Special adding device for humulus lupulus in brewing process

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of beer production corollary equipment, in particular to a special adding device for humulus lupulus in the brewing process, which comprises a heating barrel, a sealing shaft sleeve, a rotating shaft, a bearing bin, a shifting piece, a connecting sleeve, a connecting block, a feeding guide pipe, a stock bin, a transmission gear, a support frame, a driving motor and a driving gear, the outer surface of one side of the middle position of the heating barrel is fixedly connected with a connecting base, the sealing shaft sleeve is arranged in the middle of the connecting base, the rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the middle of the sealing shaft sleeve, the end, extending into the heating barrel, of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with a bearing bin, and the axis of the bearing bin is perpendicular to the axis of the heating barrel; through grooves are formed in the bearing bin at equal intervals in a penetrating mode. The production equipment has the effects of accelerating dissolution of humulus lupulus, reducing foam generation and effectively improving the production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of beer production equipment, and in particular to a special device for adding hops during the brewing process. Background Technology

[0002] Hops are an indispensable ingredient in modern beer production. In modern beer industry, hops are first compressed and dried to form granular hop raw materials. Hops are added during the brewing process after the beer has boiled. When adding hops to the boiling brewing liquid, they cannot be stirred rapidly; they must dissolve slowly on their own to avoid generating excessive foam during boiling. In current hop addition methods, granular hops are directly poured into the container and dissolved by the boiling water. However, this method tends to result in excessive accumulation at the bottom and uneven mixing. Furthermore, the relatively slow dissolution rate of hops in large-scale production affects production efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing hop addition method in the brewing process to solve these problems. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this application is to provide a dedicated hop addition device for the brewing process that accelerates hop dissolution, reduces foam generation, and effectively improves production efficiency.

[0004] The above-mentioned objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A dedicated device for adding hops during the brewing process includes: a heating tank, a sealing bushing, a rotating shaft, a carrying chamber, paddles, a connecting sleeve, a connecting block, a feed pipe, a hopper, a transmission gear, a support frame, a drive motor, and a drive gear. A connecting seat is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the heating tank at its center. The sealing bushing is located in the middle of the connecting seat. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the middle of the sealing bushing. The end of the rotating shaft extending into the heating tank is fixedly connected to the carrying chamber. The axis of the carrying chamber is perpendicular to the axis of the heating tank. The carrying chamber has equally spaced through slots, and a circular notch is located in the middle of the side of the carrying chamber away from the rotating shaft. A ring array of paddles is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the carrying chamber. The connecting sleeve is obliquely fixed to the upper surface of the heating barrel on the side away from the connecting seat. The feed guide is obliquely fitted inside the connecting sleeve, with the end of the feed guide extending into the circular notch of the bearing chamber. The connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating barrel at intervals, with the ends of the connecting blocks fixedly connected to the corresponding feed guides. The hopper is connected through to the upper end of the feed guide. The transmission gear is fixedly connected to the outward-facing end of the rotating shaft. The support frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heating barrel below the connecting seat. The drive motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting seat, and the drive gear is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the drive motor. The drive gear meshes with one side of the transmission gear.

[0006] Optionally, a pressure valve is also included, which is fixedly connected to the surface of one side of the upper end of the heating tank.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes a packing tube, which is located at the middle of the upper end of the heating tank, and the end of the packing tube is connected to a flange sealing plate.

[0008] Optionally, a sealing cover is also included, which is movably connected to the upper end of the hopper.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes support legs, which are fixedly connected in a ring array to the lower end of the heating barrel.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes a discharge pipe, which is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the heating tank.

[0011] Optionally, a protective shell is also included, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the heating barrel corresponding to the transmission gear.

[0012] The special hop addition device in this brewing process uses a modular structure to accelerate the dissolution of hops during the addition process. The set support chamber moves the hops to contact the liquid below, accelerating the dissolution of the outer layer. At the same time, compared with the dissolution method of rapid stirring, it greatly reduces the generation of foam.

[0013] The special hop addition device in this brewing process has a bearing chamber with a paddle inside, which improves the turning of the material during the rotation of the bearing chamber. The pores on it allow dissolved hop debris to pass through, and it has the advantage of convenient operation.

[0014] This special hop addition device for the brewing process has a feed pipe that guides the hops added from the outside, allowing the hop pellets to smoothly enter the holding chamber. This structure can be quickly modified into existing brewing pots, is easy to install, and has good practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the protective shell provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of the bearing chamber provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the bearing chamber provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Heating tank; 2. Connecting seat; 3. Sealing bushing; 4. Rotating shaft; 5. Bearing chamber; 51. Paddle; 6. Connecting sleeve; 7. Connecting block; 8. Feed guide pipe; 9. Hopper; 10. Transmission gear; 11. Support frame; 12. Drive motor; 13. Drive gear; 14. Pressure valve; 15. Packing tube; 16. Sealing cover; 17. Support leg; 18. Discharge pipe; 19. Protective shell. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] To better understand the technical solutions shown in the embodiments of this application, the working principle of existing hop addition devices in the brewing process will first be introduced.

[0022] In existing beer production processes, solid hops are added as filler when the brewing solution is at a gentle boil, allowing them to dissolve on their own. However, the viscosity of the solution increases after adding hops, so conventional stirring methods cannot be used to avoid generating excessive foam. After adding filler, the hops tend to accumulate at the bottom of the pot, resulting in slow dissolution. Currently, manual or mechanical stirring of the pot bottom is used to accelerate the dissolution of hops, but there is no specific dedicated equipment for this. This leads to a lengthy hop mixing process, while the beer boiling time cannot be too long. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing hop addition device to solve these problems.

[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This application discloses a dedicated hop addition device for the brewing process, comprising: a heating tank 1, a sealing bushing 3, a rotating shaft 4, a bearing chamber 5, a lever 51, a connecting sleeve 6, a connecting block 7, a feed pipe 8, a hopper 9, a transmission gear 10, a support frame 11, a drive motor 12, and a drive gear 13. A connecting seat 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the heating tank 1 at the middle position. The sealing bushing 3 is disposed in the middle of the connecting seat 2. The rotating shaft 4 is rotatably connected to the middle of the sealing bushing 3. The end of the rotating shaft 4 that extends into the heating tank 1 is fixedly connected to the bearing chamber 5. The axis of the bearing chamber 5 is perpendicular to the axis of the heating tank 1. Through slots are equally spaced through the bearing chamber 5, and a circular notch is provided in the middle position of the side of the bearing chamber 5 away from the rotating shaft 4. The lever 51 is fixedly connected in a ring array to the bearing chamber 1. On the inner wall around the chamber 5, the connecting sleeve 6 is obliquely fixed to the upper surface of the heating barrel 1 on the side away from the connecting seat 2. The feed pipe 8 is obliquely fitted inside the connecting sleeve 6. The end of the feed pipe 8 that extends into the heating barrel 1 extends into the circular notch of the bearing chamber 5. The connecting block 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating barrel 1 at intervals. The end of the connecting block 7 is fixedly connected to the feed pipe 8 at the corresponding position. The hopper 9 is connected through to the upper end of the feed pipe 8. The transmission gear 10 is fixedly connected to the outward end of the rotating shaft 4. The support frame 11 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heating barrel 1 below the connecting seat 2. The drive motor 12 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting seat 2. The drive gear 13 is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the drive motor 12. The drive gear 13 is meshed with one side of the transmission gear 10.

[0024] Specifically, the heating tank 1 is equipped with a heating device at the bottom to heat the internal beer solution. When the beer boils, a certain amount of hops is weighed and placed into the hopper 9. The hops then slide down the feed pipe 8 and fall into the bearing hopper 5. The bearing hopper 5 is positioned such that the beer solution just covers one-third to one-half of its lower end. The connecting seat 2 provides a secure connection and support to the heating tank 1. With the central sealing bushing 3, the rotating shaft 4 can rotate stably in its central part without leakage. The support frame 11 is used to fix the drive motor 12, which in turn drives the transmission gear 10 via the drive gear 13. The diameter of the drive gear 13 is smaller than that of the transmission gear 10. The drive motor 12 is designed to increase the driving torque and reduce speed, thus enabling the bearing chamber 5 at the end of the rotating shaft 4 to rotate slowly. This allows the material inside to be turned over. Since the liquid does not completely submerge the bearing chamber 5, solid particles fall off during the turning process. With the setting of the paddle 51, the turning effect is achieved, and the turning amplitude is smaller than that of direct stirring, making it less likely to produce a large amount of foam. At the same time, it can mix the material that has fallen off the surface of the soaked hops with the solution and then carry it out of the bearing chamber 5 for mixing. The connecting sleeve 6 and the connecting block 7 can be used to connect and fix the feed pipe 8, thus keeping its position fixed and allowing its end to extend stably into the bearing chamber 5. The drive motor 12 is a geared adjustable speed motor to ensure stable output, and its control method can be achieved by external remote control operation.

[0025] Please see Figure 1 As another specific embodiment provided in the application, it also includes a pressure valve 14, which is fixedly connected to the surface of one side of the upper end of the heating tank 1.

[0026] Specifically, the pressure valve 14 is designed to prevent excessive internal pressure during heating or other sealed conditions, thus ensuring safety during use.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 As another specific embodiment provided in the application, it also includes a packing tube 15, which is located at the middle position of the upper end of the heating tank 1, and a flange sealing plate is connected to the end of the packing tube 15.

[0028] Specifically, the packing tube 15 can be used for feeding and evacuating, and an automatic valve or a pipe with a valve can be installed on it for convenient material feeding.

[0029] Please see Figure 3 As another specific embodiment provided in the application, it also includes a sealing cover 16, which is movably connected to the upper end of the hopper 9.

[0030] Specifically, the sealing cover 16 can seal the upper part of the hopper 9, open when adding material and close after feeding. The top of the hopper is at least level with or slightly higher than the top of the heating tank 1 to prevent liquid backflow in special circumstances.

[0031] Please see Figure 3 As another specific embodiment provided in the application, it also includes support legs 17, which are fixedly connected to the lower end of the heating barrel 1 in a ring array.

[0032] Specifically, the support leg 17 can stably support the heating tank 1 to a certain height, thus facilitating installation and operation in the workshop.

[0033] Please see Figure 2 As another specific embodiment provided in the application, it also includes a discharge pipe 18, which is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the heating tank 1.

[0034] Specifically, the discharge pipe 18 is designed to discharge the finished product, and it is equipped with an automatic valve body to discharge the product safely when there is no internal pressure.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 As another specific embodiment provided in the application, it also includes a protective shell 19, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the heating barrel 1 corresponding to the transmission gear 10.

[0036] Specifically, the protective shell 19 can shield the moving parts at the transmission gear 10, providing protection and preventing personnel or other equipment from touching them, thus improving safety performance.

[0037] The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A special device for adding hops during the brewing process, characterized in that, include: The heating barrel (1), sealing bushing (3), rotating shaft (4), bearing chamber (5), paddle (51), connecting sleeve (6), connecting block (7), feed pipe (8), hopper (9), transmission gear (10), support frame (11), drive motor (12) and drive gear (13) are provided. A connecting seat (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the heating barrel (1). The sealing bushing (3) is located in the middle of the connecting seat (2). The rotating shaft (4) is rotatably connected to the middle of the sealing bushing (3). The end of the rotating shaft (4) that extends into the heating barrel (1) is fixedly connected to the bearing chamber (5). The axis of the bearing chamber (5) is perpendicular to the axis of the heating barrel (1). Through slots are equidistantly opened on the bearing chamber (5). A circular notch is provided in the middle position of the side of the bearing chamber (5) away from the rotating shaft (4). The paddle (51) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bearing chamber (5) in a ring array. The connecting sleeve (6) 6) The feed pipe (8) is obliquely fixedly connected to the upper surface of the heating barrel (1) away from the connecting seat (2). The feed pipe (8) is obliquely connected to the connecting sleeve (6). The end of the feed pipe (8) extending into the heating barrel (1) extends into the circular notch of the bearing chamber (5). The connecting block (7) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating barrel (1) at intervals. The end of the connecting block (7) is fixedly connected to the feed pipe (8) at the corresponding position. The hopper (9) is connected through to the upper end of the feed pipe (8). The transmission gear (10) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the rotating shaft (4). The support frame (11) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the heating barrel (1) below the connecting seat (2). The drive motor (12) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting seat (2). The drive gear (13) is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the drive motor (12). The drive gear (13) meshes with one side of the transmission gear (10).

2. The special device for adding hops during the brewing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pressure valve (14), which is fixedly connected to the surface of the upper side of the heating barrel (1).

3. The special device for adding hops during the brewing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a packing tube (15), which is located at the middle position of the upper end of the heating tank (1), and the end of the packing tube (15) is connected to a flange sealing plate.

4. A special device for adding hops during the brewing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a sealing cover (16), which is movably connected to the upper end of the hopper (9).

5. A special device for adding hops during the brewing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes support legs (17), which are fixedly connected in a ring array to the lower end of the heating barrel (1).

6. A special device for adding hops during the brewing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a discharge pipe (18), which is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the heating barrel (1).

7. A special device for adding hops during the brewing process according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a protective shell (19), which is fixedly connected to the surface of the heating barrel (1) corresponding to the transmission gear (10).

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