air supply assembly, air in the storage tank is exhausted through the exhaust pipe, and therefore the storage time of essence ingredients can be prolonged, and the service life of the essence ingredients is prolonged. The stirring shaft can be driven to rotate through the arranged power assembly, and the discharging assembly can be driven, so that ingredients can be stirred in the discharging and conveying process, blockage is avoided, the storage tank does not need to be completely opened, and volatilization of the ingredients is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food flavoring production technology, specifically to an ingredient storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Fragrances, also known as aromatic raw materials, are substances that can be smelled or tasted. They are raw materials used to formulate flavorings. Fragrances are products that have emerged with the development of modern industry, combining "high-end, sophisticated, and innovative" technologies. They have been widely used in industries such as food, daily chemicals, tobacco, and medicine, and are closely related to people's daily lives.

[0003] When formulating flavorings and fragrances, a certain amount of ingredients needs to be taken from the ingredient storage device and mixed according to the specified ratio. Most existing ingredient storage devices are tank structures, requiring the tank opening to be fully opened to retrieve the ingredients. Because edible flavoring ingredients are volatile, a large amount of aroma can easily dissipate from the storage tank, thus affecting the quality of the remaining flavorings. To address these issues, an ingredient storage device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a batching and storage device, which is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0005] A batching and storage device includes a base, a storage tank disposed on the upper left side of the base, an inner liner fixedly connected inside the storage tank, a vacuum structure between the outer side of the inner liner and the storage tank, an end cap fixedly connected to the upper end of the storage tank, a stirring shaft rotatably connected to the middle position of the bottom end of the end cap, several stirring blades fixedly connected to the outer side of the stirring shaft, an exhaust pipe fixedly connected to the upper right side of the end cap, a second valve fixedly connected to the exhaust pipe, a nitrogen detector fixedly connected to the upper left side of the end cap, a discharge pipe fixedly connected to the middle position of the bottom end of the storage tank, a third valve fixedly connected to the discharge pipe, and a diversion pipe fixedly connected to the bottom inner side of the inner liner, with several nozzles fixedly connected to the diversion pipe.

[0006] A feeding assembly, which is located at the bottom of the feeding pipe, is used to convey the ingredients.

[0007] An air supply assembly is located on the upper right side of the base and is used to supply air into the split pipe.

[0008] A power assembly, located on the upper end of the end cap and the rear side of the storage tank, is used to drive the stirring shaft to rotate and drive the feeding assembly.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the storage tank is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base at the four corners of its bottom.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a feeding pipe is fixedly connected to the front side of the upper end of the end cap, and a sealing cap is provided at the upper end of the feeding pipe.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the feeding assembly includes a conveying housing and a conveying shaft. The conveying housing is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the feeding pipe, and a discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the front side of the bottom end of the conveying housing. The conveying shaft is rotatably connected inside the conveying housing, and a spiral conveying plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the conveying shaft. A first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the rear end of the conveying shaft.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the gas supply component includes a support frame and a connecting pipe. The support frame is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the base. A gas storage tank is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame. An air pump is fixedly connected to the upper end of the gas storage tank. The input end of the air pump is connected to the inside of the gas storage tank. The bottom end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump. The upper end of the connecting pipe passes through the storage tank and the inner liner and is fixedly connected to the diversion pipe. A first valve is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the power assembly includes a fixed frame, a first fixed seat, and a second fixed seat. The first fixed seat is fixedly connected to the rear side of the storage tank, and the second fixed seat is fixedly connected to the rear side of the upper end of the end cap. A second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first fixed seat. A third bevel gear and a second bevel gear are fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of the second rotating shaft, respectively. A first bevel gear is fixedly connected to the rear end of the first rotating shaft. The first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are meshed together. A third rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the second fixed seat. A fifth bevel gear and a fourth bevel gear are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the third rotating shaft, respectively. The fourth bevel gear and the third bevel gear are meshed together. The fixed frame is fixedly connected to the middle position of the upper end of the end cap.

[0014] A drive motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed frame. The bottom end of the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the stirring shaft. A sixth bevel gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor. The fifth bevel gear and the sixth bevel gear are meshed together.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The flavoring ingredients are added to the inner liner of the storage tank through the feeding pipe. The inner liner and the storage tank are designed with a vacuum structure to provide insulation. The gas supply component pumps nitrogen into the storage tank through the distribution pipe and nozzle, and the air inside is discharged through the exhaust pipe, thereby extending the storage time of the flavoring ingredients. The power component drives the stirring shaft to rotate and drives the feeding component, so that the ingredients are stirred during the feeding process to avoid blockage and reduce the volatilization of the ingredients without having to fully open the storage tank. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the specific 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.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is the bottom view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage tank described in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring shaft structure described in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding assembly structure described in this utility model.

[0023] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0024] 1. Base; 2. Storage tank; 3. Support feet; 4. Feeding assembly; 5. Support frame; 6. Gas tank; 7. Air pump; 8. Connecting pipe; 9. First valve; 10. End cap; 11. Exhaust pipe; 12. Second valve; 13. Feeding pipe; 14. Sealing cap; 15. Nitrogen detector; 16. Feeding pipe; 17. Third valve; 18. First rotating shaft; 19. First bevel gear; 20. First fixed seat; 21. Second rotating shaft; 22. Second bevel gear; 23. Third bevel gear; 24. Second fixed seat; 25. Third rotating shaft; 26. Fourth bevel gear; 27. Fifth bevel gear; 28. Inner liner; 29. ​​Diverter pipe; 30. Nozzle; 31. Fixed frame; 32. Drive motor; 33. Sixth bevel gear; 34. Stirring shaft; 35. Stirring blades; 36. Conveying shell; 37. Conveying shaft; 38. Spiral conveyor plate; 39. Discharge pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model has the following two specific embodiments.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] A batching and storage device includes a base 1, a storage tank 2 is disposed on the upper left side of the base 1, an inner liner 28 is fixedly connected inside the storage tank 2, a vacuum structure is formed between the outer side of the inner liner 28 and the storage tank 2, an end cap 10 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the storage tank 2, a stirring shaft 34 is rotatably connected to the middle position of the bottom end of the end cap 10, a plurality of stirring blades 35 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the stirring shaft 34, a discharge pipe 16 is fixedly connected to the middle position of the bottom end of the storage tank 2, a third valve 17 is fixedly connected to the discharge pipe 16, a diversion pipe 29 is fixedly connected to the bottom inner side of the inner liner 28, and a plurality of nozzles 30 are fixedly connected to the diversion pipe 29.

[0029] Feeding component 4 is located at the bottom end of feeding pipe 16 and is used to convey ingredients;

[0030] An air supply assembly is located on the upper right side of the base 1 and is used to supply air to the diversion pipe 29.

[0031] The power assembly is located on the upper end of the end cover 10 and the rear side of the storage tank 2, and is used to drive the stirring shaft 34 to rotate and drive the feeding assembly 4.

[0032] Support feet 3 are fixedly connected between the four corners of the bottom of the storage tank 2 and the top of the base 1;

[0033] A feeding pipe 13 is fixedly connected to the front side of the upper end of the end cap 10, and a sealing cap 14 is provided at the upper end of the feeding pipe 13.

[0034] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-4 As shown, the flavoring ingredients are added into the inner liner 28 of the storage tank through the feeding pipe. The inner liner 28 and the storage tank 2 are designed with a vacuum structure, which can serve as heat insulation. The gas supply component can pump nitrogen into the storage tank 2 through the diversion pipe 29 and the nozzle 30, and the air inside is discharged through the exhaust pipe 11, thereby extending the storage time of the flavoring ingredients. The power component can drive the stirring shaft 34 to rotate and drive the feeding component, so that the ingredients can be stirred during the feeding and conveying process, avoiding blockage, and without having to fully open the storage tank 2, reducing the volatilization of the ingredients.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that this embodiment discloses a feeding assembly 4, an air supply assembly, and a power assembly:

[0037] The feeding assembly 4 includes a conveying housing 36 and a conveying shaft 37. The conveying housing 36 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the feeding pipe 16. A discharge pipe 39 is fixedly connected to the front side of the bottom end of the conveying housing 36. The conveying shaft 37 is rotatably connected inside the conveying housing 36. A spiral conveying plate 38 is fixedly connected to the outside of the conveying shaft 37. A first rotating shaft 18 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the conveying shaft 37.

[0038] The gas supply assembly includes a support frame 5 and a connecting pipe 8. The support frame 5 is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the base 1. A gas storage tank 6 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame 5. An air pump 7 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the gas storage tank 6. The input end of the air pump 7 is connected to the inside of the gas storage tank 6. The bottom end of the connecting pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump 7. The upper end of the connecting pipe 8 passes through the storage tank 2 and the inner liner 28 and is fixedly connected to the diversion pipe 29. A first valve 9 is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe 8.

[0039] The power assembly includes a mounting bracket 31, a first mounting base 20, and a second mounting base 24. The first mounting base 20 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the storage tank 2, and the second mounting base 24 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the upper end of the end cover 10. A second rotating shaft 21 is rotatably connected to the first mounting base 20. A third bevel gear 23 and a second bevel gear 22 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of the second rotating shaft 21, respectively. A first bevel gear 19 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the first rotating shaft 21. The first bevel gear 19 meshes with the second bevel gear 22. A third rotating shaft 25 is rotatably connected to the second mounting base 24. A fifth bevel gear 27 and a fourth bevel gear 26 are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the third rotating shaft 25, respectively. The fourth bevel gear 26 meshes with the third bevel gear 23. The mounting bracket 31 is fixedly connected to the middle position of the upper end of the end cover 10.

[0040] A drive motor 32 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed frame 31. The bottom end of the output end of the drive motor 32 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the stirring shaft 34. A sixth bevel gear 33 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 32. The fifth bevel gear 27 meshes with the sixth bevel gear 33.

[0041] An exhaust pipe 11 is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the end cap 10, and a second valve 12 is fixedly connected to the exhaust pipe 11. A nitrogen detector 15 is fixedly connected to the upper left side of the end cap 10.

[0042] In this embodiment, as Figures 2-5 As shown, by opening the first valve 9 and the second valve 12, the nitrogen in the gas storage tank 6 can be pumped into the diversion pipe 29 through the connecting pipe 8 by the air pump 7, so that the nitrogen enters the storage tank 2, and the air inside can be discharged through the exhaust pipe 11. The nitrogen detector 15 can check the nitrogen concentration in the storage tank 2. When the specified concentration is reached, the air pump 7, the first valve 9 and the second valve 12 are closed.

[0043] When feeding is required, the third valve 17 is opened and the feed enters the conveying housing 36 through the feed pipe 16. The drive motor 32 drives the stirring shaft 34 to rotate, which in turn drives the stirring blades 35 to stir the feed. Through the transmission of the sixth bevel gear 33 and the fifth bevel gear 27, the third rotating shaft 25 can be rotated. Through the transmission of the fourth bevel gear 26 and the third bevel gear 23, the second rotating shaft 21 can be rotated. Through the transmission of the first bevel gear 19 and the second bevel gear 22, the first rotating shaft 18 can be rotated, which in turn drives the spiral conveying plate 38 on the conveying shaft 37 to rotate and convey the feed. The feed is discharged through the discharge pipe 39. After feeding is completed, the third valve 17 is closed.

[0044] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0045] The flavoring ingredients are added into the inner liner 28 of the storage tank through the feeding pipe 13. The inner liner 28 and the storage tank 2 are designed with a vacuum structure, which can serve as heat insulation. The gas supply component can pump nitrogen into the storage tank 2 through the diversion pipe 29 and the nozzle 30, and the air inside is discharged through the exhaust pipe 11, thereby extending the storage time of the flavoring ingredients. The power component can drive the stirring shaft 34 to rotate and drive the feeding component, so that the ingredients can be stirred during the feeding and conveying process, avoiding blockage, and without having to fully open the storage tank 2, reducing the volatilization of the ingredients.

[0046] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to any specific implementation. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. The selection and detailed description of these embodiments in this specification are intended to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it.

Claims

1. A batching and storage device, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A storage tank (2) is provided on the upper left side of the base (1). An inner liner (28) is fixedly connected inside the storage tank (2). The outer side of the inner liner (28) and the storage tank (2) are in a vacuum structure. An end cap (10) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the storage tank (2). A stirring shaft (34) is rotatably connected to the middle position of the bottom end of the end cap (10). Several stirring blades (35) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the stirring shaft (34). An exhaust pipe (11) is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the end cap (10). A second valve (12) is fixedly connected to the exhaust pipe (11). A nitrogen detector (15) is fixedly connected to the upper left side of the end cap (10). A discharge pipe (16) is fixedly connected to the middle position of the bottom end of the storage tank (2). A third valve (17) is fixedly connected to the discharge pipe (16). A diversion pipe (29) is fixedly connected to the bottom inner side of the inner liner (28). Several nozzles (30) are fixedly connected to the diversion pipe (29). The feeding assembly (4) is located at the bottom end of the feeding pipe (16) and is used to transport the ingredients. An air supply assembly is provided on the upper right side of the base (1) for supplying air to the diversion pipe (29); The power assembly is located on the upper end of the end cap (10) and the rear side of the storage tank (2) for driving the stirring shaft (34) to rotate and driving the feeding assembly (4).

2. The ingredient storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage tank (2) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base (1) at the four corners of the bottom end with supporting feet (3).

3. The ingredient storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end cap (10) is fixedly connected to the front side of the upper end of the feeding tube (13), and the upper end of the feeding tube (13) is provided with a sealing cap (14).

4. The ingredient storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (4) includes a conveying housing (36) and a conveying shaft (37). The conveying housing (36) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the feeding pipe (16). A discharge pipe (39) is fixedly connected to the front side of the bottom end of the conveying housing (36). The conveying shaft (37) is rotatably connected inside the conveying housing (36). A spiral conveying plate (38) is fixedly connected to the outside of the conveying shaft (37). A first rotating shaft (18) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the conveying shaft (37).

5. The ingredient storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas supply assembly includes a support frame (5) and a connecting pipe (8). The support frame (5) is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the base (1). A gas storage tank (6) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame (5). An air pump (7) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the gas storage tank (6). The input end of the air pump (7) is connected to the inside of the gas storage tank (6). The bottom end of the connecting pipe (8) is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump (7). The upper end of the connecting pipe (8) passes through the storage tank (2) and the inner liner (28) and is fixedly connected to the diversion pipe (29). A first valve (9) is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe (8).

6. The ingredient storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power assembly includes a mounting bracket (31), a first mounting base (20), and a second mounting base (24). The first mounting base (20) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the storage tank (2), and the second mounting base (24) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the upper end of the end cap (10). A second rotating shaft (21) is rotatably connected to the first mounting base (20). A third bevel gear (23) and a second bevel gear (22) are fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of the second rotating shaft (21), respectively. A first bevel gear (19) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the first rotating shaft (18). The first bevel gear (19) meshes with the second bevel gear (22). The second mounting base (24) A third rotating shaft (25) is rotatably connected to the end cap (10). A fifth bevel gear (27) and a fourth bevel gear (26) are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the third rotating shaft (25), respectively. The fourth bevel gear (26) meshes with the third bevel gear (23). The fixed frame (31) is fixedly connected to the middle position of the upper end of the end cap (10). A drive motor (32) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed frame (31). The bottom end of the output end of the drive motor (32) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the stirring shaft (34). A sixth bevel gear (33) is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (32). The fifth bevel gear (27) meshes with the sixth bevel gear (33).