A fermenter cleaning device

Abstract

A fermenter cleaning device includes a tank body and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a support shaft passing through the top of the tank body. The support shaft moves vertically and rotates around its own axis, and has a support frame at its lower end. Multiple spaced, detachably connected mounting blocks are arranged circumferentially on the outer side of the support frame. Each mounting block is hollow and has multiple nozzles evenly distributed on its outer side for spraying cleaning liquid. An inlet channel extends through the support shaft along its axis, with its upper end rotatably connected to the end of an inlet hose. Multiple flow guides are arranged circumferentially inside the support frame, communicating with the inlet channel and the interior of the mounting blocks. Multiple slots are arranged circumferentially on the outer side of the support frame, and the mounting blocks fit into these slots. Through holes are provided on the side walls of the mounting blocks, with one end of each flow guide extending through a slot and aligned with a through hole. The detachable connection facilitates nozzle removal and replacement, simplifying maintenance, and also seals the pipes to prevent microorganisms from entering the cleaning system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to a fermentation tank cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of soy sauce and other food condiments, their flavor primarily comes from fermentation. During fermentation, processed soybeans and other raw materials are typically placed in fermentation tanks, where microorganisms hydrolyze proteins. After fermentation, a large number of microorganisms, including beneficial bacteria and potentially other microorganisms, adhere to the inside of the fermentation tank. The tank also contains residues of soy sauce raw materials, fermentation products, and metabolic waste. To prevent these residues from mixing with new raw materials during the next fermentation and affecting the flavor of the new batch of soy sauce, it is necessary to clean the fermentation tank promptly. Current technology typically involves immersing the fermentation tank in a sufficient amount of cleaning solution to remove residual raw materials, followed by rinsing the inner wall of the tank with a high-pressure water gun to remove stubborn deposits. However, in actual cleaning, the high-pressure water gun usually only rotates at the top of the tank, potentially resulting in insufficient cleaning of the lower part of the tank. Furthermore, during fermentation, the nozzle is in communication with the inside of the tank, allowing microorganisms to enter the cleaning system through the nozzle, contaminating the system. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the above-mentioned prior art, this application provides a fermenter cleaning device, which is detachable, making it easy to disassemble and replace the nozzles, facilitating maintenance, and sealing the pipes to prevent microorganisms from entering the cleaning system, thus having strong practicality.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technology:

[0005] A fermenter cleaning device includes: a tank body and a cleaning assembly.

[0006] The cleaning assembly includes a support shaft passing through the center of the top of the tank. The support shaft moves vertically and rotates around its own axis. A support frame is provided at the lower end of the support shaft. Multiple spaced and detachably connected mounting blocks are provided on the outer side of the support frame along the circumferential direction. The mounting blocks are hollow inside and have multiple nozzles evenly distributed on their outer sides for spraying cleaning fluid. A water inlet channel is provided inside the support shaft along its axial direction, with its upper end rotatably connected to the end of a water inlet hose. Multiple guide channels are provided inside the support frame along the circumferential direction, and the guide channels communicate with the water inlet channel and the interior of the mounting blocks.

[0007] Furthermore, a driven gear is sleeved on the support shaft, the driven gear meshes with the first driving gear, the first driving gear is mounted on the transmission shaft, the transmission shaft is rotatably mounted on the top frame and connected to the output end of the first power equipment, the first power equipment is mounted on the top frame, and the top frame is mounted on the top of the tank.

[0008] Furthermore, the outer wall of the support shaft is provided with multiple keyways arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction, and the length direction of the keyways is parallel to the axis of the support shaft. The inner wall of the driven gear is provided with multiple key pins along the circumferential direction, and the key pins are slidably fitted in the keyways.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper end of the support shaft is rotatably mounted on the connecting rod, and one end of the connecting rod is provided with a vertically arranged rack. The rack is slidably engaged with the top frame and meshes with the second drive gear. The second drive gear is mounted on the rotating shaft, which is rotatably mounted on the top frame and connected to the output end of the second power equipment. The second power equipment is mounted on the top frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer side of the support frame is provided with multiple slots along the circumferential direction, the mounting block is fitted into the slots, and the side wall is provided with through holes, one end of the guide channel passes through the slots and is aligned with the through holes.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the support frame is provided with multiple protruding rods along the circumferential direction. A baffle is fitted on the protruding rod. The baffle is L-shaped, and when in use, its vertical section fits into the slot to block the guide channel. A retaining ring is provided at the lower end of the protruding rod, and a first spring is fitted on the protruding rod. The two ends of the first spring abut against the horizontal section of the baffle and the retaining ring, respectively, and are always in a compressed state.

[0012] Furthermore, a retaining plate is provided on one side of the mounting block. When in use, the bottom surface of the retaining plate abuts against the top surface of the support frame. A retaining block is provided on the top surface of the retaining plate. The top surface of the retaining block away from the support shaft is arc-shaped, and a push rod is provided at the other end. The push rod passes through the protruding plate. The protruding plate is installed on the support frame. A second spring is sleeved on the push rod. The two ends of the second spring abut against the retaining block and the protruding plate respectively, and are always in a compressed state.

[0013] Furthermore, the top of the tank is provided with an opening, and a connecting frame is provided above the opening. Two sliding rods are provided in the connecting frame, and a pressure plate and a clamping plate are respectively fitted on the sliding rods. The pressure plate is used to push the locking block. The top surface of the mounting block is provided with a support plate, and the clamping plate is L-shaped, with its horizontal section used to pass through the support plate.

[0014] The advantages of this utility model are as follows: by setting the mounting block with the nozzle installed to be detachably connected to the support frame, it is easy to remove the nozzle and block the guide channel to prevent microorganisms and other contaminants from entering the cleaning system through the guide channel; by setting the pressure plate and clamping plate, it is easy to disassemble the mounting block. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings described herein are merely illustrative of selected embodiments, not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the cleaning component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point A.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support shaft installation according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connecting frame according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the implementation methods of the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments described in the present utility model are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0022] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this example provides a fermenter cleaning device, including: a tank body 100 and a cleaning assembly 200.

[0023] The cleaning assembly 200 includes a support shaft 201 passing through the center of the top of the tank 100. The support shaft 201 is vertically movable and rotatable around its own axis. A support frame 202 is provided at the lower end of the support shaft 201. Multiple spaced and detachably connected mounting blocks 203 are provided on the outer side of the support frame 202 along the circumferential direction. The mounting blocks 203 are hollow inside and have multiple nozzles 204 evenly distributed on their outer side for spraying cleaning liquid. The support shaft 201 has an inlet channel 205 extending through its upper end along its axial direction inside. The upper end of the inlet channel 205 is rotatably connected to the end of the inlet hose. Multiple guide channels 206 are provided on the inner side of the support frame 202 along the circumferential direction. The guide channels 206 are connected to the inlet channel 205 and the interior of the mounting blocks 203. The cleaning liquid is introduced into the inlet channel 205 through the inlet hose, flows into the interior of the mounting blocks 203 through the guide channels 206, and then sprays the cleaning liquid onto the inner wall of the fermenter through the nozzles 204.

[0024] Specifically, a driven gear 207 is sleeved on the support shaft 201. The driven gear 207 meshes with the first driving gear 208. The first driving gear 208 is mounted on the transmission shaft 209. The transmission shaft 209 is rotatably mounted on the top frame 210 and connected to the output end of the first power device. The first power device is mounted on the top frame 210, which is mounted on the top of the tank 100. During cleaning, the first power device drives the transmission shaft 209 to rotate. Under the meshing of the first driving gear 208 and the driven gear 207, the support shaft 201 starts to rotate, thereby uniformly spraying cleaning liquid onto the inner wall of the fermentation tank 100.

[0025] Specifically, in order to facilitate all-round cleaning of the inner wall of the fermenter 100, multiple keyways are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the outer wall of the support shaft 201. The length direction of the keyways is parallel to the axis of the support shaft 201. Multiple key pins are arranged along the circumferential direction on the inner wall of the driven gear 207. The key pins slide in the keyways, so that the support shaft 201 can be driven to move up and down during rotation.

[0026] Specifically, the upper end of the support shaft 201 is rotatably mounted on the connecting rod 211. One end of the connecting rod 211 is provided with a vertically arranged rack 212. The rack 212 is slidably engaged with the top frame 210 and meshes with the second drive gear 213. The second drive gear 213 is mounted on the rotating shaft 214. The rotating shaft 214 is rotatably mounted on the top frame 210 and connected to the output end of the second power device. The second power device is mounted on the top frame 210. During the cleaning of the fermentation tank 100, the rotating shaft 214 is driven to rotate by the second power device. Under the meshing of the second drive gear 213 and the rack 212, the support shaft 201 will move up and down.

[0027] Specifically, the support frame 202 has multiple slots 215 along the circumferential direction on its outer side. The mounting block 203 is fitted into the slots 215 to limit the mounting block 203. The side wall of the mounting block 203 has a through hole 216. One end of the guide channel 206 extends through the slots 215 and is aligned with the through hole 216 to ensure that the cleaning fluid can flow smoothly through the guide channel 206 into the interior of the mounting block 203.

[0028] Specifically, the bottom surface of the support frame 202 is provided with multiple protruding rods 217 along the circumferential direction. A baffle 218 is fitted on the protruding rod 217. The baffle 218 is L-shaped, and when the mounting block 203 is removed from the support frame 202, its vertical section fits into the slot 215 to block the guide channel 206. A retaining ring 219 is provided at the lower end of the protruding rod 217, and a first spring 220 is fitted on the protruding rod 217. The two ends of the first spring 220 abut against the horizontal section of the baffle 218 and the retaining ring 219 respectively, and are always in a compressed state. Under the action of the first spring 220, the baffle 218 always has an upward tendency. When the mounting block 203 is installed in the slot 215, the lower end of the mounting block 203 abuts against the upper end of the baffle 218 and forces it to move downward. The first spring 220 is also further compressed until the through hole 216 is aligned with the guide channel 206. At this time, the mounting block 203 can be locked.

[0029] Specifically, to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the mounting block 203, a retaining plate 221 is provided on one side of the mounting block 203. When the mounting block 203 is located in the retaining groove 215, the bottom surface of the retaining plate 221 abuts against the top surface of the support frame 202. A retaining block 222 is provided on the top surface of the retaining plate 221. The top surface of the retaining block 222 away from the support shaft 201 is arc-shaped, and the other end is provided with a push rod 223. The push rod 223 passes through the protruding plate 224, which is installed on the support frame 202. A second spring is sleeved on the push rod 223. Spring 225, the two ends of the second spring 225 abut against the locking block 222 and the protruding plate 224 respectively, and are always in a compressed state. During the process of placing the mounting block 203 into the slot 215, the bottom edge of the locking plate 221 will contact the arc surface of the locking block 222, and force the locking block 222 to move. The second spring 225 is also further compressed until the locking plate 221 abuts against the top surface of the support frame 202. At this time, the locking block 222 is exactly above the locking plate 221, thus fixing the mounting block 203.

[0030] Specifically, to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the mounting block 203, an opening 101 is provided at the top of the tank body 100, and a connecting frame 301 is provided above the opening 101. The connecting frame 301 can be connected to the moving end of a vertical lifting mechanism, which drives the connecting frame 301 to move up and down. The vertical lifting mechanism is installed on the tank body 100. Two sliding rods 302 are provided in the connecting frame 301, and a pressure plate 303 and a clamping plate 304 are respectively fitted on the sliding rods 302. The pressure plate 303 is used to push the locking block 222. The top surface of the mounting block 203 is provided with a support plate 226, and the clamping plate 304 is L-shaped, with its horizontal section used to pass through the support plate 226. When installing the mounting block 203, the connecting frame 301 is placed at the opening 101 and moved downwards so that the pressure plate 303 contacts the arc-shaped surface of the locking block 222. This forces the locking block 222 to move away from the top surface of the locking plate 221. Then, the horizontal section of the clamping plate 304 passes through the support plate 226. After that, the connecting frame 301 is moved upward, and the mounting block 203 can be removed. At this time, the baffle 218 will block the guide channel 206 under the action of the first spring 220. When installing the mounting block 203, after the clamping plate 304 passes through the support plate 226, the connecting frame 301 is moved downward, so that the mounting block 203 is inserted into the locking groove 215. Then, the pressure plate 303 is moved along the axis of the slide rod 302, so that it is disengaged from the locking plate 221. Then, the locking block 222 will be positioned above the locking plate 221 under the action of the second spring 225, thus positioning the mounting block 203. After that, the clamping plate 304 is moved out of the support plate 226, and the connecting frame 301 is moved upward.

[0031] Since the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A fermentation tank cleaning device, characterized in that, include: Tank body (100); The cleaning assembly (200) includes a support shaft (201) passing through the center of the top of the tank (100). The support shaft (201) moves vertically and rotates around its own axis. A support frame (202) is provided at the lower end of the support shaft (201). Multiple spaced and detachably connected mounting blocks (203) are provided on the outer side of the support frame (202) along the circumferential direction. The mounting blocks (203) are hollow inside and have multiple nozzles (204) evenly distributed on the outer side for spraying cleaning liquid. The support shaft (201) has an inlet channel (205) with its upper end through it along its axial direction. The upper end of the inlet channel (205) is rotatably connected to the end of the water inlet hose. The support frame (202) has multiple guide channels (206) along the circumferential direction inside. The guide channels (206) are connected to the inlet channel (205) and the interior of the mounting block (203).

2. The fermentation tank cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A driven gear (207) is sleeved on the support shaft (201). The driven gear (207) meshes with the first driving gear (208). The first driving gear (208) is mounted on the transmission shaft (209). The transmission shaft (209) is rotatably mounted on the top frame (210) and connected to the output end of the first power device. The first power device is mounted on the top frame (210). The top frame (210) is mounted on the top of the tank body (100).

3. The fermentation tank cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the support shaft (201) is provided with a plurality of keyways arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction. The length direction of the keyways is parallel to the axis of the support shaft (201). The inner wall of the driven gear (207) is provided with a plurality of key pins along the circumferential direction. The key pins are slidably fitted in the keyways.

4. The fermentation tank cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the support shaft (201) is rotatably mounted on the connecting rod (211). One end of the connecting rod (211) is provided with a vertically arranged rack (212). The rack (212) is slidably engaged on the top frame (210) and meshes with the second drive gear (213). The second drive gear (213) is mounted on the rotating shaft (214). The rotating shaft (214) is rotatably mounted on the top frame (210) and connected to the output end of the second power device. The second power device is mounted on the top frame (210).

5. The fermentation tank cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (202) has multiple slots (215) along the circumferential direction on its outer side. The mounting block (203) is fitted into the slots (215) and has a through hole (216) on its side wall. One end of the guide channel (206) extends through the slots (215) and is aligned with the through hole (216).

6. The fermentation tank cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support frame (202) has multiple protruding rods (217) on its bottom surface along the circumferential direction. A baffle (218) is fitted on the protruding rod (217). The baffle (218) is L-shaped, and when in use, its vertical section is fitted into the slot (215) to block the guide channel (206). A retaining ring (219) is provided at the lower end of the protruding rod (217). A first spring (220) is fitted on the protruding rod (217). The two ends of the first spring (220) abut against the horizontal section of the baffle (218) and the retaining ring (219) respectively, and are always in a compressed state.

7. The fermentation tank cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting block (203) has a retaining plate (221) on one side. When in use, the bottom surface of the retaining plate (221) abuts against the top surface of the support frame (202). The top surface of the retaining plate (221) has a retaining block (222). The top surface of the retaining block (222) away from the support shaft (201) is arc-shaped, and the other end has a push rod (223). The push rod (223) passes through the protrusion plate (224). The protrusion plate (224) is installed on the support frame (202). A second spring (225) is sleeved on the push rod (223). The two ends of the second spring (225) abut against the retaining block (222) and the protrusion plate (224) respectively, and are always in a compressed state.

8. The fermentation tank cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The tank body (100) has an opening (101) at the top, and a connecting frame (301) is provided above the opening (101). Two sliding rods (302) are provided in the connecting frame (301). A pressure plate (303) and a clamping plate (304) are respectively fitted on the sliding rods (302). The pressure plate (303) is used to push the locking block (222). The top surface of the mounting block (203) is provided with a support plate (226). The clamping plate (304) is L-shaped, and its horizontal section is used to pass through the support plate (226).

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