A cooling and temperature reduction device for yogurt processing

Abstract

This utility model discloses a cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing, comprising a box body, an internal cooling device, a fixedly connected stirring chamber, an internal stirring device, a fixedly connected condenser, an internal feed cylinder, and a fixedly connected discharge cylinder. A fixedly connected fixing box further comprises a motor, and the motor's output end is fixedly connected to a drive bevel gear. This structure, by incorporating the stirring and cooling devices, utilizes the stirring of the yogurt to achieve uniform cooling, preventing localized overheating or underheating, accelerating the cooling rate while ensuring more uniform cooling, thus improving the consistency of yogurt quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling and temperature reduction technology, specifically a cooling and temperature reduction device for yogurt processing. Background Technology

[0002] Cooling is a crucial step in yogurt processing. After fermentation, the temperature must be lowered rapidly to inhibit further fermentation by lactic acid bacteria and other microorganisms, prevent excessive acidification, and ensure stable taste and quality. At the same time, appropriate cooling temperature promotes gelation, giving the yogurt a desirable texture and shape.

[0003] Traditional yogurt cooling equipment first transfers the fermented yogurt through pipes or containers into the cooling system, where cold water or air circulates to remove heat from the yogurt, thus lowering its temperature. However, during cooling, large localized temperature differences can easily occur, leading to some yogurt becoming over-acidified or developing a poor texture, affecting the overall quality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a cooling device for yogurt processing, which can use the stirring of yogurt to cool it evenly, avoid local temperature being too high or too low, accelerate the cooling speed while ensuring a more uniform cooling effect, and improve the consistency of yogurt quality.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing is provided, comprising a housing, an internal cooling device, a fixedly connected mixing chamber, an internal mixing device, a fixedly connected condenser, an internal feed cylinder, and a fixedly connected discharge cylinder. A fixedly connected fixing box is also located at the lower end of the housing, and a motor is fixedly connected inside the fixing box. A drive bevel gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. The cooling device facilitates lowering the temperature of the yogurt; the mixing chamber provides space for mixing; the mixing device facilitates mixing the yogurt; the condenser lowers the temperature of the coolant; the feed cylinder facilitates the entry of yogurt; the discharge cylinder facilitates the exit of yogurt; the fixing box provides a secure location; the motor provides power output; and the drive bevel gear facilitates motion transmission.

[0006] According to the cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing, the stirring device includes a stirring shaft and a crossbar. One end of the crossbar is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the stirring shaft, and the crossbars are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the stirring shaft. The stirring shaft is provided to facilitate rotation, and the crossbars are provided to facilitate the dispersing of the yogurt.

[0007] According to the cooling and temperature reduction device for yogurt processing, the stirring shaft is rotatably connected to the stirring tank and the lower end of the tank body, and a driven bevel gear is fixedly connected to one end of the stirring shaft that passes through the tank body. The driven bevel gear is provided to facilitate the transmission of motion.

[0008] According to the cooling and temperature reduction device for yogurt processing, the driving bevel gear meshes with the driven bevel gear.

[0009] According to the aforementioned cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing, the cooling device includes an inlet pipe, a cooling pipe, and an outlet pipe. The cooling pipe is spirally coiled from top to bottom on the outer surface of the mixing tank. The inlet pipe is provided to facilitate the input of coolant, the cooling pipe is provided to facilitate the transfer of coolant temperature, and the outlet pipe is provided to facilitate the output of coolant.

[0010] According to the cooling and temperature reduction device for yogurt processing, the liquid inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the cooling pipe, and the end of the cooling pipe away from the liquid inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the liquid outlet pipe.

[0011] According to the cooling and temperature reduction device for yogurt processing, a water pump is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the casing, and both ends of the water pump are fixedly connected to the liquid inlet pipe. The water pump is provided to facilitate the transport of energy for the coolant.

[0012] According to the yogurt processing cooling device, the two ends of the condenser are fixedly connected to the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: by setting up a stirring device and a cooling device, the yogurt is cooled evenly by stirring, avoiding local temperatures that are too high or too low, accelerating the cooling speed while ensuring a more uniform cooling effect, and improving the consistency of yogurt quality.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0016] Figure 1This is an external perspective view of a cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the cooling pipe of a cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a front internal view of a cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Housing; 2. Cooling device; 201. Liquid inlet pipe; 202. Cooling pipe; 203. Liquid outlet pipe; 3. Mixing tank; 4. Mixing device; 401. Mixing shaft; 402. Crossbar; 5. Condenser; 6. Feed cylinder; 7. Discharge cylinder; 8. Fixing box; 9. Motor; 10. Driving bevel gear; 11. Driven bevel gear; 12. Water pump. Detailed Implementation

[0022] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] The housing at the gear connection of the device is not shown in the figure.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 4 This utility model discloses a cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing, comprising a housing 1, a cooling device 2 disposed inside the housing 1, a mixing tank 3 fixedly connected inside the housing 1, a mixing device 4 disposed inside the mixing tank 3, a condenser 5 fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing 1, a feed cylinder 6 fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing 1, and a discharge cylinder 7 fixedly connected to the lower end of the housing 1. The feed cylinder 6 and the discharge cylinder 7 are made of stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean. A fixing box 8 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the housing 1, and a motor 9 is fixedly connected inside the fixing box 8. During use, the motor 9 should be prevented from overloading, and the surface dust of the motor 9 should be cleaned regularly to ensure good heat dissipation. A drive bevel gear 10 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 9.

[0025] The stirring device 4 includes a stirring shaft 401 and a crossbar 402. One end of the crossbar 402 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the stirring shaft 401. The crossbars 402 are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the stirring shaft 401. The stirring shaft 401 is rotatably connected to the stirring box 3 and the lower end of the box body 1. A driven bevel gear 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the stirring shaft 401 that passes through the box body 1. The driving bevel gear 10 meshes with the driven bevel gear 11. During daily use, lubricant should be added to the rotating parts of the stirring shaft 401 regularly to reduce wear and extend the service life of the equipment. Check whether the stirring shaft 401 and the crossbar 402 are deformed or damaged. If there are any problems, repair or replace them in time to avoid affecting the stirring effect and the quality of yogurt.

[0026] The cooling device 2 includes an inlet pipe 201, a cooling pipe 202, and an outlet pipe 203. The cooling pipe 202 is spirally coiled from top to bottom on the outer surface of the mixing tank 3. This arrangement is to greatly increase the contact area between the cooling pipe 202 and the mixing tank 3, so that the coolant can more fully absorb the heat of the yogurt in the mixing tank 3 during the flow process, and significantly improve the cooling efficiency.

[0027] The inlet pipe 201 is fixedly connected to the cooling pipe 202. The end of the cooling pipe 202 away from the inlet pipe 201 is fixedly connected to the outlet pipe 203. A water pump 12 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the housing 1. Both ends of the water pump 12 are fixedly connected to the inlet pipe 201. During daily maintenance, the cooling pipe 202 should be checked regularly for damage or blockage. If any is found, it should be repaired or replaced in time to avoid leakage of cooling medium or poor circulation affecting the cooling effect. Both ends of the condenser 5 are fixedly connected to the inlet pipe 201 and the outlet pipe 203 to ensure good ventilation around the condenser 5 and good heat dissipation to maintain the efficient operation of the condenser 5.

[0028] Working principle: During use, the yogurt to be processed is fed into the mixing tank 3 through the feed cylinder 6. Then, the water pump 12 drives the coolant in the liquid inlet pipe 201 to flow into the cooling pipe 202. Because the outer wall of the mixing tank 3 is fixedly connected to the cooling pipe 202, the outer wall temperature of the mixing tank 3 is low. Then, the motor 9 drives the drive bevel gear 10 to rotate, meshing with the driven bevel gear 11, which in turn drives the stirring shaft 401 to rotate and the crossbar 402 to rotate, stirring the yogurt in the mixing tank 3. At this time, the outer wall of the mixing tank 3 cools and lowers the temperature of the yogurt. The stirring device 4 keeps the yogurt in a constant state of flow, preventing localized overheating of the yogurt. To ensure uniform cooling and improve the consistency of yogurt quality, the temperature of the cooling liquid rises after the yogurt cools down. The cooling liquid flows from the cooling pipe 202 into the outlet pipe 203 and then into the condenser 5. After being processed by the condenser 5, the temperature of the cooling liquid decreases and flows into the inlet pipe 201, where it can flow back into the cooling pipe 202 to cool the yogurt. This allows the cooling liquid to be recycled within the cooling device 2. The cooling pipe 202 of the cooling device 2 spirals around the outer surface of the mixing tank 3, allowing the cooling liquid to directly contact the mixing tank 3 and absorb heat. This results in high cooling efficiency. Furthermore, the condenser 5 is used to lower the temperature of the cooling liquid, enabling its recycling and making it more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

[0029] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1), a cooling device (2) is installed inside the housing (1), a mixing tank (3) is fixedly connected inside the housing (1), a mixing device (4) is installed inside the mixing tank (3), a condenser (5) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing (1), a feed cylinder (6) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing (1), a discharge cylinder (7) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the housing (1), a fixed box (8) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the housing (1), a motor (9) is fixedly connected inside the fixed box (8), and a drive bevel gear (10) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (9).

2. The cooling and temperature reduction device for yogurt processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring device (4) includes a stirring shaft (401) and a crossbar (402). One end of the crossbar (402) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the stirring shaft (401), and the crossbar (402) is evenly distributed on the outer surface of the stirring shaft (401).

3. The cooling and temperature reduction device for yogurt processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stirring shaft (401) is rotatably connected to the stirring box (3) and the lower end of the box body (1), and a driven bevel gear (11) is fixedly connected to one end of the stirring shaft (401) that passes through the box body (1).

4. The cooling and temperature reduction device for yogurt processing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The driving bevel gear (10) meshes with the driven bevel gear (11).

5. The cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling device (2) includes an inlet pipe (201), a cooling pipe (202) and an outlet pipe (203), wherein the cooling pipe (202) is spirally coiled from top to bottom on the outer surface of the mixing tank (3).

6. The cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The liquid inlet pipe (201) is fixedly connected to the cooling pipe (202), and the end of the cooling pipe (202) away from the liquid inlet pipe (201) is fixedly connected to the liquid outlet pipe (203).

7. A cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing according to claim 6, characterized in that, A water pump (12) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the housing (1), and both ends of the water pump (12) are fixedly connected to the liquid inlet pipe (201).

8. A cooling and temperature-reducing device for yogurt processing according to claim 7, characterized in that, The two ends of the condenser (5) are fixedly connected to the liquid inlet pipe (201) and the liquid outlet pipe (203).

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