Fermentation device for production of camel milk products

Abstract

The utility model relates to a fermentation device for camel milk product production, which comprises a fermentation tank, a fermentation cavity is concavely arranged in the fermentation tank, a curved-knife-shaped scraping plate is arranged at the bottom of the inner side of the fermentation cavity, a scraping knife is arranged at each of the two ends of the curved-knife-shaped scraping plate, and the scraping knives are tightly attached to and slidably connected with the inner wall of the fermentation cavity. The bottom of the bent-knife-shaped scraping plate is movably connected with the inner bottom wall of the fermentation cavity. By using the electromagnet and the permanent magnet, the stirring motor is flexibly connected with the stirring mechanism, so that the power of the motor does not directly act on the stirring mechanism, and the service life of the motor is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of fermentation equipment, specifically a fermentation equipment for camel milk product production. Background Technology

[0002] Fermented dairy products are affected by various environmental factors during their production process, including: 1. Temperature: Fermented dairy products require a specific temperature, typically between 37-43℃. Temperatures that are too high or too low will affect fermentation and quality. 2. Acidity: As most are acidic foods, sufficient acidity is necessary during fermentation. Insufficient acidity will affect the quality. 3. Humidity: Fermented dairy products require appropriate humidity to maintain moisture balance during fermentation. Humidity that is too high or too low will affect quality. 4. Pressure: Appropriate pressure is required during the production and storage of fermented dairy products. Excessive or insufficient pressure will affect quality. 5. Oxygen: Fermentation requires a certain amount of oxygen, but excessive oxygen will negatively impact quality. 6. Contaminants: A hygienic and clean production environment is essential to prevent contaminants from affecting the products. 7. Material Quality: The quality of materials used in fermented dairy products also affects their quality. For example, the quality of milk and the purity of the bacterial strains will influence fermentation and quality.

[0003] Existing patent CN202222436892.2, entitled "A Fermentation Device for Dairy Product Production," discloses "a fermentation device for dairy product production, including a fermentation tank, a lid movably mounted on the top of the fermentation tank, a feed pipe fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fermentation tank, a discharge pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank, a valve on the surface of the discharge pipe, a gas supply mechanism for gas delivery on the surface of the fermentation tank, a miniature exhaust fan on the surface of the fermentation tank, and a stirring shaft rotatably connected to the inside of the fermentation tank via a drive mechanism, with a spiral blade fixedly welded to the outer surface of the stirring shaft." It features the ability to "place fermented dairy product raw materials in the fermentation tank for stirring during use, and adjust the oxygen concentration inside the fermentation tank according to the temperature and fermentation level via the gas supply mechanism, thus ensuring..." While it achieves the characteristic of "ensuring fermentation effect by maintaining a high oxygen concentration without exposing fermented dairy products to the air over a large area," it still has some shortcomings. For example, existing stirring mechanisms are mostly horizontally placed plate-shaped or blade-shaped, making it difficult to scrape off the dairy products adhering to the walls of the fermentation tank. After fermentation, the milk becomes viscous, increasing its viscosity and making stirring much more difficult. In addition, the stirring mechanisms often use rigid connections, with the power of the stirring motor directly acting on the stirring mechanism. The fermented dairy products directly act on the stirring mechanism, leading to uneven resistance distribution or a sudden increase in resistance, resulting in uneven stress on the motor and greatly reducing its service life. Furthermore, the minimum speed of ordinary motors is still very high, and the torque is difficult to change, leading to stirring difficulties or uncontrollable stirring speed. Excessive stirring speed can cause significant damage to the structure of the fermented dairy products, resulting in a deterioration in flavor. Therefore, a fermentation device for camel milk product production is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0005] Given the following technical problems in the existing technology: most existing stirring mechanisms are horizontally placed plates or blades, which make it difficult to scrape off the dairy products stuck to the walls of the fermentation tank.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a fermentation device for camel milk product production, including a fermentation tank, wherein a fermentation chamber is opened inside the fermentation tank, a curved scraper is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the fermentation chamber, and a scraper is provided at each end of the curved scraper. The scraper is in close contact with and slidably connected to the inner wall of the fermentation chamber, and the bottom of the curved scraper is movably connected to the inner bottom wall of the fermentation chamber.

[0007] The scraper is equipped with two stirring plates, and a stirring plate is connected to each end of the connecting plate. The middle part of the stirring plate is connected to the power mechanism.

[0008] The power unit is located at the top of the fermentation tank, and an exhaust pipe is provided on one side of the top of the fermentation chamber.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution for a fermentation device used in camel milk product production, a limiting ring is provided at the top of the fermentation chamber. The limiting ring blocks the opening at the bottom of the exhaust pipe, reducing the chance of the exhaust pipe being contaminated.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution for a fermentation device for camel milk product production, a conveying pipe extends into the other side of the top of the fermentation chamber. The conveying pipe is L-shaped, and the bottom end of the conveying pipe is lower than the lower side of the limiting ring.

[0011] The feed pipe is used to transport milk into the fermentation chamber.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution for a fermentation device for camel milk product production, a discharge trough is recessed at the bottom of the fermentation chamber, and a discharge cylinder is provided at the bottom of the fermentation tank, with the discharge cylinder connected to the discharge trough.

[0013] The dairy products in the fermentation chamber are discharged through the unloading trough and the discharge pipe.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution for a fermentation device for camel milk product production, the power mechanism includes a stirring motor, a stirring shaft, a linkage frame, permanent magnets, electromagnets, and a mounting cylinder. The linkage frame is located in the middle of the connecting plate, and a circular groove is recessed at the top of the linkage frame. Permanent magnets are arranged in a ring array inside the linkage frame, with more than six permanent magnets. The mounting cylinder is located at the bottom of the stirring shaft, and an electromagnet is located inside the mounting cylinder. The electromagnets correspond to the permanent magnets, and the mounting cylinder is rotatably connected to the circular groove. Due to the electromagnetic field between the electromagnets and the permanent magnets, the permanent magnets can be indirectly and slowly agitated, thus stirring the milk products.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution for a fermentation device for camel milk product production, the top of the linkage frame is provided with a sealing cover, the sealing cover is made of rubber, the stirring shaft passes through the sealing cover and is inserted into the linkage frame, and the opening at the top of the circular groove corresponds to the sealing cover.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the fermentation device for camel milk product production of the present invention are as follows: by using electromagnets and permanent magnets, the stirring motor and the stirring mechanism are softly connected, so that the power of the motor does not directly act on the stirring mechanism, thus extending the service life of the motor.

[0017] By using electromagnets to indirectly and slowly agitate permanent magnets, dairy products are stirred. This slow stirring of fermented dairy products reduces damage to their structure and prevents flavor deterioration. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the power supply circuit for the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0022] Attached reference numerals: 1. Fermentation tank; 2. Fermentation chamber; 3. Feeding cylinder; 4. Support frame; 5. Curved scraper; 6. Scraper; 7. Stirring plate; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Limiting ring; 10. Feeding pipe; 11. Exhaust pipe; 12. Stirring motor; 13. Stirring shaft; 14. Linkage frame; 15. Permanent magnet; 16. Electromagnet; 17. Sealing cover; 18. Mounting cylinder; 19. Power supply ring; 20. Graphite power supply frame; 21. Power supply. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0026] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When detailing the embodiments of the present invention, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not according to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, actual fabrication should include three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0027] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the present invention proposes a fermentation device for camel milk product production, including a fermentation tank 1, a fermentation chamber 2 is opened inside the fermentation tank 1, a curved scraper 5 is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the fermentation chamber 2, a scraper 6 is provided at each end of the curved scraper 5, the scraper 6 is in close contact with and slidably connected to the inner wall of the fermentation chamber 2, and the bottom of the curved scraper 5 is movably connected to the inner bottom wall of the fermentation chamber 2;

[0028] The scraper 6 is provided with two stirring plates 7, and each end of the connecting plate 8 is connected to a stirring plate 7. The middle part of the stirring plate 7 is connected to the power mechanism.

[0029] The power mechanism is located at the top of the fermentation tank 1, and an exhaust pipe 11 is provided on one side of the top of the fermentation chamber 2.

[0030] A limiting ring 9 is provided at the top of the fermentation chamber 2. The limiting ring 9 blocks the opening at the bottom of the exhaust pipe 11, reducing the chance of the exhaust pipe 11 being contaminated.

[0031] The other side of the top of the fermentation chamber 2 extends into the conveying pipe 10, which is L-shaped and the bottom end of the conveying pipe 10 is lower than the bottom side of the limiting ring 9.

[0032] The feed pipe 10 is used to transport milk.

[0033] The bottom end of the fermentation chamber 2 is recessed with a discharge trough, and the bottom end of the fermentation tank 1 is provided with a discharge cylinder 3, which is connected to the discharge trough.

[0034] A gate is rotatably connected inside the discharge cylinder 3.

[0035] The dairy products in fermentation chamber 2 are discharged through unloading trough and discharge cylinder 3.

[0036] The power mechanism includes a stirring motor 12, a stirring shaft 13, a linkage frame 14, permanent magnets 15, electromagnets 16, and a mounting cylinder 18. The linkage frame 14 is provided in the middle of the connecting plate 8. A circular groove is recessed at the top of the linkage frame 14. Permanent magnets 15 are arranged in a ring array inside the linkage frame 14. The number of permanent magnets 15 is greater than six. The bottom end of the stirring shaft 13 extends into the circular groove and is provided with a mounting cylinder 18. An electromagnet 16 is provided on the inner side of the mounting cylinder 18. The electromagnet 16 corresponds to the permanent magnets 15. The mounting cylinder 18 is rotatably connected to the circular groove, and the permanent magnets 15 are arranged around the circular groove.

[0037] Because of the magnetic field between the electromagnet 16 and the permanent magnet 15, the permanent magnet 15 can be indirectly and slowly moved, thus stirring the dairy products.

[0038] The top of the linkage frame 14 is provided with a sealing cover 17, which is made of rubber. The stirring shaft 13 passes through the sealing cover 17 and is inserted into the linkage frame 14. The opening at the top of the circular groove corresponds to the sealing cover 17.

[0039] The mixing mechanism includes a scraper 6, a connecting plate 8, a mixing plate 7, and a curved scraper 5.

[0040] The power supply 21 includes a battery, and the electromagnet 16 is connected to a frequency converter, which is a DCT-V2 model. The frequency converter can control the magnitude of the current flowing through the electromagnet 16, thereby controlling the magnetic field strength of the electromagnet 16.

[0041] The specific implementation method is as follows: milk is transported into the inner cavity of fermentation chamber 2 through conveying pipe 10, and fermentation bacteria are added to maintain the temperature of the inner cavity of fermentation chamber 2. During this period, stirring motor 12 is started, electromagnet 16 is connected to the circuit to generate an electromagnetic field, stirring shaft 13 drives electromagnet 16 to rotate, and the magnetic field of electromagnet 16 causes permanent magnet 15 to rotate through permanent magnet 15 and linkage frame 14. Linkage frame 14 drives scraper 6, stirring plate 7 and curved scraper 5 to rotate through connecting plate 8. Scraper 6, connecting plate 8, stirring plate 7 and curved scraper 5 stir the liquid in fermentation chamber 2.

[0042] When the milk ferments and becomes viscous, the stirring motor 12 drives the stirring mechanism through the stirring shaft 13, permanent magnet 15 and electromagnet 16 to stir the milk product. The resistance increases. When fermentation reaches a certain level, the resistance of the milk product causes the stirring mechanism to be unable to rotate synchronously with the stirring shaft 13. However, due to the electromagnetic field between the electromagnet 16 and the permanent magnet 15, the permanent magnet 15 can be indirectly and slowly moved to stir the milk product. The magnetic field of the electromagnet 16 can be intermittently increased to drive the permanent magnet 15.

[0043] When it is necessary to scrape off the dairy products on the inner wall of the fermentation chamber 2, the magnetic field of the electromagnet 16 is enhanced, so that the stirring shaft 13 can pull the curved scraper 5 and the scraper 6 with a stronger force to scrape off the dairy products on the inner wall of the fermentation chamber 2, so that they fall and gradually accumulate at the discharge cylinder 3 and fall out and are discharged.

[0044] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0045] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fermentation device for camel milk product production, characterized in that: The fermentation tank (1) includes a fermentation chamber (2) inside the fermentation tank (1). A curved scraper (5) is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the fermentation chamber (2). A scraper (6) is provided at each end of the curved scraper (5). The scraper (6) is in close contact with and slidably connected to the inner wall of the fermentation chamber (2). The bottom of the curved scraper (5) is movably connected to the inner bottom wall of the fermentation chamber (2). The scraper (6) is provided with two stirring plates (7), and the two ends of the connecting plate (8) are respectively connected to a stirring plate (7). The middle part of the stirring plate (7) is connected to the power mechanism. The power mechanism is located at the top of the fermenter (1).

2. The fermentation device for camel milk product production according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust pipe (11) is provided on one side of the top of the fermentation chamber (2).

3. The fermentation device for camel milk product production according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting ring (9) is provided at the top of the fermentation chamber (2), and the limiting ring (9) blocks the opening at the bottom of the exhaust pipe (11).

4. The fermentation device for camel milk product production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other side of the top of the fermentation chamber (2) extends into the feed pipe (10), which is L-shaped and whose bottom end is lower than the bottom of the limiting ring (9).

5. The fermentation apparatus for camel milk product production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the fermentation chamber (2) is recessed with a discharge trough, and the bottom of the fermentation tank (1) is provided with a curved scraper (5), which is connected to the discharge trough.

6. The fermentation apparatus for camel milk product production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power mechanism includes a stirring motor (12), a stirring shaft (13), a linkage frame (14), permanent magnets (15), electromagnets (16), and a mounting cylinder (18). The linkage frame (14) is provided in the middle of the connecting plate (8). A circular groove is recessed at the top of the linkage frame (14). Permanent magnets (15) are arranged in a ring array inside the linkage frame (14). The number of permanent magnets (15) is greater than six. The mounting cylinder (18) is provided at the bottom end of the stirring shaft (13). An electromagnet (16) is provided on the inner side of the mounting cylinder (18). The electromagnet (16) corresponds to the permanent magnets (15). The mounting cylinder (18) is rotatably connected to the circular groove.

7. A fermentation apparatus for camel milk product production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the linkage frame (14) is provided with a sealing cover (17), which is made of rubber. The stirring shaft (13) passes through the sealing cover (17) and is inserted into the linkage frame (14). The opening at the top of the circular groove corresponds to the sealing cover (17).

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