Temperature-control wine-making fermentation tank device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a temperature control wine making fermentation tank device which comprises a fermentation tank, a partition plate is fixed on the inner wall of the fermentation tank, a hot water pipe and a cooling pipe are sequentially and spirally wound between the partition plate and the fermentation tank, a plurality of spoilers are fixed on the inner wall of the partition plate, and a supporting assembly is fixed at the top end in the fermentation tank. A first defoaming net and a second defoaming net are sequentially fixed to the bottom end of the supporting assembly. Temperature control: a hot water pipe and a cooling pipe are arranged between the partition plate and the fermentation tank and are respectively connected with an external hot water source and a cooling water source, the flow and the temperature can be accurately adjusted to realize heating or cooling, the unique layout mode of the hot water pipe and the cooling pipe is beneficial to circular flow, the heat exchange efficiency is improved, and the phase-change material in the cavity absorbs or releases latent heat during temperature change; the temperature fluctuation is buffered, so that the fermentation process is always stably carried out in a proper temperature range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of winemaking, specifically a temperature-controlled winemaking fermentation tank device. Background Technology

[0002] In the winemaking industry, fermentation tanks are the core equipment for wine fermentation, and their performance directly affects the quality and production efficiency of wine products. Currently, traditional winemaking fermentation tanks have many problems in practical applications.

[0003] On the one hand, temperature control is not precise or efficient enough. Some fermentation tanks use a single heating or cooling method, which makes it difficult to respond quickly to temperature changes during fermentation. Moreover, they lack a temperature buffering mechanism, which can easily lead to drastic temperature fluctuations inside the fermentation tank. This makes it impossible to provide a stable and suitable temperature environment for the fermentation process, thereby affecting the activity of fermenting microorganisms and the fermentation effect, and reducing the quality of alcoholic beverages.

[0004] On the other hand, the foam handling capacity during the fermentation process is insufficient. If the foam generated during the fermentation process cannot be handled in a timely and effective manner, it will not only affect the contact between the fermentation liquid and various components and reduce the uniformity of fermentation, but may also cause foam overflow, pollute the fermentation environment, and even affect the normal operation and safe production of the fermenter. Existing defoaming structures are often difficult to adjust flexibly according to the foam height, and the defoaming effect is limited.

[0005] In addition, traditional fermentation tanks also have shortcomings in terms of alcohol discharge. The discharge of cloudy and clear wine lacks precise control, making it difficult to effectively separate impurities in cloudy wine and ensure the purity of clear wine, which affects the quality of alcoholic products and subsequent processing. At the same time, some components of the fermentation tank are inconvenient to install and maintain, which is not conducive to the daily inspection and maintenance of the equipment and its long-term stable operation. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a temperature-controlled fermentation tank device for winemaking.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a temperature-controlled wine fermentation tank device, including a fermentation tank, a partition fixed to the inner wall of the fermentation tank, a hot water pipe and a cooling pipe spirally wound between the partition and the fermentation tank, a plurality of baffles fixed to the inner wall of the partition, a support assembly fixed to the top of the inside of the fermentation tank, and a first demister and a second demister fixed to the bottom of the support assembly.

[0008] According to the claim, the temperature-controlled fermentation tank device for winemaking is characterized in that: the baffle is fixed to the inner wall of the fermentation tank at equal intervals by quick-release clamps, and the bottom end of the baffle is corrugated.

[0009] Furthermore, a cavity is formed between the partition and the fermenter, and a phase change material is disposed inside the cavity, with the phase change material disposed on the outer wall of the hot water pipe and the cooling pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, a hot water inlet pipe and a hot water outlet pipe are fixed at both ends of the hot water pipe, with the hot water inlet pipe located on the upper left side of the fermentation tank and the hot water outlet pipe located on the lower right side of the fermentation tank. A cooling water inlet pipe and a cooling water outlet pipe are fixed at both ends of the cooling pipe, with the cooling water inlet pipe located on the upper right side of the fermentation tank and the cooling water outlet pipe located on the lower left side of the fermentation tank.

[0011] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a bracket, which is fixed to the top of the inner wall of the fermenter. A vertical cylinder is provided at the center of the bracket, and the bottom end of the vertical cylinder is fixedly connected to a first demister screen. A sliding rod is slidably connected inside the vertical cylinder, and the bottom end of the sliding rod is fixedly connected to a second demister screen.

[0012] Furthermore, the second demister is fixed with protruding ridges around the perimeter near the slide bar, and the mesh count of the second demister is greater than that of the first demister.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] Temperature control: Hot water pipes and cooling pipes are installed between the partition and the fermentation tank, which are connected to external hot water and cooling water sources respectively. The flow rate and temperature can be precisely adjusted to achieve heating or cooling. The unique layout of the hot water pipes and cooling pipes facilitates circulation and improves heat exchange efficiency. The phase change material in the cavity absorbs or releases latent heat when the temperature changes, buffering temperature fluctuations and ensuring that the fermentation process is always stable within a suitable temperature range.

[0015] Promote uniform fermentation: The bottom of the baffle plate on the inner wall of the partition is designed with a corrugated shape, which can effectively disrupt the flow path of the fermentation liquid, increase the turbulence of the fermentation liquid, and make the fermentation liquid fully contact with the components in the tank, promote the uniform fermentation process, and improve the fermentation effect and product quality.

[0016] Foam treatment: In the support assembly, the slide bar can drive the second demister to adjust flexibly according to the foam height; the two-stage demister design, the first demister first breaks and intercepts the larger foam, and the second demister with a larger mesh size then finely filters the fine foam, effectively reducing foam overflow during fermentation, ensuring the smooth progress of fermentation and a clean fermentation environment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Detailed frontal cross-sectional view of the connection structure.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A top view detailing the connection structure of the central vertical cylinder, the first demister, and the sliding rod.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Detailed top-view cross-sectional view of the connection structure.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Outlet of cloudy liquor; 3. Water seal breather; 4. Observation hole; 5. Outlet of clear liquor; 6. Hot water inlet; 7. Hot water pipe; 8. Hot water outlet pipe; 9. Cooling water inlet pipe; 10. Cooling pipe; 11. Cooling water outlet pipe; 12. Baffle; 13. Baffle plate; 14. Support; 15. Vertical cylinder; 16. First demister screen; 17. Sliding rod; 18. Second demister screen. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be understood that after reading the teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0023] See Figures 1-4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model, a temperature-controlled fermentation tank device for winemaking, including a fermentation tank 1. The fermentation tank 1 is made of high-strength stainless steel, which has good corrosion resistance and sealing performance, and can provide a stable and safe environment for wine fermentation. A cloudy wine outlet 2 is fixed to the bottom of the front surface of the fermentation tank 1. The cloudy wine outlet 2 is equipped with a high-precision valve, which can accurately control the speed and flow rate of the cloudy wine. It is opened at the beginning of fermentation or when it is necessary to remove the cloudy wine, which contains more impurities. A water-sealed breather 3 is fixed to the top of the fermentation tank 1. The water-sealed breather 3 is an important component for ensuring the internal pressure balance of the fermentation tank. It prevents outside air and microorganisms from entering the tank through a water seal. The fermentation tank 1 allows gases such as carbon dioxide produced during fermentation to be discharged smoothly, maintaining stable pressure inside the tank and preventing the risk of tank explosion. An observation hole 4 is fixed on the top side wall of the fermentation tank 1. The observation hole 4 is made of high-temperature resistant and high-strength tempered glass and is equipped with a rotatable protective cover. Staff can use the observation hole to view the fermentation status inside the fermentation tank in real time, such as liquid level and foam generation, providing an intuitive window for monitoring the fermentation process. A sake outlet 5 is fixed on the bottom side wall of the fermentation tank 1. After fermentation, the sake outlet 5 is used to discharge the relatively clear alcoholic product after sedimentation and filtration. It is equipped with a filter screen inside to further filter residual impurities and ensure the quality of the sake flowing out.

[0024] A baffle 12 is fixed to the inner wall of the fermenter 1. The baffle 12 is made of an alloy material with good thermal conductivity and forms a closed cavity structure with the fermenter 1. Hot water pipe 7 and cooling pipe 10 are spirally wound between the baffle 12 and the fermenter 1. Both the hot water pipe 7 and the cooling pipe 10 are made of high-quality thermally conductive copper pipes and have efficient heat transfer performance. Multiple baffles 13 are fixed to the inner wall of the baffle 12. The baffles 13 are fixed to the inner wall of the fermenter 1 at equal intervals by quick-release clamps. The quick-release clamp design facilitates the installation, disassembly and maintenance of the baffles. The bottom of the baffles 13 is corrugated. This unique corrugated structure can effectively disrupt the flow path of the fermentation liquid, increase the turbulence of the fermentation liquid, and make the fermentation liquid fully contact the components inside the tank, promoting the uniformity of the fermentation process.

[0025] A cavity is formed between the partition 12 and the fermentation tank 1. The cavity is filled with a phase change material, which is a substance with special thermophysical properties. When the temperature changes, it undergoes a phase transition and absorbs or releases a large amount of latent heat. This material is placed on the outer wall of the hot water pipe 7 and the cooling pipe 10. It can play a role in buffering and stabilizing the temperature during the temperature control process. When the hot water pipe or the cooling pipe is working, the phase change material can absorb or release heat to avoid drastic temperature fluctuations in the fermentation tank and ensure that the fermentation process proceeds stably within a suitable temperature range.

[0026] Hot water pipe 7 is fixed with hot water inlet pipe 6 and hot water outlet pipe 8 at both ends. Hot water inlet pipe 6 is located on the upper left side of fermentation tank 1, and hot water outlet pipe 8 is located on the lower right side of fermentation tank 1. This layout facilitates smooth circulation of hot water within the pipe, improving heating efficiency. Hot water inlet pipe 6 is connected to an external hot water supply system, allowing for precise adjustment of the hot water flow and temperature according to fermentation needs, providing the necessary heat for the fermentation process. Cooling pipe 10 is fixed with cooling water inlet pipe 9 and cooling water outlet pipe 11 at both ends. Cooling water inlet pipe 9 is located on the upper right side of fermentation tank 1, and cooling water outlet pipe 11 is located on the lower left side of fermentation tank 1, also forming a good cooling circulation path. Cooling water inlet pipe 9 is connected to an external cooling water source. When the temperature is too high during fermentation, low-temperature cooling water is introduced through the cooling pipe to remove excess heat, achieving precise control of the fermentation temperature.

[0027] A support assembly is fixed to the top of the interior of the fermentation tank 1. The support assembly includes a bracket 14, which is fixed to the top of the inner wall of the fermentation tank 1. The bracket 14 adopts a high-strength metal frame structure, which has good load-bearing capacity and stability and can reliably support the components below. A vertical cylinder 15 is set at the center of the bracket 14. The bottom end of the vertical cylinder 15 is fixedly connected to the first demister 16. The vertical cylinder 15 is a hollow cylindrical structure, which provides a sliding track for the slide rod 17 and also plays a supporting and positioning role for the first demister 16. The slide rod 17 is slidably connected inside the vertical cylinder 15. The bottom end of the slide rod 17 is fixedly connected to the second demister 18. The slide rod 17 can slide up and down inside the vertical cylinder 15, so that the second demister 18 can be flexibly adjusted according to the height of the foam during fermentation to ensure the defoaming effect.

[0028] The second demister 18 has protruding ribs fixed around its perimeter near the slide bar 17. The protruding ribs allow the second demister 18 to maintain a certain distance from the first demister 16, and the mesh size of the second demister 18 is greater than that of the first demister 16. This design creates a two-stage filtration effect. The first demister 16 first breaks down and intercepts larger foams, and the second demister 18 then performs a more refined filtration of smaller foams, effectively reducing foam overflow during fermentation and ensuring the smooth progress of the fermentation process and a clean fermentation environment.

[0029] When using this utility model:

[0030] When the temperature-controlled fermentation tank is in operation, the high-strength stainless steel fermentation tank 1 first provides a stable and sealed fermentation space. The water-sealed breather 3 maintains the pressure balance inside the tank through the water seal, which not only prevents the invasion of external air and microorganisms, but also timely discharges the carbon dioxide produced during fermentation, ensuring a safe and stable fermentation environment. The observation hole 4 allows staff to monitor the fermentation status in real time. The cloudy wine outlet 2 and the clear wine outlet 5 control the discharge of wine at different stages of fermentation through high-precision valves and filters, ensuring the quality of cloudy wine and clear wine.

[0031] In terms of temperature control, the hot water pipe 7 and cooling pipe 10 between the partition 12 and the fermentation tank 1 are connected to the external hot water and cooling water sources, respectively. The hot water inlet pipe 6 and cooling water inlet pipe 9 precisely regulate the flow rate and temperature of the hot water and cooling water. The water circulates in the tank through the hot water pipe 7 and cooling pipe 10 to achieve heating or cooling. At the same time, the phase change material in the cavity absorbs or releases latent heat when the temperature changes, buffering temperature fluctuations and ensuring that the fermentation temperature remains stable within a suitable range.

[0032] During fermentation, the corrugated bottom of the baffle 13 disrupts the flow of the fermentation liquid, increases the degree of turbulence, promotes full contact between the fermentation liquid and various components in the tank, and improves the uniformity of fermentation. When foam is generated during fermentation, the support components play a role. The bracket 14 and the vertical cylinder 15 stably support the first demister 16 and the second demister 18. The slide bar 17 drives the second demister 18 to flexibly adjust according to the foam height. The two demisters have different mesh sizes. First, the first demister 16 initially breaks up and intercepts large foams, and then the second demister 18 finely filters small foams, effectively preventing foam overflow.

Claims

1. A temperature-controlled wine fermentation tank apparatus comprising a fermentation tank (1), characterised in that, The inner wall of the fermentation tank (1) is fixed with a partition plate (12), hot water pipes (7) and cooling pipes (10) are spirally wound between the partition plate (12) and the fermentation tank (1) in sequence, the inner wall of the partition plate (12) is fixed with a plurality of baffles (13), the inner top end of the fermentation tank (1) is fixed with a support assembly, and the bottom end of the support assembly is sequentially fixed with a first defoaming net (16) and a second defoaming net (18).

2. The temperature-controlled wine fermentation tank apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The baffles (13) are fixed equidistantly on the inner wall of the fermentation tank (1) by quick mounting clamps, and the bottom end of the baffle (13) is corrugated.

3. The temperature-controlled wine fermentation tank apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The partition plate (12) and the fermentation tank (1) form a cavity, the inside of the cavity is provided with a phase change material, and the phase change material is arranged on the outer wall of the hot water pipe (7) and the cooling pipe (10).

4. The temperature-controlled wine fermentation tank apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The two ends of the hot water pipe (7) are respectively fixed with a hot water inlet pipe (6) and a hot water outlet pipe (8), the hot water inlet pipe (6) is located on the left side of the fermentation tank (1) above, the hot water outlet pipe (8) is located on the right side of the fermentation tank (1) below, the two ends of the cooling pipe (10) are respectively fixed with a cooling inlet pipe (9) and a cooling outlet pipe (11), the cooling inlet pipe (9) is located on the right side of the fermentation tank (1) above, and the cooling outlet pipe (11) is located on the left side of the fermentation tank (1) below.

5. The temperature-controlled wine fermentation tank apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The support assembly comprises a support (14) fixed to the inner wall top end of the fermentation tank (1), a vertical cylinder (15) is arranged at the center of the support (14), the bottom end of the vertical cylinder (15) is fixedly connected with the first defoaming net (16), a sliding rod (17) is slidably connected in the vertical cylinder (15), and the bottom end of the sliding rod (17) is fixedly connected with the second defoaming net (18).

6. The temperature-controlled wine fermentation tank apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The second defoaming net (18) is fixed with a convex rib around the sliding rod (17), and the mesh number of the second defoaming net (18) is greater than that of the first defoaming net (16).

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